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OpenAI is gearing up to introduce an upgraded version of its AI model, GPT-4.5, potentially as early as next week. While this update is expected to bring notable improvements, the real buzz is around the highly anticipated GPT-5, which could be just a few months away. However, despite the hype, it’s crucial to set realistic …

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Google has officially discontinued selling the Chromecast with Google TV, both the 4K and HD versions, on its US online store. As of Thursday afternoon, the product listing now shows a "No longer available" message, marking the end of availability through Google's direct sales channel. Earlier this week, some color variants of the Chromecast with …

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St Pancras is looking to expand its international rail services, with potential new direct routes connecting London to major cities in Germany, Switzerland, and France. These plans aim to significantly boost passenger capacity and offer travelers more alternatives to short-haul flights. London St Pancras Highspeed, the company that owns and operates the railway infrastructure between …

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Apple has made a significant and controversial move by removing one of its most robust security features for users in the UK. This decision follows pressure from the UK government, which has been pushing for the ability to access user data stored on iCloud. The feature in question, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), provides end-to-end encryption, …

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The co-creator of Wallace and Gromit is hopeful there will be a further film starring the characters, citing that they are just so much fun to bring to life. The duo's latest adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl, caused waves at the BAFTAs on Sunday when it collected two gongs. It won the Best Animated Film award …

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Dave Murray, guitarist of Iron Maiden, has made it clear that the band will bow out before they risk tarnishing their legacy. As the legendary heavy metal group marks its 50th anniversary with the highly anticipated Run For Your Lives tour, Murray shared his thoughts on their career and the inevitable moment when they will …

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Amazon has made a significant move in the entertainment industry by securing "creative control" over the James Bond franchise in a deal worth more than $1 billion. This decision, which shifts a major aspect of 007’s future to the tech giant, has sparked a variety of reactions from those closely connected to the legendary spy …

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Humane, the ambitious artificial intelligence startup behind the AI Pin, is closing down its hardware division and selling most of its assets to HP for $116 million. The firm announced today that it was ending its much-hyped but ultimately failed experiment in AI-enabled wearable technology. Existing customers who have already bought an AI Pin will …

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Google has revealed a sophisticated AI-driven research aid that can serve as a "co-scientist" intended to accelerate findings and improve the scientific process. The groundbreaking gadget assists scientists in detecting knowledge gaps, developing hypotheses, and finding new areas of scientific inquiry. Alan Karthikesalingam, a Google senior clinician scientist, described the gadget as one that offers …

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The UK saw a steeper-than-projected rise in inflation at the start of the year, adding more strain to domestic budgets and making an early interest rate cut less likely. This hike has prompted concern among policymakers and the general public, with rising living expenses still testing economic stability. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose to …

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Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell inject new life into Shakespeare's beloved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, in Jamie Lloyd's lively new production at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The play, which is famous for its quick wit, mistaken identities, and energetic romantic battles, gets a fresh new voice under Lloyd's direction, combining humor with strongly felt …