The EU has issued hundreds of millions in fines, but the US is hounding big tech much more harshly. Plus, Musk’s Doge time is up amid abysmal Tesla earnings The European Union fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of dollars last week. My colleague Jennifer Rankin reports: Goodbye, Skype. I’ll never forget you How …
Delivering barista-quality results in a stylishly compact machine, this manual espresso maker is a brilliant buy for those just starting out • The best coffee machines for your home: your morning brew made easy The Sage Bambino Plus is a £350 espresso machine that leaves the espresso brewing to you but automatically steams the milk …
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British defence firms have reportedly warned staff not to connect their phones to Chinese-made EVs Mobile phones and desktop computers are longstanding targets for cyber spies – but how vulnerable are electric cars? On Monday the i newspaper claimed that British defence firms working for the UK government have warned staff against connecting or pairing …
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Committee calls figure a ‘conservative estimate’ and warns Musk may seek to use his influence to avoid legal liability Elon Musk and his companies face at least $2.37bn in legal exposure from federal investigations, litigation and regulatory oversight, according to a new report from Senate Democrats. The report attempts to put a number to Musk’s …
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Concerns over AI-based apps that can produce deepfake sexual images of children have prompted call for action Commissioner calls for ban on apps that make deepfake nude images of children The children’s commissioner for England is calling for “nudification” apps to be banned to prevent them generating sexual imagery of children. But what are they …
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Children’s commissioner for England says ‘there is no positive reason for these particular apps to exist’ What are ‘nudification’ apps and how would a ban in the UK work? Artificial intelligence “nudification” apps that create deepfake sexual images of children should be immediately banned, amid growing fears among teenage girls that they could fall victim, …
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In Wolverhampton, where it can take months to sit a test, there is scepticism around the government’s backlog plans “Every time I was looking for a test day, it just kept kicking me off the site,” said Menelik Calvin, 22, detailing the difficulties he experienced when trying to secure a driving test in Wolverhampton. It’s …
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Investing in space vital for sustaining quality of life amid ‘volatile geopolitical’ landscape, says Josef Aschbacher Donald Trump’s return to the White House has prompted a shift away from ties with America by European political leaders and a rapid increase in defence spending as the continent’s security reaches a “turning point”. The ripples from Europe’s …
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The blue dot of GPS has cut us off from a basic human skill. It’s no wonder mountain rescuers are being called out so often It does not involve protest or violence, but it might be the quintessential human image of our times: a small group of people in the midst of spectacular natural scenery, …
With two small kids and a dog to take care of, I often struggle to look after myself. Self-care apps promise to help – if you can handle the quests, magic potions and rainbow stones. I put four of them to the test The other night, I didn’t moisturise before bed. The baby had just …
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