Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech.
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Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later
Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rdy132q3...
Google abusing ad tech dominance, UK competition watchdog finds
The regulator says anti-competitive practices could be harming online publishers and advertisers.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80en9nvlp...
Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue
Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly3ld9wy3...
Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'
Pavel Durov has hit back at French authorities following his arrest in Paris last week.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78lgzl919...
Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force
In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74lgwkrmr...
YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos
The platform says it is acting on concerns about teens being over-exposed to "idealised" body types.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c049kn7wlg...
Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030
The car maker's decision comes as industry faces slowing demand in some major markets for electric vehicles.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ejye3943...
AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court
The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yk5mdj9g...
Markets slide as Nvidia shares plunge almost 10%
Stocks drop as disappointing US economic data dampened investor optimism about the AI boom.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlrw01g45...
Phone companies asked to help tackle rise in thefts
Some 78,000 people had their phone or bag snatched last year, more than double the previous year.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced1pjd3n3...
Inside the deepfake porn crisis engulfing Korean schools
The crisis engulfing more than 500 schools and universities involves many underage victims.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdlpj9zn9...
'It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys
An insider tells the BBC why teenage boys are being targeted with extreme content.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdqzxypd...
'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them'
A voice over artist found out his voice had been taken when he heard a chatbot on a podcast using it.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3d9zv5095...
Top Brazil court to vote on decision to ban Musk's X
Justice Alexandre Moraes has called on the court to vote on whether or not to uphold the suspension.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkmpe53l6...
Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'
The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdey4prn3e...
Brazil Supreme Court orders suspension of X
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3rnl5qv...
Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?
Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg64pwxzln...
X braced for Brazil ban as judge's deadline passes
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg41n533z...
S Korea boss arrested over deadly fire at battery plant
The arrest of Aricell's chief executive follows an investigation that found multiple safety failings.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y35nvvep...
Nvidia shares sink despite record sales of $30bn
The California-based technology giant has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c984jrj24w...
Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?
Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl7y71krnj...
Klarna: AI lets us cut thousands of jobs - but pay more
The firm wants to reduce staff levels to 2,000 works through its use of AI in marketing and customer service.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80e1gp9m9...
Man posing as teen YouTuber jailed for global sextortion
Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Rasheed blackmailed 286 people - majority of them children - from 20 countries.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp35z4z08q...
Barbie can beat smartphone addiction, firm claims
Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2x52y0wv...
Esports champ wants to get into real world of motorsport
Luke Bennett won a cash prize after winning the sim racing event at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6ywyg28n...
Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden 'pressure' over Covid
The billionaire says White House officials pressured Meta to remove content 'for months' in 2021.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxlpjlgdz...
Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff
The move comes after similar announcements, including in the US and European Union.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2n091v4m...
Uber fined £246m for personal data transfer
The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy76v561g4...
Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'
Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8ne8r1yy...
Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours
A new law has come into effect that allows employees to ignore communications from employers after hours.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y32g7203...
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg2kz9kn9...
Should you have to pay for online privacy?
Some websites have started introducing paywalls which can be lifted with data rather than cash.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93599ejde...
Yemen weapons dealers selling machine-guns on X
The traders operate in the capital Sana’a and other areas under control of the Houthis.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86l4pl607...
Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay
The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrj9r5qpe...
Seven things we learned from Gamescom opening night
Setting the stage for the next 12 months, here is what we found out from Europe's biggest gaming show.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8xjqg2e9...
Vogue publisher and ChatGPT owner OpenAI strike deal
The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement to be struck between OpenAI and a major media company.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqjvl9z9w...
London through the ages inspires Civilization VII
An eight year wait for news on the next Civilization game is finally over.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dp64e0r8...
Trump falsely implies Taylor Swift endorses him with AI images
Taylor Swift has yet to weigh in on the 2024 election, but endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y87l6rx5...
Disney drops bid to stop allergy death lawsuit over Disney+ terms
The firm had argued the case should go to arbitration because of its streaming service's small print.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr7r9djxj0...
Who is British tech tycoon Mike Lynch?
The co-founder of British tech firm Autonomy was once labelled the UK equivalent of Bill Gates.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxl5kpvrg...
X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row
The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjv857ple...
Actors demand action over 'disgusting' explicit video game scenes
They say the scenes, which they often don't know about in advance, leave them "shaken" and "upset."
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c23l4ml51j...
Fortnite back on Android mobiles and some iPhones
Fortnite, which is one of the most popular games in the world, has been unavailable for four years.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70j5rx72y...
Respected gaming magazine praised after sudden closure
Industry professionals say Game Informer will be "much-missed" after 33 years of gaming coverage.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9z8k8g0g...
'Nothing stopping' child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp, group warns
The Internet Watch Foundation is calling for more mechanisms to be put in place to protect children.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyn1513l5...
Tech firm apologises for hostess lampshade outfits
The company-branded lampshades, which obscured the women's faces, have been called "creepy" and "sexist."
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y5r11xmk...
Disney+ terms prevent allergy death lawsuit, Disney says
The entertainment giant says the terms of a free trial prevent it from being sued for wrongful death.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jl0ekjr0...
China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery
Zeekr says the new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl20971wx...
Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?
The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled with tech issues.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0np2y519...
YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56
One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for two years.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75nwnvvqr...
A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech
Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why?
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ej9e4lqp...
Delta Airlines laces into CrowdStrike, says it lost $500m in outage
The US-based carrier has indicated it will sue both CrowdStrike and Microsoft for the damages
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6284e7r7d...
The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians
Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmj2jkppvx...
Secrets of hovering kestrels to help drones beat city winds
Researchers hope they could inspire new drone and plane designs able to better cope with turbulence.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89wlnz1nz...
