Tech layoffs: PayPal cuts 2,000 jobs as global economy weakens
The online payments platform is the latest technology firm to cut costs as the global economy weakens. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Government promises robust crypto regulation
Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry's future. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say
Washington has been tightening its rules on exports of US technology to China for several years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Green projects are boosting UK growth - CBI report
Projects aimed at lowering carbon emissions are boosting growth in poorer parts of the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Children as young as nine exposed to pornography
The consumption of pornography is widespread among children, the children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.
The sportswear chain says stored data relating to its customers might be at risk following the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
AmazonSmile closes: Charities say they will suffer
Amazon will soon close its charity scheme that allows people to donate by shopping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vD1l4ex via...Read More
Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child sex imagery
A charity says its data highlights how predators took advantage of the worldwide Covid-19 situation. from BBC News - Technology https://ww...Read More
Warning over risky electric blankets sold online
The consumer rights group Which? found products being sold online that could cause electric shocks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram
The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technol...Read More
Punchbags become smart with activity-tracking cover
BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tries out some of the latest fitness technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mgFeHZS via IFTTT Read More
Iranian and Russian hackers targeting politicians and journalists, warn UK officials
Politicians and journalists are being targeted with espionage attacks, the UK government is warning. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Twitter sued over antisemitic posts left online
Two groups in Germany claim the social network has betrayed users' trust. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k3YcbvM via IFTTT...Read More
Microsoft Outlook and Teams down for thousands around world
Data from outage tracking website Downdetector showed more than 5,000 reports in the UK alone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G...Read More
US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals
A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Climate change: Bill Gates backs Australian start-up targeting cow burps
Livestock - such as cows - produce methane when their stomachs are digesting hard fibres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JYVpef...Read More
Heat pumps: The 'geeks' obsessing over their new heating systems
More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3UeNvxg ...Read More
BT customer contracts face probe by regulator
Ofcom says it is looking into whether two BT companies, EE and Plusnet, have breached rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/v9D...Read More
Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI
It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Spotify cuts jobs in latest tech-sector cull
The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bVj65p9 via IFTTT Read More
Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle
US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster buys Quordle, a Wordle-style five-letter-word guessing game. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Dentists warn of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online
One man said his teeth were not strong enough to bite an apple after wearing aligners bought remotely. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me
Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ORfn...Read More
Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy
The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nLj0Mt2 via IFTTT Read More
New FTX boss John Ray could bring back bankrupt crypto firm
John Ray said he may restart the platform to try to recover "value" for customers who lost money. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
'I use Call of Duty to speak to my family in Iran'
Iranians in Birmingham reveal how turmoil in their homeland affects their health and livelihoods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
What are Meta's Quest Pro and HTC’s Vive XR Elite like to use?
BBC News technology editor Zoe Kleinman tries two new headsets that can transport you to virtual worlds. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay
New research points to a positive trend with ransomware gangs' profits dropping 40% in 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows
Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
AI image creator faces UK and US legal challenges
Getty Images, one of the worlds biggest picture agencies, is taking action against Stability AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Gamers say goodbye to Google's Stadia as platform shuts
All purchases are being refunded - but there are worries some games will be lost forever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hWQ51a...Read More
Netflix offers pay of up to $385,000 for flight attendant
The firm says the role on a private jet requires "discretion and outstanding customer service skills". from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange says $415m was hacked
Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered over $5bn in assets. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Twitter auctions bird statue and other office furniture
After axing staff and scrapping perks, Twitter is offloading surplus supplies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wPxHnoG via IFTT...Read More
Nick Cave criticises AI attempt to write Nick Cave lyrics: 'This song sucks'
The musician responds after a popular chatbot produces lyrics "in the style of Nick Cave". from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Wikipedia needs different safety rules, says foundation
The Online Safety Bill shouldn't treat community-run sites like big tech firms its foundation says. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Tech giants could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill
The government has conceded after nearly 50 Conservative MPs rebelled over the Online Safety Bill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
'It had just vanished' - the shock when tech fails
Cloud computing is a popular way for firms to buy computing but, when it fails, chaos ensues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fQ...Read More
Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America's technology secrets
The true extent of commercial spying is unknown but experts say it is "pervasive". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lhg...Read More
Taliban start buying blue ticks on Twitter
Prominent officials have bought ticks which used to indicate notable accounts verified by Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users
Twitter users say the social network has "a different vibe" since the billionaire took charge. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
How drones could be the future of Indian farming
Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xjG8ESY v...Read More
VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time
New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than £1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Tesla cuts prices by up to a fifth to boost demand
The electric car maker is reducing prices by thousands of pounds as global downturn threatens sales. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Winklevoss firm charged in US over crypto sales
Its partner company is also accused of illegal sales to hundreds of thousands of investors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JmV9...Read More
Royal Mail hit by Russia-linked ransomware attack
The group is working "around the clock" to resolve severe disruption to overseas deliveries. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Apple boss Tim Cook to have pay cut by over 40% this year
The technology giant's chief executive Tim Cook has faced criticism from investors over his salary. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?
