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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Ground-breaking' new phone uses AI to stop children filming and sending nude content
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEW phone uses AI to stop children filming and sending nude content. The HarmBlock+ tech in Vodafone's latest handset also prevents them seeing and saving sexual images. 1 A new phone uses AI to stop children filming and sending nude content Credit: Getty A study by the firm found one in five secondary pupils had felt pressured into sharing explicit pictures of themselves. And of those who had, 63 per cent had them forwarded without consent. Four in ten teachers reported explicit image-sharing as a growing problem. Vodafone and Finnish firm HMD's Fuse handset uses the AI developed by UK-based SafeToNet. It is embedded into the operating system, including camera, so is impossible to bypass. Creator Richard Pursey said: 'Harmblock analyses what the camera sees, including live streams, every fraction of a second. "If it detects sexual content it instantly blocks the recording. 'HarmBlock also analyses what's being rendered to the screen. If harmful sexual content is about to appear, it's blocked. 'It means children can't be tricked into filming sexual acts, can't stumble upon pornography nor be blackmailed. "It's ground-breaking.'
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AGCO Gains From Precision Ag Business Demand & Cost Control Efforts
AGCO Corporation AGCO benefits from strong demand for its Precision Agriculture Business, a technology-rich Fendt full lineup of equipment and replacement parts. The company's focus on innovation and automation will drive growth in the upcoming quarters. Moreover, improved net farm income will boost its AGCO is facing lower industry retail sales in North America and Western Europe. Material cost inflation and higher engineering expenses are other woes. Factors Aiding AGCO Corp Stock Improved Projection for Farm Income: The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects a net farm income of $180.1 billion for 2025, indicating an increase of 29.5% from 2024. This marks an improvement from the decline in farm income witnessed in the past two years. The increase reflects a $33.1 billion year-over-year rise in direct government farm payments, bringing the total to $42.4 the ongoing volatility in commodity prices and lower crop receipts, agricultural equipment demand will continue to be supported by increased global demand for food, stemming from population growth and an increasing proportion of the population aspiring for better living standards. In the United States, the agricultural machinery market was forecast to reach $42.05 billion in 2025 and grow to $57.08 billion in 2030, witnessing a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%.Solid Precision Ag Business Demand & Cost Control Actions: The company has been experiencing strong demand for its Precision Agriculture Business, a technology-rich Fendt full lineup of equipment and replacement parts. This is expected to persist in the upcoming quarters. AGCO will further benefit from growth in the Precision Planting business and the Fuse suite of products as farmers see the benefit of these high-tech company expects to deliver precision agriculture net sales of $2 billion by 2029 and outgrow the industry by 4-5% annually. It expects a 14-15% adjusted operating margin at mid-cycle by 2029. AGCO expects to negate tariff impacts with planned mitigation actions. It plans to mitigate lower sales volumes with cost controls and stable engineering Optimization Efforts: AGCO is focusing on strategic transformation. It intends to streamline and focus its portfolio of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology solutions. In line with this, on April 1, 2024, the company formed a joint venture with Trimble TRMB to form PTx Trimble. PTx Trimble is now a new company with an 85% stake in AGCO and a 15% stake in Trimble. This move facilitates AGCO's rapid growth in technology transformation and provides seamlessly compatible, powerfully simple precision ag Nov. 1, 2024, the company announced that it had closed its previously announced deal to sell the majority of its Grain & Protein business to American Industrial Partners. The sale was priced at $700 million. AGCO intends to use the net proceeds from the transaction per its capital allocation goals, which include debt repayment, disciplined investment in technology and organic growth initiatives, and capital return to shareholders. Near-Term Concerns for AGCO Stock In North America, industry retail sales in 2024 were down from the previous year. The decline was due to lower sales of smaller equipment. This remained challenged in the first half of 2025 as well. In Western Europe, industry retail sales declined in 2023 after peaking in 2022. The same has also moved down in the Western European industry, retail tractor sales declined year over year in the first two quarters of 2025, which caused the company to reduce its industry retail outlook for North America and Europe for 2025. Increased interest rates and overall economic conditions hampered the demand. If it persists, lower industry sales will put a dent in AGCO's top line in increased net sales to $9.8 billion for 2025 from the prior stated $9.6 billion. However, the figure still indicates a decline of 15.5% from the 2024 reported figure. The company expects adjusted earnings per share for 2025 to be $4.75-$5.00, indicating a decline of 35% at the mid-point from the 2024 reported figure. AGCO Corp Stock's Price Performance AGCO Corp's shares have gained 29.1% in the past year compared with the industry's growth of 30.7%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research AGCO's Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider AGCO currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks other top-ranked stocks from the Industrial Products sector are Life360, Inc. LIF and Federal Signal Corporation FSS, each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at delivered an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 487%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LIF's 2025 earnings is pinned at 29 cents per share, which indicates a year-over-year upsurge of 583%. Life360's shares have skyrocketed 117.7% in a Signal delivered an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSS' 2025 earnings is pinned at $3.99 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 19.6%. Federal Signal's shares have gained 37.1% in a year. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report AGCO Corporation (AGCO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Trimble Inc. 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The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Ground-breaking' new phone uses AI to stop children filming and sending nude content
A NEW phone uses AI to stop children filming and sending nude content. The HarmBlock+ tech in Vodafone's latest handset also prevents them seeing and saving sexual images. 1 A new phone uses AI to stop children filming and sending nude content Credit: Getty A study by the firm found one in five secondary pupils had felt pressured into sharing explicit pictures of themselves. And of those who had, 63 per cent had them forwarded without consent. Four in ten teachers reported explicit image-sharing as a growing problem. Vodafone and Finnish firm HMD's Fuse handset uses the AI developed by UK-based SafeToNet. It is embedded into the operating system, including camera, so is impossible to bypass. Creator Richard Pursey said: 'Harmblock analyses what the camera sees, including live streams, every fraction of a second. "If it detects sexual content it instantly blocks the recording. 'HarmBlock also analyses what's being rendered to the screen. If harmful sexual content is about to appear, it's blocked. 'It means children can't be tricked into filming sexual acts, can't stumble upon pornography nor be blackmailed. "It's ground-breaking.'
