Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads

Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads https://ift.tt/NxjIDVn The game maker says actions taken by Samsung's Auto Blocker feature go against competition laws.

The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?

The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s? https://ift.tt/riG2aXz How much are smartphones harming children and what should we do about it? BBC InDepth hosts a debate between a campaigner and an academic.

California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill https://ift.tt/IWjLDep The legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on artificial intelligence in the US.

'Everybody wants to be in': How songs are chosen for EA FC

'Everybody wants to be in': How songs are chosen for EA FC https://ift.tt/gXbWKsy Steve Schnur explains how he chooses which songs get selected for the massive football game's soundtrack.

Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool

Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool https://ift.tt/qK2xibQ It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity.

Facebook parent company fined €91m over password storage

Facebook parent company fined €91m over password storage https://ift.tt/ifAxQYM An inquiry was launched in April 2019 by the Irish Data Protection Commission.

They were arrested for posting during the riots – will it change anything?

They were arrested for posting during the riots – will it change anything? https://ift.tt/sdVT0I5 Charges following disorder felt significant, but for social media giants there was no day of reckoning.

Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot

Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot https://ift.tt/HNRfBPz The firm also unveiled the first working prototype of Meta's augmented-reality glasses, called Orion.

Elon Musk not invited to top UK investment summit

Elon Musk not invited to top UK investment summit https://ift.tt/5jqUXLZ This is due to concern about his role in sharing misinformation about the UK during last month’s riots, the BBC understands.

Will the US presidential election define the future of crypto?

Will the US presidential election define the future of crypto? https://ift.tt/xmc8o0Z Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them.

CrowdStrike boss apologises for global IT outage

CrowdStrike boss apologises for global IT outage https://ift.tt/8Y1sS9K Adam Meyers, a senior vice president with the IT firm at the heart of July's mass outage, faced a grilling by US lawmakers.

Sharp rise in problematic teenage social media use, study says

Sharp rise in problematic teenage social media use, study says https://ift.tt/fuRtPbx The report says a "continuously online" generation needs more help to live healthy digital lives.

TSB customers hit by payment problems

TSB customers hit by payment problems https://ift.tt/8GMlAWi Many say they have not received their child benefit, while others have not received their salaries.

Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities

Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities https://ift.tt/Tzo0kQV CEO Pavel Durov said the change should "discourage criminals" who have given Telegram a bad image.

CrowdStrike: Company to face questions over global IT outage

CrowdStrike: Company to face questions over global IT outage https://ift.tt/nhXc59j Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined.

MrBeast is YouTube's biggest star - now he faces 54-page lawsuit

MrBeast is YouTube's biggest star - now he faces 54-page lawsuit https://ift.tt/VSIpNvm It’s been another busy week for Jimmy Donaldson, in what is becoming a bit of a theme for the world’s biggest YouTuber.

A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double

A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double https://ift.tt/XKpZaIs The egg-shaped toy which housed a virtual pet was one of the biggest crazes of the 90s.

LinkedIn suspends AI training using UK user data

LinkedIn suspends AI training using UK user data https://ift.tt/XLhpvHa The UK's data watchdog said it raised concerns over LinkedIn's approach to using UK data to train AI.

Sky Glass owners complain as TVs won't turn on

Sky Glass owners complain as TVs won't turn on https://ift.tt/fZcaC0A The company has apologised to Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers encountering issues.

Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts

Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts https://ift.tt/HdBElGV The comments come after Taiwanese firm Gold Apollo said it did not make the devices used in the attack.

'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate announce AI video deal

'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate announce AI video deal https://ift.tt/rXQfDmK The entertainment giants will allow an AI model to train using its film and TV archives.

Nintendo sues 'Pokémon with guns' video game firm

Nintendo sues 'Pokémon with guns' video game firm https://ift.tt/u601LTJ The Japanese company alleges that the Palworld video game "infringes multiple patent rights".

What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?

What's the point of buying the latest smartphone? https://ift.tt/aceqZGH It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.

Musk's X back up and running in Brazil

Musk's X back up and running in Brazil https://ift.tt/CyOSNPk The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, was banned in the country on 31 August.

MrBeast and Amazon named in lawsuit over Beast Games

MrBeast and Amazon named in lawsuit over Beast Games https://ift.tt/uZsnktw The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m.

Google wins legal challenge against 1.49bn euro fine

Google wins legal challenge against 1.49bn euro fine https://ift.tt/pLb9FsK The firm is under pressure worldwide over the dominance of its search and ad-tech businesses.

The Plucky Squire: From Pokémon to a page-turning indie hit

The Plucky Squire: From Pokémon to a page-turning indie hit https://ift.tt/jY6nsGD How a former Pokémon art director launched a studio and made one of the year's most anticipated games.

