US says ‘framework’ for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China September 14, 2025 techengine The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform’ s American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.
AI ‘friend’ chatbots probed over child protection September 11, 2025 techengine The Federal Trade Commission is inquiring into seven tech companies including Snap, Meta, OpenAI and XAI.
Latest iPhone marks ‘the beginning of the end’ of the SIM card September 11, 2025 techengine The iPhone Air will only have an eSIM – will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar – but fiddly – plastic cards?
Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card? September 11, 2025 techengine The iPhone Air will only have an eSim – will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar – but fiddly – plastic cards?
Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks September 10, 2025 techengine The six-month inquiry also proposes an overnight “digital curfew” for 15-18 year olds from 22:00 to 08:00.
Children hacking their own schools for ‘fun’, watchdog warns September 10, 2025 techengine The Information Commissioner’s Office says schools face an “insider threat” from children as young as seven.