Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified.

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Ukraine was ‘sea change' for spies – GCHQ head

Sir Jeremy Fleming interviews head of US intelligence agency as guest editor of Radio 4's Today programme.

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Royal Mail hit by post-Christmas online outage

Problems emerge on the website and app on the first day of regular post following the festive period.

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TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others

Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences.

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Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.

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Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.

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FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in US to face charges

Two ex-associates plead guilty as the former "King of Crypto" is extradited from the Bahamas.

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Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads - EU

Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes.

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Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited to US, says lawyer

Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be taken from the Bahamas to the US to face fraud charges.

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Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack

The paper says its IT network is being affected by a "serious incident" and staff are working from home.

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Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government

The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law.

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Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found

Elon Musk says he will resign as soon as he finds someone "foolish enough" to take over the job.

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Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy

The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down.

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Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever

The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos.

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Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.

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Fortnite penalised after claims it tricked users

Epic Games pays $520m over claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases.

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Elon Musk asks Twitter poll if he should stay as boss

Elon Musk says he would "abide by the results" if social media users vote for him to step down.

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Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange.

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Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him.

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Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

The social media giant has also suspended the Twitter account of its new rival.

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US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out

Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October.

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Former US President Donald Trump launches $99 NFT collection

They depict the former US president in various guises including a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver.

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Skilled tech workers snapped up despite downturn

For those with experience in AI, automation and cloud computing the tech downturn is not a big problem.

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Ofcom report shows growing 5G coverage

One in five mobile phones is now capable of using 5G, but some consumers say speed is disappointing.

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TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up

The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format.

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New bill would ban TikTok in the US but it faces long odds

TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, has called the effort "politically motivated".

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Elon Musk sells $3.6bn of shares in electric car maker Tesla

The sale brings the total of Tesla stocks sold by Mr Musk over the past year to almost $40bn.

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Twitter suspends @ElonJet account that tracked owner Elon Musk's private plane

Twitter owner Elon Musk had previously said he would not take the step as he values free speech.

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Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias.

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Hong Kong markets watchdog warns of cryptocurrency platform risks

It comes after the founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX was arrested and charged with fraud.

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Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence

The case also seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which it alleges fuels hate and violence

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From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean

As cryptocurrency makes headlines once again, here's a look at the main concepts and what they mean.

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Charities dismay as Twitter disbands safety group

The Trust and Safety Council advised on how Twitter tackled hate speech, child abuse and self-harm.

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Andrew Tate: 'I fear online influencer radicalised my son'

After an incident at school, Jane is worried how Andrew Tate's views are affecting her 15-year-old.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas

FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the cryptocurrency exchange.

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December 2024 set as date for universal phone charger in EU

New portable electronic devices sold in the EU will have to use a USB Type-C charger by autumn 2024.

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S Korea says crypto-fugitive Do Kwon is in Serbia

Mr Kwon was charged with fraud and breaches of capital markets law after the implosion of the token.

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Twitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause

Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee.

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Elton John quits Twitter blaming change in misinformation policy

The website recently rolled back a policy aimed at tackling the spread of Covid falsehoods.

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After the hype plant-based proteins face leaner times

Booming just a few years ago, the market for plant-based proteins is going through a tough patch.

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Game Awards: Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok are big winners

A star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles sees dark fantasy Elden Ring win the night's biggest prize.

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US seeks to block Microsoft from £56bn gaming deal

Microsoft said it would fight to buy Activision Blizzard, the studio behind games such as Call of Duty.

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Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'

One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots.

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How to check if your Instagram posts are being hidden

Instagram unveils a new tool that will allow users to see if they have been shadow banned.

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Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison

Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Elizabeth Holmes.

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Elon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff

One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a "hardcore" work culture.

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Elon Musk rejects concerns over beds at Twitter HQ

The billionaire has previously told workers to commit to long hours or leave.

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Nintendo lands Call of Duty in 10-year Microsoft deal

Microsoft says it has offered the same deal to Sony, with Call of Duty also continuing to appear on PCs.

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Tech layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Amazon: The good people helping Indians find jobs

Tech workers are rallying together to help peers who face having to leave the US after being laid off.

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New chatbot has everyone talking to it

Open AI's ChatGPT generates convincing human-like answers in response to human prompts.

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Ethereum change cut cryptocurrency power demand

Switching systems may have made electricity savings similar to the amount used by Ireland.

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Apple self-repair service comes to UK

The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid.

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Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes

Facebook's parent company says it will pull news from the platform in the US if a new media law passes.

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Covid restrictions hit iPhone maker Foxconn

The electronics manufacturer says its revenue in November is down 11% compared to the same month in 2021.

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Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs will not destroy our American dreams'

Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with.

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Callisto Protocol: Gory new game pushes horror to new limits

The Callisto Protocol has been cancelled in Japan for being too gruesome but its makers are unapologetic.

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Kate Winslet: Parents feel powerless over children's social media use

The actress tells the BBC ministers should make firms enforce strict age limits on their platforms.

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'Merry Christmas': 30 years of the text message

In December 1992, the first SMS text message was sent to a mobile phone by an engineer in Berkshire.

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No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flights

EU airlines will be able to install equipment that lets them provide 5G on board planes by June 2023.

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'5G makes my phone pretty worthless'

Some users are finding the next generation of mobile internet slow and patchy, three years after it launched.

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Kanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform

The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans.

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Elon Musk's Starlink to help strengthen internet in remote UK places

World’s richest man’s company is involved in a trial to get isolated areas of the UK connected to the internet.

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Foxconn: iPhone maker offers payments for finding new workers

Apple has warned shipments of the iPhone 14 would be delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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Sam Bankman-Fried: 'I didn't try to commit fraud'

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, the former FTX chief says he has almost no money left.

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San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'

The measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in extreme circumstances.

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UK strikes digital trade deal with Ukraine

The agreement is expected to improve cooperation on cyber security, AI and new technologies.

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EU tells Elon Musk 'huge work ahead' for Twitter

Twitter risks a ban if it is not in compliance with EU rules on targeted adverts and disinformation.

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Twitter ends Covid-misinformation policy, under Musk

The Twitter website says it stopped enforcing its misleading information policy on 23 November.

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Can age verification stop children seeing pornography?

As part of the Online Safety Bill, all sites that publish pornography will have to age-check their users.

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Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy after FTX collapse

The collapse of FTX had already forced BlockFi to suspend most activity on its platform.

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Government denies weakening Online Safety Bill

New law will not require removal of "legal but harmful" content, which critics said risked free speech.

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Facebook: Meta fined €265m by Irish Data Protection Commission

Phone numbers and email addresses of up to 533m users appeared on an online hacking forum.

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Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk has tweeted that Apple has largely stopped advertising on his platform.

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Meta fined €265m by Irish data watchdog over breach

The Irish Data Protection Commission says its inquiry has found Meta breached GDPR rules.

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The birth pangs of the Grand Theft Auto franchise

On its 25th anniversary, an early GTA producer reveals the trials faced by its original developers.

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Twitter: Romance, business and campaigns born on the platform

Three women share their stories of how being on Twitter has changed their lives for the better.

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Elon Musk says Twitter will offer 'amnesty' to suspended accounts

Several accounts - including Donald Trump's - have already been reinstated by the multi-billionaire.

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Why Donald Trump isn't returning to Twitter (for now)

How the former US president might lose money if he starts tweeting.

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Mercedes-Benz to introduce acceleration subscription fee

Owners of some Mercedes electric cars in the US can soon pay a $1,200 annual fee to speed up faster.

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Foxconn: iPhone maker apologises after huge protests at China plant

It comes after protests broke out at the world's largest iPhone factory over pay and work conditions.

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Meta claims US military link to online propaganda campaign

The campaign impersonated media outlets and activists but had "little or no engagement", Meta says.

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China claims youth gaming addiction resolved

Children's access to video games has been strictly rationed in China because of addiction concerns,

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China Covid: Angry protests at giant iPhone factory in Zhengzhou

Videos show workers marching, with some being confronted by people in hazmat suits and riot police.

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'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here'

South African software developers discuss what it means to them to do business in the country.

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FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'

FTX's collapse was described in court as "one of most abrupt and difficult" in corporate America.

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Apple and Google face gaming and mobile browser probe

The UK competition watchdog launches a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers.

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US tech layoffs: India workers face painful exit from the US

Indians are among thousands of educated and skilled immigrant workers laid off by US tech giants.

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Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts

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Are flying taxis getting closer to lift-off?

US air regulators said they would add flying taxis to the list of regulated aircraft.

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Twitter boss Elon Musk keeps conspiracy theorist Alex Jones off platform

Chief executive Elon Musk said he "had no mercy" for anyone using children's deaths for political gain.

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Musk lifts Donald Trump's Twitter ban

The former US president's account is reinstated - but he says he sees no reason to return.

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FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings.

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Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity.

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Elon Musk: Twitter closes offices until next week

It comes amid reports that large numbers of staff have resigned from the social media platform.

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New FTX boss condemns crypto exchange's failure

John Ray says there was a "complete absence of trustworthy financial information" at the company.

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China urges military veterans to work at iPhone factory

The country wants retired military personnel to help boost production at the plant in Zhengzhou.

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Lab-grown chicken safe to eat, say US regulators

It is the first time a meat product grown in a lab has been cleared for human consumption in the US.

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World of Warcraft to go offline in China

A number of Activision Blizzard titles will disappear, following the end of an arrangement with publisher NetEase.

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Astronomer in Twitter limbo over 'intimate' meteor

An animated video of a meteor shower shared by Mary McIntyre was banned by Twitter's automated tools.

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Elon Musk tells Twitter staff to work long hours or leave

Elon Musk says workers at the social media firm must be "hardcore" if they want to stay, reports say.

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MrBeast overtakes PewDiePie as most-subscribed YouTuber

PewDiePie's almost 10 years of dominance have come to an end, as MrBeast reaches 112 million subscribers.

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Deliveroo: UK-based food delivery firm quits Australia

The firm struggled to compete with rivals as well as facing pressure to improve workers' conditions.

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Amazon staff laid off as tech giants cut costs, according to LinkedIn posts

This week it was reported that the firm is planning to cut 10,000 jobs, around 3% of its office staff.

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People still booking Ubers in UK despite downturn

The boss of Uber UK says just as many people are using the app, despite the cost-of-living crisis.

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Byjus, Meta, Twitter: India tech workers fight back amid mass layoffs

Many young Indians who've lost their jobs are looking for ways to air their frustration and build support.

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Over a million are owed money by failed crypto exchange

Experts and watchdogs warn UK investors that when crypto firms fail, getting money back is unlikely.

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Suffolk Police apology over sex abuse victims' data on website

A police investigation is launched after the personal details of sexual abuse victims appear online.

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Google to pay record $391m privacy settlement

The technology company tracked users' locations despite them opting out, a US investigation found.

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Amazon 'prepares mass job cuts' as sales slow - reports

The reductions could affect about 10,000 people at the e-commerce giant, reports suggested.

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Biggest crypto exchange Binance urges new industry rules

The boss of Binance tells the G20 the collapse of a rival exchange shows crypto needs regulations.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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FTX: Crypto giant collapses into bankruptcy

Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.

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Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion

A number of executives have walked out after a turbulent launch of new Twitter features.

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Chris Rock to host Netflix's first live show

The comic will front a stand-up special as Netflix begins to experiment with screening live events.

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Australian police to Medibank hackers: "We know who you are"

Authorities say they know the names of cyber-criminals behind 'morally reprehensible' hack.

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Ukraine war: Russians kept in the dark by internet search

Why users of Russia's top search engine are unlikely to get to the truth about the war in Ukraine.

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Ros Atkins On… Elon Musk and Twitter

Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of Elon Musk’s early days in charge of the social media platform.

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Elon Musk: Twitter asks NI secretary what 'tosh' looks like

Twitter's owner responds to Chris Heaton-Harris after fake resignation rumours about the Tory MP.

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God of War: Ragnarok 'accessibility needed to be better'

The studio behind God of War: Ragnarok on its hopes for more accessible blockbuster games in future.

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Elon Musk foreign ties worth being looked at, Joe Biden says

The US president was asked whether Saudi Arabia helping the Tesla boss to buy Twitter should be probed.

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Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'.

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Twitter lays off staff at its only Africa office in Ghana

The staff tell the BBC they are insulted after receiving an email about the need for cost cutting.

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Facebook-owner Meta to cut 13% of its workforce

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said it was one of the most difficult changes in Meta's history.

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FTX: Cryptocurrency market rocked by near-collapse of exchange

The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange said it reached a deal with FTX to cover a "liquidity crunch".

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Elon Musk sells almost $4bn of Tesla shares

It comes less than two weeks after the world's richest man completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter.

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3D printed guns: Warnings over growing threat of 3D firearms

Police say they are seizing 3D printed weapons in greater numbers in the UK.

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Tesla recalls 40,000 cars over power-steering fault

The recall affects the 2017-21 Model S and Model X vehicles.

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Foxconn: iPhone maker bets on electric truck firm Lordstown Motors

The Taiwanese technology giant says it will invest up to $170m in Ohio-based Lordstown Motors.

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Hushpuppi: Notorious Nigerian fraudster jailed for 11 years in US

The FBI says ex-social media star Hushpuppi is one of the word's most high-profile money launderers.

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Complaint made against PimEyes search engine for faces

Privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch has asked the UK privacy watchdog to investigate PimEyes.

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Stolen $3bn Bitcoin mystery ends with popcorn tin discovery

James Zhong pleads guilty to the 2012 hack as police find stash of 50,000 Bitcoin.

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Ten days of Twitter chaos

Elon Musk's first week-and-a-half at Twitter has been a rollercoaster of big changes.

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Facebook owner Meta expected to announce major job losses

The company faces difficult economic conditions and is investing heavily in its metaverse push.

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Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended.

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Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

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Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99.

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Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover

The former CEO appeared to agree with the dismissals, saying he had grown the company "too quickly".

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Twitter UK staff get deadline over cuts consultation

Hundreds affected by Twitter's worldwide job cuts have three days to elect a representative.

