Tuesday, December 31, 2024

30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?

30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do? https://ift.tt/CpGUIJh From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?

Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash

Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash https://ift.tt/UBjc5Vm US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off.

Monday, December 30, 2024

What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over

What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over https://ift.tt/7UYWDOt An row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.

'Christmas ruined' after Morrisons missed festive deliveries

'Christmas ruined' after Morrisons missed festive deliveries https://ift.tt/VBZ19lO After 'systems issues' delayed deliveries, some customers were left without food on Christmas Day.

Sunday, December 29, 2024

GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming

GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming https://ift.tt/J5a4ANt Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they're not the only games in town.

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024

Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024 https://ift.tt/agOKlHB New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)

The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists) https://ift.tt/pEJbRtZ How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefits

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries

Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries https://ift.tt/xATHIEK The supermarket says its systems are back to normal but some customers still don't have their Christmas shop.

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions https://ift.tt/BR8FkxA More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors.

Monday, December 23, 2024

Morrisons customers complain loyalty card discounts not working

Morrisons customers complain loyalty card discounts not working https://ift.tt/R1eG3IT The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly

Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly https://ift.tt/6xCAvOP Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.

Friday, December 20, 2024

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service https://ift.tt/3wu2Aj1 It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

Thursday, December 19, 2024

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report https://ift.tt/dmXSVaF Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin https://ift.tt/svqB1ZV Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."

Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline

Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline https://ift.tt/RXP7WTq Reporters Without Borders has called for Apple to remove Apple Intelligence.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

El Salvador scales back bitcoin bet to get $1.4bn IMF loan

El Salvador scales back bitcoin bet to get $1.4bn IMF loan https://ift.tt/RGAL3Dn In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to make bitcoin acceptance mandatory.

Supreme Court to hear last gasp TikTok ban challenge

Supreme Court to hear last gasp TikTok ban challenge https://ift.tt/BxJFKuy The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.

Apple accused of using conflict minerals

Apple accused of using conflict minerals https://ift.tt/KmsarQu The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Amazon faces strike threat in US ahead of Christmas

Amazon faces strike threat in US ahead of Christmas https://ift.tt/O4p51lT The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season.

How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories

How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories https://ift.tt/uq0l1pd Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.

Ofcom criticised for 'reprehensible' porn job post

Ofcom criticised for 'reprehensible' porn job post https://ift.tt/oce06HD Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, "trivialises" violence against women and girls.

Monday, December 16, 2024

Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms

Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms https://ift.tt/yz4VRl3 The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.

Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds

Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds https://ift.tt/J7AYFwz The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality".

Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts

Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts https://ift.tt/SGZ0eC6 Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $106,000

Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $106,000 https://ift.tt/Jwrazq4 The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen by more than 50% since Donald Trump's election victory.

Friday, December 13, 2024

BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline

BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline https://ift.tt/SFTt5sm Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself.

Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year https://ift.tt/Frj51gQ Sony's 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed "the biggest night in gaming".

Thursday, December 12, 2024

N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says

N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says https://ift.tt/qV3fY7H Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracy

Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster'

Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster' https://ift.tt/BnVyRP6 Character.ai is facing legal action in the US over claims a bot on the site encouraged a teenager to kill his parents.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fund

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fund https://ift.tt/pBHWTeE It appears to be the latest attempt by the Meta boss to build a closer relationship with the incoming president.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news

Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news https://ift.tt/vnQjcOT The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage https://ift.tt/ocQGAkz Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.

Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-security

Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-security https://ift.tt/H3Yazvb The hack has left some hungry customers unable to make online orders.

Chatbot 'encouraged teen to kill parents over screen time limit'

Chatbot 'encouraged teen to kill parents over screen time limit' https://ift.tt/v8eGg0k Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

General Motors pulls plug on robotaxi project

General Motors pulls plug on robotaxi project https://ift.tt/aAoGWMJ The car making giant says it will refocus on self-driving technology for personal vehicles.

Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling

Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling https://ift.tt/9euaLBw Firms which produce e-cigarettes will also be asked to pay more towards UK recycling.

Secret Level creator fears fans, not critics

Secret Level creator fears fans, not critics https://ift.tt/im0Ge9W The creators of Prime Video's new video game-inspired show say pleasing fans and newcomers is daunting.

Monday, December 9, 2024

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable? https://ift.tt/r1FWf2z Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

Nvidia targeted by China in new chip war probe

Nvidia targeted by China in new chip war probe https://ift.tt/5j6wsgY The investigation follows a US decision to further restrict sales to chip equipment makers in China.

Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip

Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip https://ift.tt/R0ZvL8C It solves in five minutes a problem computers now would need 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to work out, Google says.

TikTok asks for emergency pause to potential US ban

TikTok asks for emergency pause to potential US ban https://ift.tt/XDY2AGQ The company said in a Monday filing that even a temporary US ban would have "devastating effects".

Friday, December 6, 2024

TikTok loses appeal against US ban law

TikTok loses appeal against US ban law https://ift.tt/ATNg31q The video app is now set to be banned in January unless it makes a new appeal - or Donald Trump intervenes.

Online star Hawk Tuah girl faces crypto coin criticism

Online star Hawk Tuah girl faces crypto coin criticism https://ift.tt/Go7umEz Haliey Welch's "Hawk" digital coin shot up in price then lost 95% of its value just hours after it launched.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as investors bet on Trump crypto rally

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as investors bet on Trump crypto rally https://ift.tt/jC4vsn3 It burst through the threshold after the president-elect announced a crypto-friendly Wall Street regulator.

Vodafone-Three £16.5bn merger gets the go-ahead

Vodafone-Three £16.5bn merger gets the go-ahead https://ift.tt/49PsNrz The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Bitcoin hits $100k - and seven other wild moments in its history

Bitcoin hits $100k - and seven other wild moments in its history https://ift.tt/HbiDBVG Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme

Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme https://ift.tt/7vjFVUr It is the latest in a series of changes announced by the platform since its founder Pavel Durov was arrested.

Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices

Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices https://ift.tt/17QkyY0 It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.

Monday, December 2, 2024

‘Roll your eyes if you want, I'm a star': TikTok to hold first awards show

‘Roll your eyes if you want, I'm a star': TikTok to hold first awards show https://ift.tt/XThjV8H The UK's first TikTok Awards sees 72 creators, who have a combined follower count of over 101m, nominated.

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time https://ift.tt/ZM1aQyr The judge said the pay package would have been the largest ever for the boss of a listed company.

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Why are doctors wary of wearables? https://ift.tt/7ukN3AO Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.