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At what point do extra pixels stop improving what we see?

Researchers show that beyond a certain pixels‑per‑degree, the human eye, especially for color and peripheral vision, cannot resolve extra detail, so higher resolutions often add cost and environmental impact without visible benefit.

Even AI can experience brain rot

Mounting evidence is revealing how doomscrolling is no longer trivial.

AI Friend doesn’t combat loneliness—it exploits it

Can a wearable AI device really be considered a friend?

Is AI threatening mass public surveillance?

The deployment and pilots of live facial recognition and AI-enabled CCTV are rising.

Semiconductors are hidden water guzzlers in the data centre world

Before a data centre even comes online, the chips that power it require millions of gallons of water during manufacturing.

Celebrating World Cities Day with smart cities

October 31 is World Cities Day. A day to celebrate people-centred innovation that is helping cities build resilience to climate, fragility, and rapid urban change.

The Running Man – An uncomfortably close dystopia

Once a grim look at the world of tomorrow, Stephen King’s 1982 novel now reads as an unnervingly accurate portrayal of our own times.

Biotechnology is strutting on the runway

The apparel industry accounts for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Biotechs are working on reengineering natural products to make more sustainable textiles, which are gaining traction.

A nightmare on your smartphone

A Japanese town is taking action on excessive smartphone usage.

Amazon’s latest layoffs are not about AI replacing jobs

Based on the October 28 announcement, it is estimated that around 80% of the roles cut are in Amazon’s entertainment arm and in operations.