Some ancient humans had more ‘primitive’ faces, a skull from Ethiopia shows | Technology News

A 3D reconstruction of an early Homo erectus face has revealed unexpectedly primitive features, offering new insight into the complex evolutionary history of one of humanity’s earliest widespread ancestors. The reconstruction was produced by an international research team led by Dr Karen Baab, a paleoanthropologist at Midwestern University’s College of Graduate Studies in Arizona. The … Read more

‘Slop’ becomes Word of the Year as AI clutter spreads from feeds to workplaces | Technology News

Merriam-Webster, the leading provider of language information for more than 180 years, has chosen “slop” as the 2025 Word of the Year. The dictionary defines it as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence.” “The flood of slop in 2025 included absurd videos, off-kilter advertising images, … Read more

Archaeologists reveal valley temple at Abu Ghurab that once worshipped Egyptian Sun god Ra | Technology News

Archaeologists working in Egypt have uncovered the remains of a 4,500-year-old valley temple that once formed part of a grand sun temple complex dedicated to Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god. The discovery, announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, sheds new light on how people accessed and experienced one of the Old … Read more

Google plans return to the PC market with Aluminium OS: Here’s why it matters | Technology News

For years, Google has tried and failed to crack the personal computer market, becoming a distant third compared to Microsoft and Apple, which dominate the mainstream PC space. Microsoft rules the market with its Windows operating system, powering billions of PCs globally, while Apple has fought hard to increase its market share and has succeeded … Read more

Meta made over $3 billion from ad fraud on Facebook and Instagram: Report | Technology News

Meta, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company that owns popular social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, has once again found itself at the centre of a controversy as the tech giant reportedly ran fraudulent advertisements worldwide. According to a recent report by Reuters citing internal company documents, Meta let Chinese companies run ads on the platform … Read more

Meta made over $3 billion from ad fraud on Facebook and Instagram: Reuters | Technology News

Meta, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company that owns popular social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, has once again found itself at the centre of a controversy as the tech giant reportedly ran fraudulent advertisements worldwide. According to a recent report by Reuters citing internal company documents, Meta let Chinese companies run ads on the platform … Read more

Google Pay rolls out Flex, a UPI-linked digital credit card for daily expenses | Technology News

Google Pay has introduced Flex, a new digital credit card designed to make everyday borrowing easier and more intuitive for users across India. The launch reflects the company’s ongoing push to widen access to responsible credit by pairing financial education with choice and close collaboration with established lenders. Google Pay says that while personal loans … Read more

Amazon reshuffles AI leadership as Rohit Prasad exits, Peter DeSantis to lead AGI group | Technology News

Amazon is reshuffling the management of its artificial general intelligence (AGI) group, following in the footsteps of other Silicon Valley heavyweights that have made significant executive-level changes reflecting the current tech climate. The announcement was made by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in a blog post on Thursday As part of the move, Amazon has named … Read more

Dolby Atmos goes wireless as LG introduces FlexConnect-powered sound system | Technology News

Dolby and LG Electronics are working towards changing how people experience immersive sound at home, with wireless Dolby Atmos set to become a practical reality in 2026. The two companies have unveiled the LG Sound Suite, a modular home audio system built around Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a technology designed to deliver cinematic sound without the … Read more