Mike Knight

A research team in California has demonstrated that artificial intelligence can design a fully synthetic virus from scratch, raising questions about how life itself may be engineered in the future. What Has Been Developed? The work centres on a new synthetic virus known as Evo-Φ2147, created using a generative AI model developed by researchers at […]

Google DeepMind has opened access to Project Genie, an experimental world-building AI tool, as it looks to gather real-world feedback and accelerate progress on the world models it believes are central to the path towards artificial general intelligence. What Project Genie Is and How It Was Built? Project Genie is a web-based experimental research prototype

Tesla confirmed it was winding down parts of its car business as Elon Musk publicly repositioned the company around humanoid robots, artificial intelligence and autonomy rather than electric vehicles alone. Tesla Drops Model S And X As Focus Shifts Beyond Cars Tesla has said it will end production of the Model S and Model X

As the environmental and energy costs of Earth-based data centres rise sharply, companies are beginning to test whether space could offer a more sustainable and resilient place to store critical data. Rising Pressure On Earth-Based Data Centres The global data centre industry has faced increasing pressure in recent years as demand has accelerated, driven by

If you use AI to generate lots of images, the waiting can be annoying. This video shows you which (in our tests) came out on top for speed, so you can see for yourself. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first]

Viewing external calendars in Outlook lets you keep everything in one place, helping you avoid clashes, missed meetings, and constant switching between apps. Here’s how. How To Add A Google Calendar To Outlook (Unified View) This method subscribes Outlook to your Google Calendar using an iCal link. It is ideal for visibility rather than editing.

The House of Lords has voted to add a legal requirement to block under-16s from social media platforms, intensifying pressure on the government as it runs a parallel consultation on children’s online safety. Amendment Backed By 261 votes to 150, peers backed a cross-party amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would require

OpenAI has started rolling out an age prediction system on ChatGPT consumer plans as it tries to better identify under-18 users and automatically apply stronger safety protections amid rising regulatory pressure and concern about AI’s impact on young people. Why OpenAI Is Introducing Age Prediction Now On 20 January 2026, OpenAI confirmed it had begun

Blue Origin has announced TeraWave, a space-based communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second worldwide, positioning the company as a serious new contender in high-capacity global connectivity for businesses and governments. Who Blue Origin Is and What It Does Blue Origin is the privately owned aerospace and

The UK government has begun testing a digital version of the driving licence as part of wider plans to modernise how people prove their identity and access public services through their smartphones. Starts With Veteran Card The testing marks a significant step in the rollout of a new GOV.UK Wallet, which is designed to allow