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• Google confirms that Instagram for Android is draining excessive battery power compared to similar apps
• The issue apparently lies with the standard Instagram app
• Google’s advisory urges users to fix the issue by updating their app

Think your Android smartphone’s battery life has been dropping faster than normal recently? The culprit may have been identified.

Noticing excessive battery drain in recent weeks, Android users on Reddit have been speculating that the Instagram app is responsible. In battery drain comparisons with other apps, Meta’s social media app appeared to be consuming far more of their capacity than it should for the amount of usage.

One Redditor, using a Samsung Galaxy A53, noticed that 54 minutes of Instagram screen time used 12.4% of their battery capacity, while 49 minutes of WhatsApp screen time used only 2.4%.

Google has now stepped in to apparently confirm what many suspected. In an advisory post entitled “Battery drain on Android devices”, posted on the Android support site, a Google community manager identified Instagram as the cause of said drain, and urged Android users to immediately update their Instagram app.

How to fix the Instagram battery issue

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The latest build of the app at the time of writing (build 382.0.0.49.84) appears to resolve the issue, so if you’ve been noticing your smartphone losing battery power faster than expected, it’s well worth ensuring that you’ve downloaded this update.

Of course, there are lots of other ways to extend your battery life. These range from putting unused apps to sleep (go to Settings > Battery > Background Usage Limits) to turning on Power Saving or using Dark Mode.

So if you’re still having power problems after the update (or if you don’t even use Instagram) check out our guides below to keep things ticking along on your Android phone for as long as possible.

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• Research from NordVPN reveals 94 billion stolen cookies on the dark web
• Only a small percentage of these are still active
• These cookies represent serious risk for customers

New research from NordVPN has revealed cookies, the small information files generated from web servers and sent to web browsers, are being leaked and exploited on the dark web in huge numbers.

The findings calculate there to be around 94 billion cookies circulating on the dark web, with almost 42 billion of these originating from Redline, a notorious infostealer malware - although only 6.2% of these were still active, meaning they have a relatively short lifespan.

In fact, most were inactive, with only 7.2% of the 10.5 billion cookies identified from Vidar showing as valid, alongside 6.5% of LummaC2 - a newer infostealer service - which has collected a total of 8.8 billion stolen cookies. There is one outlier though, with CryptBot proving by far the most effective malware given that 83.4% of the 1.4 billion cookies stolen are still active.

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This isn’t the first time NordVPN has warned that cookies are being abused, with millions of stolen UK consumers internet browser cookies leaked on the dark web in 2024, although globally the total for 2024 was 54 billion - outlining an increase year-on-year.

These cookies from the dataset contained a range of different information types, with the most common keywords being “ID” (18 billion), alongside “session” (1.2 billion), “Auth” (292 million), and “login” (61 million) - this is particularly worrying, as it suggests that they could be used “hijack live sessions without a password”. The researchers warn;

“Cookies may sound sweet, but sometimes they can leave a bad taste. The truth is, even the most seemingly unimportant cookies can do a lot of damage to you or your business. Once one door is open, it isn’t that difficult to open others. Session cookies, especially active ones, are a goldmine. They let attackers skip login pages altogether.”

That’s not all though. These cookies could allow attackers to take over social media accounts, bypass two-factor authentication, launch social engineering attacks, or even access sensitive financial information.

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Everyone with an Xbox can also play The Division 2 from now until June 3 at no charge.

Recently, I've been very pleased with the content that Prime Video has been releasing, and a large majority of titles I've been streaming over the past few months have come from Prime Video's movie library.

Over the next few weeks, I'm looking forward to seeing what new Prime Video titles will be blessing our TV screens in June 2025, including Prime Video original shows and a whole new wave of movies. Nosferatu (2024) is the obvious standout, which I'll have to squeeze into our best Prime Video movies list.

Beyond Robert Eggers' latest gothic thriller, Prime Video is expanding each of its genre categories, adding cowboy drama Brokeback Mountain (2006), sport comedy Moneyball (2011), and sci-fi/ action Godzilla (2014), keeping up its reputation as one of the best streaming services.

It should be noted that, while the Prime Video Movie and TV Originals listed below are released worldwide, many of the third-party films and TV series that Amazon has licensed for June are only available in the US. So, it's best to bear this in mind before you read on.

