Tech giants are increasingly citing AI as the reason behind mass layoffs, but legal filings, stock surges and executive bonuses suggest the real motivation may be far more traditional.
Tinder has unveiled a wave of new features at its Sparks 2026 keynote, including AI-powered match curation, astrology and music modes, and real-world events, all designed to woo Gen Z users away from endless swiping.
Software engineer Alvi Choudhury was arrested at home in Southampton after AI facial recognition wrongly identified him as a burglar 100 miles away. He was held for 10 hours and is now suing the police.
Sky customers can now get Disney+ Standard with Ads at no extra cost as part of their subscription. Here is how to activate it, who qualifies, and what to do if you are already paying for Disney+ separately.
A Samsung-commissioned survey finds one in five UK SMEs would close within three months of a data breach, while independent reports confirm cyberattacks on small businesses surged in 2025.
A humanoid robot at a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in Cupertino, California sent plates and chopsticks flying when its preprogrammed dance moves got too close to a dining table, requiring four staff members to intervene.
An AI-generated TikTok series featuring animated fruits in a Love Island-style dating show has exploded to 3.3 million followers and hundreds of millions of views, spawning spinoffs, celebrity engagement, and serious questions about the future of AI content.
Amazon's Alexa+ has arrived in the UK with a memories feature, natural conversation, and restaurant booking. It costs £19.99 per month, but Prime members get it free.
EasyJet has donated 500 iPads worth £150,000 to disadvantaged schoolchildren through its Tech4Takeoff programme, partnering with the Digital Poverty Alliance to tackle the UK's growing digital exclusion crisis.
Giffgaff has launched 24-month full fibre broadband contracts saving up to £48 a year, with existing members getting three months free and a guaranteed price freeze for the full contract term.
A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user's mental health, awarding $6 million in damages and setting a legal precedent that could reshape the entire tech industry.
Sony is raising PS5 prices by £90 across the board from 2 April 2026, driven by soaring RAM costs from AI data centre demand and geopolitical instability. The standard PS5 now costs £569.99 in the UK.