Canadian astronaut ready for NASA mission to International Space Station
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says he’s been dreaming of going to space for a long time — and assuming everything goes to plan, he could fulfil that goal next week. The 44-year-old is one of four individuals assigned to NASA’s SpaceX Crew 13 mission heading to the International Space Station. The crew will spend six
US government seeks to join Elon Musk in challenge against EU’s fine on X
The US government said on Sept 24 it had formally sought to join a legal challenge filed by billionaire Elon Musk to dismiss a fine of €120 million (S$175 million) by the European Union against his social media platform X. EU tech regulators fined X late in 2025 for breaching online content rules, the first
AI chatbots are quietly spewing partisan talking points
It’s no secret that AI has become an explosive factor in American politics. Even before the latest concerns that AI poses existential risks to humanity, many people had soured on the rapid growth of data centers used to support the technology. Meanwhile, tens of millions of AI industry dollars are sloshing around the midterm campaign
Xbox controllers can operate several weapons
The US military has been deploying high-energy laser weapons in the Strait of Hormuz to counter drones and other aerial threats, with soldiers reportedly using modified Xbox-style controllers to operate the systems.The report comes as the US continues to develop directed-energy weapons designed to destroy drones and incoming cruise missiles without relying on conventional interceptors
Volkswagen recalls nearly 2.9 million cars worldwide over steering risk
German automobile giant Volkswagen confirmed Friday a recall of around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering risk, according to the German transport authority KBA. The affected models include VW’s Tiguan, Touran, Golf and Caddy vehicles built between 2013 and 2024, and around 700,000 Audi models built from 2017 to 2024.Corrosion could cause a
Financing of historic AI buildout raises systemic risks in US
The artificial intelligence buildout is on track to require a larger share of US output than the rollout of electricity, railroads, interstate highways or the internet, with an increasingly complicated financial structure that poses potentially systemic risks. What had been paid for out of the cash stockpiled by companies like Amazon.com, Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s
Globe boosts AI, digital infrastructure to help Philippine businesses
Globe Telecom is expanding its digital and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as it prepares to support Philippine businesses seeking growth opportunities across Southeast Asia amid the country’s push for deeper digital integration. The telecommunications company said the move comes as negotiations for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) concluded in May 2026. The proposed
YouTube is jumping into micro dramas
YouTube is getting in on the micro-drama craze, and helping to bring the fast-growing format to TV screens. On Wednesday, it’s releasing a new feature that allows creators to bundle their short videos in a series of episodes or seasons, designed to be viewed sequentially. The tool is available to any Shorts creator, but is
Amazon rolls out new agentic AI for third-party sellers
Amazon on Wednesday introduced a new agentic artificial intelligence service for third-party sellers on its main e-commerce site, expanding automation features for easier listing and inventory management. Agents are fast becoming the hottest area of growth in AI because they can perform multiple actions with little to no human intervention. Known as “workflows,” the service
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update hides some important changes
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview update looks routine on paper, but several of its changes point to a broader shift in how Windows handles device reliability, recovery, and moving data between PCs. Windows 11 KB5124010 is an optional non-security update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. It includes 46 changes, with fixes for Bluetooth problems,