UK websites could face fines if they don’t make it clearer that the use of cookies is optional, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Baldur’s Gate 3 wins Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2023, while the event faces criticism for not highlighting job cuts in the industry.

Amazon fined €32m in France for “excessive” surveillance of workers, violating GDPR; Amazon plans to appeal.

The Met Office warns of escalating extreme weather events in the UK due to climate change.

Rock band Kiss has used avatar technology developed for the Abba Voyage show to ensure their digital immortality, with plans for future concerts, rock operas, musicals, or adventures.

The paper industry is under scrutiny for its high water usage and environmental impact.

Study reveals alarming rise in problematic social media use among teens, urging action for change.

Historic World War Two-era blimp hangar in Tustin, California, engulfed in flames, causing significant damage.

Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have used AI and supercomputing to discover a new material that could reduce the use of lithium in batteries by up to 70%, potentially solving the looming lithium shortage and environmental concerns.

Ancient Egyptian mummies emit delightful scents, revealing secrets of their mummification and cultural practices.

The audacious heist of a gold toilet highlights the intersection of art, crime, and planning.

Queen Camilla’s visit to Kenya showcased her engagement with local culture and her support for wildlife conservation efforts.

Extreme temperatures at live music events are becoming a safety concern, as a recent incident at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio de Janeiro demonstrates.

The K-pop industry debates AI’s role in music, balancing innovation with the need for human creativity.

China’s declining marriage and birth rates are causing concern for the Communist Party, but young Chinese are resisting the government’s efforts to incentivize marriage and childbearing, asserting their own agency and desires.