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GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 11:10am
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.

Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 8:19am
With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.

Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 8:19am
With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.

OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 5:01pm
San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.

OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 5:01pm
San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.

Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 3:35pm
A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 11:44am
The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 11:44am
The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California

Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 11:29am
Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline".

Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 11:29am
Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline".

Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 9:13am
Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.

Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 9:13am
Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:32pm
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:32pm
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

TV for dogs booms but are they watching?

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 7:06pm
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 4:36pm
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 4:36pm
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 9:12am
The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 9:12am
The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 7:39am
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.

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