Updates

5 Feb 2026

Independent UN AI panel formed to guide evidence-based global governance

A new international panel aims to close global knowledge gaps on AI risks and opportunities.

5 Feb 2026

Tinder tests AI Chemistry feature to cut swipe fatigue and revive engagement

AI-driven discovery changes how Tinder presents potential matches by offering fewer, more accurate suggestions instead of overwhelming users with large profile batches.

5 Feb 2026

Google issues warning on malware affecting over 40% of Android devices

Over a billion Android devices are vulnerable to malware and spyware due to outdated software. Google urges users to upgrade to Android 13 or newer immediately.

5 Feb 2026

EU tests Matrix protocol as sovereign alternative for internal communication

Brussels examines Matrix as a scalable alternative after Signal proved too limited for the Commission’s communication needs.

5 Feb 2026

AI rollout gains momentum through UK’s Tech Town initiative

Barnsley has been named the UK’s first Tech Town to pilot AI use in public services.

5 Feb 2026

Adobe Firefly unlocks powerful unlimited AI generation in 2026

Adobe Firefly now offers unlimited AI image and video generation for paid subscribers, removing credit limits and expanding creative flexibility across its platform.

5 Feb 2026

Under 16 social media ban proposed in Spain

Mandatory social media age verification systems will be required, as regulators seek enforceable safeguards rather than voluntary platform protections.

5 Feb 2026

Gemini growth narrows gap in chatbot race

The launch of Gemini 3 boosted momentum, with Google highlighting improved reasoning capabilities and deeper response quality.

5 Feb 2026

Crypto market sheds $500 billion in sell-off

Analysts link the sell-off to geopolitical tensions, currency shifts, and interest rate dynamics rather than crypto-specific structural weaknesses.

5 Feb 2026

Malaysia enforces a total ban on e-waste imports after corruption probe

The government of Malaysia halted every form of e-waste import to protect public health and national security, promising stricter enforcement and deeper scrutiny of corruption allegations.