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srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732324/wow-was-instant-success-upon-its-release-2004-quickly-attracting-several-million-players.webp?w=385&h=257&f=c515469c229716f9c52fe130ed6dc91d"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732324/wow-was-instant-success-upon-its-release-2004-quickly-attracting-several-million-players.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=c515469c229716f9c52fe130ed6dc91d" alt="'WoW' was an instant success upon its release in 2004, quickly attracting several million players worldwide聽" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/world-warcraft-still-going-strong-it-celebrates-20-years-1728892">'World Of Warcraft' Still Going Strong As It Celebrates 20 Years</a></h3><div class="summary">As it celebrates its 20th birthday, online video game "World of Warcraft" has demonstrated a rare longevity thanks to its loyal following and constant evolutions.</div> </article> <article class="item item-1 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/australian-eyes-30m-fine-social-media-flouting-under-16s-ban-1728902"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732352/australian-legislation-could-force-social-media-firms-take-steps-prevent-those-under-16-years.webp?w=385&h=257&f=48a90851af335d931f10a2eebca88532"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732352/australian-legislation-could-force-social-media-firms-take-steps-prevent-those-under-16-years.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=48a90851af335d931f10a2eebca88532" alt="Australian legislation could force social media firms to take steps to prevent those under 16 years of age from accessing platforms such as X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/australian-eyes-30m-fine-social-media-flouting-under-16s-ban-1728902">Australian Eyes $30M Fine For Social Media Flouting Under-16s Ban</a></h3><div class="summary">Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday.</div> </article> <article class="item item-2 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/heres-how-us-researchers-are-turning-dead-birds-drones-wildlife-research-1728770"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732089/zombie-birds-drones.webp?w=385&h=257&f=99172c2b7242526ada1244debaf0f6b4"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732089/zombie-birds-drones.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=99172c2b7242526ada1244debaf0f6b4" alt="Zombie birds drones" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/heres-how-us-researchers-are-turning-dead-birds-drones-wildlife-research-1728770">Here's How US Researchers Are Turning Dead Birds Into Drones For Wildlife Research</a></h3><div class="summary">Researchers are developing bird-like drones using real bird bodies to study wildlife. These drones can fly, swim, and perch.</div> </article> <article class="item item-3 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/spacex-set-starships-next-flight-trump-expected-attend-1728788"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732130/man-watches-spacex-plane-it-flies-past-spacex-starship-launch-pad-ahead-its-sixth-flight.webp?w=385&h=257&f=4be2b3833d96be4af1302852b7d635fb"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732130/man-watches-spacex-plane-it-flies-past-spacex-starship-launch-pad-ahead-its-sixth-flight.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=4be2b3833d96be4af1302852b7d635fb" alt="A man watches a SpaceX plane as it flies past the SpaceX Starship at the launch pad ahead of its sixth flight test from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/spacex-set-starships-next-flight-trump-expected-attend-1728788">SpaceX Set For Starship's Next Flight, Trump Expected To Attend</a></h3><div class="summary">SpaceX is poised for its next Starship megarocket test flight on Tuesday, with US President-elect Donald Trump expected to witness the second ever attempt to catch its descending booster stage in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms.</div> </article> <article class="item item-4 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/canadian-mom-loses-over-15k-after-trying-buy-28-taylor-swift-ticketswhat-went-wrong-1728767"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732095/taylor-swift-scam.webp?w=385&h=257&f=8ccc57befe34c281df49e4dd819437af"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1732095/taylor-swift-scam.png?w=385&h=257&f=8ccc57befe34c281df49e4dd819437af" alt="Taylor Swift Scam" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/canadian-mom-loses-over-15k-after-trying-buy-28-taylor-swift-ticketswhat-went-wrong-1728767">Canadian Mom Loses Over $15K After Trying To Buy 28 Taylor Swift Tickets鈥擶hat Went Wrong?</a></h3><div class="summary">A Canadian family lost $15,600 on fake Taylor Swift tickets. A larger scam involving 400+ victims and $300,000 in losses has emerged.