Author: Chris Price
Top 5 tech trends for 2026: The year of truth for AI
As technology continues to reshape commerce, government, and daily life, 2026 is poised to be a pivotal year for AI as it transitions from a novel tool to an essential, […]
Netflix-Warner Bros Studio deal ‘could be problem’, Smart unveils hybrid #6
US President Donald Trump has flagged potential concerns over Netflix’s planned $72bn (£54bn) deal to buy Warner Brothers Discovery’s movie studio and popular HBO streaming networks. At an event in […]
Trainline introduces AI-driven tools for train travellers
Trainline has launched its most significant product update to date, deploying a suite of AI-driven tools to help passengers navigate winter rail disruption. The update, announced today, focuses on providing […]
Taiwan to block China’s RedNote app, Deepfake doctors spreading health misinformation
Taiwan says it will block access to popular Chinese social media app RedNote or Xiaohongshu for one year following concerns over online shopping scams. The island’s Criminal Investigation Bureau said […]
EU fines X €120m over blue tick, Kurt Caz accused of ‘decline porn’ after AI row
The EU has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X €120m (£105m) over its blue tick badges – prompting an angry reaction from the US. The European Commission said by […]
Netflix agrees blockbuster $72 billion deal for Warner Bros Studios
Netflix has secured a massive $72 billion deal to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). The acquisition immediately positions the streaming giant as a global […]
Edinburgh Airport closed due to IT issues
Edinburgh Airport, Scotland’s busiest airport, has grounded all flights following a critical IT issue affecting its air traffic control provider. The suspension, which began in the morning, halted all incoming […]
Porn company fined £1m for inadequate age checks, hundreds of UK moderators leave TikTok
Ofcom has fined a porn company £1m for failing to put in place sufficiently robust age checks – the biggest penalty it has imposed so far under the Online Safety […]
Tesla privately warned UK government against weakening EV rules
Tesla told the UK government that loosening rules intended to boost electric vehicle (EV) sales would hit the battery car market and jeopardize the country’s carbon reduction targets. The warning […]
‘Sleeper’ malware campaign ShadyPanda infects 4.3 Million Chrome and Edge Users
A massive “sleeper” malware campaign has infected over 4.3 million users through seemingly legitimate browser extensions. The operation, dubbed “ShadyPanda” by Koi Security researchers, successfully weaponized 145 extensions across Google […]
