The Guardian
Elisabeth Zetland, a senior researcher at MyHeritage, found that the actual Luigi had immigrated to US from ItalyGaming enthusiasts have known for years that Nintendo named its mustachioed, superhero plumber after the company's landlord, Washington state businessman Mario Arnold Segale.But it has ...
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 3:20 pm
BBC
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
Posted on 18 April 2026 | 12:37 am
The Guardian
Role-playing adventure and superhero comedy among big winners on a varied night in LondonWith 12 nominations, acclaimed role-playing adventure Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was expected to be the runaway success at the 2026 Bafta games awards, held in London on Friday evening.And while it couldn't q...
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 10:11 pm
BBC
The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 7:05 pm
The Guardian
With Imax more popular than ever, a new way to watch movies - HDR by Barco - has been quietly rolling out but what difference does it really make?At this year's CinemaCon, an annual gathering where film studios show off their upcoming wares to excite the exhibitors they hope to showcase them, ...
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 4:58 pm
BBC
The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 1:41 pm
The Guardian
Adult video platform to sell minority stake to increase stability after death of its owner Leonid RadvinskyBusiness live - latest updatesOnlyFans, the UK adult video platform, is in talks to sell a minority stake to a US investor that will value the business at more than $3bn (£2.2bn).The London-...
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 11:02 am
The Guardian
Release of new Claude model, so far limited to US firms, will expand to British institutions in coming daysBritish banks will be given access in the next week to a powerful AI tool that was deemed too dangerous to be released to the public, as a series of senior finance figures warned over its impac...
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 9:45 am
The Guardian
Chair's decision to not seek re-election 'not as a result of any disagreement', company says in filingReed Hastings, the Netflix chair, is leaving the streaming service he co-founded almost 30 years ago as the company regains its footing after losing out on a $72bn (£53bn) deal for Warner Bro...
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 8:29 am
The Guardian
PC, Xbox; Sad Cat StudiosThis pulpy sci-fi thriller is a beautiful, if deferential, homage to the genre greats, with a poignant real-world echoFor all of cyberpunk's cautionary tales of shady corporations and transhumanist folly, it is the genre's arresting imagery that looms largest in the pop ...
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 7:30 am
The Guardian
Legally questionable confidentiality clause adopted almost word for word from demands of Microsoft and trade groupsMicrosoft and other US tech companies successfully lobbied the EU to hide the environmental toll of their datacentres, an investigation has found, with demands to block a database of gr...
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 6:00 am
The Guardian
Technology secretary plays down fears over jobs and cyber security as stake taken in British startupThe UK technology secretary has urged the country to "make AI work for Britain", brushing off fears about its impact on jobs and cybersecurity as the government announced its first investment unde...
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 5:00 am
The Guardian
Elderly people take advantage of courses on how to navigate mobile devices and avoid 'analogue isolation'It's not only young people whose gaze is fixed on tiny screens. But for these users in Tokyo, clicking and scrolling is anything but second nature."I can't deal with all of the apps tha...
Posted on 17 April 2026 | 4:00 am
BBC
Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 11:04 pm
The Guardian
Exclusive: A trove of previously redacted documents was filed as part of the tech giant's anti-trust battle with the state of California. Amazon denies it engages in price-fixingHundreds of previously redacted records reveal how Amazon has put pressure on independent sellers using its platform int...
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 9:58 pm
The Guardian
These digital security organizers bring the fight for online privacy to dance parties, wine meetups and reading groupsImani Thompson shows up at Wonderville Bar in Brooklyn looking ready for a DJ set, or to drink, or to dance the night away with friends. While she'll probably do the latter, she'...
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 2:00 pm
BBC
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 9:20 am
The Guardian
Lawsuit in Norway alleges Telenor passed on data helping Myanmar military arrest 1,200 activists, some in safe housesWhen even two weeks of torture could not force Aung Thu to betray his fellow anti-coup activists, his military interrogators in Myanmar tried something different: they asked a Norwegi...
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 9:00 am
The Guardian
PlayStation 5 (version tested), Xbox, PC, Switch 2; CapcomEngineer Hugh is sent from Earth to investigate a malfunctioning research station and meets a young android who helps him fend off murderous mechsWhen Pragmata was announced alongside the PlayStation 5 in 2020, its shiny trailer promised slic...
Posted on 16 April 2026 | 7:30 am
The Guardian
Popular gaming platform will require age verification, restrict night-time notifications for minors and limit chatsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxRoblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, will implement increased protections for young users and pay mo...
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 10:40 pm
The Guardian
From people marrying digital companions to CEOs excited about how people whose jobs are replaced can 'adapt', this is terrifying watching. But Perry is the perfect hostThere is a fun game you can play while watching Grayson Perry Has Seen the Future, the two-part documentary presented by the art...
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 9:00 pm
BBC
The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 12:05 pm
BBC
The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 10:02 am
The Guardian
Chip upgrade brings pro-level power, long battery life and plenty of storage, but the Air now faces real competitionApple's latest MacBook Air is its most powerful yet, comes with double the starting storage and is better than ever for getting work done and as the benchmark for a consumer laptop. ...
Posted on 15 April 2026 | 6:00 am
BBC
Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
Posted on 14 April 2026 | 9:30 pm
The Guardian
Workslop refers to AI-generated work that seems polished but is flawed and in need of heavy correctionsKen, a copywriter for a large, Miami-based cybersecurity firm, used to enjoy his job. But then the "workslop" started piling up.Workslop is an unintended consequence of the AI boom. It's what...
Posted on 14 April 2026 | 2:00 pm
BBC
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
Posted on 14 April 2026 | 1:05 am
BBC
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
Posted on 13 April 2026 | 11:35 pm
BBC
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
Posted on 13 April 2026 | 3:10 pm
BBC
With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
Posted on 13 April 2026 | 12:19 pm