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European Game Ratings Body Raises Age Rating For Games With Loot Boxes
Video games that include loot boxes will soon receive a minimum age rating of 16 across Europe, including in the United Kingdom, following changes announced by Pan-European Game Information. The…
UK Petrol Retailers Push Back on Government Claims of Fuel Price “Rip Offs”
Petrol retailers in the United Kingdom have criticized government warnings about fuel price “rip offs,” arguing that such language has triggered abuse directed at retail staff as petrol prices climb…
India’s Supreme Court Rejects Petition for National Menstrual Leave Policy
India’s highest court has rejected a petition calling for mandatory menstrual leave for working women and female students, with judges stating that such a policy could discourage employers from hiring…
Canada Loses Over 100,000 Full-Time Jobs in 2026 as Tariff Pressure Weighs on Labour Market
Canada has lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs since the start of 2026, while the national unemployment rate climbed to 6.7%, according to labour figures released Friday. The data adds…
Hacker Breached FBI New York Office Systems Linked To Epstein Investigation
An unidentified foreign hacker breached computer systems at the FBI’s New York field office in 2023 and accessed files connected to the bureau’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On Medical Device Maker Stryker
A hacker group claiming ties to Iran says it has breached the servers of U.S. medical technology company Stryker, causing disruptions across the company’s global network. As of Wednesday morning,…
NTSB Says Distracted Driving Likely Contributed To Fatal Crashes Involving Ford BlueCruise
Two fatal crashes in 2024 involving Ford vehicles using the company’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system likely occurred while drivers were distracted in the moments before impact, according to documents released…
inDrive Acquires Pakistan’s Krave Mart To Expand Grocery Delivery Business
Global ride-hailing company inDrive has acquired Pakistan-based quick-commerce startup Krave Mart as part of its strategy to expand grocery delivery and commerce services in South Asia. The acquisition, completed through…
Ford Launches AI Assistant For Commercial Fleets Through Ford Pro Platform
Ford has introduced a new artificial intelligence assistant designed to help commercial fleet customers analyze vehicle data and improve operational efficiency. The tool, called Ford Pro AI, debuted this week…
Google Play Adds Game Trials, Cross-Platform Purchases, And Community Features
Google announced a series of gaming-focused updates to Google Play on Wednesday during the Game Developers Conference 2026, introducing new features designed to expand the platform’s gaming ecosystem across mobile…
AI-Generated Actor Tilly Norwood Releases Music Video, Drawing Criticism From Industry Observers
Particle6, a production company experimenting with artificial intelligence in entertainment, has released a music video featuring its AI-generated character Tilly Norwood, continuing efforts to introduce digital performers into film and…
Chinese Startup Gestala Raises $21.6 Million To Develop Non-Invasive Brain–Computer Interface Technology
A Chinese startup developing non-invasive brain–computer interface technology has raised $21.6 million in early funding as global investment in neural interface systems accelerates. Gestala, founded by entrepreneur Phoenix Peng, raised…
Google Uses Gemini To Turn News Reports Into Flash Flood Forecasting Data
Flash floods are among the deadliest weather disasters globally, causing more than 5,000 deaths each year, yet they remain difficult to predict because of their sudden and localized nature. Google…
Group14 Begins Production Of Silicon Anode Materials To Scale EV Battery Technology
Electric vehicle manufacturers and consumer electronics companies have been closely watching the development of silicon anode batteries, a technology that could increase energy density and shorten charging times. Several startups…
Google Maps Adds Gemini-Powered Ask Maps And New 3D Immersive Navigation Experience
Google announced Thursday that it is introducing a new Gemini-powered “Ask Maps” conversational feature and rolling out an updated “Immersive Navigation” experience designed to make driving directions more interactive and…
OpenAI Adds Dynamic Visual Explanations To ChatGPT For Interactive Math And Science Learning
OpenAI has introduced a new feature called dynamic visual explanations in ChatGPT that allows users to interact with mathematical formulas and scientific concepts through real-time visual modules. The feature lets…
YouTube Advertising Revenue Surpasses Combined Total Of Four Major Hollywood Studios In 2025
YouTube generated an estimated $40.4 billion in advertising revenue during 2025, surpassing the combined ad revenue of several major Hollywood studios. The figures come from research firm MoffettNathanson and were…
Whistleblower Claims Former DOGE Engineer Took Social Security Data Covering Hundreds Of Millions Of Americans
A whistleblower complaint alleges that a former software engineer working with the Department of Government Efficiency removed sensitive data belonging to Americans from the Social Security Administration and stored it…
Amazon Expands Health AI Assistant To Main App And Website After One Medical Launch
Amazon has expanded access to its healthcare AI assistant, Health AI, making the tool available through the Amazon website and mobile app. The assistant was previously limited to the application…