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A coffee roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising

A coffee roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising

HELSINKI (AP) — An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence in a trial in which it's hoped that technology can ease the workload in a sector that traditionally prid
Bitcoin's latest 'halving' has arrived. Here's what you need to know

Bitcoin's latest 'halving' has arrived. Here's what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — The “miners” who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are taking a 50% pay cut — effectively reducing new production of the world’s largest cryptocurrency, again. Bitcoin's latest “halving" appeared to occur Friday night.
MPs grill 'incompetent' health agency on fired National Microbiology Lab scientists

MPs grill 'incompetent' health agency on fired National Microbiology Lab scientists

OTTAWA — Federal officials in charge of the National Microbiology Lab defended security protocols at the Winnipeg institution against accusations from MPs of bureaucratic incompetence Friday.
Here’s how Phish is using the Sphere's technology to give fans something completely different

Here’s how Phish is using the Sphere's technology to give fans something completely different

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Phish opened its four-night stay at the Sphere Thursday with a four-hour show that used the advanced technology in the $2.3 billion arena to deliver a show that even the band's most ardent fans have never experienced before.
Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports

Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports

LONDON (AP) — Olympic organizers unveiled their strategy Friday to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology.
TikTok testing Instagram-rival app TikTok Notes in Canada

TikTok testing Instagram-rival app TikTok Notes in Canada

TORONTO — TikTok is testing an app that rivals Instagram in Canada. The social media company says TikTok Notes became available for download and "limited testing" in Canada and Australia this week. TikTok Notes allows users to share photos and text.
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

HONG KONG (AP) — Apple said it had removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities.
Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president

Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who will run United Nations climate talks this November views the negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb global warming.
Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X

Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X

ISLAMABAD (AP) — An important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X , saying on Friday that it violates citizens' right to speech and expression.

Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over "groundless" reviews

TOKYO (AP) — A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against U.S. search giant Google, demanding damages for what they claim are unpoliced derogatory and often false comments.
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