Google launches new AI search feature in UK
The new tool marks a significant change for the search giant but raises questions for advertisers.
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VPNs top download charts as age verification law kicks in
Experts say free versions of such apps or services may carry potential security and privacy risks.
VPNs top App Store charts as Online Safety Act age checks kick in
Experts say free versions of such apps or services may carry potential security and privacy risks.
Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity
The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake.
Around 6,000 websites to start checking ages in UK, Ofcom says
Despite the law some remain sceptical about the effectiveness of porn age checks.
Around 6,000 porn sites start checking ages in UK
Despite the law some remain sceptical about the effectiveness of porn age checks.
Thousands unable to make calls as EE mobile network down
One of the largest networks in the UK confirms it is “addressing an issue” with its services.
South Park to stream on Paramount+ after bidding war
The deal that will see the long-running comedy series move from HBO Max is reportedly worth $1.5bn.
As porn sites apply new age checks, will users hand over personal ID?
All websites hosting pornography will have to check the age of their users from Friday.
Apple and Google have ‘effective duopoly’ in UK says regulator
The tech giants both expressed concern at the rulings, but said they will co-operate with investigations.
Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, says tech giant
The US tech giant is recommending some users install security updates after the data breach.
OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services
The US tech firm behind ChatGPT say it will work with the UK government to ‘deliver prosperity for all’.
How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis
The world’s race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars – and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries
The floating robot collecting rubbish in our waterways
Tech Now meets the team behind WasteShark – can it help tackle marine plastic pollution?
Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy
Shareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users’ privacy.
Does the UK video games industry have a class problem?
A non-profit organisation is trying to create more pathways into the sector for working-class people.
How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?
Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.
WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash
Some social media users had threatened to delete their accounts after WeTransfer’s terms were updated.
Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK
The platform will bring in the measures from 14 July to stop under-18s looking at “certain mature content”.
New AI voice tool trained to copy British regional accents
A UK company says it is better at reproducing a range of accents compared with US or Chinese rivals.
Paddy Power and Betfair users warned of ’email danger’ after breach
Hackers have accessed personal information of potentially 800,000 customers of Flutter Entertainment.