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Plans to double e-bike power 'could cause severe fires'

A safety charity and trade body have criticised government proposals for more powerful e-bikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sI9kbJ6

Star Wars game cancelled as EA cuts 670 jobs

Electronic Arts says it will focus on its existing titles, as the gaming industry job cuts continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WMkBCsL

'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI'

The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UOflBo

European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes

MEPs have accused the retailer of failing to cooperate with enquiries into its working practices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HSIv5WQ

What is Bitcoin? Key crypto terms and what they mean

As Bitcoin's price makes headlines once more, here's a look at some key crypto terms and their meanings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R5vkNxd

The celebrities 'deepfaked' for US influencer's ads

Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3V5cZ27

Pokémon Day reveal reignites Switch 2 rumours

News about the next game in the popular Nintendo series gets fans talking about its next console. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ntZqiDr

PlayStation to axe 900 jobs and close London studio

The layoffs are the latest to hit the tech sector, which has seen big cutbacks worldwide since 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pYo9PyU

More music leaving TikTok over Universal row

At first artists signed to the label were removed, but now writers are being taken off the platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ifR0kc

Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia

Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ini8QZM

Work to do on smart mouthguards - Townsend

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says "more work" is required to make smart mouthguards "correct" after an alert prompted the temporary withdrawal of prop Zander Ferguson against England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kRDQOtN

Oprah and Nigella deepfaked in influencer 'manifestation' ads

Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LwDifAR

AI chip firm Nvidia valued at $2tn

Booming business at Nvidia sees investors bet the AI revolution will live up to its "hype". from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8SuKbn

Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax

The tech giant says its email service is 'here to stay' after a hoax picked up 7m views on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fjNiYyp

Leisure firm told scanning staff faces is illegal

The data watchdog orders Serco Leisure to stop using facial recognition technology on its employees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xmykqU0

Reddit moves forward with share listing plan

The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aMI7krV

Critics say Final Fantasy Rebirth a stunning sequel

Reviews of the highly anticipated follow-up to 2020's Remake praise its open world and story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EDtL9uI

Thousands report issues with US mobile services

Tracking website Downdetector shows a spike among users of AT&T with many unable to make calls or access services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e5EtBba

Nvidia boss sees AI 'tipping point' as sales soar

The chip giant's shares have risen by more than 200% in the last year, driven by the AI boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dsM4PfC

How AI is helping the search for extraterrestrial life

Artificial intelligence software is being used to look for signs of alien lifeforms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ec6G1Ps

Xbox games coming to Nintendo Switch named

Grounded and Pentiment are the first of four games Microsoft is making available to rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Md6C7Wy

Don't dry your iPhone in a bag of rice, says Apple

The popular remedy risks "small particles" entering the phone and causing damage, new advice says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/saArGgY

Tinder introduces passport-scanning ID checks

The dating app, which has been targeted by scammers, has previously trialled the system in Australia from BBC News https://ift.tt/pjoJSwk

X briefly suspends account of Alexei Navalny's widow

The social media platform - formerly Twitter - says Yulia Navalny's account was "mistakenly" blocked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEfcpzT

Don't buy our game if you're broke - Helldivers boss

The lead developer of the smash-hit online shooter says it's worth waiting for servers to be fixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4AFI0ws

Hacker group's site taken over by law enforcement

LockBit is a major criminal gang that uses its software to steal sensitive data until a ransom is paid from BBC News https://ift.tt/a0lrARo

The staff shortage in India's special effects industry

With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQLlGgv

Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pKSx9Os

Big tech vows action on 'deceptive' AI in elections

Twenty firms have signed an accord pledging to stop voters being deceived but critics say it lacks teeth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnJo2Ss

The brewing secrets behind tastier no-alcohol beer

There's huge demand for low and no-alcohol beer and breweries are competing for the best flavour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q79hfwB

Xbox, Nintendo or PlayStation: does it still matter?

Why the war between the big games console makers may be coming to an end. from BBC News https://ift.tt/37BE9PV

Facebook £3bn legal action given go-ahead in London

A mass legal action alleges Facebook abused its dominance to monetise 45 million UK users' personal data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8b4mIMN

Google joins mission to map methane from space

The tech giant is deploying AI to help identify large sources of methane leaks in satellite data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QExCmIl

Meta boss Zuckerberg takes a swipe at rival Apple

The Meta boss says his firm's headset is 'the best product, period' after trying Apple's rival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HGbEId1

The robots delivering takeaways to Edinburgh students

A trial is under way at the University of Edinburgh using autonomous vehicles to deliver food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N8xLanm

Amazon founder Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn

The multi-billionaire moved to Miami last year, where there is no tax on share sales above $250,000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PsS1mYJ

Ransomware hits dozens of Romanian hospitals

Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eAn1z2s

'The internet was my drug of choice'

The BBC speaks to three people in a 12-step programme for "digital addiction". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lYv4XJL