Google considers charging for AI content, ‘Invisibility Cloak’ becomes reality

Google, the search engine used by more than a billion people around the world, is reported to be considering charging for premium content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The company, owned by Alphabet Inc, is said to be revamping its business model and looking at putting some of its core product behind a paywall. It…

9 in 10 neurodivergent employees report burnout in tech sector

  90% of female neurodivergent employees are experiencing burnout in the tech sector, according to the latest research by social enterprise Code First Girls.  In the UK alone, there are 5 million people who consider themselves to be neurodivergent - but only 120,000 have been formally diagnosed. This is a particular issue for women -…

How To Avoid Being Scammed On Facebook Marketplace

  As the popularity of online marketplaces continues to soar, Facebook Marketplace has emerged as a go-to destination for buying and selling a wide range of goods. However, amidst the plethora of legitimate sellers lie deceptive scammers waiting to prey on unsuspecting buyers. To help you steer clear of potential scams and protect your hard-earned…

Tesla sales fall sharply, Amazon scraps ‘just walk out’ tech in US

Tesla has reported a sharp fall in worldwide sales amid increased competition and slowing demand for electric vehicles. The carmaker said it delivered 386,810 vehicles during the first quarter of the year - down nearly 9% on the 423,000 it shipped from January to March last year. It marks the first year-on-year quarterly sales decline…

5 ways savers can make most of their money before end of tax year 

Spring has sprung and that means we’re nearing the end of the tax year. The official end date is April 5 and the new tax year begins on April 6.  So, with only a few days left of the 2023/24 tax year, there’s never been a better time to get your finances in order. This…

Exercising cuts risk of insomnia, 8 million UK jobs will be lost to AI

Exercising at least twice a week significantly cuts the risk of insomnia, according to a study. It found people who worked out regularly were 42% less likely to have trouble getting to sleep and 22% less likely to report any insomnia symptoms. Those who keep up exercise long term were found to be 55% more…

Which? testing exposes dubious eco-friendly toilet roll claims

Claims by fashionable bamboo toilet roll brands about the composition of their products have been called into question by Which?, after it found some only contain tiny amounts of the eco-friendly material. The consumer watchdog carried out fibre-composition testing on five popular brands claiming to be made from “bamboo only” or “100% bamboo”, a fibre…