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Twitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company's workforce

The site's new owner says he had "no choice" but to slash jobs - cuts which appear to affect 50% of staff.

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Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts.

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Twitter to make job cuts after Elon Musk takeover

The social media giant says staff will be told on Friday whether they are to be laid off.

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Billions being spent in metaverse land grab

Corporations, speculators and individuals have spent nearly $2bn (£1.75bn) on virtual plots.

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Twitter to lose magic with blue tick fee, says ex exec

Twitter's former global communications head tells BBC News he is worried about Elon Musk's plans.

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TikTok says staff in China can access UK and EU user data

The Chinese social media giant said the policy is "based on a demonstrated need to do their job".

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Apple store Glasgow workers unionise in UK first

The UK's first Apple retail workers union has been formed, following US action.

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Tinder: More pay for dating app despite cost-of-living crisis

But the dating app's owner warns that the global economic slowdown is starting to take its toll.

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Haaland or Halland? Fans asked to spellcheck tweets

The director of Visit Halland says the region's hashtag is now filled with photos of the footballer.

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China Covid: iPhone maker Foxconn boosts bonuses after lockdown breakout

Foxconn locked down the world's largest iPhone factory in line with China's zero-Covid policy.

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Questions raised about AI weapons-scanning company

BBC News has seen evidence Evolv, which claims to have the "signatures" of all weapons, has limitations.

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Elon Musk says $8 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick

Critics say the change could make it harder for people to find reliable sources on the social media site.

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Is it goodbye - finally - to the fax machine?

Ofcom is consulting on changes to telecoms rules that could see fax machines become obsolete.

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New EU law could open up messaging and app buying

The Digital Markets Act designed to curb the market power of big-tech is starting to come into force.

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Elon Musk dissolves Twitter's board of directors

It means he cements his control over the company by becoming its sole director.

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Instagram bug tells some users accounts are suspended

Some have received a message saying their account has been stopped for 30 days.

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UK watchdog warns of emotion-analysis tech risks

Immature biometric technologies are as unscientific as the magic sorting hat in Harry Potter., the ICO warns.

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Apple: Chinese workers flee Covid lockdown at iPhone factory

Video shared online shows people jumping a fence to escape the plant, owned by Foxconn, in Zhengzhou.

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Liz Truss phone hack claim prompts calls for investigation

The Mail on Sunday claims the ex-prime minister's phone was hacked while she was foreign secretary.

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Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts

The world's richest man completed his takeover of the platform last week after months of legal wrangling.

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Will Donald Trump go back on to Twitter?

Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with Elon Musk, its new owner, but times have changed.

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Elon Musk clears out Twitter bosses in $44bn deal

The social media platform's management begins to exit as the billionaire seals his takeover of the firm.

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UK online safety legislation delayed again

Commons leader Penny Mordaunt insists the legislation aimed at protecting children is still a priority.

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The crash dummy aimed at protecting women drivers

Researchers in Sweden are close to completing an industry-first average female crash test dummy.

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Who is Elon Musk?

The boss of Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and a business celebrity with few rivals.

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What next for Twitter under Elon Musk?

The BBC's technology editor looks at the path ahead for the tech company and the billionaire.

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Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed.

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Elon Musk completes Twitter $44bn takeover

A protracted deal ends as the billionaire and "free speech absolutist" buys the social media platform.

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Investors dump Amazon as economy concerns grow

The tech giant warned of slower growth as shoppers return to bricks and mortar stores.

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Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job

Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement before being granted a presidential pardon.

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Black women missing from tech industry, says report

A report says an additional 20,000 black women need to be recruited to match numbers in the wider workforce.

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Twitter: Elon Musk visits HQ as deal deadline looms

Elon Musk changed his Twitter bio to "Chief Twit" ahead of the Friday deadline to complete its acquisition.

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Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall

The company has lost confidence of many investors, after shares have plunged roughly 60% this year.

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Google and Microsoft hit by slowing economy

The tech giants say customers are cutting back amid growing signs of an economic downturn.

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WhatsApp down for users across UK and world

Many are complaining that they are unable to send messages from the Meta-owned platform.

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Competition regulator needs teeth to curb big tech, MPs say

They urge publication of a draft bill that could see firms fined 10% of turnover for market abuses.

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US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case

US officials believe China tried to obstruct an investigation, steal technology and intimidate dissidents.

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TikTok blamed by filmmaker for allowing abusive comments on video

Emmeline Hartley feels its software drives sexist hate towards her film, but TikTok says it bans misogyny.

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Ed Sheeran: Hacker who stole singer's unreleased music is jailed

Adrian Kwiatkowski offered the songs in exchange for cryptocurrency on the dark web.

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The flying car that could turn into a biplane

An American start-up reveals a novel design, but what is the future of flying cars?

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TikTok denies it could be used to track US citizens

In response to a media report, the firm said it does not collect precise location data from US users.

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Deepfaked: ‘They put my face on a porn video’

Campaigner Kate Isaacs describes the horror of seeing her face digitally edited into an adult film.

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Amazon workers fail to reach strike threshold in historic UK ballot

GMB says it was three votes short of reaching the 50% threshold needed for industrial action.

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Amazon could pay UK shoppers £900m compensation

A group-action claim alleges Amazon breached competition law and caused customers to pay higher prices.

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TikTok raises livestream age after BBC exposes child begging

BBC News found hundreds of accounts going live from Syrian camps, with children begging for donations.

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Amazon UK makes cautious move into insurance sales

The store will initially focus on home insurance and has just three insurers on board.

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Google offers glimpse of ultra-realistic chat tech

Earlier this year, the company fired an engineer who claimed the Lamda AI language system had feelings.

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Netflix: Big hits help reverse subscriber losses

The company added over 2.4 million subscribers, reversing losses earlier in the year.

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Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK's competition watchdog CMA

The social media giant says it is disappointed with the ruling but will accept it.

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Kanye West agrees to buy right-wing platform Parler

Ye "will never have to fear being removed from social media again", Parler boss George Farmer posts.

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How Ukraine is winning the social media war

Despite civilian and military bloodshed, Ukraine's online information war keeps a sense of humour.

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Musk says SpaceX will keep funding Ukraine Starlink internet

The tycoon reverses his earlier decision to stop funding a vital internet service for Ukraine.

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Shein owner Zoetop fined $1.9m over data breach response

New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Zoetop of lying about the extent of the 2018 attack.

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Elon Musk under federal investigation over Twitter deal

The court filing said the billionaire was under investigation but it did not explain why.

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Office time is not for video calls, says tech boss

The boss of messaging platform Slack says people should come into work to do other things.

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E-waste: 5 billion phones to be thrown away in 2022

Billions of phones will be hoarded in drawers and cupboards or thrown away rather than recycled, studies suggest.

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Netflix ad-supported service to launch in November

The firm is rolling out the less expensive offering to try to attract viewers.

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India's solar powered future clashes with local life

India wants 40% of its electricity to come from renewable sources, which will require vast amounts of land.

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AI tools fail to reduce recruitment bias - study

Artificially intelligent analysis of job applications or videos is "pseudoscience", researchers say.

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Two Huawei 5G kit-removal deadlines put back

A small number of companies argued the original targets risked network outages, the government says.

