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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