Microsoft AI launches its first in-house models
Microsoft’s AI division announced its first homegrown AI models on Thursday: MAI-Voice-1 AI and MAI-1-preview. The company says its new MAI-Voice-1 speech model can generate a minute’s worth of audio…
US Open 2025 results: Jannik Sinner beats Alexei Popyrin to reach third round
Defending champion Jannik Sinner beats world number 36 Alexei Popyrin in straight sets to secure a safe passage through to the US Open third round.
Nick Woltemade: Newcastle close on striker signing that could impact Alexander Isak’s future
Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Germany striker Nick Woltemade in a move that could have a knock-on effect on Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak.
Trump ‘not surprised’ as Russian strikes kill 21 in Kyiv
People take shelter inside an underground parking during Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine on August 28, 2025. — Reuters EU, UK summon…
Opinion – Turkey’s Role in Europe’s Post-American Defense
Europe must take Turkey for what it is: not a replacement for the United States, not an ally of destiny, but a partner of convenience.
BBC News quiz of the week: What food did Meghan reveal Harry doesn’t like?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Brazil’s Place in Trump’s New Economic Vision
Brazil is likely to do better by pursuing a less-US centered and ever more autonomous course that focuses more on the Global south.
Google’s Pixel Care Plus includes free screen and battery repair
Google is phasing out its Preferred Care extended warranty plan for the Pixel Care Plus program. Pricing between the two is pretty similar. You’ll still pay $8 per-month, or $159…
The best Labor Day TV sales
Yes, even this 98-inch mode is discounted. | Image: TCL Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, which is a bit sad, but it’s a great time to…
Xbox’s cross-device play history syncs your recently played games on every screen
On Thursday, Xbox announced it’s widely rolling out cross-device play history. With the new update, even if you’re on a different Xbox console, Ally handheld, or PC, your recently played…