FBI won't co-operate into Alex Pretti's death investigation, state officials sayAFP via Getty ImagesA memorial was laid out for Alex Pretti a day after he was shot deadOfficials in the US state of Minnesota say the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has refused to co-operate with their investigation into the death of Alex Pretti.US Customs and Border Protection agents shot dead the...

World's rules-based order 'no longer exists', Germany's Merz warnsEPA/ShutterstockThe rules-based world order "no longer exists", German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned world leaders at a major security summit.Opening the annual Munich Security Conference, he said "our freedom is not guaranteed" in an era of big power politics, and Europeans must be ready to make "sacrifice". Merz also...

Is your startup’s check engine light on? Google Cloud’s VP explains what to do Startup founders are being pushed to move faster than ever, using AI while facing tighter funding, rising infrastructure costs, and more pressure to show real traction early. Cloud credits, access to GPUs, and foundation models have made it easier to get started, but those early infrastructure choices can...

The Racing Games Market is experiencing rapid growth as players worldwide embrace immersive and high-octane digital experiences. With the rise of motorsport games and realistic simulation games, gaming companies are increasingly focusing on delivering lifelike graphics, advanced physics engines, and interactive multiplayer driving features. The evolution of console racing titles has also fueled...

These New AI Transcription Models Are Built for Speed and Privacy Mistral AI's new Voxtral Mini Transcribe 2 and Voxtral Realtime are intended to run on your device, meaning your conversations never find their way to a data center. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats,...