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Fabrice Muamba: Snapchat CPR lessons will save lives

Snapchat releases a "lens" that teaches people how to use chest compressions for cardiac arrest.

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'The nerd emoji is not who we are'

Lowri, 13, is campaigning for an option to add a pair of glasses on emojis.

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Paperless trade plans put before Parliament

The government says it could reduce document processing times from days to seconds.

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Commonwealth Games makes mystery esports U-turn

Despite a successful test event for competitive gaming, at the 2022 Games, organisers reject it for 2026.

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Lab-grown brain cells play video game Pong

Australian and UK researchers grow brain cells in a lab that have learned to play a 1970s video game.

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The LA kids who started behind and then flew ahead

A new scheme in Los Angeles is proving effective in helping teenagers with poor English.

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Xbox v PlayStation: Giants clash over Call of Duty

Microsoft hits back at claims its proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard could harm its rival Sony.

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Russia confirms Meta's designation as extremist

Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram have been banned since March for alleged Russophobia.

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Uber and Lyft shares slump on US 'gig' economy plan

Tens of millions of people work in the global gig economy across services like food delivery and transport.

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Netflix signs up to ratings body Barb

It means the streaming giant's viewing figures will be measured by an external body for the first time.

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TikTok profits from livestreams of refugees begging

Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%.

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Tiktok profits from livestreams of refugees begging

Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%.

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Chinese technology poses major risk - GCHQ Chief

Sir Jeremy Fleming says the country's leadership is aiming to manipulate technology to gain influence.

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Court win for man fired after turning webcam off

An American IT company asked the employee to keep his webcam on while he worked.

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Asia chipmaker shares slide after US curbs on China

On Friday, Washington announced new rules to restrict sales of semiconductor technology to China.

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Celebration of women in science and tech ending

This year's Ada Lovelace Day will be the last because of a lack of corporate funding.

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Rollercoaster rides trigger emergency calls from new iPhones

Users say the rides triggered the phones' crash detection system, US media reports.

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Musk on China-Taiwan: Beijing praise and Taipei criticism over comments

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said Taiwan should become a special administrative zone of China.

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Tesla's Optimus and the problem with humanoids

Unlike Elon Musk's latest creation, the most useful robots, experts say, do not look human - so far.

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Samsung warns of 32% hit to profits on chip slump

Meanwhile, US chip maker AMD said its third quarter revenue would be $1bn less than forecasts.

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Elon Musk: Twitter won't 'take yes for an answer'

Twitter said it did not trust the billionaire's promises to proceed with the takeover.

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Former Uber security chief convicted for concealing a felony

Joe Sullivan had covered up a "massive theft" of Uber user data, in 2016, prosecutors said.

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Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button.

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Apple iPhone: Can India be China’s ‘plus one’ to the world?

Can India become the new manufacturing hub as global firms try to reduce their dependence on China?

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Ex-Google ad boss builds tracker-free search engine

Sridhar Ramaswamy says the technology sector has become "exploitative" of people's data.

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Elon Musk, Twitter and the mysterious X app

The story of Musk buying Twitter, and how it began with "X, the everything app".

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Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder gets hearing on new trial

Elizabeth Holmes requested a new trial after claiming federal prosecutors presented misleading evidence.

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Twitter shares halted after report Elon Musk deal to go ahead

Trading in Twitter shares is suspended after a report stated the billionaire will now buy the business.

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EU Parliament approves common charging cable from 2024

Euro-MPs vote to make all mobile devices use the same USB-C type charger from 2024.

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WWE: Randy Orton's tattoo artist wins case over designs in game

Jurors agree Take-Two used Catherine Alexander's designs on Orton's player model without permission.

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Zelensky and Musk in row over Ukraine 'peace plan poll'

The Tesla boss asked followers to vote on his ideas to end Russia's invasion, prompting criticism.

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Vodafone and Three in merger talks

The third and fourth largest mobile phone networks reportedly hope to strike a deal by the end of the year.

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Kim Kardashian charged over crypto 'pump and dump' case

Kim Kardashian has agreed to pay $1.26m after regulators charge her in EthereumMax case.

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April Jones: Is the internet safer after April Jones' murder?

Powers were granted for some after her murderer was found with imagery on his computer.

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Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US

A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial.

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Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face

It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.

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Tesla boss Elon Musk presents humanoid robot Optimus

The tech billionaire claims the robot will change the future of physical work.

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Roblox removes 'meat grinder' Ukraine v Russia game

The War on Larkiv game was accepted and promoted by the world's largest children's game platform.

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Messages reveal how Musk and Twitter boss fell out

New text messages between Musk and Twitter boss Parag Agrawal reveal how the relationship broke down.

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Prince William makes online safety plea after Molly Russell verdict

The Prince of Wales says online safety for young people should be "a prerequisite, not an afterthought".

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Molly Russell: Social media a factor in teenager's death, coroner says

Molly Russell, 14, viewed social media posts about self-harm and suicide before taking her own life.

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Google to close Stadia cloud service and refund gamers

Stadia allows players to stream games online without owning a console.

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UN elects first female tech agency secretary-general

Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the first International Telecommunication Union secretary-general in its history.

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Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia

Anger rises after 40% of Australians had details stolen in possibly the nation's worst-ever breach.

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EU Commission to make it easier to sue over AI products

People harmed by such items and digital ones like drones will have easier access to legal help.

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NHS app hits 30 million downloads in England

The health service says 448,000 people have used the app to make decisions on organ donations.

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Data sharing: MoD and Home Office ignored people's data requests - ICO

Data watchdog says it is naming and shaming seven organisations for failing to share information.

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Netflix plans to launch its own video game studio

Studio in Finland is the latest and clearest example of the streaming giant moving into gaming.

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iPhone in India: Apple makes new handset in India in shift from China

The announcement marks the technology giant's latest move to diversify its supply chains outside China.

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Tim Cook: 'No good excuse' for lack of women in tech

Apple chief executive tells the BBC the tech sector needs more women in order to thrive.

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Molly Russell: Instagram posts seen by teen were safe, Meta says

The 14-year-old girl viewed material about self-harm and suicide before she took her own life.

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Interpol seeks arrest of failed crypto-firm boss Do Kwon

Agency asks police forces around the world to seek and detain the South Korean businessman.

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Testing the new iPhone: From battery to always-on screen

The BBC's Technology Editor, Zoe Kleinman, has been testing out the latest Apple smartphone.

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Iran unrest: What's going on with Iran and the internet?

The internet is cutting out and residents are unable to access social media in parts of the country.

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Oxfordshire teen arrested in police hacking investigation

The National Cyber Crime Unit detained a 17-year-old from Oxfordshire on Thursday evening.

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Molly Russell inquest: Instagram clips seen by teenager were 'most distressing'

The 14-year-old girl viewed material about self-harm and suicide before she died in 2017.

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The firms making flour from mushrooms and cauliflower

The search for wheat alternatives is being driven by a demand for healthier diets and food security.

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Tesla ordered to recall more than a million US cars

The US car-safety watchdog says a window glitch is affecting all four Tesla models.

