Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Food fraud, a pervasive and often hidden global issue, continues to plague the industry despite significant advancements in detection and verification technologies. This sophisticated form of crime encompasses a wide…
Apple and Google agree to change app stores after ‘effective duopoly’ claim
Apple and Google have reached a significant agreement with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), committing to substantial changes in their app store operations following a seven-month investigation that…
Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, trial told.
A landmark trial has commenced in California, igniting a crucial legal battle that scrutinizes the profound mental health impacts of dominant social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Plaintiffs’ attorneys…
Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content.
In a significant move to bolster online safety and protect younger users, Discord, the popular communication platform boasting over 200 million monthly users, is set to implement a mandatory age…
EU tells Meta to let rivals run AI chatbots on WhatsApp.
The European Union has issued a stern directive to Meta, demanding that the tech giant immediately cease blocking rival artificial intelligence (AI) firms from operating their chatbots on WhatsApp. This…
Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
London, UK – The dawn of autonomous urban transport in the United Kingdom appears to be on the horizon, with Waymo, the pioneering US driverless car firm, expressing its ambition…
Meta: Facebook-owner to nearly double AI spending
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is poised to nearly double its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) this year, signaling a profound commitment to the burgeoning technology despite widespread industry…
Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI
Tesla’s annual revenue has experienced its first-ever decline, a significant downturn attributed to the electric vehicle (EV) giant’s strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The company, helmed by…
UK bans Coinbase ads implying crypto can ease cost of living concerns
The UK’s advertising watchdog has issued a significant ban on promotional materials from Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, deeming that the advertisements implied digital assets could offer…
Visit the North Sea oil field where CO2 is pumped under the seabed.
The rhythmic thrum of helicopter blades signals an approaching landing, a sound that has become synonymous with the vital industry of the North Sea. "Prepare for an offshore landing," the…
















