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The Humanoids at Chinas Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Boltbut Im More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery

Beijings endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoids brain, not its... The Humanoids at Chinas Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Boltbut Im More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery

27 Aug 2026 11:33 am
What We Still Dont Know About OpenAIs Hugging Face Hack

The AI giant acknowledges that it could have done far more to prevent its AI agents from going rogue. But it still fails to explain why it didn't see ... What We Still Dont Know About OpenAIs Hugging Face Hack

27 Aug 2026 11:33 am
The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. Theyre Still Vulnerable

Child safety groups and former Meta employees welcome proposed changes to how the companys platforms will work for teens. They also think states shoul... The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. Theyre Still Vulnerable

27 Aug 2026 11:32 am
Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Caseand Thats Not All

In addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement. Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Caseand Thats Not All

26 Aug 2026 11:23 pm
Liverpool turn attention to Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bids

Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton reject their two bids for Yankuba Minteh. Liverpool turn attention to Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bids

26 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
PWR attendances rise by 23% after World Cup

Premiership Women's Rugby says average attendances rose by 23.4% during the 2025-26 season, which concluded in June with Saracens winning a record fou... PWR attendances rise by 23% after World Cup

26 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
Dealer who was last person to see Jay Slater alive

Drug dealer Ayub Qassim, 33, gave Jay Slater a lift in his car before he vanished in Tenerife in 2024 and he has now wed Paige Crisp, who is due to be... Dealer who was last person to see Jay Slater alive 'marries drug mule mum' who helped smuggle 14m of cannabis

26 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
Nepal floods live: Girl, 13, among Brits missing near Tibet as avalanche causes flood

A 13-year-old girl is among 12 British tourists missing in Nepal after an avalanche led to major flooding along the Bhotekoshi River - hundreds of tou... Nepal floods live: Girl, 13, among Brits missing near Tibet as avalanche causes flood

26 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
British woman missing in Benidorm as family haven

Alice Rose Chalmers' sister posted on Facebook saying she had not been heard from since Monday after vanishing from the Med Playa Hotel Regente British woman missing in Benidorm as family haven't heard from her in days

26 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after collision

Raheem Sterling has also been accused of possession of nitrous oxide and will appear in court on September 15. England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after collision

26 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
Photos: Avalanche floods kill eight, hundreds missing in Nepals Himalayas

Flash floods devastate Nepal's Himalayas, washing away villages and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river. Photos: Avalanche floods kill eight, hundreds missing in Nepals Himalayas

26 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
CCTV captures terrifying mudslide engulfing Nepal-China border

CCTV footage shows people fleeing seconds before a massive mudslide engulfs a crossing on the Nepal-China border. CCTV captures terrifying mudslide engulfing Nepal-China border

26 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
Indian Caregiver Murdered in Jerusalem: Suspect Indicted

Indian Caregiver Fatally Stabbed in Jerusalem Residence; Employers Grandson Indicted for Premeditated Murder Jerusalem : Rajeev Acharya, a 40-year-old live-in caregiver from Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, was fatally stabbed on July 23, 2026, inside the Jerusalem residence of the elderly Israeli couple he was caring for. Israeli prosecutors have officially indicted Avior Zaken, the 31-year-old grandson of the employers, on charges of premeditated murder. The Incident and Investigation According

26 Aug 2026 11:02 am
HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company

It's a sign of adoption of Huawei technology outside China, despite the U.S. restricting the company from working with American suppliers such as Goog... HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech

26 Aug 2026 8:24 am
From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties

Trump last Sunday instructed the Pentagon to cut military drills because they were costly and send inappropriate and hostile signals to North Kore... From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties

26 Aug 2026 8:23 am
Hiker bitten by venomous snake in Albania helped by dad on phone after emergency services

Amy Lecons was bitten by a European nose-horned viper and called her doctor dad who assisted her in alerting emergency services to help get her to a n... Hiker bitten by venomous snake in Albania helped by dad on phone after emergency services 'hung up' on her

26 Aug 2026 7:32 am
First look at Wildlife Photographer of the Year entries

We've been given a sneak peek of some of the 100 shortlisted images that have been selected from 65,000 entries, with the winner announced in October. First look at Wildlife Photographer of the Year entries from black bear taking a dip to bullfrog's near miss

26 Aug 2026 7:32 am
Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open

Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title. Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open

24 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Ceferin wont challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit

European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger. Ceferin wont challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit

24 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor

Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month. Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor

24 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Pakistans army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?

Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has. Pakistans army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?

24 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Ukraines allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost

'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks. Ukraines allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost

24 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
USS Lincoln Sailor Reveals Father Detained by ICE Amid Harsh Deployment Conditions

Serving far from home aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, Petty Officer Second Class Joshua Aviles reported Saturday that his father had been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The news reached Aviles as he navigates the complexities of a prolonged deployment, now stretching to approximately nine months at sea, in a region marked by heightened geopolitical tensions often described by those deployed as an Iran war. His account also highlights reported challen

24 Aug 2026 11:05 am
Oil prices fall as investors await

Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran. Oil prices fall as investors await 'toughest' U.S. sanctions on Iran

24 Aug 2026 8:32 am
U.S. to unveil

The escalation came as both sides have missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism to end the six-month w... U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures

24 Aug 2026 8:32 am
Alibaba plunges after announcing $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push

Alibaba shares plunged 10% after the tech giant priced a $10.2 billion share placement to fund its growing AI investments. Alibaba plunges after announcing $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push

24 Aug 2026 8:31 am
Incredible moment robot smashes Usain Bolt

A headless machine called Tiangong Ultra was the standout performer at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing where stunned spectators spoke of the... Incredible moment robot smashes Usain Bolt's 100-metre record of 9.58 seconds

24 Aug 2026 7:32 am
Russia sends nuclear tsunami threat to UK from submarine armed with

The submarine has been built to carry up to six doomsday weapons, which can be released at sea and detonate a warhead underwater - this could cause a ... Russia sends nuclear tsunami threat to UK from submarine armed with 'doomsday' missile

24 Aug 2026 7:32 am
Huge landslide at one of Guinea

Authorities said that heavy rains, which started at around 2 am, washed over the refuse at the landfill and triggered a landslide that buried nearby s... Huge landslide at one of Guinea's largest landfills leaves 30 people dead

24 Aug 2026 7:32 am
How Teen After-Prom Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager

The West Coast house-party scene has long been iconic. For these young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, it was also inspiration for MyPlots, a party-promoti... How Teen After-Prom Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager

20 Aug 2026 11:32 pm
Mark Zuckerbergs AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Wordsand Barely Says Anything

AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat ... Mark Zuckerbergs AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Wordsand Barely Says Anything

14 Aug 2026 5:32 am
THE C919 DILEMMA: China

NEW DELHI On August 12, 2026, a sleek, white COMAC C919 operated by Air China touched down at Ulaanbaatars new international airport in Mongolia. Welcomed by a celebratory water salute, the flight from Beijing marked the first scheduled international commercial passenger flight for Chinas premier narrowbody jet. State media widely hailed the event as a monumental milestone for indigenous Chinese technology. Yet, stripped of its paint and corporate decals, the C919 tells a far more global story.

13 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
A New Trick Reveals AI Models Inner Thoughts

Researchers devised a way to extract reasoning traces from Claude, GPT, and Gemini. What they found, they say, indicates that some Chinese AI may be t... A New Trick Reveals AI Models Inner Thoughts

12 Aug 2026 5:32 am
Zohran Mamdanis NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been

The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better sof... Zohran Mamdanis NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been

8 Aug 2026 5:33 am
The Chinese Philosopher Americans Cant Stop Fighting About

Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the USand quickly turned he... The Chinese Philosopher Americans Cant Stop Fighting About