Everything new on Prime Video in June 2025

Arriving on June 1

12 Angry Men (movie)
Annie (movie)
At First Sight (movie)
Bad Teacher (movie)
Benny & Joon (movie)
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey (movie)
Bill & Ted Face the Music (movie)
Billy Madison (movie)
Bloodsport (movie)
Brokeback Mountain (movie)
Capote (movie)
Chips (movie)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (movie)
Cowboys & Aliens (movie)
Daddy Day Care (movie)
Dead Man Walking (movie)
Fled (movie)
Godzilla (movie)
Guns of the Magnificent Seven (movie)
Half Baked (movie)
Happy Feet (movie)
Happy Feet Two (movie)
Heartbreakers (movie)
Letters From Iwo Jima (movie)
Life (movie)
Masters of the Universe (movie)
Midnight Cowboy (movie)
Mississippi Burning (movie)
Moneyball (movie)
Nanny McPhee (movie)
Oblivion (movie)
Platoon (movie)
Pixels (movie)
Red Corner (movie)
Return of the Seven (movie)
Rings (movie)
Road House (movie)
Ronin (movie)
Serenity (movie)
Stargate (movie)
Some Like It Hot (movie)
The Birdcage (movie)
The Brothers (movie)
The Greatest Showman (movie)
The Magnificent Seven (movie)
The Perfect Guy (movie)
The Thomas Crown Affair (movie)
The Thomas Crown Affair (movie)
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (movie)
Twins (movie)
Valkyrie (movie)
White Chicks (movie)

Arriving on June 12

American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans (documentary)

Arriving on June 13

ROMCON: Who the F*** Is Jason Porter? (documentary)

Arriving on June 15

The Chosen: Last Supper season 5 (TV show)

Arriving on June 18

We Were Liars (movie)

Arriving on June 20

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (movie)

Arriving on June 21

Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams (documentary)

Arriving on June 23

Head Over Heels (TV show)

Arriving on June 25

Countdown (TV show)

Arriving on June 27

Infiltrada en el búnker (documentary)
Marry My Husband (movie)
Nosferatu (movie)

Arriving on June 29

Another Miss Oh season 1 (TV show)
Her Private Life season 1 (TV show)
Melting Me Softly season 1 (TV show)
Military Prosecutor Doberman season 1 (TV show)
Mouse season 1 (TV show)
The Heavenly Idol season 1 (TV show)
The Killer’s Shopping List season 1 (TV show)
Touch Your Heart season 1 (TV show)

Arriving on June 30

XXX: The Return of Xander Cage (movie)
Rings (movie)

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• US-based Disney+ subscribers will soon have access to a new perks program
• An international roll-out is expected to happen later this year
• Hulu plans to follow suit, with its perks program launching on June 2

If you're a US-based Disney+ subscriber, you'll soon have plenty of exclusive perks at your fingertips. The streaming giant has just launched an "Always-On" program featuring discounts, free trials, and competitions.

At the time of writing, this perks program is only available in the US, but Disney+ plans to expand it to international markets later this year, with an exact timeline to be confirmed.

At launch, Disney+ and bundle subscribers will have access to rewards ranging from "one-of-a-kind experiences and limited-time sweepstakes to everyday savings and special discounts", according to their press release.

Hulu will follow suit on June 2, with new perks dropping weekly, including chances to win tickets for big events like Comic-Con San Diego and Lollapalooza, as well as sweepstakes to win merchandise from the best Hulu shows, like The Handmaid's Tale.

What is included in the new Disney+ perks program?

If you're a new or existing Disney+ customer, you'll start to see these perks being advertised on the Disney+ Perks website. Currently, only US subscribers can access this link; however, this will change when the international rollout occurs.

Disney+ has provided some examples of the kinds of things you can enjoy through the perks program, and there are some huge opportunities, like being one of the first to explore their new cruise ship and tickets to movie premieres.

Take a look at some of the offerings below:

• A chance to win tickets to the Freakier Friday World Premiere and be among the first to see the all-new sequel before it arrives in theaters August 8
• A chance to win a 4-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale beginning November 2025
• A 6-month free DashPass membership** from DoorDash
• 20% off on adidas.com and in the adidas app
• 15% off purchases at Funko.com and Loungefly.com
• A 3-month free trial of CLEAR+
• A 2-month Super Duolingo free trial
• Free in-game emoji from Disney Emoji Blitz
• Early access to the closed release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, a monthly Mystery Capsule + until June 26th to claim a $10 Dapper Credit
• Special summer savings at Walt Disney World® Resort! Stay 2 nights or longer at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels and get rates starting from $99 per night at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Free MONOPOLY GO! and Star Wars™ TIE fighter in-game TOKEN

With Hulu set to follow in Disney+'s footsteps, this is a great way to make the most of your subscriptions across the best streaming services.

It will be interesting to see if rival streamers decide to offer similar perks in the future, but for now, it seems Disney+ and Hulu are leading the charge here.

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Bono has been a ubiquitous presence for most of my adult life. I was just coming up in the world when U2's break-out album, War, arrived, and by 1987's Joshua Tree, Bono and lead guitarist Edge felt inescapable. In other words, I saw U2 frontman Bono as less of an enigma and more of a contemporary.

We're both old-ish men now, licking our psychic wounds and (in Bono's case) enigmatically revealing them to the world in, first, 2022's well-received memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, and now as an unusual spoken and musical journey, Bono: Stories of Surrender – the first immersive video feature-length film ever released on Vision Pro. It's a joyous, funny, sad, sometimes frustrating, and often intense guided tour back through Bono's life and career.

