Tuesday, April 30, 2024

US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes https://ift.tt/XgNiWn7 The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.

New law aims to protect devices from hackers

New law aims to protect devices from hackers https://ift.tt/EsTlQfG Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements.

Tesla profits slump by more than a half

Tesla profits slump by more than a half https://ift.tt/LrvpfMJ The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

Monday, April 29, 2024

Tesla China rival BYD sees profits and sales fall

Tesla China rival BYD sees profits and sales fall https://ift.tt/zw8SjIi Car maker takes a hit from weakening demand and price war in the world's largest electric vehicle market.

World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action

World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action https://ift.tt/EviNgI3 It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump

Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump https://ift.tt/276kJ9H Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban https://ift.tt/8FpENLV The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature https://ift.tt/SCrQZtO The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday.

Friday, April 26, 2024

Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users' HIV status

Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users' HIV status https://ift.tt/70kEG39 The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users' data.

Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?

Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming? https://ift.tt/3XlABpT Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns https://ift.tt/s5uY631 IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook https://ift.tt/RBfapUz Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app? https://ift.tt/YDc6pra Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall https://ift.tt/awUEjSf The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

Monday, April 22, 2024

TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech' https://ift.tt/ylE7U16 The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns https://ift.tt/U8iyDke IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.

Influential women's tech network shuts down unexpectedly

Influential women's tech network shuts down unexpectedly https://ift.tt/rBL0FgV Women Who Code, which had hundreds of thousands of members globally, has dissolved after a board vote.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app? https://ift.tt/yDxFPTZ Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.

Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?

Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming? https://ift.tt/UdPhDIL Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.

Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls

Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls https://ift.tt/2KQxScE Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce https://ift.tt/xIJNQlw Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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

All you need to know for tonight's Bafta Games Awards https://ift.tt/yZnTapg Zelda, Baldur's Gate 3 and Spider-Man 2 are among the frontrunners at this year's ceremony.

Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy

Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy https://ift.tt/83LR6aA iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem."

Monday, April 15, 2024

Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi

Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi https://ift.tt/wTxX6MS The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in India as the firm faces slowing demand.

Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy

Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy https://ift.tt/kWI4iMl iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem."

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club https://ift.tt/zenyBbq Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

World of Warcraft to return to China

World of Warcraft to return to China https://ift.tt/eagpUnL China's NetEase and games publisher Activision Blizzard end their feud which had angered fans.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk

Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk https://ift.tt/dx5vOu1 The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain accounts.

Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans

Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans https://ift.tt/aozwBJx The tech giant is cutting 600 jobs from its abandoned self-driving car project, reports say.

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage https://ift.tt/PyFC421 Services have been restored after users of Meta platforms reported problems on Wednesday.

Will Truth Social solve Trump's money problems?

Will Truth Social solve Trump's money problems? https://ift.tt/Ox6eL3R Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall.

Monday, April 8, 2024

Tesla to settle over fatal Autopilot crash

Tesla to settle over fatal Autopilot crash https://ift.tt/RbQODHE The trial, brought by the family of Apple engineer Walter Huang, was scheduled to begin this week.

Google looks to AI paywall option, claims report

Google looks to AI paywall option, claims report https://ift.tt/eMD39WY Search giant is reportedly considering charging for premium features in a major shake-up.

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking https://ift.tt/sEcJwa7 The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk

Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk https://ift.tt/rKlnVuy The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain accounts.

Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business

Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business https://ift.tt/pTrvE7c Amazon Web Services represents 14% of the firm's overall revenue but the firm is shifting strategies.

Friday, April 5, 2024

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally https://ift.tt/1Ss2oKq The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

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

Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to 'predatory' AI https://ift.tt/JdPUSHX In an open letter, also signed by Katy Perry, the artists said AI was being used to steal their voices.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally https://ift.tt/DOqQrxR The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition.

Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait

Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait https://ift.tt/YDz3bWU The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders.

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech https://ift.tt/w9G4F0b How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future?

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Will Truth Social post a financial bailout for Trump?

Will Truth Social post a financial bailout for Trump? https://ift.tt/7LmQ8j1 Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall.

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

Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer https://ift.tt/uMAqfm7 The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised.

Monday, April 1, 2024

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years' https://ift.tt/7TPbIZc National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking https://ift.tt/L6o0GKm The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.

Payout for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias case

Payout for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias case https://ift.tt/t48bnW9 A black delivery driver's account was removed after facial-recognition software failed to recognise him.