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Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale
Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified.
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Ukraine was ‘sea change' for spies – GCHQ head
Sir Jeremy Fleming interviews head of US intelligence agency as guest editor of Radio 4's Today programme.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64111622?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Royal Mail hit by post-Christmas online outage
Problems emerge on the website and app on the first day of regular post following the festive period.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64110269?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues
Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64099654?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others
Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64027345?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m
The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64075067?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in US to face charges
Two ex-associates plead guilty as the former "King of Crypto" is extradited from the Bahamas.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64036615?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited to US, says lawyer
Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be taken from the Bahamas to the US to face fraud charges.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64051438?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack
The paper says its IT network is being affected by a "serious incident" and staff are working from home.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64056300?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government
The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64003237?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found
Elon Musk says he will resign as soon as he finds someone "foolish enough" to take over the job.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64037261?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy
The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64034892?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?
We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64026268?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever
The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64003233?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64003232?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Fortnite penalised after claims it tricked users
Epic Games pays $520m over claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64030272?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk asks Twitter poll if he should stay as boss
Elon Musk says he would "abide by the results" if social media users vote for him to step down.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-64021412?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse
Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63898729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?
Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63871980?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links
The social media giant has also suspended the Twitter account of its new rival.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63999452?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out
Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63995570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Skilled tech workers snapped up despite downturn
For those with experience in AI, automation and cloud computing the tech downturn is not a big problem.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63871090?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ofcom report shows growing 5G coverage
One in five mobile phones is now capable of using 5G, but some consumers say speed is disappointing.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63974085?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up
The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63981657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
New bill would ban TikTok in the US but it faces long odds
TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, has called the effort "politically motivated".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63965553?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Social media influencers charged with $100m stock scheme
The defendants allegedly used their platforms to hype stocks before selling them off once the prices rose.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63981003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk sells $3.6bn of shares in electric car maker Tesla
The sale brings the total of Tesla stocks sold by Mr Musk over the past year to almost $40bn.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63981767?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter briefly suspends @ElonJet account tracking Musk's jet
Twitter owner Elon Musk's critics say the suspension contradicts his avowed commitment to free speech.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63978323?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’
Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63963779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence
The case also seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which it alleges fuels hate and violence
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63938628?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
As cryptocurrency makes headlines once again, here's a look at the main concepts and what they mean.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63963079?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Charities dismay as Twitter disbands safety group
The Trust and Safety Council advised on how Twitter tackled hate speech, child abuse and self-harm.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63907708?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Andrew Tate: 'I fear online influencer radicalised my son'
After an incident at school, Jane is worried how Andrew Tate's views are affecting her 15-year-old.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63794012?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas
FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the cryptocurrency exchange.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63953096?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
December 2024 set as date for universal phone charger in EU
New portable electronic devices sold in the EU will have to use a USB Type-C charger by autumn 2024.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63907702?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
S Korea says crypto-fugitive Do Kwon is in Serbia
Mr Kwon was charged with fraud and breaches of capital markets law after the implosion of the token.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63940181?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause
Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63938566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elton John quits Twitter blaming change in misinformation policy
The website recently rolled back a policy aimed at tackling the spread of Covid falsehoods.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63925416?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
After the hype plant-based proteins face leaner times
Booming just a few years ago, the market for plant-based proteins is going through a tough patch.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63718772?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Game Awards: Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok are big winners
A star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles sees dark fantasy Elden Ring win the night's biggest prize.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63909033?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US seeks to block Microsoft from £56bn gaming deal
Microsoft said it would fight to buy Activision Blizzard, the studio behind games such as Call of Duty.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63911557?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'
One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63912116?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
How to check if your Instagram posts are being hidden
Instagram unveils a new tool that will allow users to see if they have been shadow banned.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63907699?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison
Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Elizabeth Holmes.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63895825?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff
One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a "hardcore" work culture.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63897608?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk rejects concerns over beds at Twitter HQ
The billionaire has previously told workers to commit to long hours or leave.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63872987?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Nintendo lands Call of Duty in 10-year Microsoft deal
Microsoft says it has offered the same deal to Sony, with Call of Duty also continuing to appear on PCs.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63886756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tech layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Amazon: The good people helping Indians find jobs
Tech workers are rallying together to help peers who face having to leave the US after being laid off.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63857202?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
New chatbot has everyone talking to it
Open AI's ChatGPT generates convincing human-like answers in response to human prompts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63861322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ethereum change cut cryptocurrency power demand
Switching systems may have made electricity savings similar to the amount used by Ireland.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63872983?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple self-repair service comes to UK
The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63866869?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes
Facebook's parent company says it will pull news from the platform in the US if a new media law passes.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63869013?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Covid restrictions hit iPhone maker Foxconn
The electronics manufacturer says its revenue in November is down 11% compared to the same month in 2021.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63858872?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs will not destroy our American dreams'
Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63804055?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Google opens its first UK centre making tech for disabled people
The research and development centre in London is the company's first of its kind outside the US.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63828617?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Callisto Protocol: Gory new game pushes horror to new limits
The Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan for being too gruesome but its makers are unapologetic.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63730817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Kate Winslet: Parents feel powerless over children's social media use
The actress tells the BBC ministers should make firms enforce strict age limits on their platforms.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63832696?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
'Merry Christmas': 30 years of the text message
In December 1992, the first SMS text message was sent to a mobile phone by an engineer in Berkshire.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63825894?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flights
EU airlines will be able to install equipment that lets them provide 5G on board planes by June 2023.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63786591?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
'5G makes my phone pretty worthless'
Some users are finding the next generation of mobile internet slow and patchy, three years after it launched.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63798292?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Kanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform
The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63826675?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Russian mercenary videos 'top 1bn views' on TikTok
The platform is said to be hosting hundreds of videos that celebrate the Russian Wagner group.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63820437?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk's Starlink to help strengthen internet in remote UK places
World’s richest man’s company is involved in a trial to get isolated areas of the UK connected to the internet.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63819322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
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