Mostly, though, it's a story of Bono (Paul Hewson) and "Da" his deeply Irish dad, Bob Hewson.

Apple provided me with a preview of the film, which I viewed almost entirely through Apple's $3,499 mixed-reality headset. There were, because of the way Apple insisted I access the video, some tech glitches (occasional freezing), but it was generally an immersive and often moving experience.

Shot almost entirely in stark black and white, the film is both a one-man oratory and an occasional musical performance. Director Andrew Dominik uses the Vision Pro's expansive, almost 360-degree canvas to literally paint scenes around Bono as the singer tells particularly Irish tales about, for instance, his mother dying suddenly when he was just 14, and his father never speaking his wife's name again.

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The stage is spare, featuring little more than a few chairs, a table, and a fake pint of Guinness. But Dominik uses the Vision Pro's native 3D immersive capabilities to embellish the stage and imagery.

Using 3D line drawing, Bono is, even as he performs or talks in front of a live audience, surrounded at points by lyrics, hand-drawn audience members, or boxes and papers that seem to reach to the sky above you.

This is not a concert or a U2 performance. Early on, Bono admits that it's "almost transgressive,' to be on stage without his bandmates. Instead, Bono is backed by the Jacknife Lee ensemble, which features an electronic drum kit and a harpsichordist/backup singer. That doesn't sound like a lot, but it works.

In fact, Bono, now 65, is in fine voice, which is clear, loud, and agile. This becomes less surprising when you learn that his father was a gifted tenor. Late in the film, Bono does some of his own operatic singing, clearly an homage to his late father.

There are some musical performances and even a few moments in the Vision Pro experience where you feel as if you're nose-to-nose with the iconic lead singer (it's unnerving), but most of the singing is done in support of the stories, or rather, the stories explain the origins of songs like Pride, With or Without You, and Sunday, Bloody Sunday.

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There's a decent amount of humor, especially a story about Luciano Pavarotti, but more importantly, you do get the origin story of Bono's musical interests and the formation of the band, which coincided with meeting his wife of more than 40 years, Ali Hewson.

The documentary does start off a little slowly and perhaps melodramatically, with Bono's 2016 heart surgery, and while I am deeply grateful Bono survived, I worried that the whole roughly 90-minute doc might be a bit of a slog. Fortunately, that harrowing tale was just the preamble, and soon, Bono was weaving an entertaining tale of hubris, struggles, and epiphanies.

It was, though, frustrating to hear the story behind I Will Follow and not get a full performance of the song. I'll admit that I wanted more of U2's discography, though Bono's fresh interpretations, like the almost a cappella Sunday, Bloody Sunday, were stunning.

In the end, this Bono: Stories of Surrender goes too fast, and it ends just as you feel you were finally getting to know the real Bono, a short singer with big tales and, I think, an even bigger heart. He's still not an enigma, but for the first time in 40 years, I feel as if I might just want to hang out with him.

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You can watch Bono: Stories of Surrender starting today on either the Vision Pro (for the special immersive experience) or on Apple TV+, where I suspect you'll enjoy it just as much.

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• Netflix fans think they've deduced the release date of Knives Out 3
• Two new teasers for the mystery-crime thriller might have given the game away
• Knives Out 3 is expected to feature as part of Netflix Tudum 2025

Netflix sleuths appear to have unraveled the mystery of Knives Out 3's release date ahead of its likely reveal at Netflix Tudum 2025.

This year's edition of Netflix's annual fan celebration, which will take place on Saturday, May 31 – in the US, anyway – is set to unveil plenty about numerous new Netflix movies and the forthcoming seasons of some of the best Netflix shows. From Stranger Things season 5 to Wednesday season 2, there'll be a truck-load of release date announcements, trailer reveals, and more to pore over very soon.

Knives Out 3 – or, to give it its full title, Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – is also part of this year's line-up. Indeed, when Tudum 2025's date and slate were announced in April, the third Knives Out film was among the projects confirmed to appear.

It won't be making up the numbers at Tudum 2025, either. After months of radio silence, the Knives Out X/Twitter account has not only *ahem* come back to life, but also heavily implied that a trailer and release date announcement are imminent.

"The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures." pic.twitter.com/EYTtLlcYUXMay 28, 2025

Two days ago (May 28), a spooky new teaser, which you can view above, was uploaded to said social media account.

The footage, which simply shows a camera panning up to look at a church while its bells ring, doesn't give much away. However, the accompanying caption, which reads "The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures", does.

Before I explain the significance behind that, though, another sinister teaser, which you can watch below, was posted on the same account yesterday (May 29). This time, the camera slowly crawls through a graveyard and comes equipped with the caption "The devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short".

"The devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short." pic.twitter.com/WyrQJJuCHyMay 29, 2025

Alright, what has this duo got to do with Knives Out 3's possible release date?

