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Apple Pushes Deeper AI Integration in iOS Update, Expanding On-Device Processing

More intelligence on the device Apple has rolled out an iOS update that expands on-device artificial intelligence features, aiming to

Rare Black Wolves Spotted in Poland, Stirring Debate Over Genetics and Conservation

A striking sight in the wild A pair of rare black wolves has been captured on camera in a Polish

Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra Leica Edition Brings a Manual Zoom Ring Back to Smartphones

Hardware-first camera control Xiaomi has unveiled a 17 Ultra Leica Edition smartphone that leans heavily into camera-first design, including a

Urban Fox Populations Grow as Wildlife Adapts to City Life

Animals in changing habitats Urban fox populations are increasing across several major cities, reflecting wildlife adaptation to human-dominated environments. Researchers

Rising Sea Levels Push Coastal Cities to Rethink Urban Planning

Climate pressure on shorelines Coastal cities worldwide are accelerating plans to adapt to rising sea levels, as new data highlight

Semiconductor Supply Chains Rebalance as Asia Expands Advanced Chip Capacity

Manufacturing shifts accelerate Global semiconductor supply chains are undergoing a recalibration as several Asian economies expand advanced chip manufacturing. New

Rare Snow Leopard Cubs Spotted in Central Asia Conservation Zone

Breakthrough for wildlife protection Conservationists confirmed the sighting of rare snow leopard cubs in a protected area of Central Asia,

Global Emissions Plateau as Clean Energy Growth Offsets Demand Surge

Energy transition momentum Global carbon emissions showed signs of leveling off as rapid growth in clean energy offset rising electricity

OpenAI Unveils New Safety Layers as AI Deployment Accelerates Worldwide

Expanded safeguards and deployment pace OpenAI announced a new set of safety layers aimed at managing risks as advanced artificial

Major Tech Firms Face New AI Safety Rules as Governments Tighten Oversight

Regulation gathers pace  Governments moved on December 25 to tighten oversight of advanced artificial intelligence systems, signaling a new phase