Court Papers Suggest UK Sought Wider Access to Apple User Data Than Previously Revealed
Fresh court filings have raised new questions over the extent of the UK government’s efforts to gain access to Apple’s encrypted user data, suggesting the push may have gone further
Instagram To Let Parents Block Teens From Chatting With AI Characters
Instagram is set to roll out new parental controls that will allow parents to stop teenagers from chatting with the app’s AI characters, its parent company Meta announced on Friday.
PlayStation Fans Celebrate as Classic PS2 Game Arrives on PS5
PlayStation enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as Sony has added a beloved 2007 classic to both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. This move is part of Sony's ongoing effort to
Twitter’s Revenue Drops As Advertisers Voice Major Concerns
Twitter has been bleeding advertisers since Elon Musk took over, with several high-profile companies pausing promotions on the platform. According to a report by Bloomberg, last year, from September to
Coke and Pepsi Lobby Against Proposed SNAP Ban on Sugary Drinks
The battle over sugary drinks has reached Capitol Hill as major beverage companies Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper push back against a proposal to remove sugar-sweetened beverages from the
Barbie Toy Sales Shoot Up 25% After Film’s Success
The blockbuster success of the 'Barbie' movie, which took the global box office by storm shortly after its summer release, is now having a significant impact on Barbie toy sales.
Sam Altman Warns About AI’s Threat, Despite Advocating Its Use for the World
The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, has drawn attention for his sobering remarks about the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, suggesting it could lead to an existential
FCC Launches Investigation into Amazon for Alleged Sale of Wireless Signal Jammers
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an investigation into retail giant Amazon and other undisclosed retailers for their alleged involvement in marketing and selling wireless signal jammers. The probe,
Verizon Customers Alerted to $100 Million Settlement – Here’s How to Claim Your Refund
Verizon customers may be in for an unexpected windfall as part of a proposed $100 million settlement resulting from a class-action lawsuit. Eligible customers are receiving postcards or emails notifying
Boeing Sees Order Rebound with American Airlines Deal for Unapproved 737 Max 10
Boeing, the aerospace giant, experienced a resurgence in commercial jet orders in March, driven primarily by a substantial order from American Airlines for a model awaiting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Iceland Offers £1 Reward to Shoppers Who Report Shoplifters
Supermarket chain Iceland has launched a new initiative that will see customers rewarded with £1 credit on their Bonus Card if they report shoplifting incidents in-store. The company’s executive chairman,
Spotify Takes Action: Reduces Royalties for Rain Sounds, White Noise and Other Non-Music Tracks
In a bid to address revenue manipulation concerns and ensure fair compensation within its streaming platform, Spotify has announced significant changes to its royalty system, particularly impacting non-music tracks such
YouTube Creators Added £2.2bn to UK Economy in 2024, Report Finds
YouTube content creators generated £2.2 billion for the UK economy last year and supported 45,000 jobs, according to a new report by Oxford Economics. The findings were released alongside the
Nigerian Government to Temporarily Suspend N10 Tax on Sweetened Beverages
The Nigerian federal government has announced plans to temporarily suspend the N10 tax on sweetened sugar beverages as part of its economic stabilization efforts. Minister of Finance Wale Edun made
EU Accuses Elon Musk’s X of Misleading Users
Brussels Targets X for Breach of Transparency and Data Access Rules European regulators have formally accused Elon Musk’s social media platform X of violating the European Union's Digital Services Act
Instagram Introduces New Features to Combat Sextortion Scams
Instagram has rolled out new safety features designed to curb sextortion, a rising form of online exploitation where scammers trick users, often teens, into sharing intimate images before blackmailing them.
Manchester City Takes Legal Action Against Premier League Over Financial Regulations
Manchester City has initiated legal proceedings against the Premier League, seeking to overturn the Associated Party Transaction (ATP) rules that govern commercial and sponsorship deals linked to club owners. The
Honda May Debut New Sports Car For 75th Anniversary This Year
Honda is preparing for its 75th anniversary and there may be more than just cake and ice cream on the menu. Honda Motor Europe Senior Vice President Tom Gardner gave
Microsoft Implements iPhone-Only Policy for China-Based Employees, Bans Android Devices
Microsoft has announced a significant policy change affecting its employees in China, mandating that they use only iPhones for work purposes, effective September 2024. This move comes as part of
iPhone Users in Europe Gain More Payment Options as Apple Opens NFC Technology
In a significant shift, Apple has agreed to open its contactless payments technology to rival providers, meaning iPhone users in Europe will no longer be restricted to using Apple Pay
