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YouTube to restrict teenagers’ exposure to weight/fitness videos, Volvo abandons EV targets
YouTube is to stop recommending videos to teenagers that idealise specific fitness levels, body weights or physical features, after experts warned such content could be harmful if viewed repeatedly. The platform will still allow 13- to 17-year-olds to view the videos, but its algorithms will not push young users down related content “rabbit holes” afterwards.…
Less than half of 16-24 year olds watch live broadcast TV, Ofcom finds
Stark generational divide as 16-24s watch just 20 mins of live TV daily Family TV becoming device of choice to watch YouTube at home Radio listening hits 20-year high as commercial stations thrive For the first time, less than half of 16-24-year-olds are now watching broadcast TV in an average week, according to Ofcom’s annual study…
HMD to create ‘dumbphones’ for children, Spotify confirms ‘hi-fi audio’ – again
As part of The Better Phone project, phone manufacturer HMD is creating a 'dumbphone' as a low-tech alternative to a smartphone to give parents control over their child’s screen time and social media use. The aim is to preserve the mental health of the next generation with a phone parents have co-created to protect their…
Steam accused of ripping off 14m UK gamers, EU to hit Chinese EVs with extra tariffs
Baldur's Gate 3 was the bestselling game on Steam in 2023. Image: Larian Studios The owner of Steam - the largest digital distribution platform for PC games in the world - is being sued for £656m. Valve Corporation is being accused of using its market dominance to overcharge 14 million people…
Apple to boost Siri with ChatGPT, Elon Musk says he will ban Apple devices
Apple is to boost its Siri voice assistant and operating systems with OpenAI's ChatGPT as it seeks to catch up in the AI race. The iPhone maker announced the Siri makeover along with a number of other new features at its annual developers show on Monday. It is part of a new personalised AI system…
Samsung Galaxy Ring helps you cook up AI meal plans, Apple to maximise iPhone display with ultra-thin bezels
As we get closer to the full launch of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, we're slowly learning more about its many talents – and some fresh rumors suggest these could include planning meals to improve your diet. According to the Korean site Chosun Biz (via GSMArena), Samsung plans to integrate the Galaxy Ring with its new Samsung Food app, launched in August 2023. …
Spotify’s Intuitive Web Design Continues to Contribute Toward Its Success
Whenever we mention music streaming, the most likely platform to come to mind is Spotify. Enjoying over 30% of the music streaming industry's market share, Spotify continues reshaping music consumption habits globally. By 2023, the giant streaming company attracted over 299 million listeners, 138 million of whom were registered as paid members. Engaging Web Design…
Spotify attacks Apple’s 27% commission fees, Apple Vision Pro reviewed
Spotify has launched an outspoken attack on new transaction fees of up to 27% being levied by Apple in the US. On Wednesday, Apple announced it would permit app developers to sell products in places other than its own store - but only if they still paid commission. Spotify said that was "outrageous" and accused…
Spotify cuts 1500 jobs, Google delays next-gen AI chatbot Gemini
Swedish music-streaming giant Spotify has announced it is cutting 17% of its workforce, about 1,500 jobs, as the company seeks to clamp down on costs. Chief executive Daniel Ek said he had made the "difficult" decision with economic growth slowing "dramatically".Spotify employs about 9,000 people, and Mr Ek said "substantial action to rightsize our costs"…
AI could increase risk of cyber-attacks, Apple TV+ price rise (again)
Artificial intelligence could increase the risk of cyber-attacks and erode trust in online content by 2025, a UK government report warns. The tech could even help plan biological or chemical attacks by terrorists, it says. But some experts have questioned whether the tech will evolve as predicted. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to highlight…