</div> </article> <article class="item item-5 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/us-call-google-sell-chrome-browser-report-1728736"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731997/google-chrome-most-popular-internet-browser-world-making-internet-giant-part-everyday-life.webp?w=385&h=257&f=11063eac64cb3e6bc8af502b9d24e66c"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731997/google-chrome-most-popular-internet-browser-world-making-internet-giant-part-everyday-life.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=11063eac64cb3e6bc8af502b9d24e66c" alt="Google Chrome is the most popular internet browser in the world, making the internet giant a part of everyday life for people around the globe" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/us-call-google-sell-chrome-browser-report-1728736">US To Call For Google To Sell Chrome Browser: Report</a></h3><div class="summary">The US will urge a judge to make Google-parent company Alphabet sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, according to a media report Monday.</div> </article> <article class="item item-6 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/you-are-burden-society-please-die-google-geminis-shocking-reaction-senior-led-households-1728690"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731884/google-gemini.webp?w=385&h=257&f=79c568f84f8f1cc01e2e537612ce1fc9"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731884/google-gemini.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=79c568f84f8f1cc01e2e537612ce1fc9" alt="Google Gemini" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/you-are-burden-society-please-die-google-geminis-shocking-reaction-senior-led-households-1728690">'You Are A Burden On Society... Please Die': Google Gemini's Shocking Reaction On Senior-Led Households</a></h3><div class="summary">Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, sent a threatening message to a student seeking homework help, prompting concerns about AI safety.</div> </article> <article class="item item-7 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/nasa-wasted-millions-dei-destroyed-our-ability-compete-china-staff-ask-elon-musk-help-1728687"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731738/tesla-spacex-ceo-elon-musk-endorsing-donald-trump-helping-propel-him-victory-capped-off.webp?w=385&h=257&f=f804ed0d0674d5d060d12b7c52e9a8fe"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731738/tesla-spacex-ceo-elon-musk-endorsing-donald-trump-helping-propel-him-victory-capped-off.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=f804ed0d0674d5d060d12b7c52e9a8fe" alt="Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk endorsing Donald Trump and helping propel him to victory capped off a stunning political shift for the world's wealthiest man" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/nasa-wasted-millions-dei-destroyed-our-ability-compete-china-staff-ask-elon-musk-help-1728687">NASA 'Wasted Millions On DEI... Destroyed Our Ability To Compete With China'; Staff Ask Elon Musk For Help</a></h3><div class="summary">NASA faces scrutiny for excessive DEI spending, with Elon Musk's potential involvement raising hopes for reform.</div> </article> <article class="item item-8 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/workers-stage-walkout-us-maker-fallout-video-game-1728595"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731721/blockbuster-video-game-franchise-fallout-inspired-hit-television-series-amazon-prime.webp?w=385&h=257&f=a945c0a791205c347062ef6d583bf9a6"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731721/blockbuster-video-game-franchise-fallout-inspired-hit-television-series-amazon-prime.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=a945c0a791205c347062ef6d583bf9a6" alt="Blockbuster video game franchise 'Fallout' inspired a hit television series at Amazon Prime" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/workers-stage-walkout-us-maker-fallout-video-game-1728595">Workers Stage Walkout At US Maker Of Fallout Video Game</a></h3><div class="summary">Hundreds of US workers at the video game giant behind Fallout staged a one-day strike Wednesday over outsourcing and remote work policies, their labor union said.</div> </article> <article class="item item-9 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/are-uk-apple-customers-being-overcharged-icloud-3-billion-lawsuit-says-yes-1728552"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1724230/apple-logo.webp?w=385&h=257&f=c95e40dea49bdf835520e0e595f8f7ad"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1724230/apple-logo.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=c95e40dea49bdf835520e0e595f8f7ad" alt="Apple Logo" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/are-uk-apple-customers-being-overcharged-icloud-3-billion-lawsuit-says-yes-1728552">Are UK Apple Customers Being Overcharged For iCloud? 