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Holographic AI is going to happen. But this bizarre ‘friend in a jar’ is not it
Gaming peripheral company Razer is betting that people want AI holograms. So much so that it introduce a perplexing new product at CES…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
Culture
The Ashes: England cricket concern over culture and drinking
In the home summer, ECB chairman Richard Thompson insisted that a white-ball tour of New Zealand was good preparation for the Ashes. By…
Business
CES 2026: Uncomfortable truths facing media and marketing
As CES 2026 gets underway, Havas Media Network North America is publishing its 2026 Predictions Forecast, outlining the forces we believe…
Lifestyle
Your dog’s dinner might have a bigger impact on the climate than your own
Dog owners have a lot of choices nowadays when it comes to picking out pet food for their pup. Dry kibble or wet? Beef or chicken? Frozen,…
News
Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele
Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to close friends Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, saying he…
News
Government to water down business rate rise for pubs
The government is poised to announce a climbdown on forthcoming increases to the business rates bill faced by pubs. In the coming days the…
News
A neuroscientist’s 5-step plan to upgrade your brain
Thomas Edison said that success is “1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.” But what if his famous formula is missing a key…
Business
ChatGPT Health has arrived
I’ve said this many times: the products we see on the market are rarely visionary leaps. Most of the time, they are mirrors. They reflect…
News
Greenland: Vance criticises Denmark and Europe's handling of 'critical' territory
US Vice-President JD Vance says Greenland is "critical" for the defence of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese…
News
Rapists among Metropolitan Police officers not properly vetted
Two serial rapists were among 131 officers and staff in the Metropolitan Police who committed crimes or misconduct after they were not…
News
This cute soy sauce pouch could get rid of plastic packets for good
Single-use soy sauce packets for sushi take-out orders are now a whole lot more sustainable, thanks to a redesign that doesn’t use any…
News
I asked ChatGPT to help me come up with killer New Year’s resolutions. Here’s what happened
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve already set all manner of goals and resolutions for the New Year. And likewise, if you’re like most…
Business
IWF finds sexual imagery of children which 'appears to have been' made by Grok
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) charity says its analysts have discovered "criminal imagery" of girls aged between 11 and 13 which…
News
How to work with challenging personalities (and avoid being one of them)
Oscar Wilde famously noted, “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.” It is arguably one of the best brief…
Business
Terry Yorath: Leeds and Wales legend dies aged 75
Former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness. Yorath scored 11 goals in 199…
Business
Ashes 2025-26: Harry Brook apologises after altercation in New Zealand nightclub
England's off-field conduct has come under heavy scrutiny during this Ashes series. In announcing a review into the tour, ECB chief…
Business
Sound of 2026: Rap polymath Jim Legxacy is the runner-up
Mark SavageMusic correspondent In a very short time, Jim Legxacy has risen "from poverty to pop star". That's his own description,…
News
Research shows this habit parents hate is good for teenagers
If you’re constantly hounding your teen to get out of bed before noon on the weekend, you may want to save your energy for a different…
News
3 ways leaders can stop being work jerks
A “work jerk” isn’t just someone who expects perfection. It’s the high achiever whose nervous system runs at lava-like temperatures, who’s…
News
Trump and Starmer speak after astonishing few days
What an extraordinary few days it has been for UK-US relations, with three developments each pointing in a different direction. Imagine…
News
US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
Watch: Police chief describes how Minneapolis shooting unfolded A US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in the city of…
News
Violent clashes reported as Iran protests spread to more areas
Footage shows protesters march in the streets of Aligudarz There were violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security…
Business
GCSE results will be available online this summer
GCSE students across England will be able to view their exams results on their phones for the first time in August. An "education record"…
News
Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn
President Donald Trump has called for US defence spending to be increased to $1.5tn (£1.1tn) in 2027 for what he called "these very…