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Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.
U.S. Restricts Trade With Chinese Genomics Company
The move will block shipments from BGI, a major Chinese firm that U.S. officials allege is associated with forced labor and the abuse of minority groups.
Google supplier Biwin, GPU leader Moore Threads see stocks plunge despite revenue surge
Shares of Chinese semiconductor suppliers Biwin Storage Technology and Moore Threads tumbled on Thursday alongside a broader rout in mainland technology stocks, despite blockbuster third-quarter revenue driven by strong artificial intelligence demand. Both stocks plunged more than 10 per cent during Thursday morning trading, reversing Wednesday’s rallies of 8.4 per cent for Biwin and 5.8 per cent for Moore Threads. The tech-heavy Star 50 index in Shanghai also dropped more than 4 per cent,...
Why is Apple charging ₹6 lakh extra for 16TB storage on its new touchscreen MacBook Pro?
Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro costs up to $14,549 (approximately ₹13.87 lakh), with the 16TB SSD upgrade alone adding $7,000 (around ₹6.67 lakh).
Gemini 4 Carbon Introduced as Google’s Latest Frontier AI Model With Enhanced Cybersecurity Capabilities
Google has introduced its new frontier AI model, namely Gemini 4 Carbon. Google announced that Gemini 4 Carbon will be available at the same introductory price as Argon. The Mountain View-based tech giant is currently working with the US government in a voluntary pre-release testing process. The company will start releasing the Gemini 4 Carbon AI model to a “subset ...
Mysterious pill-shaped UFO caught on camera by pilots flying above Middle America
Pilots have shared their encounter with a 'silver, pill-shaped UFO' while flying over Ohio. They described it as being about 30 feet long and hovering near their plane.
iQOO 16 With Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Chip Tipped to Launch in India in December
The iQOO 16 was launched in China last month and is expected to make its India debut soon. It features Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, and a large battery. While the company has yet to announce a launch date, it did showcase the iQOO 16 at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. A tipster has now shed light on the launch timeli...
One Tech Tip: How to get started with AI agents, and which are best for specific tasks
One Tech Tip: How to get started with AI agents, and which are best for specific tasks
Amazon Launches New Echo Devices With Smarter Alexa Features and Home Camera
Amazon launched a new range of Alexa-powered devices on Wednesday. The company has introduced upgrades across its Echo speakers, smart displays, and home accessories. Its latest lineup includes a new Echo Dot with a built-in smart home hub, an Echo Studio variant with a camera, a bedside smart clock with sleep sensing, and an Alexa-powered digital photo frame. Amazon ...
China’s microdrama war heats up as Tencent, ByteDance fight for eyeballs
Shen Jiaoqi, a banker living in southern China’s Guangdong province, cannot stop watching microdramas. The shows are so addictive that she sometimes spends entire days gazing at her phone. One time, she even kept watching while she showered. “Honestly, I was watching for the eye candy rather than the plots,” she said. “The AI has really made the characters look stunning.” Shen is far from alone. Microdramas have exploded in popularity in China over the past few years, offering viewers a quick...