Could TikTok be banned again and who might buy it?

Could TikTok be banned again and who might buy it? https://ift.tt/9emU0d6 The president says he would like TikTok to 'remain alive' as his extended deadline for its sale-or-ban approaches.

Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online

Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online https://ift.tt/XENxFLa The often-explicit pictures are being stored without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to a hack.

Musk's xAI buys his social media platform X

Musk's xAI buys his social media platform X https://ift.tt/zf34Sqa The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money.

'UK crowds are the best': Does home advantage make a difference in esports?

'UK crowds are the best': Does home advantage make a difference in esports? https://ift.tt/tgvVnbq The Rocket League Championship Series Birmingham Major brings together the 16 best teams in the world

Center Parcs removes X account from website after fake account set up

Center Parcs removes X account from website after fake account set up https://ift.tt/WZyENu3 An IT consultant took charge of the Center Parcs UK's handle after the firm deactivated its account.

Assassin's Creed-maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment

Assassin's Creed-maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment https://ift.tt/A7LtPI4 The unit will run Ubisoft's biggest franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six.

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack https://ift.tt/v0NfeyU Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.

Tougher rules needed to protect young people online, report warns

Tougher rules needed to protect young people online, report warns https://ift.tt/3aCiunS The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.

Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game

Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game https://ift.tt/H9A1aLq A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight.

23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data

23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data https://ift.tt/zIBm6kj Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.

What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it?

What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it? https://ift.tt/LGAbOSP Experts saying using even such a privacy-focussed platform for national security matters is very unusual.

Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla

Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla https://ift.tt/gQfRIje The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.

Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK

Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK https://ift.tt/vigKduc The firm is considering asking people to pay to remove ads if they do not want their data to be tracked.

DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection https://ift.tt/qkz8xAv The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.

The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain - thanks to Elon Musk

The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain - thanks to Elon Musk https://ift.tt/gf9DVz7 Noland Arbaugh tells the BBC how being the first Neuralink patient has changed his life.

Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss' online safety advice sparks debate

Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss' online safety advice sparks debate https://ift.tt/MVjLHfT Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform.

Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers

Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers https://ift.tt/tRiIhkB A union says it should instead pay drivers more so they can take time off with their families.

Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general

Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general https://ift.tt/FLNGkmn The US attorney general said a wave of vandalism and arson attacks at Tesla dealerships is "domestic terrorism".

TikTokers call for 'chubby filter' to be banned

TikTokers call for 'chubby filter' to be banned https://ift.tt/I6oax1w Fans of the viral AI tool treat it as a bit of fun - but critics say it is a form of body shaming.

Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India https://ift.tt/IWwzGZs The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

Man files complaint after ChatGPT said he killed his children

Man files complaint after ChatGPT said he killed his children https://ift.tt/akwDhbU The Norwegian man says the chatbot's maker OpenAI should be fined over the completely inaccurate information.

Google agrees to pay $28m over racial bias case

Google agrees to pay $28m over racial bias case https://ift.tt/1ETjMzL The settlement with thousands of people who have worked at the tech giant has received preliminary approval.

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage https://ift.tt/pC5Nfij Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.

Telegram founder allowed to leave France following arrest

Telegram founder allowed to leave France following arrest https://ift.tt/hEGtNp6 The billionaire has been accused of failing to properly moderate his app to reduce criminality.

Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers

Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers https://ift.tt/VFmzPNs Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.

It's not a competition! The collaborative video game genre loved by players

It's not a competition! The collaborative video game genre loved by players https://ift.tt/8CQSHGc Josef Fares has found big success with co-operative two player games. Why are more doing the same?

Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret

Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret https://ift.tt/ZMjP5kA The BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public.

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back https://ift.tt/fJ8sRSL A federal judge has ordered the rehiring of probationary workers terminated by the Trump administration.

'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption

'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption https://ift.tt/e6Aa0Z8 The prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.

Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public

Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public https://ift.tt/sSl83dM Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs https://ift.tt/1pxEdyl The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents https://ift.tt/apmbu8r The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.

Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go

Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go https://ift.tt/c7AyGCH It is amongst the highest-grossing mobile games in the world, with 30 million monthly players.

Secret hearing on Friday in Apple and UK government data row

Secret hearing on Friday in Apple and UK government data row https://ift.tt/XbgYpm1 The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.

A dating app for video games tackles one of the industry's big issues

A dating app for video games tackles one of the industry's big issues https://ift.tt/Us6EeGH Ludocene is taking a cue from Tinder in an attempt to address a big problem for smaller developers.

Thousands report outages of Musk's X platform in US and UK

Thousands report outages of Musk's X platform in US and UK https://ift.tt/fPLhkY2 Many users affected by the outage were met with a loading icon.

From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China https://ift.tt/T6wvz30 China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.

Why people are cutting back their online profile

Why people are cutting back their online profile https://ift.tt/lhS1PtA A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'

Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers' https://ift.tt/kxNA8vT The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.

North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack

North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack https://ift.tt/Bonk9NZ Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist.

Why did Trump just establish a crypto strategic reserve?

Why did Trump just establish a crypto strategic reserve? https://ift.tt/KwWqndp The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.

Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain

Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain https://ift.tt/tsqO4Vm Despite opposition investors are still looking at deep-sea mining technology.

Flights halted at some Florida airports over SpaceX debris

Flights halted at some Florida airports over SpaceX debris https://ift.tt/sANgJ5c It impacted flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch

Month of bank IT failures in the last two years, MPs say

Month of bank IT failures in the last two years, MPs say https://ift.tt/b4ZIk8w The MPs have also discovered millions of pounds of compensation will be paid out because of the spate of outages.

US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents

US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents https://ift.tt/9OaPJq1 The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for each hacked email inbox.

'I look at hundreds of child sex abuse images every week to stop them'

'I look at hundreds of child sex abuse images every week to stop them' https://ift.tt/87rWLAs Mabel works for a firm that trawls the internet looking to remove the worst indecent images.

UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe

UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe https://ift.tt/mXEeUvB Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and been "defanged."

Tech Life: The doctor will see you now

Tech Life: The doctor will see you now https://ift.tt/le94oMW Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana.

Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row

Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row https://ift.tt/uw7aghn The tech giant is appealing a government order for access to customers' private data, the BBC understands.

Hellblade 2 leads the way at Bafta Games Awards

Hellblade 2 leads the way at Bafta Games Awards https://ift.tt/Gpo03ky Astro Bot, Still Wakes the Deep and Thank Goodness You're Here! complete a varied field this year.

Man threatens to kill Twitch streamers during livestream from LA

Man threatens to kill Twitch streamers during livestream from LA https://ift.tt/bQzOUuJ Cinna, Valkyrae and Emiru were streaming in LA when a man chased and threatened to kill them.

Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia

Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia https://ift.tt/qHrmAS2 The reported directive from the defence secretary comes during an American push to end the war in Ukraine.

TikTok investigated over use of children's data

TikTok investigated over use of children's data https://ift.tt/cOQ579l It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.

Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve'

Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve' https://ift.tt/rM2ewAG Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become "the Crypto Capital of the World".