
UK bans under-16s from social media, and big tech wins new data access
Age checks aim to protect kids, but they also force verification that puts platforms closer to everyone’s behavior.
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Age checks aim to protect kids, but they also force verification that puts platforms closer to everyone’s behavior.

Alibaba’s chairman frames “all in” AI as an industry-wide value-chain bet, not a single winner wager.

The distributor says Artificial will be “better served” elsewhere, forcing a last-minute rethink for awards ambitions and tech-business optics.

The 'Orville' creator is moving a bestselling sci-fi hit into live-action, and streaming buyers should care.

A 12-song blues LP journeys through 100 years of the genre, with a Juneteenth kickoff and a three-city tour.

A reader Q&A with Vini Reilly lands just as Durutti Column releases Renascent, reigniting influence beyond music.

A Tony-winning choreographer and an all-female cast of over-40s dancers create a homage driven by defiance, abuse, and defiant eyes.

A small 4K disc player argues that “convenience” cost you picture quality for 15 years.

Record financials, fewer workers: list churn plus outsourcing and AI-driven productivity are changing what “growth” means.

A development detail explains how Capcom designed Diana's child-like vibe to land emotionally with players.

Single-player PlayStation games are now expected to stay console-exclusive, while live-service titles keep PC launches.

A franchise sequel from Rockstar aims to dominate the market. Here is what to watch and why it matters.