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Disney+ terms prevent allergy death lawsuit, Disney says

The entertainment giant says the terms of a free trial prevent it from being sued for wrongful death. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jl0ekjr0go?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Musk shares faked far-right 'detainment camp' for rioters post

The image was faked to look like it had come from the Daily Telegraph website. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp35w0kj2y4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjv857plevo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery

Zeekr says its new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl20971wxpo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?

The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled with tech issues. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0np2y5197o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Secrets of hovering kestrels to help drones beat city winds

Researchers hope they could inspire new drone and plane designs able to better cope with turbulence. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89wlnz1nzko?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ej9e4lqp5o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Delta Airlines hits out at CrowdStrike, alleging $500m loss

The US-based carrier has indicated it will sue both CrowdStrike and Microsoft for the damages https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6284e7r7d7o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tech firm apologises for hostess lampshade outfits

The company-branded lampshades, which obscured the women's faces, have been called "creepy" and "sexist." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y5r11xmkvo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Musk shares faked far-right 'detainment camp' for rioters post

The image was faked to look like it had come from the Daily Telegraph website. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp35w0kj2y4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c624r77gnm2o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes

Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1jll2k0gewo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn47798gxx4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

NYC using drones to warn residents of floods

NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as a weather warning system. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ceq5n7xl5q9o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records hack

The 2022 breach included medical records and information on gaining entry to the homes of 890 people. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78llg7n5d5o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery

Zeekr says the new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl20971wxpo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Secrets of hovering kestrels to help drones beat city winds

Researchers hope they could inspire new drone and plane designs able to better cope with turbulence. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89wlnz1nzko?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules

The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k44x6mge3o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crge77e9j19o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56

One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for two years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75nwnvvqr1o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The real story of the news website accused of fuelling riots

The BBC tracks down a Canadian hockey player, a dad in Pakistan and a Texan named Kevin linked to Channel3Now. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y38gjp4ygo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ej9e4lqp5o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c624r77gnm2o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Online games likely to be hit if strikes continue - union

The union leading the video game performers' strike says multiplayer games might be first affected. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgddkq2zx9o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn47798gxx4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Musk shares faked far-right 'detainment camp' for rioters post

The image was faked to look like it had come from the Daily Telegraph website. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp35w0kj2y4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Musk hits back after PM criticises UK 'civil war' post

The prime minister's spokesperson previously said there was "no justification" for the comments. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ydddy3qzgo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tech Life: Turning the tables on romance scammers

We speak to the BBC journalist who exposed an online con. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5wmh?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds Bank estimates. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm5251vgp8ro?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Ex-CNN star Lemon sues Musk over cancelled X show

The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire unfairly terminated a partnership with the celebrity presenter. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28e87473x0o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Guinea pig home in cash crunch after Facebook funding row

Owners say rehoming the guinea pigs is "a real possibility" after the sudden loss of income. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2grj7nk27o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

CrowdStrike sued by shareholders over global outage

A faulty update by the cyber-security firm last month caused chaos around the world. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy08ljxndr4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds Bank estimates. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm5251vgp8ro?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Intel axes 15,000 jobs after sales tumble

Shares in the company fall as much as 20%, contributing to a sharp fall in global stock markets. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c16j3318n08o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Video games strike rumbles on in row over AI

Video game performers are concerned that generative AI could be used to reproduce their voices. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czvxz11gl57o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tinder parent company cuts jobs as subscriber numbers slump

The number of people paying for the world's most popular dating app has continued to slide. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0xj08l9055o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft says cyber-attack triggered latest outage

The issues appeared to be mostly resolved by the evening, according to updates from the company. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c903e793w74o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Guinea pig home in cash crunch after Facebook funding row

Owners say rehoming the guinea pigs is "a real possibility" after the sudden loss of income. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2grj7nk27o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter

Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ckdgdkrd2n2o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Social media firms must take action on agitators, says Cooper

The home secretary said firms are not removing 'criminal material' fast enough after protests in the UK. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ydddy3qzgo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Founder of collapsed social media site charged with fraud

US authorities allege Abraham Shafi made misleading statements to investors about IRL's growth. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgxqw505pq4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge

Sales of Instagram and Facebook adverts have soared, delivering a surge in profits for parent company Meta. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0dmel29mk4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds Bank estimates. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm5251vgp8ro?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

CrowdStrike sued by shareholders over global outage

A faulty update by the cyber-security firm last month caused chaos around the world. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy08ljxndr4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Video games strike rumbles on in row over AI

Video game performers are concerned that generative AI could be used to reproduce their voices. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czvxz11gl57o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple sales rebound as AI bets scramble markets

Apple sales returned to growth, but Intel reported a sales slump and announced sweeping job cuts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c16j3318n08o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

British tech tycoon: I only got justice because I'm rich

Mike Lynch was acquitted in the US after an expensive legal process he fears others could not afford. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng14j5vqpo?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge

Sales of Instagram and Facebook adverts have soared, delivering a surge in profits for parent company Meta. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0dmel29mk4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nine-year-old Deadpool game sells for £300 after film hype

The game is no longer available for digital download, so fans must seek out physical copies to play it. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnk4510vp75o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident

Singapore officials say they are investigating the incident, which hospitalised 57 people. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw9yzyvyex7o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger