Category: Tech
Parents slam video sharing sites for inappropriate content
Half of parents in the UK have criticised video sharing platforms, including Snapchat and Youtube, for failing to prevent children from accessing distressing, violent or adult-only content. A survey of 1,500 UK parents, conducted by AgeChecked, found that 58% of parents believe that video sharing sites and apps aren’t doing enough to keep young people safe.…
H&M using AI to create twins of models, OnlyFans fined over £1m for age verification errors
Fashion retailer H&M is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital "twins" of 30 models. It says it will use the AI doppelgangers in some social media posts and marketing in the place of humans, if given permission by models. "We are curious to explore how to showcase our fashion in new creative ways…
Nissan LEAF crossover heads updated EV line up, Apple’s WWDC details confirmed
Nissan, one of the pioneers of electric vehicles in the UK, is accelerating its EV strategy with the unveiling of its third-generation LEAF. Set to roll off the production line at its Sunderland plant later this year, the LEAF is one of several announcements from the Japanese company, signaling a major shift in its…
BYD annual sales top $100 billion, 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection
BYD’s annual sales have topped $100bn for the first time, as China’s electric vehicle champion dominates its domestic market and presses ahead with an overseas expansion. Shenzhen-based BYD said revenue rose 29 per cent to Rmb777bn ($107bn) last year, surpassing the Rmb766bn forecast by analysts, on the back of strong demand for plug-in hybrids. The…
Google announces $499 Pixel 9a, brings ‘Canvas’ feature to Gemini
Google just announced the Pixel 9A, surprising nobody because it’s been leaked to all heck. The camera bump is gone, it has a bigger screen, a Tensor G4 processor, and better water resistance, and it still starts at $499. It’s all looking like a pretty good deal, especially considering what Apple is charging for its new entry-level phone.…
Amazon switching off local requests option, Renault 5 Turbo 3E ‘electric supercar’ unveiled
Owners of the Amazon Echo have long had the option for the device to process requests locally, thereby keeping their information off of Amazon’s servers. That functionality is going away starting on March 28. The company sent out emails to customers to explain the changes. "We are reaching out to let you know that the Alexa feature ‘Do…
Spotify removes Andrew Tate podcasts after staff backlash, OpenAI develops model that can write creatively
Spotify has taken down a string of Andrew Tate podcasts after a backlash from its own staff. The streaming platform has pulled episodes from the misogynist influencer’s so-called guide to “pimping” women after workers criticised the “vile” content. “Pretty vile that we’re hosting Andrew Tate’s content,” one Spotify employee said in a company Slack channel…
4 Public Wi-Fi Hotspots Remote Workers Should Avoid
Copyright: (Panuwat Phimpha) Shutterstock.com The rise of remote work has blurred the lines between the office and the outside world, with coffee shops and public spaces becoming makeshift workspaces. However, this newfound freedom comes with hidden dangers, especially when connecting to public Wi-Fi. Recent warnings from the National Security Agency about…
North Korean hackers cash out from ByBit hack, Chinese engineers develop ‘Manus’ AI agent
Hackers thought to be working for the North Korean regime have successfully converted at least $300m (£232m) of their record-breaking $1.5bn crypto heist to unrecoverable funds. The criminals, known as Lazarus Group, swiped the huge haul of digital tokens in a hack on crypto exchange ByBit two weeks ago. Since then, it's been a cat-and-mouse game…
Amazon unveils quantum chip Ocelot, Xiaomi 15 boasts 200MP telephoto camera
Amazon has become the third tech giant in as many months to announce a breakthrough in quantum computing - a technology that promises vast processing power but is beset by technical difficulties. The firm has unveiled Ocelot, a prototype chip built on "cat qubit" technology - an approach derived from the famous "Schrödinger's cat" thought…
AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid upgrade now live, Stars launch silent album in AI protest
Hearing Test on iPhone and AirPods Pro 2. The features list for Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 continues to grow. One of the key updates in the last few months was the addition of a Hearing Aid capability, so that users who had mild or moderate hearing loss could wear the earbuds.…
