Top 10 AI news

An Uber taxi minicab on a UK street.

Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’

Hailing app will now act as agent rather than supplier outside London, avoiding VAT requirement.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2026-01-02

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‘They sowed chaos to no avail’: the lasting legacy of Elon Musk’s Doge

A look at the impact and aftermath of Elon Musk’s Dogecoin experiment and its effect on government and markets.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2026-01-01

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Elon Musk’s 2025 recap: how the world’s richest person became its most chaotic

A year in review of Elon Musk’s unpredictable actions and their global consequences.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-12-31

A man wearing a Vision Pro in a store, in front of a poster of a woman wearing the headset

Apple reportedly cuts production of Vision Pro headset after poor sales

Apple is scaling back production of its Vision Pro headset following disappointing sales figures.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2026-01-01

Yoshua Bengio

AI showing signs of self-preservation and humans should be ready to pull plug, says pioneer

AI pioneer warns that artificial intelligence is exhibiting self-preservation instincts and urges readiness to intervene if necessary.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-12-30

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Tesla publishes analyst forecasts suggesting sales set to fall

Tesla releases analyst projections indicating a potential decline in sales for the upcoming year.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-12-31

A view of the office block lit up at night by the windows in which the lights are still on

The office block where AI ‘doomers’ gather to predict the apocalypse

Inside the community of AI skeptics and their efforts to forecast and prevent catastrophic outcomes.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-12-30

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The best cross trainers in the UK for a low-impact workout at home, tested

A review of the top cross trainers available in the UK for effective, low-impact home workouts.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-12-31

Steve Carell in Mountainhead.

‘Move fast, break stuff’: how tech bros became Hollywood’s go-to baddie in 2025

Exploring the trend of tech entrepreneurs as villains in recent Hollywood films.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-12-30

An illustration of a computer popup box screen warning that a system has been hacked

‘Why should we pay these criminals?’: the hidden world of ransomware negotiations

An inside look at the secretive negotiations between ransomware attackers and their victims.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-12-29

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From that bird guy to ‘bus aunty’: the real social media personalities rising above AI slop

Profiles of authentic social media stars who stand out amid a sea of AI-generated content.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-12-28

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold stood up while partially closed on a wooden table.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: Dust-resistant and more durable foldable phone

A review of Google’s latest foldable phone, highlighting its durability and AI features.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-10-30

An Apple iPhone 17 pictured on a wooden table showing its lockscreen.

iPhone 17 review: The Apple smartphone to get this year

A comprehensive review of the iPhone 17, Apple’s flagship smartphone for the year.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-10-22

Apple iPhone Air review showing the lockscreen held  in a hand.

iPhone Air review: Apple’s pursuit of absolute thinness

Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet, reviewed for design, performance, and usability.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-10-15

Apple iPhone 17 Pro review showing the aluminium and glass back back stood up on a table.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: Different looks but still all about the zoom

A review of the iPhone 17 Pro, focusing on its camera and design improvements.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-10-08

A 40mm Apple Watch SE 3 showing the flux watch face on a male wrist.

Apple Watch SE 3 review: The bargain smartwatch for iPhone

Apple’s affordable smartwatch option reviewed for features and value.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-11-04

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Oakley Meta Vanguard review: Fantastic AI running glasses linked to Garmin

A review of Oakley’s AI-powered running glasses and their integration with Garmin devices.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-11-03

Apple Watch Ultra 3 showing the new Waypoint watch face.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 review: The biggest and best smartwatch for an iPhone

Apple’s top-tier smartwatch reviewed for its features, size, and performance.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-10-27

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro adventure watch showing the time and workout stats on a wrist.

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro review: Built-in LTE and satellite for phone-free messaging

A review of Garmin’s adventure watch with LTE and satellite messaging capabilities.

Source: The Guardian | Date: 2025-10-21