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Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC

The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe, from BBC News https://ift.tt/n7zjBtQ

Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world

The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3UpPKVq

China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time

The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1wonTYC

'Sickening' Molly Russell chatbots found on Character.ai

The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly". from BBC News https://ift.tt/E6Mr18j

How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q9Uv4XM

TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yVBT4hu

Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all

The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yWq96jU

Instagram reveals it lowers quality of less popular videos

The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pLtldGi

'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kGaVred

Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction

Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PtC2mXB

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big. from BBC News https://ift.tt/drGW9mz

Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space

The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/icVSGP7

Ofcom: Clear link between online posts and violent disorder

Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven". from BBC News https://ift.tt/DBRxz0h

Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zpfx8hd

Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

Alcon Entertainment says it specifically denied a request to use material from the film at the event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S2dFNV0

US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles from BBC News https://ift.tt/tD48cs5

TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/peYyEzR

Trump says Apple boss called him to complain about EU

The EU ordered Apple to pay Ireland billions in unpaid taxes in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yn1Gx4F

Alleged Bitcoin hacker Googled 'signs the FBI is after you'

A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k79CNDz

Netflix hikes prices in some countries as growth fades

Netflix announces some price hikes, as growth from password sharing crackdown starts to fade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LwsVU1b

Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2IdtuQl

Instagram adds features to help stop sextortion

Law enforcement agencies have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Am8HGcb

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WK3FEXf

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/XhIgG2u

Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal

The hacker downloaded sensitive data from the company and used it to send a ransom demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1M3BIAL

Twitch streamer Asmongold suspended after Palestinian rant

The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WpiyZdH

UK considering EU-style common charging cable

The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AQy5mM0

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h5FiHmj

Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres

The technology giant says the agreement will see it start using the first reactor this decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HRokefO

Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director

Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N6ysbEh

Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EuWs3Fp

How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact?

Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMYVWlf

From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?

As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ApXFkE9

US and UK announce online child safety partnership

The agreement will see the sharing of expertise - but campaigners say it doesn't go far enough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L1JHtFb

Tesla to unveil Cybercab, its big bet on self-driving cars

Elon Musk will unveil a prototype for the long awaited robotaxi at a film studio in Hollywood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/40WBpXq

I am not Bitcoin inventor, says man named in HBO film

The real identity of the person, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet for years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/04jTpUV

TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health

A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ihSTxQw

Teenager claims first ever Tetris 'rebirth'

Michael Artiaga, 16, is the first known person to see the NES video game reset itself after beating it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gEsoJbh

'Godfather of AI' shares Nobel Physics Prize

Two scientists share the Nobel Prize for Physics for their work on machine learning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hrpn62f

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals

It is among several remedies ordered in a case brought against the firm by Fortnite-maker Epic Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UdWjFac

Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss

The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ecmVTyF

Customers of failed crypto firm FTX set for refunds

The agreement will put an end to a saga that started when the firm went bankrupt in November 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dxlju0E

Meta must limit data for personalised ads - EU court

Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kqK5BUd

Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmac

Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NLKIJfs

Google introduces new way to search by filming video

It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dzOegnZ

Musk faces regulators' questions over X takeover - but will he show up?

Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now they fear he'll ghost them again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0DydH9z

Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow

The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UIr1NJh

OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cuHpFVj

UK reveals father and son at heart of Evil Corp hackers

The NCA has taken action against what it says are some the most harmful cyber-criminals of all time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fMF2HYr

Microsoft: 'ever present' AI assistants are coming

The tech giant says we are moving to a "fundamentally new age" of "persistent" AI tools. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOnsXvK