Ofcom Mandates Age Checks for Online Adult Content

Ofcom Mandates Age Checks for Online Adult Content

The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has announced robust new measures to prevent children from accessing online pornography, as well as other potentially harmful content, a key component of the Online Safety Act. By July These new regulations will require websites...
Hearing Loss And Tinnitus Warning To Gamers

Hearing Loss And Tinnitus Warning To Gamers

A new review of existing research, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), warns that video gamers who are listening to high intensity sound levels for long periods of time may be risking permanent hearing loss and tinnitus. Overlooked Area  Whereas...
Police Warnings Over iOS 17’s NameDrop

Police Warnings Over iOS 17’s NameDrop

It has been reported that iOS 17’s new NameDrop feature has prompted police in the US to issue warnings to parents on social media about its potential to be abused, possibly posing a risk to their children. NameDrop, introduced with iOS 17.1 in November, allows those...
Opting Out Of AI Targeting

Opting Out Of AI Targeting

The EU’s new Digital Services Act allows social media users to opt out of AI personalised content feeds based on relevance. What Is The DSA?  The Digital Services Act is a new EU Law designed to protect users. It applies to any digital company operating and serving...