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Global chip shortage: Jaguar Land Rover loses £9m

The UK-based car maker warned that it expects the chip shortage to continue throughout this year. https://bbc.in/3uhlU7Q

Why cows may be hiding something but AI can spot it

Farmers are using artificial intelligence to spot lameness in their herd before it gets serious. https://bbc.in/3L17rmc

Epic backed by 35 US states in Apple legal rematch

A coalition of 35 state attorneys general is supporting the Fortnite-maker's appeal against an in-app purchases ruling. https://bbc.in/3ueLjid

The Belgians getting the right to disconnect from work

From next month, Belgium's civil servants may not be contacted outside working hours. https://bbc.in/3rf92gt

Robots could be used to support soldiers in combat

Three companies are being given £3m each to investigate the use of autonomous technology in combat. https://bbc.in/3KWZLkP

Inside Kazakhstan's giant crypto-mine

Kazakhstan is now the world's second biggest crypto-currency mining country, thanks partly to a vast mine in the desert. https://bbc.in/3reDCXG

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. https://bbc.in/34j0Fra

Apple sales soar despite chip supply shortages

The iPhone giant's revenue jumped to a record over the Christmas quarter, sending shares up. https://bbc.in/3GbmPsF

US bans telecom giant China Unicom over spying concerns

China Unicom is the latest Chinese company to be banned in the US over national security concerns. https://bbc.in/3ubnNmi

Apple unveils AirTag safety guide amid stalker fears

Apple has released an updated safety guide amid ongoing concerns over the company's AirTag device. https://bbc.in/3u7Wjy6

The scramble for cargo aircraft as shipping costs soar

Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity. https://bbc.in/3r4QHmf

Google slammed over ad-cookie replacement flip-flop

The system Google planned to replace cookies is now itself being replaced with a slightly different idea. https://bbc.in/3rZBK4b

How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media. https://bbc.in/3A9qQMM

New campaign aims to stop more encrypted apps

No Place to Hide says end-to-end encryption makes it harder to detect child abuse. https://bbc.in/3rrdebZ

What can we do to get more women into coding?

How visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools used to teach kids coding should be adapted for adults. https://bbc.in/3qBBWHn

Omega Mart: Where art meets escape room

BBC Click's Chris Fox visits a hi-tech art experience in Las Vegas. https://bbc.in/3qA5hlg

Tonga tsunami: Communications 'may be down for two weeks'

Internet access may be out for a while longer because of damage to an undersea cable. https://bbc.in/3roziUn

How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. https://bbc.in/3rhGDFm

REvil ransomware gang arrested in Russia

Russian authorities dismantle the notorious cyber-crime gang at the request of the United States. https://bbc.in/31XgqDh

Tech Tent: Has Theranos changed Silicon Valley?

Elizabeth Holmes defrauded investors, but could the scandal usher in a change to Silicon Valley? https://bbc.in/3FsKHaL

Google will spend £730m to 'reinvigorate' its UK offices

The tech giant is expanding UK staff capacity by 50% and wants to "reinvigorate" the work environment. https://bbc.in/3zVWPzU

North Korea hackers stole $400m of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year. https://bbc.in/3I7qkS7

Twitter agrees to Nigeria's demands to end seven-month ban

Following a seven-month ban, the micro-blogging site will register in Nigeria and pay tax locally. https://bbc.in/34OgCpE

Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers

Ariana Grande, previously the app's most popular woman, is now tied in second place with Selena Gomez. https://bbc.in/33qpm4x

CES 2022: Dog facial recognition and smart taps

Chris Fox tries out some of the gadgets on display at the convention's area for start-ups. https://bbc.in/3qoWmTM

Kim Kardashian sued in crypto 'pump and dump' case

The star is one of three celebrity defendants being sued by investors in the EthereumMax crypto-currency.. https://bbc.in/3GnvIQX

Meta monopoly case from FTC given go-ahead

The US is trying to compel Meta to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp, alleging a monopoly. https://bbc.in/3Gi8xY2

Nottingham man who used girl's webcam to spy on her jailed

Robert Davies secretly accessed dozens of people's devices and stole their data and photos. https://bbc.in/3qfHGGt

Pokémon Go: Police fired for chasing Snorlax instead of robbers

A pair of LAPD officers lost their jobs after ignoring a robbery to play Pokémon Go instead. https://bbc.in/3qfcCGM

Tesla adds chill and assertive self-driving modes

An update to Tesla cars adds a mode to follow other cars more closely and to slow rather than stop. https://bbc.in/3qd4Z3V

Oculus Quest 2: Meta to discuss children's VR safety with watchdog

The information commissioner wants to talk about child protection in virtual reality. https://bbc.in/3tdHQ3d

London e-scooter collisions jumped in 2021

Between January and June 2021, 258 collisions were recorded, compared with 266 in the whole of 2020. https://bbc.in/3t9JLpm

Virgin Mobile and O2 users will not face EU roaming charges

Virgin Media O2 says it will not reintroduce fees for mobile data use and calls in EU countries. https://bbc.in/3q9hQ6T

The AI software that could turn you in to a music star

Artificial intelligence is now smart enough to write tracks that earn streaming service royalties. https://bbc.in/3HRYmcW

Instagram blocked hashtag in memory of Iran plane crash victims

The social media giant says it did so by mistake, as families tried to memorialise the 176 victims. https://bbc.in/3f1rJ0o

CES: Should the world’s biggest tech show have gone ahead?

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has gone ahead in Las Vegas, despite the pandemic. https://bbc.in/3eXKlOL

Global chip shortage: Samsung expects its profits to jump by 52%

The South Korean electronics giant benefited from strong demand for server memory chips. https://bbc.in/3q0v5a7

The companies offering delivery to the Moon

Intuitive Machines and its rivals hope to make the first US moon landings since Apollo 17 in 1972. https://bbc.in/3zAtTxu

Drone helps save cardiac arrest patient in Sweden

A defibrillator delivered by drone helped to keep a 71 year-old man alive. https://bbc.in/3G7D1Mj

NFT marketplace OpenSea valued at more than $13bn

Worldwide trade in digital collectables was worth $40.9bn (£30.1bn) last year, a report suggests. https://bbc.in/3n37cN5

Vodafone and EE delay EU roaming charges return

Vodafone joins EE in delaying its planned January date for EU roaming charges. https://bbc.in/34eG4Ei

Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining after blackouts

The Balkan country is enforcing blackouts amid an electricity shortage caused by high global prices. https://bbc.in/3t0TkXM

From carpenter to property app founder

Michael Cockburn, co-founder of office-working app Desana, shares his business advice. https://bbc.in/3FWTvqz

China Mobile shares rise in Shanghai debut after US exit

The company delisted in New York after a Trump-era move to restrict investment in Chinese tech firms. https://bbc.in/3G8DfTe

Asus recalls product after users 'smell smoke'

The computer company has had a "few" complaints and warned some 2021 models could be affected. https://bbc.in/3HujWnM

Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?

Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson? https://bbc.in/3yZXvlQ

Why BlackBerry held the tiny keys to my heart

The classic smartphone's life comes to an end on 4 January as the firm switches off support. https://bbc.in/3JQ9v03

Is there a better way to make new resolutions stick?

There are lots of apps that promise to make you healthier and happier but are they any good? https://bbc.in/3mVPL0S

Milton Keynes to hold large-scale driverless car trial

The council believes driverless vehicles could be commonplace in the town within two years. https://bbc.in/3FQ5oP6

Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout

Transportation and aviation authorities called for a delay of two weeks on safety concerns. https://bbc.in/3sRRvfr