Category: Tech
Parents slam video sharing sites for inappropriate content
Half of parents in the UK have criticised video sharing platforms, including Snapchat and Youtube, for failing to prevent children from accessing distressing, violent or adult-only content. A survey of 1,500 UK parents, conducted by AgeChecked, found that 58% of parents believe that video sharing sites and apps aren’t doing enough to keep young people safe.…
Jaguar defends Barbie Pink concept EV, Renault 5 E-Tech electric wins award
Jaguar has defended its new “Barbie pink” car, saying that it “won’t be loved by everyone” because it is “fearlessly creative”. Gerry McGovern, the company’s chief creative officer, said Jaguar’s new Type 00 models demonstrated its desire to “strike through convention”, adding: “This is a taste of things to come”. The unveiling of the new…
Jaguar ‘Barbie pink’ EV concept pics leaked, Apple Mac Mini reviewed
Here it is. The new Jaguar GT concept car has been leaked online ahead of its official reveal tomorrow at 1am UK time. Jaguar's bold rebrand, which will see the British premium car marque transform itself into an all-electric luxury car company, has already been dominating the headlines and it's hard to see this three-door…
Mobile games break rules on loot boxes, Nintendo Switch 2 design leaked
The most popular mobile games in the UK are being advertised without disclosing they contain loot boxes - random in-game purchases which critics say are "exploitative" and "foster addiction". The regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), says it bans and removes ads which fail to make the clear whether or not a game contains a…
5 ways AI is being misused to fuel online shopping scams
Fraudsters are exploiting Black Friday and Christmas to target shoppers looking for deals on gifts, writes Lauren Merryweather for Consumer Association Which? The National Cyber Security Centre recently reported that shoppers lost over £11m to shopping scams in the lead up to Christmas last year – clothing and high-end tech devices were most…
Kindle Scribe now £215 in Black Friday sale, UK to ‘water down’ EV rules
If you’re looking for a Kindle you can also scrawl notes on, don’t miss this 35% discount on the Amazon Kindle Scribe (2022). The e-reader and digital notebook has plummeted to £214.99 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale, saving you a good £115 when you shop today. This is the perfect Christmas gift for any avid reader or writer in…
How to check if your devices are listening to your conversations
Researchers at NordVPN have devised a test for consumers to check if their devices are eavesdropping on conversations to send targeted advertisements. Subjects like favourite animals, countries chosen at random and fashion items were purposely discussed near devices to see how long until it had an effect. After having conversations about specific subjects, researchers received…
Instagram to introduce algorithm ‘reset’ feature, Gemini AI chatbot tells student: ‘please die’
Instagram is releasing a feature that will let users easily reset their algorithms, as the UK government strengthens its regulation of online safety. With the new reset feature, users can clear their recommended content from Explore, Reels and their feed, potentially reducing the amount of harmful content they are exposed to. It's all part of…
Roblox bans Under 13s messaging each other, Robot dogs patrol Trump’s resort
Roblox has announced it will block under-13s from messaging others on the online gaming platform as part of new efforts to safeguard children. Child users will not be able to send direct messages by default unless a verified parent or guardian gives them permission. Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's…
Amazon launches cut-price outlet Haul, Shakespeare ‘not as good as AI’
Amazon has launched a new outlet called Haul which caps the price of products on sale at $20 (£15.79), in an effort to take on low-cost retailers Temu and Shein. The online shopping giant unveiled Haul as a mobile-only experience available in its Shopping app for US customers on Wednesday. It says shoppers can expect…
VW and Rivian launch joint venture, Elon Musk to lead ‘DOGE’
Volkswagen Group (VW) and Tesla rival Rivian have launched a joint venture, with the German car giant increasing its investment in the partnership. The two companies say the deal is now worth $5.8bn (£4.55bn) - up from an initial pledge from VW of $5bn. Shares in the US electric vehicle (EV) maker jumped more than 9%…