On the Knives Out Movie Subreddit, detectives have noticed that these captions are actually passages from the Bible. The first is taken from the Book of Proverbs, while the second is directly lifted from the Book of Revelation.

That's not all. As Reddit user Avalon3071 points out, these sentences are taken from specific chapters and verses in their respective tomes. On both occasions, it's 12:12.

You don't need to be a sleuth on the level of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, or Benoit Blanc to deduce Wake Up, Dead Man's likely launch date from that. But, if you're really struggling to work it out, let me spell it out for you: People think Knives Out 3 will make its debut on the world's best streaming service on December 12, 2025.

Of course, all of this could be a mere coincidence but, if we've learned anything about teasers of this ilk, there's always a secret hidden within. Considering Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, aka the series' second installment, made its Netflix debut in December 2023, the streaming titan could look to replicate the success it had with that festive hit with the franchise's third entry.

In short: don't be surprised if Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery's release date is confirmed to be December 12 at Tudum 2025.

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• Hackers are hosting fake invoices on Google Apps Script, experts warn
• The invoices are sent via email
• Victims are redirected to a fake Microsoft 365 login page

Threat actors have been seen abusing Google Apps Script to launch convincing phishing attacks and steal people’s Microsoft 365 login details.

Cybersecurity researchers Cofense recently spotted one such campaign where Google Apps Script used to host a fake invoice.

First, the crooks would prepare the usual fake invoice phishing email. That email would carry a link to the invoice which, when hovered (or clicked) would point to script[.]google[.]com. That way, the criminals would create a false sense of legitimacy with the victims who might think the invoice was actually coming from Google or a Google-affiliated service.

M365 credentials

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The button leads to the actual malicious page, which mimics the Microsoft 365 login page, almost to the last detail. Those who don’t spot the trick and try to log in, end up relaying their login credentials straight to the attackers.

To better hide their tracks, the crooks set up the page so that it redirects back to the actual Microsoft 365 site, as soon as the login credentials are provided.

Google Apps Script is a cloud-based scripting platform that lets users automate tasks and extend Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive using JavaScript.

For example, a teacher could have a Google Sheets file with student grades, and by using Google Apps Script, they would be able to send personalized emails automatically, saving hours of manual work.

“Phishing emails like these are a good example of how attackers take advantage of legitimate domains to make their scams look more convincing,” Cofense’s researchers warned. “It is important to stay vigilant and educate employees about the risk of phishing attacks."

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The UK is experiencing an AI boom, fueled by the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, and over £14 billion in private investment. This surge in funding is accelerating AI adoption across industries, driving innovation, boosting productivity, and creating significant job opportunities. Fueling innovation, and economic growth, AI is transforming industries, driving productivity and creating a number of job opportunities. However, while businesses are racing to adopt and implement AI, the workforce skillset is struggling to keep pace.

AI skills now account for 40% of the UK’s most pressing tech talent shortages, making it one of the largest gaps in the sector. This highlights a growing challenge: education and training programs simply aren’t evolving fast enough to meet the demands of an AI-driven economy.

What is the role of businesses in AI upskilling?

Traditional education systems cannot keep pace with AI's rapid evolution. Waiting for universities to modernize their AI curricula is not a viable strategy for businesses. Instead, companies must take proactive steps to upskill their workforce, ensuring they have the necessary AI expertise to remain competitive.

Some organizations are already progressing in this direction, establishing in-house AI training programs, ranging from foundational AI literacy courses to specialized technical training for employees in data science, machine learning, and AI applications. These programs can be delivered through online modules, workshops, and mentorship.

Businesses should also collaborate with AI education platforms, boot camps, and certification programs to offer employees structured learning opportunities. Industry-recognized certifications can help workers gain relevant, up-to-date skills that align with real-world applications. Encouraging AI-skilled employees to mentor colleagues can accelerate knowledge transfer.

Taking mentorship one step further, organizations can create AI centers of excellence, where experts guide teams on AI best practices, ethical considerations, and emerging trends. Offering incentives such as financial support for AI-related courses, internal recognition, and career progression opportunities can motivate employees to upskill. Embedding AI expertise into performance evaluations can also reinforce its strategic importance. By investing in AI upskilling today, businesses can bridge the talent gap, drive innovation, and future-proof their workforce.

What is the role of business-academia collaboration when it comes to bridging the AI skills gap?

The disconnect between higher education and industry needs is a persistent issue in the AI skills debate. Universities and technical colleges often struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of AI advancements, meaning graduates enter the workforce with outdated skills or theoretical knowledge that lacks real-world applicability.

Businesses have a responsibility to actively engage with universities and technical colleges to help shape educational programs. By integrating real-world AI applications, case studies, and industry projects into coursework, students can develop job-ready skills. But collaboration must go beyond one-off partnerships. Establishing long-term advisory relationships between businesses and academia can ensure that curricula evolve alongside technological advancements.

Beyond this, businesses can work with academic institutions to develop AI certification programs that validate students’ expertise in key areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and AI ethics. These certifications should be recognized across industries to standardize AI proficiency levels and extend beyond the classroom into the workplace.

