Brianna Ghey’s mother warns tech bosses more children will die without action Exclusive: Esther Ghey says she believes social media use left her daughter vulnerable, while killers were able to access violent content online
The Guardian view on the digital pound: an impetuous idea with a risky momentum of its own Editorial: A ‘Britcoin’ would trade convenience for societal dangers that hard cash keeps in check
‘Time-efficient foreplay’: inside the funny, filthy world of erotic podcasts From fan fiction about Disney cartoons having sex to raunchy shows from Hollywood stars, pornographic audio is podcasting’s hottest new trend
Three apologises after network outages affect 10,000 customers across UK Network had different problems over the weekend and Monday but service now said to be recovering
Psychics and amateur sleuths toss unfounded theories into search for missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy As the police investigation enters its second week, wild speculation and conspiracy theories spread on social media
Meet the Zynfluencers: how nicotine pouches ignited a new culture war Zyn, a kind of modern-day snuff, has developed a bro-y fandom on social media. It’s also opened up a predictable divide
Albanese government to propose legislation to crack down on doxing PM flags amendments to privacy laws and strengthening of hate speech laws after publication of details of a WhatsApp group of Jewish Australians
Honor Magic V2 review: exquisite hardware let down by software Super-premium phone-tablet is the thinnest and lightest ‘folder’ yet – but compromises on camera
A new start after 60: I turned my homely lifestyle into a global phenomenon Kate Jackson’s cosy, creative existence in rural Northumberland has spawned a YouTube channel, two websites, an online shop – and financial independence
Musk ordered to testify again in SEC investigation of Twitter takeover US regulator sued in October to compel Musk to testify as part of an investigation into his $44bn purchase of what is now known as X
‘Our imitation is total’: Spanish tech startup aims to put 3D-printed meat on our plates Pamplona-based Cocuus is on a loud and disruptive quest to fuse science, technology and nutrition
UK’s AI Safety Institute ‘needs to set standards rather than do testing’ Marc Warner, CEO of London-based Faculty AI, sees new body as an international standard setter
‘Our kids are suffering’: calls for ban on social media to protect under-16s Debate gains traction as evidence grows on negative impact of social media use on mental health of young people
Is my home spying on me? As smart devices move in, experts fear Australians are oversharing Digital rights advocates warn little is known about how collected data is used – and that privacy laws are playing catch-up
AI firm considers banning creation of political images for 2024 elections Midjourney’s CEO David Holz says company close to ‘hammering’ images of Donald Trump, Joe Biden and others ‘for next 12 months’