Porn company starts new age checks after £1m Ofcom fine
The media regulator Ofcom said AVS Group Ltd had started age checks on some of its porn websites. Read More
McDonald’s Netherlands pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash
McDonald’s said the moment served as “an important learning” as it explored “the effective use of AI”. Read More
People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025 Read More
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world-first ban
The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don’t hold accounts. Read More
Amazon, Microsoft pledge mega AI investments in India
India, which is an emerging AI and cloud infrastructure hub, has witnessed a surge of global tech investment recently. Read More
Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026
It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt – Google Glass – was pulled in 2015. Read More
EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results
It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer “appropriate compensation” to web publishers. Read More
Google Photos Adds New Video Tools to Make Editing Easier
Google Photos is adding templates, soundtracks, text tools, and a redesigned editor to make creating highlight reels faster, easier, and more creative for users. The post Google Photos Adds New Video Tools to Make Editing Easier appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon’s Ring Adds Facial Recognition, Raising Privacy Questions
Ring’s new Familiar Faces feature uses facial recognition to identify visitors, offering convenience while raising fresh privacy and security concerns. The post Amazon’s Ring Adds Facial Recognition, Raising Privacy Questions appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months. Read More