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YouTube accused of collecting UK children's data
The video platform faces a challenge over claims it is gathering and using the data of under-13s.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64786968?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
FTX's Nishad Singh pleads guilty to fraud charges
Former FTX engineer says he is 'unbelievably sorry' for his role in the alleged crypto scheme.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64803468?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TikTok answers three big cybersecurity fears about the app
Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cybersecurity risks.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64797355?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Canada bans TikTok on government devices
The federal government says the video app is an "unacceptable" risk to privacy and security.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64792894?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams
Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64790657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The tiny diamond sphere that could unlock clean power
A diamond sphere made in Germany was key to December's breakthrough fusion experiment in California.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64553796?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees
The cuts account for about 10% of Twitter's remaining 2,000 workers, down from 7,500 in 2022.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64784368?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Missing Chinese tech banker 'assisting' authorities
Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64781374?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The high-tech weeding machines cutting herbicide use
Using AI technology, the latest weeding systems can automatically find and spray individual weeds.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64742513?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Britishvolt bought by Australian firm Recharge Industries
Recharge Industries will pay £4bn for Britishvolt, the start-up that collapsed in January.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64754879?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm
ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64514573?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The tech helping people get a better night's sleep
Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64580342?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Can mind-controlled VR games help stroke patients?
The neurotech firm Cogitat is among those building a system which translates brain activity into actions.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64720533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TikTok under investigation by Canadian privacy authorities
The investigation into the video-sharing platform will have a particular focus on younger users.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64759365?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries
The streaming giant has faced increasing competition from rivals including Amazon, HBO and Disney.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64753499?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Signal would 'walk' from UK if Online Safety Bill undermined encryption
Bosses of the messaging app fear the Online Safety Bill could force it to weaken its users' security.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64584001?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson arrested for fraud scheme
Mr Watson "directed a scheme to defraud investors" of millions of dollars, federal prosecutors claim.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64726729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Sam Bankman-Fried hit with four new criminal charges
Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of making more than 300 illegal political donations.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64740128?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices
The organisation, which has around 32,000 employees, says the measure is to increase cybersecurity.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64743991?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
App to block child abuse images gets £1.8m EU funding
A project receives funding to pilot a newly-developed app to combat the demand for abuse images and video.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64718850?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Child abuse material found on VR headsets, police data shows
Virtual reality technology is exposing children to new risks online, the NSPCC warns.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64734308?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tony Blair and William Hague call for digital ID cards for all
Ministers must harness the benefits of the tech revolution, former Labour PM and Conservative leader say.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64729442?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US Supreme Court wary of removing tech firms' legal shield
A bereaved family accuses YouTube of abetting a terrorist group by recommending its videos to users.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64727712?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination
But a Hindu advocacy group says the ordinance "unfairly singles out and targets an entire community".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64727735?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal
Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64717453?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication
Elon Musk said Twitter was being "scammed" by phone companies over fake authentication-text costs
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64678260?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Remote driving in UK from abroad should not be allowed, says Law Commission
The Law Commission of England and Wales says remotely driven vehicles are a "legal grey area".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64705924?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Implant gives hand control nine years after stroke
Heather Rendulic was able to use her left arm and hand for the first time in nine years.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-64602667?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Spain to extradite British suspect to US over Twitter hack
Joseph O'Connor faces several charges in connection with the hack of more than 130 Twitter accounts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64705984?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification
The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64697560?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The Bafta-nominated visual effects created at home
How the dramatic visuals in Everything Everywhere All At Once were crafted by five artists in lockdown.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64661994?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Legal action launched over sham marriage screening algorithm
A legal charity warns a Home Office system used to identify bogus marriages could be discriminatory.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64663482?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
How Helsinki became the mobile gaming capital of the world
The Finnish capital attracts top gaming talent, while Netflix is setting up its gaming division there.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64655633?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years
The long-serving Google employee is one of the highest-profile females in Silicon Valley.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64675997?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Bao Fan: Chinese tech banker's firm reports him missing
Bao Fan's company China Renaissance says they've not been able to make contact with their chairman.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64672095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US regulator charges cryptocrash boss Do Kwon with fraud
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been accused of "orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto" scheme.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64671745?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tesla recalls 363,000 cars over self-driving software
US safety officials say the system allows cars to act "unsafe" around intersections.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64665913?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tesla accused of firing workers over union campaign
Labour organisers say the firings of more than 30 staff were illegal retaliation.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64665911?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US-China chip war: ASML says China employee stole data
