Police urge caution over viral AI homeless prank
Gen Zers are using AI tools to trick relatives into thinking theyβve let homeless people into their property. The ensuing outrage is recorded and then posted online, with many clips going viral. Now police are warning against the prank, citing safety concerns.Β Weβre sure that youβve probably seen the AI...
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Christiano Ronaldo becomes worldβs first billionaire footballer
CR7 has officially become the worldβs first billionaire footballer. Though heβs made much of his wealth by being a superhuman at the sport, his approach to branding and business is largely to thank β and itβs setting a new standard for the worldβs biggest stars. According to the latest Bloomberg...
UK government plans to boost economy by loosening nightlife laws
In light of stagnated UK economic growth, the Labour government has announced a new plan to allow restaurants, pubs, and night clubs to stay open later. The UKβs Labour government has announced a new plan to allow businesses in England and Wales to stay open later with the aim of...
Whatβs going on between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX?
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX have been making headlines this week for a supposed βbeefβ on both last yearβs βBratβ and the latest release of βThe Life of a Showgirl.βΒ A Caucasian altercation is currently brewing in the pop sphere, if the rumours and fan theories are to be believed. Taylor...
Opinion βΒ Weβre lucky to have artists like Lola YoungΒ
The singerβs openness about mental health has made her a Gen Z icon. As she cancels upcoming shows to focus on her wellbeing, Lola Youngβs refreshing self-preservation is a gift for all of us.Β Lola Young was a relatively unknown singer from South London only two years ago. The 24-year-old...
Why are we watching everything with subtitles?
The phenomenon of half-watching, half-listening is symptomatic of a broader degradation in our attention spans.Β Streaming services have left us paralysed with choice when it comes to entertainment. Nowadays, deciding what to watch on TV can take hours βΒ even longer if youβre compromising with a viewing partner. And when you...
AI actress Tilly Norwood is causing a significant stir in Hollywood
Several talent agencies are genuinely interested in Tilly Norwood, an AI actress recently created and unveiled by the worldβs first βAI talent studioβ Xicoia. The pushback from Hollywood has been significant. Hollywood and controversy go together like popcorn and butter, but this latest palaver is wholly unique β in that it centres on an AI-generated actress. Tilly Norwood is the name of the curated code that appears a lot like a...
Opinion β the Ryder Cup abuse is a symptom of escalating US tension
The Ryder Cup golf tournament last weekend in New York was plagued by poor crowd etiquette and aggressive behaviour, prompting McIlroy to publicly comment on the abuse. Such upset is indicative of the escalating nature of US rhetoric across nearly every facet of daily life, from politics to sport, with no clear end in sight. Europe managed to seize victory in the Ryder Cup last weekend, holding onto a...
Ticketmaster forced to be transparent about βdynamic pricingβ mechanisms
While Ticketmasterβs effective monopoly over the ticketing business persists, it has finally been forced to become more transparent about its βdynamic pricingβ mechanism β and we apparently have Oasis to thank. Have you ever been moments away from securing gig tickets, only to see the price jump three-fold at the last moment? That, my friends, is called βdynamic pricing.β Those fortunate enough to make it through server glitches and biblical queue...
MPs call for better YouTuber rights after new economic report
A new report conducted by Oxford Economics has found that YouTube creators contributed Β£2.2 billion to the UK economy last year, supporting over 45,000 jobs.Β A new impact report by Oxford Economics has found that YouTubers contributed Β£2.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024. It also stated that YouTubers support 45,000 jobs. The news has prompted MPs to push for improved content creator protections and rights with the formation of...
