WhatsApp: We won't lower security for any government
The tech giant’s boss says he’d rather see the app blocked than weaken encryption under proposed laws. Source link
Baidu unveils new self-driving taxi in China
Baidu says its latest robo-taxi has the road skills of a driver with 20 years’ experience. Source link
Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp
A Meta spokesperson told the BBC: “Based on our findings and community feedback, we’re pausing the full-screen test on Instagram so we can explore other options, and we’re temporarily decreasing…
Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge
Big Brother Watch campaigners says the “Orwellian” cameras at Southern Co-op shops breach people’s rights. Source link
How graphene’s superpowers could soon be unleashed
“It almost provides nucleation sites on the surface of the graphene, to regulate that structure within the concrete,” says Dr Scullion, adding that scientists are still working out the consequences…
A mind-reading combat jet for the future
The Tempest fighter jet will have artificial intelligence tech to monitor and help the pilot. Source link
Facebook owner Meta in first ever sales fall for
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg said the firm would reduce its hiring “steadily” over the next year, a response to the downturn and the company’s plans to shift investment into new…
Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner share Instagram criticism
Reality TV stars share post telling Instagram to “stop trying to be TikTok”. Source link
Gaming time has no link with levels of wellbeing, study finds
Researchers analysed the gaming habits of 39,000 players of big titles such as Animal Crossing. Source link
Music industry as tough as it has always been, watchdog says
Catherine Willcox, of UK country-music duo Ward Thomas, told BBC News: “Having been in the industry for more than a decade and achieving relative success – a number-one album, sold-out…