Technology

The Ministry of Justice is developing a system that aims to ‘predict’ who will commit murder, as part of a “data science” project using sensitive personal data on hundreds of thousands of people.

Tariffs seem poised to make nearly every new piece of technology more expensive for US consumers. But in times of economic uncertainty, repair offers resilience and keeps costs down by letting you keep your current devices working like new for longer.

That’s not to say repair is immune; the cost of getting quality parts and tools will also go up. We’re doing everything we can to mitigate these new costs while maintaining our high standards of quality and safety, though we won’t be able to avoid them entirely. But the cost of repair will likely remain significantly lower than the price of a new device.

Tariffs inflate costs and create economic uncertainty. An analysis in January 2025 by the Consumer Technology Association (an organization we usually disagree with, due to their anti-repair positions) indicates that proposed tariffs could raise consumer electronics prices by up to 16.4%. Last week’s announcement revealed tariffs even higher than CTA assumed, further emphasizing the need for repair. For example, the manufacturing cost of a new iPhone is expected to jump from about $550 to $850—and some if not all of that increase will need to be passed on to consumers.

The days when conspiracy theories, disinformation and fake news were confined to the internet’s fringes are long gone. They are now part of mainstream global debate, influencing elections, disrupting markets and challenging the boundaries of free speech. As the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 revealed, disinformation remains the top short-term risk for the second consecutive year. It has the power to erode trust, deepen divisions, and weaken governance and global cooperation. With regulation still lagging behind the fast pace of technological change, the risk is not only persistent but growing.

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Companies are selling homes in illegal settlements and individuals are fundraising to buy weapons for Israeli soldiers in Gaza.

Necessity is the mother of all inventions, the saying goes, and Huawei has had to adapt fast or risk becoming a footnote, having to literally fight for its survival.

Huawei revenues are almost back to their 2020 peak

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Peter Theil protege and director of Trump's Office of Science Technology and Policy, Michael Kratsios will lead AI policy.

Kratsios was actually Trump's acting director of OSTP during his previous administration during a time when supporters of the president claim the NIH took advantage of empty cabinet positions in order to advocate for "dangerous" gain of function research. Kratsios also led White House efforts to use cutting edge technology to limit misinformation about COVID-19 and track the spread of the virus in the U.S. during the early months of the pandemic.

Trump has now asked Kratsios to "blaze a trail" for science and tech supremacy.

Some lawmakers think additional guardrails are needed for future uses. For now, the facility will use AI to comply with regulations

• Uber has been compelled to change its traditional commission-based pricing for its two- and three-wheeler segments in India.
• The shift towards subscription-based models, pioneered by companies like Namma Yatri, is gaining traction in India and is seen by some experts as a potential global trend.
• The Indian government is actively promoting commission-free alternatives, creating uncertainty about the future landscape.