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<p>An AI chatbot powered by Google will take orders at a Wendy’s drive-through in the US </p>
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Wendy’s to use Google AI chatbot to take drive-through orders in US

A new trial could see AI bots become a mainstay at the fast-food chain’s restaurants

<p>This year, Google I/O is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10</p>
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What to expect from Google I/O 2023

Google’s developer conference could have plenty of goodies for consumers, too

Tech

Uber launches UK flight bookings in ‘one-stop shop’ transport app push

Uber UK’s General Manager Andrew Brem says flight booking will take ‘as little as one minute’

Tech

WhatsApp accused of constantly using mic on smartphones

The company says a ‘bug’ is displaying incorrect privacy information on Android phones

Science

Baby with DNA from three people born in the UK

The scientific technique is designed to prevent children being born with devastating mitochondrial diseases.
Tech

Twitter upgrades direct messages and claims voice calls are on the way

This could be one step closer to Elon Musk’s social media platform becoming an ‘everything app’

Science

What is mitochondrial donation treatment and who can get it?

News that a baby has been born in the UK using DNA from three people is a testimony to the advancement of science

Science

Thousands take antidepressants for pain without proof they work – experts

The new study included 176 trials and almost 30,000 patients.
Science

UK-based tech company claims quantum computing ‘breakthrough’

Scientists at Quantinuum said they are now a step closer towards making quantum computing fault tolerant.
Tech

Inmarsat and Viasat £5.4bn merger approved by watchdog

The takeover of UK firm Inmarsat by US firm Viasat is not expected to limit competition in the satellite sector, the CMA said.
Tech

Twitter plans to cull inactive accounts

Elon Musk has announced dormant Twitter accounts will be removed to free up handles

Tech

Why Discord wants all its users to change their usernames

The messaging app wants to make it asier for you to connect with friends

Science

Butterflies named after Lord Of The Rings villain Sauron

Scientists have given the new genus the name Saurona.
Science

One in 10 people in UK affected by autoimmune disorders – study

Researchers said their work highlights the compelling need to investigate the underlying causes of the conditions.
Tech

EU gives stark warning to Apple not to throttle charging speeds

The iPhone 15 will not be sold within the EU if Apple hobbles generic USB-C cables

Tech

Podcast: Evolution of coronation broadcast tech

Plus! The 1953 Queen’s coronation colour television first & importance of printing photos

Science

Quitting smoking early linked to better chance of surviving lung cancer – study

The longer a patient had gone without smoking before being diagnosed – the better their odds of survival were, research suggested.
Tech

Google Pixel Fold revealed ahead of official launch

The folding phone will open like a book to reveal a small tablet-sized display

Science

Eta Aquariid meteor shower to light up the night sky with shooting stars

The celestial display is expected to peak in the early hours of May 6 with up to 50 meteors per hour.
Tech

TSB warns about scams on platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram

Social media companies must ‘urgently clean up their platforms’, the bank said.
Tech

London company Nothing confirms the Phone (2)

The follow-up to Nothing’s million-selling Android smartphone is almost here

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Super Mario Bros. Movie streamed more than 9 million times on Twitter

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has created a perfect storm for piracy to flourish

London

Claim your very own piece of Coronation history - with Standard NFT

The Standard has commissioned artist Trevor Jones to celebrate the Coronation with this unique NFT — available for readers to own for free

Science

Giraffes can make predictions based on statistics, scientists suggest

Experiments show they are able to predict the odds of getting their preferred treat.
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Why are authorities talking about AI and what are other countries doing?

The Competition and Markets Authority said it would look into whether rules need to be changed to protect both competition and consumers.
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What is alt text? Twitter meme criticised for misusing feature

The Twitter meme sees people using the alt text feature to make jokes

Science

Astronomers ‘find evidence of two planets under construction in distant star’

These unseen newborn planets are stirring up dust around TW Hydrae about 200 light years from Earth.
Gaming

Interactive video game exhibition to open at Science Museum

The exhibition will feature more than 160 consoles and hundreds of video games

Tech

How will AI facial recognition be used at the King’s Coronation?

Almost a million CCTV cameras in central London enable faces to be picked out from crowds and people to be tracked in real-time.

Tech

World Password Day: Best ways to stay safe online

It’s not only Star Wars Day and a local election that makes May 4 important

Tech

Blue checkmarks are coming to Gmail

Verified businesses should give email recipients confidence in who they’re dealing with.

Science

Moment distant planet swallowed by star captured by astronomers

Earth will also be engulfed by the Sun — but not for billions of years

Tech

Microsoft’s Bing chat bot will let you make restaurant reservations

All you need is a Microsoft account — that includes any old Hotmail addresses you may have — and the Microsoft Edge browser app

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Passkeys: Google takes a step towards ditching passwords forever

As long as you have a device on you, you need never enter a password again

Tech

Dangerous electrical goods remained on sale via Facebook after alerts

Charity Electrical Safety First flagged 10 products to Meta on February 28 after it identified them as posing a risk of electric shock and fire.
Science

Chimpanzees can combine calls to communicate new meaning – study

Researchers suggest this ability might be evolutionarily more ancient than previously thought.
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UK competition watchdog launches review of AI market

The CMA said it will look at the opportunities and risks of AI, focusing on what competition rules and consumer protections may be needed.