Author: Chris Price
Chris has been a journalist since the 1990s. In addition to editing TechDigest.tv and ShinyShiny.tv, he also regularly contributes tech/business articles to The Daily Telegraph and Tech Radar. A passionate swimmer, Chris has his own swimming blog and is a qualified lifeguard. He can be contacted at [email protected]
Musk’s xAI buys social media platform X for $33 billion
Elon Musk has announced that his AI venture, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in an all-stock transaction. The deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. Musk, who acquired X for $44 billion in 2022, stated the move aims to combine the data, models, compute, distribution, and…
OpenAI limits ChatGPT image generation due to high demand
Image: https://x.com/Smillew_Rahcuef As controversy rages over ChatGPT mimicking the artistic style of Studio Ghibli, OpenAI has decided to limit its image generation functionality. Those using the free tier of the service will soon be restricted to three image generations per day, as the company grapples with the strain on its GPU…
Streaming music market stalls as price hikes loom
After years of rapid expansion, the UK music streaming market is showing signs of stagnation, according to MIDiA Research. While 32.4 million people, nearly half the UK population, subscribe to services like Spotify and Apple Music, new subscriber growth has slowed significantly. In 2024, growth was only 4%, down from 9% in 2020. This slowdown…
UK retail sales defy economic gloom, Parcelhero reports
Contrary to analysts' and consumers' predictions, UK retail spending increased slightly in February, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Home delivery expert Parcelhero reports a 1% increase in sales volumes compared to January, indicating a resilient consumer base despite economic uncertainties. And while there have been widespread concerns about a spending…
H&M to use AI to create model doppelgangers, Amazon FireTV Stick now under £25
Fashion retailer H&M is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital "twins" of 30 models. It says it will use the AI doppelgangers in some social media posts and marketing in the place of humans, if given permission by models. "We are curious to explore how to showcase our fashion in new creative ways…
Car output down as sector calls for measures to boost manufacturing
UK car and commercial vehicle production experienced an 11.6% drop in February, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers produced 82,178 units, a decrease of 10,787 compared to the same period last year, attributed to factors including weak domestic and overseas markets, model transitions and plant restructuring. Car…
EVs clocking up more miles than petrol cars, research shows
A report by Solera cap hpi indicates a significant shift in driving habits, with electric vehicle (EV) drivers now covering more miles annually than those using petrol cars. This marks a notable reversal from a decade ago, when petrol cars dominated in annual mileage. Data from January 2025 shows the average EV travelled 8,740 miles…
Ofcom fines OnlyFans provider over £1m for inaccurate age verification data
Ofcom has levied a £1.05 million fine against Fenix International Limited, the provider of OnlyFans, for failing to deliver accurate responses to requests concerning its age assurance systems. The investigation stemmed from Fenix's incorrect reporting of its facial age estimation technology's "challenge age." In June 2022 and June 2023, Ofcom sought information from Fenix on…
China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Nissan Micra to return as EV
US President Donald Trump says he may cut tariffs on China to help seal a deal for short video app TikTok to be sold by its owner ByteDance. Trump also said he was willing to extend the 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found. In January, he delayed the implementation…
PocketBook updates InkPad Eo digital notebook
PocketBook has unveiled an updated version of its InkPad Eo, a digital notebook and e-reader designed for note-taking, annotation, sketching and reading. Featuring a 10.3-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color screen and stylus, the device is priced at £449/$550/550EUR. The InkPad Eo boasts a sleek, 7mm-thick metal design, weighing 470g, and is powered by an…
