£300 Million Data Centre Expansion Planned for North Lanarkshire as AI Hub Drive Accelerates

NORTH LANARKSHIRE: A second major data centre is planned for North Lanarkshire as part of an ambitious drive to establish the Scottish region as a leading technology and artificial intelligence hub. Technology company DataVita has announced plans to expand its existing data centre in Airdrie and develop a second facility in the area. The company […]

Google Launches Pixel 11 Pro Fold With 16GB RAM and Enhanced Durability

Google has officially launched the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at its Made by Google event, introducing a redesigned foldable smartphone with a slimmer and lighter body, improved durability, upgraded cameras and the company’s latest Tensor G6 processor. The new foldable is nearly 10% lighter and almost 1mm thinner than its predecessor, making it more comfortable […]

AI Clones Are Becoming Reality, but New Technology Raises Serious Risks

Artificial intelligence clones are moving from science fiction into everyday life, with digital versions of real people now appearing in workplaces, classrooms, medical settings and retail environments. The technology is attracting growing interest because AI-powered digital doubles can replicate a person’s appearance, voice and interactions. But as these systems become more realistic, concerns are also […]

Google Teases Pixel Watch 5 Ahead of August 12 Hardware Event

Google has officially begun teasing the Pixel Watch 5 ahead of its upcoming hardware event on August 12, giving fans a glimpse of the company’s next-generation smartwatch. In a promotional video, Google keeps much of the Pixel Watch 5 hidden in darkness, revealing its familiar circular design. The teaser highlights features such as sleep and […]

Pakistan to Miss Last Total Solar Eclipse of 2026 as Spectacular Sky Event Lights Up Europe

KARACHI: Skywatchers in Pakistan will not be able to witness the last total solar eclipse of 2026, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has confirmed that the rare astronomical event will take place outside the country’s viewing range. The eclipse is scheduled for the night of August 12-13 and will be one of the year’s […]

Google to Retire Assistant on Most Devices from September 4, Replaces It with Gemini

CALIFORNIA: Google has announced that Google Assistant will no longer be available on most Android devices starting September 4, as the tech giant continues its transition to Gemini, its next-generation artificial intelligence assistant. The company has begun notifying users that Google Assistant will be discontinued on Android smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, compatible wireless earbuds, […]

Falcon 9 Crash Moon: SpaceX Rocket Piece Believed to Have Hit the Lunar Surface

A piece of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon after drifting through space for more than a year. The object was identified as the second stage of a Falcon 9 rocket used during a lunar mission in January 2025. The rocket stage was expected to strike the Moon at extremely […]

Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G Could Redefine Budget Smartphones

WARSAW: Xiaomi’s upcoming budget smartphone, the Redmi 17 4G, has appeared on a Polish retailer’s website ahead of its official launch, revealing several key specifications, pricing details, and storage variants. The listing suggests that the smartphone’s global debut could be just around the corner, even though Xiaomi has yet to make an official announcement. One […]

Google Suspends AI Image Generator in Google Earth After Misuse Concerns

Mountain View, California: Google has temporarily disabled a newly introduced artificial intelligence (AI) image-generation feature in Google Earth after users created and shared AI-generated images that appeared to breach the company’s content policies. The feature, launched just a day earlier, was powered by Google’s Nano Banana 2 AI model. It allowed users to create highly […]

Government AI Readiness Index 2025: Which Countries Are Truly Ready for the AI Era?

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept  it is reshaping how governments deliver services, make decisions, and compete on the world stage. But not every country is equally prepared. The Government AI Readiness Index 2025, published by Oxford Insights, puts hard numbers to that gap, and the results are both impressive and sobering. What […]

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