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Anthropic has announced a new tool that brings Claude Code’s advanced capabilities to less tech-savvy users, letting them perform various actions without writing a single line of code. Dubbed Cowork, the tool can access folders on a user’s computer and read, modify, or delete files on their behalf. Claude Cowork can also spin up new projects using information from the folder, enabling tasks like generating reports based on a user’s notes. Anthropic says the tool can even be used for organizing old receipts and creating an expense-tracking spreadsheet, or cleaning up a messy downloads folder. Cowork can also utilize Claude’s…

The UK government is preparing its first under-5 screen time guidance for parents of young children, due in April, after raising concerns that heavy daily screen use can blunt toddlers’ language development as reported by The Guardian. The push is rooted in government-commissioned research that links the highest screen use in two-year-olds, around five hours a day, with weaker vocabulary than peers closer to 44 minutes a day. Screens are already close to universal at age two, so the guidance is being framed as help you can actually use, not a ban. Passive time is the target Ministers are focusing…

The festive spirit is in full swing at Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah as Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2026 delivers an exciting mix of world-class entertainment, unbeatable shopping offers, and rewarding experiences for visitors of all ages. Running until 1 February, Mercato is buzzing with energy, bringing families and shoppers together for unforgettable DSF moments. Taking centre stage is a spectacular entertainment lineup at Mercato, featuring the Rolling Gravity Circus—a modern acrobatic balance show on wheels that leaves audiences in awe. Adding to the excitement is the lively Jay Magic Comedy Show, captivating visitors with enchanting illusions and laugh-out-loud performances.…

We have all been there. You feel a weird pain in your side or get a confusing test result back from the doctor, and the first thing you do is open Google. You aren’t looking for a medical degree; you just want a quick answer to “am I okay?” But recently, Google had to pump the brakes on its AI search summaries because, as it turns out, asking a robot for medical advice might actually be dangerous. Google quietly scrubbed a bunch of AI-generated health summaries from its search results after an investigation revealed they were giving out inaccurate and…

One of the biggest announcements of the tech world — and between two of the biggest tech companies on the planet — was condensed in a brief joint statement with fewer than a hundred words. Apple announced that Gemini will be powering the rebirth of Siri assistant, and the framework that will power the AI software experiences on iPhones and Macs.  “These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year,” the company said. This is a huge win for Google, great news for Apple device users, and a self-admission that Apple couldn’t…

Previous reports had already indicated that Apple was discussing a Gemini partnership with Google to improve Siri’s AI capabilities. Now it’s official. Apple has confirmed that Google’s Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri, marking one of the biggest changes to Apple’s voice assistant since its launch. Apple confirmed the partnership in a statement shared with CNBC, saying it chose Google after weighing multiple options. “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users,” the company said.…

The next governance challenge that chief information officers (CIOs) can’t ignore in 2026 is the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) agent sprawl. The possibility of the uncontrolled expansion of AI agents across an organization is reminiscent of the shadow IT issues that arose in the 2010s when departments disregarded corporate IT and implemented tools they needed without guidance. The shadow IT phenomenon caused security issues and compliance blind spots.  AI agent sprawl is poised to repeat history, but with even more risk and complexity. AI capabilities are increasing, and as AI agents become more accessible, they are added to pivotal…

SpaceX’s Crew-11 is returning from the International Space Station (ISS) early due to a medical concern with one of its astronauts. It’s the first recorded case in which NASA has decided to bring home a crew member ahead of time due to a health issue. Crew-11 comprises Americans Michael Fincke and Zena Cardman, along with Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russia’s Oleg Platonov. They arrived at the ISS in August last year and were due to return to Earth next month. NASA has declined to reveal any details about the medical issue, and hasn’t said which astronaut is affected. But the…

What was once a simple signal for trust has become a place where potential customers feel like they have to keep a watchful eye. Reviews, including star ratings and written testimonials, have been overtaken by generative AI, automation, and increasingly commissioned reviews. As large language models (LLMs) lower the cost of producing content at scale, online reputation has become a greater risk for customers. Today, online reputation management (ORM) means having AI safety under control, platform governance, and creating a trustworthy infrastructure. The rise of fake reviews Fake reviews are no longer only written by paid actors. They have become…

OnePlus turned quite a few heads when it launched the OnePlus 13s, a rebadged version of the OnePlus 13T, outside of its home market. The handset practically reignited excitement in the compact flagship space, offering better value than popular models like the Samsung Galaxy S25, but it remained exclusive to the Indian market. Now, the Indian tipster Yogesh Brar claims that the handset’s successor — the OnePlus 15s — might not make it out of the Chinese market at all. In response to an X user asking whether the OnePlus 15s is canceled, the tipster said there’s a 90% chance…