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Renewables dominate 2025 power expansion while fossil additions lag - report
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (325+ words) Renewable energy dominated global power capacity additions in 2025, marking the highest annual increase on record, according to the latest data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The figures highlight a continued shift toward cleaner energy sources, with solar…...
Snapchat messaging is now on Apple Watch
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (176+ words) Snapchat on Thursday officially launched a native app for the Apple Watch, bringing its signature fast-paced messaging to users' wrists. The app will allow users to view incoming chats and reply instantly, without pulling out their phones. You will, however,…...
Users to pay extra fees as Anthropic restricts Openclaw access on Claude
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (373+ words) AI company Anthropic has moved to limit access to the third-party AI agent OpenClaw on its Claude platform, forcing users to pay additional fees to continue using the tool. The change effectively removes OpenClaw from standard Claude subscriptions, marking a…...
Vibe coding: Why this AI trend is raising alarm among developers
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (802+ words) As AI tools become more powerful, a new trend called "vibe coding" is drawing attention and concern. The term refers to using AI-powered platforms like Claude, Bolt, GitHub, Copilot, Gemini, or ChatGPT to generate functional code with minimal user input…...
Microsoft says Copilot AI not for critical decisions, warns against overreliance
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (301+ words) Copilot is intended to assist and inspire," the Microsoft stated in a statement, adding, Users should independently verify information and consult qualified professionals for important decisions." Microsoft has clarified that its AI assistant, Copilot, is designed primarily for entertainment and…...
Gmail now lets users change usernames: Here’s how it works
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (332+ words) For the first time since its launch, Gmail is allowing users to change their email usernames, a move that could redefine how people manage their digital identities. The update means users can finally replace outdated or unprofessional email handles without…...
Artemis II: Why humans are orbiting the moon for the first time in 54 years
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (767+ words) For the first time in more than half a century, humans have left Earth orbit and ventured toward the Moon. NASA's Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, 2026, is a historic milestone, signalling a new era of lunar exploration. The mission…...
The unseen challenges of life on the Moon
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (813+ words) Reduced gravity fundamentally alters how blood, oxygen and fluids move around the body. Damian Bailey, University of South Wales For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the Moon, but to live and…...
Health, disability and finance solutions shine at Kenya’s AI hackathon finale
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (802+ words) A NIRU AI Hackathon in Kenya drew 2,700 entries, rewarding cancer screening, sign language and fraud-detection tools, as leaders pushed for homegrown AI to tackle local healthcare and security gaps. Innovations in healthcare, accessibility, and financial security took centre stage at…...
Chopping down areas of tropical rainforest is causing rising temperatures linked to thousands of deaths
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (740+ words) Tropical forests are hot, steamy places. But when large numbers of trees are cut down, they get even hotter. Our recent research shows that clearing large areas of the rainforest exposes hundreds of millions of people to higher temperatures, increasing…...