‘God’s influencer’ to be made first millennial saint in April
A London-born teenager nicknamed “God’s influencer” for his online skills will be made a saint in April. Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15,…
We’ve hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix
Anthony Stanley/WENN/Alamy The Sidemen have been among Britain’s most popular YouTubers for the past decade The Sidemen are used to making content for YouTube, but say they’ve now “hit the…
Tech Life: Donald Trump’s robodogs
Who’s behind the robot dogs at Donald Trump’s house? Plus: Wasting scammers’ time. Source link
Keir Starmer says he has no plans to join Bluesky yet
Sir Keir Starmer has said he has “no plans” to join the Bluesky social media platform. There has been a rising wave of popularity for the app – an alternative…
Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts
Instagram is testing a new feature which allows people to completely remove all the content being recommended to them. Its “reset” tool – which it says will be available globally…
Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations
Sony Bot of Award: Astro Bot has seven nominations this year This year’s Game Awards shortlist has been announced, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth picking up the…
Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans
George Matthew George Matthew moved into cocoa production to keep his farm going If it hadn’t been for the squirrels, George Matthew’s attempt to become a cocoa bean producer might…
Seven-year-old coder Sergey gets job offer from Russian IT firm
A Russian software company has invited a seven-year-old coding prodigy to join its management team, as soon as he is old enough to take up paid employment. Sergey from the…
Trump names ‘big tech’ critic Brendan Carr to head comms regulator
US President-elect Donald Trump has named “big tech” critic Brendan Carr to lead the US communications regulator, after he takes office in January 2025. Carr has attacked what he sees…
Netflix says 60m households watched fight
Getty Images Netflix says 60 million households worldwide tuned in live to see Mike Tyson take on Jake Paul, in the streaming giant’s first foray into live boxing. The event,…