'Superintelligence Can Become Super Dangerous': SoftBank Chief On AI Risks
An exponential surge in AI capabilities makes it imperative for countries to build trust so that they can harness the technology together, Masayoshi Son said at an event.
The Download: AI’s popularity paradox and EmTech Future 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. People really hate AI, so why can’t they get enough? —Will Douglas…
Georgia officials hunt for suspect in shooting that killed two and injured 35

A homecoming celebration turned into a scene of deadly violence, as dozens of shots were fired into a crowd.
Can Safeworld convince people that GenAI robots won’t hurt them?

Safeworld is building digital humans to make sure robots don’t hurt the real ones.
Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say

The Omani national was a “lone wolf” extremist, according to the reports.
Indian singer Anuv Jain on finding success without the Bollywood boost

The star reveals why he is “very selective” about releasing music – and shares his future collab hopes.
Nobel Prize awarded for revealing inner workings of the brain

US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
Explaining Hall-effect, TMR, and other new types of "mechanical" switches

Ars Technica’s guide to new keyboard sensing technologies.
Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100

Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
Withings BodyScan 2 Review: Worth Its Weight

After months of testing, this high-end smart scale has made me rethink how much a bathroom weigh-in can tell me.