X begins charging new users $1 a year in New Zealand, Philippines
The new trial, beginning in New Zealand and Philippines, is to combat bots and spammers, says X. Source link
Face search company Clearview AI overturns UK privacy fine
Controversial firm, which acts as a search engine for faces, wins appeal against a watchdog. Source link
Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs to cut costs
The Finnish telecoms giant reported a fall in sales due to slowing demand for 5G equipment. Source link
Mario v Sonic: Rivals launch similar games in same week
It is the first time for more than 30 years that the two rivals have released games in the same week. Source link
Amazon, Expedia and Trustpilot unite to fight fake reviews
Major online firms will work together to fight fake reviews and share best practice. Source link
Elon Musk says X to have two new premium tiers
The latest change to the platform will see two layers of subscriptions – one with adverts and one without. Source link
Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate
The devices also let users erase, move and resize unwanted elements in a photo – from people to buildings – “filling in” the space left behind with what’s called Magic…
Super Mario Bros Wonder game a ‘notebook of chaos’, critics say
Super Mario Bros: Wonder is a psychedelic take on the traditional 2D platformer that jazzes up Mario’s usual Bowser-thwarting adventure with Wonder Effects that, as Polygon’s Chris Plante put it,…
Instagram sorry for adding ‘terrorist’ to some Palestinian user bios
It concluded: “Meta’s actions appear to have had an adverse human rights impact on the rights of Palestinian users to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, political participation, and non-discrimination,…
Amazon trials humanoid robots to 'free up' staff
The US tech giant is looking at ways it can automate more of its operations. Source link