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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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0J6OVRb via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WdOSEw5 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/flOb61E via Jay

Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6VgLjn0 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lrE0RuL via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Lj2A5m9 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4JhbMyR via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6RHTQSA via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EH6b9d via Jay

Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government

The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pKVHxEG via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wskrDeU via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LWl1SGE via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aZGVA3P via Jay

Fortnite penalised after claims it tricked users

Epic Games pays $520m over claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cJeOM12 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/t31uDGm via Jay

Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RWMxaGy via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mcWOYRZ via Jay

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

Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0neWh6u via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gGUMATv via Jay

Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk

Some reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post have had their accounts suspended.  The list of banned journalists also includes The Intercept's Micha Lee, Mashable's Matt Binder, and independent reporters Aaron Rupar and Tony Webster. A spokesman for the New York Times called the suspensions "questionable and unfortunate", and said neither the paper nor reporter Ryan Mac received any explanation for the action. CNN said the "impulsive and unjustified suspension of a number of reporters... is concerning but not surprising". It has asked Twitter for an explanation and will "re-evaluate our relationship based on that response". CNN's Donie O'Sullivan, whose account was among those suspended, said the move was significant for "the potential chilling impact" it could have for journalists, particularly those who cover Mr Musk's other companies. When he completed his takeover of the social media site in October, Mr Mu...

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/O9YsAu2 via Jay

Ofcom report shows growing 5G coverage

One in five mobile phones is now capable of using 5G, but some consumers say speed is disappointing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RTF7xtw via Jay

TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up

The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/T3MdgVZ via Jay

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". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RT7Zj3U via Jay

Social media influencers charged with $100m stock scheme

The defendants allegedly used their platforms to hype stocks before selling them off once the prices rose. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FTAStzg via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ah6IYxR via Jay

Twitter briefly suspends @ElonJet account tracking Musk's jet

Twitter owner Elon Musk's critics say the suspension contradicts his avowed commitment to free speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ADqX3S via Jay

Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gstFAi6 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1rkoh6S via Jay

Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence

The case also seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which it alleges fuels hate and violence from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GwxFrfN via Jay

FTX crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a huge scheme to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NU75PdS via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kLX9FgK via Jay

Charities dismay as Twitter disbands safety group

The Trust and Safety Council advised on how Twitter tackled hate speech, child abuse and self-harm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YJQaH1S via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/s2PjboE via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MVfu617 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Gn6hacP via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/g3QWrGp via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hTgJzVs via Jay

Elton John quits Twitter blaming change in misinformation policy

The website recently rolled back a policy aimed at tackling the spread of Covid falsehoods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NsethaT via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/igJB5IU via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/STOgY5J via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RjLMSHQ via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CjSIvD4 via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SOqEom4 via Jay

TikTok sued by Indiana over security and safety concerns

The app is accused of deceiving users over China's access to data and exposing kids to mature content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k6gvKBO via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OaKnBTA via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Nu0QU5d via Jay

Elon Musk rejects concerns over beds at Twitter HQ

The billionaire has previously told workers to commit to long hours or leave. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/93L4GFM via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HivEmzk via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NJPV6kR via Jay

New chatbot has everyone talking to it

Open AI's ChatGPT generates convincing human-like answers in response to human prompts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DLdnV89 via Jay

Ethereum change cut cryptocurrency power demand

Switching systems may have made electricity savings similar to the amount used by Ireland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/u45SpsG via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CjxrKXh via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vxUOmud via Jay

Covid restrictions hit iPhone maker Foxconn

The electronics manufacturer says its revenue in November is down 11% compared to the same month in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/loOJLBG via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pbPQZf7 via Jay

Google opens its first UK centre making tech for disabled people

The research and development centre in London is the company's first of its kind outside the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nCaPWEk via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NAcF3WL via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8GgjoHN via Jay

'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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uokHgpi via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RxtO7rg via Jay

'5G makes my phone pretty worthless'

Some users are finding the next generation of mobile internet slow and patchy, three years after it launched. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8CY2PMJ via Jay

Kanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform

The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4cn98iA via Jay

Russian mercenary videos 'top 1bn views' on TikTok

The platform is said to be hosting hundreds of videos that celebrate the Russian Wagner group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lDb59jx via Jay

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VFj30aT via Jay