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The firms hoping to cut down on wasted cosmetics

By tailoring cosmetics to the individual some firms are hoping to cut waste in the cosmetics industry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66585299?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink

Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66668053?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn

The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66661815?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66639477?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google tests watermark to identify AI images

The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66618852?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How long until a robot is doing your dishes?

Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66288309?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The elusive man at the top of the OnlyFans empire

Leonid Radvinsky, a 41-year-old entrepreneur based in Florida, owns all the shares of the company. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66615008?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bletchley Park to host AI safety talks in November

World leaders will meet with AI companies and experts on 1 and 2 November for the discussions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66604123?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Gamescom: The biggest announcements at the show

Gamers saw this autumn's biggest new releases, including Call of Duty, Starfield and Assassin's Creed https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66593222?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft makes new bid to unblock Call of Duty deal

Firm makes fresh offer to acquire Activision after UK regulators rejected its first bid. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66578883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66573512?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66570203?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail

Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66543643?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Virtual reality brings new vision to workplace training

Staff are being asked to put on VR goggles when they go on a course or team-building session. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66393315?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep

One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66524539?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66550959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The eco-friendly glass that's hard to crack

Scientists have developed an extremely strong glass which is less energy intensive to make than regular glass. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66359047?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI and data labelling: 'I felt like my life ended'

A Kenyan man has told the BBC how his AI-related job has affected his personal life. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66514287?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

The share sale on the Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn compared to Ford's $48bn and GM's $46bn. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66517549?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Firm regrets taking Facebook moderation work

The chief executive of Sama says it will no longer take work involving moderating harmful content. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66465231?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Back to the future for India's rice farmers

India, the world's biggest rice exporter, is turning to old varieties and new farming techniques. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66323991?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66494113?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bryan Johnson: Meet the multi-millionaire trying to reverse aging

With a team of 30 scientists, tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson spends millions on his body every year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66490722?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why US tech giants are threatening to quit the UK

Some tech giants feel they might have reached a "tipping point" due to new legislation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66304002?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66486803?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn't work on-site at least three times a week. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66472280?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Is AI a threat to the world of fabric design?

You can now ask an artificial intelligence system to design you a fabric pattern and get it printed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66437928?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police

The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to "design out" incentives to steal mobiles. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66442069?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

PSNI: Major data breach identifies thousands of officers and civilian staff

A top officer apologises for the breach affecting police and employees in Northern Ireland. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66445452?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent

The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66430429?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66252187?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Sea drones: What are they and how much do they cost?

Moscow has blamed Ukraine for a series of attacks by sea drones on Russian naval targets. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66373052?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Zoom orders workers back to the office

The company says staff living near offices should work in person at least twice a week. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66432173?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mother and daughter first to go to space together

Anastatia Mayers and Keisha Schahaff won a place on Virgin Galactic's second commercial flight in a prize draw. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-66405219?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66424364?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk says X will fund legal bills if users treated unfairly by bosses

Elon Musk says X will support those treated "unfairly" by bosses due to behaviour on Twitter - now X. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66420177?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

MrBeast: How the world's biggest YouTuber made his millions

Jimmy Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world with 172 million subscribers - what makes him so popular? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66372679?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What are semiconductors and how are they used?

Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66394406?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Drones help deliver 'air mail' to Orkney islands

Islanders in Orkney are set to get mail deliveries much quicker with the help of drones. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66376051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk to be billed for unauthorised flashing X sign

X, formerly known as Twitter, has had to remove the sign on its HQ and will have to pay associated costs. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66371435?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

MrBeast sues fast food company over 'revolting' burger

MrBeast is the most popular YouTuber in the world, with more than 172 million subscribers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66372675?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK's first drone mail service begins in Orkney

Royal Mail and Skyports will distribute letters and parcels between the islands using drones. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-66340600?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger