Bezos’ Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk’s Starlink

Blue Origin, the ambitious aerospace company founded by Amazon titan Jeff Bezos, has officially declared its intention to enter the burgeoning satellite internet market with a formidable new constellation named…

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial.

Snapchat’s parent company, Snap Inc., has reached a settlement in a significant social media addiction lawsuit, averting a high-profile trial that was slated to commence in Los Angeles. The resolution…

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

The UK government has initiated a significant public consultation regarding the potential implementation of a ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16. This proposed measure…

Are ‘tech dense’ farms the future of farming?

David Silverberg, Technology Reporter Getty Images The US has fewer but more "tech dense" farms according to a government report. Jake Leguee, a third-generation farmer operating on 17,000 acres in…

Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly

Google has lodged a significant appeal against a landmark antitrust ruling by a US district judge, which found the technology titan had illegally maintained a monopoly in the crucial online…

How crypto criminals stole $713 million

There’s something uniquely agonising about having your cryptocurrency stolen. All transactions are recorded on a digital ledger, known as a blockchain, so even if someone takes your money and puts…

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast, Hanging Out, as part of new Belta Box platform

The iconic presenting duo, Ant and Dec, have boldly stepped into the burgeoning world of podcasting with the launch of their brand-new show, "Hanging Out with Ant & Dec." This…

ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users.

OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence company behind the widely-used ChatGPT, is set to introduce advertisements for a segment of its user base, marking a significant shift in its monetization strategy.…

Ashley St Clair, mother of Elon Musk’s child, sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

Ashley St Clair, a prominent conservative influencer and author, and notably the mother of one of tech magnate Elon Musk’s children, has initiated legal action against Musk’s artificial intelligence company,…

Use film-style age ratings to limit teens’ social media, say Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled a nuanced proposal to safeguard children online, suggesting the implementation of film-style age ratings to regulate social media access for minors. This innovative approach aims…