Elon Musk shares faked far-right 'detainment camp' post
The image was faked to look like it had come from the Daily Telegraph website.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp35w0kj2y...
The real story of the news website accused of fuelling riots
The BBC tracks down a Canadian hockey player, a dad in Pakistan and a Texan named Kevin linked to Channel3Now.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y38gjp4y...
Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'
The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible."
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c624r77gnm...
Online games likely to be hit if strikes continue - union
The union leading the video game performers' strike says multiplayer games might be first affected.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgddkq2zx...
Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'
The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn47798gxx...
What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?
The US government says it wants 'structural relief' after a judge found the search giant broke the law.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9eegg0rd...
'No choice' but to shut X San Francisco office - Musk
It comes just weeks after the multi-billionaire said he would move X and his rocket firm SpaceX to Texas.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yddlq0e2...
Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules
The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k44x6mge...
Social media firms must take action on agitators, says Cooper
The home secretary said firms are not removing 'criminal material' fast enough after protests in the UK.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ydddy3qz...
Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams
Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds Bank estimates.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm5251vgp8...
Ex-CNN star Lemon sues Musk over cancelled X show
The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire unfairly terminated a partnership with the celebrity presenter.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28e87473x...
Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans
The BBC has learned the new Labour government has shelved £1.3bn of funding for tech and AI projects.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyx5x44vny...
Apple sales rebound as AI bets scramble markets
Apple sales returned to growth, but Intel reported a sales slump and announced sweeping job cuts.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c16j3318n0...
Uber strikes EV deal with Chinese Tesla rival BYD
The two companies say they will offer drivers financial incentives to switch to electric cars.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cley0xn8e8...
Can technology fix the 'broken' concert ticketing system?
The increased use of AI may prevent tickets being resold at excessively high prices.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cml2p8nvzp...
Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge
Sales of Instagram and Facebook adverts have soared, delivering a surge in profits for parent company Meta.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0dmel29mk...
Tinder parent company cuts jobs as subscriber numbers slump
The number of people paying for the world's most popular dating app has continued to slide.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0xj08l905...
TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident
Singapore officials say they are investigating the incident, which hospitalised 57 people.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw9yzyvyex...
Microsoft apologises after thousands report new outage
Microsoft said it was looking at a 'network infrastructure' issue impacting its services.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c903e793w7...
Poor security let hackers access 40 million voters' details
The UK data watchdog says weak passwords and unpatched software were responsible for the hack.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c724e12zpn...
Nine-year-old Deadpool game sells for £300 after film hype
The game is no longer available for digital download, so fans must seek out physical copies to play it.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnk4510vp7...
Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services
The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c035y64vyv...
Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage
Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5xy12pyn...
Video game performers go on strike over AI
The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ngy53qyq...
What's behind the global self-storage boom?
Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722xdddl4...
ChatGPT reveals search feature in Google challenge
OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its artificial intelligence (AI) bot.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c897qz1qex...
Shares drop in US and Asia as AI stocks slide
Tech stocks lead declines as investors reconsider rally fuelled by artificial intelligence.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck5gp185n6...
Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria
The scammers were posing as young women online to trick people into sending sexually explicit material.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1jpdg4en...
CrowdStrike to improve testing after 'bug' caused outage
The cybersecurity company's mistake caused millions of PCs not to work on Friday.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce58p0048r...
Why tech bros are turning to Trump
The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1j8dvw73...
Cyber-security firm rejects $23bn Google takeover
In an internal memo to staff, the firm's founder and chief executive said he was 'flattered'.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gdlng47k...
Google u-turn over long-running plan to cut cookies
The idea was first announced four years ago, but after a series of delays it has now been cancelled.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51y7q0qv7...
Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year
The billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz5reve847...
CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues
Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c725knvnk5...
'Significant number' of devices back up - CrowdStrike
Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl7e33n1d...
IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS
NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crge037gey...
Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage
Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5xy12pyn...
IT outage exposes fragility of tech infrastructure
Ultimately, when systems wobble, there is little that can be done - except wait for a fix.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ngv0nw61...
Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos
The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg3m4jgdpr...
Warning IT problems could take days to fix
The manual fix required means it could take days for big organisations to get back to normal.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4vgq5150...
Crowdstrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage
A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp4wnrxqle...
How a single IT update caused global havoc
Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwdyxx0v6...
Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks
Major banks, media outlets, telecom providers and an airline are among those reporting to be affected.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2g5lvwkl...
Can we make work meetings more bearable?
The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c19k0vy2gw...
Chip stocks drop on fears US to toughen China rules
The sell-off came after a report that the US may further tighten rules on equipment exports to China.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7241wmknm...
Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender-identity law
Mr Musk has become increasingly involved in US politics and said the new law was the "last straw".
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1vd097z7r...
'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled
Oxford Ionics claim to have created the first quantum chip of its kind that could be mass-produced.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgxq789931...
Olympic esports will level the playing field, says boss
The CEO of one of competitive gaming's top teams says the new event will draw new audiences.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm52d2n5er...
Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages
A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cprq1d280g...
Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban
The move comes after sales and distribution of its products were banned by the Biden administration.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyr7ex16p3...
As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?
As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51yl7q8z4...
EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users
The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0y1ezpv5...
Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm
Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gd1n5kmy...
India's X alternative Koo to shut down services
The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced3l44v98...
Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring
The devices have high profile users, including Kim Kardashian and and some England footballers.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c978902e0l...
Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%
The gaming giant said its PC Game Pass subscription would increase by £2 to £9.99 per month.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czk0dzkjln...
Tech giant Samsung hit with indefinite strike
A union for almost a quarter of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over better pay and benefits.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51yelv4e7...
Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack
Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c729e3qr48...
China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal
The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp08d1nq1y...
