Self-driving vehicles set to be on roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads in just two years as new law receives Royal Assent Move could create over 38,000 new jobs, cementing Britain’s position at forefront of self-driving tech industry Travel set to be revolutionised by £42 billion sector, increasing road safety and unlocking opportunities for those who currently can’t drive…
GTA6 to launch Autumn 2025, WhatsApp rolls out Chat Lock on linked devices
One of the most eagerly anticipated video game releases of recent times - the sixth edition of the Grand Theft Auto franchise - will take place in autumn 2025, its publisher says. Take-Two Interactive, parent company of developer Rockstar Games, made the announcement during its latest earnings call. Interest in GTA 6 is huge: the…
How Does a Website’s Address Autocomplete Function Work?
Chances are you use the address autocomplete function regularly when you buy anything online, and you don’t even notice. The address autocomplete function may seem simple automation, but it is powerful. It can help any user experience (UX), product, or marketing team create more successful onboarding, checkout, and information-capture flows. The reason is simple: eliminating…
EU investigates Meta over addiction concerns, shares in Reddit jump after ChatGPT deal
The European Commission has opened an investigation into the owner of Facebook and Instagram over concerns that the platforms are creating addictive behaviour among children and damaging mental health. The EU executive said Meta may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark law passed by the bloc last summer that makes digital companies large and…
Period trackers putting women at risk, Ineos tells government ‘wake up to hydrogen’
Female health monitoring apps are putting women at risk by "coercing" them into disclosing - and then poorly handling - highly sensitive data, according to new research. The study examined the privacy policies and data safety labels of 20 of the most popular of these kind of apps, which are commonly used to help women…
Amazon’s 10th annual Prime Day will top $14bn this July, forecasts Parcelhero
Amazon has confirmed that its next ‘members only’ Prime Day sale will take place this July. The home delivery expert Parcelhero predicts the event will be the biggest Prime Day yet, with sales reaching $14bn (£11.08bn). Although Amazon has not yet named the actual dates, Parcelhero says bargain hunters should pencil in 9-10 July in their…
UK Government introduces two codes of practice to enhance AI cybersecurity
UK Government introduces two codes of practice to enhance cybersecurity in AI and software New measures aimed at developers will establish global standard for protecting AI models from hacking, helping businesses innovate and drive economic growth across the nation New figures show cybersecurity sector has grown 13% in last year and is now worth…
Raspberry Pi prepares £500 million London stock market listing, Sony reveals Xperia 1 VI
The British hobbyist computer company Raspberry Pi is to file for a UK stock market listing in a rare boost for the City. Raspberry Pi, best known for its cheap credit-card sized computers prized by hobbyists and amateur coders, has filed an intention to float and is expected to aim for a valuation of around £500m…
Exploring the Impact of Online 3D Printing on Consumer Technology
In the dynamic landscape of consumer technology, 3D printing has swiftly become a key driver of innovation and customization. What was once primarily an industrial tool has now become accessible to individuals and small enterprises through online 3D printing platforms, additional information on 3D printing resin and other materials. These services have opened up new avenues for…
OpenAI launches GPT-4o, electric truck firm Tevva seeks emergency funding
So no, OpenAI didn’t roll out a search engine competitor to take on Google at its May 13, 2024 Spring Update event. Instead, OpenAI unveiled GPT-4 Omni (or GPT-4o for short) with human-like conversational capabilities, and it's seriously impressive. Beyond making this version of ChatGPT faster and free to more folks, GPT-4o expands how you can interact with it, including having…
