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Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) (Photo: JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Apple's iOS 17 brings Contact Posters and StandBy features to iPhones

An attendee holds an Apple iPhone 14 Pro during an Apple special event in September 2022 (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

iPhone 15 may come with a $100 price hike for next-generation features

Apple has announced the launch of its new mixed reality headset, the 'Vision Pro'. (Credit: Getty Images

Apple launches new 'Vision Pro' mixed reality headset during event

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addresses a speech during a meeting, at the Station F in Paris on May 26, 2023 (Image: Getty)

Why the global rise of AI needs much more scrutiny Nick Mitchell

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Spotify's AI DJ is a novelty that falls short on discovery - for now

(Photo: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Spotify's 'AI DJ' launches in the UK and Ireland - how to find it

Khaby Lame is the most followed person on social media site TikTok, as of June 2022.

The factory worker who became the world's biggest TikTok star

Time sensitive notifications have been rolled out on Snapchat - Credit: Adobe

Time sensitive notifications on Snapchat: meaning and how to turn off

Snapchat's new feature My AI has been rolled out across the platform and users already want rid of it - Credit: Adobe

How to remove My AI from Snapchat amid backlash from users

The Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Gaming powerhouse Nvidia joins $1tn club amid surging demand for AI

The Met Police said teenager Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, aged 18, has been fined over a series of prank videos on TikTok.

TikTok teen banned from posting videos without consent bailed

A TikToker has died after taking part in an online challenge and drinking many bottles of Baijiu spirit while livestreaming.

TikToker dies after livestreaming drinking bottles of Baijiu spirit

Social media over-sharing means that many people no longer have a private life, thinks NationalWorld reporter Rochelle Barrand.

We seem to have lost our private lives due to social media sharing Rochelle Barrand

The Meta-owned app is rolling out constant updates for users to feast upon

WhatsApp to introduce screen sharing during video calls

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes arriving to appear in federal court for sentencing on 18 November 2022 in San Jose, California (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to begin 11-year sentence in Texas

8 best laptops under £1000 UK 2023

8 best laptops under £1000 UK 2023

This photo illustration taken on March 22, 2018 shows a woman looking at Social Networking applications Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Whatsapp, Twitter, Messenger and Linkedin on a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur.

WhatsApp is working on a new feature to introduce usernames

Users of the Vinted app are experiencing problems logging in on mobile and desktop devices, according to people on Twitter. (Pic: Getty)

Vinted users are experiencing problems accessing the app

Sony's newly revealed Project Q device (Image: Sony)

Project Q isn't quite a new PSP - Sony's cloud gaming tech explained

Four top revision and study tips from TikTokers to help students through exam season.

TikTok revision hacks: top tips to help students prep for exams

Netflix introduces new fee as crackdown on password sharing begins. (Photo: Getty Images)

Netflix introduces new fee as crackdown on password sharing begins

An AI-generated image that shows a plume of smoke next to a Pentagon building. Note that the 'photo' is not real (Image: Unknown)

Fake Pentagon fire image triggers concern amid AI explosion hoax

WhatsApp has added a new feature which will allow users to edit messages for up to 15 minutes

WhatsApp introduces new editing feature for messages

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Beijing's ban on Micron chips escalates US-China tech dispute

The feature is currently under development but is available on the TestFlight app

Explainer WhatsApp to introduce a new sticker creation feature on its app

Which? has issued a warning about four sophisticated scams to watch out this year (Photo: Adobe)

Warning over four sophisticated money-stealing scams to watch out for

Comedian Nigel Ng, known for playing the comedic character of 'Uncle Roger' (Photo: Nigel Ng)

Uncle Roger's social media suspended in China for mocking government

If a user has vanished from your Snapchat friends list, you may have been blocked - Credit: Adobe

How to tell if you are blocked you on Snapchat - and how to unblock

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Flappy Bird captured the world's attention - and redefined addiction

Google is set to delete inactive accounts

Google to delete inactive accounts - how to save your data and login

Google is celebrating International Museum Day by allowing people to take virtual tours of some of the world's most important galleries.

Visit global attractions with Google on International Museum Day 2023

Montana has become the first US state to outright ban TikTok (Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok over security concerns

A mobile user browses through the Chinese owned video-sharing TikTok app on a smartphone (Photo: MANJUNATH KIRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok amid safety concerns

Elon Musk in 2020 (Photo: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

US Virgin Islands' subpoena seeks Musk's involvement in Epstein case

Users of Sky Mobile have been experiencing issues making phone calls and using their mobile data.

