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Welcome back. This week in tech: General Motors announces the end of robotaxis but not self-driving cars. One woman’s battle against AI in her housing application.…
IIt's perhaps poetic that throughout this year, the PlayStation's 30th anniversary, developers have discovered such a rich vein of horror in the early 3D visuals. Crow…
According to proposals from the UK government, tech companies would have the freedom to utilize copyrighted material for training artificial intelligence models, unless creative professionals or…
Social media platforms are required to take action to comply with UK online safety laws, but they have not yet implemented all the necessary measures to…
Following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, hundreds of thousands of individuals whose Facebook data was compromised may be compensated as Meta Inc. agreed to a $50 million…
TikTok made a last-ditch effort to continue operating in the U.S. on Monday, as it passed a temporary law requiring its China-based parent company ByteDance to…
IIt begins with a soft rumble, then an explosion, and finally a thunderous roar. Pyroclastic flows spew out from volcanoes and race towards us at alarming…
You have seen game award name. you have seen British Academy Awards longlist. We’re still a little ways off from announcing our own Guardian Games of…
aArchitectural surrealism is a defining characteristic of Monument Valley. The rigid and beautiful structures in the game transform and rotate with the player’s touch, creating new…
a While there has been widespread panic over drones and other unknown low-flying objects in New Jersey in recent days, many other parts of the country…
TThree hundred and twenty-four. That was the score Mary Louie was given by an AI-powered tenant screening tool. In its 11-page report, the software SafeRent does…
Amazon is the latest tech giant to donate to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund.Reports indicate that the company plans to donate $1 million to the fund, as…
Scottie Pippen is once again leveraging his NBA legacy to venture into the world of cryptocurrencies with hopes of becoming a world champion in this space.Back…
CChinese hackers have breached dozens of telecommunications companies around the world. The breach, dubbed “Salt Typhoon” by Microsoft cybersecurity researchers, allows cybercriminals to access information about…
This week’s picksLegacy: Charles DickensWondery, weekly episodesThis week, we recommend listening to the fascinating stories of Charles Dickens, the Godfather of Christmas. Afua Hirsch’s latest podcast…
The Australian Federal Police stated that due to the large amount of data being analyzed in their investigation, they have no choice but to rely on…
The attention economy can be likened to a phenomenon involving a social media-created celebrity named “hawk tua girl” Hayley Welch. She played a pivotal role in…
a Elon Musk’s departure from X resulted in the loss of around 2.7 million active Apple and Android users in the U.S. in a span of…
TThe history of video games is, in some ways, a history of subtle iterations of other people’s ideas. The interstellar success of Taito’s Space Invaders spawned…
Virtual assistants have become a common feature in many UK households, providing information on weather forecasts, time, and sports results. The most popular virtual assistant is…
Tesla has urged the UK government to tighten regulations on carbon emissions from cars and trucks according to documents. The electric car maker also pushed for…
Measuring just 4cm square, Google has developed a computing chip with unprecedented speed. In just five minutes, this chip can complete tasks that would take conventional…
MToday, creating an Indiana Jones game may appear straightforward. Just take Uncharted’s Nathan Drake, transport him back in time about 80 years, give him a fedora…
aAt some point, most mobile games will die. Apple’s iOS software updates have removed thousands of App Store games over the years. Old games simply disappear…
a Great idea, brilliantly executed. Hilarious, surreal, and, yes, really exciting in a weird way. This could be the Marat/Sade of the 21st century. During lockdown,…
Last year, Facebook reduced over 700 jobs in the UK, costing £79m, as part of parent company Meta’s first-ever global cost-cutting initiative due to a significant…
Approximately 1.4 million individuals in the UK have exited the online dating realm within the last year. But does this signify that the apps are ineffective,…
IIf you want to witness the last vestiges of human intelligence swirling down the drain, just hold your nose and type these words:Skibidi toilet” to YouTube.…
WWhen the baby parrots were delivered to Alice Soares de Oliveira’s desk, they had no wings and could barely open their eyes. The pair, housed in…
“Everyone remembers the first Nokia,” says Mark Mason, who joined the carrier’s design team during its heyday in the 1990s. “When you say that name, it…
The US is moving closer to banning TikTok, as a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring the app’s owner, ByteDance, to sell its assets to…
Elon Musk seems to have many preferences. The world’s richest man is evangelical about electric cars, space travel, and Donald Trump. Another of his interests could…
TThe first time I played with a ZX Spectrum was at the Stockport branch of Debenhams. Back in 1983, it had a great home computer section,…
Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 for the first time, reaching a new high amid a euphoric surge triggered by President Donald Trump’s election win. The largest and…
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos has shown renewed support for President-elect Donald Trump, praising the former president’s plan to reduce government regulation. Speaking at the New York…
The Guardian has uncovered that artificial intelligence systems utilized by the UK government to identify welfare fraud exhibit bias based on individuals’ age, disability, marital status,…
WEllen Kafamtengo felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen and thought she might be going into labor. It was the ninth month of her first…
There’s a podcast for thatRachel Aroesti has selected the top five unscripted podcasts, ranging from a long-running improv sketch show to a unique music podcast.Off Book:…
Google’s central London office costs as much as a tech unicorn, and the company’s UK boss Debbie Weinstein says it embodies a similar ethos.“It exudes startup…
Over the past weekend, the internet was buzzing with the name of David Mayer, sparking intrigue and speculation online. David Mayer gained temporary fame on social…
