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Why this matters: The malware can secretly collect sensitive personal data and monitor users without their knowledge. Summary: New Android malware called Arsink discovered inside fake versions of popular apps. Over 40,000 Android devices have already been infected globally. Fake apps imitate platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, Spotify, and Telegram. Malware can read text messages and access call history on infected devices. Hackers may steal contacts, location dat

Headline:sDate: 4 March 2026Tags: Technology, Social Media, Business Why this matters:Reddit’s growth reflects demand for human interaction amid increasing AI-generated content. Its influence is expanding through integration with AI search tools. Reddit reported 116 million daily active users, up 19% year-on-year. Women now account for over 50% of users in the US and UK. Platform growing fastest among UK women and Gen Z audiences. Users turn to Reddit for advice on topics lik

• The decision follows a Transport for London consultation in which most of the more than 2,700 respondents supported the proposal. • The plan will restrict all motor vehicles between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street. • Trials of pedestrianisation have already taken place. • During the trial, 83% of Oxford Street stores said they would consider taking part in similar events again.

• Nvidia reported record annual revenue of $215.9 billion. • Revenue for the final quarter of its financial year increased 73% compared with the same period a year earlier. • Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang said computing demand is rising rapidly and companies are increasing investment in AI computing. • Nvidia supplies chips to major AI developers including OpenAI and Meta. • Nvidia is the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, with a market valuation of about $4.8 tr

One in six young people in the UK is currently unemployed. The unemployment rate for 16–24 year olds is the highest in over a decade. 1.8 million people in the UK are currently out of work. The number of unemployed people per job vacancy is at a post-pandemic high. Christians Against Poverty released a report identifying barriers to employment. Key barriers include: Low confidence Low self-esteem Lack of skills Lack of experience Around nine million UK adults have been unsucc

The programme will develop: Low-cost missiles Autonomous drones The first project will focus on a lightweight, affordable surface-to-air missile. Initial delivery is expected by next year. The agreement was announced at a defence ministers’ meeting in Krakow, Poland. The initiative follows failed UK negotiations to join the EU’s €150bn defence fund. The UK rejected a proposed multibillion-euro entry fee to join the EU scheme. Each country has pledged multimillion-pound/euro f