Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test

Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test https://ift.tt/6Q5X8DF The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently on the market.

Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut

Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut https://ift.tt/VBr7cUT Webtoon Entertainment says it has 170m monthly active users in over 150 countries around the world.

India seeks report on iPhone factory hiring practices

India seeks report on iPhone factory hiring practices https://ift.tt/Apag3Nz The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at its factory in Tamil Nadu state.

VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian

VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian https://ift.tt/YWxXGE2 Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by around 50% after the announcement.

Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company

Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company https://ift.tt/cNHzt6q His removal comes four years after he was abruptly dropped by streaming platform, Twitch.

Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctioned

Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctioned https://ift.tt/4rNA28e The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first nuclear weapons.

The screen tech that can do almost anything

The screen tech that can do almost anything https://ift.tt/yJIlqg8 New technology promises TV and phone screens that use much less electricity than current models.

Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire

Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire https://ift.tt/tLHIw95 At least 22 people have been confirmed dead while eight others were injured, local authorities say.

Apple in breach of law on App Store, says EU

Apple in breach of law on App Store, says EU https://ift.tt/QHwR3Ze It is the first time a company has been found to be in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

TikTok confirms it offered US government a 'kill switch'

TikTok confirms it offered US government a 'kill switch' https://ift.tt/tKadinc The platform made the disclosure as part of its legal challenge against a law forcing its sale in the US.

London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data

London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data https://ift.tt/wELNjvF The gang shared almost 400GB of the private information on their darknet site and Telegram channel.

US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links

US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links https://ift.tt/3OI6qun Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure.

Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips

Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips https://ift.tt/bYjxMOK The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week.

Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams

Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams https://ift.tt/KRV4xNM The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the explosive rise.

Don't blame us for people suffering - London hospital hackers

Don't blame us for people suffering - London hospital hackers https://ift.tt/YVLkw02 They claim the cyber attack - which has disrupted more than 1,000 procedures - was politically motivated.

Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company

Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company https://ift.tt/5InK9dM The stock ended the trading day at nearly $136, up 3.5%, making it more valuable than Microsoft.

TikTok complaint referred to US justice department

TikTok complaint referred to US justice department https://ift.tt/lTqRfXe A spokesperson for the social media company said they were disappointed by the decision.

Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn https://ift.tt/t47QfOn The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers are really ordering.

Building a $2bn online game by breaking the rules

Building a $2bn online game by breaking the rules https://ift.tt/7VK9Iv4 How the Elder Scrolls Online survived a difficult launch to become a quiet gaming success story.

Apple scraps its Pay Later loan scheme in US

Apple scraps its Pay Later loan scheme in US https://ift.tt/xbS5qUK The decision marks a retreat for Apple from its plans to offer traditional financial services.

Software giant Adobe accused of 'trapping customers'

Software giant Adobe accused of 'trapping customers' https://ift.tt/XyLVvjc Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made it too onerous to cancel.

US surgeon general wants social media warning labels

US surgeon general wants social media warning labels https://ift.tt/K6G1VHz Vivek Murthy says social media increases the risk that children will experience anxiety and depression.

Virtual camera operators: The unsung heroes of esports

Virtual camera operators: The unsung heroes of esports https://ift.tt/vJxBaSw A different kind of esports pro explains how they capture all the action during tense matches.

'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen'

'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen' https://ift.tt/Y5OatBX A Spanish filmmaker turned the cameras on herself and made a "sextortion diary" after being blackmailed.

Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package?

Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package? https://ift.tt/H3uo8qf He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him?

The battle for Gen Z social shoppers

The battle for Gen Z social shoppers https://ift.tt/xJVeP37 If TikTok is banned in the US, where might its social shoppers go?

Nasa astronaut distress message broadcast in error

Nasa astronaut distress message broadcast in error https://ift.tt/QgqZn4P Space agency says the clip was from a training exercise which was accidentally put on YouTube,

Musk says Tesla investors voting yes for pay deal

Musk says Tesla investors voting yes for pay deal https://ift.tt/3HKjz6Q Tesla is due to make an official announcement on the result of the vote at a meeting on Thursday.

The Chinese women dating Dan: An AI boyfriend on ChatGPT

The Chinese women dating Dan: An AI boyfriend on ChatGPT https://ift.tt/vcr34kB A jailbreak version of ChatGPT is becoming popular with women who prefer it to real world dating.

'We are creating new crops five-times faster'

'We are creating new crops five-times faster' https://ift.tt/2my6cV3 How artificial intelligence is increasingly helping the arable farming sector.

