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UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster US share listing

In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/a6G5f1Z

Pings signal closure of NHS Covid-19 app

The tracing app for England and Wales was downloaded around 30 million times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sIZl7X1

ChatGPT accessible again in Italy

The chatbot was banned in Italy at the start of April over privacy concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ObXeFoJ

UK games sector wanted Microsoft deal, says Sir Ian Livingstone

Sir Ian Livingstone says he hopes a settlement can be reached for Microsoft's takeover of Activision. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vL9XDTs

Wikipedia will not perform Online Safety Bill age checks

It says age verification would contravene its commitment to collect minimal data from readers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/x0sUR5D

Amazon cloud and ads units offset flat e-commerce

Amazon has been hit as shoppers return to in-store spending after the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZNiBUCh

Is the UK a bad place for tech firms?

Microsoft's president said a UK watchdog's move to block its Activision deal was "bad for Britain." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Xj84ER6

Muslim dating app loses appeal against Tinder owner Match.com

Court decides average consumer would think Muzmatch was a Match Group brand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/y85GS6n

Sports Direct owner defends live face-recognition camera use

MPs and peers criticised the technology's use, in a letter to Sports Direct parent company Frasers Group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pdJxqMF

Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hoNnv6L

Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence

The disgraced Theranos founder's more than 11-year sentence is put on hold pending appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l6goU2i

Microsoft boss: Activision Blizzard deal block is bad for Britain

The software giant's president Brad Smith hits out after Activision Blizzard deal is blocked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R12d47l

AI creators must study consciousness, experts warn

An open letter calls on the technology sector to research consciousness, as AI becomes more advanced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/U54KqBQ

Snapchat introduces AI chatbot to mixed reviews

My AI is pinned to the top of users' chat feeds and only paid subscribers can choose to remove it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wfmg1j8

Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard blocked in UK

The ruling puts the $69bn deal for the maker of Call of Duty and Candy Crush in jeopardy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vJHs2Ly

Amazon UK could be forced to recognise first union

A majority of staff at its Coventry warehouse have signed up to a union, the GMB says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JoUTDvn

Ukraine rapidly expanding its 'Army of Drones' for front line

The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FEasd9Q

Grimes says anyone can use her voice for AI-generated songs

The pop singer invites creators to generate new music using software trained on her voice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5OL6Xf9

New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65377793?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Netflix to invest $2.5bn in new South Korea films and TV shows

The firm's Co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8MRIpb0

Facebook work filtering posts 'cost me my humanity'

Screening out extreme content left him numb to suffering, a former Kenya-based worker tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RahIX1H

Bonus BeReal: BeReal increases daily post limit

Is Bonus BeReal an exciting new feature or an attempt to breathe some life back into the social app? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FsgHXbJ

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PFwlhfR

Millions of families miss out on cheap broadband

Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/49bq3AB

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hpiLH0E

Twitter blue tick: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted verification from thousands of accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QOTC1H

Is time up for Twitter?

What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5P7rzAe

Facebook still being used to arrange fake reviews - Which?

The consumer group found more than a dozen groups trading reviews for free products or payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6nHl0Yi

Beyonce and the Pope among those to lose Twitter blue check in purge

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted blue check verification from thousands of accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZijNuC7

Buzzfeed News to close as media firm cuts jobs

Buzzfeed is reducing its workforce by 15% and shutting its news site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/g27X9Lu

US imposes $300m penalty over hard disk drive exports to Huawei

It is the latest move by the US government to stop sales of sophisticated technology to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qarlkno

Facebook owner Meta sees latest layoffs begin

The social media giant is under pressure after a sharp slowdown in its ads business last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yKH24dC

Criminal Records Service still disrupted 4 weeks after hack

People wishing to work with children or gain emigration visas are still facing long delays. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KuYNv7h

Twitch: Kai Cenat banned from streaming platform

The streamer holds the record for most subscriptions, with more than 300,000 at its peak. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0lLgQ6c

Apple in Mumbai: Tim Cook set to inaugurate first store in India

The Apple CEO tweeted that he "can't wait to welcome" customers to the new store in Mumbai city. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cn5JvKs

WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps unite against new law

The apps have sent a letter urging government to reconsider the wording of the Online Safety Bill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FjrCWip

