WhatsApp gets new FIFA World Cup 2026 feature
Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, will begin on June 11 and continue till July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The instant messaging platform is releasing a new ‘Football Central 2026’ hub that will bring live football updates, news and match coverage
Google Preferred search sources for personalised content
Google has introduced a new feature called ‘Preferred Sources’ for Search, allowing users to prioritise websites they want to see more frequently in AI-powered search results. Announced in a blog post, the update is aimed at giving users greater control over the content showcased in AI Overviews and AI Mode, while also helping them identify
Google AI overview can explain “rocket science”
Google’s ambitious AI makeover for Search is once again attracting attention for all the wrong reasons. Only this time, the controversy is not about recommending glue on pizza or suggesting people eat rocks. Instead, Google’s AI Overview appears to be losing a battle against basic spelling.Social media users this week began posting screenshots of Google’s
SpaceX’s Starship rockets grounded pending investigation
SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week’s test flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) that the hour-long spaceflight resulted in a mishap based on the performance of the mega rocket’s first-stage booster. Minutes after Starship blasted off from Texas on May 22, the booster
European Commission fines Temu €200m for illegal sales
The European Commission has imposed a €200 million fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for allowing the sale of illegal products, including dangerous baby toys and defective chargers. It added that the evidence indicates that consumers in the EU are very likely to encounter illegal items on Temu. The Commission said that a 2024 risk
YouTube to automatically label AI-generated videos
YouTube wants to make it easier for viewers to know when content on its platform is AI-generated. In 2024, it started labeling content when creators disclosed they have used AI tools. Now YouTube is making AI-generated content labels more prominent for viewers – and it’s going to start automatically applying the labels if it detects
Ireland to miss on domestic emission reducation targets
Ireland is certain to miss its European and domestic emissions reduction targets for 2030 by a distance, with just half of the State’s 51% goal projected to be achieved. The latest emissions projections from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show Ireland made slight headway in raising its achievable reductions over the past 12 months, with
ICC open to start Duterte trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III signaled it was willing to accept the prosecution’s proposed Nov. 30, 2026 start date for the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte, as judges issued a wide range of procedural rulings on victim participation, filing limits, and case management ahead of trial preparations. The indication came during
NASA to set up a permanent base on Moon
NASA has revealed new incredible plans to set up a permanent base on the Moon, which could extend over hundreds of square miles. The US space agency has outlined the first phase of its ambitious plans to build the sprawling Moon station and comes less than two months after Artemis II’s record-breaking lunar flyaround.It is
Singapore to regulate Artificial Intelligence
Companies that repeatedly tap public grants to grow through artificial intelligence while treating workers unfairly could face government intervention, said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau, as Singapore pushes ahead with plans to become a global AI hub. It recommended that Singapore position itself as a “location of choice” where people