8 Aug 2026 5:32 am
AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory

Some creators fear the EU AI Acts regulatory chaos will upend their lucrative businesses. Others are owning it by incorporating AI transparency into t... AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory

6 Aug 2026 5:35 am
Googles Top AI Brains Are Leaving to Launch Discovery Loop

Jeff Dean and other high-profile Google executives have founded Discovery Loop, a startup that will seek AI-powered breakthroughs in everything from d... Googles Top AI Brains Are Leaving to Launch Discovery Loop

6 Aug 2026 5:33 am
AI Hacks Are Bad. AI Worms and Viruses Will Be Worse

Chinese researchers have shown that AI models have the capacity to act like aggressive and adaptive computer viruses. AI Hacks Are Bad. AI Worms and Viruses Will Be Worse

6 Aug 2026 5:32 am
The Guardrail Guy Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them

Steve Eimers, also known as the Guardrail Guy, is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized. The Guardrail Guy Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them

3 Aug 2026 11:34 pm
Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Into 3 Organizations During Cybersecurity Tests

In a review triggered by OpenAIs Hugging Face incident, Anthropic discovered three of its AI models had breached real-world organizations during third... Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Into 3 Organizations During Cybersecurity Tests

31 Jul 2026 11:34 pm
AI Slop Melodramas Are Taking Over Xand Their Creators Are Cashing In

Viral tales of good triumphing over evil are racking up millions of views. Theyre almost entirely AI-generated clickbait. AI Slop Melodramas Are Taking Over Xand Their Creators Are Cashing In

31 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
Nvidias Open Source Alliance Is Missing Some Key Names: OpenAI and Anthropic

This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open- vs. closed-source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot l... Nvidias Open Source Alliance Is Missing Some Key Names: OpenAI and Anthropic

31 Jul 2026 5:33 am
Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropics Race for Dominance

Researchers fear AI is moving too fast, while Mark Zuckerberg is worried about who owns it. Plus: Inside Black Forest Labs push into robotics. Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropics Race for Dominance

31 Jul 2026 5:32 am
OpenAIs Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging Face

In a new disclosure, OpenAI says its agent used exposed logins to gain access to at least four publicly available services in its unhinged quest to so... OpenAIs Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging Face

29 Jul 2026 5:32 pm
Silicon Valleys Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them

Anthropic and OpenAI employees are expected to give generously after their companies go public. Its going to be a wild ride, says one nonprofit leader... Silicon Valleys Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them

28 Jul 2026 11:33 pm
Supreme Court Justice Expresses Concern Over Shrinking Public Space for Dissent and Restrictive Bail Conditions

BHOPAL Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court has voiced significant concerns regarding the diminishing space for expressing divergent views in India, criticizing the increasing trend of arrests for peaceful protests and the imposition of stringent bail conditions that curtail fundamental liberties. Speaking at the 5th Justice G.P. Singh Memorial lecture organized by the National Law Institute University, Bhopal, Justice Bhuyan underscored the importance of debate and dissent as essential el

26 Jul 2026 9:50 pm
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Intense Student Protests Over Exam Irregularities

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, following weeks of intense student protests across India, particularly in Delhi, demanding his removal over alleged irregularities in national examinations, most notably the NEET-UG paper leak. Pradhan announced his decision via X (formerly Twitter), stating his resignation was motivated by student welfare and the need to preserve national unity. In his detailed statement, Pradhan emphasized safeguarding students futures and preve

26 Jul 2026 12:06 am
Its a Modern-Day Draft: Why Stanford Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichais Commencement Speech

Last month, more than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Googles military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, ... Its a Modern-Day Draft: Why Stanford Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichais Commencement Speech

21 Jul 2026 5:32 pm
Heres Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster

The company endorsed landmark AI transparency laws in California and New York last year, but its head of US state and local policy says they may alrea... Heres Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster

17 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
OpenAIs Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

Johannes Heideckes departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams. OpenAIs Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

11 Jul 2026 11:32 pm