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UK strikes digital trade deal with Ukraine

The agreement is expected to improve cooperation on cyber security, AI and new technologies. https://bbc.in/3iqGcrA

Twitter ends Covid misinformation policy under Musk

The Twitter website says it stopped enforcing its misleading information policy on 23 November. https://bbc.in/3AWRGcz

Can age verification stop children seeing pornography?

As part of the Online Safety Bill, all sites that publish pornography will have to age-check their users. https://bbc.in/3ONUGh3

Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy after FTX collapse

The collapse of FTX had already forced BlockFi to suspend most activity on its platform. https://bbc.in/3F7FWqj

Facebook: Meta fined €265m by Irish Data Protection Commission

Phone numbers and email addresses of up to 533m users appeared on an online hacking forum. https://bbc.in/3u6jbMW

Meta fined €265m by Irish data watchdog over breach

The Irish Data Protection Commission says its inquiry has found Meta breached GDPR rules. https://bbc.in/3gKz7BE

The birth pangs of the Grand Theft Auto franchise

On its 25th anniversary, an early GTA producer reveals the trials faced by its original developers. https://bbc.in/3u2ccVz

Instagram 'wrong' to take down drill music video

Meta's independent appeals body criticises the decision to remove the video and says it must be reinstated. https://bbc.in/3VcufEp

Twitter boss Elon Musk keeps conspiracy theorist Alex Jones off platform

Chief executive Elon Musk said he "had no mercy" for anyone using children's deaths for political gain. https://bbc.in/3Ooxvd6

Musk lifts Donald Trump's Twitter ban

The former US president's account is reinstated - but he says he sees no reason to return. https://bbc.in/3AxRsIS

FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings. https://bbc.in/3gpwtkI

Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity. https://bbc.in/3XfLCWh

New FTX boss condemns crypto exchange's failure

John Ray says there was a "complete absence of trustworthy financial information" at the company. https://bbc.in/3VpgmCD

China urges military veterans to work at iPhone factory

The country wants retired military personnel to help boost production at the plant in Zhengzhou. https://bbc.in/3XfklmU

Lab-grown chicken safe to eat, say US regulators

It is the first time a meat product grown in a lab has been cleared for human consumption in the US. https://bbc.in/3ArmiCU

World of Warcraft to go offline in China

A number of Activision Blizzard titles will disappear, following the end of an arrangement with publisher NetEase. https://bbc.in/3TGOHf2

Nvidia investigates melting graphics card cable reports

Social-media users share photos appearing to show damage to the cable supplied with the Nvidia RTX 4090. https://bbc.in/3X9k5FX

Byjus, Meta, Twitter: India tech workers fight back amid mass layoffs

Many young Indians who've lost their jobs are looking for ways to air their frustration and build support. https://bbc.in/3tx5ma2

Google to pay record $391m privacy settlement

The technology company tracked users' locations despite them opting out, a US investigation found. https://bbc.in/3EdvP1g

Suffolk Police apology over sex abuse victims' data on website

A police investigation is launched after the personal details of sexual abuse victims appear online. https://bbc.in/3AhnEzQ

Amazon 'prepares mass job cuts' as sales slow - reports

The reductions could affect about 10,000 people at the e-commerce giant, reports suggested. https://bbc.in/3E2SHka

Biggest crypto exchange Binance urges new industry rules

The boss of Binance tells the G20 the collapse of a rival exchange shows crypto needs regulations. https://bbc.in/3EtudSG

The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down. https://bbc.in/3UOczPn

Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations

Blue tick accounts impersonating major brands, politicians and celebrities have appeared on the platform. https://bbc.in/3USQXk7

Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion

A number of executives have walked out after a turbulent launch of new Twitter features. https://bbc.in/3G6eYAj

Chris Rock to host Netflix's first live show

The comic will front a stand-up special as Netflix begins to experiment with screening live events. https://bbc.in/3G3HrXr

Australian police to Medibank hackers: "We know who you are"

Authorities say they know the names of cyber-criminals behind 'morally reprehensible' hack. https://bbc.in/3TtRKXC

Ukraine war: Russians kept in the dark by internet search

Why users of Russia's top search engine are unlikely to get to the truth about the war in Ukraine. https://bbc.in/3UuS1uL

US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter

The Federal Trade Commission says developments at Twitter could risk it violating regulatory orders. https://bbc.in/3DQftM4

God of War: Ragnarok 'accessibility needed to be better'

The studio behind God of War: Ragnarok on its hopes for more accessible blockbuster games in future. https://bbc.in/3WSKB6r

Elon Musk foreign ties worth looking at, Joe Biden says

The US president was asked whether Saudi Arabia helping the Tesla boss to buy Twitter should be probed. https://bbc.in/3WOhOQa

FTX: Cryptocurrency giant Binance walks away from bailout

Binance says it will not pursue a rescue deal with its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'. https://bbc.in/3TiFFEM

Twitter lays off staff at its only Africa office in Ghana

The staff tell the BBC they are insulted after receiving an email about the need for cost cutting. https://bbc.in/3A15DGd

Facebook-owner Meta to cut 13% of its workforce

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said it was one of the most difficult changes in Meta's history. https://bbc.in/3DUJWss

FTX: Cryptocurrency market rocked by near-collapse of exchange

FTX struck a bailout deal with larger rival Binance as it faced a "significant liquidity crunch". https://bbc.in/3DU9OVm

3D printed guns: Warnings over growing threat of 3D firearms

Police say they are seizing 3D printed weapons in greater numbers in the UK. https://bbc.in/3EhrNXe

Tesla recalls 40,000 cars over power-steering fault

The recall affects the 2017-21 Model S and Model X vehicles. https://bbc.in/3hnksME

Hushpuppi: Notorious Nigerian fraudster jailed for 11 years in US

The FBI says ex-social media star Hushpuppi is one of the word's most high-profile money launderers. https://bbc.in/3TfZY5B

Stolen $3bn Bitcoin mystery ends with popcorn tin discovery

James Zhong pleads guilty to the 2012 hack as police find stash of 50,000 Bitcoin. https://bbc.in/3hng1RP

Ten days of Twitter chaos

Elon Musk's first week-and-a-half at Twitter has been a rollercoaster of big changes. https://bbc.in/3fK0bAy

Facebook owner Meta expected to announce major job losses

The company faces difficult economic conditions and is investing heavily in its metaverse push. https://bbc.in/3hllwR2

Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended. https://bbc.in/3t7dI8o

'It's so liberating': The people quitting social media

A small but growing number of people are giving up the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. https://bbc.in/3hbjByx

Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. https://bbc.in/3NFgcUH

Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99. https://bbc.in/3hcIREz

Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover

The former CEO appeared to agree with the dismissals, saying he had grown the company "too quickly". https://bbc.in/3DC0SDL

Twitter UK staff get deadline over cuts consultation

Hundreds affected by Twitter's worldwide job cuts have three days to elect a representative. https://bbc.in/3t27vKQ

Twitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company's workforce

The site's new owner says he had "no choice" but to slash jobs - cuts which appear to affect 50% of staff. https://bbc.in/3zKVwF0

Twitter to lose magic with blue tick fee, says ex exec

Twitter's former global communications head tells BBC News he is worried about Elon Musk's plans. https://bbc.in/3FKE9rV

Haaland or Halland? Fans asked to spellcheck tweets

The director of Visit Halland says the region's hashtag is now filled with photos of the footballer. https://bbc.in/3haBzkV