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Tech layoffs: PayPal cuts 2,000 jobs as global economy weakens
The online payments platform is the latest technology firm to cut costs as the global economy weakens.
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Government promises robust crypto regulation
Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry's future.
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Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say
Washington has been tightening its rules on exports of US technology to China for several years.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64461877?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Children as young as nine exposed to pornography
The consumption of pornography is widespread among children, the children's commissioner says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64451984?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Green projects are boosting UK growth - CBI report
Projects aimed at lowering carbon emissions are boosting growth in poorer parts of the country.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64440827?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.
The sportswear chain says stored data relating to its customers might be at risk following the attack.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64452986?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AmazonSmile closes: Charities say they will suffer
Amazon will soon close its charity scheme that allows people to donate by shopping.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64397651?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Warning over risky electric blankets sold online
The consumer rights group Which? found products being sold online that could cause electric shocks.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64418949?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew
The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64418723?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram
The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64408306?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Punchbags become smart with activity-tracking cover
BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tries out some of the latest fitness technology.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64410982?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Iranian and Russian hackers targeting politicians and journalists, warn UK officials
Politicians and journalists are being targeted with espionage attacks, the UK government is warning.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64405220?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter sued over antisemitic posts left online
Two groups in Germany claim the social network has betrayed users' trust.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64404590?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft Outlook and Teams down for thousands around world
Data from outage tracking website Downdetector showed more than 5,000 reports in the UK alone.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64397643?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals
A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls.
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Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale
The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.
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Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case
The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal.
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Heat pumps: The 'geeks' obsessing over their new heating systems
More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed.
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BT customer contracts face probe by regulator
Ofcom says it is looking into whether two BT companies, EE and Plusnet, have breached rules.
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Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI
It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64374283?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Spotify cuts jobs in latest tech-sector cull
The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64374583?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle
US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster buys Quordle, a Wordle-style five-letter-word guessing game.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64374278?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Dentists warn of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online
One man said his teeth were not strong enough to bite an apple after wearing aligners bought remotely.
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Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs
Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64346921?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me
Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64333396?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy
The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64343377?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
New FTX boss John Ray could bring back bankrupt crypto firm
John Ray said he may restart the platform to try to recover "value" for customers who lost money.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64338010?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
'I use Call of Duty to speak to my family in Iran'
Iranians in Birmingham reveal how turmoil in their homeland affects their health and livelihoods.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-64319251?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
What are Meta's Quest Pro and HTC’s Vive XR Elite like to use?
BBC News technology editor Zoe Kleinman tries two new headsets that can transport you to virtual worlds.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64319693?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay
New research points to a positive trend with ransomware gangs' profits dropping 40% in 2022.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64323980?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes
Bitzlato co-founder Anatoly Legkodymov is accused of helping to process $700m in illicit funds.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64322576?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows
Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64317078?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI image creator faces UK and US legal challenges
Getty Images, one of the worlds biggest picture agencies, is taking action against Stability AI.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64285227?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Gamers say goodbye to Google's Stadia as platform shuts
All purchases are being refunded - but there are worries some games will be lost forever.
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FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange says $415m was hacked
Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered over $5bn in assets.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64313624?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter auctions bird statue and other office furniture
After axing staff and scrapping perks, Twitter is offloading surplus supplies.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64312309?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk begins trial over Tesla tweet that cost him $20m
Shareholders are suing the Tesla CEO over a 2018 tweet saying he had the funds to take the firm private.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64293744?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Nick Cave criticises AI attempt to write Nick Cave lyrics: 'This song sucks'
The musician responds after a popular chatbot produces lyrics "in the style of Nick Cave".
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Tech bosses could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill
The government has conceded after nearly 50 Conservative MPs rebelled over the Online Safety Bill.
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'It had just vanished' - the shock when tech fails
Cloud computing is a popular way for firms to buy computing but, when it fails, chaos ensues.