TUC: Government failing to protect workers from AI

Union group claims using artificial intelligence to hire and fire staff could lead to greater discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dPphTUH

Spotify makes 'difficult decision' to drop Heardle

The move comes less than a year after the music streaming service bought the name-that-song game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/57LrbYe

Sony World Photography Award 2023: Winner refuses award after revealing AI creation

Boris Eldagsen said he used the image to test the competition and to create an "open discussion". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/H1dWZts

Netflix apologises as Love is Blind reunion delayed for UK viewers

The special episode was pre-recorded and aired it in the US, but global viewers are left waiting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9Wc6ANH

Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dRgUvZu

Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cU9wSmk

Cash App founder Bob Lee's death: Tech worker arrested in fatal stabbing

Bob Lee was reportedly stabbed during a row while driving in San Francisco. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aROrTqg

Twitter and hate speech: What's the evidence?

Some studies show abuse on the platform is increasing - but Elon Musk has pushed back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/STOw4c8

Watch: BBC News' interview with Elon Musk in full

The interview, aired live from Twitter HQ, covered mass layoffs, misinformation and his work habits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kvDcndE

Six things we learned from Elon Musk interview

The world's second richest man spoke for nearly an hour on a wide range of subjects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Nx2G8eu

Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LNmkCTZ

Elon Musk says Twitter will change BBC account label to 'publicly funded'

The Twitter boss says it will be adjusted from "government funded media" to "publicly-funded". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R1KxLjb

Watch: Elon Musk's last-minute interview with the BBC

Musk talks about the "pain" of owning Twitter and the BBC's objection to being labelled "government funded". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aJf4Wwd

Watch: Elon Musk on the BBC row

In a last-minute interview with the BBC's James Clayton, Mr Musk was asked about the "government funded" Twitter label. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kFQLeBz

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison end of April

A judge has ruled the start-up founder could not stay free while she appeals against her convictions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sjlNRMr

Why robotic worms could one day dig beneath your feet

Simulating an earthworm's movement is difficult, but could have very useful real-world applications. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MVytrdq

Artificial Intelligence: China tech giant Alibaba to roll out ChatGPT rival

In recent months, technology firms around the world have unveiled their own generative AI chatbots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Xw9nhZ8

World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/s0vC4tN

UK Vodafone broadband hit by problems

Thousands of users of Vodafone landline internet have reported issues with the service from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FJdQLUC

Elon Musk: Tesla to build new battery factory in Shanghai

Elon Musk's electric car firm says the Chinese plant will initially produce 10,000 units a year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/d1jXlhR

Netflix airs first Welsh language drama, Dal y Mellt

Dal y Mellt becomes the first solely-Welsh language production to be shown on the streaming giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nUCILH9

Samsung to cut chip production after profits plunge 96%

The memory chip-making giant reports its worst profit since the 2009 financial crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nC5QHz8

Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dUoOl9p

The women who left their jobs to code

Studies suggest women are less likely to work in tech than men but some are bucking the trend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QENIns7

ChatGPT: Mayor starts legal bid over false bribery claim

Brian Hood says chatbot ChatGPT spread false information about him serving time in prison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kcYpoa5

Bob Lee dead: Cash App founder dies after San Francisco stabbing

The 43-year-old tech guru died after being stabbed on a San Francisco street, his family says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XHQiy6n

Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police

Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0RSZelz

Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0BnEl6Q

Amazon closing UK-based online shop Book Depository

The announcement was met with sadness by many of its customers from around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YpX1gtK

TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children's data

The data regulator finds TikTok "did not do enough" to check the ages of who was using their platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ojrdiOu

Virgin Media internet down for thousands

The firm has around 5.8m home broadband users across the UK, according to its latest figures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZEMrCxf

Virgin Orbit: Richard Branson's rocket firm files for bankruptcy

The satellite launch company has failed to secure new investment after a rocket launch failed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zFYMufn

Tesla: Carmaker told to pay ex-worker $3.2m over racism case

The payment has been slashed from the original award of $137m when the case was heard in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kbipnT4

Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI

The tech pioneer told the BBC we should see artificial intelligence as an opportunity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xkKHmpD

Mobile phone inventor made first call 50 years ago

Marty Cooper, who made the first mobile phone call in 1973, says modern devices are "suboptimal". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m6InWG5

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qDcuFQJ