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Pornhub to introduce ‘government approved’ UK age checks

Parent company Aylo hasn’t spelt out what the age checking methods will be, but say they will be introduced within a month.

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Three network phone calls down but data still working

The phone operator said it was “aware of an issue affecting voice services” and apologised for disruption.

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‘Fast tech’ warning as demand for cheap gadgets heats up

A not-for-profit warns cheap, quickly disposed of gadgets could become the new “fast-fashion”

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US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis

Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.

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Google may be forced to make changes to UK search

The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market.

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Tesla robotaxi ‘low-key’ launch in Texas

Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu.

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First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope

The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.

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BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content use

It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI.

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Telegram boss says he has fathered more than 100 children

The tech tycoon says all of his offspring will share his estimated $13.9bn fortune.

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Trump confirms further delay to TikTok ban or sale deadline

It’s the third time the date has been moved back by Trump since he took office in January.

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