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eSafety boss says Roblox to escape under-16s ban but must do more to protect children from predatorsThe communications minister, Anika Wells, and eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, are talking to reporters in Parliament House this morning, following the addition of Reddit and Kick to the social media ban for under 16s.But what about a platform such as Roblox, Inman Grant is asked, which has had serious concerns raised against it, including by the AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett who said platforms like it are being used by “sadistic men” to target young girls.Inman Grant says eSafety deals with “sadistic sextortion and…

Sam Altman and OpenAI face a landmark lawsuit after parents of Adam Raine allege ChatGPT encouraged their son’s suicide.Getty ImagesOpenAI has faced legal battles since its inception, with many concerned over its potential for copyright infringement. However, recent complaints expose an unprecedented grey area concerning how the law confronts the dark side of artificial intelligence.In August of 2025, Maria and Matthew Raine, the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against OpenAI Inc. and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT “coached” their son to commit suicide. Three months later, Raine’s parents filed an amended complaint, contending that OpenAI…

Disney+, if you didn’t know, isn’t just for kids. With its ownership of the Lucasfilm brand and the Marvel titles, the streaming service offers plenty of grown-up content in its bid to compete with Netflix and Amazon—and we’re not just talking movies. Since launching the service, Disney has used the name recognition of Star Wars and Marvel to launch scores of TV shows, from The Mandalorian to Loki. In the list below, we’ve collected the ones we think are the best to watch, from those franchises and beyond.Also: Because Disney+ merged its content with Hulu in 2024, most of the…

The dairy aisle might need a new name, given the diversity of products on offer. Dana Ellis Hunnes, a senior clinical dietitian at UCLA Health, says her local grocery store often stocks more non-dairy milk options than dairy ones. She’s tried various options, including a brief phase with coconut milk (“It was too creamy and too watery at the same time”). Now, she enjoys oat milk, which adds the right amount of creaminess to her coffee.The best choice depends on individual needs and preferences, says Hunnes. One person might want to add more protein to their diet, while another might…

Honorable Mentions1 of 111997-2017 San Antonio SpursFor 20 consecutive years, the Spurs won at least 61 percent of their regular-season games, as well as five NBA titles along the way. But there was never even a two-year arc in which they were THE team to beat in the Western Conference, let alone in the entire NBA. Still, two decades as a consistent top-five team in a sport with a salary cap is slightly absurd. They’re definitely the toughest honorable mention to leave out of the top 10.2000-2003 New Jersey DevilsThanks to 20 years of net-minding service from Martin Brodeur, the…

Afraid of flying? This helpline lets you ask an actual pilot any questions about aviation that may be troubling you.

Anthony Zurcher,North America correspondent, George Wright and Alex SmithBrooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty ImagesDick Cheney was one of the most powerful US vice-presidents in history under George W BushFormer US President George W Bush has led tributes to Dick Cheney, saying his death is “a loss to the nation and a sorrow to his friends”.Cheney died from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease on Monday night at the age of 84, his family said in a statement.He became one of the most powerful US vice-presidents in history under Bush, and leaves behind a controversial legacy as a key…

A former retail worker from Dundee backs a campaign asking shoppers to treat staff with respect.

Nina Raemont/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeaways WhatsApp arrives on Apple Watch.WhatsApp is only available on select models.Audio messages are limited. One of the most popular messaging apps is making its way onto the Apple Watch. WhatsApp is now around your wrist thanks to an app integration on the Apple Watch, the two companies announced on Tuesday. Apple Watch users can now read and respond to messages using WhatsApp on their watch, much as they can with Messages. Also: I’ve tested every Apple Watch model in 2025 – here’s why now is the best time to buy the UltraWhatsApp, an…

Katie RazzallCulture and Media EditorGetty ImagesPatti Smith, who performed in London during the Horses 50th Anniversary Tour last month, told the BBC that it was “humbling to see young people in their 20s know the words”Dua Lipa admires her writing. Taylor Swift referenced her in her track The Tortured Poets Department, singing: “You’re not Dylan Thomas, I’m not Patti Smith”. Fifty years after Smith released her swaggering, era-defining album Horses, she is back on the road and also publishing a new memoir, titled Bread of Angels.”The idea of the book came to me in a dream,” Smith tells me.It’s a…