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McDonald’s pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash

McDonald’s said the moment served as “an important learning” as it explored “the effective use of AI”.

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UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom

The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025

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Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026

It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt – Google Glass – was pulled in 2015.

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EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results

It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer “appropriate compensation” to web publishers.

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Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China

Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

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Elon Musk’s X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine

The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its “deceptive” blue tick badges.

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Trump raises potential concerns over $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal

The US president said Netflix’s market size “could be a problem” if the planned deal goes ahead.

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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?

Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan’s population.

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Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming

The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.

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Elon Musk’s X fined €120m over ‘deceptive’ blue ticks

The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

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