Category: Technology

Legal action over ‘unfair’ Steam game store prices given go ahead Valve Corporation will face a £656m lawsuit in the UK over alleged unfair prices on its global online store, Steam, following a tribunal ruling that the case could continue. The gaming giant is being accused of abusing its market dominance by imposing restrictive terms… Continue reading Legal action over ‘unfair’ Steam game store prices given go ahead

EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X over concerns its AI tool Grok was used to create sexualised images of real people. It follows a similar announcement in January from the UK watchdog Ofcom. Regina Doherty, a member of the European… Continue reading EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users? 4 hours ago Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images TikTok has announced a deal allowing it to continue operating in the US. But with the platform’s future in the country seemingly secured, its 200 million American users are expected to see some changes. What is the… Continue reading What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial Snapchat’s parent Snap has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in Los Angeles. Terms of the deal were not announced as it was revealed by lawyers at a California Superior Court hearing, after which… Continue reading Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has sued his company xAI over sexualised deepfakes of her created on social media platform X. The lawsuit filed in New York on Thursday alleges the Grok AI tool created sexually explicit pictures of… Continue reading Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? 8 hours ago Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor AFP via Getty Images One day the mighty data centre could be toppled into obsolescence by the humble smartphone, said Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on a recent podcast. Speaking to host Prakhar Gupta, the AI chief argued that… Continue reading Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password 19 minutes ago Joe Tidy,Cyber correspondentand Liv McMahon,Technology reporter Getty Images Instagram has denied it has been victim to a data breach after many users received emails prompting them to reset their password. The firm said it had resolved a problem which allowed “an… Continue reading Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful computer 17 minutes ago Faisal IslamEconomics editor It looks like a golden chandelier and contains the coldest place in the universe. What I am looking at is not just the most powerful computer in the world, but technology pivotal to financial security, Bitcoin, government secrets, the… Continue reading Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful computer

Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children Ofcom has made “urgent contact” with Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports its AI tool Grok can be used to make “sexualised images of children” and undress women. A spokesperson for the regulator said it was also investigating concerns Grok has been… Continue reading Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children

Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026 Tom GerkenTechnology reporter Getty Images The cost of lots of the devices we all use could be forced up in 2026 because the price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer components – has more than doubled since October 2025.… Continue reading Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026