Brazil blocks Meta from using social media posts to train AI
Brazil's data protection regulator says it aims to protect users, the company says it is disappointed.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7291l3nvw...
Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%
The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c25l0yyzjv...
Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?
Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqv5l6vnvq...
Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage
The platform says it's because of 'evolving' industry standards but sellers say they feel 'betrayed.'
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c725wr19lz...
India's X alternative Koo to shut down services
The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ced3l44v98...
Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares
In February, Mr Bezos announced that he would sell shares in technology giant worth around $8.5bn.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51yvm3354...
AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions
The tech giant says it will be difficult to meet its net zero target due to AI using so much energy.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51yvz51k2...
How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple
The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nglq80w7...
Rupert Murdoch's Fox to launch Netflix rival in UK
Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn385lgk0v...
The fastest data in the world
Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clkkllxm4j...
Meta accused of breaching law over 'pay or consent' ad model
The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clky017yl1...
Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test
The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently on the market.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9dp3ye77...
Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut
Webtoon Entertainment says it has 170m monthly active users in over 150 countries around the world.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nglpj3dl...
India seeks report on iPhone factory hiring practices
The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at its factory in Tamil Nadu state.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cydvp336y3...
VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian
Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by around 50% after the announcement.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1ddmxmz1l...
Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company
His removal comes four years after he was abruptly dropped by streaming platform, Twitch.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq55x8v8nv...
Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctioned
The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first nuclear weapons.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxxxx1w9zn...
The screen tech that can do almost anything
New technology promises TV and phone screens that use much less electricity than current models.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nn6z6z4y...
Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire
At least 22 people have been confirmed dead while eight others were injured, local authorities say.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgggmeyjj...
Apple in breach of law on App Store, says EU
It is the first time a company has been found to be in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5111qxl2n...
TikTok confirms it offered US government a 'kill switch'
The platform made the disclosure as part of its legal challenge against a law forcing its sale in the US.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwwz7l02j...
London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data
The gang shared almost 400GB of the private information on their darknet site and Telegram channel.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9ww90j9dj...
US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links
Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqq7663wd...
Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips
The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8884389l3...
Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams
The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the explosive rise.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8003dd8jz...
Don't blame us for people suffering - London hospital hackers
They claim the cyber attack - which has disrupted more than 1,000 procedures - was politically motivated.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceddqglk7q...
Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company
The stock ended the trading day at nearly $136, up 3.5%, making it more valuable than Microsoft.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrr40x0z2...
TikTok faces new US claim of violating child privacy
The allegation from US regulators adds to the growing pressure faced by the social media firm.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg7z9d8r...
Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn
The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers are really ordering.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722gne7qn...
Apple scraps its Pay Later loan scheme in US
The decision marks a retreat for Apple from its plans to offer traditional financial services.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c255y82y9x...
Software giant Adobe accused of 'trapping customers'
Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made it too onerous to cancel.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98825z833...
US surgeon general wants social media warning labels
Vivek Murthy says social media increases the risk that children will experience anxiety and depression.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98821dn27...
Virtual cameramen: The unsung heroes of esports
A different kind of esports pro explains how they capture all the action during tense matches.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl44rk358k...
'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen'
A Spanish filmmaker turned the cameras on herself and made a "sextortion diary" after being blackmailed.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmmm75407j...
Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package?
He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him?
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9rre6nwnp...
The battle for Gen Z social shoppers
If TikTok is banned in the US, where might its social shoppers go?
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511p8gdn2...
Bank fires employees over fake keyboard activity
Wells Fargo has fired a number of workers, after reviewing claims of fake keyboard activity.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjll01220y...
Nasa astronaut distress message broadcast in error
Space agency says the clip was from a training exercise which was accidentally put on YouTube,
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2jj985595...
Musk says Tesla investors voting yes for pay deal
Tesla is due to make an official announcement on the result of the vote at a meeting on Thursday.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cleezyxjv4...
Dan's the man: Why Chinese women are looking to ChatGPT for love
A jailbreak version of ChatGPT is becoming popular with women who prefer it to real world dating.
source https://www.bbc.com/articles/c4nnje9rpj...
'We are creating new crops five-times faster'
How artificial intelligence is increasingly helping the arable farming sector.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9xxjx7e2g...
Gaming giant Steam accused of ripping off 14m UK gamers
Legal claim alleges Steam's market dominance means consumers are paying too much for video games.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwwyj6v24...
Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI
The multi-billionaire Tesla boss filed the lawsuit against the ChatGPT developer at the end of February.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw008xgn49...
GameStop raises over $2bn after Roaring Kitty rally
The company said it had sold all 75 million shares it had offered to investors.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl442gzlme...
College students on life without a smartphone
Ten teenagers swap their smartphones for brick phones as part of a week-long digital detox.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cp66ylez04...
The AI or real quiz: Euro 2024 edition
Do you think you have what it takes to spot the AI images of footballers from the real ones? See if you can spot what's artificial intelligence and what's real.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7bmv...
Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhones in AI overhaul
The company has been slower to roll out generative AI features than rivals including Google and Microsoft.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nn5mejl8...
Genetic testing firm 23andMe investigated over hack
Criminals gained access to 6.9 million records when the firm was hacked in October 2023.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gg17pq5y...
Scammers use fake X accounts to impersonate airlines
Holidaymakers are warned about scams where fake social media accounts are used to impersonate airlines.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3371r7l1...
Dead in 6 hours: How Nigerian sextortion scammers targeted my son
Jenn Buta has been campaigning since her son was targeted by sextortionists in Nigeria - a hotspot for scammers.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2llzppyx0...
Xbox donated to charity shop could fetch thousands
The green Hulk-branded gaming device is being auctioned by the British Heart Foundation.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce440j9gdl...
