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NASA photo-fed a UFO conspiration decades in the making: Space crab shock NASA image taken by Curiosity, showing a rocky outcrop. A shadowy formation resembling a ‘space crab’ sparked wild online speculation—though scientists say it’s a classic case of pareidolia: the brain seeing patterns where none exist. Credit: NASA Was the NASA photo that sparked the UFO conspiracy a decade …

Multiverse. Credit: Instagram @joinmultiverse Spanish startup Multiverse Computing has raised €189 million ($217 million) to scale its breakthrough AI compression technology, CompactifAI, which shrinks large language models (LLMs) by up to 95 per cent with no performance loss. The San Sebastián-based firm announced the Series B funding on June 12, led by Bullhound Capital, with support from HP Inc, Forgepoint …

We have reached a critical crossroads when it comes to youth digital security. Photo by Mariia Sharabaieva on Unsplash As parents and grandmothers, we have seen our children and grandchildren develop in the digital era, and marveled at their tech-savvy skills. Research suggests that even platforms meant to connect and empower young people can inadvertently expose these individuals to harmful …

Spanish manufacturers are taking advantage of this trend by creating distributed production networks which can quickly respond to local demand. Photo by Osman Dikyar via Unsplash Spain is positioning itself to be a key player within Europe’s additive manufacturing revolution. Valencia will host the 10th European Additive Manufacturing Conference in October. This event marks a decade of innovation on the …

ChatGPT has gone down. Credit: Ascannio / Shutterstock OpenAI’s owners spoke out about the ChatGPT issues that users are facing today, Tuesday June 10, 2025. There have been reports of more than 1400 complaints in the UK. Not all users are affected yet. Some complaints include examples of error message that read: “A Network Error Occurred.” Please check your internet …

Staying alert to scams is the key in 2025. Credit : Shutterstock, tsingha25 It has never been simpler or more difficult to pay for anything. Scammers love the new ways of paying for things (contactless, QR code, bank transfers within seconds). Think again if you think you can’t be fooled! These tricks are very sneaky. Here is a quick guide …

Behind every response is a prediction engine—not a person. This is how ChatGPT works. Credit: Matheus Bernardelli via Canva.com ChatGPT can write poems, fix broken code, explain quantum theory, and debate moral philosophy—all in the same conversation. It is quick, polished, often surprisingly convincing, and it’s all in one conversation. Many people feel like they’re talking to an internet-savvy librarian. …

Google has been the default search engine for decades — but in 2025, that grip is loosening. Credit: Luca Sammarco, Pexels via Canva.com Google has been a homepage on the Internet for over 20 years. In 2025, however, a trend will emerge as users grow tired of sponsored links and SEO optimised noise. Google is losing its appeal as people …

Amazon’s delivery robots blur the distinction between man and machine. Credit: geralt via Canva.com Amazon is testing humanoid robotics to deliver packages. These machines do not fly or throw objects; they walk upright like humans. Agility Robotics makes them. These pedal bots will be trained to deliver packages and handle the final meter, the door. Amazon has already automated their …

Turning off Gemini in your Google account is simple—just a few clicks in your Gmail settings and you’re back in control. Credit : jackpress, Shutterstock Google’s Gemini AI is everywhere these days – but you don’t have to put up with it if you don’t want to. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to turn it off without any tech …