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Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation

Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before being removed.

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Meta tool to block nude images in teens’ private messages

The move is designed to help stop teenagers receiving inappropriate pictures, even in encrypted chats

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Vodafone-Three merger faces competition probe

The Competition and Markets Authority will judge whether the deal would harm the UK telecoms market.

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BT customers unknowingly charged for Xbox Game Pass

Customers tell the BBC of “worrying” fees added to their monthly bills without their consent.

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Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones in EU

iPhone users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store.

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Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff

The announcement comes three months after the firm closed its huge merger with Activision-Blizzard.

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Virgin Media most-complained about broadband provider

The company says the latest data from regulator Ofcom “falls far short of our expectations”.

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Palworld: Pokémon Company to investigate copying claims

The people behind Pikachu and friends finally comment on the wildly successful “Pokémon with guns”.

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Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more

The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users.

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Netflix password crackdown fuels sign-up surge

The company is planning price increases, even as many new users opt for its cheaper plan with adverts.

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