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Space junk is raining on Earth, and scientists are pointing out the hotspots

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It turns out space debris is falling down on us all the time

Scientists believe tiny particles from comets and asteroids add up to 40,000 tonnes of dust every single year.

It’s understood there’s around 3,000 dead satellites orbiting the planet.

Newly-published research in Nature Astronomy journal is looking into the uncontrolled arrival of artificial space debris. This includes debris linked with rocket launches and satellites.

“All spacefaring nations should follow established best practices.”

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Scientists believe there is a risk of these parts re-entering our lives in the next 10 years.

The re-entry points looked at population density, and found spent rocket bodies are three times more likely to land in Indonesia, Bangladesh, or Nigeria when compared to other major cities like Beijing or New York.

The risk to human life over the next decade was assessed at 10 per cent.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT shopping search update

OpenAI’s ChatGPT now features ad-free shopping powered by GPT-4o, available to all users as a user-focused alternative to Google.

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT now features ad-free shopping powered by GPT-4o, available to all users as a user-focused alternative to Google.


OpenAI has just rolled out powerful new shopping features as part of the latest ChatGPT search upgrade.

The new shopping capability is powered by GPT-4o and is now live for all ChatGPT users, including those on free plans and even those not logged in. Crucially, OpenAI says no ads, no commissions, and no bias, unlike traditional search engines.

OpenAI is clearly setting its sights on Google, offering a cleaner, user-first alternative to ad-driven results.

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Amazon under fire for giving in to President Trump

Amazon faces criticism for concealing tariff impacts on its Haul site, prompting a political response from the White House and a follow-up from Trump to Bezos.

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Amazon faces criticism for concealing tariff impacts on its Haul site, prompting a political response from the White House and a follow-up from Trump to Bezos.


Amazon under fire for hiding tariff costs on Haul site. Amazon has announced it will not show how tariffs impact prices on its Haul platform, drawing backlash from the White House.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called it a political move. President Trump personally contacted Jeff Bezos, initially criticising the decision but later commending Bezos for resolving the matter.

Planned tariff changes in May could have major impacts on Amazon and its rivals.

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Can Aplhabet’s Google keep up in the AI wars?

Alphabet’s Q1 results surpass expectations, driven by AI, YouTube, and Cloud growth, but faces regulatory risks and search revenue concerns; insights from analyst Brad Gastwirth.

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Alphabet’s Q1 results surpass expectations, driven by AI, YouTube, and Cloud growth, but faces regulatory risks and search revenue concerns; insights from analyst Brad Gastwirth.


Alphabet’s Q1 blowout: AI, YouTube and Cloud power growth. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, crushed expectations with its Q1 results thanks to booming AI initiatives, YouTube performance, and Cloud services.

However, looming regulatory risks and concerns about search revenue cannibalisation by AI remain.

Market analyst Brad Gastwirth weighs in:

Can Google Cloud catch up to AWS and Azure? Is Alphabet still a smart buy?

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