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Poop DNA tests and AI dog surveillance: The tech changing pet care.

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Facial recognition AI trained to work on bears

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A humanoid robot is carried by technicians after being knocked out in a kickboxing match at the World Humanoid Robot Games on August 15, 2025 in Beijing, China.

2025 proved humanoid robots are here to stay. And fall down.

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Rivian announces AI chip in move towards self-driving future

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Robot dog with Elon Musk’s head poops out AI generated art

By Mack DeGeurin

A brightly coloured illustration which can be viewed in any direction. It has many elements to it working together: men in suits around a table, someone in a data centre, big hands controlling the scenes and holding a phone, people in a production line. Motifs such as network diagrams and melting emojis are placed throughout the busy vignettes.

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Science confirms hand gestures make you seem more persuasive

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Turkey tallying could get a boost from AI-powered drones

AI created video of bunnies on a trampoline

AI videos of animals could be dangerous. Here’s how to spot them.

By Margherita Bassi

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How to use AI Mode instead of regular Google searches (or avoid it altogether)

In 3D the kissing number is 12, as illustrated by basketballs. Illustration: Kira Vesikko / Aalto University

Human outsmarts Google DeepMind AI, solving centuries-old ‘kissing problem’

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How to use Visual Intelligence on your iPhone with iOS 26

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AI may help you pick the perfect avocado