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Australia phones cyber-attack exposes personal data

Optus is looking into the unauthorised access of data including names, addresses and passport numbers.

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Ted Lasso characters join Fifa 23

The fictional AFC Richmond will be available in the the latest version of the popular football game.

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Twitch announces slots and roulette gambling ban

The livestreaming site will prohibit streams of slots, roulette or dice games from many jurisdictions.

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Online Safety Bill to return as soon as possible

But rules to tackle "legal but harmful" material will change over free-speech fears, a minister says.

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Warning over scam energy bill support messages

Emails and texts link to a fake Ofgem website where people's personal details are demanded.

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Molly Russell's inquest to put focus on big tech

The teenager's inquest begins today and some see it as test of the power of US tech giants.

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Off-gridders take energy needs into their own hands

Natural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity.

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Grand Theft Auto VI footage leaked after hack, developer Rockstar confirms

More than 90 images and videos were leaked from the franchise's next instalment, developer Rockstar confirms.

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Twitter sued by Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk over paedophilia rumour

A conspiracy theory falsely claims that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a Satanic ring.

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IHG hack: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun

The pair, who say they are from Vietnam, wiped out IHG group data after a foiled ransomware attack.

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IHG hack: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun

The pair, who say they are from Vietnam, wiped out IHG group data after a foiled ransomware attack.

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Ethereum Merge: A cryptocurrency 'going green'

The second biggest cryptocurrency is to switch to a new operating model that it says uses 99.9% less energy.

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Uber investigating hack on its computer systems

A hacker was apparently able to gain access to the company's internal systems.

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Carrot emojis hide anti-vax posts on Facebook

The emojis are being used to hide harmful content about vaccines from Facebook moderation tools.

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US school app accounts hacked to send explicit image

The Seesaw app is used by millions of parents, students and teachers across America

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Amazon workers in Coventry 'making history' with strike ballot

Staff at the Coventry warehouse are voting on whether to strike amid a row over a pay offer.

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South Korea 'cryptocrash' boss faces arrest warrant

Do Kwon is behind the Terra Luna and TerraUSD cryptocurrencies that plunged in value in May.

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BBC streaming Queen Elizabeth II lying in state

The global stream is for those wanting to pay their respects but who are unable to travel to London.

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Queen Elizabeth II: Flight carrying coffin most tracked plane in history

Nearly six million people tried to follow the plane's route, causing the Flightradar24 site to crash.

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Google loses appeal over record EU anti-trust Android fine

An EU court has largely upheld a £3.5bn fine against Google over its Android platform.

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Ethereum Merge: How one big cryptocurrency is going green

Ethereum, which currently uses as much energy as a medium-sized country, is to halt cryptomining.

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Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

Twitter shareholders have approved a $44bn deal for the world's richest man to buy the company.

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Google faces €25bn legal action in UK and the EU

Publishers should be compensated over Google's 'anti-competitive' digital ad practices, say lawyers.

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Twitter misleading the public, whistleblower says

Twitter's former head of security Peiter Zatko has been giving evidence to US lawmakers.

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"Art is dead Dude" - the rise of the AI artists stirs debate

A number of new artificial intelligence systems turn simple text prompts into striking images.

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Emergency text averted possible California power cuts

Residents received a text to shut down non-essential power after record temperatures in the state.

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Brazil bans sales of iPhones without USB power adapters

Apple says it will appeal against Brazil's ban on the sale of iPhones that do not come with adapters.

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Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra

The tech company presented a range of new devices at an event held at its California headquarters.

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US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years

The US has barred chip companies that get federal funding from building advanced facilities in China.

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Tool to spot breast cancer at home wins UK Dyson award

The Dotplot aims to help women self-check at home and track any changes they may find on an app.

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Holiday Inn hit by cyber attack

The chain, run by Intercontinental Hotel Group, said their online services were facing disruptions.

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UK firm takes on Apple iPhone14 and Elon Musk with satellite phone

Bullitt, which makes rugged smartphones, is due to launch a satellite-connected handset in February.

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Instagram fined €405m over children's data privacy

The regulator found some children's business accounts had been set to public by default.

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MrBeast Burger sees thousands fill shopping centre

MrBeast fans flock to the grand opening of his first burger restaurant, in the US.

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Why the folding phone revolution has a way to go

After 13 months, technology editor Zoe Kleinman's Flip3 screen breaks, but can the concept live on?

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Crypto.com pulls out of Uefa Champions League deal

The cryptocurrency exchange site had been lined up by Uefa to replace Gazprom as a sponsor.

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Dangerous e-bike chargers found on Amazon and eBay

The products have since been removed from sale after an investigation by a consumer safety charity.

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Twitter gives in to user requests for edit button

It is testing the feature internally and will roll it out in the coming weeks to Twitter Blue subscribers.

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Hackers target politicians with fake news website

The Australian government is among those targeted by the hackers, according to Proofpoint.

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US chip makers hit by new China export rule

Nvidia says two of its top computing chips were affected by a "new license requirement" for exporting to China.

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Meet the BBC’s 'undercover voters' for the US midterms

An investigation into what US voters see on social media in the run-up to the midterm elections.

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Snapchat to cut a fifth of jobs

The social media platform is restructuring as advertisers worry about the economy.

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Trump's Truth Social barred from Google Play

Google says Truth Social violates the company's policies on prohibiting incitement to violence

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Royal Caribbean partners with SpaceX for faster internet

Royal Caribbean says it will use SpaceX's Starlink internet system for its entire fleet.

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Kochava faces legal action over sale of location data

Federal Trade Commission says the data could be used to track visits to reproductive-health clinics.

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Advanced cyber-attack: NHS doctors' paperwork piles up

They say it could take months to clear the backlog caused by a continuing cyber-attack.

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Mukesh Ambani: India tycoon launches $25bn 5G rollout plan

Mukesh Ambani says his firm is also working with Google to develop a budget 5G smartphone.

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Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.

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Instagram says precise location is never shared

Responding to viral claims online, Instagram says it does not give out users' exact locations.

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Twitter and Meta take down pro-US propaganda campaign

A new report details attempts by an online campaign to push American interests abroad.

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California to ban sales of petrol-only vehicles by 2035

The biggest state in the US has moved faster than the federal government to tighten emission rules.

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Nato investigates hacker sale of missile firm data

Hackers are selling classified documents online after obtaining data belonging to missile maker MBDA.

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Tech start-up denies turning call centre voices ;white'

Technology that changes workers' accents is accused of making "the world sound whiter".

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UK gamers face price rise on PS5 but not Switch

Sony's PlayStation 5 consoles are going up by £30, while the price of a Nintendo Switch is staying the same

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Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam

Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site's homepage.

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YouTube to show ads educating users about fake news

The pilot scheme will run in eastern Europe to help combat disinformation about Ukrainian refugees.

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Clip-on tech turns spectacles into smart audio glasses

BBC Click's Lara Lewington tries out audio glasses, a smart skipping rope and some other new technology.

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Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site.

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Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey ahead of Twitter court battle

The billionaire has subpoenaed Twitter's co-founder in hope it will help him end his deal to buy the site.

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PlayStation sued for £5bn in the UK over ‘rip-off’ games

The gaming firm is accused of using its market dominance to impose extra charges and drive up prices.

