Category: News
X reinstates free blue ticks, Samsung update ‘slows down’ older phones
X has caused confusion by reinstating free blue ticks for some users - a year after it began charging for the service. For years, Twitter blue ticks effectively served as verification badges and were given to celebrities, politicians, journalists, and other influential accounts for free. However, months after Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44bn (£38bn) in October…
New MyŠkoda app adds access to smart services
Expanded functionality and updated design to ensure a more comprehensive and user-friendly experience New functions and features: The refreshed app provides access to various vehicle functions and smart services like Pay to Park and Pay to Fuel Integration of Powerpass: Offering an end-to-end solution for Enyaq and PHEV drivers with access to more than 660,000…
Google considers charging for using AI, ‘invisibility shield’ developed
Google, the search engine used by more than a billion people around the world, is reported to be considering charging for premium content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The company, owned by Alphabet Inc, is said to be revamping its business model and looking at putting some of its core product behind a paywall. It…
UK consumers leaked 14 million internet cookies onto dark web, survey reveals
14 million internet browser cookies linked to UK consumers have been leaked on the dark web, a new study conducted from cybersecurity company NordVPN reveals. More than 54 billion cookies worldwide were found to have been leaked on the dark web according to the latest research which found cookies belonging to people in 244 countries.…
Tesla sales fall sharply, musicians call for AI to stop stealing voices
Tesla has reported a sharp fall in worldwide sales amid increased competition and slowing demand for electric vehicles. The carmaker said it delivered 386,810 vehicles during the first quarter of the year - down nearly 9% on the 423,000 it shipped from January to March last year. It marks the first year-on-year quarterly sales decline…
UK and US reach AI safety agreement, OpenAI can clone voice in 15 seconds
The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement signed on Monday says both countries will work together on developing "robust" methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools and the systems that underpin them. It is the first bilateral agreement of its kind.…
Elon Musk announces further changes to X, AI to drive huge spike in energy use
Elon Musk has announced further changes to social media platform X that will see certain accounts get premium features for free. The tech billionaire, writing on the platform formerly known as Twitter, said all accounts with more than 2,500 verified subscriber followers would be able to access features that usually cost $8 (£6.30) a month.…
Big Four broadband providers beaten by smaller rivals in Which? rankings
The 'big four' broadband providers (Sky, Virgin, BT and TalkTalk) have been beaten by smaller rivals in Which?’s latest broadband rankings, earning underwhelming scores for overall satisfaction while hitting consumers with mid-contract price hikes. The consumer association's findings are based on a survey of 4,471 people who had a contract for home broadband in December…
Website categories British employers don’t want you to visit
Up to 72% of employers block malware and adult websites. Phishing websites are blocked by 70% of employers, while gambling ones – by 43%. Adult content is blocked by 77% of British employers, while malware websites are blocked by 55%. According to data collected by the cybersecurity company NordLayer, a significant portion of employers (72%) block malicious…
How to beat inflation-busting broadband price rises
Annual broadband price rises will hit households from next week, with some facing more than £100 per year added to their bills Customers who are reaching the end of an 18 or 24-month deal - or who are already out of contract - will have faced up to £240 in price hikes on their broadband alone since…