The Nvidia CEO christened the Taylor Swift of tech
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has nothing short of rock star status, which is on full display at events.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq55ek28z9...
Scientists enlist AI to interpret meaning of barks
They are also digging into whether AI can tell a dog's age, gender and breed based on the noises it makes.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8887lx1z3...
Plans to use Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI criticised
Public posts, images and image captions will also be used to develop parent company Meta's AI tools.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw99n3qjey...
Mother hits out at Meta over sextortion death data delay
Murray Dowey, 16, from Dunblane took his own life last December after being blackmailed online.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cekkr4lvl8...
Court rules Google must face £13bn advertising lawsuit
The search giant's parent Alphabet called the case 'incoherent' in arguments to get the case dropped.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlle3k92z...
Australia drops case against X over stabbing videos
The case was seen as a test of Australia's ability to enforce online safety rules on social media giants.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv229qm7ne...
TikTok says cyber-attack hit brands and celebrities
The video-sharing app told the BBC that a "very limited" number of accounts had been compromised.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl770d121g...
Instagram tests forcing users to watch adverts
The "ad break" feature it is trialling means users cannot scroll or swipe past adverts as usual.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c877y6mxdp...
The Epoch Times CFO charged in $67m money laundering plot
CFO Bill Guan allegedly led a team at the news outlet that was behind a global money laundering scheme.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg66xe59zy...
Donald Trump joins TikTok despite previously wanting ban
The former president joins the current US leader in using the platform despite backing concerns.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyjj08vvz4...
MrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribers
Jimmy Donaldson, already the most-subscribed individual on the platform, has claimed another title.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8440yxd92...
Shein set to file for £50bn London listing - reports
Shein has been linked to unethical business practices, including forced labour allegations.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9770yz274...
All Santander staff and '30 million' customers hacked
Their data is being sold online by the same gang who this week claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6ppv06e3n...
Wordle in legal row with geography spinoff, Worldle
The New York Times, Wordle's owner, accuses similarly-named geography game of "creating confusion."
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrr5ee5zv...
One of world's biggest botnets taken down, US says
Law enforcement agencies from around the world have shut down an alleged global malware network which stole $5.9bn.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0448y8ryd...
Call of Duty to go to Game Pass in gaming shake-up
The videogame is the biggest title ever to be made available on a subscription service from day one.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cneew1weer...
Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike
A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx7768n6pn...
Ex-FTX executive sentenced to over 7 years in prison
Ryan Salame is one of four former top bosses from Sam Bankman-Fried's firms to plead guilty to charges.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqee727vnz...
New AI products much hyped but not much used, study says
Research suggests people are only using products like ChatGPT a few times to try them out.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511x4g7x7...
WhatsApp boss in online spat with Elon Musk
The messaging app's boss has taken to social media to deny Mr Musk's claim it "exports user data."
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ddwymz8e...
Beckham scores Euros deal with China tech giant
The announcement comes as the Euros football tournament is due to kick off in Germany next month.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0091d3l0...
Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech
'I thought why don’t we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11nnwp64...
'I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech'
Live facial recognition is becoming increasingly common on UK high streets. Should we be worried?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-690559...
Google AI search says to glue pizza and eat rocks
Google has defended the answers given by AI Overview, describing them as "isolated examples".
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11gzejgz...
Google to make Pixel phones and drones in India
The tech giant is set to manufacture advanced versions of the smartphone in Tamil Nadu state.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq55z7ynjy...
Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars
He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq55zd2xjr...
Pope clears way for 'God's influencer' to become a saint
Carlo Acutis, who was born in London, is set to become the first millennial to be canonised.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11kyy58d...
PSNI could be fined £750k over data breach
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) could be fined £750,000 for a major data breach last year.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czqqjglq1l...
Scarlett Johansson's AI row has echoes of Silicon Valley's bad old days
A clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrr70zm41...
BT to refund EE & Plusnet customers over exit fees
The telecoms giant did not provide clear details of contract lengths and exit fees to customers.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c133lj5e3y...
UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
The ICO wants to know the safeguards around Recall, which can take screengrabs of your screen every few seconds.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwwqp6nx1...
Scarlett Johansson 'shocked' by AI chatbot imitation
The star says she is "shocked" after OpenAI launched a chatbot with a voice "eerily similar" to her own.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm559l5g52...
Electricity grids creak as AI demands soar
Data centre electricity demand is forecast to double in four years, putting energy grids under pressure.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj5ll89dy2...
ChatGPT to lose voice over Scarlett Johansson similarity
The flirty, conversational upgrade to OpenAI's chatbot has been compared by some to 2013 film Her.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51188y6n6...
BT scraps digital landline switch deadline
BT has ditched its timetable to move landline customers from copper wire to digital.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5119g5z4q...
Tech Life: Help for cancer patients
The machine that allows patients to take their own blood samples for analysis from home.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5w...
The UK-made boxing game gunning for heavyweight success
How a small British developer hopes to put boxing back in contention in the video game sports genre.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj5ll4350v...
Pornhub partners with UK child abuse fighting charity
They want porn sites to adopt new voluntary standards on fighting online child abuse.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9rzr4n17z...
Sony Music slams tech giants for unauthorised use of stars' songs
Sony Music suspects Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have used music from the likes of Adele and Beyonce.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0434yx8vg...
EU investigates Facebook and Instagram over child safety
The EU will examine if the platforms are addictive and how effectively they check the ages of users
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2d2j8y38...
Period trackers 'coercing' women into sharing risky information
Research finds poor data management practices such as not being able to delete data about abortions.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmj6j3d8xj...
'Chinese social media turned me from Ukrainian to Russian'
As generative AI develops so quickly, regulating it and protecting people has become a challenge.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c25rre8ww5...
