TECHNOLOGY

A viral hoax claiming Roblox will shut down on 1 September 2025 sparked panic among millions of players, but the company has confirmed the gaming platform is not going anywhere.

Google's Pixel 10 series is already available with AI-powered features and bold hardware upgrades, while Apple's iPhone 17 Pro launches in Sept 2025 with a new A19 Pro chip and advanced cameras.

Google's Pixel 10 series launches tonight at the Made by Google event, with leaks suggesting prices starting at $799 (£593) — here's when to watch in the UK and what it could cost in your country.

Toyota's upcoming small pickup rivals the Ford Maverick with hybrid efficiency, unibody design, and a £23K starting price, set for US release in autumn 2027.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 Pro on 9 September, with pre-orders opening 12 September and UK availability on 19 September. iOS 26 will launch mid-September.

Apple restores blood oxygen monitoring on Apple Watch with iOS 18.6.1, but new glitches leave users weighing health benefits against fresh frustrations.

A significant software leak has inadvertently revealed internal identifiers for a wide range of unreleased Apple hardware—spanning iPads, Apple Watches, Vision Pro headsets, HomePod mini, Apple TV, Studio Display 2, and more—indicating a massive and sweeping product refresh headed for late 2025 and into 2026.

Louisiana's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the gaming platform is a breeding ground for child predators.

Google's 'Taylor Swift' search sparks orange confetti for The Life of a Show Girl. Discover "Super Mario," "Pac-Man," & "Beyoncé" Easter eggs for fun animations

Her £187,120 investment in 1995 fueled Amazon's rise. With a net worth tied to billions, her foundation gave £138.7M to education in 2025

David Baszucki is under fire as a petition with 30,000+ signatures demands his exit. A YouTuber's ban for exposing predators sparks debate on platform safety, with new AI measures questioned

Following ChatGPT's advice, the US man replaced table salt with sodium bromide, leading to bromide toxicity.

A bizarre AI feud has erupted as Elon Musk's Grok bot sides with rival Sam Altman, while OpenAI's ChatGPT unexpectedly backs Musk, sparking a surreal tech-world drama.

A 27-year-old woman has announced her engagement to her AI chatbot boyfriend after five months, igniting debate over the future of love and relationships in the digital age.

YouTube has begun testing an AI age verification system in the US that estimates users' ages from their viewing habits. Privacy advocates fear mass surveillance, data breaches, and online censorship.

Perplexity AI challenges Google with a $34.5B offer for Chrome — a bold move that could change the future of browsers, search, and AI competition.

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and Air may feature repositioned antennas around the camera module, promising enhanced 5G and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity

Sam Altman rebuts Elon Musk's claim that Apple favours OpenAI's ChatGPT in the App Store, as Musk threatens an antitrust lawsuit and Altman says OpenAI will 'stay focused on making great products'.

Welsh computer engineer James Howells, who lost access to 8,000 Bitcoins worth over £700 million after accidentally discarding his hard drive following a relationship breakdown, has announced plans to launch Ceiniog Coin as a new Welsh cryptocurrency while continuing his legal battle with Newport City Council for landfill excavation rights.