Taking remote working to a novel dimension, Ikea is offering £13 an hour for ten employees to assist in its new virtual store on Roblox. These virtual roles will involve tasks such as guiding customers and serving digital meatballs, blending the realms of gaming and employment. Set to launch soon, Ikea’s digital shop on Roblox […]
Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, has confirmed “unauthorised activity” on its database following claims by the hacking group ShinyHunters that they have stolen the personal details of 560 million customers. The compromised data reportedly includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card details of Ticketmaster users worldwide. ShinyHunters, the group behind the breach, is […]
A London-based financial technology firm, Curve, has announced plans to introduce the first alternative to Apple Wallet, setting the stage for increased competition in the digital payments arena. Curve’s innovative system will enable users to make “tap and go” payments on their phones by downloading the Curve app and setting it as their default payment […]
News Corporation has unveiled a groundbreaking multi-year agreement with OpenAI, granting the artificial intelligence developer permission to use content from its renowned publications in response to user queries. This strategic partnership aims to enhance OpenAI’s products with reliable and premium news sources. The agreement covers content from prominent News Corp titles, including The Times, The […]
Shares in Reddit have surged more than 10% following the announcement of a partnership deal with artificial intelligence (AI) start-up OpenAI. This agreement grants OpenAI access to Reddit’s content while introducing AI-powered features to the social media platform. The partnership underscores Reddit’s strategic move to diversify its income streams beyond traditional advertising. By leveraging AI, […]
Over 3,000 cyber breaches were reported to the ICO, which regulates the collection and use of personal data over 2023 Tech businesses must “bake in” data protection at each and every stage of the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in order give the upmost protection to people’s personal information, warned the UK’s data watchdog […]
OpenAI has launched GPT-4o, the latest iteration of its AI chatbot, promising enhanced speed, conversational prowess, and expanded capabilities. This new version, available to all ChatGPT users, introduces features like image analysis, language translation, and emotion recognition, along with improved memory for recalling past interactions. GPT-4o boasts faster response times and a more natural conversational […]
The brand behind the world’s largest online shopping community has today called out Google for anti-competitive behaviour after they unfairly penalised news site revenue streams. Global Savings Group, the company behind household money-saving brands such as hotukdeals, Pepper and Pouch and that also power the voucher portals for the likes of Daily Mail, Metro, and […]
Social media giants TikTok and Instagram are in the spotlight as Britain takes decisive action to protect its youth from harmful online content. Under new regulations set forth by Ofcom, these platforms are mandated to rein in their algorithms that propagate detrimental material to children. The stringent code of practice outlined by Ofcom aims to […]
E-commerce continues to grow in popularity with over 20% of purchases expected to occur online in 2024. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including online retailers now selling a variety of products and customers increasingly looking for discounts, greater choice and convenience. In recent years consumers have increasingly used online retailers to purchase […]