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Tens of millions secretly use WhatsApp despite bans

Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckke9x0e50xo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68930465?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal

A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgxwlqej0jjo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tesla profits slump by more than a half

The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72pvz18x4lo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action

It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx7d34nl5vwo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

After 20 years, what next for World of Warcraft?

The game's maker Activision Blizzard was bought by Microsoft last year in gaming's biggest ever acquisition https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68911356?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx9wezr1d1vo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Musk in China to discuss enabling full self driving

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68914929?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump

Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl40v5x483yo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87zp82247yo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tesla profits slump by more than a half

The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72pvz18x4lo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature

The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9ez1zzmmjzo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87zp82247yo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tesla profits slump by more than a half

The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72pvz18x4lo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Spotify turns up volume to make record profits

The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68884501?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv27e9qn4qno?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app

Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge8j2dyg1qo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tesla to settle over fatal Autopilot crash

The trial, brought by the family of Apple engineer Walter Huang, was scheduled to begin this week. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14kggkr4vro?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instagram trying nudity blurring to stop 'sextortion'

The platform will use AI-powered systems to detect nude images and identify sextortion accounts. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68778834?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi

The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in India as the firm faces slowing demand. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n1ldx5klwo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft announces new AI office in UK

The firm says its new London hub will "drive pioneering work" to advance AI models and development. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ger7j9vzpo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk

The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain accounts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2ygp5pdqlo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans

The tech giant is cutting 600 jobs from its abandoned self-driving car project, reports say. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98rz9nq9rvo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68803774?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tech Life: Space Junk

We look at what space junk is and the risk it poses to tech we use everyday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5wly?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google using AI to create search answers in UK trial

Some users will get AI-generated 'overviews' in their Google search results when they ask questions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68730138?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips

Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68738046?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk

The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain accounts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2ygp5pdqlo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

All you need to know for tonight's Bafta Games Awards

Zelda, Baldur's Gate 3 and Spider-Man 2 are among the frontrunners at this year's ceremony. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72pjyl4w04o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans

The tech giant is cutting 600 jobs from its abandoned self-driving car project, reports say. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98rz9nq9rvo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Services have been restored after users of Meta platforms reported problems on Wednesday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68727854?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to 'predatory' AI

In an open letter, also signed by Katy Perry, the artists said AI was being used to steal their voices. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68717863?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google looks to AI paywall option, claims report

Search giant is reportedly considering charging for premium features in a major shake-up. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68727857?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Services have been restored after users of Meta platforms reported problems on Wednesday. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68727854?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety

The new agreement will see the countries pool knowledge and resources to strengthen safety testing of AI models https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68675654?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68709119?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk

The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain accounts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2ygp5pdqlo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business

Amazon Web Services represents 14% of the firm's overall revenue but the firm is shifting strategies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68729318?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Samsung sees profits jump by more than 900%

It comes as chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump, while demand for AI-related products booms. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68738046?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to 'predatory' AI

In an open letter, also signed by Katy Perry, the artists said AI was being used to steal their voices. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68717863?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68629800?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Will Truth Social solve Trump's money problems?

Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68716628?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

European flying car technology sold to China

The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68669296?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68705709?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68709119?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait

The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68705711?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege

With a loyal fanbase, Apple is in a unique position which is now under fire, writes Zoe Kleinman. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68631756?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Watchdog assessing McDonald's and Greggs IT failures

Payments Systems Regulator is examining spate of outages, which also affected Sainsbury's and Tesco. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68628348?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer

The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68675652?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68677487?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger