Vote for song
Merge 104.8 | 14 January 2026
After Australia, the UK may be next to clamp down on social media for under-16s. A ban isn’t scheduled yet, but ministers are said to want swift action. Opponents argue the policy could do more harm than good—driving young users to unregulated corners of the internet and into danger earlier.
China has recently launched a new app with a controversial name: Are You Dead? The premise is simple—every two days, users tap a button to confirm they’re still alive. Miss the check-in twice, and the app automatically alerts a designated contact that something may be wrong. Developers say the app is designed for people who live alone and work long hours, offering reassurance in an isolated world.
Apple has confirmed an AI partnership with Google, adopting Gemini models and Google’s cloud technology to help develop its own foundation models. The collaboration could significantly enhance the features and capabilities of Apple Intelligence, with Siri expected to see some of the biggest improvements.
