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Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 8:57am
The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 5:10am
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 5:10am
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 1:49pm
Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 1:49pm
Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 12:41pm
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 8:35am
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 6:20am
Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 6:20am
Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 5:26am
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 5:26am
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 6:46pm
A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".

Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 6:46pm
A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".

UK PlayStation users could be owed billions

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 9:34am
Lawyers say Sony was able to set prices without competition.

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 8:00pm
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 8:00pm
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 5:20pm
Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 5:20pm
Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

Tech Life

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 4:30pm
We speak to a “chatter” on OnlyFans, who sends explicit messages on behalf of models.

Tech Life

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 4:30pm
We speak to a “chatter” on OnlyFans, who sends explicit messages on behalf of models.

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