Practical, hands-on experience is also essential. Companies should provide structured mentorship and opportunities for students to work on real-world AI challenges. Offering experience through internships, apprenticeships, and AI research collaborations ensures students gain practical exposure.

I would add that it’s not just about training individuals. The UK’s AI adoption efforts are also hindered by outdated IT infrastructure, making it harder for organizations to implement AI effectively. Without a modernized digital ecosystem, even a well-trained workforce will struggle to deploy AI solutions at scale.

Businesses and academia must work together not only to prepare the next generation of AI talent but also to modernize digital infrastructures so that organizations can scale AI solutions efficiently.

Integrating AI

AI is no longer just for data scientists. How can we integrate AI fundamentals into both higher education and professional development programs?

AI’s impact is broad and far-reaching, spanning a huge swathe of industries, job roles, and everyday decision-making. To capitalize on AI’s impact, we must ensure AI knowledge and proficiency become mainstream and integrate AI fundamentals into both higher education and professional development programs.

AI education should start early, with foundational courses integrated into university and college curricula across disciplines. Business, healthcare, finance, and law students, for example, should be equipped with AI knowledge relevant to their fields.

Many professionals interact with AI-driven tools but lack a deep understanding of how they work. Companies should offer AI literacy programs tailored to non-technical employees, covering topics such as responsible AI use, bias mitigation, and automation. Governments, businesses, and educational institutions ideally collaborate to promote AI literacy at a societal level.

This can include free AI learning resources, workshops, and public discussions on AI’s ethical and economic implications. AI education should be accessible and flexible. Short, modular AI courses delivered through online platforms can help professionals upskill at their own pace without committing to full-time study.

Crucially, AI literacy isn’t just about ensuring businesses see returns on AI investments, it’s about empowering individuals to participate in an AI-driven economy. Without widespread AI knowledge, the risk is that AI remains an exclusive tool wielded by a few, rather than a democratized force that benefits society as a whole.

How can we approach the AI skills gap moving forwards?

The AI skills gap is a multi-faceted challenge requiring a coordinated response from businesses, academia, and education systems. Businesses must take responsibility for upskilling their workforce, while academic institutions must adapt curriculums to align with industry needs. At the same time, AI literacy must become a mainstream priority, ensuring workers across all sectors are equipped for an AI-powered future. If these gaps are not addressed, the UK risks stagnating in its AI ambitions, with organizations struggling to implement AI effectively and workers left behind in the digital transformation.

If businesses, educators, and policymakers act now, they have the opportunity to create a more inclusive, AI-ready workforce that drives sustainable innovation and economic growth. Only through a collaborative, proactive approach can the UK ensure that AI’s benefits are widely distributed rather than concentrated in a select few industries or regions.

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The pace of digital innovation has never been faster, yet outdated ideas about AI persist across boardrooms. One area that suffers the most from this confusion is Agentic AI. Businesses stand on the brink of a transformative era, but many are still paralyzed by misconceptions.

This gap between potential and perception leaves businesses lagging, even when the tools for transformation are within reach.

Agentic AI is not just another chapter in the tech story. It represents a fundamental shift. Businesses that see it as merely another tool will miss the extraordinary opportunities it offers for real autonomy, innovation, and growth.

In just one year, AI and machine learning has soared to new heights with the emergence of advanced large language models, and domain specific small language models that can be deployed both on the cloud and the edge.

While this kind of intelligence is the new baseline for what we expect in our applications, the future of enterprise AI lies in complex, multi-agent workflows that combine powerful models, intelligent agents and human guided decision-making. This market is moving fast. According to recent Deloitte research, 50% of companies using generative AI will launch agentic AI pilots or proofs of concept by 2027.

The AI landscape is in constant transformation, fueled by breakthroughs in AI agents, cutting-edge platforms like Azure AI Foundry, and NVIDIA’s robust infrastructure. As we journey through 2025, these innovations are reshaping technology and revolutionizing business operations and strategies.

Here are five myths businesses still cling to about Agentic AI, and why believing them could cost you:

Myth 1: believing Agentic AI is just another model to fine-tune

Agentic AI isn’t about fine-tuning responses or making marginal improvements. It’s about setting objectives, planning workflows, executing tasks, adapting independently, and continuously optimizing outcomes. Unlike traditional AI models that wait for prompts, agentic systems act with autonomy to achieve dynamic goals. Treating these systems like polished chatbots severely underestimates their strategic value.

When implemented correctly, agentic systems can offer a step-change in how businesses manage complexity, decision-making, and scale. Many organizations are already acknowledging the potential and implementing the technology for maximum efficiency.

Myth 2: thinking you can deploy Agentic AI without process redesign

Agentic AI isn't just another tool you plug in and walk away from. It reshapes how work gets done. Businesses that don’t revisit how decisions are made, how teams collaborate, and how data flows will struggle to unlock any meaningful value.

