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Can technology fix the 'broken' concert ticketing system?

The increased use of AI may prevent tickets being resold at excessively high prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TRIfaSw

Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge

Sales of Instagram and Facebook adverts have soared, delivering a surge in profits for parent company Meta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wcPsvHp

Tinder parent company cuts jobs as subscriber numbers slump

The number of people paying for the world's most popular dating app has continued to slide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tObo40K

TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident

Singapore officials say they are investigating the incident, which hospitalised 57 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/im4Ecgr

Microsoft apologises after thousands report new outage

Microsoft said it was looking at a 'network infrastructure' issue impacting its services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D2BJgSP

Poor security let hackers access 40 million voters' details

The UK data watchdog says weak passwords and unpatched software were responsible for the hack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZTvow1K

Nine-year-old Deadpool game sells for £300 after film hype

The game is no longer available for digital download, so fans must seek out physical copies to play it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x89iNZM

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services

The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jWDKdsv

CrowdStrike boss says 97% of crashed systems fixed

It's estimated 8.5 million devices were disabled by a faulty update from the cyber-security firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7rwOYPR

Video game performers go on strike over AI

The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E2B47aS

What's behind the global self-storage boom?

Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tl3U6Da

ChatGPT reveals search feature in Google challenge

OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its artificial intelligence (AI) bot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MwOLknm

Shares drop in US and Asia as AI stocks slide

Tech stocks lead declines as investors reconsider rally fuelled by artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4fcHLvw

Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria

The scammers were posing as young women online to trick people into sending sexually explicit material. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6B2jMle

CrowdStrike to improve testing after 'bug' caused outage

The cybersecurity company's mistake caused millions of PCs not to work on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oHEBULD

Why tech bros are turning to Trump

The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/201xfw9

Cyber-security firm rejects $23bn Google takeover

In an internal memo to staff, the firm's founder and chief executive said he was 'flattered'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6zWrGTb

Google U-turn over long-running plan to cut cookies

The idea was first announced four years ago, but after a series of delays it has now been cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n9X38i4

Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year

The billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EdGLMvy

CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues

Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pzoqvkj

'Significant number' of devices back up - CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ya3VLub

IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS

NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ysTC62

Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender identity law

Mr Musk wants to move his two high-profile firms from California to Texas over controversial new law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ANwe3R5

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/opGsR7m

Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XpPGvVE

Warning IT problems could take days to fix

The manual fix required means it could take days for big organisations to get back to normal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RSJ1Vto

Crowdstrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage

A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4I1W9Ts

How a single IT update caused global havoc

Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ExP8BUo

Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks

Major banks, media outlets, telecom providers and an airline are among those reporting to be affected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B6XNnz9

Can we make work meetings more bearable?

The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cKLE1X0

Chip stocks drop on fears US to toughen China rules

The selloff came after a report that the US may further tighten rules on equipment exports to China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tLG3c7s

Microsoft's hire of start-up staff probed as possible merger

If the CMA finds there has been a 'merger' between Microsoft and Inflection, it will investigate further. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZxtYh6

'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled

Oxford Ionics claim to have created the first quantum chip of its kind that could be mass-produced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IwzjNvX

Olympic esports will level the playing field, says boss

The CEO of one of competitive gaming's top teams says the new event will draw new audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SZC2Oz1

Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages

A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ka5PGrx

Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban

The move comes after sales and distribution of its products were banned by the Biden administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7CGketa

As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market? from BBC News https://ift.tt/uQgHEKM

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TZyz9V2

Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm

Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l4KemGO

India's X alternative Koo to shut down services

The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jl8CTPO

Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring

The devices have high profile users, including Kim Kardashian and and some England footballers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zBh45J7

Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%

The gaming giant said its PC Game Pass subscription would increase by £2 to £9.99 per month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XI0OWs1

Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/om6HhfA

Samsung Electronics union goes on indefinite strike

A union for almost a quarter of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over better pay and benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pLwPzak

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CLB0EIl

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tHERprY

Brazil blocks Meta from using social media posts to train AI

Brazil's data protection regulator says it aims to protect users, the company says it is disappointed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dqR0lsL

The Holy Grail Cars? Get Them While They Last.

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Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1400%

The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sq6QnGD

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZGwKVtT

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

The platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed." from BBC News https://ift.tt/UHczW42

India's X alternative Koo to shut down services

The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GmDx8SH

AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions

The tech giant says it will be difficult to meet its net zero target due to AI using so much energy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BQ1UF8d

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bkYHJc3

Rupert Murdoch's Fox launches Netflix rival in UK

Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9a4FTh6

The fastest data in the world

Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rNayS9P

Meta accused of breaching law over 'pay or consent' ad model

The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UPRxKZi