PlayStation names joint CEOs after Jim Ryan’s retirement
The role has been split into two separate top jobs, dividing up hardware and software.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51nnry66r...
US bans China crypto-miner from nuclear base area
Chinese firm MineOne Partners has been ordered to sell land it owns near a US nuclear missile site.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c03dd6g1l4...
New version of Chat-GPT can teach maths and flirt
OpenAI has unveiled a new, faster version of its generative AI tool, ChatGPT.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2xx1xe2e...
Unjammable navigation tech gets first airborne test
The test comes amid concern about the vulnerability of satellite navigation systems to blocking.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz744gpl1d...
Shares in meme stock GameStop mount a return
Shares in Gamestop, the original meme stock, surge again as 'Roaring Kitty' returns online.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c90zz8gw0q...
Marvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviews
The game's developers said the controversial terms gamers were told to agree to was a miscommunication.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1wwlvd9y...
Internet access linked to higher wellbeing, study finds
The Oxford study comes as concern about the impact of internet use prompts laws in many countries.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89z2v0pjl...
Is social media worth paying for?
As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-689775...
Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use
Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-689728...
Apple faces celebrity backlash over piano crushing
Hugh Grant and Justine Bateman among those to criticise the destruction in "tone deaf" iPad advert.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cld0rxlqgg...
Chinese PR boss says sorry for glorifying overwork
Baidu's Qu Jing tells workers she does not care for them because, 'I am not your mum'.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz4x5nnpe8...
Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services
The media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51nz9d2w3...
'We owe our children': Grieving parents say social media costs lives
Bereaved families whose children's deaths were linked to social media are sharing their stories with the BBC.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-689724...
US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei
The US confirmed it revoked licences allowing the export of some goods to Chinese tech giant.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgxwpql2e8...
FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims
The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wz3wkrdj...
Tame toxic algorithms to protect children, big tech told
Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrx13jj9p...
TikTok sues to block US law which could ban app
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72pqlgqe4...
Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer
The Bafta award-winning game's developer is being closed alongside other studios owned by Bethesda.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72p5epzj2...
UK startup gets $1bn funding for self-driving car tech
The funding being given to Wayve represents the biggest ever investment in a European AI firm.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgypzg4ed...
Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check
First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglvpd6n3d...
Starliner: Nasa to fly new craft to space station
Two Nasa astronauts are due to set off to the International Space Station in a new spacecraft in the early hours of Tuesday morning UK time.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpeg21x7n7...
Acclaimed photographer cracks Instagram in his 80s
Over a seven-decade career David Hurn has photographed everyone from the Beatles to Audrey Hepburn.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89zeg04w8...
From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics
Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-689209...
Have the wheels come off for Tesla?
As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-689470...
Electric car driver turned away from hospital car park
Experts say it does not make sense as research suggests petrol cars are much more likely to catch fire.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c90zjne2v0...
Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year
Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99zxzjqw2...
TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute
The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cll4ggr8re...
Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit
The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14kzw7x14...
New law aims to protect devices from hackers
Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-689178...
Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal
A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgxwlqej0j...
Tesla profits slump by more than a half
The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72pvz18x4...
Tesla China rival BYD sees profits and sales fall
Car maker takes a hit from weakening demand and price war in the world's largest electric vehicle market.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9rznkq3vq...
World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action
It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx7d34nl5v...
Musk in China to discuss enabling full self driving
China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-689149...
Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump
Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl40v5x483...
TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban
The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87zp82247...
Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for baby
An IT glitch leaves the cabin crew expecting to welcome a baby on board rather than a centenarian.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wz7pvvjy...
EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature
The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9ez1zzmmj...
Spotify turns up volume to make record profits
The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-688845...
How robots are taking over warehouse work
At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-686395...
Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users' HIV status
The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users' data.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj7mxnvz42...
Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?
Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxen4v97d...
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-688439...
EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature
The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9ez1zzmmj...
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-686817...
Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall
The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d4g8jz57...
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'
The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-688677...
Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns
IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx9wezr1d1...
Influential women's tech network shuts down unexpectedly
Women Who Code, which had hundreds of thousands of members globally, has dissolved after a board vote.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0769446n...
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-686817...
Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls
Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck7ly07gmx...
My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die
A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg3q95ednq...
Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce
Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-688181...
Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy
iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem."
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-687788...
Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv27e9qn4q...
Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi
The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in India as the firm faces slowing demand.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n1ldx5kl...
All you need to know for tonight's Bafta Games Awards
Zelda, Baldur's Gate 3 and Spider-Man 2 are among the frontrunners at this year's ceremony.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72pjyl4w0...
Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy
iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem."
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-687788...
Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv27e9qn4q...
World of Warcraft to return to China
China's NetEase and games publisher Activision Blizzard end their feud which had angered fans.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czq5xyj2dw...
TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app
Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon".
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge8j2dyg1...
Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk
The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain accounts.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2ygp5pdq...
Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans
The tech giant is cutting 600 jobs from its abandoned self-driving car project, reports say.
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98rz9nq9r...
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage
Services have been restored after users of Meta platforms reported problems on Wednesday.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687278...
TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app
Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon".
source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge8j2dyg1...
Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips
Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687380...
X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users
The site formerly known as Twitter is giving premium access to those with more than 2,500 verified followers.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-687182...
Will Truth Social solve Trump's money problems?
Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687166...
Google looks to AI paywall option, claims report
Search giant is reportedly considering charging for premium features in a major shake-up.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687278...
Google to delete records from Incognito tracking
The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687091...
Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business
Amazon Web Services represents 14% of the firm's overall revenue but the firm is shifting strategies.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687293...
Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally
The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687057...
Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to 'predatory' AI
In an open letter, also signed by Katy Perry, the artists said AI was being used to steal their voices.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-687178...
Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally
The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687057...
Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait
The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687057...
Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech
How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5w...
Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer
The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686756...
Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'
National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686641...
Google to delete records from Incognito tracking
The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-687091...
Payout for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias case
A black delivery driver's account was removed after facial-recognition software failed to recognise him.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686554...
UK firm's 4K video cameras head to space station
London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-685796...
'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years
The former billionaire has been sentenced for massive fraud and money laundering.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-686564...
Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is the most-followed streamer in the world, with 19m followers on Twitch.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686743...
European flying car technology sold to China
The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686692...
Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'
National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686641...
Payout for Uber Eats driver in discrimination case
A black delivery driver's account was removed after facial-recognition software failed to recognise him.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686554...
Elon Musk's X anti-hate group case thrown out
A US judge says Mr Musk's social media firm had sued to punish its critics.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686578...
EU opens investigations into Apple, Meta and Google
If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686550...
All Nationwide payments to banks 'delayed'
The building society has apologised and says it is "working to get things back to normal."
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686351...
Vodafone-Three merger could lead to higher prices
Merger of two of the UK's biggest mobile network providers could now face an in-depth investigation.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686309...
'Mass surveillance' fears over law change plans
Trade body techUK outlines "substantial concerns" over plans to amend the Investigatory Powers Act.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686252...
Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege
With a loyal fanbase, Apple is in a unique position which is now under fire, writes Zoe Kleinman.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686317...
India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal
The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-686133...
UK start-up to beam 4K video from space station
London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-685796...
Fraud risk for Vans customers after data breach
The footwear firm's parent company was hacked and customers' personal information stolen.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686150...
British AI pioneer joins Microsoft
Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind - which was bought by Google - is to lead Microsoft AI.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-686070...
Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip
The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-686031...
How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping
Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-685633...
Government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years
A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-685970...
Apex Legends esports final delayed by hack claims
A major tournament is postponed after unwanted cheats appear during matches in the online shooter.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-685960...
Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers
The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-685941...
Norfolk Council leads £385m legal win over Apple
The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-685802...
McDonald's unable to serve food after system outage
The restaurant chain is facing technical problems with its tills, leaving customers unable to order.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-685731...
Major internet outages reported across Africa
Outages have been reported in South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana and Burkina Faso.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-685690...
Judge rules computer scientist not Bitcoin inventor
Judge says Dr Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the cryptocurrency's mysterious inventor.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-685673...
'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'
AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-684889...
Neil Young to rejoin Spotify after Joe Rogan row
The star had removed his music in a protest over vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-685526...
Sail-powered cargo ship 'shows potential of wind'
Using sails reduced ship's fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions, company data indicates.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-685436...
Google AI chatbot restricts election answers
Elections are due to be held around the world this year including in the US, India and the UK.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-685512...
China tech giant Xiaomi starts electric car sales
The launch comes as a cut-throat price war intensifies in the world's biggest car market.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-685411...
'Confused' TikTokers deluge US lawmakers' phones
The company "weaponised" its US users in a lobbying effort against a bill before Congress, sources say.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-685176...
Airbnb bans indoor security cameras in properties
Customers have previously voiced concerns about the use of security cameras inside properties.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-685411...
Trump says a ban on TikTok would only help Facebook
After trying to ban TikTok when he was president, Mr Trump now opposes a bill that targets the app.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-685387...
Reddit aims for $6.4bn valuation in shares sale
The social media website is one of the most popular in the world but struggles to make a profit.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-685353...
US firm ends takeover interest in Currys
Investment firm Elliot says it will not bid for the retailer after being rejected "multiple times".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-685324...
Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju is now fighting to survive
The tech giant is teetering on the precipice after investors voted to out its CEO last month.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-683998...
Apple 'like Godfather' with new App Store rules
As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-685172...
TV star shaken after Jaguar brakes fail during drive
Craig Phillips describes "terrifying feeling" when brakes failed on his Jaguar I-Pace
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-685147...
Production of Duvel beer hit by cyber-attack
A suspected ransomware attack has left the Belgian brewer unable to make beer at four of its sites.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-685121...
Bill that could ban TikTok approved by US House panel
The proposed law would prohibit apps controlled by "foreign adversaries". TikTok has urged users to protest.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-685054...
The pressures of remaking a classic game
How a new team went about creating a new version of 2013 "masterpiece" Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-684801...
Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets
Linwei Ding is also accused of secretly working for Chinese competitors.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-684975...
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at Musk criticism
OpenAI rejects claims it is focusing too much on profit, saying it is an idea Elon Musk endorsed.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684882...
iPhone China sales slide as Huawei soars - report
Apple phone sales fell 24% in the first six weeks of the year, according to researcher Counterpoint.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-684869...
BBC Verify: How to spot AI fakes in the US election
The BBC's Marianna Spring explains the key to recognising AI-generated images circulating on social media.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-684722...
Bitcoin price surges past $69,000 to new all-time high
The cryptocurrency has leapt in value after US finance giants poured billions into buying bitcoins.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684234...
Tesla plant halts production after suspected arson
The factory, near Berlin, has been the subject of protests by environmental activists.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684792...
N Korea hacked S Korea chip firms, Seoul says
South Korea's spy agency says Pyongyang is trying to produce its own semiconductors for weapons.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-684760...
EU fines Apple €1.8bn for breaking streaming rules
It comes after Spotify complained about a block on telling users about cheaper alternatives to app store.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684677...
Nissan accused of dumping its electric car pioneers
Owners of older vehicles tell the BBC of their anger that their cars' apps will stop working.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684262...
How big banks are becoming 'Bitcoin whales'
There will only ever be 21 million bitcoins, and US financial giants are buying up thousands.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684345...
Elon Musk sues OpenAI over Microsoft links
The lawsuit accuses the firm of abandoning its founding principle of benefiting humanity.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684459...
AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high
Investors expect artificial intelligence to unleash a new wave of growth.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-684391...
Plans to double e-bike power 'could cause severe fires'
A safety charity and trade body have criticised government proposals for more powerful e-bikes.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684391...
Star Wars game cancelled as EA cuts 670 jobs
Electronic Arts says it will focus on its existing titles, as the gaming industry job cuts continue.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684345...
Winklevoss firm to return $1.1bn to customers
Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss - known for their legal dispute with Facebook.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-684324...
'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI'
The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-684114...
What is Bitcoin? Key crypto terms and what they mean
As Bitcoin's price makes headlines once more, here's a look at some key crypto terms and their meanings.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-639630...
The celebrities 'deepfaked' for US influencer's ads
Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-683829...
Why Google's 'woke' AI problem won't be an easy fix
The firm paused its AI image generation tool after claims it was over-correcting against the risk of being racist.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684126...
PlayStation to axe 900 jobs and close London studio
The layoffs are the latest to hit the tech sector, which has seen big cutbacks worldwide since 2023.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-684047...
More music leaving TikTok over Universal row
At first artists signed to the label were removed, but now writers are being taken off the platform.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-684126...
Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia
Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-682306...
Work to do on smart mouthguards - Townsend
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says "more work" is required to make smart mouthguards "correct" after an alert prompted the temporary withdrawal of prop Zander Ferguson against England.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/683967...
Oprah and Nigella deepfaked in influencer 'manifestation' ads
Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-677030...
The 'mind-bending' bionic arm powered by AI
BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out a high-tech prosthetic promising a 'full range of human motion'.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-683684...
Reddit moves forward with share listing plan
The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-683727...
Critics say Final Fantasy Rebirth a stunning sequel
Reviews of the highly anticipated follow-up to 2020's Remake praise its open world and story.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-683686...
Thousands report issues with US mobile services
Tracking website Downdetector shows a spike in issues for users of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-683690...
How AI is helping the search for extraterrestrial life
Artificial intelligence software is being used to look for signs of alien lifeforms.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-683460...
Xbox games coming to Nintendo Switch named
Grounded and Pentiment are the first of four games Microsoft is making available to rivals.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-683123...
Don't dry your iPhone in a bag of rice, says Apple
The popular remedy risks "small particles" entering the phone and causing damage, new advice says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-683571...
X briefly suspends account of Alexei Navalny's widow
The social media platform - formerly Twitter - says Yulia Navalny's account was "mistakenly" blocked.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-683502...
Don't buy our game if you're broke - Helldivers boss
The lead developer of the smash-hit online shooter says it's worth waiting for servers to be fixed.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-683486...
Hacker group's site taken over by law enforcement
LockBit is a major criminal gang that uses its software to steal sensitive data until a ransom is paid
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-683449...
The staff shortage in India's special effects industry
With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-680173...
Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off
Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-683307...
Big tech vows action on 'deceptive' AI in elections
Twenty firms have signed an accord pledging to stop voters being deceived but critics say it lacks teeth.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-683166...
The brewing secrets behind tastier no-alcohol beer
There's huge demand for low and no-alcohol beer and breweries are competing for the best flavour.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-681389...
Xbox, Nintendo or PlayStation: does it still matter?
Why the war between the big games console makers may be coming to an end.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-683049...
SpaceX's legal home moved to Texas, says Elon Musk
It comes after a judge in Delaware annulled his $55.8bn pay package from electric carmaker Tesla.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-683022...
Future data centres may have built-in nuclear reactors
As AI uses more electricity, new data centres could have their own nuclear power stations.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-682383...
Meta boss Zuckerberg takes a swipe at rival Apple
The Meta boss says his firm's headset is 'the best product, period' after trying Apple's rival headset.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-682827...
'AI won't steal your job, but people using it may'
Hovhannes Avoyan, founder of picture and video editing app Picsart, shares his advice for our CEO Secrets series.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-682838...
The robots delivering takeaways to Edinburgh students
A trial is under way at the University of Edinburgh using autonomous vehicles to deliver food.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-682729...
Amazon founder Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn
The multi-billionaire moved to Miami last year, where there is no tax on share sales above $250,000.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-682776...
Ransomware hits dozens of Romanian hospitals
Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-682881...
BBC iPlayer to end downloads for PCs and Macs
Mobile and tablet apps are unaffected, meaning users can still download BBC shows to watch later.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-682831...
UK chip designer Arm sees shares almost double
The firm's shares have soared since its earnings announcement last week and are now up more than 98%.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-682810...
Why it's expensive to make music festivals greener
Music festivals need a lot of electricity, but plugging into greener sources is not easy or cheap.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-678731...
Three apologises as thousands without mobile service
The firm said its engineers were working hard to fix the issues affecting its network.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-682432...
Have we lost faith in tech?
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the technology sector's damaged reputation.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-680571...
Ring doorbell customers angry at 43% price hike
Users have taken to message boards to complain about the increase, which they say is unjustified.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-682501...
US makes AI-generated robocalls illegal
The moves comes as concerns grow around misinformation and artificial intelligence ahead of the US election.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-682408...
TikTok and Temu pull cheap heaters over fire risk
It comes after consumer group Which? said most of the devices they tested posed a 'serious safety risk' to users.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-682106...
Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears
Sales of electric bikes are booming but defective batteries and chargers can cause fires.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-680552...
Celebrity chefs targeted in identity cloning scam
Heston Blumenthal and Yotam Ottolenghi among those affected by new identity fraud, BBC finds.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-681569...
Microsoft accused of u-turn on Activision job cuts
Regulators claim the firm broke a pledge when it laid-off 1,900 people at at the gaming giant.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-682396...