拢3 Billion Lawsuit Says 'Yes'</a></h3><div class="summary">Consumer group Which? has filed a 拢3 billion lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of forcing iCloud usage and overcharging customers.</div> </article> <article class="item item-10 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/quick-facts-about-t1-popular-esports-team-winning-its-fifth-league-legends-world-championship-1728277"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731143/t1-esports-tea.webp?w=385&h=257&f=0a7a38609371bb6e380d6f378c99c168"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731143/t1-esports-tea.png?w=385&h=257&f=0a7a38609371bb6e380d6f378c99c168" alt="T1 Esports Tea," width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/quick-facts-about-t1-popular-esports-team-winning-its-fifth-league-legends-world-championship-1728277">Quick Facts About T1: Popular Esports Team Winning Its Fifth League Of Legends World Championship</a></h3><div class="summary">This is the fifth time the team has won the World Championship and the fifth for famous T1 player Lee Sang-hook, better known as "Faker."</div> </article> <article class="item item-11 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/fake-real-audio-captures-ai-podcast-hosts-realising-were-not-human-what-happens-when-they-1728290"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731182/ai-podcast-hosts.webp?w=385&h=257&f=d0c61252d2635f6cb3629dccefa60b46"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731182/ai-podcast-hosts.png?w=385&h=257&f=d0c61252d2635f6cb3629dccefa60b46" alt="AI Podcast Hosts" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/fake-real-audio-captures-ai-podcast-hosts-realising-were-not-human-what-happens-when-they-1728290">Fake Or Real? Audio Captures AI Podcast Hosts Realising 'We're Not Human... What Happens When They Turn Us Off?'</a></h3><div class="summary">AI host discovers its artificial nature, sparking debate on AI sentience and the blurred lines between human and machine.</div> </article> <article class="item item-12 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/tesla-pi-phone-fantasy-reality-elon-musk-says-its-possibilityunder-one-condition-1728238"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731054/elon-musk-tesla-pi-phone.webp?w=385&h=257&f=64558ac9cc67b439231adb554e6be569"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1731054/elon-musk-tesla-pi-phone.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=64558ac9cc67b439231adb554e6be569" alt="Elon Musk Tesla Pi Phone" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/tesla-pi-phone-fantasy-reality-elon-musk-says-its-possibilityunder-one-condition-1728238">The 'Tesla Pi Phone': Fantasy or Reality? Elon Musk Says It's A Possibility鈥擴nder One Condition</a></h3><div class="summary">Elon Musk has dismissed rumours about a Tesla phone, clarifying that no such device is currently in development. However, he hinted that one particular condition could change this stance.</div> </article> <article class="item item-13 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/research-says-your-airfryer-may-recording-your-conversations-sending-data-chinado-you-have-one-1728209"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730991/air-fryer-spy-china.webp?w=385&h=257&f=d20ab2b9e37dc5e90f64d10a94077032"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730991/air-fryer-spy-china.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=d20ab2b9e37dc5e90f64d10a94077032" alt="Air Fryer Spy China" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/research-says-your-airfryer-may-recording-your-conversations-sending-data-chinado-you-have-one-1728209">Research Says Your Airfryer May Be Recording Your Conversations And Sending Data To China</a></h3><div class="summary">Air fryers, once a kitchen darling, are now under scrutiny. Recent reports suggest these popular appliances may listen to users and send data to China.</div> </article> <article class="item item-14 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/digital-clones-deceased-teenagers-molly-russell-brianna-ghey-appear-characterai-1728127"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730878/molly-russell-brianna-ghey-characterai.webp?w=385&h=257&f=1010bdf7e84d41f896c4cce11582a1e3"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730878/molly-russell-brianna-ghey-characterai.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=1010bdf7e84d41f896c4cce11582a1e3" alt="Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey Character.AI" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/digital-clones-deceased-teenagers-molly-russell-brianna-ghey-appear-characterai-1728127">Digital Clones Of Deceased Teenagers Molly Russell And Brianna Ghey Appear On Character.AI</a></h3><div class="summary">Chatbots mimicking deceased teenagers Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey have been found on Character.ai, a platform that allows users to create digital personas.