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Turning e-waste into art at the University of Dundee

A team at the University of Edinburgh have been salvaging e-waste’s precious metals for art.

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Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?

Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs.

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Sites ban gamer who removed Spider-Man Pride flags

The user replaced them with American flags in the PC version of the Spider-Man Remastered video game.

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Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram

Meta removes influencer Andrew Tate from its platforms for violating its policies.

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Hackers may have exploited security flaws - Apple

Users of some models of iPhone, iPad and Mac are being urged to run 'important security update'.

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Doubts cast over Elon Musk's Twitter bot claims

Elon Musk thinks a third of visible Twitter accounts could be bots, but researchers have their reservations.

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Experts warn no easy answers to how safe self-driving cars should be

A government expert body advising on the ethics of driverless cars warns of many tricky problems.

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Fifa 23: EA honours 99% discount price error on football game's new edition

A glitch on India's Epic Games store let fans pre-order the new edition for the equivalent of 5p.

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TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules

The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads.

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How to make movies without a huge carbon footprint

The film and TV industry is switching towards greener energy sources but the transition has challenges.

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The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage

With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution.

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High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis

India's water situation requires a big investment in tech and many small projects on the ground.

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Young watch almost seven times less TV than over-65s - Ofcom

The average 16 to 24-year-old watches TV for 53 minutes a day compared with nearly six hours for over-65s.

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Holocaust activist seems to talk to guests at her funeral

Conversational video tech allowed the late Marina Smith to answer mourners' questions via recordings.

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NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers

Its IT provider says it may take three or four weeks to fully recover from the cyber-attack.

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Chinese internet giants hand algorithm data to government

Alibaba and Tiktok-owner ByteDance are among firms that have shared information with regulators.

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Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband access

The government says new system will give those receiving benefits better access to cheaper broadband.

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NHS IT services held hostage by ransomware hackers

Its IT provider says it may take three or four weeks to fully recover from the cyber-attack.

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Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports

Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham.

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Meta's chatbot says the company 'exploits people'

The new prototype doesn't think much of the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, either.

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Disney plans ad-funded streaming and overtakes Netflix

The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December.

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Multi-billionaire Elon Musk sells another $6.9bn of Tesla shares

The multi-billionaire says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for $44bn.

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US invests $280bn in high tech to compete with China

US President Joe Biden said the new funding for tech would keep the US competitive.

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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new WhatsApp privacy features

The changes will let users silently leave group chats and control who sees their online status.

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How will humans fare against robo-footballers?

Omar Mehtab visits the home of RoboCup champions Tech United to challenge them to a match.

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Major NHS computer outage caused by cyber attack

The outage was "significant" and impacted patients being referred from 111 to out-of-hours GPs.

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How a small Hong Kong tech firm saw its shares soar

The meteoric rise of AMTD Digital's shares has been likened to the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon.

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UK Parliament closes TikTok account after China data warning

Senior MPs had raised data security concerns and had called for the account to be taken down.

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Booking.com scam: Tourists descend on north London private home

A woman says she feels vulnerable after dozens of tourists arrived at her private home throughout July.

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Dating app Tinder swipes left on chief executive

Renate Nyborg's exit is part of a major shake-up of the dating app's management and strategy.

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Evergrande: Unit ordered to pay $1.1bn over unpaid debt

It came just two days after the crisis-hit firm outlined plans to restructure its overseas liabilities.

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Airbnb bookings hit record high as travel recovers

Rising prices did not deter travellers, the lodging website said.

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Uber attracts record number of drivers as cost of living bites

The ride-hailing app had been facing a driver shortage, leading to long waiting times for customers.

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Cristiano Ronaldo & Harry Maguire most abused players on Twitter - report

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire receive the most Twitter abuse of any Premier League players, a report finds.

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Pornhub: Judge rules Visa can be sued in abuse claim

A woman who was thirteen when an explicit video of her was posted, is suing Mindgeek and Visa.

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Space debris: How do we solve the problem of dead satellites?

Space agencies and companies are looking at ways of tidying up the broken satellites orbiting Earth.

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Bitcoin: Missing hard drive could fund Newport crypto hub

Nearly 10 years after binning the hard drive, it is thought the Bitcoin on it could be worth £150m.

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Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market.

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Conjoined twins separated with the help of virtual reality

Surgeons say space-age technology helped doctors in separate countries to work together.

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Ofcom urged to help end broadband loyalty penalty

Many long-standing customers pay more for broadband and mobile contracts than new customers do.

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Starlink: Why is Elon Musk launching thousands of satellites?

The billionaire's SpaceX company hopes to provide an internet service from space.

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WhatsApp: We won't lower security for any government

The tech giant's boss says he'd rather see the app blocked than weaken encryption under proposed laws.

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Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp

The social media platform pauses the rollout of new features after an online community backlash.

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Facebook owner Meta sees first ever sales decline

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok.

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Gaming time has no link with levels of well-being, study finds

Researchers analysed the gaming habits of 39,000 players of big titles such as Animal Crossing.

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Cost of living: Inside the 'foodbank' for data

The National Databank initiative offers free data to people struggling to pay for connectivity.

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Music industry as tough as it has always been, watchdog says

The Competition and Markets Authority releases its latest report into the impact of streaming.

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Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner share Instagram criticism

Reality TV stars share post telling Instagram to "stop trying to be TikTok".

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Digital India: How India's digital revolution is connecting millions

Access to the internet has transformed the lives of millions in India.

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Amazon Prime subscription price raised by £1 a month

The £1-a-month rise comes after years in which the streaming service paid millions for football rights.

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Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge

Big Brother Watch campaigners says the "Orwellian" cameras at Southern Co-op shops breach people's rights.

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A mind-reading combat jet for the future

The Tempest fighter jet will have artificial intelligence tech to monitor and help the pilot.

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Elon Musk denies affair with Google co-founder's wife

The technology multi-billionaire's comments came in response to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

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Google rules blocked children's diabetes app

An NHS-recommended app says Google will not permit it to send text message alerts about glucose levels.

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The tech helping to bring you your morning coffee

How Brazil, the world's largest grower of coffee, is turning to technology to boost production.

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Chess robot breaks seven-year-old boy's finger during Moscow Open

The child was trying to make his next move at the Moscow Open when the robot grabbed him.

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China launches second module for its space station Heavenly Palace

Tiangong or Heavenly Palace is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2022.

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Whisky makers are turning their backs on peat

Burning peat has long been a way of adding flavour to whisky but some are now rejected that process.

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Aerospace electrified by new technology

Electric and hybrid aircraft are under development which could cut the need for jet fuel.

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Firms 'going to war' against rivals on social media

The boss of a high-tech monitoring company says some retailers are spreading lies about competitors.

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Tinder: Women's safety now at the heart of the app

The technology company is launching a partnership with domestic-violence campaign group No More.

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Snap shares slide as advertising slump hits sales

The California-based company is best known for the photo-sharing app Snapchat.

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UK blocks University of Manchester sensor deal with Chinese company

The proposed licensing of vision-sensing technology could be a national-security risk, the government says.