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Taliban start buying blue ticks on Twitter
Prominent officials have bought ticks which used to indicate notable accounts verified by Twitter.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64294613?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users
Twitter users say the social network has "a different vibe" since the billionaire took charge.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64289251?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
How drones could be the future of Indian farming
Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64248510?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time
New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than £1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64237620?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tesla cuts prices by up to a fifth to boost demand
The electric car maker is reducing prices by thousands of pounds as global downturn threatens sales.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64266471?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Winklevoss firm charged in US over crypto sales
Its partner company is also accused of illegal sales to hundreds of thousands of investors.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64265440?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Online Safety Bill changes 'not ruled out' - culture secretary
Tory rebels want to make social media bosses criminally liable if they fail to protect children.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64258424?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple boss Tim Cook to have pay cut by over 40% this year
The technology giant's chief executive Tim Cook has faced criticism from investors over his salary.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64258289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?
The consumer champion found "hardly any" brands came close to matching a device's expected lifespan.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64249388?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
India targets China's dominance in mobile phones
There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63806296?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law
Nearly 40 Tory MPs want tech bosses to face time in prison if they fail to protect children online.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64247034?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter says leaked emails not hacked from its systems
But it warns users to beware of criminals using the data to send fraudulent messages.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64243369?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
UK Twitter employees in legal threat over redundancies
A legal letter seen by BBC News calls workers' treatment "unlawful, unfair and completely unacceptable".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64225278?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
UK investor reported losing £1m in FTX collapse
Twelve others also reported losses in the failed exchange to a City of London Police scam hotline in November.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64225276?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive pays tribute to Tom Karen
Sir Jony Ive said the late designer "perfectly embodied the ideals and values of a generation".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-64224795?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping
The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63700540?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Cryptocurrency: UK Treasury considers plan for digital pound
The economic secretary to the Treasury says the UK is committed to becoming a world crypto hub.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64224950?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta denies African content-moderator firm exit poses risk
Sama, which runs Facebook's moderation hub for east Africa, is to stop providing content-review services.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64225270?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds
Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64220937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Why it is becoming easier to sue big tech in the UK
The amount of damages being sought in class actions leapt from £4bn in 2021 to £26bn in 2022.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64210531?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Almost 90% of games sold in UK in 2022 were digital - ERA
Physical game sales fell 4.5% last year, the digital entertainment and retail association says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64187547?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure
The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64210289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Will the metaverse be your new workplace?
Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64173594?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim
Two human rights groups accused Riyadh of using agents to "promote positive content" on the site.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-64195644?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ukraine war: Trying to run start-ups in a conflict
A group of entrepreneurs speak to the BBC about the challenges of running start-ups during a war.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64195492?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US bank Silvergate hit with $8bn in crypto withdrawals
The bank has had to sell $5.2bn in assets to cover two-thirds of its customers withdrawing their deposits.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64176446?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Schools hit by cyber attack and documents leaked
Confidential details including child passport scans and SEN data is published online, the BBC finds.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-63637883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Samsung sees profits plunge by 69% as chip prices slump
The slump comes as the global economic slowdown hits memory chip prices and demand for devices.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64182874?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity
When there is no mobile coverage, phones will be able to send and receive emergency texts via satellite.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64182383?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter: Millions of users' email addresses 'stolen' in data hack
Reports suggest more than 200 million sets of data were taken and are being given away on an online forum.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64153381?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Matt Hancock bids 'fond farewell' to his app after five years
The former health secretary tells users they will still be able keep up with him on TikTok.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64162109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta fined €390m over use of data for targeted ads
The EU data watchdog says the way Meta obtained permission to process users' data for ads broke data law.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64153383?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Porn website age checks introduced in Louisiana
US adult industry campaigners argue the law is the wrong solution.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64153375?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Gadgets unveiled at CES but Russia is banned
Thousands have come to Las Vegas for one of the world's largest technology shows.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64155932?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Leeds leads drive to ensure 'no one left behind' in cost of living crisis
Charities have warned millions could be forced to choose between heating, food and the internet.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-64038396?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US regulators warn banks over cryptocurrency risks
The announcement comes just two months after the collapse of FTX sent shockwaves through the industry.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64159452?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud
'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64155545?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tesla reports record 1.3m deliveries for 2022
However, Elon Musk's electric car maker missed Wall Street forecasts for the last three months of the year.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64149130?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
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