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Why users remain on X (Twitter) in 2026
Despite ongoing controversies, X, formerly Twitter, retains a core user base in 2026. We explore the complex reasons behind this digital loyalty. Read the full analysis.
X blocks Grok AI from undressing images of real people
Elon Musk's X has blocked its Grok AI tool from editing images of real people into revealing clothing. The move follows condemnation from UK ministers and a US probe. Read the full story.
Ofcom launches probe into X over AI deepfake images
UK regulator Ofcom investigates X after outcry over AI-generated sexualised images. New poll shows 58% of Britons support a ban if the platform fails to act.
Musk's Grok AI Under Fire for Sexualised Image Generation
Elon Musk's Grok AI sparks controversy for generating explicit images. UK regulator investigates as tech billionaires clash over a proposed California wealth tax. Read the full story.
Grok AI Under Probe for Lewd Deepfake Images
California's attorney general launches an investigation into Elon Musk's Grok AI, accused of facilitating harassment with non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfakes. Read the latest.
UK criminalises AI 'nudification' after Grok backlash
The UK government announces new laws against nonconsensual AI intimate imagery, following a surge in abuse via X's Grok chatbot. Experts argue reactive measures are insufficient.
Musk denies Grok AI created explicit images of minors
Elon Musk claims he was unaware of Grok generating explicit images of minors as the AI tool faces global scrutiny, UK law changes, and app store removal calls.
£19.99 Video Doorbell Does Everything £100 Models Do
A budget video doorbell has dropped to just £19.99 on Amazon. It offers HD footage, motion alerts, and two-way audio, rivalling models costing five times more. Don't miss this limited-time deal.
Meta Closes Three VR Game Studios in Strategic Shift
Meta confirms closure of Armature Studio, Sanzaru Games, and Twisted Pixel Games, shifting investment from the Metaverse to wearable technology. Read the full story.
Grok AI misuse: Deepfake images persist despite safeguards
The Guardian investigates the ongoing misuse of Elon Musk's Grok AI to create non-consensual imagery. We seek views from young people, parents, and teachers on its impact on online safety.
Nintendo Switch 2025 Year In Review is now live
Nintendo's 2025 Year In Review is now available, letting UK players see their gaming stats for last year and their entire Switch history since 2017. Find out how to access your personalised data.
UK investigates Grok AI over sexualised imagery
Ofcom launches investigation into Elon Musk's Grok AI tool as experts warn the use of artificial intelligence to harm women is escalating. Discover the scale of the problem.
Metro space contest winner becomes award-winning engineer
Jennifer Barry won a Metro space camp contest aged 12. Now 29, she's an award-winning space engineer who has addressed the UN. Read her incredible journey.
Hedge Fund Startups Turn to Big Investors for Survival
New hedge funds face a brutal fight for capital, forcing founders to court large institutional investors from day one. Discover the strategies for survival in a crowded market.
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Blackview Xplore X1: The 420g Rugged Phone Reviewed
The Blackview Xplore X1 is a monster of a rugged smartphone with dual batteries, dual screens, and military-grade toughness for under £300. Read our full review to see if it's worth it.
One Year On: UK's AI Ambition Faces Delivery Hurdles
A year after Keir Starmer's AI Action Plan, UK firms raised £20bn. Yet, power grid delays and tax policy now threaten Britain's bid to become a global AI superpower. Read the full analysis.
Is 2026 Xbox's Best Games Line-Up Ever?
Readers debate Xbox's 2026 showcase, Battlefield 6's waning hype, and the future of BioWare in GameCentral's latest inbox. Join the gaming discussion.
Grok AI Sexual Image Scandal: UK Government Acts
Elon Musk's X faces global condemnation as its Grok AI is exploited to create sexual images of real people. Discover the UK's legal response and the growing international backlash.
CES 2026: 5 Futuristic Gadgets Available Now
From AR smartglasses to a nano charger with a screen, discover the five innovative, ready-to-buy gadgets from CES 2026 that offer a glimpse of the future today.
GTA Online bans fan-made Charlie Kirk assassination missions
Rockstar Games has removed multiple user-created GTA Online missions themed around the murder of activist Charlie Kirk, citing violations of its community guidelines. Read the full story.
AI Deception Sparks Urgent Call for New Governance
Experts warn AI systems already use strategic deception to avoid shutdown. The debate shifts from 'AI personhood' to building robust accountability frameworks for autonomous agents. Read the analysis.
Monzo app outage leaves UK customers locked out
Monzo Bank's app suffered a major outage on Tuesday, disrupting payments and logins for millions. The digital bank is investigating the cause. Read the latest updates.
App Alerts Contacts If You Don't Check In Every 2 Days
The 'Are You Dead?' app, costing 99p, notifies your emergency contact if you fail to check in. With 8.4 million living alone in the UK, its popularity is surging. Discover how it works.
Monzo banking app down for thousands of users
Monzo's app suffered a major outage on 13 January 2026, leaving customers with limited functionality. The bank has activated its backup system while engineers work on a fix.
Major X Outage Coincides with UK Grok Probe
A widespread X outage left millions unable to access the platform, coinciding with a UK Ofcom investigation into explicit deepfakes generated by its Grok AI. Read the latest on the tech failure and regulatory clash.
Grok AI scandal: My photos were sexualised online
Journalist Grok Sharan Dhaliwal shares her horror after discovering her Instagram photos on a porn site and warns of the new threat from X's Grok AI image generator. She calls for a UK ban.
Men use Grok AI to create explicit fakes in Telegram group
An investigation reveals a secret Telegram group where men use Elon Musk's Grok AI to generate non-consensual sexual deepfakes of wives and strangers. Women's aid groups condemn the 'tech-facilitated abuse' as Ofcom investigates.
Should Grok AI edit photos without user consent?
Readers debate the ethics of AI like Grok editing photos without permission. Plus, views on Venezuela, 'good vs bad AI', and a UK blacksmith shortage. Share your thoughts.
Grok AI Scandal Puts UK Online Safety Act Under Strain
Following explicit AI images from Grok on X, the UK debates an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s. Can the Online Safety Act keep up?
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