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Alligator Alcatraz held detainees in cages the size of phone booths, DHS watchdog says (opens on the publisher’s site)
Office of inspector general’s report says practice at Florida immigration jail is not aligned with ‘humane treatment’Before the facility was shuttered, detainees at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” federal immigration jail were frequently locked in outside metal cages no bigger than a phone booth…
OpenAI CEO calls for AI pacing as Trump insists he's not downplaying risk (opens on the publisher’s site)
AI development is "walking a narrow middle path," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.
Connecticut plans to turn contaminated 66-acre mill site into riverside park (opens on the publisher’s site)
New Milford plans to redevelop a former brass mill site into a municipal campus. This project includes a new fire-training tower assembled from shipping containers. The town acquired the contaminated property after a lengthy legal dispute. Moving public works will also free up land for a riverside…
Ukraine war, Red Sea attacks raise milling costs in Egypt, Saudi Arabia (opens on the publisher’s site)
The cost of a loaf of bread is shaped not only by wheat prices, but also by wars, shipping routes, and the structure of food supply chains, according to a new study published in the Future Business Journal. The study examined how geopolitical risks affected value-chain costs in the milling…
Maratha quota march: Activist Jarange to enter Mumbai with just 4-5 aides (opens on the publisher’s site)
Mumbai Police Refuse Protest Permission Again; CM Requests Activist To Reconsider Decision
EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier (opens on the publisher’s site)
Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities.
How to know if your USB-C ports can support video (opens on the publisher’s site)
Your USB-C port can do a lot, but it won't necessarily be able to transfer video. Understanding what yours can do makes it easy to choose the best video option.
There’s every reason to slow AI development. But here’s why it probably won’t happen. (opens on the publisher’s site)
The risks of disaster are real. But who wants to give up those massive stock valuations?
Reject bribes, uphold integrity, CCB warns new officers (opens on the publisher’s site)
The Code of Conduct Bureau has warned its new officers to reject bribes and uphold integrity in their duties following a four-week training at the EFCC Aca Read More: https://punchng.com/reject-bribes-uphold-integrity-ccb-warns-new-officers/
Siri AI is here as Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and other major OS updates (opens on the publisher’s site)
The kinks are still being worked out for users in the EU and China though.
With iOS 27, I’m actually using Siri again (opens on the publisher’s site)
Apple’s long-delayed Siri overhaul is finally here with iOS 27, and it changes how useful the assistant feels day to day.
macOS 27 is available now (opens on the publisher’s site)
Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on Monday, which brings the new Siri AI assistant, Liquid Glass improvements, improved performance, and more. The update is compatible with all Macs with Apple Silicon, but not Intel Macs - Apple released its final big update for Intel-based Macs last year with…
macOS 27: new Siri takes on AI productivity apps (opens on the publisher’s site)
The two most noticeable things about macOS 27 Golden Gate are the newly updated Siri AI and the design changes that make windows and icons more consistent.
Rain, mud and grit define Sole Destroyer Half Marathon (opens on the publisher’s site)
Runners braved rain, cold, and muddy hills in the Oxford Striders races in Nahoon, with Awonke Bungu and Andrea Ranger taking top honours in the men’s and women’s half marathons, respectively.
Apple releases iOS 27 with Siri AI overhaul (opens on the publisher’s site)
The iOS 27 update arrives just in time for the iPhone 18 Pro release. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Apple is now rolling out its iOS 27 update to compatible devices today, alongside the watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27 updates. Siri AI is the headline feature across all four…
Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive? (opens on the publisher’s site)
The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.
Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review (opens on the publisher’s site)
Valve's new $1,059 VR hardware tries to revive an abandoned VR "revolution."
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059 and ships with Half Life: Alyx (opens on the publisher’s site)
Valve has unveiled pricing for its new VR headset, and like the Steam Machine, it's bound to be controversial.
AI has arrived in South Africa’s boardrooms – but company law hasn’t caught up (opens on the publisher’s site)
Werner Pfennig/PexelsAI is beginning to influence how boards of directors make decisions in South African companies. Directors use it to do things like assess financial information, predict market trends or identify potential risks before making strategic decisions. But there is a problem. South…
Germany to deploy remaining soldiers to Lithuania after volunteer shortfall (opens on the publisher’s site)
By the end of 2027, around 4,800 German troops are expected to be stationed permanently in Lithuania as part of the 45th Panzer Brigade, on NATO's eastern flank.
4 buyers paid Rs 2.08cr each for flats, but pool, gym missing; RERA orders Rs 10L (opens on the publisher’s site)
A reputed builder has been asked to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to four homebuyers after a joint inspection and photographs showed that several amenities promised in the project, including a senior citizen park, open gym, spa, amphitheatre and sports facilities, had not been delivered.
What makes digital wallets safer than physical ones? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Digital wallets are convenient, but they also bring a ton of security features that help keep your cards protected.