A new prototype promises a fresh take on bifocals, using liquid crystals and small electric fields to change focus for near and far vision on demand. The device, shown in
As artificial intelligence systems become a routine part of how people seek information, questions are growing about whether these tools give fair answers and cite reliable sources. Recent concerns focus
U.S. stocks slumped Thursday as investors questioned the high prices of major tech names and shifted to safer assets after fresh labor data pointed to a weakening job market. The
Commercial surveillance companies insist their spyware is used only against terrorists and serious criminals. Yet a growing list of victims tells a different story. Reports from civil society groups and
Smartphone makers are sharpening their focus on what different buyers want, carving the market into clear camps built around cameras, size, multitasking, and battery life. Across major brands this year,
A recent UK tutoring advert calling for “an extraordinary tutor” to guide a child “on his first steps to becoming an English gentleman” has stirred debate over class, education, and
Former newspaper editor David Yelland has alleged that BBC leaders Tim Davie and Deborah Turness were undermined by people close to the corporation’s board. His claim adds fuel to ongoing
A new Seattle startup is asking employers to rethink how they hire, arguing that resumes miss the most important signal: real work. The company is promoting portfolios and challenge-based assessments
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