Google settles $5bn lawsuit for ‘private mode’ tracking

We still too often talk about video games as escapes — little playthings that are big business but often considered not as serious as their media peers. And yet in 2023 the most mature, poignant and thoughtful narratives I experienced were the interactive ones — whether they tackled major topics or were simply about the…

Riesman didn’t panic — but she didn’t want to impose her “spicy” pics on people. “It was, ‘Oh god, am I shoving my naked body in front of a load of people?’” she said. “I’ve curated my Circles to people I thought wouldn’t mind, but the general public does not need to see me in…

Generative AI will remain huge, and we’ll also see big moves with electric vehicles, Apple’s mixed-reality headset, password security and regulation around social media.

Researchers at University College London are using virtual reality (VR) to help with the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. BBC Click’s Lara Lewington takes a turn with the VR headset to try out the navigation-themed test devised to help identify the early signs of the disease.

Smart cities leverage advanced technology and improved infrastructure to enhance urban living. They integrate IoT, AI, and sustainable practices. Smart cities represent a revolutionary shift in urban development. They focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create efficient, sustainable, and livable urban environments. City planners aim…

Technology 28 November 2023, 5:05 am 1 minute Reuters was first to report Meta Platforms’ (META.O) paid no-ads subscription service launched in Europe this month faced one of its biggest tests as advocacy group NOYB on Tuesday filed a complaint with an Austrian regulator, saying that it amounted to paying a fee to ensure privacy. …