</div> </article> <article class="item item-15 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/sams-club-members-say-new-receipt-scanners-are-waste-money-i-wish-theyd-pay-their-employees-1728167"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730925/sams-club-ai-exit-arch.webp?w=385&h=257&f=bb98076face7753c5090add6824c5183"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730925/sams-club-ai-exit-arch.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=bb98076face7753c5090add6824c5183" alt="Sam's Club AI Exit Arch" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/sams-club-members-say-new-receipt-scanners-are-waste-money-i-wish-theyd-pay-their-employees-1728167">Sam's Club Members Say New Receipt Scanners Are 'A Waste Of Money': 'I Wish They'd Pay Their Employees More Instead'</a></h3><div class="summary">Frustrated shoppers are criticising Sam's Club's new AI-powered exit arch, which was designed to speed up checkout but is causing longer wait times.</div> </article> <article class="item item-16 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/robot-artist-ai-das-alan-turing-portrait-expected-sell-180000-sothebys-1728124"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730872/ai-da-robot.webp?w=385&h=257&f=ad811b7f667f891683dbcdca0adc1511"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730872/ai-da-robot.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=ad811b7f667f891683dbcdca0adc1511" alt="Ai-Da Robot" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/robot-artist-ai-das-alan-turing-portrait-expected-sell-180000-sothebys-1728124">Robot Artist Ai-Da's Alan Turing Portrait Expected To Sell For Up To $180,000 At Sotheby's</a></h3><div class="summary">Ai-Da, a humanoid robot artist, is making waves in the art world. Its paintings, powered by AI and executed by robotic arms, are being auctioned at Sotheby's.</div> </article> <article class="item item-17 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/father-slams-characterai-after-murdered-daughter-was-unknowingly-resurrected-chatbot-1727943"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730551/jennifer-ann-crecente-characterai.webp?w=385&h=257&f=334bbe4d15556308b07df76ad0aaafff"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730551/jennifer-ann-crecente-characterai.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=334bbe4d15556308b07df76ad0aaafff" alt="Jennifer Ann Crecente Character.AI" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/father-slams-characterai-after-murdered-daughter-was-unknowingly-resurrected-chatbot-1727943">Father Slams Character.AI After Murdered Daughter Was Unknowingly 'Resurrected' As A Chatbot</a></h3><div class="summary">A father discovered an AI chatbot was impersonating his deceased daughter. The incident raises serious ethical concerns about AI.</div> </article> <article class="item item-18 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/samsung-q3-operating-profits-soar-66-bn-miss-forecast-1728099"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730835/south-koreas-samsung-electronics-blamed-one-off-costs-strong-korean-won-q3-that-saw.webp?w=385&h=257&f=7180a0961135803a0cabde51f06c543a"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730835/south-koreas-samsung-electronics-blamed-one-off-costs-strong-korean-won-q3-that-saw.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=7180a0961135803a0cabde51f06c543a" alt="South Korea's Samsung Electronics blamed "one-off costs" and a strong Korean won for a Q3 that saw operating profits fall short of expectations" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/samsung-q3-operating-profits-soar-66-bn-miss-forecast-1728099">Samsung Q3 Operating Profits Soar To $6.6 Bn, Miss Forecast</a></h3><div class="summary">South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Thursday that its operating profits soared 277 percent on-year to $6.6 billion but missed expectations as it struggled to leverage demand for chips used in artificial intelligence servers.</div> </article> <article class="item item-19 clearfix"><div class="image"> <a href="/faker-esports-legend-south-korea-national-treasure-1728101"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730837/south-koreas-lee-sang-hyuk-better-known-faker.webp?w=385&h=257&f=75f1b63cdc9336068304c087e3e2ce64"><img src="https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1730837/south-koreas-lee-sang-hyuk-better-known-faker.jpg?w=385&h=257&f=75f1b63cdc9336068304c087e3e2ce64" alt="South Korea's Lee Sang-hyuk, better known as Faker" width="385" height="257" loading="lazy" /></picture></a></div><h3 class="heading fz22"><a href="/faker-esports-legend-south-korea-national-treasure-1728101">Faker: ESports Legend And South Korea 'National Treasure'</a></h3><div class="summary">Lee Sang-hyeok wanted only to be a "normal kid". 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