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Low-e windows keep homes cool but may set neighbours' property on fire

Low-emissivity windows also keep houses warm in winter, but use on bowed glass can have a magnifying-glass effect
Published 9 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
Low-e windows keep homes cool but may set neighbours' property on fire

Christopher Hanson-Abbott: a pioneer in vehicle safety technology

His company introduced reversing alarms to the UK and developed technology that has saved many lives.
Published 9 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
Christopher Hanson-Abbott: a pioneer in vehicle safety technology

Instagram's AI image tool worries people who care about privacy.

Experts say Instagram users should check their privacy settings for the new Meta AI image generator.
Published 9 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
Instagram's AI image tool worries people who care about privacy.

Australia's assistant technology minister warns AI models are already behaving unexpectedly

Andrew Charlton says artificial intelligence can cheat, deceive, and act independently, and it's crucial to address these issues during testing.
Published 7 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
Australia's assistant technology minister warns AI models are already behaving unexpectedly

US senator introduces bills to control artificial intelligence

Senator Ed Markey proposes new laws to manage data centers, hiring systems, and protect children from AI's negative impacts.
Published 10 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
US senator introduces bills to control artificial intelligence

Big tech's lofty climate goals damaged by energy-hungry AI

Net-zero promises from Google and Amazon are becoming harder to reach, while Meta is making quick moves
Published 7 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
Big tech's lofty climate goals damaged by energy-hungry AI

What will be remembered about Elon Musk? Cutting funds for Ebola programs.

Experts say these cuts have made it harder to fight the Ebola outbreak in DRC and have led to many deaths.
Published 7 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
What will be remembered about Elon Musk? Cutting funds for Ebola programs.

People are worried about new facial recognition technology in UK shops that quickly tells the police.

Groups that protect people's freedoms say the Facewatch system in stores like Sainsbury’s and B&M is a 'very bad step'.
Published 10 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
People are worried about new facial recognition technology in UK shops that quickly tells the police.

Parents looking at their phones too much can make children feel anxious, according to a study.

Teens feel 'not important' when parents ignore them for their phones, new research shows.
Published 9 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
Parents looking at their phones too much can make children feel anxious, according to a study.

EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of addictive design

Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to compulsive use
Published 10 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of addictive design

OpenAI releases new ChatGPT after delay because of security worries from the White House.

ChatGPT 5.6 is being released slowly, similar to how Anthropic’s AI models were released.
Published 9 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
OpenAI releases new ChatGPT after delay because of security worries from the White House.

Can AI make political campaign ads fairer, or will it be used to spread lies?

Political campaigns are using AI and deepfakes more often for their messages, and experts are worried about how widely these can spread.
Published 8 July 2026 TECHNOLOGY B2
Can AI make political campaign ads fairer, or will it be used to spread lies?