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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

AI firm Micro AGI is offering free cleaning and chef services in New York City, with staff equipped with recording devices. The data collected is used to train future AI robots for tasks like cleaning and personal care, raising privacy concerns among experts.

The Nex Playground, a new cube-shaped video game console, uses AI and body movements instead of controllers to encourage children to be active. Despite its niche focus, it surprisingly ranked as the third best-selling console in the US during Black Friday 2025.

Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator, is exploring low-orbit satellite communications, aiming to connect India from the skies. The company plans to partner with global providers for a quick rollout while building its own long-term capabilities and ground infrastructure.

GTA 6, set for release on November 19, 2026, will feature a playable female protagonist, Lucia, alongside Jason, in a Bonnie and Clyde-esque adventure through a fictional Florida-inspired state, Leonida, with Vice City as its main city.

Waymo is recalling almost 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. due to software issues that caused some vehicles to drive into freeway construction zones. The company cited 13 incidents in Phoenix and San Francisco, leading to a voluntary recall and temporary restriction of freeway operations.

AI pioneer Yann LeCun criticized Elon Musk's xAI as a "failure" due to team departures and warned of a potential "big bubble explosion" in the AI industry, citing high operational costs and investor-funded usage.