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China ride-hailing giant Didi fined $1.2bn after probe

The country's cyber security watchdog launched a probe into the firm just days after its US listing.

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Baidu unveils new self-driving taxi in China

Baidu says its latest robo-taxi has the road skills of a driver with 20 years' experience.

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Tesla sells most of its Bitcoin holdings

The deal comes as the value of the cryptocurrency has plunged.

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Heatwave forced Google and Oracle to shut down computers

Record temperatures meant some cooling systems failed at the firm's London data centres.

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US seizes stolen funds from suspected North Korean hackers

The Department of Justice has already returned ransom payments to two hospitals.

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Apple settles US butterfly-keyboard legal action for $50m

Apple will pay $50m (£41.6m) over claims its laptop keyboards were unresponsive and unreliable.

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Rogers outage: Why a network upgrade pushed millions in Canada offline

A Canadian telecoms giant is under pressure to ensure a network crash felt nationwide doesn't happen again.

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Netflix trials charging $2.99 for shared accounts

The streaming service is looking for new ways to make money as it loses subscribers.

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Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared.

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Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid.

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Why record heat doesn't mean record solar power

Industry experts say it's too hot for solar panels to work to their full capacity.

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Apple sued over Apple Pay payment system

The tech company is accused of using its monopoly in the mobile industry to fend off competition.

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Amazon targets 10,000 fake review Facebook groups

The groups were offering refunds for products purchased on Amazon once reviews had been posted.

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Anti-drone laser weapon hub to be created in Scotland

Defence giant Raytheon plans a centre of excellence in high-energy laser weapons in Livingston.

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Russia hits Google with fine for 'illegal content'

Russian regulator says the content included "fake" reports that discredited Russia's military.

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Uber to pay $2.2m to disabled riders over wait fees

The move settles claims that its wait time fees discriminated against passengers with disabilities.

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Government says video game loot boxes will not be regulated

Instead it told the video game industry to take action to protect young people.

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Microsoft launches simulator to train drone AI systems

It hopes the platform will let firms train drones and air taxis virtually without risking crashes.

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UK set to have world's biggest automated drone superhighway

Reading, Cambridge and Rugby are among the places set to be connected by drones.

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Shaking head and mean goose among new emojis

Fewer new emojis will be available for text and online messages than in previous years.

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Thousands of users report Twitter outage as app breaks down

Users on mobile devices and desktop were met with blank feeds, logged out and told to "try again later".

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UK tech talent shortage threatens to stifle growth in the industry

Despite well-paid jobs, there is not enough talent to fill vacancies, an industry body says.

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Bill Gates vows to drop off world's rich list

The Microsoft co-founder says he will move a further $20bn into his philanthropic foundation.

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Netflix and Microsoft team up for cheaper plan with adverts

In April, the firm said subscriber numbers had fallen for the first time in more than a decade.

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Uber sued by 550 women over sexual assault claims

The ride-hailing giant said last month that it received 998 reports of sexual assault incidents in 2020.

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Online Safety Bill put on hold until new prime minister in place

The bill's passage through Parliament has been delayed until MPs return from summer break.

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BMW introduces new heated seat subscription in UK

The company says the £15 per month payment allows UK drivers to "experiment" with features.

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Hands-on with the Nothing 1 phone

UK company Nothing's first handset features hundreds of LED lights and has had 200,000 pre-orders.

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Heardle Spotify move hits sour note with some fans

Streamer Spotify says the interactive song-guessing game it has bought is a tool for music discovery.

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Nothing phone quirky design aims to light up market

UK company Nothing's first handset, with distinctive notification lights, has had 200,000 pre-orders.

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Zephyr breaks own record for longest unmanned flight

The Airbus Zephyr S unmanned aircraft beat the record it set in 2018, flight-tracking data suggests.

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How streaming videos gives a Danish city hot water

A datacentre is cooling its servers while providing nearby residents with heating.

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Lofi Girl: YouTube sorry for taking down music stream

The hugely popular music stream is taken down after a bogus copyright claim against it.

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EE to block pirate music mobile sites and apps

EE plans to extend a court-ordered home-broadband ban on pirate music websites to its mobile network.

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Data watchdog reprimands government over pandemic WhatsApp use

There was a risk information on the handling of the pandemic could have been lost, a report says.

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Twitter shares fall as Elon Musk backs out of deal

The social media site is threatening the multi-billionaire with legal action after his U-turn.

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Predatory Sparrow: Who are the hackers who say they started a fire in Iran?

Experts are asking who is behind Predatory Sparrow, the group which says it started a fire in an Iranian factory.

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Neill Blomkamp: Why I am making video game Off The Grid

The free-to-play game, featuring a narrative element, will see 150 players fight to be the last one.

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How science is making chocolate taste even better

Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled.

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Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems

Better data and real-time software is allowing companies to improve the precision of flood warnings.

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Uber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber

Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets.

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Elon Musk ends $44bn bid to buy Twitter

The Tesla chief says he is backing out of the deal, alleging multiple breaches of agreement.

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Security warning after sale of stolen Chinese data

Public bodies are told to be on guard after hacker tries to sell data of one billion Chinese citizens.

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Ukraine sent dozens of 'dronations' to build army of drones

The country hopes to collect thousands of hobbyist and commercial drones.

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Theranos exec Sunny Balwani convicted of fraud

He and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes ran the Silicon Valley company as a couple before its implosion.

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Elon Musk became father of twins last year, say reports

The Tesla chief executive says he is trying "to help the underpopulation crisis" in the world.

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Calls for downblousing to be made a criminal offence in England and Wales

The Law Commission wants to strengthen the law to protect victims of intimate image abuse.

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Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users

The new feature will be available in the autumn and comes after its devices were successfully targeted.

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Twitter challenges India order to take down tweets

Twitter has petitioned a court challenging "several" orders to take down content on its platform.

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Tech firms told to do better on child abuse images

The government is giving Ofcom extra powers to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation content.

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NHS trials using drones to deliver chemotherapy drugs

A pilot scheme will courier chemotherapy drugs from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight, NHS England says.

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Army's YouTube and Twitter accounts hacked

The British Army says it is investigating after videos and posts for cryptocurrency appeared on its accounts.

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MPs call for UK ban on two Chinese CCTV firms

Sixty-seven MPs and Lords have said Hikvision and Dahua surveillance equipment should be banned.

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Missing Cryptoqueen: Is Dr Ruja Ignatova the biggest Bitcoin holder?

As the FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to its most wanted list, new findings suggest she amassed billions in Bitcoin.

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Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted

Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam.

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Pride: Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab Emirates

The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates.

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Google sign-up a 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say

Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators

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Canadian admits to hacking spree with Russian cyber-gang

Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, who worked with the NetWalker crew, had $27m (£22.2m) in Bitcoin when arrested

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Airbnb permanently bans parties and events around the world

The home rental platform said a temporary ban, which was introduced in 2020, was popular with hosts.

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NHS App given new features for digital revolution

By March 2024, the app should offer face-to-face video consultations, the government says.

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New biometrics laws urgently needed, review finds

The Ryder Review finds existing laws are fragmented and have failed to keep up with technology.