Leading chip equipment maker ASML says it reported the breach to Netherlands and US authorities.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64658843?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Police use of Chinese camera tech criticised by surveillance watchdog
A survey finds police forces using kit from companies despite alleged "security and ethical" fears.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64644692?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk donates almost $2bn of Tesla shares to charity
Also on Wednesday, Mr Musk hinted he plans to find his successor to lead Twitter by the end of 2023.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64645888?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Omegle: Suing the website that matched me with my abuser
'Alice' was groomed on a video chat website - her lawsuit against it could have far-reaching consequences.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64618791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Watchdog cracks down on crypto ATM operators around Leeds
The Financial Conduct Authority enters sites suspected of hosting illegally operated crypto cash machines.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64636986?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Scammers profit from Turkey-Syria earthquake
BBC News investigates the tactics used by scammers to make money when natural disasters strike
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64599553?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
David Guetta says the future of music is in AI
The French DJ recently experimented with AI software to create a vocal that sounded like Eminem.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64624525?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tech layoffs: Yahoo to slash 20% of its workforce
Yahoo adds to the growing list of tech companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrink.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64596061?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Hogwarts Legacy game comes out as online debate continues
There have been calls for a boycott, but the big-budget game is expected to be a big seller.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64572328?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Watchdog warns monitoring not keeping up with surveillance tech
The surveillance camera commissioner warns of an "explosion" of devices such as drones and body-worn video.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64583997?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Seven Russians sanctioned over ransomware cyber-crime
UK and US announce rare joint action against the men, including freezing their assets.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64586361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ukraine war: Elon Musk's SpaceX firm bars Kyiv from using Starlink tech for drone control
The firm says it has limited Kyiv's ability to use its Starlink satellite internet for military ends.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64579267?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit
Some users reported being notified they were over the tweet-per-day limit, even if they had not posted.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64577731?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
NFT images of furry Birkin bags violated trademark rules
Hermes, which owns the brand, has won a landmark case against an artist who created NFTs of the famous bag.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64573513?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Netflix limits account sharing in four more countries
New rules are being introduced in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain, before further roll out.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64573517?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Quantum breakthrough could revolutionise computing
Researchers have transferred 'quantum' information between computer chips at record speeds and accuracy.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64492456?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
UK regulator opposes Microsoft deal to buy Activision
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would lead to higher prices and fewer choices for gamers.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64570890?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Toxic gaming tackled by Ubisoft's unique police alert system
BBC News has exclusive access to how Ubisoft's customer relations centre is working with police.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64476762?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
SNP MP Stewart McDonald's emails hacked by Russian group
Stewart McDonald tells the BBC his emails have been stolen by a group linked to Russian intelligence.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64562832?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft unveils new Bing with ChatGPT powers
Bing will now have "answer" and "chat" options in search using the latest in artificial intelligence.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64562672?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Zoom cuts 15% of staff in post-pandemic 'reset'
The video call firm that surged in popularity during the height of Covid is cutting 1,300 people.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64562673?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Pye radio and TV sets go on display in Cambridge
The film was founded in a garden shed and quickly became one of the biggest employers in Cambridge.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-64547298?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules
A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64541944?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
'Google killer' ChatGPT sparks AI chatbot race
The future of internet search could be transformed by this new tech, writes BBC tech editor Zoe Kleinman.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64538604?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tech lay-offs: Dell to cut workforce
Dell adds to the growing list of technology companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrinks.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64536590?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Britishvolt set to be bought by Australian firm
Recharge Industries has been named as the preferred bidder for the collapsed UK battery start-up.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64535346?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Digital cameras back in fashion after online revival
Analysts say the huge interest on eBay, Etsy and TikTok is driven by young people wanting old technology.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64512059?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Farewell radiators? Testing out electric infrared wallpaper
Pilots are being run around the UK to see if electric wallpaper could be an efficient way to heat homes.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64402524?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The app allowing fans to invest in their favourite musicians
Swedish company Corite is setting itself up as an alternative to record labels.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64486877?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Interpol working out how to police the metaverse
The global police agency has built its own virtual reality (VR) space, for users to do training.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64501726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet
Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64520157?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter: Number of staff suing goes up daily - lawyer
One former senior manager tells the BBC the treatment of workers by Elon Musk was "unjustifiable".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64512053?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Bill Gates would rather pay for vaccines than travel to Mars
The Microsoft co-founder also believes artificial intelligence will "dramatically" transform humanity.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64499635?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
ChatGPT firm trials $20 monthly subscription fee
The chatbot has been used millions of times since its public launch last year.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64492750?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk's Tesla lost $140m on Bitcoin in 2022
Tesla invested $1.5bn in the cryptocurrency in early 2021, and briefly accepted it as payment.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64428257?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
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