TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok adequately checks user ages and prevents children from accessing harmful content on its platform.
Could AI be conscious?
Leading AI researchers and ethicists are raising questions about whether advanced language models could be conscious or deserve moral consideration, citing the rapid advancement and complexity of current AI systems.
Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children
Child safety experts warn that cases of predators coercing minors into producing sexual abuse material and self-harm have surged globally, with the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children reporting a 125% increase in sadistic online exploitation cases.
Harry Potter publisher to receive millions in Anthropic copyright settlement
Bloomsbury, publisher of Harry Potter and works by JK Rowling, will receive millions from a $1.5bn copyright settlement between AI startup Anthropic and thousands of authors over unauthorized use of their work.
How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare
Samsung unveiled three new folding phones at its July 2026 Unpacked event, with models starting at $1,199.99 and launching August 7th. The Z Fold 8 offers a new, more compact design option compared to the larger Ultra variant.
Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like
Samsung revealed its upcoming smart glasses with two new frame designs and confirmed a 9-hour battery life. The glasses, developed with Google, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, will launch this fall.
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Apple is reportedly developing an updated MacBook Neo with a faster A19 Pro processor, increased RAM capacity, and new color options, though pricing may rise due to component shortages.
Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM
Framework is adjusting memory configurations and pricing for its premium Laptop 13 Pro due to doubled memory supplier costs, affecting existing preorders and new orders.
Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack
Origin Energy confirmed that customer personal and banking details were compromised in a hack affecting its 4.8 million Australian accounts, with an unverified claim of 2 million customers impacted.
Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video
Google introduced a new account verification method that uses selfie videos to authenticate users during sign-in, leveraging facial recognition technology with multiple security layers against spoofing and deepfakes.