Disney boss bets on Fortnite and Taylor Swift
The announcement comes a day after the firm said it will launch a sports streaming service with Fox and Warner.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-682363...
The AI companions you can have conversations with
A new breed of talking AI systems are now available for increasingly realistic two-way chats.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-681657...
Chicken shop boss loses £12k in Tesla trademark row
Amanj Ali has been left out of pocket after taking on Elon Musk's company in the dispute.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-681730...
US media giants announce sports streaming platform
Walt Disney's ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery hope to capture younger audiences and save costs.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-682243...
Tesla owners told not to drive with Apple headsets
Videos have emerged showing people wearing the virtual reality headsets while in self-driving cars.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-682156...
'Russia's Google' owner pulls out of home country
Yandex has previously been accused of hiding information about the Ukraine war from the Russian public.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-682131...
Is Ireland's productivity boom real or 'artificial'?
Irelands hosts many multinational companies which makes calculating its true productivity difficult.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-679924...
British electric van maker enters administration
The UK-based operations of Arrival - once worth billions - have been placed in administration.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-682043...
Snap to lay off 'approximately' 10% of its staff
The firm said in 2023 it had 5,000 employees, suggesting around 500 people are facing redundancy.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-681476...
Fake videos on Meta should be labelled, says board
The group says a fake video of President Biden on Facebook highlights an "incoherent" policy.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-681803...
Facebook at 20: Four ways it changed the world
How the world's most popular social network has altered society, business and politics
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-681092...
Can Musk's Neuralink brain chip really change the world?
The world's richest man is betting heavily on his brain chip, but he has ground to make up.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-681690...
Should we fear an attack of the voice clones?
Audio deepfakes are easy to make, hard to detect, and getting more convincing, experts say.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-680742...
Is the Suicide Squad game dead on arrival?
Kill the Justice League's release arrives as a debate over review copies rages online.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-681737...
Former CIA hacker sentenced to 40 years in prison
Joshua Schulte, 35, was convicted in 2022 for the largest data breach in the history of the CIA.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-681763...
AI will not be the destroyer of jobs, says Bank chief
Bank of England governor says AI has "great potential" as Lords report urges UK to embrace AI.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-681700...
Zuckerberg wins on Wall Street after Washington hit
The company's shares surge as it reports a jump in users, ad sales and profits, despite Washington concerns.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-681757...
Tesla: Elon Musk moves to shift firm's legal home to Texas
The multi-billionaire says the electric car maker will move immediately to hold a shareholder vote on the matter.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68163184?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Spotify's content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits
Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit content is blocked.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68126890?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
eBay to pay $59m settlement over sales of pill-making tools
The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68063742?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing
Bosses from five of the largest social media firms were grilled about how they are protecting children.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68161632?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
PayPal cuts 2,500 jobs in the face of rising competition
It once dominated the payments industry but firms like Apple, Zelle and Block are taking market share.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68150604?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Zuckerberg among tech bosses to testify on child safety
Senators say Meta, X, TikTok, Discord and Snap are not doing enough to protect children online.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68140296?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'
The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68144741?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Fitbit customers say devices unusable after update
More than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working altogether.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68140297?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk announces first Neuralink wireless brain chip implant
The company hopes that such chips can eventually work with the brain to help tackle complex medical conditions.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68137046?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple says UK could 'secretly veto' global privacy tools
A law change to let the government block new features would be an "unprecedented overreach," it says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68128177?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
ChatGPT: Italy says OpenAI's chatbot breaches data protection rules
Italy had previously banned the AI-powered chatbot over privacy concerns.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68128396?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral
Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68123671?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation
Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before being removed.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68110476?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Meta tool to block nude images in teens' private messages
The move is designed to help stop teenagers receiving inappropriate pictures, even in encrypted chats
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68093343?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Vodafone-Three merger faces competition probe
The Competition and Markets Authority will judge whether the deal would harm the UK telecoms market.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68105256?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
BT customers unknowingly charged for Xbox Game Pass
Customers tell the BBC of "worrying" fees added to their monthly bills without their consent.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68085437?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones and iPads in EU
Users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68096730?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff
The announcement comes three months after the firm closed its huge merger with Activision-Blizzard.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68093970?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Virgin Media most-complained about broadband provider
The company says the latest data from regulator Ofcom "falls far short of our expectations".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68093374?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Palworld: Pokémon Company to investigate copying claims
The people behind Pikachu and friends finally comment on the wildly successful "Pokémon with guns".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68092330?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more
The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most popular users.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68069397?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Netflix password crackdown fuels sign-up surge
The company is planning price increases, even as many new users opt for its cheaper plan with adverts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68072955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Fake Biden robocall tells voters to skip New Hampshire primary election
An investigation is opened into the calls, which are suspected to have been artificially generated.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68064247?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Tencent's Riot Games cuts 11% of global workforce
Riot Games is the latest to cut jobs in the gaming industry after Amazon, ByteDance and Epic Games.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68064952?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video
The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68061020?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy in US
The company, whose co-founder is in jail in Montenegro, was behind the crashed TerraUSD and Luna tokens.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68055557?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Elon Musk visits site of Auschwitz death camp
The X owner's visit follows criticism of the platform for not doing enough to fight antisemitism.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68055368?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Palworld: 'Pokémon with guns' sells 5m copies in three days
The surprising success of Palword causes server crashes and exposes "serious bugs" in the game.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68055030?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
DPD error caused chatbot to swear at customer
The parcel delivery firm says the mistake was a result of a system update, which has been disabled.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68025677?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU
The EU's competition watchdog has made a decision on Amazon's bid to purchase iRobot.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68031889?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
Google starts building £790m site in Hertfordshire
The tech giant plans to use significant heat from the data centre to heat homes in the area.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68028666?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...
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