Hollywood actor jailed for role in US Capitol attack
A Hollywood actor best known for roles in Anchorman and Mr. Show has been sentenced over his role in the January 6 US Capitol riots.
Apple’s AI features roll out on iPhones – but not for all
The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages.
Small modular reactors could give developing countries access to nuclear energy
Experts say small modular reactors, called SMRs, are bringing affordable nuclear energy to less wealthy countries. But what are SMRs and why are proponents so excited about them? VOA reporter Henry Wilkins explains
‘I can’t run a business like this’: Why the WordPress row matters
WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.
Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction
Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively.
The key US Senate races that could determine who controls the chamber
Democrats on defensive to keep narrow majority with Montana and Ohio races as Republicans eye swing statesThe Democrats are fending off a Republican offensive aimed at overturning their tiny majority in the Senate.Retaking control of the US Congress’s upper chamber may represent the GOP’s best opportunity of success in November’s election, according to analysts, surpassing their chances of retaking the White House or even retaining control of the House of Representatives. Continue reading...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass
It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big.
US military, intelligence agencies ordered to embrace AI
Failure to deploy AI 'could put us at risk of a strategic surprise' from China, and others, warn senior US officials
Ofcom: Clear link between online posts and violent disorder
Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven".
AI decodes oinks and grunts to keep pigs happy in Danish study
The algorithm could potentially alert farmers to negative emotions in pigs, thereby improving their well-being
