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Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
In a move that underscores growing regulatory pressure on Big Tech, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has filed a lawsuit against Amazon. The regulator alle…
WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
WhatsApp has announced a new feature that will allow users to communicate without exchanging phone numbers, instead using unique usernames. This update is designed to enhance priva…
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
Ford Motor Company has decided to rehire human engineers after its artificial intelligence systems failed to meet the company's quality standards. The car manufacturer discovered t…
South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
South Korea has announced a massive $1 trillion investment plan focused on semiconductor and artificial intelligence development. The initiative comes as regional competitors such …
Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Technology companies are blaming the rising cost of artificial intelligence for significant price increases on devices and consoles. Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2, and Val…
GTA 6 will launch as download only - does that mean the disc is dead?
With Grand Theft Auto 6 launching as a download-only title, even for physical purchases, the question arises: is the disc dead? The article compares this shift to the music and fil…
The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet
Start-ups are exploring new approaches to geothermal energy, tapping into the abundant heat beneath the Earth's surface. However, the technology remains expensive, and questions li…
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Two teenagers convicted for their roles in a major cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL) were already known to police years before the incident, according to reports. Owen Flo…
Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
Apple has implemented price increases of nearly 20% on some of its products, while Xbox has also raised the cost of its consoles. Apple attributed the hikes to unprecedented and ra…
IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM has announced a breakthrough in chip technology, claiming to have created the world's first chip below 1 nanometre. The company describes the design as a "block of flats" appro…
GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game
Grand Theft Auto 6, the latest installment in Rockstar's blockbuster franchise, is set to be the biggest game release of the year. This article provides a comprehensive overview of…
GTA 6 will cost £70 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Grand Theft Auto 6 will be priced at £70, but physical copies of the game will not contain a disc. Instead, the box will include a code for a digital download. This move signals a …
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
A scientist has published new doubts about Microsoft's claims regarding its quantum computing breakthrough with the Majorana chip. Despite skepticism from some experts, Microsoft h…
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
Google's YouTube has reached a settlement in a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old plaintiff. The teenager's case against three other major tech companies is set t…
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
Meta has halted a program that tracked workers' computer usage for AI training data, citing privacy concerns. The company had started the initiative just two months ago. The decisi…
Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
Millions of people in the UK could be eligible to claim a share of £3 billion after a legal case against Apple was given the green light. Apple has rejected suggestions that its pr…