Australia to double penalties for platforms in breach of social media banThe Australian government has announced it will double the maximum penalty for breaches of the nation's social media minimum age law to $99m (£51.7m). As part of the updated legislation, the eSafety Commissioner will also be able to compel social media companies to provide evidence of what steps they have taken to comply...

FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel saysGetty ImagesThe event was held on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday The FBI thwarted a plot targeting a UFC event that took place on Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House, the agency's head Kash Patel has said. Multiple suspects were in custody following a "multi-state operation", Patel said in a...

Apple is fixing the headache of splitting the bill with its new Siri in Camera feature Image Credits:Apple 11:23 AM PDT · June 8, 2026 There’s nothing worse than going to a dinner with a big group of friends, opting out of drinking to save money, but then still having to pay for your friends’ espresso martinis when the group decides to split the bill evenly....

TikTok Says It's Testing an AI Remix Setting for Making Memes. Creators Are Concerned Worried about that AI remix setting on TikTok? Here's how you can opt out. Katelyn Chedraoui Reporter 2 Katelyn is a reporter with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping...

Prime Video: The 16 Absolute Best Movies to WatchIf it isn't already, seriously consider using Prime Video as a streaming service for movies.Amazon's streamer is a source for quality originals, from the Bryce Dallas Howard-starring comedy Deep Cover to the Ben Affleck-directed drama Air. You'll find those and more below, along with a rundown of the biggest releases each month. While a $15...