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Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts

Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77x44zplkyo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double

The egg-shaped toy which housed a virtual pet was one of the biggest crazes of the 90s. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0zedgdvdlo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brazil fines Musk's X for site's return after ban

The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4dn4z02emo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

MrBeast and Amazon named in lawsuit over Beast Games

The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy91qgq1w5o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks

Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gllnx0p40o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok says US ban would have ‘staggering’ impact on free speech

The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3y79llndo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

LinkedIn suspends AI training using UK user data

The UK's data watchdog said it raised concerns over LinkedIn's approach to using UK data to train AI. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy89x4y1pmgo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google scores rare legal win as 1.49bn euro fine scrapped

The firm is under pressure worldwide over the dominance of its search and ad-tech businesses. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62rjd363j1o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'

Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7858w2yj75o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Would you let AI plan your next holiday?

Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3qp15x73o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate announce AI video deal

The entertainment giants will allow an AI model to train using its film and TV archives. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8l3mr5d17o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Plucky Squire: From Pokémon to a page-turning indie hit

How a former Pokémon art director launched a studio and made one of the year's most anticipated games. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33vvlj76m7o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger

Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlrl009kwxo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Boy arrested over London transport cyber hack

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gqg2elkj4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft lays off more gaming staff in new cuts

The Xbox owner announces 650 jobs will go after cutting almost 2,000 earlier this year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq82852kkz8o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

EU court rules Google must pay €2.4bn fine

Google loses its appeal against the fine, handed down for its shopping comparison service. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw3e1pn741o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Could powerful lasers unlock cheap fusion power?

A Denver-based start-up plans to use powerful lasers to spark a fusion reactor. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cml2pyvmw9ro?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple banks on AI to boost sales of new iPhone 16

The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8erzx2n3j7o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Plucky Squire: From Pokémon to a page-turning indie hit

How a former Pokémon art director launched a studio and made one of the year's most anticipated games. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33vvlj76m7o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg2dpkpmv1o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger