Today's Top Technology Stories

1. Tech giant Meta buys Chinese-founded AI firm Manus

Meta says 'autonomous' AI agent will help improve the lives of billions following rare deal amid US-China tech rivalry. Mark Zuckerberg speaks. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during an event at the Biohub Imaging Institute in Redwood City, California, ...

2. Forget drastic New Year's resolutions: 5 slow nature hobbies to try in 2026

Forest bathing · Find your nearest woodland. You don't need acres of forest to connect with nature; a tree-filled area of your local park also works. · Go phone-free. Use this as an opportunity to take mindful time away from technology. · Engage all of your ...

3. Are You a Super-Recognizer? AI Faces Are Harder Than Ever to Identify

When critics forecast the terrible future of artificial intelligence, they generally focus on the concept of AI "slop" that will overwhelm us with low-quality facsimiles of real human work. But what about when AI can do things so well that they're ...