In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65445428?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Pings signal closure of NHS Covid-19 app
The tracing app for England and Wales was downloaded around 30 million times.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65435326?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
ChatGPT accessible again in Italy
The chatbot was banned in Italy at the start of April over privacy concerns.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65431914?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
UK games sector wanted Microsoft deal, says Sir Ian Livingstone
Sir Ian Livingstone says he hopes a settlement can be reached for Microsoft's takeover of Activision.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65422187?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Is the UK a bad place for tech firms?
Microsoft's president said a UK watchdog's move to block its Activision deal was "bad for Britain."
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65400612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Muslim dating app loses appeal against Tinder-owned Match.com
Court decides average consumer would think Muzmatch was a Match Group brand.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65411487?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Sports Direct owner defends live face-recognition camera use
MPs and peers criticised the technology's use, in a letter to Sports Direct parent company Frasers Group.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65376692?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations
It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65410293?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence
The disgraced Theranos founder's more than 11-year sentence is put on hold pending appeal.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65406910?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI creators must study consciousness, experts warn
An open letter calls on the technology sector to research consciousness, as AI becomes more advanced.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65401783?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Snapchat introduces AI chatbot to mixed reviews
My AI is pinned to the top of users' chat feeds and only paid subscribers can choose to remove it.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65388258?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft's Activision takeover blocked in UK
The Competition and Markets Authority says the deal would offer less choice for gamers.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65378617?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Amazon UK could be forced to recognise first union
A majority of staff at its Coventry warehouse have signed up to a union, the GMB says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65340522?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ukraine rapidly expanding its 'Army of Drones' for front line
The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65389215?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Grimes says anyone can use her voice for AI-generated songs
The pop singer invites creators to generate new music using software trained on her voice.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65385382?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews
The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65377793?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Netflix to invest $2.5bn in new South Korea films and TV shows
The firm's co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65382240?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook work filtering posts 'cost me my humanity'
Screening out extreme content left him numb to suffering, a former Kenya-based worker tells the BBC.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65346062?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status
The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65374723?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Bonus BeReal: BeReal increases daily post limit
Is Bonus BeReal an exciting new feature or an attempt to breathe some life back into the social app?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-65374359?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Millions of families miss out on cheap broadband
Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65366713?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts
Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65365366?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter blue tick: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear
The social media giant has erased the once-coveted verification from thousands of accounts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65346263?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Is time up for Twitter?
What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65348171?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook still being used to arrange fake reviews - Which?
The consumer group found more than a dozen groups trading reviews for free products or payments.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65336369?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Beyonce and the Pope among those to lose Twitter blue check in purge
The social media giant has erased the once-coveted blue check verification from thousands of accounts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65344010?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Buzzfeed News to close as media firm cuts jobs
Buzzfeed is reducing its workforce by 15% and shutting its news site.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65341450?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims
Anyone who had a Facebook account in the US between May 2007 and December 2022 can apply.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65338916?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
US imposes $300m penalty over hard disk drive exports to Huawei
It is the latest move by the US government to stop sales of sophisticated technology to China.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65332208?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook owner Meta sees latest layoffs begin
The social media giant is under pressure after a sharp slowdown in its ads business last year.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65330301?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Criminal Records Service still disrupted 4 weeks after hack
People wishing to work with children or gain emigration visas are still facing long delays.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65324125?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitch: Kai Cenat banned from streaming platform
The streamer holds the record for most subscriptions, with more than 300,000 at its peak.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65305689?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Hikvision: Chinese surveillance tech giant denies leaked Pentagon spy claim
A leaked US government document alleged that Hikvision was likely enabling Chinese espionage.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-65307503?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple in Mumbai: Tim Cook set to inaugurate first store in India
The Apple CEO tweeted that he "can't wait to welcome" customers to the new store in Mumbai city.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65307848?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps unite against new law
The apps have sent a letter urging government to reconsider the wording of the Online Safety Bill.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65301510?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TUC: Government failing to protect workers from AI
Union group claims using artificial intelligence to hire and fire staff could lead to greater discrimination.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65301630?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Spotify makes 'difficult decision' to drop Heardle
The move comes less than a year after the music streaming service bought the name-that-song game.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-65302508?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Sony World Photography Award 2023: Winner refuses award after revealing AI creation
Boris Eldagsen said he used the image to test the competition and to create an "open discussion".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65296763?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio
The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65295724?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked
Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65067707?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Cash App founder Bob Lee's death: Tech worker arrested in fatal stabbing
Bob Lee was reportedly stabbed during a row while driving in San Francisco.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65257806?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Six things we learned from Elon Musk interview
The world's second richest man spoke for nearly an hour on a wide range of subjects.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65251160?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss
The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65248502?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk says Twitter will change BBC account label to 'publicly funded'
The Twitter boss says it will be adjusted from "government funded media" to "publicly-funded".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65248554?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Watch: Elon Musk's last-minute interview with the BBC
Musk talks about the "pain" of owning Twitter and the BBC's objection to being labelled "government funded".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65249138?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Watch: Elon Musk on the BBC row
In a last-minute interview with the BBC's James Clayton, Mr Musk was asked about the "government funded" Twitter label.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65248354?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison end of April
A judge has ruled the start-up founder could not stay free while she appeals against her convictions.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65241105?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Why robotic worms could one day dig beneath your feet
Simulating an earthworm's movement is difficult, but could have very useful real-world applications.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64874027?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI: China tech giant Alibaba to roll out ChatGPT rival
In recent months, technology firms around the world have unveiled their own generative AI chatbots.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65236848?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal
An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65200441?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Vodafone broadband down for customers across UK
Thousands of users of Vodafone landline internet have reported issues with the service.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65230801?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk: Tesla to build new battery factory in Shanghai
Elon Musk's company says the plant will be able to produce 10,000 "Megapack" battery units a year.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65228927?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Netflix airs first Welsh language drama, Dal y Mellt
Dal y Mellt becomes the first solely-Welsh language production to be shown on the streaming giant.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65223442?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Samsung to cut chip production after profits plunge 96%
The memory chip-making giant reports its worst profit since the 2009 financial crisis.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65210190?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' tag
Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65226481?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The women who left their jobs to code
Studies suggest women are less likely to work in tech than men but some are bucking the trend.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65175900?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
ChatGPT: Mayor starts legal bid over false bribery claim
Brian Hood says chatbot ChatGPT spread false information about him serving time in prison.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65202597?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Bob Lee dead: Cash App founder dies after San Francisco stabbing
The 43-year-old tech guru died after being stabbed on a San Francisco street, his family says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65191466?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police
Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65180488?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency
Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65184851?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Amazon closing UK-based online shop Book Depository
The announcement was met with sadness by many of its customers from around the world.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65184776?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children's data
The data regulator finds TikTok "did not do enough" to check the ages of who was using their platform.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65175902?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Virgin Media internet down for thousands
The firm has around 5.8m home broadband users across the UK, according to its latest figures.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65042770?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Virgin Orbit: Richard Branson's rocket firm files for bankruptcy
The satellite launch company has failed to secure new investment after a rocket launch failed.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65172594?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tesla: Carmaker told to pay ex-worker $3.2m over racism case
The payment has been slashed from the original award of $137m when the case was heard in 2021.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65171071?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI
The tech pioneer told the BBC we should see artificial intelligence as an opportunity.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65162257?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Mobile phone inventor made first call 50 years ago
Marty Cooper, who made the first mobile phone call in 1973, says modern devices are "suboptimal".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65112048?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times
The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65156216?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
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