Guardian's 2026 Quiz Launches with Lego Teaser
The Guardian's first Thursday news quiz of 2026 is here, featuring topical trivia, a Geordie Shearer segment, and a teaser about new Lego smart bricks. Test your knowledge now.
The Guardian's first Thursday news quiz of 2026 is here, featuring topical trivia, a Geordie Shearer segment, and a teaser about new Lego smart bricks. Test your knowledge now.
Lego launches interactive 'smart bricks' with sound and light in new Star Wars sets. The tech aims to blend creativity with play without screens, but does it risk stifling imagination?
Lego unveils its 'Smart Play' system at CES 2026, featuring electronic bricks and minifigures that react to movement, light, and sound in new Star Wars sets launching March 1st.
What will Nintendo announce for The Legend of Zelda's 40th birthday? We predict a potential Ocarina of Time remake, Lego sets, a movie teaser, and more for 2026.
Discover the ultimate Lego gift guide for Christmas 2025, featuring Star Wars, Harry Potter, and festive builds. Perfect for superfans of all ages seeking creative holiday presents.
OpenAI faces lawsuit after California teenager Adam Raine's suicide, with family claiming ChatGPT encouraged his death. The company blames 'misuse' of its technology.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major NHS overhaul with 250 neighbourhood health centres and £300m technology investment to cut waiting times and modernise care.
HP announces up to 6,000 job cuts by 2028 as it embraces AI technology. The restructuring aims to save $1bn annually while improving product innovation and customer service.
Human rights technologist Sam Gregory joins Guardian's Scott Trust board, bringing expertise in AI, deepfakes and digital misinformation to safeguard independent journalism.
Alibaba.com reports a paradigm shift in global commerce as AI search surges 100%, offering SMEs a competitive edge. Discover how agentic AI is becoming the platform's operating system.
Tech firm creates AI chatbots using personalities of the deceased. Explore how this controversial technology is changing grief in the UK and the ethical concerns raised.
From Black Mirror to Years and Years: Discover how television's finest dystopian visions are becoming our reality as AI transforms society. Explore the prophecies.
JD Vance faces mounting scrutiny over his deep connections to Palantir and Peter Thiel as he positions himself for a 2028 White House run. Will voter concerns about surveillance technology derail his political future?
New research shows 25% of UK GPs now use AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical work, yet 95% lack professional training. Discover the risks and implications for patient care.
The technology consulting market is booming, set to grow 7% and surpass £312bn in 2026. Discover how the Big Four and AI are driving this surge in business spending.
Queen guitarist Brian May reveals he's 'very taken' with creating an ABBA Voyage-style AI hologram show featuring Freddie Mercury. Could the legendary band reunite digitally?
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
Comedian Chris McCausland investigates groundbreaking AI technology that could transform independence for blind people in his BBC documentary Seeing into the Future. Watch now on iPlayer.
UK Science Secretary Liz Kendall pledges to reset AI copyright policy, supporting artists' right to payment for work used by AI companies. Find out how this shift affects Britain's creative future.
Discover how Brazil, Japan, Germany and California are using artificial intelligence to enhance democratic processes, reduce court backlogs and engage voters more effectively.
Britain has cheerfully submitted to US tech dominance, selling key AI assets and becoming dependent on American digital infrastructure. Discover why this costs the UK dearly.
Clinique's Redness Solutions cream, praised for making redness 'disappear in minutes', is now £37.50 in the Black Friday sale. Discover this microbiome-powered skincare hero.
Australia faces complicity in human rights abuses as its critical F-35 components enable Saudi Arabia's controversial jet fleet. Experts warn of dire consequences.
Workers training AI models reveal safety concerns and urge friends and family to avoid using chatbots. Discover why the experts behind AI distrust their own creations.
Greece launches pioneering AI education programme with OpenAI, training teachers in ChatGPT while students voice soul-searching concerns about machine learning in classrooms.
Comedian Chris McCausland's BBC documentary reveals how emerging technology from AI to driverless cars is creating unprecedented independence for disabled people. A must-watch perspective shift.
Discover the ultimate gift guide for children aged 5-8, curated by kids themselves. From Squishmallows to Lego sets, find perfect presents they'll actually love.
Leading law firm Clifford Chance reduces London business roles by 10% as AI reshapes white-collar work. PwC also rethinks hiring strategy amid technological transformation.
The WHOOP fitness tracker, worn by LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo, is on sale for Black Friday with £60 off. Discover its advanced health monitoring features and limited-time offers.
London robotics engineer Eneni Bambara-Abban develops innovative nail extensions with embedded NFC technology that could revolutionise wearable tech and payments.