Mandelson’s laywers claim he was arrested over fears he was a flight risk
The peer’s lawyers tell the BBC there is no truth in the suggestion he was planning to leave the UK. Image: 𝗛&𝗖𝗢 / Pexels Source: BBC
Google ‘Deeply Sorry’ for BAFTA News Alert That Included N-Word, Says the Message Was Not AI-Generated
Google apologized Tuesday for sending out an “offensive notification” about the recent BAFTA Film Awards controversy, which included the use of the N-word. The inclusion of the slur in the message, which Google confirmed to Variety was received by a “only a very small subset” of app users who receive push notifications, was not due…
DJI sues over the FCC’s decision to block new drone imports
DJI wants a federal court to toss out the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to ban imports of its China-made drones and components, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a petition filed in an appeals court this week, DJI claims the FCC “exceeded its statutory authority” last December when adding drones made in foreign countries to…
New Relic launches new AI agent platform and OpenTelemetry tools
New Relic is giving enterprises more observability tools, letting them create and manage AI agents, and better integrate OTel data streams. Image: Matheus Bertelli / Pexels Source: TechCrunch
Australia’s Filmbarr Formally Launches With Pair of SXSW Titles, Unveils Slate Including FrightFest Horror and Venice-Linked True Crime Drama (EXCLUSIVE)
Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 2026 with two films in the festival’s lineup, anchored by the world premiere of psychological thriller “And Her Body Was Never Found,” while simultaneously unveiling a four-title slate that spans elevated horror, true crime and prestige drama. Founded by Tristan Barr…
Isaac Hayes’ Estate Reaches Settlement With Trump for Unauthorized Use of “Hold on, I’m Coming”
The late soul icon’s family said they “are satisfied with the outcome” of the settlement following the legal battle with the president. Image: mdreza jalali / Unsplash Source: Hollywood Reporter
Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive
As generative AI evolves, a Google VP warns that LLM wrappers and AI aggregators face mounting pressure, with shrinking margins and limited differentiation threatening their long-term viability. Image: Kai Wenzel / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
Will Trump’s DOJ actually take on Ticketmaster?
In mid-February, the Department of Justice lost its head antitrust enforcer – just weeks before it was scheduled to argue one of the year’s biggest anti-monopoly cases in court. Antitrust Division chief Gail Slater announced her departure suddenly, via a post on her personal X account. But to those who follow the agency closely, it…
Trump’s new tariff threats trigger economic uncertainty; trade deals stall
The White House is set to impose a 15 percent tariff through Section 122 after the US Supreme Court ruled against Trump. Image: Darren Halstead / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