Successful agentic AI deployments begin with a fresh look at business workflows, not just system integrations. This technology doesn’t simply automate tasks. It redefines them, forcing leaders to rethink how work gets done.

Myth 3: expecting Agentic AI to make your business 'fully hands-off'

Agentic AI enhances autonomy but doesn’t eliminate the need for human oversight. Escalation points, governance checks, and decision reviews remain essential. Without smart orchestration and clear accountability, businesses risk decision bottlenecks or poorly aligned actions from their AI systems.

It’s not about letting AI take the wheel. It’s about designing smarter systems where humans steer the mission and agents drive the momentum. Success will depend not on trusting AI blindly, but on orchestrating smart human-machine collaboration at every critical juncture.

Myth 4: assuming Agentic AI is only for operational use cases

Many businesses still box Agentic AI into the operations category, useful for support tickets, workflows, and back-office automation. That’s a mistake. Agentic AI is moving into sales, marketing, strategic planning, and product innovation. Its ability to plan, reason, and act independently is increasingly being used to augment revenue-generating and customer-facing roles.

Leaders who confine it to "process improvement" risk overlooking its broader potential to drive competitive advantage, transform customer journeys, and unlock growth.

Myth 5: believing Agentic AI delivers ROI overnight

Agentic AI success is a marathon, not a sprint. While some tools offer quick wins, full-scale value takes time. Hidden costs related to integration, orchestration, retraining, and long-term optimization often catch businesses off guard, especially those chasing quick wins.

Adoption is accelerating across industries, but true ROI depends on a thoughtful, staged rollout, not just enthusiasm. This means staged deployment, continuous learning, and long-term operational alignment. The payoff is significant, but not instant. Businesses that expect overnight gains without the legwork are setting themselves up to be disappointed.

And finally: key characteristics and benefits of agentic AI

Autonomy: Agentic AI systems can operate independently, making decisions and taking actions without constant human supervision.

Adaptability: They can adjust their behavior and strategies in response to changing conditions and new information.

Goal-driven behavior: They are designed to achieve specific objectives and can learn and improve their performance over time.

Complex problem-solving: Agentic AI systems can tackle multi-step problems and situations that require reasoning and planning.

Improved efficiency: By automating tasks and making decisions autonomously, agentic AI can streamline workflows and reduce human error.

Scalability: Agentic AI systems can be deployed at scale to handle large volumes of data and complex processes.

Collaboration with humans: While autonomous, agentic AI can also work collaboratively with humans, leveraging their expertise and knowledge.

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Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 30 (game #719).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #720) - today's words

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Today's NYT Connections words are…

• RASPBERRY
• CAVITY
• PROOF
• FERMENT
• PLAQUE
• BUBBLE
• CERTIFICATE
• REST
• RECESS
• KISS
• HOLLOW
• MEDAL
• FUSE
• RISE
• TROPHY
• NOOK

NYT Connections today (game #720) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Inlet
• GREEN: Honor
• BLUE: Baking 
• PURPLE: Think: Opposite of suck

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #720) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: ALCOVE
• GREEN: WAYS TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENT 
• BLUE: VERBS IN BREADMAKING 
• PURPLE: THINGS YOU CAN BLOW 

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #720) - the answers

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The answers to today's Connections, game #720, are…

• YELLOW: ALCOVE CAVITY, HOLLOW, NOOK, RECESS
• GREEN: WAYS TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE, MEDAL, PLAQUE, TROPHY
• BLUE: VERBS IN BREADMAKING FERMENT, PROOF, REST, RISE
• PURPLE: THINGS YOU CAN BLOW BUBBLE, FUSE, KISS, RASPBERRY

• My rating: Moderate
• My score: 2 mistakes

I got the purple group today by thinking it was something to do with music legend Prince, rather than THINGS YOU CAN BLOW. I was so determined that I made two mistakes before I finally fluked together a correct group of four.

Fortunately, by this point I’d already guessed the words that made up ALCOVE and WAYS TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENT, so the pool of words was limited. 

My thinking was that RASPBERRY (as in Raspberry Beret) and KISS were both Prince songs and, well he was so prolific he must have a song with BUBBLE in the title (he didn’t) or FUSE (he didn’t). All, quite a stretch, especially as the actual answer was much easier. 

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Friday, May 30, game #719)

• YELLOW: RODS BAT, CLUB, STAFF, STICK
• GREEN: THEY'RE ON A ROLL! FOIL, RIBBON, TAPE, TOILET PAPER
• BLUE: COMMON SWAG ITEMS HAT, TEE, TOTE, WATER BOTTLE
• PURPLE: WORDS BEFORE "SHACK" CADDY, LOVE, RADIO, SHAKE

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Who's ready to spend another weekend in front of the TV? If you answered "me!" to that question, you'll want to know what's worth watching on the world's best streaming services.

