'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

BBC: Tech • 5h

Age Verification, Estimation, Assurance, Oh My! A Guide to the Terminology

If you've been following the wave of age-gating laws sweeping across the country and the globe , you've probably noticed that lawmakers, tech companies, and advocates all seem to be using different terms for what sounds like the same thing. Age verification, age assurance, age

EFF • 6h

ChatGPT maker reportedly eyes $1 trillion IPO despite major quarterly losses

It could be "one of the biggest IPOs of all time," according to Reuters.

Ars Technica • 11h

After teen death lawsuits, Character.AI will restrict chats for under-18 users

AI companion app faces legal and regulatory pressure over child safety concerns.

Ars Technica • 13h

Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise

The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts.

BBC: Tech • 15h

As China tightens its grip on rare earths, can Brazil be an alternative source?

China’s export curbs have forced the U.S. to find critical minerals elsewhere. Can Latin America keep up the supply?

Rest of World • 19h

First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced

Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Elon Musk firm Starlink to offer the service.

BBC: Tech • 21h