Sky Mobile and O2 are down for hundreds of users

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Explainer EU regulators approve Microsoft $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard

The new features were announced by WeBetaInfo

The five new features coming to WhatsApp soon

Linda Yaccarino will be Twitter's new CEO (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for The Female Quotient )

Linda Yaccarino to replace Elon Musk as Twitter CEO

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The full list of new emojis included in iOS 16.4 - and what they mean

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New emojis and features arrive with latest Apple iOS 16.4 update

Google Easter eggs include dog search with paw and Last of Us search with mushrooms

13 amazing Google Easter eggs you didn’t know the search engine does

Elon Musk will purge Twitter accounts if they are inactive under a major change to a policy - Credit: Adobe

Explainer New inactive Twitter account policy explained - how often to log in

Snapscores act as a way to track how active a Snapchat user is on the app - Credit: Adobe

Snapchat score: what is it and how to increase your scores

WhatsApp has denied claims and says messages were a bug in the Google’s Android operating system

WhatsApp update sparks fears the app is accessing users' microphones

8 types of malware to be aware of, plus how to protect your devices from attacks.

Explainer Meaning of Malware explained and how to protect your device

WhatsApp is “serious” about ditching the UK, a technology expert has warned, as he urged the government to scrap the “terrible” Online Safety Bill. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Exclusive Online Safety Bill: WhatsApp ‘serious’ about leaving UK, warns expert

The new Google Pixel Foldable phone is displayed during the 2023 Google I/O developers conference at Shoreline Amphitheatre in California (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Everything announced at Google I/O 2023 - from new Pixel phones to AI

Vodafone will be switching off its 3G network nationwide from June (Photo: Getty Images)

Vodafone announces 3G switch off for all UK customers from June

Apple users are having trouble logging in to iCloud - Credit: Adobe

Apple down for iOS users who report problems with iCloud

Social media challenges and trends are so often short lived - what do you remember?

The viral trends and challenges you've probably forgotten

Chat GBT was launched in November 2022. (Getty Images)

Explainer ChatGPT: new AI app explained

Discord's 150 million active users have to go back to the drawing board as they bid farewell to their current usernames - Credit: Adobe

Discord to force users to change usernames - reason why explained

Google smartphone users have been blaming songs like Where Is My Mind by Pixies for oversleeping - Credit: Adobe

Why this song stops alarms on Google smartphones - issues explained

The meaning of phrases commonly used in Snapchat, texts and other social media revealed.

What does pu mean? Meaning of phrase - and others - used on Snapchat

EA appears to be having issues as players struggle with games (Photo: Adobe Stock/CassianoCorreia)

EA appears to go down as FIFA and Apex Legends gamers struggle to play

ChatGPT curated a wholesome workday for me - and I would recommend trying it out

I let ChatGPT control my life for one day - and it wasn't a disaster Hiyah Zaidi

Firefighters have warned that people should not take part in a dangerous TikTok aerosol challenge.

Explainer Teen left with third degree burns in TikTok aerosol challenge

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Apple launches ‘Rapid Security Response’ update - how to download it

Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton (left) has warned about the potential dangers of AI (Photos: Eviatar Bach/Wikimedia Commons/Getty Images)

'Godfather of AI' Dr Geoffrey Hinton warns of future of technology

It is possible for people to become addicted to social media, and for this reason NationalWorld reporter Rochelle Barrand thinks the sign up age for social media sites should be raised to 18.

Social media addiction is real and only adults should be on the sites Rochelle Barrand

The largest increase in the latest census’ question on religion for “Any Other Religion” was Shamanism (NationalWorld / Kim Mogg)

Explainer The rise in spirituality from TikTok trend WitchTok to meaning

Jack Dorsey in 2018 (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Twitter co-founder launches new social media platform Bluesky Social

People are buying and selling houses on social media sites such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube.

Explainer People are buying and selling houses on TikTok, Instagram and Youtube

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Gambling White Paper proposes addiction tackling gambling laws shakeup

Morse Code may be 180 years old - but it's making a comeback (Image: Getty / Kim Mogg)

Analysis The Morse Code revival: how dots and dashes are making a comeback

The rise of AI books written by ChatGPT: why it's not the end of human literature (Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

AI-written books may not be the end of human literature Suswati Basu

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The Duke of Sussex at the Rolls Buildings in central London for the phone hacking trial against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) (Image: PA)

Live Prince Harry calls tabloid behaviour 'utterly vile' in MGN court case

Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up major dam risking catastrophic flooding. (Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky)

Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up major dam risking huge flooding

Children’s doctors are calling for a complete ban on disposable vapes (Photo: Adobe)

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