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Tesla profits slump by more than a half

The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0JLGoPE

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oFHzYP1

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/di2olxj

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature

The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FQhJZGR

Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?

Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eGOcA2M

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xCSrevz

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RL93euH

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D3ctKqn

Apple update addresses Jerusalem emoji controversy

A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem". from BBC News https://ift.tt/OFyQslk

'Bad at almost everything': AI wearable panned by reviewers

A new AI-fuelled gadget has fallen foul of the tech world's expectations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VBM8c43

My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eQMavGJ

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce

Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fx2Ev0p

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jsiDHBu

Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls

Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KCslVRT

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GQgjHXZ

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce

Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TlXe9Ux

Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy

iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem." from BBC News https://ift.tt/GabdQwW

Wearable AI gadget faces onslaught of bad reviews

A new AI-fuelled gadget has fallen foul of the tech world's expectations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmNyjCr

Regulator fears big tech firms' power in AI market

CMA points to "interconnected web" involving Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SjgOHyC

World of Warcraft to return to China

China's NetEase and games publisher Activision Blizzard end their feud which had angered fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCb4sVY

TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app

Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3p74HSf

Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy

iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem." from BBC News https://ift.tt/5oH4lUq

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AePdQjF

Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips

Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EVv1haf

X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users

The site formerly known as Twitter is giving premium access to those with more than 2,500 verified followers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oExce7P

Will Truth Social solve Trump's money problems?

Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9sLtSk8

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ircEFqH

Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business

Amazon Web Services represents 14% of the firm's overall revenue but the firm is shifting strategies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ae3Q2Eh

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kIfo5rc

Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?

Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wlSEJa2

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9cdnkya

Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait

The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qdhPSsp

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech

How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lLOiW28

Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer

The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HjqP0tC

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AhteTRv

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/nHCDPyY

Payout for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias case

A black delivery driver's account was removed after facial-recognition software failed to recognise him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e01dXvq