Technology

Google’s Search Monopoly Challenged as UK Regulator Gains Power to Force Overhaul

Google's long-standing dominance in the UK search market is facing its most significant challenge yet, as the national competition watchdog has armed itself with new powers to overhaul the company's business practices. The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has officially conferred "strategic market status" upon Google, a designation that could compel the tech giant to alter how its search engine and advertising services operate. This...

The Half-Trillion Man: How Tesla’s Surge Propelled Musk into a New Stratosphere

Elon Musk has earned a new title: the half-trillion-dollar man. On Wednesday, the Tesla chief executive's net worth soared past the $500 billion mark for the first time ever, a figure that underscores the immense scale of his industrial and technological empire. While his wealth slightly retreated to $499 billion, the achievement sets a new benchmark for personal fortune. The spectacular rise is almost entirely...

Your Facebook Feed, Ad-Free: But It’ll Cost You £3.99

For years, the implicit agreement was that users get free social media in exchange for viewing ads. Now, Meta is making that choice explicit...

The “Iliad” Flow: How Amazon Allegedly Made Prime Cancellations an Epic Ordeal

Amazon is on trial in a Seattle federal court, facing allegations that it deliberately turned the process of canceling a Prime membership into a...

British AI Startup Shakes Up Forecasting World with Top-Tier Performance

A UK-based AI startup, ManticAI, has made waves in the competitive world of forecasting by placing in the top ten of an international contest....

ChatGPT to Default to “Under-18 Mode” in Sweeping Safety Overhaul

In a major policy shift spurred by legal action and tragedy, OpenAI has announced it will implement a robust age-estimation system for ChatGPT. Chief...

Elon Musk’s Billion-Dollar Power Grab: What He’s Really After at Tesla

In a bold and calculated maneuver, Elon Musk has tightened his grip on Tesla by snapping up nearly $1 billion of its stock. This...

Digital Sweatshops: The Human Cost of Making AI Seem Intelligent

The booming artificial intelligence industry is powered by a shadow workforce operating in what can be described as digital sweatshops. Thousands of contract workers,...

AirPods Get Live Translation as Apple Plays Catch-Up with Google

In a move that significantly enhances its audio offerings, Apple announced that its new AirPods Pro 3 will feature live translation. This powerful update...

Watch Reels While You Chat: Instagram Tests Highly-Requested PiP Mode

In a move that directly addresses long-standing user feedback, Instagram is experimenting with a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature for its popular Reels format. This update,...

AI Titans at War: Musk Sues Over Alleged Apple-OpenAI Monopoly

The simmering conflict between Elon Musk and his former company OpenAI has erupted into a full-blown legal war, pulling Apple into the fray. Musk’s...

The Pixel 10 Arrives: Google’s AI Now Predicts Your Next Move

Google's latest smartphone release, the Pixel 10 series, is making a bold statement about the future of personal technology. The core innovation is "Magic...

Musk vs. Altman: The AI Feud Heats Up as Legal Threats Fly Against Apple

A fiery debate between tech titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman has erupted, with Musk now taking aim at Apple with a legal threat....

The Hidden Cost of Smarter AI: GPT-5’s Hefty Power Bill

As OpenAI rolls out its new GPT-5 model, the focus is squarely on its groundbreaking intelligence, from crafting intricate websites to tackling advanced scientific...