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The firms hoping to cut down on wasted cosmetics

By tailoring cosmetics to the individual some firms are hoping to cut waste in the cosmetics industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/B5W6CsL

Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink

Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SFWZHV8

Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn

The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DzoudTZ

Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WiwFDP2

Google tests watermark to identify AI images

The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gxCl1uZ

How long until a robot is doing your dishes?

Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Dtqeg8z

The elusive man at the top of the OnlyFans empire

Leonid Radvinsky, a 41-year-old entrepreneur based in Florida, owns all the shares of the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/a6rZlPM

Donald Trump breaks silence on Musk's X after Georgia arrest

Mr Trump's first post on the platform formerly called Twitter since January 2021 includes his mugshot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kyISswD

OnlyFans owner gets $338m payout

The platform says it now hosts more than three million creators, serving almost 240 million users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XAucFDh

EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others

Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/US0wmNT

US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy

The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/loMyQdF

Bletchley Park to host AI safety talks in November

World leaders will meet with AI companies and experts on 1 and 2 November for the discussions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OCBywaN

Nvidia: artificial intelligence chip giant sees sales more than double

The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/V1ykxS0

Gamescom: The biggest announcements at the show

Gamers saw this autumn's biggest new releases, including Call of Duty, Starfield and Assassin's Creed from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MhpHYfO

FTX founder Bankman-Fried living on bread and water, lawyer says

A vegan diet requested by the FTX founder while he is in prison is not being provided, a judge was told. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tLy70VU

Threads: Meta launches web version of flagging app

The tech giant says it is working to add new features after many early users drifted away. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/juvPg47

Microsoft makes new deal to buy Call of Duty giant

Firm makes fresh offer to acquire Activision after the UK competition watchdog rejected its first bid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o8pKE1P

Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IPmoYV

UK microchip giant Arm files to sell shares in US

Cambridge-based Arm files papers to list in New York after opting against London, in a blow to the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VLZaMu5

X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6kqY7uv

Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail

Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MNkbQ71

Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep

One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/M3NsvwC

Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R0XGyIE

Hozier would consider strike over AI threat to music

The musician says he is not sure music made by artificial intelligence meets "the definition of art". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UAq1M7i

VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EHOC2ka

Firm regrets taking Facebook moderation work

The chief executive of Sama says it will no longer take work involving moderating harmful content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0I7pT2J

Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay

MPs must pass the Online Safety Bill to ensure more offenders are caught, says the NSPCC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4Y1d3Qi

Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5z1euDE

Why US tech giants are threatening to quit the UK

Some tech giants feel they might have reached a "tipping point" due to new legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LNITJed

Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QCf4Mnw

Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn't work on-site at least three times a week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1rETM5s

On board Virgin Galactic's tourist journey to space

A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/s1F0wMh

Why it matters where your data is stored

European data storage firms are emerging that promise to protect customer data from US interference. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jOh30uT

Prototype 'Brain-like' chip promises greener AI, says tech giant

IBM says its prototype microchip could make artificial intelligence more energy efficient. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IfhjcsB

Elon Musk to auction Twitter signs and other memorabilia

The move comes just weeks after he dropped the blue bird logo and replaced it with a black and white X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5kV4eZT

Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign

Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vzcA5N7

Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account

Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/easX0kw

Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police

The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to "design out" incentives to steal mobiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AYX27kC

Minister defends safety law on messaging apps

Tech Secretary insists technology is in development to access illegal content without breaking encryption. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WPHf5QO

How safe is my data after a hack or leak?

With various instances of private data being accessed, what can you do to keep your info secure? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zCK7pVu

Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KpO1zXF

PSNI: Major data breach identifies thousands of officers and civilian staff

A top officer apologises for the breach affecting police and employees in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HauXWcx

Onlyfans, Twitch and Snapchat rules 'impenetrable'

Ofcom says popular platforms' terms of service are very long and difficult to understand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mpLUz6n

Facebook's spread not linked to psychological harm, study finds

A study found no evidence the platform's growth across 72 countries harmed wellbeing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nvYJRdh

Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent

The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Lm6gp98

Zoom orders workers back to the office

The company says staff living near offices should work in person at least twice a week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZygJih0

Mother and daughter first to go to space together

Anastatia Mayers and Keisha Schahaff won a place on Virgin Galactic's second commercial flight in a prize draw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qVtJXNy

Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eorq3pV

Elon Musk says X will fund legal bills if users treated unfairly by bosses

Elon Musk says X will support those treated "unfairly" by bosses due to behaviour on Twitter - now X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RlXPIwQ

Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uT6PDSc

MrBeast: How the world's biggest YouTuber made his millions

Jimmy Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world with 172 million subscribers - what makes him so popular? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rI2WVqS

Japan issues rare warning over fake X account

The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KxRUeM5

Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder

Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VqAw7v6

What are semiconductors and how are they used?

Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/apC7x4E

Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits

Shares of firms such as Alibaba and video-sharing website Bilibili extended their losses in Asia on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aJZvEjL

Etsy U-turn in row over withholding sellers' money

The online marketplace faced calls from sellers to boycott its site over money being held in reserve. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4L3TspE

MrBeast Burger firm accuses YouTuber of 'bullying'

Virtual Dining Concepts responds after MrBeast began legal action to end their partnership. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hyoYMiE

X Corp sues anti-hate campaigners over Twitter research

The firm behind X, as Twitter is now known, is suing the Center for Countering Digital Hate from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HcipME6

Elon Musk to be billed for unauthorised flashing X sign

X, formerly known as Twitter, has had to remove the sign on its HQ and will have to pay associated costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/STPqCks

Etsy faces growing calls to boycott the site after withholding sellers' money

Sellers on the online marketplace are calling for a boycott in protest at its reserve system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/t1RMlWn