Category: News
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…
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…
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…
Xiaomi’s POCO Launches F7 Series in UK from £499
Chinese company Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO has unveiled its F7 series in the UK, introducing the POCO F7 Ultra and POCO F7 Pro. The launch emphasizes cutting-edge technology and accessible pricing, which Xiaomi claims are a hallmark of the POCO brand. The POCO F7 Ultra, the series' flagship, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile…
New Nissan LEAF crossover heads company’s updated EV line up
The new Nissan LEAF has been radically resigned since the second generation model Third-generation of British-built LEAF EV announced Nissan’s updated e-POWER will offer improved refinement, efficiency and emissions Designed in London, all-new Micra will launch as a compact electric vehicle Third-generation JUKE to follow in 2026 as a pure EV …
Apple WWDC 2025 logo hints at iOS19 design, New Nissan Leaf revealed
Apple today announced that WWDC 2025 starts June 9, and the logo for the conference hints at iOS 19's rumored new design. Multiple sources have claimed that iOS 19 will feature a new design that is inspired by visionOS, the software platform for Apple's Vision Pro headset. The new design is expected to include more…
