Temu owner misses sales forecast as Chinese economy slows

Temu owner misses sales forecast as Chinese economy slows https://ift.tt/y4vFWuI US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement.

PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues

PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues https://ift.tt/WFqoscC The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems.

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform https://ift.tt/N2Z1cTy Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.

US proposes breakup of Google to end search monopoly

US proposes breakup of Google to end search monopoly https://ift.tt/BLG4w5t The technology giant could be forced to sell off Chrome to address its illegal monopoly in online search.

The Sidemen: We've hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix

The Sidemen: We've hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix https://ift.tt/nQzlh0L The YouTube stars explain why they're moving reality show Inside to Netflix for its second series.

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK https://ift.tt/tDJ9Mzh The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says https://ift.tt/cUINB02 The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts https://ift.tt/CEK3oZQ Its reset feature would cleanse a user's feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm.

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome https://ift.tt/70SaLOc It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.

The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations

The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations https://ift.tt/KjD37me The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the "Oscars of Gaming".

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm https://ift.tt/m3gcSYM The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'

Trump names 'big tech' critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator

Trump names 'big tech' critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator https://ift.tt/KCjJRt2 Carr, a free speech advocate and longtime FCC member, has accused some social media firms of censorship.

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others https://ift.tt/uEo8arv Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says https://ift.tt/tMLBGSc But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.

‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?

‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago? https://ift.tt/EltvbON Robotic dogs are helping law enforcement protect President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida residence.

Zuckerberg records 'romantic' cover of explicit rap hit

Zuckerberg records 'romantic' cover of explicit rap hit https://ift.tt/rtnR2ca The Facebook founder collaborates with T-Pain on a cove of Lil Jon's 2002 filthy floor-filler Get Low.

Bitcoin hacker sentenced to five years in prison

Bitcoin hacker sentenced to five years in prison https://ift.tt/ke7iElT Ilya Lichtenstein laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with his wife Heather Morgan aka Razzlekhan.

'Amazing showcase' for UK gaming industry cancelled

'Amazing showcase' for UK gaming industry cancelled https://ift.tt/kzHa13V The organisers blamed "increasing costs and less demand" as the sector continues to struggle.

Outage hits Bluesky just as the platform's popularity takes off

Outage hits Bluesky just as the platform's popularity takes off https://ift.tt/WgOtVP3 Bluesky has at times been the most downloaded app on the Apple Store in the days following the US election.

Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace

Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace https://ift.tt/nAZhNcE The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.

Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with 'crazy low' prices

Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with 'crazy low' prices https://ift.tt/vB5mTqj The price of products on Haul, which is being trialled in the US, will be capped at $20.

Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers https://ift.tt/B27flRw Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching.

The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X

The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X https://ift.tt/itNrEmV It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."

VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian https://ift.tt/rALvesP The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals.

NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger https://ift.tt/9phz20Z Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.

Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of Bitcoin

Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of Bitcoin https://ift.tt/EFDlRzk Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers https://ift.tt/0DyGXZr The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos' https://ift.tt/6JlnU7h The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress https://ift.tt/J7HoqXl On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".

'I gave my DNA to a testing company - then it vanished'

'I gave my DNA to a testing company - then it vanished' https://ift.tt/2FP0lNI Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s https://ift.tt/bAhVdp2 The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s https://ift.tt/P26T0pF The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

What Musk could gain from a Trump presidency

What Musk could gain from a Trump presidency https://ift.tt/hf6uMkW One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.

Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says https://ift.tt/ZRJ1NOt It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres https://ift.tt/optBTN6 A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival https://ift.tt/pmWZCIg Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?

Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end

Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end https://ift.tt/cCjqDil Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?

MrBeast: Law firm finds grooming claims against co-host baseless

MrBeast: Law firm finds grooming claims against co-host baseless https://ift.tt/H3fhGz7 The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor.