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Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse
The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.
BBC News - Jan 19, 2026 2:04am EST
Elon Musk vs OpenAI: Inside the court showdown over company’s for-profit shift
Elon Musk is taking OpenAI, the company he helped found, to court, accusing it of betraying its original non-profit promise and turning into a profit-making machine. But what is a courtroom drama without twists and turns. Here is everything that has happened so far.
First Post - Jan 19, 2026 2:01am EST
Apple intelligence stumbles as Siri fails to keep pace in AI race
Apple Intelligence arrived with big promises but failed to deliver its objectives. While iPhone sales remain strong, Apple’s missteps in AI have exposed a widening gap with rivals like Google’s Gemini.
First Post - Jan 19, 2026 1:49am EST
Partial internet facility restored in Iran after protest blackout
Limited internet access has returned in Iran after a nationwide blackout that rights groups say masked a deadly crackdown on protests, even as tensions rise with the US following Donald Trump’s remarks on Iran’s leadership and warnings from Tehran of war.
First Post - Jan 19, 2026 12:05am EST
OpenAI’s cheaper ChatGPT Go plan goes global after India debut
OpenAI rolls out lower-cost subscription in 170 countries as it broadens paid AI access
Gulf News - Jan 18, 2026 9:09pm EST
Threads Is Now Clearly More Popular Than X (in Mobile App Form), Report Says
Gizmodo - Jan 18, 2026 6:54pm EST
Should social media be banned for under-16s in the UK?
Doctors and medical experts have warned of the growing evidence of "health harms" from tech and devices on children and young people in the UK.
Sky News - Jan 18, 2026 1:15pm EST
‘Fresh face’: WiseTech backs scandal-hit Grok Academy with $8.7m
Both organisations are attempting to move past turmoil that has engulfed them over the past 18 months.
Sydney Morning Herald - Jan 18, 2026 1:04pm EST
A viral question for young Chinese people living alone: 'Are you dead?'
A new app’s popularity reflects demographic changes in China, where urbanization, falling marriage rates and long work hours have left many feeling isolated.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 8:16am EST
Doctors warn of 'horrific' impact of tech and devices on children and young people's health
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says it wants to highlight the risks of unrestricted content and screen time to children and young people.
Sky News - Jan 18, 2026 8:15am EST
Taking a cue from Labubus, retailers are embracing mystery shopping
Fans of brands as varied as Le Creuset, Elf Beauty, Michaels Cos. and the Miami Heat can make a bet: Spend some nominal amount of money to get merchan...
Peninsula Qatar - Jan 18, 2026 7:42am EST
Musk seeks up to $134B in damages from OpenAI, Microsoft
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is seeking up to a massive $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming he deserves the 'wrongful gains' they received from...
Daily Sabah - Jan 18, 2026 6:03am EST
Google seeks stay as it appeals US search monopoly verdict
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is appealing a landmark antitrust decision that the company illegally monopolised online search and search advertising, that will delay the implementation to the company’s implementation of changes to the company’s business.
First Post - Jan 18, 2026 5:47am EST
Under Iran's internet blackout, SpaceX’s Starlink is a lifeline — if it can stay online
The near-total ban on outside communication has left Starlink as the only choice for many in the country to go online.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 5:20am EST
Canada's grim return on AI investment a wakeup call for Canadian businesses
Toronto Star - Jan 18, 2026 5:12am EST
Iran’s internet crackdown puts Musk’s Starlink to a major test
Iran’s internet shutdown amid the ongoing protest has turned Elon Musk’s Starlink into a lifeline for demonstrators, while exposing it to jamming and GPS spoofing. The response of SpaceX is being closely watched by the government and military amid rising geopolitical tensions.
First Post - Jan 18, 2026 3:25am EST
South Korea plays down impact of 25% US AI chip tariffs
South Korea’s trade minister said the United States’ move to impose a 25 per cent tariff on certain AI chips would have a limited impact on the country, as memory chips that South Korean companies mainly export are currently excluded.
First Post - Jan 18, 2026 12:20am EST
OpenAI to test ad trials in ChatGPT, premium users to remain ad-free
OpenAI said on Friday that it will start showing ads in ChatGPT in a major step to boost revenue amid the high costs of the developing technology.
First Post - Jan 17, 2026 11:47pm EST
Philippines unleashes blockchain bombshell: Govt projects get bulletproof tracking
Manila pioneers blockchain tech to track govt projects, budgets: how it works
Gulf News - Jan 17, 2026 11:34pm EST
AI can now 'see' optical illusions. What does it tell us about our own brains?
Our eyes can frequently play tricks on us, but scientists have discovered that some artificial intelligence can fall for the same illusions.
BBC News - Jan 17, 2026 10:43pm EST
Huge NASA rocket reaches launch pad after painstaking 1mph journey
Artemis 2 is scheduled for lift-off next month and will see four astronauts travel around the moon for the first time in 50 years.
Sky News - Jan 17, 2026 9:31pm EST