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Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri ‘listening’ lawsuit, Tesla reports annual sales fall
Apple has agreed to pay $95m (£77m) to settle a court case alleging some of its devices were listening to people without their permission. The tech giant was accused of eavesdropping on its customers through its virtual assistant Siri. The claimants also allege voice recordings were shared with advertisers. Apple, which has not admitted any…
Apple urged to scrap AI feature, ChatGPT joins WhatsApp
A major journalism body has urged Apple to scrap its new generative AI feature after it created a misleading headline about a high-profile killing in the United States. The BBC made a complaint to the US tech giant after Apple Intelligence, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to summarise and group together notifications, falsely created a headline…
Telegram agrees to join Child Safety Scheme, scientists invent battery that never dies
After years of ignoring pleas to sign up to child protection schemes, the controversial messaging app Telegram has agreed to work with an internationally recognised body to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is used by major online services to help them detect and remove CSAM, and…
Which? sues Apple over iCloud sign up, Amazon shuts down Freevee
Consumer rights group Which? is suing Apple for £3bn over the way it deploys its iCloud service. If the lawsuit succeeds, around 40 million Apple customers in the UK could be entitled to a payout. The lawsuit claims Apple, which controls iOS operating systems, has breached UK competition law by giving its iCloud storage preferential…
Apple iOS 18.2 beta adds more AI features and ChatGPT integration, clear link between UK disorder and social media
Apple is now letting developers try more Apple Intelligence features. The company has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, and it adds tools like the ability to generate emoji with Genmoji and images with Image Playground, more AI-powered writing features, integration with ChatGPT, Visual Intelligence to search with your camera on iPhone 16…
Google Maps now warns about fake business reviews, ChatGPT inventor to receive $10bn
Many people use Google Maps to find out more information about local businesses, and a key feature of this is the Google Maps rating system. Now, Google appears to be taking steps to make its reviews more trustworthy, and warn users if it’s detected and removed fake reviews from its platform. The change was spotted by Mike Blumenthal on X, who…
DNA for entire human stored on crystal, Hunger Games studio announces AI deal
This tiny crystal could bring humans back to life. Pic: University of Southampton British scientists have stored DNA information for an entire human on a crystal, which could be used to bring back humanity if we become extinct. The team from the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) used lasers…
Apple shares fall 3.3%, iOS18 with Apple Intelligence launches
Apple saw more than $116bn (£88bn) wiped off its valuation in early trading after analysts warned about weaker-than-expected demand for its new iPhone as its push into artificial intelligence disappointed fans. Shares in the world’s most-valuable company fell by 3.3pc after the assessment of pre-order sales of the new iPhone 16 series from Ming-Chi Kuo,…
Sony reveals £700 PS5 Pro console, Lucid announces £38,000 Tesla Model Y rival
After years of rumour, speculation and hype, Sony has confirmed it is launching a more powerful - and much more expensive - version of its hugely popular PlayStation 5 console. The PS5 Pro will be able to show more advanced graphics and display the most demanding games at higher, more consistent frame rates. But that…
EU accuses Apple of DMA breach, Freely signs up Smart TV brands
European Union regulators have accused Apple of being in breach of new laws designed to rein in big tech companies. The European Commission, which regulates competition in the EU, said Apple's App Store squeezes out rival marketplaces, marking the first time it has found a company in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The…
