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Netflix sued by Texas over user spying claims

United Kingdom, May 12 -- Netflix has been sued by the state of Texas over claims it secretly collected user data without consent and used "addictive" platform features to keep viewers engaged. Texas... Read More


ChatGPT adds mental health emergency alerts feature

United Kingdom, May 12 -- OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT safety feature designed to alert trusted friends or family members when users appear to be experiencing a serious mental health crisis. The... Read More


Over a third of new podcasts are AI-generated

United Kingdom, May 12 -- More than a third of all newly uploaded podcasts are now believed to be generated using artificial intelligence, according to new industry figures highlighting the rapid rise... Read More


Instagram switches off end-to-end message encryption

United Kingdom, May 11 -- Instagram has axed end-to-end encryption for direct messages - meaning private chats on the platform are no longer protected by the extra layer of security. The feature, kno... Read More


UK TikTok users pay to remove ads

United Kingdom, May 11 -- TikTok users in the UK can now pay to remove adverts from the app for the first time ever. The social media giant is introducing a new subscription option called TikTok Ad-F... Read More


Microsoft tests new Windows 11 speed boost feature

United Kingdom, May 11 -- Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature designed to make the operating system feel significantly faster and more responsive. The feature, reportedly called "Low Latenc... Read More


New Call of Duty game will only be released on current-gen consoles

United Kingdom, May 10 -- Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty release will skip last-generation consoles, marking a major shift for one of gaming's biggest annual franchises. Despite ... Read More


Steven Soderbergh believes AI will make his war film 'better'

United Kingdom, May 10 -- Steven Soderbergh has insisted using artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be "better" for his upcoming Spanish-American war movie. The 63-year-old filmmaker is worki... Read More


Paranormal Activity game cancelled after Paramount refused to give devs 'more time'

United Kingdom, May 9 -- Paranormal Activity: Threshold has been cancelled due to pressure from Paramount. Darkstone Digital and DreadXP have scrapped plans for their planned project based on the hit... Read More


Why isn't Grand Theft Auto VI not launching on PC

United Kingdom, May 9 -- Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has explained why Grand Theft Auto VI will not launch on PC alongside its console release later this year. The long-awaited sequel is... Read More