Discord age verification rollout concerns top streamers like Eret.

‘I do not trust them’ – top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks Alastair, a prominent LGBT streamer on Twitch known online as Eret, commands a substantial following of…

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 ad banned for trivialising sexual violence

An advertisement for the latest installment in the hugely popular Call of Duty franchise, "Black Ops 7," has been banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for its perceived…

Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts.

British self-driving startup Wayve has declared its technology is robust enough to navigate any road condition, including the notoriously pothole-ridden streets that plague the UK. This bold assertion comes on…

Google apologises for Baftas alert to ‘see more’ on racial slur.

In a significant and deeply regrettable incident, Google has issued a public apology following the dissemination of a news alert related to the recent Bafta awards ceremony. The alert, intended…

Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry.

Discord has announced a significant delay to its planned global rollout of a mandatory age verification system, originally slated for March, bowing to considerable user backlash and concerns over privacy.…

Shein’s elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance

The reclusive founder of fast-fashion behemoth Shein, Xu Yangtian, known more commonly as Sky Xu, has broken his characteristic silence with a significant public address, strongly reaffirming his company’s deep-seated…

US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards

In a dramatic escalation of tensions surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence into national security operations, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a stern ultimatum to Anthropic, a…

Could India challenge tech boss power at Delhi AI Impact Summit?

The Delhi AI Impact Summit, a high-profile gathering of global leaders in technology, politics, science, academia, and advocacy, is set to delve into crucial discussions on steering the artificial intelligence…

Reddit fined £14m by UK data watchdog over age verification checks

John Edwards, the UK Information Commissioner, expressed serious concern over the situation, stating, "It’s concerning that a company the size of Reddit failed in its legal duty to protect the…

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

It’s 04:00 on a snow-covered hill in Swedish Lapland, 120 miles (200km) north of the Arctic Circle. A countdown echoes from a Tannoy: "Three, two, one." A rocket blasts off…