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environment2 min read10/13/2026Greek island switches to mostly renewable electricity
An EU-funded energy project supplies 91% of Agios Efstratios’s electricity from wind and solar power, with batteries and hot-water storage helping to use surplus energy.
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technology2 min read10/13/2026Greece proposes social media age limit of 15
A proposed Greek law would ban under-15s from social media and make platforms responsible for checking users’ ages without collecting unnecessary personal information.
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business2 min read10/12/2026AI investment supports growth but brings changes to jobs
The IMF says AI spending is helping the global economy grow by about 3% annually. Asian equipment producers benefit, while young workers face fewer opportunities in routine jobs.
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science2 min read10/12/2026WorMa robot changes its weight balance to climb and swim
A worm-like robot uses water inside its body to adapt its movement to rough ground, steps and water.
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business1 min read7/13/2026Memory chip market may face a major shortage
The head of SK Hynix says the memory chip market could face its biggest supply shortage ever in 2027. He links the risk to strong demand from artificial intelligence and says the problem may last for a long time.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026EU court backs rules for Apple
A court in Luxembourg has rejected Apple’s challenge to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act rules. The decision confirms that iOS and the App Store can be treated as gatekeepers, and Apple plans to appeal.
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technology2 min read7/8/2026FBI and Google Strike Botnet Network
A large proxy network used in cybercrime has been hit by a joint operation. It spread through smart TVs, TV boxes, and unofficial apps.
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technology2 min read7/8/2026Researchers find AI-run ransomware
A cloud security company has shared details about a new ransomware called JadePuffer. It is said to be the first ‘agentic’ ransomware run by a large language model. Unlike older ransomware, it can make decisions based on the situation and react to problems in real time. It can discover targets, collect login details, and encrypt files on its own.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026Sony updates PlayStation account rules
Sony has changed its PlayStation service terms. PSN accounts that stay unused for 36 months can be closed, and the user can lose access to the digital games and other content linked to that account. Sony plans to warn users by email first, and they will have 6 months to respond if they want to keep the account open.
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business1 min read7/8/2026Alibaba Tells Staff Not to Use Claude Code
Alibaba has decided to ban staff from using Anthropic’s Claude Code from 10 July. The company is directing workers towards its own tool, Qoder, after raising security concerns.
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environment2 min read7/8/2026Study warns of high energy use by AI agents
A KAIST study says AI agents use much more electricity than chatbots. It also says wider use of these systems could increase pressure on data centres and power grids.
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business1 min read7/6/2026Low-cost phones could vanish by 2027
Demand for memory chips is moving towards AI servers. As a result, smartphone makers are under pressure, and analysts say entry-level phones may disappear.
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technology1 min read7/1/2026Experts warn about uncontrolled AI
Leading artificial intelligence researchers in the United States and China are concerned about AI growing without enough control. They fear it could create a disaster like a Chernobyl moment and cause many deaths.
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technology1 min read7/1/2026Sony plans to end PlayStation disc production in 2028
Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028. New titles will be sold as digital download codes, reflecting the growing move towards digital sales.
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technology1 min read6/19/2026GTA 6 pre-orders begin on 25 June
Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open on 25 June. For now, only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S users will be able to place orders. The PC version still has no confirmed pre-order date or release date. The game is scheduled to arrive on 19 November 2026.
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technology1 min read6/18/2026Sony patent points to a controller with changing button feel
Sony has filed a patent for a new PlayStation controller that could change button resistance during play. The idea uses magnets and is meant to make game actions feel more physical. It is still only a patent, so there is no firm promise of a real product yet.
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technology1 min read6/16/2026Google Earth gets a free flight mode
Google has added a free flight simulator mode to the web version of Google Earth. It runs in a browser and is meant to offer a simple, exploration-focused experience. It is not designed as an alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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technology1 min read6/16/2026High-use AI plans may lose money
A new analysis says some AI subscription plans can become very expensive for the companies behind them. It also says firms are shifting to cheaper systems and different model choices to control spending.
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technology2 min read6/16/2026EA sets up EA Advertising for brand deals in games
Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising to make brand work easier across its games and platforms. The company wants brand links to fit into play without damaging the experience.
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technology1 min read6/16/2026Unannounced Witcher game said to be in development
A new leak claims that an unannounced Witcher game is being developed for PC and mobile devices. It is described as a free co-op role-playing game.
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