The perimenopause chatter on social media can be overwhelming, but beware: many claims lack scientific backing. Meanwhile, Chinese tech firms are making waves in the AI arena, narrowing the gap with the US.

A startup has launched an open-source model rivaling giants like Anthropic and OpenAI. This move could signal a significant shift, as China pivots towards more open-source models. Plus, Nvidia alternatives are gaining traction, and there's talk of pitching China’s AI capabilities to the developing world.

Meanwhile, outside tech news, Trump Media is reaping profits from selling access to his posts, while astronomers have discovered an Earth-like planet with a potentially habitable atmosphere. A brain implant has restored feeling in a paralysed hand, and China has approved its first-ever brain chip. The EU is forcing Google to share search data and open up AI on Android.

Privacy concerns are on the rise too, as period trackers hide health data and Tesla’s fatal crash points to potential FSD bypasses. Stealth drones that spin so fast they disappear, and astronauts’ microgravity struggles are all part of today's tech landscape. Lastly, poop is being transformed into agricultural solutions, showing a shift towards sustainable practices.