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Bird identification apps are helping millions of people recognise birds by their appearance, songs and calls, making birdwatching more accessible to beginners. Merlin Bird ID, developed by the Cornell Lab…

ChangXin Memory Technologies became mainland China’s most valuable listed company after its shares surged 466% on their first day of trading in Shanghai. The Chinese memory chipmaker closed at 49…

New York City’s Flatiron Building is nearing the end of a major conversion from offices into luxury residences, with apartments priced from nearly $11 million to $58.5 million. The project…

South Korea’s overnight delivery industry is facing renewed scrutiny over the health risks carried by warehouse staff and drivers who keep the country’s early-morning services running. The debate centres on…

UK businesses are increasingly using TikTok livestreams to demonstrate products, answer questions and sell directly to viewers. TikTok Shop says its UK sales increased by more than 30% year over…

Lindt & Sprüngli is considering selective price reductions and additional promotions after higher chocolate prices contributed to a sharp drop in sales volumes. The Swiss chocolate maker said it would…

Sainsbury’s has opened its first supermarket in Dumfries after securing approval to convert a former Homebase unit despite objections from Tesco and Morrisons. The retailer invested £17 million in the…

Primark has permanently reduced prices on hundreds of bestselling clothing items as it seeks to reinforce its position as a low-cost fashion retailer. The reductions cover womenswear, menswear and childrenswear,…

Shein reported a $99 million net loss for the first quarter of 2026 after higher US import duties slowed sales in its largest market. The Singapore-headquartered online retailer recorded net…

US prosecutors have charged an Atlanta man with allegedly providing border officers a passcode that erased his phone during an airport inspection. Security specialists believe it may be the first…

Teenage and early-20s founders are raising millions of dollars for AI startups before gaining the work experience investors once expected. AI development tools have made it easier to build software…

India’s cybercrime agency has directed GitHub to restrict access to three repositories connected to Bitchat, an open-source messaging app that works without internet access or central servers. The request has…

World, the digital identity project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has raised $52.5 million through a private sale of its WLD cryptocurrency. Pantera Capital led the transaction, with participation…

A coalition of AI and technology companies has urged US policymakers not to impose broad restrictions on open-weight models amid concerns about intellectual property theft and advanced Chinese AI systems.…

Electric vehicle maker Rivian has sued the US government to recover tariffs it paid under President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” trade measures. The Supreme Court ruled in February that the…

Bluesky is expanding Attie, its AI assistant for building custom social feeds, into a research tool that can analyse discussions across the wider AT Protocol network. A new feature called…

AI image and video company Midjourney has acquired Co-Star, a social astrology app with about 4.3 million monthly active users. The financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction reportedly…

OpenAI has added ChatGPT Voice to its desktop app, allowing users to speak with AI agents while they complete coding and multi-step computer tasks. The update connects voice conversations with…

Facebook is introducing a dedicated Marketplace seller app, a free identity verification badge and an optional full-screen video interface. The updates are designed to simplify selling, increase trust between users…

Alphabet reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results as demand for AI infrastructure and enterprise software pushed Google Cloud revenue up 82% from a year earlier. Cloud sales reached $24.8 billion, compared with…