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30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?

From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true? from BBC News https://ift.tt/5SUesIC

Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash

US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qnZo2Im

What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over

An row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EOH10RQ

'Christmas ruined' after Morrisons missed festive deliveries

After 'systems issues' delayed deliveries, some customers were left without food on Christmas Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/taSVyJ6

GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming

Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they're not the only games in town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mvj7X9h

Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024

New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ex6Y5MP

The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)

How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefits from BBC News https://ift.tt/iPvIo1z

Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries

The supermarket says its systems are back to normal but some customers still don't have their Christmas shop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7m0NyKV

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xp2t4Rf

Morrisons customers say Christmas deliveries and discounts not working

The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6RxbEIM

Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly

Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KHjAnW6

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more." from BBC News https://ift.tt/oIwQuNE

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bI5eniE

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense." from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Pf1Vn2

Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline

Reporters Without Borders has called for Apple to remove Apple Intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oV60rFR

El Salvador scales back bitcoin bet to get $1.4bn loan

In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to make bitcoin acceptance mandatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zry6o2Y

Supreme Court to hear last gasp TikTok ban challenge

The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Of0TCdk

Apple accused of using conflict minerals

The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uILJ9Qy

Amazon union in US authorises strike ahead of Christmas

The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V53xvC7

How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories

Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2WoPpBZ

Ofcom criticised for 'reprehensible' porn job post

Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, "trivialises" violence against women and girls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFu0W96

Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms

The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zjv39Pa

Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds

The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality". from BBC News https://ift.tt/R3q02wV

Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts

Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IyevR3Q

Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $106,000

The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen by more than 50% since Donald Trump's election victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SnruIh5

BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline

Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kOcpMzG

Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

Sony's 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed "the biggest night in gaming". from BBC News https://ift.tt/DvEVAbB

N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says

Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracy from BBC News https://ift.tt/XeKFJ0N

Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster'

Character.ai is facing legal action in the US over claims a bot on the site encouraged a teenager to kill his parents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9xtXJik

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fund

It appears to be the latest attempt by the Meta boss to build a closer relationship with the incoming president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/njrtxoK

Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news

The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RlUdSDX

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/12tNhjI

Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-security

The hack has left some hungry customers unable to make online orders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QLOAsma

Chatbot 'encouraged teen to kill parents over screen time limit'

Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZAY026

General Motors pulls plug on robotaxi business

After the announcement, the project's co-founder posted on social media "GM are a bunch of dummies." from BBC News https://ift.tt/PnWOUtk

Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling

Firms which produce e-cigarettes will also be asked to pay more towards UK recycling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5iYPrqF

Secret Level creator fears fans, not critics

The creators of Prime Video's new video game-inspired show say pleasing fans and newcomers is daunting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qo5bBig

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?

Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HenSUVX

Nvidia targeted by China in new chip war probe

The investigation follows a US decision to further restrict sales to chip equipment makers in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n0RN3rq

Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip

It solves in five minutes a problem computers now would need 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to work out, Google says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hGOwkSt

TikTok asks for emergency pause to potential US ban

The company said in a Monday filing that even a temporary US ban would have "devastating effects". from BBC News https://ift.tt/slWRk6X

TikTok loses appeal against US ban law

The social media firm had argued a law forcing it to be sold or banned was unconstitutional. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bqF6JoI

Online star Hawk Tuah girl faces crypto coin criticism

Haliey Welch's "Hawk" digital coin shot up in price then lost 95% of its value just hours after it launched. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ctw6Djz

What next for Bitcoin after bursting $100k barrier?

It burst through the threshold after the president-elect announced a crypto-friendly Wall Street regulator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7fP6gWB

Vodafone-Three £16.5bn merger gets the go-ahead

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xXjaWTc

Bitcoin hits $100k - and seven other wild moments in its history

Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mQg2osT

Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme

It is the latest in a series of changes announced by the platform since its founder Pavel Durov was arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zaZu9d3

People not AI will make games, PlayStation boss says

The gaming giant's joint CEOs reflect on its past and future as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T0527FU

Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices

It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nOJMkDl

‘Roll your eyes if you want, I'm a star': TikTok to hold first awards show

The UK's first TikTok Awards sees 72 creators, who have a combined follower count of over 101m, nominated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2H9LBX

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

The judge said the pay package would have been the largest ever for the boss of a listed company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JPC6wqd

Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CWKrHeb