Over a third of new podcasts are AI-generated
2026-05-12 15:00:19 More than a third of all newly uploaded podcasts are now believed to be generated using artificial intelligence, according to new industry figures highlighting the rapid rise of…
Instagram switches off end-to-end message encryption
2026-05-11 16:15:48 Instagram has axed end-to-end encryption for direct messages – meaning private chats on the platform are no longer protected by the extra layer of security. The feature, known…
UK TikTok users pay to remove ads
2026-05-11 12:53:47 TikTok users in the UK can now pay to remove adverts from the app for the first time ever. The social media giant is introducing a new subscription…
Microsoft tests new Windows 11 speed boost feature
2026-05-11 12:52:00 Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature designed to make the operating system feel significantly faster and more responsive. The feature, reportedly called “Low Latency Profile”, boosts…
Steven Soderbergh believes AI will make his war film 'better'
2026-05-10 12:01:56 Steven Soderbergh has insisted using artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be “better” for his upcoming Spanish-American war movie. The 63-year-old filmmaker is working on an ambitious new project…
New Call of Duty game will only be released on current-gen consoles
2026-05-10 09:01:09 Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty release will skip last-generation consoles, marking a major shift for one of gaming’s biggest annual franchises. Despite the game…
Why isn't Grand Theft Auto VI not launching on PC
2026-05-09 12:00:42 Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has explained why Grand Theft Auto VI will not launch on PC alongside its console release later this year. The long-awaited sequel is…
Paranormal Activity game cancelled after Paramount refused to give devs 'more time'
2026-05-09 09:01:45 Paranormal Activity: Threshold has been cancelled due to pressure from Paramount. Darkstone Digital and DreadXP have scrapped plans for their planned project based on the hit supernatural horror…
Meta will use 'height and bone structure' for age verification
2026-05-08 11:11:40 Meta wants to use visual cues like “height or bone structure” as part of age verification. The tech giants, which owns social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram…
Gmail's Help me write tool gets major boost
2026-05-08 11:09:54 Google’s ‘Help me write’ Gmail tool will be able to generate emails personalised to your own tone and style. The tech giant has announced new “personalisation enhancements” for…
