The regulator has set out how websites and apps must protect children from harmful content.

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle had previously suggested such a ban, which is being introduced in Australia, was ‘on the table’ for the UK.

The regulator has published its final codes of practice for tech firms.

The ban on the possession and supply of sim farm devices will be introduced through the Crime and Policing Bill.

Advanced Chat Privacy will allow users to switch off the ability for people to export chats or auto-download media shared in chats or groups.

The tech giant is said to be looking to restructure under its new chief executive.

It said the three posts in question ‘created the risk of likely and imminent harm’ and ‘should have been taken down’.

The Internet Watch Foundation has announced it will offer a new safety tool to smaller sites for free to help fight online harms.

The announcement comes as TikTok faces an uncertain future in the US because of a looming ban linked to national security concerns.

The regulator said a technical loophole in mobile networks could allow criminals to intercept security codes being sent to mobile users via SMS.

Cybersecurity can be improved by better preparing young people for the cyber threats they will face when they join the workforce, an expert has said.

Mindfulness app Headspace’s chief clinical officer said its new AI companion can help support human mental health care workers.

Thousands of UK users reported being unable to stream music on Wednesday afternoon.

The music streaming giant said it was ‘checking out’ the problem, but denied it was the result of a security breach.

The ChatGPT-maker is said to be working on its own X-style social media platform.

The AI start-up’s assistant, Claude, can now be linked with Google’s Gmail and Calendar.

The messaging platform is launching a new one-way chat thread with UK and European users, nudging them about online safety.

Experts say the ongoing uncertainty around Donald Trump’s tariff policy is forcing firms to put prices up – as Sony announced PS5 price rises.

The gaming giant said a ‘challenging economic environment’ was to blame for the price hikes of some PS5 consoles.

The social media giant faces a competition trial, beginning on Monday, which could force it to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.