X briefly suspends account of Alexei Navalny's widow
The social media platform – formerly Twitter – says Yulia Navalny’s account was “mistakenly” blocked. Source link
Tinder introduces passport-scanning ID checks
The dating app, which has been targeted by scammers, has previously trialled the system in Australia Source link
Don't buy our game if you're broke – Helldivers boss
The lead developer of the smash-hit online shooter says it’s worth waiting for servers to be fixed. Source link
Hacker group's site taken over by law enforcement
LockBit is a major criminal gang that uses its software to steal sensitive data until a ransom is paid Source link
Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off
Former workers at X’s Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign. Source link
The robots delivering takeaways to Edinburgh students
Students can have food delivered by robots under a trial project under way at University of Edinburgh. Known as Pixie, the autonomous vehicles can travel along private roads on campus.…
Meta boss Zuckerberg takes a swipe at rival Apple
The Meta boss says his firm’s headset is ‘the best product, period’ after trying Apple’s rival headset. Source link
Google joins mission to map methane from space
There is no international rule on controlling methane emissions. The EU has agreed a set of proposals aimed at reducing them, which includes forcing oil and gas operators to repair…
Offenders confused about ethics of AI child sex abuse
In the UK, Graeme Biggar, head of the National Crime Agency, said in December that he wanted to see tougher sentences for offenders who possess child abuse imagery, adding that…
Big tech vows action on 'deceptive' AI in elections
Twenty firms have signed an accord pledging to stop voters being deceived but critics say it lacks teeth. Source link