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Big tech has big plans for bots that will do all your buying for you.
New York Magazine - Jan 21, 2026 5:19am EST
How Australian teens are coping with social media ban
With some politicians in the UK arguing for a ban on social media for under-16s, how has Australia coped with its policy?
Sky News - Jan 21, 2026 4:51am EST
Astronaut who was stuck on space station for months retires within year of returning
ABC News - Jan 21, 2026 4:29am EST
Some Trump administration social media posts mirror extremist rhetoric
While the posts are a small part of the administration’s overall social media presence, experts say they are clear references to white supremacist messaging.
NBC News - Jan 21, 2026 4:28am EST
OpenAI rolls out age prediction on ChatGPT to safeguard teen experience: How does it work
OpenAI is rolling out new restrictions for users under the age of 18 years. If the model identify your account as under age, it will automatically restrict exposure to potentially harmful or sensitive content.
First Post - Jan 21, 2026 3:59am EST
iPhone 18 Pro front camera leaks: Is it on the left or centre-aligned?
The iPhone 18 Pro, expected to debut this September, is already sparking debate, this time over its front camera placement. A new leak claims the selfie camera will stay centre-aligned, contradicting earlier reports that suggested Apple might shift it to the top-left corner of the display.
First Post - Jan 21, 2026 3:53am EST
ChatGPT will now guess your age to protect teens from sensitive content
OpenAI's ChatGPT introduces an innovative age prediction feature to enhance safety for teens, automatically applying stricter content safeguards for users under 18 based on behavioral signals.
Gulf News - Jan 21, 2026 3:40am EST
X open sources algorithm again amid transparency fine and Grok backlash
Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk has once again open sourced the algorithm of social media platform X, to ensure more transparency amid Grok controversy over sexually explicit images.
First Post - Jan 21, 2026 2:49am EST
How can you get a zero bills home?
A £15 billion Warm Homes Plan has been launched which the government says will cut energy bills for millions of families by helping homes switch to electric tech like heat pumps, solar panels and batteries.
Sky News - Jan 21, 2026 2:42am EST
Meta’s threads overtakes X in daily mobile users, data shows
Meta’s Threads has surpassed Elon Musk’s X platform with over 141.5 million daily active iOS and Android global app users, compared to 125 million users for X
First Post - Jan 21, 2026 2:28am EST
After ChatGPT, Google DeepMind CEO confirms no plans to bring ads to Gemini
Just a few weeks after OpenAI started testing ads for its chatbot, Google cleared its stance. Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis confirmed that there are no plans to bring ads to Gemini anytime soon.
First Post - Jan 21, 2026 2:20am EST
Amazon flags higher prices as tariffs hit sellers: CEO Andy Jassy
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the consumers are seeing higher prices in products due to the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. As a result, consumers are shifting to cheaper items and bargain hunting.
First Post - Jan 21, 2026 1:55am EST
'Iconic' Ipswich Willis building to become tech firm Halo's HQ
The move will help the Ipswich Town sponsor's plans to employ up to 800 graduates, says its boss.
BBC News - Jan 21, 2026 1:36am EST
Is this the 'Nvidia killer'? Cerebras’ wafer-scale AI engine sparks supremacy showdown
World's largest single chip: an entire silicon wafer with 2.6T transistors, 900K cores
Gulf News - Jan 21, 2026 12:53am EST
What cost of living crisis? Why Elliott pays absolutely nothing to power his home
The government's long-awaited Warm Homes plan published on Wednesday is designed to upgrade homes to make them cheaper, better and warmer. Is this a realistic vision of the future?
Sky News - Jan 20, 2026 9:43pm EST
White House tech chief slams EU AI Act, champions Trump's approach as Davos begins
Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s chief science and tech adviser, highlights wins in AI for science while teasing exports of American AI.
NBC News - Jan 20, 2026 8:02pm EST
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
BBC News - Jan 20, 2026 7:45pm EST
DOGE Goons May Have Shared Stolen Social Security Data With Political Group: Report
Gizmodo - Jan 20, 2026 5:55pm EST
OpenAI Faces $14 Billion Deficit as Infrastructure Bills Spark Severe Bankruptcy Risk
Reports warn OpenAI may lose £11.2B ($14B) in 2026 from rising compute costs, with analysts predicting bankruptcy by 2027 despite Altman's revenue growth claims.
International Business Times - Jan 20, 2026 5:51pm EST
Is AI really conscious—or are we bringing it to life?
In rethinking whether AI is sentient, we are asking bigger questions about cognition, human-machine interaction and even our own consciousness
Scientific American - Jan 20, 2026 4:57pm EST