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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.
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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.
Halo: Is this the end of the console wars?
The recent decision to bring Xbox’s crown-jewel franchise, Halo, to PS5 in 2026, will mark a paradigm shift. As more Xbox‐first titles span platforms, the rigid lines of “Us vs. Them” in gaming are blurring, and the console war as we knew it might finally be over.
A deep dive into quantum computing
This article explores key takeaways from GlobalData Strategic Intelligence’s latest Instant Insights podcast on quantum computing.