Christmas lights on neighbour's fence risk £2.5k fine
Hanging festive lights on a shared fence without permission could be classed as criminal damage, leading to fines up to £2,500. Always seek neighbourly consent to avoid legal trouble.
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Billionaire fined £200 daily for unapproved padel court
Billionaire Nelson Peltz and his wife Claudia face mounting daily fines after building a padel court without approval on their Palm Beach estate. Discover the details of the code violation and the potential £1.6m cost.
AA warns of £5k fine for Christmas tree mistake
The AA warns drivers could face a £5,000 fine for incorrectly transporting their Christmas tree. Follow these expert tips to avoid a costly festive mistake.
Meta Faces $16bn Fine in Italy Over WhatsApp AI Probe
Italy's antitrust watchdog investigates Meta for allegedly forcing its AI chatbot onto WhatsApp users without consent. Potential fine could exceed $16 billion if found guilty of EU rule breaches.
Spanish court fines Meta €481m in data ruling
A Madrid court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros to Spanish media for unfair data practices, setting a precedent for EU digital regulation. Discover the full implications.
Oakley Meta Smart Glasses: Tech-Style Revolution
Discover how Oakley's Meta smart glasses blend cutting-edge audio technology with iconic sports styling in our comprehensive review of this revolutionary wearable tech.
Richmond Council's £150 coffee fine sparks outrage
A London council faces backlash after issuing a £150 penalty to a commuter who briefly left his car to buy coffee, raising questions about parking enforcement fairness.
Facebook fined €210M in French cookie tracking case
Meta's Facebook faces massive €210 million penalty from French authorities for making it difficult for users to refuse cookie tracking in major GDPR enforcement action.
Meta Quest 3 Prime Day Deal: Massive Price Cut on VR Headset
Amazon Prime Day brings an incredible discount on the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset, making it the perfect time to upgrade your VR experience with this premium device.
UK passengers face £1,000 fine for seatbelt mistake
A legal loophole means backseat passengers in the UK could be hit with a £1,000 fine for not wearing a seatbelt, even if the driver is unaware. Experts warn millions are at risk.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Service Outage
Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.
Zuckerberg Reveals AI Smart Glasses That See & Translate World
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces groundbreaking AI integration for Ray-Ban smart glasses, enabling real-time object identification and translation, signalling a major leap in wearable technology.
Instagram's Algorithm Promotes Child Abuse Networks
Shocking investigation reveals Instagram's algorithm actively connects paedophiles and facilitates illegal child content distribution, prompting urgent calls for regulation.
Clegg's Tech Pact Branded 'Sloppy Seconds' from US
Former UK Deputy PM Nick Clegg faces intense criticism for a multibillion-dollar transatlantic tech pact, with US insiders dismissing it as a desperate move for 'sloppy seconds' from Silicon Valley.
Facebook Revives Iconic Poke Button In Nostalgia Move
The once-forgotten Facebook Poke feature is making a surprise comeback. Discover why Meta is reviving this nostalgic tool and what it signals about the future of digital communication.
Salon fines customer £5,000 for negative Google review
A Nottingham hair salon's controversial 'no bad reviews' policy sparks online fury after charging a client thousands for a negative Google rating. The beauty industry debate over reputation management vs. consumer rights intensifies.
Congress Summons OpenAI & Meta Over AI Election Fears
US lawmakers demand answers from tech giants on safeguards against AI-generated disinformation threatening the 2024 presidential election. Hearings set for this summer.
Global Instagram Outage Locks Users Out of Accounts
Instagram experienced a widespread global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the app, refresh feeds, or send messages. The disruption, confirmed by Meta, sparked a flood of complaints and memes across other social platforms.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Users Flock to X
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and venting their frustrations on rival platform X (formerly Twitter).
Indian woman fined £2,000 at UK airport over customs breach
An Indian woman's dream trip to the UK turned into a financial nightmare after a simple airport oversight led to a staggering £2,000 fine. Discover the crucial rule every international traveller must know.
Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
UK's Best Fine Art Universities 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Fine Art. Discover which institutions lead in creativity, teaching excellence, and graduate prospects in our comprehensive analysis.
eSafety Commissioner Demands Social Media Giants Shield Kids
Australia's eSafety Commissioner issues a formal directive to major tech platforms, including X and Meta, to immediately implement measures protecting children from graphic viral shooting footage.
Charlie Kirk's Young Conservatives Hit with Social Media Ban
Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk confronts a major social media ban for his youth-focused network, igniting a fierce debate over free speech, political targeting, and the power of Big Tech in the US.
DVLA's £1000 fine warning to drivers over licence rule
Millions of UK drivers risk a £1,000 fine for not updating their photocard driving licence. The DVLA warns that a simple administrative oversight could prove costly.
Meta faces UK billion-pound lawsuit over kids' Instagram data
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by UK children in a landmark case alleging illegal collection and exploitation of minors' personal data without proper consent.
Instagram Tests 'Blend': AI-Powered Private Reels For Friends
Meta launches 'Blend', a new Instagram feature that uses AI to create a personalised Reels feed exclusively for you and a friend, sparking conversations about privacy and digital wellbeing.
Nick Clegg's Plan to 'Save the Internet': Savvy or Spin?
Meta President Nick Clegg's new book, 'How to Save the Internet', sparks fierce debate. This review dissects his controversial defence of Big Tech and explores the urgent fight for the web's future.
Meta Whistleblowers Expose VR 'Psychological Torture'
Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.
Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data
Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.
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