What if a simple selfie was enough to show scientifically how well or badly we’re ageing? That moment’s getting closer …

Spotify is turning up the volume on personalization with a new feature that lets Premium users make real-time music requests using just their voice. The music streamer has officially launched DJ requests, an interactive update to its AI-powered DJ feature, now available in over 60 markets worldwide. According to Spotify, this upgrade comes in response to growing user demand for more control and interactivity during listening sessions. Now, instead of passively enjoying a curated mix created by AI, listeners can shape the vibe on the fly, asking for anything from a specific genre or artist to a soundtrack that fits their current mood or activity. To try it out, Premium users can simply go to the Search tab in the Spotify app and type in "DJ."

AI PCs are in vogue, especially laptops. But most consumers aren't totally clear on what an AI PC even is, much less which models qualify as one. It doesn't help that AI PCs can be physically indistinguishable from the versions without AI. Here is a simple checklist for determining whether your laptop is capable of performing AI tasks using those newfangled NPUs. In the "Settings" app (key combination Win I), go to "System" and then scroll down to "About."

Getting a new product out the door is just the beginning. Companies that want long-term success must refine their services in response to new business and customer requirements. So, how can your organization ensure it delivers continuous improvements to its products and services? Six business leaders share their top tips. Tomer Cohen, chief product officer at LinkedIn, said two elements are key to delivering continuous improvements in products and services.

The United States has reportedly been investigating reports that Nvidia GPUs have landed illegally in China to be used by Chinese LLMs like DeepSeek, and one US lawmaker will be introducing a new bill that aims to track the locations of AI chips--like the ones made by Nvidia--after they're sold, reports Reuters and Neowin. The smuggling of CPUs and GPUs is nothing new. PC components have often been smuggled across the ocean to countries like China and other East Asian countries for years. But with the rising power of AI and the implications of AI on technological prowess, it's not unusual that the US government wouldn't want that tech falling into rival hands. The proposed legislation would oblige US authorities to develop regulations for location verification of AI chips.

This year marks four decades since Apple founded its first accessibility office, an initiative to build more adaptable computers that would launch decades of device and operating system tools, including Assistive Access and Personal Voice. As Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 15) approaches, Apple is leaning into this legacy. Previewing a slew of new features set to be released throughout this year, the company explained it was ushering in a "new level of accessibility across the Apple ecosystem," utilizing on-device machine learning and artificial intelligence. This includes brand new App Store, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro updates, accessible device modes, and inter-device compatibility. "At Apple, accessibility is part of our DNA," said Apple CEO Tim Cook.

The likes of shepherd's pie and fish & chips soon be off Britain's dinner menu in favour of more eco-friendly options, according to a new report. Scientists have teamed up with HelloFresh to predict what Brits will be eating in just 10 years time as we fight to halt climate change. And the menu of the near future reveals five very bizarre options – with no meat in sight. There's a stir fry with noodles made out of kelp (a type of brown algae) as well as'meatballs' made with mushrooms on a bed of sorghum. There's also teff galette – a French-style tart made out of teff, a highly-nutritious ancient grain – served with dandelion salad.

Most people spend their lunch breaks grabbing a sandwich or going for a walk. But soon it could be possible to get a full-body MRI scan which detects the earliest stages of cancer during your lunch hour, thanks to AI. Health tech pioneer Ezra has launched its screening service in the UK, marking a major expansion beyond the US. Their AI-powered scans currently last an hour and cover 13 organs, with the added option of an extra lung CT scan and heart disease screening. As cancer rates are rising – especially among young people – the company say they are the best defence against the disease. With early detection, treatment can start earlier and prognosis improves dramatically.

Sometimes it helps me to write by thinking about how a radio broadcaster or television presenter would deliver the information, so I'm your host, Blake Montgomery. Today in tech news: questions hover over the automation of labor in the worker-strapped US healthcare system; and drones proliferate in a new conflict: India v Pakistan, both armed with nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, in contrast to a thoughtful and robust conversation, the US is taking the opposite tack. Legend has it that Alexander the Great was presented with a knot in a rope tying a cart to a stake. So complex were its twistings that no man had been able to untie it of the hundreds who had tried. Alexander silently drew his sword and sliced the knot in two.

Tech expert Kurt Knutsson says the Ability Hand brings real touch, natural movement and unmatched durability. Losing a hand or limb is a life-changing event, and finding a prosthetic that can truly feel has long been a challenge. For many, traditional prosthetics offer limited movement and no sense of touch, making everyday tasks difficult and frustrating. But what if a prosthetic hand could do more than just move? What if it could actually feel the objects you touch, giving you real-time feedback and control?