Ofcom fines porn site over £600,000 over age check issues
2026-07-10 13:03:27 Ofcom has fined a porn site company £630,000 for not properly checking the age of its users. The watchdog has taken action against the company behind Fapello, saying…
YouTube lets creators launch 'episode content' like regular TV shows
2026-07-10 13:01:14 YouTube is now letting creators “group your episodic content” more like regular TV shows. The video sharing platform has introduced new features for its Partner Program creators, who…
Ofcom wants TikTok, Instagram and more to take scam ads seriously
2026-07-10 12:59:26 Ofcom wants platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to take more action against scam adverts. The regulator has unveiled draft measures proposing that big tech companies need to…
Humanoid robot performs surgery in major medical milestone
2026-07-09 15:04:18 A humanoid robot has successfully performed surgery for the first time, marking a major milestone for robotics and the future of healthcare. Researchers from the University of California…
Meta testing 'super sensing' AI glasses capable of capturing every moment
2026-07-09 15:02:13 Meta is reportedly testing a prototype of AI-powered smart glasses capable of continuously capturing what users see and hear throughout the day, as the technology giant expands its…
SpaceX to send half a tonne of equipment to the Moon
2026-07-09 15:00:25 SpaceX has signed a deal with Japanese space company ispace to transport half a tonne of equipment to the Moon, in a move aimed at accelerating the development…
Sky seeks to become UK's commercial streaming champion
2026-07-07 12:04:28 Sky is determined to become a commercial streaming champion for the UK. The broadcaster has agreed terms to acquire ITV Media and Entertainment from ITV for up to…
AI platforms 'are polluting the forest', says expert
2026-07-07 12:02:33 Experts have accused AI platforms of twisting online messages on sensitive political issues. AI tools are increasingly being viewed as an easy way to draft or edit complex…
Microsoft announces latest round of job cuts
2026-07-07 12:00:38 Microsoft has axed 4,800 jobs. The US technology giant has announced that it’s axing 2.1 percent of its entire workforce, with the company’s Xbox division set to bear…
WhatsApp pauses major update due to privacy concerns
2026-07-06 11:09:37 WhatsApp has paused the rollout of a major privacy update after Indian regulators raised concerns that it could trigger a rise in online fraud and impersonation scams. The…
