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The firms hoping to cut down on wasted cosmetics

By tailoring cosmetics to the individual some firms are hoping to cut waste in the cosmetics industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ntX0V9h via Jay

Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink

Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/goze5OZ via Jay

Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn

The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FSZtOIi via Jay

Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WjyowiO via Jay

Google tests watermark to identify AI images

The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sxV6Q0n via Jay

How long until a robot is doing your dishes?

Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Mr0Dsu6 via Jay

The elusive man at the top of the OnlyFans empire

Leonid Radvinsky, a 41-year-old entrepreneur based in Florida, owns all the shares of the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/a2gpXfP via Jay

Donald Trump breaks silence on Musk's X after Georgia arrest

Mr Trump's first post on the platform formerly called Twitter since January 2021 includes his mugshot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5a6eC32 via Jay

OnlyFans owner gets $338m payout

The platform says it now hosts more than three million creators, serving almost 240 million users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m03NPZK via Jay

EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others

Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HsaNyK2 via Jay

US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy

The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yKSQoHg via Jay

Bletchley Park to host AI safety talks in November

World leaders will meet with AI companies and experts on 1 and 2 November for the discussions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QFkBIto via Jay

Nvidia: artificial intelligence chip giant sees sales more than double

The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DsVJcgr via Jay

Gamescom: The biggest announcements at the show

Gamers saw this autumn's biggest new releases, including Call of Duty, Starfield and Assassin's Creed from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QOLyjzg via Jay

FTX founder Bankman-Fried living on bread and water, lawyer says

A vegan diet requested by the FTX founder while he is in prison is not being provided, a judge was told. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KM7dPhT via Jay

Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app

The tech giant says it is working to add new features after many early users drifted away. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sB7rzk6 via Jay

Microsoft makes new deal to buy Call of Duty giant

Firm makes fresh offer to acquire Activision after the UK competition watchdog rejected its first bid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/73kdXeC via Jay

Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7Dje8ZY via Jay

UK microchip giant Arm files to sell shares in US

Cambridge-based Arm files papers to list in New York after opting against London, in a blow to the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aSu7grL via Jay

X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SKiTJvy via Jay

Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail

Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0x3qysa via Jay

Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep

One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Su4hqkx via Jay

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iSj38Le via Jay

Hozier would consider strike over AI threat to music

The musician says he is not sure music made by artificial intelligence meets "the definition of art". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zBmlDAT via Jay

VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

The share sale on the Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn compared to Ford's $48bn and GM's $46bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XuSUxHd via Jay

Firm regrets taking Facebook moderation work

The chief executive of Sama says it will no longer take work involving moderating harmful content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o9qjdJ7 via Jay

Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay

The NSPCC says 34,000 online sexual crimes have been recorded since it first called for tougher laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/feyrHJB via Jay

Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kX1hJy via Jay

Why US tech giants are threatening to quit the UK

Some tech giants feel they might have reached a "tipping point" due to new legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Gs27xoL via Jay

Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SB8TZAp via Jay

Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn't work on-site at least three times a week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l1qK2ZL via Jay

On board Virgin Galactic's tourist journey to space

A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k0VmafI via Jay

Why it matters where your data is stored

European data storage firms are emerging that promise to protect customer data from US interference. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EAHZulL via Jay

Prototype 'Brain-like' chip promises greener AI, says tech giant

IBM says its prototype microchip could make artificial intelligence more energy efficient. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eApKkRj via Jay

Is AI a threat to the world of fabric design?

You can now ask an artificial intelligence system to design you a fabric pattern and get it printed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ctYyIbq via Jay

Elon Musk to auction Twitter signs and other memorabilia

The move comes just weeks after he dropped the blue bird logo and replaced it with a black and white X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OLGdmCQ via Jay

Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign

Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R2BNvbG via Jay

Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police

The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to "design out" incentives to steal mobiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PRshbdJ via Jay

Minister defends safety law on messaging apps

Tech Secretary insists technology is in development to access illegal content without breaking encryption. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JKnGbWP via Jay

How safe is my data after a hack or leak?

With various instances of private data being accessed, what can you do to keep your info secure? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sIBoHbR via Jay

Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8V4Doj7 via Jay

PSNI: Major data breach identifies thousands of officers and civilian staff

A top officer apologises for the breach affecting police and employees in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SGbu4TF via Jay

Onlyfans, Twitch and Snapchat rules 'impenetrable'

Ofcom says popular platforms' terms of service are very long and difficult to understand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RptI786 via Jay

Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent

The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AH84hkb via Jay

Zoom orders workers back to the office

The company says staff living near offices should work in person at least twice a week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qEn7c2J via Jay

Mother and daughter first to go to space together

Anastatia Mayers and Keisha Schahaff won a place on Virgin Galactic's second commercial flight in a prize draw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/E0rMg32 via Jay

Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZvFANd6 via Jay

Elon Musk says X will fund legal bills if users treated unfairly by bosses

Elon Musk says X will support those treated "unfairly" by bosses due to behaviour on Twitter - now X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DdmjRzH via Jay

Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BNyRpcC via Jay

Japan issues rare warning over fake X account

The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dhr2m5O via Jay

Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder

Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SIGwiz1 via Jay

What are semiconductors and how are they used?

Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IXoqVFn via Jay

Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits

Shares of firms such as Alibaba and video-sharing website Bilibili extended their losses in Asia on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KXLAdUI via Jay

Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money

The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman's new cryptocurrency project. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5tgYV4O via Jay

Etsy u-turn in row over withholding seller's money

The online marketplace faced calls from sellers to boycott its site over money being held in reserve. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jn3b1qZ via Jay

MrBeast Burger firm accuses YouTuber of 'bullying'

Virtual Dining Concepts responds after MrBeast began legal action to end their partnership. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KZ15slt via Jay

X Corp sues anti-hate campaigners over Twitter research

The firm behind X, as Twitter is now known, is suing the Center for Countering Digital Hate from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PG5myUa via Jay

MrBeast sues fast food company over 'revolting' burger

MrBeast is the most popular YouTuber in the world, with more than 172 million subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/08QNeno via Jay

Elon Musk to be billed for unauthorised flashing X sign

X, formerly known as Twitter, has had to remove the sign on its HQ and will have to pay associated costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ix5lnTW via Jay

Etsy sellers call for strike after money held

Sellers on the online marketplace are calling for action in protest at its reserve system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m9hqOvy via Jay