Landline shutdown: 1.2m homes affected

Openreach confirms 132 new locations where copper phone lines will be phased out. 1.2 million properties must switch to fibre broadband. Check if your area is affected.

AI Robocops Patrol Chinese Streets in Wuhu

China introduces life-sized AI robots to police traffic in Wuhu City. These 'Intelligent Police Units' work around the clock, detecting violations and easing officer workload. Read about this futuristic step in urban management.

Ex-Child Star Warns of AI's Danger to Children

Former child actress Mara Wilson shares her personal trauma of image abuse in a powerful essay, warning that generative AI massively increases the risk of child sexual exploitation online.

Black Ops 7 PS5 slashed to under £30

PS5 players can grab Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for just £29.95 in a limited-time deal from The Game Collection. The discount offers a second chance for the content-rich FPS.

Reddit Down in Major Worldwide Outage

Reddit experienced a major global outage on 19 January 2026, with thousands of users unable to access the website or app. Reports flooded DownDetector from the UK, US, and beyond.

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