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Don’t be fooled—LLMs don’t reason Oct 07, 2026

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Ten years after AlphaGo’s match against Go champion Lee Sedol, today’s AI still isn’t tapping into the machinery that made that win possible.

This story was written by Thore Graepel and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

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Smart glasses are already causing havoc in India Sep 30, 2026

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And the chances of a crackdown are slim, as the authorities spy opportunities for surveillance.

This story was written by Anuj Behal and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

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What’s at stake in AI’s trillion-dollar gamble Sep 23, 2026

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The AI hyperscalers will likely spend more than $1 trillion on data centers next year. Can they make enough money to sustain the infrastructure boom? This story was written by David Rotman and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app

A startup claims it’s found a drug to make your blood young Sep 16, 2026

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Generation Lab claims its drug combo can “stop the spread of aging” around the body. And it’s looking for influencers to give it a try. This story was written by Antonio Regalado and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app

Data from drones in Ukraine is fueling a new Wild West marketplace Sep 09, 2026

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The front line is being turned into a place to train AI models, and right now it’s effectively a regulation-free zone. This story was written by Cory Alpert and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app

The role of the astronaut is in flux Sep 02, 2026

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Human spaceflight has been racking up new milestones. But we’re still grappling with a fundamental question: Why go in the first place? This story was written by Becky Ferreira and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app.

What happens when a kid’s robot best friend dies? Aug 26, 2026

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AI companion toys for neurodivergent children promise connection and therapy, but can they deliver for the long haul? This story was written by Sara Harrison and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app.

What’s behind this summer’s heat, and why 2027 could be worse Aug 19, 2026

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This summer has been a scorcher for much of the Northern Hemisphere. June and July marked the ⁠hottest two-month stretch⁠ in Europe since record-keeping began. The heat isn’t over yet, but some scientists are already looking ahead to 2027, which could break records again for a combination of reasons.

This story was written by Casey Crownhart and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app.

Montana’s plan to become an experimental medical hub are moving forward Aug 12, 2026

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The state’s effort to expand the “right to try” is making headway, and the first drugs are about to be reviewed.

This story was written by Jessica Hamzelou and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app.

The inevitable weakness of metrics Aug 05, 2026

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Quantifying our lives is easier than it’s ever been. But a philosopher of games warns that external metrics and data can never capture what’s truly important.

This story was written by Bryan Gardiner and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app.