Ever thought your spiritual guide could be… a robot? In Tokyo, researchers at the University of Kyoto have unveiled “Buddharoid,” a two-legged AI monk trained on centuries of Buddhist scriptures. It’s ready to dispense advice to the spiritually curious. Designed to tackle questions people might feel too shy to ask humans. The humanoid can even
What does it take to compete in the global AI race — ambition, money, or something even bigger? India believes the answer is all three. And now, it’s betting big on a futuristic “data city” in Visakhapatnam. A coastal city better known for cricket matches than cutting-edge technology. Leading the charge is Nara Lokesh, who
What happens when protest meets power—and neither side backs down? Sydney found out the hard way this week. Australian police are defending their response after chaotic scenes erupted during a protest against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Videos from Monday night show officers charging crowds, throwing punches, and dragging protesters away. Footage that
So, would Greenland pick the US or Denmark if it had to choose? The answer, according to Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, is crystal clear: Denmark, hands down. Nielsen’s blunt remarks came at a joint news conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. This was amid renewed headlines after Donald Trump floated the idea of
A fatal encounter between US immigration agents and a Minneapolis woman has ignited protests and a fierce political backlash. What really happened on that quiet residential street — and why has it shaken the city? Federal officials say 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot after trying to run over ICE agents with her SUV. City
Even Disney isn’t immune to the rules of the internet—especially when kids are involved. The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $10m to settle claims that it violated US children’s privacy laws. It failed to clearly label some YouTube videos as made for children. So what’s the big deal? Without those labels, regulators say,
What began as a late-night hangout turned into a nightmare. Who expects gunfire when they’re just out for a drink? In the early hours of Sunday morning, a tavern in Bekkersdal, near Johannesburg, became the scene of one of South Africa’s deadliest recent shootings. Just after 1am, about a dozen gunmen arrived in two vehicles
Can artificial intelligence help choose which embryos have the best chance of becoming a healthy pregnancy? According to specialists in Paris, that future is already here — and it may reshape the IVF journey for millions. IVF has given hope to countless families, but its success rates vary widely and drop sharply with age. Now,
A dramatic scene unfolded in Indonesia on Wednesday when Mount Semeru—one of Java’s most active volcanoes—erupted again. It shot ash and gas high into the sky. How high? Officials say several kilometres, though thick fog made it hard to measure. What they do know is clear: it was powerful. The blast happened at 2:13 pm
Nvidia has just done the unthinkable — it’s now worth $5 trillion. Yes, trillion with a “T.” The chip-making giant has officially become the first company in history to reach that milestone. It is riding the unstoppable wave of artificial intelligence hype that’s reshaping the tech world. Not long ago, Nvidia was just another graphics-chip
SpaceX just pulled off one of its most impressive feats yet — and it’s got the space world buzzing. The company’s Starship rocket soared into the skies from south Texas and traveled halfway around the planet. It released mock satellites before splashing down safely in the Indian Ocean. This wasn’t just another test flight. It
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sparking one of Los Angeles’ deadliest wildfires. The blaze killed 12 people and wiped out more than 6,000 homes. Jonathan Rinderknecht, once an Uber driver in the area, is accused of igniting the Pacific Palisades fire on New Year’s Day. The smouldering spark flared into a raging
