Bollywood star or deepfake? AI floods social media in Asia

Indian actors including Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone targeted with deepfakes.

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in U.S. to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles to fix a defective system that is supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot

Threads to test making posts visible on Mastodon in decentralisation drive

Meta’s Threads is starting to test making its posts visible on Mastodon, as part of its move towards decentralisation

What are the top gaming smartphones in 2023?

As computing power increases, smartphone makers are launching gaming handsets with top-end specifications across price segments. 

Lava launches a new budget segment phone with stock Android

Lava has used a 5,000mAh battery in Yuva 3 Pro with a support of 18W Type-C charger that ships inside the box

Politics

Rwanda bill must be in Goldilocks zone, says James Cleverly

The home secretary says a balance needs to be struck as he seeks to placate Tory backbench MPs.

Politics

Redcar hydrogen trial scrapped by government

Proposed Redcar hydrogen trial is halted because the main source of the gas supply is not available.

Politics

Just 408 non-Albanian small boat migrants returned home since 2020

The Bibby Stockholm asylum barge off Dorset cost £22m, the Home Office has also disclosed.

Politics

Rishi Sunak seeks to calm minimum income visa fears

The prime minister suggests migrant families already in the UK may get exemptions from higher wage rules.

Politics

Addicted to division: Sunak beset by warring Tory factions

Ministers and backbenchers will be at loggerheads up until the next election, one minister predicts.