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Google claims new Gemini AI 'thinks more carefully'
Tech giant says Gemini will supercharge existing products, and take on market leader GPT-4.

Sony debuts first PS5 controller for disabled gamers
The Access Controller is a 'highly customisable kit' of buttons, triggers and sticks, the firm says.

GTA 6: Streams soar for 70s rocker Tom Petty thanks to trailer
Tom Petty's B-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in streams on Spotify.

'I left my job to play Football Manager full time'
Tom Kelsey, 26, says he now makes double the salary he earned at his previous council job.

Amazon, Google and other tech giants pledge action on fraud
Companies commit to working with the government to tackle online scams, fake adverts and romance fraud.

Three network down for tens of thousands across UK
The network says it is working on the issue to fix it as soon as possible.

New Air Traffic Management Platform and Resilient Buildings a Milestone for Airways
Airways has moved New Zealand's air traffic management into two disaster-resilient buildings and onto a new future-fit digital platform.

23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked
Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech company 23andMe said.

The floating desalination machines powered by the waves
Desalination usually requires a lot of heat and power, but a new system just needs wave energy.

Bitcoin rally: Is El Salvador's Bitcoin bet paying off?
President Bukele is celebrating as his $120m Bitcoin reserve is finally in the black - but economists are not.

Luton and Dunstable Hospital surgeon uses new robot
A weight loss surgeon demonstrates a robotic system that could cut waiting times for procedures.

Delay to law on e-scooters criticised
No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026.

Thornaby: Woman targeted in £13k railway station QR code scam
Rail firm TransPennine Express has since removed QR codes from all of its station car parks.

Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring it, say MPs.

Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern.

My kingdom for an SD card
Why did I have so much trouble trying to buy a micro SD memory card yesterday?