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Mazda has reportedly delayed the launch of its first bespoke electric car until 2029, just months after mules of the SUV were spotted in the early stages of testing. The car was originally due to arrive next year, but the Japanese firm has instead decided to focus on new hybrid models and technology, local media has reported, likely in response to stagnating EV sales and the resulting uncertainty in the market. Mazda currently has no EVs on sale after it axed the MX-30 EV six months ago and its rotary-engined range-extender variant last week. However, two EVs are on the way – the 6e…
The UK government has named senior tech executives from two banks to champion and guide the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking sector. Starling Bank’s CIO, Harriet Rees, and Lloyds Banking Group’s AI boss, Rohit Dhawann, will report to Lucy Rigby MP, the economic secretary to HM Treasury. But while experts support the appointments, they are also calling for more than just two AI champions in the sector. The government wants the two executives, who are working voluntarily, to support the financial services sector in adopting AI “safely at scale”. This is in response to a recommendation made…
After testing the feature for the last six months or so, Netflix said it will bring vertical videos to its mobile app sometime later in 2026, TechCrunch reported. So far, the feature has been used to show clips promoting Netflix films and TV shows, letting you swipe to move to the next one à la TikTok or YouTube Shorts.Going forward, though, it could also serve as a promotion tool for new types of programs. “You can imagine us bringing more clips based on new content types, like video podcasts,” co-CEO Greg Peters said in an earnings call.That was another subject…
Daniel BushWashington correspondentWatch: BBC on the mood in Davos ahead of Trump’s arrival to the economic forumPresident Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland has sparked a backlash from Republicans in Congress, as lawmakers voice growing concern about US military interventions overseas.But it remains unclear if enough Republicans are willing to join Democrats to block a takeover of the island territory – and whether Trump would bow to pressure from Congress, or act alone as he’s done several times in a second term marked by growing American entanglements abroad.The focus on Greenland has grown into a broader discussion over the Trump…
Getty ImagesThe Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant has the world’s largest installed capacityJapan has restarted a reactor at the world’s largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after a disaster at the Fukushima power plant forced the country to shut all its nuclear reactors. Reactor no.6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant located northwest of Tokyo was restarted on Wednesday. It was delayed by one day because of an alarm malfunction and is expected to begin operating commercially next month.This is the latest installment in Japan’s nuclear power reboot, which still has a long way to go. The seventh reactor is not expected to…
Barcelona could look to extend Marcus Rashford’s loan deal into a second season as they are likely to struggle to pay a fee for the Man Utd forward, according to reports. The Red Devils allowed Rashford to leave Old Trafford on loan to the Catalan giants in the summer transfer window after a temporary spell at Aston Villa in the second half of last term. Rashford has been a useful squad player for Barcelona this season with Rashford starting 16 of his 27 appearances in all competitions. The Man Utd forward has largely impressed during his time at the Camp…
Looking to keep your home clean without having to vacuum and mop every day, pick up dirt, the dinner your child threw on the floor or your furry friend’s endless pet hair? Join the club. Smart home gadgets have come a long way over the years, and that includes robot vacuums. With newer technology including voice controls, object detection and more automation features, investing in a robot vacuum cleaner makes more sense now than ever before. Some of the best robot vacuum cleaners even have mopping capabilities, roller brush options and self-emptying bases, too, and there are plenty that don’t…
Peers in the House of Lords have been urged to vote in support of a ban on social media for under-16s in the UK.Lord Nash, a former schools minister, has proposed a change to a bill, which would raise the age limit for users of social media. The legislation will be debated later on Wednesday.It comes amid calls for the UK government to follow Australia in imposing a social media ban for young people – the world’s first – last year.But some campaigners and children’s charities have opposed the move, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has not ruled out.Earlier…
Man Utd have been ‘offered the chance’ to sign former Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek as they weigh up signing a midfielder in January, according to reports. The Red Devils spent over £200m on new signings in the summer transfer window with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS prioritising their attack. Man Utd fans were happy that INEOS improved a forward line that clearly needed attention with the signings of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko. However, their failure to sign a new midfielder was seen as a big mistake by many fans and former players, although the Red Devils did…
Image generated by Google Gemini Google has unveiled a breakthrough that transforms the iPhone browser landscape. The tech giant quietly launched an automated data transfer tool that eliminates the desktop computer requirement for switching from Safari to Chrome. This development, first reported by MacObserver, means iPhone users can finally move their entire browsing life directly on their phone without the technical headaches that kept millions locked into Safari. The new on-device migration feature uses iOS’s built-in export functionality to create a switching process. Chrome 145 beta users are already testing this feature, and with Chrome 144 as the current stable…