technology
James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May. Source link
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a “witch hunt” is taking place. Source link
TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer. Source link
The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge. Source link
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles, US media report. Source link
Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026
Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide. Source link
Will the TikTok deal mean the app changes in the US?
The app’s Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US. Source link
TikTok owner signs deal to sell US business
The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations. Source link
£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards. Source link
UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse. Source link