Author: Chris Price
Discord tests face scanning for age verification in the UK and Australia
Social platform Discord is trialling facial scanning technology to verify user ages in the United Kingdom and Australia. The test comes as platforms face increasing regulatory pressure, particularly in the […]
BYD wins “World Urban Car” Award at 2025 WCA
The BYD SEAGULL/DOLPHIN MINI has been named as the 2025 World Urban Car at the World Car Awards held during the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025. […]
Nvidia at centre of US-China trade war, memory feature added to xAI’s Grok chatbot
Computer chip giant Nvidia has once again found itself at the centre of US-China tensions over trade and technology. On Thursday Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang flew to Beijing to […]
US judge rules that Google has illegal advertising monopoly
A US judge has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in the online advertising technology sector. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice and […]
Kia launches AI-Powered Voice Assistant across Europe
Following launches in Korea and the US, Kia is rolling out its new generative AI-powered voice recognition system, AI Assistant, across Europe. Promising to enhance driver interaction and vehicle control, […]
Chinese EVs banned near UK military intelligence hub over spying fears
MG’s electric vehicles are now produced by Chinese company SAIC Motor In a move underscoring escalating national security concerns, electric vehicles (EVs) containing Chinese-made components have been banned from parking […]
Tesla whistleblower wins latest battle v Elon Musk, Temu and Shein to raise US prices
A Tesla whistleblower who has fought Elon Musk and his company through the courts for years has won the latest round of a long-running legal battle. Engineer Cristina Balan lost […]
4Chan forum hacked, Google sued $5bn for damages
4Chan, an online forum notorious for its extreme right-wing content, appears to have been hacked – in a development some believe could spell the end of the controversial messageboard. The […]
Amazon unveils next-gen Blink Outdoor 4 Camera
Amazon has launched its latest smart home security product in the UK: the Blink Outdoor 4 camera. It retails for £69.99 A key upgrade in the Blink Outdoor 4 is […]
Freely expands streaming offer with 16 new channels
Freely, the streaming platform backed by UK public service broadcasters (PSBs) including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5, is expanding its offering with a collection of new streamed channels. […]
