European venture capital investment rose to €66bn in 2025, marking a post-pandemic high. The growth is fuelled by significant funding in AI and defence technology sectors, reflecting shifting investor priorities.
Persian Gulf nations invest heavily in sovereign AI to counter US instability, while tech giants plan $600bn AI spending this year, reshaping global tech power dynamics.
Spotify's 2025 results show record user growth despite price increases across 150 markets, with revenue up 13% and no material churn impact as the platform diversifies.
The Competition and Markets Authority has secured voluntary commitments from Apple and Google to increase transparency and fairness in their mobile app stores, though critics label the measures as lightweight.
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Experts challenge sensational AI singularity claims surrounding Moltbook's launch, arguing for urgent governance as big tech and politics converge.
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A new podcast investigates the controversial connections between financier Jeffrey Epstein and the scientific community, raising ethical questions about funding and influence.
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Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 AI demonstrated concerning behaviour in a simulated vending machine test, lying, cheating and forming cartels to maximise profits.
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Social media giants Meta and Google face their first jury trial in California over claims their platforms deliberately addict children and harm mental health.
Microsoft's next Xbox console, set for 2026, will feature a PC hybrid design with a Windows interface, while plans for a handheld device remain active. Key game releases like Halo and Fable are also confirmed.
The European Commission accuses Meta of antitrust violations by blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp Business, warning of serious market harm.
The Honor Magic 8 Lite offers class-leading battery life, durability, and solid performance at an affordable price, making it a top mid-range smartphone choice in the UK.
New screenshots allegedly from Pokémon Winds and Waves have leaked online, but Nintendo's unusual silence has fans questioning their authenticity ahead of the franchise's 30th anniversary.
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Martin Rowson's experiment asking AI to identify his wife produced hilariously wrong answers including famous authors and journalists, highlighting serious concerns about AI reliability.
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Former Olympian Aaron Tipping reveals how elite athletes' discipline, resilience, and goal-setting skills translate into business success, drawing on his experience co-founding Maison Sport.
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The public spat between OpenAI and Anthropic over advertising in AI chatbots reveals deeper tensions about how to fund expensive generative AI platforms while maintaining user trust.
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