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UK decides AI still cannot patent inventions

Many experts doubted AI was currently able to invent without human assistance, a consultation found.

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The abortion clues that can hide on your phone

There are a number of concerns around data protection following the US Supreme Court's ruling on abortion.

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Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teens

The Meta-owned app is trialling new verification methods to ensure teens meet platform age rules.

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Toyota recalls electric cars over concerns about loose wheels

The bZ4X is the Japanese motor industry giant's first mass-produced all-electric vehicle.

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Two killed as Nio electric car falls from third floor office in Shanghai

Pictures show a gaping hole in the side of carmaker Nio's Shanghai HQ, and a smashed vehicle below.

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Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade.

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New Tesla factories losing billions of dollars, Musk says

Elon Musk said the Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai was "very difficult" for the electric car maker.

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Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit

The trial will allow some users to share "notes" beyond the normal 280-character limit for tweets.

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Chinese man jailed for sexual assault of Alibaba employee on work trip

The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public.

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Meta receives more than a million appeals over removed posts

The Oversight Board, which oversees Facebook and Instagram, said only 47 were submitted by Meta itself.

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NHS warns of scam Covid-test texts

Fake messages tell recipients they have been in contact with a Covid case and should order a test.

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Daughter of Elon Musk cuts ties with her father

The tech billionaire's 18-year-old daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender.

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Can crumbling cookies sweeten UK data-protection plans?

Government proposals to move away from EU data-protection laws post-Brexit have had a mixed reaction.

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New rules proposed for buy now pay later

The loans are used by millions but ministers want checks on affordability and clearer advertising.

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Apple store workers vote to form first US union

The move by employees in Towson, Maryland, is the latest in a string of high-profile union campaigns in the US.

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Big Tech must deal with disinformation or face fines, says EU

Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms.

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Elon Musk hints at layoffs in first meeting with Twitter employees

The billionaire also discussed aliens in his first address to the social media firm's staff.

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Apple battery row: Millions of iPhone users could get payouts in legal action

The tech giant is accused of secretly slowing down the performance of older models.

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El Salvador: The country where you can buy anything with Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency crash is hurting many investors, including one country that has bet big on Bitcoin.

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Microsoft retires Internet Explorer after 27 years

Internet Explorer, once the most popular web browser, will no longer be accessible for most users.

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El Salvador's Bitcoin pet hospital

The Chivo Pets animal hospital, which opened in El Salvador in February, provides whatever care an animal needs for just 25 cents - as long as payment is made with a Bitcoin app.

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Netflix plans real-life Squid Game reality TV show with $4.56m prize

It will see 456 contestants compete in a series of challenges inspired by the dystopian drama.

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What's happening to Bitcoin?

The value of Bitcoin is at an 18-month low, as the cryptocurrency market continues to tumble.

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Instagram launches new parental controls in UK

Facebook owner Meta is rolling out new parental controls for Instagram and its VR platforms.

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Musk to hold first meeting with Twitter staff this week

The Tesla boss has warned he may quit his takeover deal over the number of fake accounts on the platform.

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Amazon to begin drone deliveries in Lockeford, California this year

The shopping giant hopes to deliver parcels to shoppers by air for the first time later in 2022.

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Google engineer says Lamda AI system may have its own feelings

One of the firm's software engineers believes chats with an AI system suggest it has feelings.

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Xbox: New Starfield, Minecraft and Forza gameplay unveiled

Microsoft shows off more than 30 forthcoming gaming experiences in its summer showcase.

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Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights

Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS.

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Medical gaming treating life-changing injuries

From strokes and Parkinson's to PTSD, severe conditions can be helped with game-based therapies.

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Michael Owen: NFT tweet deleted after Advertising Standards Authority contact

Former England striker Michael Owen is rebuked by the Advertising Standards Authority over tweets about a non-fungible token project.

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YouTube accused of failing to tackle fake Elon Musk livestream scams

YouTube is being criticised for failing to tackle a network of scammers streaming fake Elon Musk videos.

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Ministry of Defence acquires government's first quantum computer

The Ministry of Defence is embarking on a year-long project into the possibilities of quantum computing.

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At least 1,400 rural phone boxes protected from closing

New Ofcom rules will protect boxes in areas of poor mobile coverage or where they are needed for safety.

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Uber powers emergency food deliveries in Ukraine

Uber has built a "private-label" version of its delivery platform to help the UN deliver food and water.

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EU sets date for common phone charge cable

The EU has provisionally agreed new mobile devices must, by autumn 2024, use the same type of charger.

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Apple announces buy now, pay later, among iOS 16 plans

The tech giant is introducing the controversial service as part of its iOS 16 update.

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New UK centre will help fight information war

The new centre aims to boost UK's security through building expertise in cutting-edge technology.

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Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal

The billionaire accuses the company of "thwarting" his requests to learn more about spam accounts.

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Digital fingerprints of a million child abuse images made

A new system for classifying images will help stop them being shared online, a UK charity says.

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How China plans to become the next big space power

China plans to put astronauts on the Moon and send probes to Mars and Jupiter. Why the grand plans?

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Elon Musk declares end to remote working at Tesla

Staff unwilling to abide by new rules can "pretend to work somewhere else", the Tesla boss says.

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Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years

Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in ad sales.

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Could self-driving bikes change how we use cities?

Autonomous cycles that can be summoned to your doorstep may help reduce transport emissions.

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Texas: Supreme Court blocks state's 'de-platforming' law

The Republican-led state had banned social media companies from censoring users based on their "views".

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Ofcom: Tech firms must do more to protect women online

A study of the UK's online media habits finds women are more likely to be affected by online abuse.

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French officials told to abandon gaming Anglicisms

Use “jeu video de competition” instead of "e-sports", language watchdog the Académie Française says.

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Report blasts "manipulative" video game loot boxes

Consumer groups from 18 countries in Europe are calling for governments to clamp down on loot boxes.

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Rape victims should not be treated as suspects, says data watchdog

The information commissioner says victims are treated as suspects, and wants excessive requests to end.

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What is Google's new skin tone scale?

Google has introduced a new skin tone scale - what is it and why does it matter?

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Cinemas now accepting Yoti digital ID

Young cinemagoers can now prove their age using the Yoti app instead of taking ID documents with them.

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Twitter fined $150m in US for selling users' data

Federal investigators say the social media company broke rules on giving personal data to advertisers.

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Twitter investors sue Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid

The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire's "wrongful conduct" has caused Twitter shares to plunge.

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Jessica Ennis-Hill: Why I now train around my period

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill launches an app giving women exercises according to their menstrual cycle.

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Google probed by competition watchdog over ad dominance

The Competition and Markets Authority launches an investigation into Google's advertising practices.

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Tether device aims to detect risky routes for cyclists

The Tether box collects data of cars passing too close to cyclists, creating a map of hazardous areas.

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Facebook owner Meta updates its privacy policy

But the company says the changes don’t allow Meta to collect, use or share your data in new ways

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Newport Wafer Fab: Chinese buyout of UK's biggest chip plant to be reviewed

The UK government says it will make a national security assessment of the sale of Newport Wafer Fab.

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Dyson working on home robots

The company is setting up a major robotics research centre in the UK.

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