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Aberdare woman's fear as someone steals her identity to catfish men

For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

BBC News - Mar 12, 2026 2:16am EDT

Not enough: Can social media bans fix kids’ addiction? Expert comments

With two Indian states moving to curb children’s access to social media, expert says bans alone may not solve the problem without stronger age verification and parental consent systems.

First Post - Mar 12, 2026 1:50am EDT

Tech giants warned to protect children online as Ofcom hands down deadline

It comes after a Conservative-led push to ban under-16s from social media failed in the House of Commons, being voted down by 307 votes to 173.

Sky News - Mar 12, 2026 1:39am EDT

Meta reveals custom AI chips it says beat Nvidia

Register UK - Mar 12, 2026 1:33am EDT

China’s CERT warns OpenClaw can inflict nasty wounds

Register UK - Mar 12, 2026 12:59am EDT

AI has made the CLI more important and powerful

Register UK - Mar 12, 2026 12:34am EDT

Samsung Galaxy S26: AI in your pocket

The Straits Times - Mar 12, 2026 12:23am EDT

Iran targets US tech firms in Gulf as conflict shifts towards cloud and data infrastructure

Iranian state media says facilities linked to major US technology firms, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft and more, could become targets as the regional conflict expands into digital and infrastructure warfare.

First Post - Mar 12, 2026 12:09am EDT

Iran appears to have conducted a significant cyberattack against a U.S. company, a first since the war started

The company, Stryker, said Wednesday that a cyberattack disrupted its “Microsoft environment.”

NBC News - Mar 11, 2026 9:53pm EDT

Social Security 2027 cost-of-living adjustment forecast may rise with high oil prices

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 may be 1.7% to 2.8%, according to new estimates. But that could increase if inflation climbs higher.

CNBC - Mar 11, 2026 9:20pm EDT

Trump tries to navigate Iran war and rising gas prices at first rally since strikes began

The president also used the event in Kentucky to go after GOP Rep. Thomas Massie, who has often broken with the White House on high-profile issues.

NBC News - Mar 11, 2026 9:15pm EDT

‘Zero visibility’: Atlassian staff lash out after mass job cuts

Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes fired 10 per cent of Atlassian’s total headcount over email on Thursday, axing around 1600 workers and prompting confusion and anger among its workforce as the company is upended by AI turbulence.

Sydney Morning Herald - Mar 11, 2026 8:51pm EDT

First 6 days of Iran war cost $11.3 billion, Pentagon tells Congress

Officials briefed the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense. One senator said he believes the cost is higher since the figure didn't include aspects like munitions replacement.

NBC News - Mar 11, 2026 8:41pm EDT

Xanadu reveals government funding talks in effort to woo investors to support SPAC deal

Quantum computer developer says it is negotiating with Ontario, federal governments to secure up to $390-million

The Globe and Mail - Mar 11, 2026 8:40pm EDT

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

BBC News - Mar 11, 2026 8:32pm EDT