Category: Technology
More rhythm, less algorithm: why Deezer’s boss is vowing to put users in control of their music
It is reassuring to find that even the boss of a music streaming company can have his listening app commandeered by his children. Nestled among [more…]
Campaigner for migrants in Libya targeted in spyware attack
An Italy-based human rights activist whose work supports the international criminal court in providing evidence about cases of abuse suffered by migrants and refugees held [more…]
UK shoppers inspired by health food trends on social media ‘lift retail sales’
Shoppers inspired by health food trends on social media helped lift retail sales in January, easing pressure on high-street stores after a gloomy festive period. [more…]
Teacher hails ‘small win’ as Google Maps to remove UK and Irish school reviews
Google has agreed to remove all user comments and ratings of UK and Irish schools from Google Maps, after a petition organised by a Merseyside [more…]
Jesse Eisenberg no longer wants to be ‘associated’ with Mark Zuckerberg
Jesse Eisenberg, who received widespread recognition for his role as the Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network, has said he no longer wants [more…]
AI tools used for child sexual abuse images targeted in Home Office crackdown
Britain is to become the first country to introduce laws tackling the use of AI tools to produce child sexual abuse images, amid warnings from [more…]
UK betting giants under fire for ads targeting at-risk gamblers
Gambling companies in Britain could be forced to overhaul their advertising practices after a betting firm was ruled to have unlawfully targeted a problem gambler [more…]
Elton John backs Paul McCartney in criticising proposed overhaul to UK copyright system
Elton John has backed Paul McCartney in criticising a proposed overhaul of the UK copyright system, and has called for new rules to prevent tech [more…]
Paul McCartney says change in law over AI could ‘rip off’ artists
Sir Paul McCartney has warned artificial intelligence could “rip off” artists if a proposed overhaul of copyright law goes ahead. The proposals could remove the [more…]
Digital passports among IDs to be available in UK government app
UK citizens could soon be able to carry their passports in a digital wallet on their phones along with their driving licence, universal credit account [more…]
