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Australia is already the first country to ban social media use for children under 16. And now, it is considering expanding its youth protection rules to target other parts of the internet, including app stores, search engines, and AI services. The country’s internet regulator has said that it could press big digital gatekeepers to block access to services that don’t implement robust age verification systems. What Australia is proposing In an interview with Reuters, officials from Australia’s eSafety watchdog said they may extend age-gating to app stores and search engines that make it easy for minors to access AI tools…

Over the weekend, former Halo and Destiny 2 developer Bungie opened up its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, to the public with a “Server Slam” that allowed anyone to hop in and try a limited (but extensive) offering of the game. As the Server Slam comes to a close today, with just a few hours to go until it’s over, Bungie has posted a feedback recap of how it went. This recap discusses the real-time changes made to Marathon during the Server Slam as well as some of the possible changes the studio is thinking about implementing in light of the feedback…

Looking for the best AI image and video editing tools in 2026? After weeks of testing the top platforms, I found that Magic Hour leads the market for creators who want fast, realistic edits, scalable workflows, and production-ready output without technical complexity. AI editing tools have moved far beyond simple filters. Today’s platforms generate photorealistic images, automate video production, replace faces, and streamline entire creative pipelines. But with dozens of tools claiming similar capabilities, choosing the right one requires careful comparison. This guide breaks down the best AI editing tools available today, their strengths, limitations, pricing, and ideal use cases…

A technology expert has identified five everyday gadgets found in many homes that could be sold quickly to help cover expenses during the post-Christmas January squeeze. Sam Wilson, Director at Gadget GoGo, says households across the UK are unknowingly storing hundreds of pounds’ worth of unused tech at a time when budgets are often at their tightest. The findings follow new research showing the average Briton will exhaust their disposable income by 21 January – the earliest point in five years. Around one in ten people are expected to depend on credit cards or overdrafts to make it through to…

In the world of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), struggling businesses often appear to be beyond saving. Declining revenue, operational inefficiencies, cash flow challenges, and frustrated owners create the impression that a company is irreparably broken. Yet, as seasoned investors and financial experts know, a business can be broken in performance yet retain significant intrinsic value. Imran Hussain, an experienced Fractional CFO and investor, has spent over two decades working with SMEs across the UK, and since 2023, has been acquiring distressed businesses in the UK, USA, and Europe. His career demonstrates a consistent truth: broken does not mean worthless.…

Chef Kriti Shetty turns flavour into feeling, weaving memory, culture, and emotion into every plate she creates. For Chef Kriti Shetty, food is more than sustenance—it’s a living language. Each ingredient carries history, each dish tells a story. In her kitchen, technique meets emotion, and precision becomes a form of expression. “Cooking is a dialogue,” she often says. “Every plate carries a memory, a piece of where you come from and what you feel.”  That belief defines her philosophy: food, when created with intention, can transcend boundaries. It can connect people who don’t share a language, evoke nostalgia in strangers,…

In an increasingly crowded marketplace, small businesses and independent entrepreneurs are under more pressure than ever to stand out. Whether they operate online, from a local studio, or out in the community, visibility plays a crucial role in survival and long-term growth. Clothing, once seen merely as a functional necessity or a novelty add-on, has become a powerful branding tool. It allows businesses to express identity, spark recognition, and create emotional connections with their audience. Among the platforms driving this shift, Local Threads has emerged as a standout solution, offering entrepreneurs the ability to create high-quality custom apparel without the…

Every day in 2025, Google processes over nine billion searches, with 46 per cent carrying local intent. Yet thousands of verified businesses languish on page two of the map pack because their review count stalls below the magic threshold of ten. Google’s own algorithm now dedicates 15 per cent of local-pack weight to review signals—quantity, velocity, star rating, and keyword-rich text—making fresh feedback the single fastest way to leapfrog silent rivals. The credibility gap is brutal. Profiles with fewer than ten reviews trigger an invisible penalty; Sterling Sky’s 2025 case study showed businesses jumping rankings the moment they hit double…

In today’s hyper-connected world, small businesses face both their greatest opportunities and their toughest challenges. While technology has levelled the playing field, giving small enterprises access to global markets and flexible work models, it has also created new demands for seamless communication, data security, and team alignment. The digital landscape is evolving rapidly — and businesses that fail to adapt risk being left behind. Amid this transformation, one technology stands out as a powerful yet often underutilised tool for small business success: the modern intranet. Platforms such as AgilityPortal are redefining what intranets can do — turning them from static…

In the modern UK economy, freelancing and contracting have become defining features of a changing workforce. From IT consultants and designers to construction specialists and marketing professionals, an increasing number of people are trading the stability of traditional employment for the autonomy of self-employment. While this independence offers greater control, flexibility, and potential earnings, it also brings with it an unfamiliar and often daunting responsibility: tax management. Unlike employees whose taxes are handled under PAYE, freelancers and contractors must navigate a complex web of obligations, deadlines, and reliefs on their own. It’s no surprise, then, that freelancers and contractors frequently…