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…
NHS to use AI on app to guide patients to the right services
2026-07-06 11:07:22 The NHS is set to introduce artificial intelligence to its app to help direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare services, as part of a wider government drive…
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warns AI poses 'Hiroshima' threat without global rules
2026-07-06 11:05:45 Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that artificial intelligence poses a “Hiroshima”-style threat to humanity unless governments agree international rules to control its development. In an essay published…
Sony won't sell hardware at 'significant' loss amid concerns about PlayStation 6 pricing
2026-07-05 10:01:47 Sony has insisted it has no plans to sell future PlayStation hardware at a “significant” loss, as mounting concerns over rising memory prices fuel speculation that the PlayStation…
IO Interactive announces layoffs following unexpected fantasy game setback
2026-07-05 08:00:41 IO Interactive has announced a round of layoffs after an unexpected setback involving its original fantasy role-playing game, while stressing that development on the new intellectual property will…
Xbox urges people to 'wait for real data' amid concerning Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order speculation
2026-07-04 11:00:34 Xbox has urged fans to “wait for real data” after speculation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders suggested the PlayStation 5 version was significantly outperforming the Xbox Series…
Rockstar reveals that Grand Theft Auto VI plays 'best' on PlayStation 5
2026-07-04 08:02:59 Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will play “best” on PlayStation 5, reinforcing Sony’s marketing message ahead of one of the biggest video game launches…
Meta glasses users hit by subscription paywall move
2026-07-03 14:00:21 Meta is putting one of its headline AI smart glasses features behind a subscription paywall, with owners now required to pay a monthly fee if they want extended…
PlayStation announces it’s game over for discs as Sony confirms digital-only future
2026-07-03 13:02:24 PlayStation is bringing the era of physical games to a close after Sony announced all new titles released from January 2028 will be digital-only. Marking one of the…
Google hit by ‘record blow’ as Europe’s top court upholds €4.1 billion Android fine
2026-07-03 12:42:18 Google has lost its final appeal against a record €4.1 billion (£3.5 billion) European Union antitrust fine after Europe’s highest court ruled the tech giant had abused the…
