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Hands-on with Xreal’s Project Aura prototype glasses: they feel like VR shrunken to a far smaller form, the 70° FoV is small but enough for immersion, and more — The Xreal-made hardware is one element of a th…
Major Bonnie Blue arrest update as adult star to be quizzed by immigration officials in next 48hrs amid Bali ordeal
BONNIE Blue is to be quizzed by immigration officials within the next 48 hours to decide her fate after being arrested in Bali. The Brit porn star, 26, was hauled into custody alongside 17 male tourists between 19 and 40 years old for allegedly making …
Wreck of 2,000-year-old pleasure boat discovered off Egypt’s coast
Underwater archaeologists announced they had discovered the ancient wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria.
Israeli government accused of intimidation and harassment after raid on UN building
The Israeli government has been accused of intimidation, harassment and a “blatant disregard” of its obligations by the United Nations after Israeli officials raided a UN building in Jerusalem.
UN aid agency cuts appeal for 2026 to €28bn after lowest annual support in a decade
This year, the UN system slashed thousands of jobs, notably at its migration and refugee agencies, and Secretary General António Guterres’ office has launched a review of UN operations.
Trump to announce $12 billion aid package for farmers caught up in trade war
President Donald Trump has imposed shifting tariff policies on most countries, while pushing to reshape relationships with China and other major trade partners.
4 dead, 1 missing after wave drags swimmers out to sea at Spain tourist spot
A powerful wave dragged a group of swimmers at a popular seawater pool along the coast of the Spanish island of Tenerife. At least four people have died and one is missing.
On anniversary of the fall of Bashar Assad, Syrians and their country struggle to heal
One year on since Syria’s former president fled to Russia, citizens celebrate the anniversary but also account their challenges.
Google says it’s working to create two different categories of AI-powered smart glasses: one with screens launching in 2026 and another that’s audio-focused (Chris Welch/Bloomberg)
Chris Welch / Bloomberg:
Google says it’s working to create two different categories of AI-powered smart glasses: one with screens launching in 2026 and another that’s audio-focused — Alphabet Inc.’s Google said it’s working to crea…
Pressure builds on Apple and CEO Tim Cook with holiday executive shakeup
Apple has seen extraordinary turnover in its top ranks over just the past week.