The consumer champion found "hardly any" brands came close to matching a device's expected lifespan. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
India targets China's dominance in mobile phones
There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law
Nearly 40 Tory MPs want tech bosses to face time in prison if they fail to protect children online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Twitter says leaked emails not hacked from its systems
But it warns users to beware of criminals using the data to send fraudulent messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/54FCcRx v...Read More
FTX: Collapsed cryptocurrency giant recovers $5bn of assets
The firm's former chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating an "epic" fraud. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
UK Twitter employees legal threat over redundancies
A legal letter seen by BBC News calls workers' treatment "unlawful, unfair and completely unacceptable". from BBC News - Tec...Read More
UK investor reported losing £1m in FTX collapse
Twelve others also reported losses in the failed exchange to a City of London Police scam hotline in November. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive pays tribute to Tom Karen
Sir Jony Ive said the late designer "perfectly embodied the ideals and values of a generation". from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping
The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Cryptocurrency: UK Treasury considers plan for digital pound
The economic secretary to the Treasury says the UK is committed to becoming a world crypto hub. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Meta denies African content-moderator firm exit poses risk
Sama, which runs Facebook's moderation hub for east Africa, is to stop providing content-review services. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds
Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Almost 90% of games sold in UK in 2022 were digital - ERA
Physical game sales fell 4.5% last year, the digital entertainment and retail association says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure
The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Will the metaverse be your new workplace?
Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim
Two human rights groups accused Riyadh of using agents to "promote positive content" on the site. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Ukraine war: Trying to run start-ups in a conflict
A group of entrepreneurs speak to the BBC about the challenges of running start-ups during a war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
US bank Silvergate hit with $8bn in crypto withdrawals
The bank has had to sell $5.2bn in assets to cover two-thirds of its customers withdrawing their deposits. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Schools hit by cyber attack and documents leaked
Confidential details including child passport scans and SEN data is published online, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Samsung sees profit plunge by 69% as chip prices slump
The slump comes as the global economic slowdown hits memory chip prices and demand for devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity
When there is no mobile coverage, phones will be able to send and receive emergency texts via satellite. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Twitter: Millions of users' email addresses 'stolen' in data hack
Reports suggest more than 200 million sets of data were taken and are being given away on an online forum. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
WhatsApp to enable messaging in internet blackouts
Instant-messaging service WhatsApp is letting users connect via proxy servers so they can stay online. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Meta fined €390m over use of data for targeted ads
The EU data watchdog says the way Meta obtained permission to process users' data for ads broke data law. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Matt Hancock bids 'fond farewell' to his app after five years
The former health secretary tells users they will still be able keep up with him on TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nq4U...Read More
Porn website age checks introduced in Louisiana
US adult industry campaigners argue the law is the wrong solution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bcO6qsP via IFTTT Read More
Gadgets unveiled at CES but Russia is banned
Thousands have come to Las Vegas for one of the world's largest technology shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k2iafZQ v...Read More
Leeds leads drive to ensure 'no one left behind' in cost of living crisis
Charities have warned millions could be forced to choose between heating, food and the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
US regulators warn banks over cryptocurrency risks
The announcement comes just two months after the collapse of FTX sent shockwaves through the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud
'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Tesla reports record 1.3 million deliveries for 2022
However, Elon Musk's electric car maker missed Wall Street forecasts for the last three months of the year. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
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