Reddit’s traffic surges past TikTok in the UK
Reddit has overtaken TikTok to become Britain’s fourth most visited social media platform, according to new data from media regulator Ofcom. The shift, driven by changes in search algorithms and a surge in use among younger audiences, marks a major reversal for a site once seen as niche and combative. Ofcom figures show that Reddit […]
Windows 11 comes last in legacy hardware benchmark
A community benchmark comparing six generations of Windows has placed Windows 11 dead last in nearly every test, reigniting criticism of Microsoft’s newest operating system. The results have circulated widely online as evidence that Windows 11 is bloated and inefficient. But the test setup itself explains much of the outcome – and limits what the […]
Drivers complain in-car ads are becoming a road hazard
Automakers are increasingly pushing advertisements directly onto vehicle infotainment screens, a trend enabled by over-the-air software updates. What was once sold as a way to deliver convenience and fixes remotely is increasingly being used to market subscriptions, warranties and services, sometimes while vehicles are in motion. Now, drivers say the practice has crossed from being […]
AI tool is flagging pancreatic cancer early in China
An artificial intelligence system being tested in eastern China is detecting pancreatic cancer at unusually early stages, allowing doctors to treat one of the deadliest cancers before patients show symptoms. The tool, developed by researchers affiliated with Alibaba, analyzes routine low-radiation CT scans and has flagged dozens of cancers that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. […]
