New York Approves Three Commercial Casinos, Trump and Steve Cohen Among Beneficiaries
The New York State Gaming Commission approved licenses for three of the state’s first fully commercial casinos, signaling a major boost for the city’s gaming industry. Former President Donald Trump…
TikTok US Sale Remains Uncertain as Investor Awaits Next Move
The future of TikTok in the United States remains unclear as the latest deadline for its sale approaches. Billionaire investor Frank McCourt, interested in acquiring TikTok’s US operations, told the…
iRobot Files for Bankruptcy Amid Roomba Competition, Tariffs, and Failed Amazon Deal
The US company behind the popular Roomba robotic vacuum, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with Chinese competition and rising import costs. Under a pre-packaged Chapter 11 plan,…
GTA Creator Returns With a Novel About an AI That Takes Over the Human Mind
Dan Houser, one of the creators behind the Grand Theft Auto series, is back with a very different kind of story. After leaving Rockstar Games and launching his own studio,…
Why Doctors Are Prescribing Stand-Up Comedy for Mental Health
In the UK, mental health support is taking an unexpected but powerful turn. Doctors and therapists are now introducing people to stand-up comedy as part of social prescribing, and the…
Amazon Removes AI Recap for Fallout After Fact Errors
Amazon has pulled its AI-generated recap for the hit TV show Fallout after viewers pointed out multiple mistakes. The experimental feature, launched in November in the US for select Prime…
New Courses Aim to Close MedTech Skills Gap in West Midlands
New Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are launching in the West Midlands to equip people with the skills needed for high-demand medical technology roles. These include work on AI-powered health devices,…
Geminid Meteor Shower to Peak This Weekend: How to Watch
The Geminid meteor shower, a dazzling yearly spectacle, is expected to reach its peak this weekend. Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in the UK, have a great chance of…
Creative Industries Concerned Over OpenAI-Disney $1bn Deal
A union representing creative workers says there is growing concern about Disney’s $1bn deal with OpenAI, which will bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and the video-generation tool Sora. The move…
ScotRail Introduces New AI Announcer After Voice Dispute
ScotRail has introduced a new AI onboard announcer using the voice of employee Vannessa Sloan after concerns arose over the previous AI voice. Ms Sloan, part of ScotRail’s customer information…
