Despite lay-offs and the end of a gaming mainstay, 2023 was a year filled with brilliant video games.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67726601?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
New Year Honours 2024: Tracking tech pioneer is appointed OBE
Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan is among a host of Cambridgeshire recipients of New Year Honours.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-67834038?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Google settles $5bn lawsuit for 'private mode' tracking
Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67838384?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Pornhub owner to pay victims $1.8m in sex trafficking case
Aylo, the porn website's parent company, agreed to pay $1.8m and compensate victims after a court case.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67804156?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI for 'billions'
The US news organisation claims millions of its articles were used without permission to train ChatGPT.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67826601?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Amazon Prime Video to have ads in UK from February
The "limited" ads will feature in content unless people pay £2.99 a month to remove them.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67826592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple to appeal ban on US sales of Apple watch
Imports and sales of Apple's Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches have been halted over a patent dispute.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67825553?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says
Mark Harper believes the technology, he has personally seen, will be "gradually" rolled out
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67825617?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
China to increase curbs on video gaming industry
New plans to restrict the online gaming industry in the country send shares in tech giants tumbling.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67801091?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tech Trends 2024: AI and electric vehicle deals
From an AI slowdown to humanoid robots doing real work - tech trends to watch out for in 2024.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67273155?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Lapsus$: GTA 6 hacker handed indefinite hospital order
Judge says hacker remains a high risk through his skills and motivation to carry out cyber crime.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67663128?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages went missing
MP Penny Mordaunt tells the Covid inquiry messages to Boris Johnson and Michael Gove went missing.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67780595?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Social media platform X down for users globally
Users are unable to view posts on the social media site with a message that says"Welcome to X!"
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67783058?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI cannot patent inventions, UK Supreme Court confirms
A technologist wanted his AI recognised as the inventor of a food container and a flashing light beacon.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67772177?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Three major porn sites to face tougher EU regulation
Pornhub, Xvideos and Stripchat will have to comply with rules including stricter age verification.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67771794?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Insomniac: Spider-Man 2 PlayStation studio victim of huge hack
Details of Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game plus employee and company data appear online.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67754897?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Nasa beams cat video from deep space with laser
The ultra HD footage of Taters the cat was sent as the agency tries to improve space communications.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67721671?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Digital landline switch paused for vulnerable people
UK phone providers such as BT and Virgin hold off making users upgrade after "serious incidents".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67750235?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation
The EU says it is launching "formal enforcement proceedings" against the social media platform.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67749228?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy
A flood of AI-generated nudity prompts the streaming giant to abandon new rules after just two days.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67747949?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The secret sauce for Taiwan's chip superstardom
How an island that exported t-shirts and sugar turned into the world's largest silicon chip factory.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67213293?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The Last of Us Online cancelled by developer Naughty Dog
An online game based on the PlayStation hit is officially halted by developer Naughty Dog.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67725857?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Ukraine war: How TikTok fakes pushed Russian lies to millions
The BBC uncovers a vast Russia-based network of fake TikTok accounts pushing disinformation about Ukraine.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67687449?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Bereaved parents' anger at 'broken' online safety promise
The government denies watering down online protections promised to bereaved families.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67714572?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Driverless car firm Cruise to cut 900 jobs
The move comes as the company faces an investigation by regulators into the safety of its cars.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67720949?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Quiz: Are these images real or AI?
Test your skills in detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly quiz.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zr9y9ty?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Threads: Meta's rival to Elon Musk's X launches in EU
The platform is released five months after it debuted in the UK, US and other parts of the world.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67695643?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Etsy: Online retailer lays off 11% of staff to cut costs
CEO Josh Silverman tells staff the cuts are needed as sales have been "essentially flat" for two years.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67712101?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook encryption risks children's safety, National Crime Agency warns
Signs of abuse will be missed because of the encryption of messages, the National Crime Agency says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67709857?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk's Tesla recalls two million cars over Autopilot defect
It follows investigation into crashes which occurred when firm's Autopilot system was in use
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67693935?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Netflix: Users spent 812m hours watching The Night Agent
For the first time, the streaming giant has released global viewing data across almost its entire catalogue.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67688722?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Virgin Media 'fastest wi-fi' advert banned by watchdog
Advertising regulator tells firm to withdraw "fastest wi-fi guarantee of any major provider" advert.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67691570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
E3: Once world's biggest gaming show permanently axed
The annual video game expo struggled to stay popular after gaming giants launched their own events.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67695639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Fortnite maker Epic Games wins case against Google Play Store
The ruling on anti-competitive practices deals a blow to a key part of Google's technology empire.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67688720?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Controversial clothes hook spy cameras for sale on Amazon
The hidden devices remain available despite being at the centre of a US case against the firm.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67652317?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023
Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in their opening weekend.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67685891?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
TikTok to reopen Indonesia shop after $1.5bn deal
In October, TikTok Shop shut down in Indonesia to comply with new rules in South East Asia's biggest economy.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67678703?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost
The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter - now X - but its owner has now reinstated him.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67673623?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Grand Theft Auto 6: Car-top twerking, flamingos in a crazy Miami
The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer depicts the city's extremes - what does it tell us about US culture?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67644452?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence
The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67668469?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft's links with OpenAI to be reviewed by competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if ties between the two could be considered a merger.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67657895?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year
The fantasy RPG claims Game of the Year at the ceremony dubbed the Oscars of the gaming world.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67656550?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk calls for firing of Disney chief Bob Iger in ad spat
It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67656437?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Mobile firms face £3bn claim for overcharging
Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their mobiles.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67649539?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Facebook and Messenger to encrypt messages automatically
UK politicians and police have opposed the move, arguing it will make it harder to spot child abuse.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67646047?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
The people creating digital clones of themselves
Business leaders and experts are making online copies of themselves to answer the questions they get.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67623614?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims
Facebook and Instagram are rife with child abuse, the New Mexico attorney general alleges.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67640177?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
'Red gold': Why saffron production is dwindling in India
The spice saffron fetches huge sums of money, but is hard to grow and Indian production is falling.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67143765?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past
Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67507932?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
GTA 6: Streams soar for 70s rocker Tom Petty thanks to trailer
Tom Petty's B-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in streams on Spotify.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67635381?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67633980?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked
Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech company 23andMe said.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67624182?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Young-looking porn users may face extra age-checks
New draft guidance sets out how porn websites and apps should stop children viewing their content.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67615719?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Grand Theft Auto VI trailer finally revealed
Rockstar Games releases the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it is leaked online.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67588537?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tesla whistleblower casts doubt on car safety
A former Tesla worker turned whistleblower has spoken to the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67591311?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks
Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds to fraudsters.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67591310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology
After playing their farewell concert, the rock stars announce they will continue as a virtual band.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67611691?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs
The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67611361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67599937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring it, say MPs.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67590468?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Why weather in games is getting more realistic
Games developers are putting more effort into recreating lifelike rain, fog and wind - but why?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67155047?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
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