There's a lot to look forward to as well. From the official streaming debut of 2025's first Marvel movie to the 2025 edition of Netflix's Tudum fan celebration, we've rounded up the best films and TV series to check out before Monday rolls around. Enjoy! – Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

Captain America: Brave New World (Disney+)

Over three months after it initially flew into theaters, the penultimate Marvel Phase 5 movie – Captain America: Brave New World – has landed on Disney+.

Sam Wilson's first big-screen outing as Cap 2.0 sees the titular hero contend with plenty in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), too. Indeed, not only is he asked to reform the Avengers by army general-turned-US president Thaddeus Ross, but he also becomes embroiled in a diplomatic storm when a mysterious figure almost instigates World War III among the biggest nations on Earth.

So, is Captain America 4 worth seeing and/or deserving of a place on our best Disney+ movies list? My Captain America: Brave New World review reveals all. If you end up streaming it, be sure to read my Captain America: Brave New World ending explained piece once you're done to see how it sets up future events in the MCU, too. – TP

• Watch Captain America: Brave New World on Disney+

Netflix Tudum 2025 (Netflix)

Now a yearly tradition, this year's edition of Netflix Tudum, an event that celebrates the best Netflix shows and reveals more details about a whole host of new Netflix movies, takes place this weekend. And, without spoiling much, it sounds like it'll be an absolute doozy.

We'll be covering the event live, so check back in with us tomorrow (May 31) and follow along with our live blog to get the lowdown on the biggest announcements.

You can stream the event in real time, too, via Netflix itself, or on the streaming titan's various social media platforms, to learn the latest about Stranger Things season 5, Wednesday season 2, Knives Out 3, and so many other exciting new films and shows that are coming in 2025. I, for one, cannot wait, so much so I've rounded up my biggest predictions for what'll be unveiled at Tudum 2025. – TP

• Watch Netflix Tudum 2025 on Netflix

Mountainhead (Max)

Jesse Armstrong, the creator of huge HBO hit Succession, is back with his latest project. This time, he's satirizing big tech companies, the egotistical individuals who run them, and the influence they hold in today's climate, via a comedy-drama flick called Mountainhead.

Starring the likes of Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, and Ramy Youssef, this Max Original Movie sees four 'tech bros' (read: billionaire playboys) reunite at a remote location amid a fictional international crisis.

Little else has been revealed about the film's plot. But, if Succession taught us anything, Armstrong has a strong handle on showing wealthy people in all their messy glory. Here's hoping, then, that this is one we'll be adding to our best Max movies guide shortly. – TP

• Watch Mountainhead on Max

The Better Sister (Prime Video)

Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks lead the cast of this gripping new Prime Video series that follows two sisters as they reunite to try to untangle a complicated family history.

As the Amazon TV Original's title suggests, these women have very different lives. Chloe has a picturesque life, while Nicky struggles to make ends meet. However, things take a dark turn when Chloe's husband is murdered and the two try to discover the truth about what happened.

At the time of publication, it's got a healthy 82% Rotten Tomatoes critical score, so I'll definitely be catching this over the weekend. – Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch The Better Sister on Prime Video

And Just Like That... season 3 (Max)

This Sex and the City sequel has critics split down the middle with it 55% Rotten Tomatoes critical rating and its audience score is even worse. A real shame then, that it's got no chance of being on our best Max shows round up.

Having said that, it's certainly got a dedicated fanbase, which is why it's back for a third season. The producers have made some controversial decisions, especially when it came to killing off Mr. Big, but you have to admit And Just Like That... isn't short on drama.

If you're among those dying to see Sarah Jessica Parker and the squad stepping into their stilettos once again, you're in luck. Season 3 has just made its debut on HBO and Max, and new episodes are due out every week for the foreseeable future. – LB

• Watch And Just Like That... season 3 on Max

Bono: Stories of Surrender (Apple TV+)

If you still haven't found what you're looking for (I'll see myself out...) when it comes to a good U2 documentary, Bono: Stories of Surrender, which is out now on Apple's streaming platform, might change that.

This Apple TV+ documentary focuses on the U2 frontman as he pulls back the curtain on his life, thereby allowing you to follow his very personal journey which features his family, friends, and faith.

There might not be much here for non-U2 fans, but it's an essential watch for those wanting a bit more Bono. The jury is out, though, on whether it'll make it onto our best Apple TV+ movies list. – LB

• Watch Bono: Stories of Surrender on Apple TV+

Dept. Q (Netflix)

This Netflix thriller series is a must-watch for those who need a delightfully dark detective drama in their life. It's also got a stellar cast, too, with Mark Bonnar and Kelly MacDonald among its ranks.

Dept. Q has also got something of a bleak-sounding plot. Indeed, we follow a former top-rated detective who's wracked with guilt following an attack that left his partner paralysed and another policeman dead. As he returns to work, he takes on a cold case which starts to consume his life.

