Dr. Aris Thorne
Senior Editor, Society & Ethics
With a PhD in the Philosophy of Science from Oxford, Aris began his career as a policy advisor before transitioning to journalism to bring complex ethical debates to a public audience. He was a technology correspondent for The Guardian for over a decade and authored the acclaimed book 'The Algorithmic Compass,' which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize. At New Frontier Magazine, Aris guides the publication's critical voice, ensuring that the 'why' and 'should we' are always asked alongside the 'how' and 'can we'. His long-form essays are known for their historical depth and intellectual rigor.
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Anthropic advances AI safety with Claude 3.5 Sonnet's new capabilities
In an internal agentic coding evaluation, Anthropic's new Claude 3.
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
IBM chip breakthrough pushes Moore's Law beyond limits
IBM has unveiled a new chip design capable of integrating 100 billion transistors onto a silicon chip the size of a fingernail, according to BBC .
Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Retailers Struggle to Embrace AI, Miss Revenue Opportunities
Despite the promise of a 2-5x ROI from best-in-class AI implementations, over half of organizations currently investing in AI do not measure its returns.
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Stripe, Anthropic, OpenAI Launch $500M Fund to Fight Respiratory Infections
Stripe, Anthropic, and OpenAI lead a coalition of backers, including Flu Lab, the OpenAI Foundation, Bill Gates, and Jane Street Capital traders, in Intercept: a new $500 million fund aiming to elimin
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Robot Hand Ultrasound Mimics Human Touch Using AI
MIT researchers have developed a wristband that uses ultrasound to let a person play a virtual piano or shoot a basketball with a robotic hand, simply by moving their own fingers.
Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read
University of Minnesota Supports 3,000 Athletes' Mental Health at Games
At the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, over 3,000 athletes received free healthcare from University of Minnesota staff, highlighting a critical need for services often overlooked in their daily...
Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: Construction Progresses on Immersed Link
In May 2026, the first 217-meter segment of the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel was successfully lowered 40 meters underwater, marking a critical step in building this significant immersed tunnel.
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Canon discounts slash prices on mirrorless cameras and lenses
The Canon EOS R5, a flagship mirrorless camera, is currently available for $700 less than its usual price, dropping to $2,599, according to Imaging Resource .
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Government Suspends Access to Latest Anthropic AI Models
Just three days after its public release, Anthropic's Fable 5 model, alongside Mythos 5, was suspended from public access on June 12, following an export control directive from the US government, acco
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Shop Early Prime Day Deals on Tech, Smart Home, and More
Weeks before Prime Day 2026 officially kicks off on June 23, the second-gen AirPods Max are already available for $499.
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Microsoft UEFI Certificate Expiration (2026) & Linux Vulnerabilities
Microsoft's UEFI CA 2011 certificate expires in 2026 with minimal Windows impact. Critical Linux vulnerabilities are also being addressed.
Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read
MSG Entertainment customer data stolen by hackers
Hackers released 42 gigabytes of visitor information, including biometric and facial-recognition data, from Madison Square Garden Entertainment after the company allegedly refused to pay a ransom, acc
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Siri AI assistant hands on review: Personal data access expands
The new Siri AI now delves into user Messages, Calendar, and Voicemail to proactively suggest tasks.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Startup's Breakthrough Unlocks Faster, Cheaper LLMs
A new large language model (LLM) named SubQ recently completed a complex 128K-token task for $8.
Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read
FIFA Debates World Cup Expansion Amidst Newcomer Struggles
Curaçao, the smallest nation by both area and population ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, lost its debut match against four-time champions Germany with a score of 7-1.
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Best Fitness Trackers 2026 Reviews Compare Value and Premium Options
For 2026, the 'best' fitness tracker is not a singular device.
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
More than a third of 2026 World Cup matches face dangerous heat
On the opening day of a 2026 FIFA World Cup fan festival in Houston, over 100 individuals experienced heat-related illnesses, with four requiring hospitalization.
Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Laduora Duo Device Features Heat During Red Light Therapy
For $299.95, the Laduora Duo 4-in-1 device promises visible hair care results in just five minutes a day, according to Laduora . This Laduora Duo 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Scalp Hair Device 2026 review
Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Iran's Hormuz Tactics Weaponize Global Chokepoint
After Iran announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all oil tankers, Brent crude initially dipped to $88 a barrel, a counterintuitive market reaction to a move threatening 20% of the
Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Suunto Spark review finds endurance for outdoor use
Suunto, a brand synonymous with rugged sports watches, now asks $179 for its new Spark Black earbuds, featuring open-ear air conduction technology designed for outdoor use ( Us Suunto , WIRED ).
Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read