US Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business After Monopoly Ruling
US government demands Google break up its ad tech business after a judge ruled it held an illegal monopoly, the second antitrust action in a year.
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Woman Testifies She Was Online All Day in Social Media Addiction Trial
A 20-year-old woman testifies she was addicted to social media from age 10, blaming Meta and YouTube's addictive design for her mental health issues in a landmark US trial.
Google Threatens to Pull Search Engine from Australia Over News Payment Law
Google threatens to remove search engine from Australia over proposed law requiring payment to news publishers for content.
Five British Families Sue TikTok in Landmark US Case Over Child Deaths
Five British families sue TikTok in a landmark US case, alleging its algorithms promoted dangerous content linked to their children's deaths.
Hotel Data Breach: Guests Warned of Scams After Details Stolen
BWH Hotels suffered a six-month data breach exposing guest names, emails, and addresses. Experts warn of targeted scams using reservation details.
Declassified CIA Files Reveal US Weather Control Plans During Cold War
Declassified CIA files from 1965 reveal US plans to control weather as a weapon, including projects Stormfury and Popeye.
Pornography Firm Fined £1m by Ofcom Over Age Checks
Ofcom fines AVS Group £1m for weak age checks on 18 adult websites, the largest penalty under the Online Safety Act.
Fox Criticized for Ads During World Cup Hydration Breaks
Fox's full-screen ads during World Cup hydration breaks have sparked fan outrage in the US, with viewers missing live action and criticizing the disruption.
Hamilton clarifies Ferrari brake row after Leclerc outburst
Lewis Hamilton has addressed the controversy surrounding Charles Leclerc's brake issues at Ferrari, revealing that the Monegasque driver will adopt his brake configuration in Barcelona.
England x Palace Nike Collection Launches for World Cup 2026
England and Palace Skateboards launch a limited edition collection for the 2026 World Cup, featuring shirts, jackets, trainers and more at the England Official Store.
Critical Windows Update: Fix 206 Flaws, Restart Now
Microsoft releases massive Patch Tuesday update fixing 206 flaws, including 32 critical and 3 zero-day vulnerabilities. Windows users urged to install immediately.
Tech Chiefs Face Prison In Crackdown On Non Consensual Images
Grok AI misused to create non-consensual sexual images, prompting global crackdown and potential prison for tech chiefs.
Martin Lewis Warns Car Finance Claimants May Have Been Misled
Martin Lewis warns that car finance claimants may have been misled by claims management companies, as FCA launches template letter for complaints.
BBC to Use iPlayer Data to Track Down Licence Fee Evaders
BBC plans to link iPlayer accounts with home addresses to identify households evading the TV licence fee, which costs £174.50 a year.
AI Nudification Site Hit With £50,000 Ofcom Fine
Ofcom fines AI nudification site Undress.cc £50,000 for age check failures, launches probes into 20 other porn sites under Online Safety Act.
Met Police and Apple Deal Could End Phone Theft Epidemic
A groundbreaking partnership between the Met Police and Apple aims to render stolen phones unusable, disrupting global criminal networks and halving theft in Westminster.
UK to Block Social Media Firms Over Violence Incitement
The UK will force social media firms to quickly remove illegal content or face fines and blocks, following violence in Belfast and other cities.
Hollywood Actors Ratify Landmark AI Protections in Deal
Sag-Aftra ratifies contract with Hollywood studios, ending 118-day strike with AI protections and $1bn in gains.
UK Digital ID Experts Appointed for 2029 Rollout
The UK government has appointed an expert advisory group for the national digital ID system, set to be voluntary and free, with rollout possible by 2029.
Chinese Activist Sues Apple Over Deepfakes in UK
Chinese activist Peiqing Ni sues Apple in UK, alleging failure to remove non-consensual deepfake videos and images, sparking debate on tech accountability.
Facial recognition falsely accuses mum of theft in Sports Direct
Anamaria Mihai was publicly accused of theft by Sports Direct staff using Facewatch facial recognition, despite being innocent. She was later removed from the system.
Chrome Urgent Update: Fix 74 Security Flaws Now
Google releases critical Chrome update patching 74 security flaws, including a zero-day vulnerability. Update now to protect your device.
Ofcom Orders Social Media Firms to Stop Viral Illegal Content
Ofcom, the UK media regulator, has told social media companies to adopt measures to prevent illegal content from going viral, citing the Online Safety Act.
UK Tech Crackdown Continues Despite US Pressure
No 10 confirms UK will proceed with online safety laws targeting tech platforms, rejecting US concerns over free speech and regulation.
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