When AI Measures “Friendliness”: Who Decides What Good Service Sounds Like?
Burger King is testing AI to measure staff “friendliness.” But who sets the standard?
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The Man Who Swapped Salt for Bromide After Asking ChatGPT
A 60-year-old man, looking to cut down on table salt, asked ChatGPT for alternatives and wound up in the hospital.
Streaming in the Spotlight: How the Online Safety Act Could Change What We Watch
The UK’s Online Safety Act is expanding to cover streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Bricks to Clicks: Why Physical Businesses Must Embrace Digital
Today, it’s not really an option to be online; it’s a necessity. And that applies to every business.
Quantum Motion: Britain’s Bid to Shrink the Quantum Computer
UK start-up Quanton Motion is pioneering next-generation quantum computing.
Seagate’s £100m Boost: Why Northern Ireland Is Back on the Global Tech Map
The American data storage giant has announced a £100 million investment in its facility in Northern Ireland.
Why Some Websites May Leave the UK Over Online Safety Rules
The UK’s Online Safety Act is beginning to reshape how people experience the internet in Britain, with much of the legislation yet to come into force.
The Dead Internet Theory – Why Some Believe the Web is No Longer Alive
What is the Dead Internet Theory? We break down the origins of the idea and why bots and algorithms fuel it.
Twitch Faces a Reality Check as Bot Crackdown Cuts Viewership by Nearly a Quarter
Twitch has seen a sharp drop in viewership after cracking down on bots.
From Sci-Fi to Reality: How Films Inspired the Tech Around Us
How science fiction films, from Star Trek to Back to the Future, have inspired real-world technology.
Are companies switching from in-person interviews to AI chatbots?
Why are companies switching to AI chatbots for interviews?
UK locked into third-party age checks as MPs claim VPNs on expenses
How the UK's Online Safety Act impacts VPN usage as MPs expense VPNs. Learn about third-party age checks and their implications today.
Meta (Facebook) Under Fire Again: Why the Tech Giant Faces a New Wave of Privacy Lawsuits
Meta is once again facing mounting legal challenges over data privacy and user tracking practices.
After the Machines: Can Creative Work Survive the AI Age?
While shopping at a local Tesco, I spotted a display full of birthday cards that didn’t look quite right.
Are Remakes Killing Original Games?
As remakes and remasters continue to dominate release calendars, some are beginning to ask the uncomfortable question..
What Happens to Your Data When You Die?
From photo albums stored in the cloud to emails, passwords and social media profiles, our digital presence often continues long after we’ve gone.
The Price of Free: CapCut's New Terms of Service Raise Big Questions for Creators
Most people never read the terms of service. They're the digital equivalent of the small print on a credit card offer.
Leeroy Jenkins at 20: The Accidental Battle Cry That Changed the Internet
It’s hard to believe, but it has now been two decades since a single battle cry.