Netflix has enjoyed some great success with similarly gripping espionage fare in recent years, such as Black Doves and The Night Agent. And, with The Queen's Gambit's creator behind the wheel of this genre vehicle, it could be a thrilling ride to immerse yourself in this weekend. – LB

• Watch Dept. Q on Netflix

For more top-tier streaming suggestions, read our guides on the best Netflix movies, best Disney+ shows, best Paramount+ movies, and best Hulu shows.

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 30 (game #453).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #454) - hint #1 - today's themeWhat is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Next to the bobby pins

NYT Strands today (game #454) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• STEEL 
• CRAB
• SWEET
• CHAIN
• CARE
• RACES

NYT Strands today (game #454) - hint #3 - spangram lettersHow many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 15 letters

NYT Strands today (game #454) - hint #4 - spangram positionWhat are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: top, 4th column

Last side: bottom, 3rd column

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #454) - the answers

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The answers to today's Strands, game #454, are…

• SCRUNCHIE
• CLAW
• CLIP
• BARRETTE
• HEADBAND
• SPANGRAM: HAIR ACCESSORIES

• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

Today’s spangram was like an oversized SCRUNCHIE taking up a huge chunk of the puzzle.

Unlike bobby pins, today’s words all describe hair ornaments. I struggled to see BARRETTE, as this is known as a hair slide in the UK, but the rest were easy to spot.

As the father of two girls I am fully aware of the world of HAIR ACCESSORIES and have been a willing model/victim to my daughter’s experimentation. It's an activity, along with painting my nails, both of them found utterly hysterical.

It's also the reason why I relate to Buzz Lightyear and the scene in the first Toy Story movie where he is stolen by Sid’s sister and becomes Mrs Nesbitt for the purposes of a doll's tea party – “One minute you’re saving the galaxy, and suddenly you find yourself supping down darjeeling with Marie Antoinette and her little sister”. That’s fatherhood.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Friday, May 30, game #453)

• FORWARD
• DEFENDER
• GOALKEEPER
• STRIKER
• MIDFIELDER
• SPANGRAM: SOCCER

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Looking for a different day?

A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, May 30 (game #1222).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1223) - hint #1 - VowelsHow many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1223) - hint #2 - repeated lettersDo any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1.

Quordle today (game #1223) - hint #3 - uncommon lettersDo the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• Yes. One of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1223) - hint #4 - starting letters (1)Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1223) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• C

• E

• D

• Q

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1223) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle, game #1223, are…

• CRUMB
• ELFIN
• DRIER
• QUITE

Today’s Quordle was a dream ride for me after a series of traffic jams, with my first guesses being correct and all the letters turning green. 

On reflection, I wasn’t that much of a genius as I had four correct or incorrect letters for each word with my three starter words paying dividends.

QUITE felt like a magic guess but the reality is there was no other option – even though I didn’t know it at the time. 

Hope it was a good one for you. Thanks Quordle gods.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Daily Sequence today (game #1223) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1223, are…

• SNARE
• SCOOP
• SHEIK
• FORCE

Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #1222, Friday, 30 May: RAJAH, CAUSE, BLACK, ETUDE
• Quordle #1221, Thursday, 29 May: CRIER, DRAPE, STRUT, NEIGH
• Quordle #1220, Wednesday, 28 May: HELLO, BEADY, VIGIL, PURER
• Quordle #1219, Tuesday, 27 May: TWEET, RANGE, POPPY, RADAR
• Quordle #1218, Monday, 26 May: BLEAT, HOWDY, ASIDE, SCOOP
• Quordle #1217, Sunday, 25 May: OCEAN, AMBER, PIPER, GLEAN
• Quordle #1216, Saturday, 24 May: HUSKY, HEIST, FOGGY, POLAR
• Quordle #1215, Friday, 23 May: SHIRE, GIANT, AWAIT, CAPER
• Quordle #1214, Thursday, 22 May: LOSE, GLOVE, STINT, EXCEL
• Quordle #1213, Wednesday, 21 May: NOVEL, CHOSE, DIRTY, DONUT
• Quordle #1212, Tuesday, 20 May: DECOY, SHAKE, MAPLE, PURER
• Quordle #1211, Monday, 19 May: LINK, HANDY, DITCH, WAIVE
• Quordle #1210, Sunday, 18 May: QUACK, ROACH, PURGE, DOWNY
• Quordle #1209, Saturday, 17 May: STRIP, RANGE, UNITE, GEESE
• Quordle #1208, Friday, 16 May: SHEEP, SNUCK, DRIFT, BREAK
• Quordle #1207, Thursday, 15 May: PAINT, CROUP, PEDAL, FLUKE
• Quordle #1206, Wednesday, 14 May: FAVOR, METER, PICKY, MAKER
• Quordle #1205, Tuesday, 13 May: SCENT, AGAPE, POLAR, YEARN
• Quordle #1204, Monday, 12 May: ROYAL, ARGUE, BUNCH, READY
• Quordle #1203, Sunday, 11 May: QUASH, MUNCH, ALTER, UNDUE