Instagram gives parents more control over teen accounts

Instagram gives parents more control over teen accounts https://ift.tt/DMg45Rn Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.

Russian state media networks banned by Facebook owner

Russian state media networks banned by Facebook owner https://ift.tt/6xVHKOS Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.

Secret Service 'aware' of Elon Musk post about Harris, Biden

Secret Service 'aware' of Elon Musk post about Harris, Biden https://ift.tt/FnZ8oIM Musk has deleted the post about assassination attempts on Biden and Harris and said it was a joke.

TikTok to begin appeal against being sold or banned in US

TikTok to begin appeal against being sold or banned in US https://ift.tt/dQ8JnXG The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security.

Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'

Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone' https://ift.tt/b60k7hR Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds.

Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have 'polluted culture'

Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have 'polluted culture' https://ift.tt/gpoijIf The broadcaster said the tech bosses' companies had released "toxic particulates" into cultural life.

Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1bn social media followers

Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1bn social media followers https://ift.tt/WDrfjLB The huge figure makes the footballer easily the most followed celebrity on the planet.

Boy arrested over London transport cyber hack

Boy arrested over London transport cyber hack https://ift.tt/OXzaZEm The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed.

Microsoft lays off more gaming staff in new cuts

Microsoft lays off more gaming staff in new cuts https://ift.tt/9mazOIh The Xbox owner announces 650 jobs will go after cutting almost 2,000 earlier this year.

Data centres as vital as NHS and power grid, government says

Data centres as vital as NHS and power grid, government says https://ift.tt/QPm61oc Critical national infrastructure status means they will get extra government support during emergencies.

Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro

Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro https://ift.tt/z3OXcWN UK gamers will have to shell out £699.99 when the upgraded console launches on 7 November.

Apple told to pay back €13bn in tax by EU

Apple told to pay back €13bn in tax by EU https://ift.tt/AgMUPs2 The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland.

Could powerful lasers unlock cheap fusion power?

Could powerful lasers unlock cheap fusion power? https://ift.tt/ltDCXva A Denver-based start-up plans to use powerful lasers to spark a fusion reactor.

Apple banks on AI to boost sales of its new iPhone

Apple banks on AI to boost sales of its new iPhone https://ift.tt/IhFcgzx The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge.

Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial https://ift.tt/Ea30tQz Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech.

Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later https://ift.tt/36ytBJ4 Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.

Astro Bot: Could the old-school hit reshape PS5's future?

Astro Bot: Could the old-school hit reshape PS5's future? https://ift.tt/csdyVpN In a world of endless online games and open-world slogs, could a little robot show what gamers really want?

Google abusing ad tech dominance, UK competition watchdog finds

Google abusing ad tech dominance, UK competition watchdog finds https://ift.tt/5UD7ERq The regulator says anti-competitive practices could be harming online publishers and advertisers.

Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue

Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue https://ift.tt/1okN57s Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams.

Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'

Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided' https://ift.tt/FJuTDVw Pavel Durov has hit back at French authorities following his arrest in Paris last week.

Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force

Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force https://ift.tt/9wuXdGa In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending

YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos

YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos https://ift.tt/892KVhU The platform says it is acting on concerns about teens being over-exposed to "idealised" body types.

Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030

Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030 https://ift.tt/oNLu4Of The car maker's decision comes as industry faces slowing demand in some major markets for electric vehicles.

AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court

AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court https://ift.tt/nVvCEXY The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.

Markets slide as Nvidia shares plunge almost 10%

Markets slide as Nvidia shares plunge almost 10% https://ift.tt/t26I8nw Stocks drop as disappointing US economic data dampened investor optimism about the AI boom.

Phone companies asked to help tackle rise in thefts

Phone companies asked to help tackle rise in thefts https://ift.tt/0qiKePp Some 78,000 people had their phone or bag snatched last year, more than double the previous year.

Inside the deepfake porn crisis engulfing Korean schools

Inside the deepfake porn crisis engulfing Korean schools https://ift.tt/BcOHail The crisis engulfing more than 500 schools and universities involves many underage victims.

'It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys

'It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys https://ift.tt/wfM1HhX An insider tells the BBC why teenage boys are being targeted with extreme content.

'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them'

'A tech firm stole our voices - then cloned and sold them' https://ift.tt/L1iXxnq A voice over artist found out his voice had been taken when he heard a chatbot on a podcast using it.

Top Brazil court to vote on decision to ban Musk's X

Top Brazil court to vote on decision to ban Musk's X https://ift.tt/WcGbMNv Justice Alexandre Moraes has called on the court to vote on whether or not to uphold the suspension.