Forbes
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The U.S. Open Is A Grand Slam That Doubles Up As A Summer Party
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 19: Emma Raducanu of Great Britain and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain react after their match against Jack Draper of Great Britain and Jessica Pegula of United States during the mixed doubles first round at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 19, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by) Getty Images The U.S. Open is the fourth and final tennis major of the year, and never fails to bring show business, style and elite sport to New York. No wonder it is called the 'Glam Slam' in some quarters. Flushing Meadows is flush with cash, celebrity and cool. 'If the right elements combine, as they did for Serena Williams' period of dominance or Frances Tiafoe's electrifying run to the 2022 semi-finals, the courtside becomes a who's who of sporting legends, Hollywood stars, and chart-topping artists,' says James Tollington, Group Director at sports and entertainment agency, Fuse. There's always been a glossy magazine feel to the U.S. Open. When Anna Wintour watched Roger Federer play, it supercharged tennis to the chic parade. Wintour pulled off soft power dressing while Federer gracefully killed off opponents in his all-black attire during the night sessions. There was a 60 per cent increase in overall celebrity appearances at the 2023 tournament, and the clothes-horse gang are getting the binoculars out for the next round of A-listers. Even the ATP has announced a deal with a tennis apparel company this week to reawaken their fashion and lifestyle arm. 'Fashion has always been woven into tennis, from early pioneers breaking dress codes to Serena commanding headlines with her Louis Vuitton tutu at the 2018 US Open,' said Tyler Ellis, the CEO of a self-named luxury handbag company whose clients have included Renee Zellweger, Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Lopez. Celebrity watch is almost a sport in itself at Flushing Meadows, whether it's Leonardo DiCaprio as the man in the mask, or Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner in a PDA moment. Arthur Ashe Stadium is the largest tennis venue in the world and has plenty of premium seats for cultural pop icons. 'What we are seeing now is a new chapter, where style and sport are inseparable platforms," Ellis tells me. 'Tennis stars like Federer and Naomi Osaka remind the next generation that true cultural influence comes from discipline, excellence, and authenticity, and that sport is not only about athletic achievement but also about building a lasting legacy that inspires more deeply than a fleeting post.' Given the trending intersection between tennis and pop culture, the USTA have seized the day, or more specifically, 'the date' with Game, Set, Matchmaker , a reality show that will be streamed on the U.S. Open's YouTube Channel from August 24. Filmed during U.S. Open Fan Week, it follows a bachelorette and her quest for love to see if, like Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, tennis can be the trigger to something more beautiful. Immediate thoughts of the Philadelphia Phillies ' Coldplay Kiss Cam' at Citizens Bank Park come to mind. In this case, there are seven men who are vying for the hand of Ilana Sedaka, a former figure skating champion turned content creator. Tennis is the backdrop as she drifts around the grounds, hoping to find a spontaneous game changer to her Gen Z single life. 'The US Open has always thrived on blending sport and spectacle, but the risk is when spectacle starts to overshadow the tennis itself,' warns Harry Wright, Strategy Director of experiential agency, Imagination. 'A dating show or new doubles format may spark headlines, but if they feel like gimmicks, they risk undermining the tournament's authenticity. The opportunity lies in positioning these cultural add-ons as peripheral content rather than central.' The controversial two-day Mixed Doubles kicked off on Tuesday as the stars aligned with various degrees of success. The much-anticipated Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu partnership flashed megawatt smiles before succumbing to the more dour top seeds, Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula. The golden tennis couple only had a 51-minute cameo role. They had a lot more fun than Novak Djokovic and Olga Danilović, who played as if they had just met. This wasn't authentic doubles tennis, but quality prevailed in the end as holders Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori beat Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek in a thrilling final on Wednesday night. The Italians won the $1 million cash prize, an increase of $800,000 on their takeaway last year. Even Wintour was there to add glamour to the Dynasty -like plot of doubles players feuding over the invasion of their domain. Everybody was Friends in the end, as the sitcom soundtrack was played by the resident DJs and Swiatek admitted that singles players had a lot to learn. The tournament's official cocktail, the Honey Deuce, hit a screaming forehand last year with sales of $12.8 million. The drink is poured in a special cup adorned with the names of past U.S. Open champions. It's a drinkable collectible. Being seen or heard with whatever is going down – literally – is the mark of the modern world. 'The USTA and its broadcasters have deliberately leaned into the US Open as a cultural event, not just a tennis tournament. That aligns with broader trends in sport and entertainment,' says Tollington. While Flushing Meadows always has the last word of the year in the majors, players often report for duty exhausted. Alcaraz has stated that the scheduling for the Mixed Doubles event caused headaches, and this would have been even more pronounced if he had played a full Cincinnati Open final against a sick Jannik Sinner the day before. Coco Gauff wanted to keep her mental energy for the singles. At least temperatures will not be as sweltering as last year. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Anna Wintour Mirka Federer look on as Robin Soderling of Sweden plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by) Getty Images Another captivating clash between Alcaraz and Sinner would be a fitting end to the slam story in 2025. The 145th edition has some neat national storylines too, including the continued rise of Ben Shelton, who might have Trinity Rodman whooping for him from the sidelines. There's last year's beaten finalist, Taylor Fritz, and a welcome homecoming for Wimbledon runner-up, Amanda Anisimova. The tennis content is there and people will pay an average of $4,000 for the men's final and just under £1900 for the women's singles. The latter would be hard to stomach if there's another double bagel. The U.S. Open main draw is now a 15-day bonanza, allowing an estimated 70,000 more fans through the gates to immerse themselves in New York's unofficial end of summer party. Hospitality sales were up by over a quarter in 2024, with almost half of experiential ticketholders first-time buyers. The tournament's luxury suite offering sold out for the third year running as the site broke one million visitors through the three weeks. 'Fans today want more than a match. They expect experiences that cut across culture, lifestyle, and entertainment, but the focus must remain on world-class tennis,' says Wright. Glamour and tennis can co-exist after all.
7NEWS
a day ago
- 7NEWS
HMD Fuse: 7NEWS Tech editor Shaun White discovers world's first smartphone for kids that puts parents in charge
How much control do you have over your child's phone? 7NEWS Tech editor Shaun White discovered the world's first kids' phone that puts parents in charge from day one. It starts with calls and texts but everything else gets unlocked with your approval. Meet the 'digital licence' phone It is a smartphone that treats a child's first mobile like getting a licence, and the first test is remembering its full name: HMD Fuse protected with HarmBlock+. It starts with calls, texts and location only. The camera, apps and internet are added when a parent or guardian approves. How it works Everything is blocked by default. The safety controls sit inside the operating system, not as a separate app, which makes them harder to bypass. Parents link Fuse to their own phone and switch features on as a child proves they are ready. Approvals can be granted or withdrawn in seconds, quiet times can be scheduled for homework or bedtime, trusted contacts can be whitelisted so strangers cannot get through, and location history can be viewed when needed. Day one can be calls, texts and location only. As trust builds, families can add music, camera, browsing and tightly controlled socials. The headli ne safety feature HarmBlock is the marquee tool, an on-device AI that aims to stop nude content from being created, seen or saved across any app. Because it runs locally on the phone, images are not sent to the cloud for scanning, and the protection applies across the camera, browsers, messaging and livestreams. Why this matters? Handing over a first phone has long been an all-or-nothing moment. Fuse introduces a middle step between a tracker watch and a full iPhone or Galaxy, and could help define a new 'first phone' category. It also lands in the middle of a wider conversation about parenting styles. Supporters of tight controls see clearer guardrails and fewer loopholes. Critics worry about tipping into helicopter parenting, where heavy oversight crowds out the opportunity for kids to build judgment and resilience. The device raises that trade-off in a concrete way. HMD says the feature set was shaped with feedback from tens of thousands of parents and children, which explains the default-off stance and quick controls. Why now Fuse arrives as Australia debates under-16 access to social media and trials age-assurance approaches. With platforms under pressure to keep younger teens off their apps, staged 'first phone' models are likely to feature in family discussions about connection, safety and independence. Trade-offs to consider No AI system is perfect, so false positives and misses are possible. Strong guardrails can lead to friction when limits are reached. App and service compatibility may vary and is worth checking, particularly for school or sport requirements. Some households will prefer standard phones with Apple Screen Time or Google Family Link. Others will prioritise device-level controls that are harder to work around. Fuse is $799 and includes 12 months of HarmBlock+. After the first year, HarmBlock+ is $26.95 per month in addition to a mobile plan. The ongoing fee may not suit every household in the current cost-of-living climate. Retail availability is slated for 28 August at major stores including Harvey Norman and Officeworks.