Gaming giant Steam accused of ripping off 14m UK gamers

Gaming giant Steam accused of ripping off 14m UK gamers https://ift.tt/RaubfAE Legal claim alleges Steam's market dominance means consumers are paying too much for video games.

Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI

Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI https://ift.tt/XmWLpvV The multi-billionaire Tesla boss filed the lawsuit against the ChatGPT developer at the end of February.

GameStop raises over $2bn after Roaring Kitty rally

GameStop raises over $2bn after Roaring Kitty rally https://ift.tt/ZGUAQi7 The company said it had sold all 75 million shares it had offered to investors.

College students on life without a smartphone

College students on life without a smartphone https://ift.tt/G9hB5aR Ten teenagers swap their smartphones for brick phones as part of a week-long digital detox.

The AI or real quiz: Euro 2024 edition

The AI or real quiz: Euro 2024 edition https://ift.tt/pL4mPhO Do you think you have what it takes to spot the AI images of footballers from the real ones? See if you can spot what's artificial intelligence and what's real.

Genetic testing firm 23andMe investigated over hack

Genetic testing firm 23andMe investigated over hack https://ift.tt/NXq1sw4 Criminals gained access to 6.9 million records when the firm was hacked in October 2023.

O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack

O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack https://ift.tt/wztAOuB The NHS says last week's cyber-attack means blood cannot be sorted at the same frequency.

What we learned from gaming's big weekend

What we learned from gaming's big weekend https://ift.tt/1RVmZUH Xbox's showcase tops off Summer Game Fest - here are some of the highlights from gaming's big weekend.

Scammers use fake X accounts to impersonate airlines

Scammers use fake X accounts to impersonate airlines https://ift.tt/ulYTUJH Holidaymakers are warned about scams where fake social media accounts are used to impersonate airlines.

Santander staff and '30 million' customers hacked

Santander staff and '30 million' customers hacked https://ift.tt/5uPZnfQ Their data is being sold online by the same gang who this week claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster.

Plans to use Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI criticised

Plans to use Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI criticised https://ift.tt/g6Yabjf Public posts, images and image captions will also be used to develop parent company Meta's AI tools.

Instagram tests forcing users to watch adverts

Instagram tests forcing users to watch adverts https://ift.tt/XY1Wa7o The "ad break" feature it is trialling means users cannot scroll or swipe past adverts as usual.

MrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribers

MrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribers https://ift.tt/a7AeuU3 Jimmy Donaldson, already the most-subscribed individual on the platform, has claimed another title.

Epoch Times CFO charged in $67m money-laundering plot

Epoch Times CFO charged in $67m money-laundering plot https://ift.tt/sTUwVcy CFO Bill Guan allegedly led a team at the news outlet that was behind a global money laundering scheme.

Shein to kick off plans for £50bn UK float

Shein to kick off plans for £50bn UK float https://ift.tt/lw14s3W The fast fashion firm has been linked to unethical practices, including claims of forced labour.

Australia drops case against X over stabbing videos

Australia drops case against X over stabbing videos https://ift.tt/yvwetnx The case was seen as a test of Australia's ability to enforce online safety rules on social media giants.

Santander staff and '30 million' customers hacked

Santander staff and '30 million' customers hacked https://ift.tt/T9ZikdN Their data is being sold online by the same gang who this week claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster.

Sports cars and millions seized in cybercrime busts

Sports cars and millions seized in cybercrime busts https://ift.tt/3YKslgT US and EU crime agencies make arrests after suspects used information for fraud and bomb threats.

Top lieutenant to 'Crypto King' jailed for seven years

Top lieutenant to 'Crypto King' jailed for seven years https://ift.tt/vRCJ02g Ryan Salame is one of four former top bosses from Sam Bankman-Fried's firms to plead guilty to charges.

Wordle in legal row with geography spinoff, Worldle

Wordle in legal row with geography spinoff, Worldle https://ift.tt/cWMIv4C The New York Times, Wordle's owner, accuses similarly-named geography game of "creating confusion."

AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says

AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says https://ift.tt/He9btir Latest generation of products not becoming part of people’s "routine internet use", researchers say.

Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech

Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech https://ift.tt/1sLa5Te 'I thought why don’t we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck.

Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike

Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike https://ift.tt/P0TBYfw A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics.

Top lieutenant to 'Crypto King' jailed for seven years

Top lieutenant to 'Crypto King' jailed for seven years https://ift.tt/JjX6LPn Ryan Salame is one of four former top bosses from Sam Bankman-Fried's firms to plead guilty to charges.