Technology

Two uncrewed vessels named Defender 1 and Defender 2 now act as the Dutch navy's eyes and ears on the water, part of a broader push to keep sailors out of danger zones.

Electric car owners say some private car park signs do not clearly explain that charging bays can still carry parking fees or time restrictions

New York has become the first US state to impose a moratorium on large new data centre construction, pausing the development of facilities that have become central to the artificial intelligence boom but increasingly

AI is moving beyond chatbots into toys, dolls and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise but also risks crowding out human relationships.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 delivers snappy performance, long battery life and an excellent new haptic touchpad, but arrives with a hefty price increase.

Bots trained to sound like a candidate are increasingly engaging voters with personalized text messages, making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are adopting.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 keeps the company in the small-flagship race with a faster feel, AI features and usable battery life, though its camera trails some rivals

Apple’s latest cheapest new iPhone brings a faster chip, more storage and MagSafe to the mid-range 17e, while keeping the familiar older design