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YouTube accused of collecting UK children's data

The video platform faces a challenge over claims it is gathering and using the data of under-13s. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64786968?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

FTX's Nishad Singh pleads guilty to fraud charges

Former FTX engineer says he is 'unbelievably sorry' for his role in the alleged crypto scheme. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64803468?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok answers three big cybersecurity fears about the app

Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cybersecurity risks. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64797355?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Canada bans TikTok on government devices

The federal government says the video app is an "unacceptable" risk to privacy and security. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64792894?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams

Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64790657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees

The cuts account for about 10% of Twitter's remaining 2,000 workers, down from 7,500 in 2022. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64784368?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Missing Chinese tech banker 'assisting' authorities

Bao Fan's disappearance has renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64781374?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Britishvolt bought by Australian firm Recharge Industries

Recharge Industries will pay £4bn for Britishvolt, the start-up that collapsed in January. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64754879?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Can technology clean up the shrimp farming business?

Shrimp farming has been criticised for causing environmental damage - can tech clean it up? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64496392?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices

The organisation, which has around 32,000 employees, says the measure is to increase cybersecurity. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64743991?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Child abuse material found on VR headsets, police data shows

Virtual reality technology is exposing children to new risks online, the NSPCC warns. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64734308?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tony Blair and William Hague call for digital ID cards for all

Ministers must harness the benefits of the tech revolution, former Labour PM and Conservative leader say. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64729442?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

US Supreme Court wary of removing tech firms' legal shield

A bereaved family accuses YouTube of abetting a terrorist group by recommending its videos to users. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64727712?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal

Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64717453?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm

ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64514573?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Remote driving in UK from abroad should not be allowed, says Law Commission

The Law Commission of England and Wales says remotely driven vehicles are a "legal grey area". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64705924?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Implant gives hand control nine years after stroke

Heather Rendulic was able to use her left arm and hand for the first time in nine years. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-64602667?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Spain to extradite British suspect to US over Twitter hack

Joseph O'Connor faces several charges in connection with the hack of more than 130 Twitter accounts. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64705984?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The tech helping people get a better night's sleep

Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64580342?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64697560?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Bafta-nominated visual effects created at home

How the dramatic visuals in Everything Everywhere All At Once were crafted by five artists in lockdown. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64661994?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years

The long-serving Google employee is one of the highest-profile females in Silicon Valley. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64675997?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Do Kwon: US regulator charges cryptocrash boss with fraud

Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been accused of "orchestrating a multi-billion dollar" crypto scheme. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64671745?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tesla accused of firing workers over union campaign

Labour organisers say the firings of more than 30 staff were illegal retaliation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64665911?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

US-China chip war: ASML says China employee stole data

Leading chip equipment maker ASML says it reported the breach to Netherlands and US authorities. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64658843?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Police use of Chinese camera tech criticised by surveillance watchdog

A survey finds police forces using kit from companies despite alleged "security and ethical" fears. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64644692?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk donates almost $2bn of Tesla shares to charity

Also on Wednesday, Mr Musk hinted he plans to find his successor to lead Twitter by the end of 2023. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64645888?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Omegle: Suing the website that matched me with my abuser

'Alice' was groomed on a video chat website - her lawsuit against it could have far-reaching consequences. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64618791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Watchdog cracks down on crypto ATM operators around Leeds

The Financial Conduct Authority enters sites suspected of hosting illegally operated crypto cash machines. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64636986?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scammers profit from Turkey-Syria earthquake

BBC News investigates the tactics used by scammers to make money when natural disasters strike https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64599553?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Could advanced chatbots cause chaos on social media?

Researchers warn that AI could flood social media with harmful and misleading content. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64464140?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

David Guetta says the future of music is in AI

The French DJ recently experimented with AI software to create a vocal that sounded like Eminem. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64624525?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The apps getting your wardrobe back under control

New apps are encouraging users to wear their old clothes more or buy second hand. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64567793?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Hogwarts Legacy game comes out as online debate continues

There have been calls for a boycott, but the big-budget game is expected to be a big seller. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64572328?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit

Some users reported being notified they were over the tweet-per-day limit, even if they had not posted. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64577731?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Quantum breakthrough could revolutionise computing

Researchers have transferred 'quantum' information between computer chips at record speeds and accuracy. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64492456?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pye radio and TV sets go on display in Cambridge

The film was founded in a garden shed and quickly became one of the biggest employers in Cambridge. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-64547298?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

'Google killer' ChatGPT sparks AI chatbot race

The future of internet search could be transformed by this new tech, writes BBC tech editor Zoe Kleinman. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64538604?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tech lay-offs: Dell to cut workforce

Dell adds to the growing list of technology companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrinks. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64536590?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Digital cameras back in fashion after online revival

Analysts say the huge interest on eBay, Etsy and TikTok is driven by young people wanting old technology. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64512059?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Farewell radiators? Testing out electric infrared wallpaper

Pilots are being run around the UK to see if electric wallpaper could be an efficient way to heat homes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64402524?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Cat's eyes: How a pub trip made the world's roads safer

How the late inventor of cat's eyes, Percy Shaw, got his eureka moment. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-64512319?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Interpol working out how to police the metaverse

The global police agency has built its own virtual reality (VR) space, for users to do training. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64501726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

The Tesla boss is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64520157?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter: Number of staff suing goes up daily - lawyer

One former senior manager tells the BBC the treatment of workers by Elon Musk was "unjustifiable". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64512053?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How we fell out of love with voice assistants

Worries over privacy and the cost of living have curbed interest in voice assistants like Alexa. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64371426?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT firm trials $20 monthly subscription fee

The chatbot has been used millions of times since its public launch last year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64492750?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk's Tesla lost $140m on Bitcoin in 2022

Tesla invested $1.5bn in the cryptocurrency in early 2021, and briefly accepted it as payment. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64428257?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64479649?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger