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NERDs: The Gen Zers who believe they will never be able to retire

An increasing number of Gen Zers have stopped believing in pensions and are convinced they will never be able to stop working.

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Before New York City, Norway had already banned AI in schools

This move follows New York City clamping down on smartphone usage in schools last year, and has been widely supported across social media platforms like X.

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Why Gen Z may not actually be ready for the workplace

Despite several young workers believing they already possess skills needed for the workplace, many managers and senior leaders think differently.

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X's new payments app X Money hit by mass hacking attempt

Unsolicited password reset emails have hit X users after the launch of X Money, with the platform warning that hackers could be behind a wider phishing attempt.

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Apple joins Google in renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America'

Apple Maps now shows Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for US users, following Google's lead in complying with US President Donald Trump's order as trade talks with Canada sour.

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From ghost launching to broligarchy: The tech terms defining our era

As the digital landscape evolves, more new tech terms have surfaced, covering everything from the overwhelming presence of AI to the rising power of tech bros.

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What are phantom scams, and why do they end with you robbing yourself?

No hacker, no crime, no bank on the other end of the line — just a script designed to make you empty your own account. Here's how phantom scams work, and how to hang up in time.

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Ox Alpha: A powerful, mysterious AI model no one will admit to making

Ox Alpha's release has led to increased fears of China swiftly overtaking Western powers like the US in the global AI race.

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What is phubbing? The tech habit quietly damaging relationships

As our digital footprints grow, questions about digital privacy and tech habits are becoming more common between couples.

Space

African nations ramp up space programmes to cut reliance on the West

Eighteen African countries have now launched satellites, as the continent builds its own space sector and looks to cut reliance on foreign, Western powers.

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The rise of retro tech among Gen Zers

As social media fatigue grows, Gen Zers are opting to take a break with retro devices like flip phones and vinyl records.

Mobility

Could magnesium become the new lithium for electric vehicles?

While magnesium is cheaper, more abundant and potentially safer than lithium, significant practical considerations remain before magnesium batteries can become more common in electric vehicles.

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AI has failed to win people's trust. Its makers? Even less trusted

Surveys on both sides of the Atlantic reveal a public more wary than wowed by AI, with distrust extending well beyond the technology and onto the tech executives promoting it.

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Meta 'knew and did nothing,' whistleblower reveals in child safety trial

Prosecutors have claimed that Meta was aware of the damage its platforms did to young users' mental health, but chose to hide it and keep harvesting their data.

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China's viral dancing robots power Unitree's 600% stock market debut

Unitree, known for its dancing and backflipping robots, saw shares surge as much as 629% on its Shanghai stock market debut.

Economy

UK inflation hits four-month high of 2.9% as energy bills soar

A 13% jump in the energy price cap drove UK inflation to 2.9% in July, the sharpest gas price rise in almost four years.

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Meta collects three times more user data than Microsoft or Apple

New research shows Meta's apps collect an average of 25 out of 35 possible data types, more than any other tech giant.

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How the Meta trial could change Facebook and Instagram forever

A landmark trial in California could force Meta to overhaul Facebook and Instagram after four states accused the company of designing its platforms to hook young users and hiding what it knew about the harm.

Economy

UK wage growth lags as Iran war weighs on cost of living

The ongoing Middle East crisis has led to soaring energy prices across the UK and much of Europe, further contributing to higher living costs.

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FIRE: The movement helping young people retire decades early

As more employees face workplace burnout or choose to pursue passion projects, FIRE is increasingly becoming a way to achieve financial independence early.

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