TechLinked UK age verification law rolls out, Intel's 24,000 layoffs + more!
Jul 26, 2025
Explore the UK’s controversial Online Safety Act and its impact on privacy as age verification hits adult content sites. Discover Intel's staggering layoffs and project cancellations amidst fierce competition. Delve into the innovative world of AI with hints of GPT-5 and new consumer tech like AppleCare One and the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch. Plus, hear about travel-friendly eSIM solutions and the latest in robotics, showcasing a playful critique of marketing in the tech sphere.
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UK Age Verification Law Effects
- The UK Online Safety Act requires strong age checks on adult content platforms, impacting over 6,000 websites and major platforms like Reddit and Twitter.
- Methods to verify age risk user privacy, and users are searching for VPNs to bypass these checks, raising privacy concerns.
Intel's Major Layoffs and Cuts
- Intel plans to reduce its workforce to 75,000 by 2024 end, cutting about 24,000 jobs and canceling projects in multiple countries.
- The potential pause or discontinuation of next-gen chip nodes signals serious challenges ahead for Intel.
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