Technology

Victor Schwartz, a New York wine importer, sued the US government over presidential tariffs and the US Supreme Court ruled in his favor; the White House then issued a separate 10% global tariff by executive order.

Automation now underpins many IT and service functions, but organisations are finding that efficiency alone can harm trust and lead to mistakes, including a reported $35,000 cost from an automated Copilot SKU error.

Google's America-India Connect will add multiple subsea paths and a new Visakhapatnam gateway to link the United States, India and Southern Hemisphere hubs, and the plan sits alongside a five-year, $15 billion investment in AI-related infrastructure in India.

A 10-year-old boy was killed and his father was shot dead by the Civil Guard after a reported machete attack in Cabo Blanco, Tenerife; the boy's mother is reported to be seriously injured in hospital.

Nationwide told a customer it is working on an in-app transaction notifications feature and said some alerts, including suspected fraud notices, will always be sent by text.

Microsoft announced Phil Spencer's retirement and named Asha Sharma as EVP and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, and Sharma pledged a renewed commitment to the Xbox console and to human-created game content.

NASA said it is targeting March 6 for the Artemis II crewed mission after a nearly 50-hour Wet Dress Rehearsal that fueled about 730,000 gallons of propellant without the hydrogen leaks seen in an earlier test; officials said remaining checks could still push the date later in the March launch window.

Isiayah Henry, aged three, died on 19 January after being admitted to hospital with serious injuries on 3 January; the Metropolitan Police say two people have been charged with murder as part of an ongoing investigation.

WhatsApp has added a Group Message History feature that remains end-to-end encrypted and notifies group members when history is shared, while giving group admins control over whether history is sent.

Authorities say Navy reservist David Varela was charged with first-degree murder after his wife, Lina Guerra, was found dead; investigators report location data placed Varela’s phone in Hong Kong and federal and international agencies have joined the search.

DOJ-released emails show Jeffrey Epstein and an associate discussed a potential investment in EMI that an associate described as connected to 'P', a crude shorthand used for women; the proposed deal did not proceed and EMI was later taken over and sold.

Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit alleging Roblox's moderation and age‑verification expose children to sexual content and grooming; Roblox denies the claims and says safety is central to the platform.

Court reports say Ryan Michelini exchanged indecent images and discussed the sexual abuse of a baby; an undercover police engagement on Telegram led to his arrest and he has been jailed after pleading guilty.

Scientific agencies report that global warming has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, with 2025 among the three hottest years on record and greenhouse gases at record levels.

Mark Zuckerberg is set to give evidence in a landmark trial that examines whether Meta's platforms harmed children; the case stems from a lawsuit by a woman who says early social media use led to addiction and worsened her mental health.

A University of Bristol researcher has developed a prototype shoe sole with hundreds of tiny sensors that records gait data and will be shown at an IEEE conference; the team plans a formal clinical evaluation next.

The U.N. reported that at least 57 civilians, including about 15 children, were killed in separate drone strikes across Kordofan states over two days. U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk said the incidents underscore the civilian harm caused by drone warfare.

The National Crime Agency says the threat of child sexual abuse is worsening, reporting about 1,000 suspected offenders arrested each month and a 50% rise in children rescued over five years.

The International Shark Attack File recorded 105 shark attacks worldwide in 2025, up from 88 in 2024, and identified hotspots including parts of Australia and some popular holiday islands such as Fuerteventura.

The National Crime Agency says the threat of online child abuse has grown, with about 1,000 arrests and 1,200 child safeguards each month and a doubling of leads from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in three years.

Officials report about 1,000 arrests of suspected paedophiles each month in the UK, and the government says it will press tech companies to remove illegal content while considering measures such as an age limit on social media.

EV sales rose nearly 24% last year and almost a quarter of new cars sold were electric; EVs now vary widely in price, range, charging speed and maintenance compared with petrol and diesel models.

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Shein under the Digital Services Act after reports the site listed childlike sex dolls. The probe will examine the platform's product controls, the design and 'addictive' features of the site, and the transparency of its recommender systems.

Google's February Google Play services update (v26.06) adds a local file backup that can sync the Android Downloads folder with Google Drive; the feature is Android-only and will activate server-side.

Spain will ask prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok over allegations their AI tools generated and disseminated child sexual abuse material, a step taken after an expert report and cabinet agreement and occurring alongside related EU inquiries.

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Shein over suspected breaches of EU law, citing the sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons and other possibly non-compliant products. The inquiry will also examine the platform’s design features, including rewards and recommender systems, for possible risks to users and DSA transparency rules.

The UK government has launched a campaign promoting the Cyber Essentials scheme to help businesses protect against common online threats, after new figures showed high incident rates and significant average costs to firms.

Robert Duvall has died, his wife Luciana said he passed away peacefully at home and the family has asked for privacy as they remember him.

Microsoft and Ericsson announced the Trusted Tech Alliance at the Munich Security Conference, bringing together 15 companies to promote a 'trusted technology stack' and five core principles amid rising data sovereignty concerns.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Minister Kanishka Narayan will lead the UK delegation at the AI Impact Summit in India, where the UK plans to announce three initiatives backed by £58 million to support AI use in developing countries.