Tech news
- Google suggests fixes to its search monopolyon 2024-12-21 at 7:52 am
Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.
- Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription serviceon 2024-12-20 at 10:35 pm
It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
- N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - reporton 2024-12-20 at 4:26 am
Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.
- AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood testson 2024-12-20 at 12:05 am
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
- Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoinon 2024-12-19 at 4:47 pm
Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."
- Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headlineon 2024-12-19 at 10:38 am
Reporters Without Borders has called for Apple to remove Apple Intelligence.
- US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential banon 2024-12-19 at 4:44 am
The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.
- World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dreamon 2024-12-19 at 3:55 am
El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.
- Amazon faces US strike threat ahead of Christmason 2024-12-18 at 5:58 am
The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season.
- How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territorieson 2024-12-18 at 12:22 am
Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.
- Apple accused of using conflict mineralson 2024-12-17 at 10:18 pm
The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.
- Tech Life: Does the robotaxi have a future?on 2024-12-17 at 8:30 pm
How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays
- Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job adon 2024-12-17 at 1:14 pm
Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, treats porn as a job perk.
- Trump meets TikTok CEO as ban deadline loomson 2024-12-17 at 10:50 am
The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.
- Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report findson 2024-12-16 at 5:35 pm
The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality".
- Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal postson 2024-12-16 at 11:52 am
Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.
- Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $106,000on 2024-12-16 at 11:05 am
The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen by more than 50% since Donald Trump's election victory.
- BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headlineon 2024-12-13 at 5:52 pm
Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself.
- Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Yearon 2024-12-13 at 9:51 am
Sony's 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed "the biggest night in gaming".
- N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US sayson 2024-12-13 at 5:33 am
Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over an alleged long-running conspiracy.
- Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster'on 2024-12-12 at 2:08 pm
Character.ai is facing legal action in the US over claims a bot on the site encouraged a teenager to kill his parents.
- Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fundon 2024-12-12 at 12:43 pm
It appears to be the latest attempt by the Meta boss to build a closer relationship with the incoming president.
- Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for newson 2024-12-12 at 6:13 am
The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.
- WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outageson 2024-12-11 at 11:43 pm
Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.
- Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-securityon 2024-12-11 at 5:36 pm
The hack has left some hungry customers unable to make online orders.
- Chatbot 'encouraged teen to kill parents over screen time limit'on 2024-12-11 at 10:15 am
Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.
- Tech Life: Cyber warfareon 2024-12-10 at 8:32 pm
Cyber warfare, aerodynamic tech in athletics and the new Indiana Jones.
- Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recyclingon 2024-12-10 at 1:14 pm
Firms which produce e-cigarettes will also be asked to pay more towards UK recycling.
- Nvidia targeted by China in new chip war probeon 2024-12-09 at 10:14 pm
The investigation follows a US decision to further restrict sales to chip equipment makers in China.
- TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US banon 2024-12-09 at 4:41 pm
The app says the Supreme Court - and incoming Trump administration - needs more time to consider the case.