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Allergic to dogs? These genetically modified Beagles could change everything
For people who love dogs but start sneezing, wheezing or itching whenever one comes near them, owning a pet can seem impossible. Now, two Beagles...
Meta faces nearly $1bn bill as court orders sweeping changes for teenagers
Night-time alerts, visible “like” counts and unrestricted scrolling time would all be curtailed for young users under an extraordinary court order. It applies only in...
Apple Maps’ camera backpacks are walking Spain’s streets – and the images may train AI
Apple has taken its street-mapping cameras beyond the road, sending backpack-equipped surveyors through pedestrian areas of Madrid and Cataluña. While faces and number plates are...
Is the song you’re listening to AI or a human?
AI music is taking the music industry and platforms by storm. Its melodies are flawless, can give a moody vocal performance that resembles Billie Eilish,...
AliExpress fined €550 million after unsafe and illegal products stayed online for weeks
A record EU sanction has turned last year’s preliminary case into a final enforcement decision. Regulators said counterfeit goods, unsafe toys and dangerous cosmetics remained...
Should parents be worried? China bans AI boyfriends and girlfriends for children
China is banning AI virtual partners, boyfriends, girlfriends and relatives for minors, while at the same time also requiring platforms to strongly remind users that...
Private messages could be scanned in Europe as EU vote reignites surveillance fears
A European Parliament vote has revived a fierce privacy row over whether tech platforms can scan private messages for child sexual abuse material. WhatsApp, Signal...
UK social media ban for children – what expat parents should know
British expats may need to rethink their children’s phone habits during future UK visits, after the government announced plans to ban under-16s from major social...
UK children’s phones could soon scan and block nude pictures
British families could soon see major changes to children’s smartphones, after the UK government told tech firms to block nude images on young people’s devices...
The world’s first Lunar hotel plans to welcome guests by 2032
A California-based start-up says it plans to open the world’s first hotel on the Moon by 2032, marking one of the most ambitious proposals yet...
FBI warns Microsoft users about a new AI scam that can steal accounts without passwords
A lot of people still feel relatively safe once they activate two factor authentication on their accounts. The logic seems simple. Even if somebody steals the...
Humanoid robot rental service does the housework for €130. Gatsby startup launches robot hire option
The Roomba was a great design but had its limitations. The Thermomix, a versatile, all-in-one multicooker and food processor, was a great help in the...
ChatGPT can now warn a friend or family member if it believes a user may be in danger
OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT feature that allows users to choose a trusted person who could be alerted if the AI believes they may...
New study says TikTok and Instagram may be making users feel less happy
A new international study has reignited the debate around social media and mental health, claiming that TikTok and Instagram may leave users feeling less happy...