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UK firm's 4K video cameras head to space station

London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQGoB07

'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years

The former billionaire has been sentenced for massive fraud and money laundering. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iS6NMcF

Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32

Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is the most-followed streamer in the world, with 19m followers on Twitch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w9jUl0e

European flying car technology sold to China

The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/06iQDel

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'

National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FHvDRl0

Elon Musk's X anti-hate group case thrown out

A US judge says Mr Musk's social media firm had sued to punish its critics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1OzALsx

EU opens investigations into Apple, Meta and Google

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u8Aj5Il

Stellantis to Recall 285,000 Dodges and Chryslers for Airbag Danger

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By Sopan Deb from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/kiwR4pB

All Nationwide payments to banks 'delayed'

The building society has apologised and says it is "working to get things back to normal." from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0r7tGF

Vodafone-Three merger could lead to higher prices

Merger of two of the UK's biggest mobile network providers could now face an in-depth investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7VlRP9

Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege

With a loyal fanbase, Apple is in a unique position which is now under fire, writes Zoe Kleinman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S7nAoV0

Watchdog assessing McDonald's and Greggs IT failures

Payments Systems Regulator is examining spate of outages, which also affected Sainsbury's and Tesco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e2t8w0a

US accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market

In a landmark lawsuit, the justice department alleges the company used its power to limit competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lZMOiT9

Plans to boost resilience of 999 system announced

Proposals follow chaotic scenes in June 2023 when people could not connect to emergency services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HRSVWTC

India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal

The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0kwu6NH

Reddit share sale values the platform at $6.4bn

The company priced its shares at the top of a marketed range before the start of trading on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qXIhQMY

Fraud risk for Vans customers after data breach

The footwear firm's parent company was hacked and customers' personal information stolen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8PvihEo

British AI pioneer joins Microsoft

Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder DeepMind - which was bought by Google - is to lead Microsoft AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iGQwNX0

How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping

Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ARWH6Tm

Government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years

A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ras30tS

Apex Legends esports final delayed by hack claims

A major tournament is postponed after unwanted cheats appear during matches in the online shooter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YQ2hqbs

Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ajvC04l

Norfolk Council leads £385m legal win over Apple

The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RorTUOp

McDonald's customers unable to order after IT outage

The chain's system is down in Japan, while customers in the UK, Australia and New Zealand have also reported issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jy2Zm10

Major internet outages reported across Africa

Outages have been reported in South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana and Burkina Faso. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mcxaZ0i

Judge rules computer scientist not Bitcoin inventor

Judge says Dr Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the cryptocurrency's mysterious inventor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HqgaQNR

Watch: Musk and son visit Tesla plant after fire

A far-left activist group took responsibility for the fire, which left the plant without power for nearly a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m0YkTqH

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide

The bill would force a Chinese tech giant to sell its stake in the app, but its fate in the Senate is unclear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/irMdIpF

MEPs approve world's first comprehensive AI law

The EU's AI Act seeks to counter the risks associated with the rapidly growing AI sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GjIcXQp

Neil Young to rejoin Spotify after Joe Rogan row

The star had removed his music in a protest over vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iPFeAfN

Sail-powered cargo ship 'shows potential of wind'

Using sails reduced ship's fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions, company data indicates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G1Hdyo4

Google AI chatbot restricts election answers

Elections are due to be held around the world this year including in the US, India and the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tnyilAC

What is TikTok and could the US ban it?

Former US President Donald Trump tried to ban the app in 2020, but now opposes plans to restrict it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g70JyhZ

Slow progress tackling UK 'e-waste tsunami' - MPs

The Environment Audit Committee is "disappointed" with the government's efforts to deal with the issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HGLtmdC

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras in properties

Customers have previously voiced concerns about the use of security cameras inside properties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aYxHn2k

Trump says a ban on TikTok would only help Facebook

After trying to ban TikTok when he was president, Mr Trump now opposes a bill that targets the app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yRnWEih

Reddit aims for $6.4bn valuation in shares sale

The social media website is one of the most popular in the world but struggles to make a profit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2kUdaw

US firm ends takeover interest in Currys

Investment firm Elliot says it will not bid for the retailer after being rejected "multiple times". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ybcz6OC

Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju is now fighting to survive

The tech giant is teetering on the precipice after investors voted to out its CEO last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OKD0IZl

Apple 'like Godfather' with new App Store rules

As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9KpZ48G

TV star shaken after Jaguar brakes fail during drive

Craig Phillips describes "terrifying feeling" when brakes failed on his Jaguar I-Pace from BBC News https://ift.tt/W4QMv5G

Production of Duvel beer hit by cyber-attack

A suspected ransomware attack has left the Belgian brewer unable to make beer at four of its sites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qIUDugG

Bill that could ban TikTok approved by US House panel

The proposed law would prohibit apps controlled by "foreign adversaries". TikTok has urged users to protest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V2MX6ay

Baldur's Gate battles Spider-Man in Bafta Games Awards

Larian's surprise hit gets 10 nominations, with Sony's high-profile sequel receiving nine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqyuTwX

The pressures of remaking a classic game

How a new team went about creating a new version of 2013 "masterpiece" Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i0yWADr

Police feared 'brummie' accent bias in new call bot

West Midlands Police trialled the non-emergency call-answering AI voice assistant for two months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8XyreBt

'My AI twin may get me more modelling work'

As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XMku94s

Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets

Linwei Ding is also accused of secretly working for Chinese competitors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBkRGj1

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hits back at Musk criticism

OpenAI rejects claims it is focusing too much on profit, saying it is an idea Elon Musk endorsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hGjKHQ

BBC Verify: How to spot AI fakes in the US election

The BBC's Marianna Spring explains the key to recognising AI-generated images circulating on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vyfj9zi

Bitcoin price surges past $69,000 to new all-time high

The cryptocurrency has leapt in value after US finance giants poured billions into buying bitcoins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K6afh4Q

Tesla plant halts production after suspected arson

The factory, near Berlin, has been the subject of protests by environmental activists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z9aPxSh

N Korea hacked S Korea chip firms, Seoul says

South Korea's spy agency says Pyongyang is trying to produce its own semiconductors for weapons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9vdE7WX

EU fines Apple €1.8bn for breaking streaming rules

It comes after Spotify complained about a block on telling users about cheaper alternatives to app store. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EoHkaYX

Nissan accused of dumping its electric car pioneers

Owners of older vehicles tell the BBC of their anger that their cars' apps will stop working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/37l2ipJ

How big banks are becoming 'Bitcoin whales'

There will only ever be 21 million bitcoins, and US financial giants are buying up thousands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GPJIypZ

Elon Musk sues OpenAI over Microsoft links

The lawsuit accuses the firm of abandoning its founding principle of benefiting humanity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sac78n0

AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high

Investors expect artificial intelligence to unleash a new wave of growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1z7sH4b