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WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zxZBFh6

Skype announces it will close in May

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eJ7iOm6

Lloyds, Halifax and TSB banking apps down, thousands report

Technical issues are affecting UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftcGPqz

Amazon joins quantum race with 'cat qubit' powered chip

The prototype chip it dubs Ocelot follows similar announcements by Microsoft and Google from BBC News https://ift.tt/ACr2SEz

What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online tactics of Trump and his team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zHCwQDy

US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand

Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y8kloNV

Alexa relaunched with ambition to be 'your best digital friend'

It is available from March and included in a Prime subscription - or $19.99 to non-members. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iNU8Hfa

Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist

ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i68n2Or

Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'

Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9qlf8tK

What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ievPnpb

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UYVXoZE

Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans

It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mEsfHP1

Lion King visual effects studio on brink of collapse

The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with staff told to stay home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/axAPFKq

Virgin Media apologises as thousands report internet outage

The internet giant says it is aware customers are experiencing problems and is working to fix them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YCDLA8x

List accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bnd8xvZ

Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever

Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZkvUEs

Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit

The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JX43lLO

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end to end encryption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROpEHuL

What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight in China mean?

Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAfaRqs

Children routinely using social media, Australian regulator says

It found 80% of under-12s used them last year - despite the sign-up age normally being 13. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KlXON2b

Tech Life: Human life under the oceans

Plans are underway for humans to live and work in underwater habitats for long durations from BBC News https://ift.tt/JY5av9m

Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost

The tech giant is hoping AI at a lower price can reinvigorate sales of its flagship piece of hardware. from BBC News https://ift.tt/urf4yv8

Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft

It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XqAYyf0

'Hopeless' to potentially handy: law firm puts AI to the test

Despite 'incredible' progress AI tools still aren't up to the level of even a junior lawyer, research suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0B1ySgp

Argentina's President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations

Javier Milei says he was acting in "good faith" when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CYME3or

The quest for video games that don't overstay their welcome

Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kEDwXJs

Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash

Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tv5S3eM

Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable

It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DfR2m3C

Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy

Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yveS3xa

South Korea bans downloads of China's DeepSeek AI

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2MV69Gs

US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CsgAIYN

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AY7EDLZ

Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots

Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke. from BBC News https://ift.tt/odDK19y

Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism

It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lEF8VtN

Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US

Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFmNDlB

Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists

Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HzAhs3f

Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff use

The chief technology officer of Hill Dickinson warned of the use of AI tools. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v8gq1p0

UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration

It follows a warning from US Vice President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry." from BBC News https://ift.tt/FdWmyBJ

Data of four dead British teens may have been removed, says TikTok

The parents of four British teenagers are suing the social media firm over the deaths of their children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MvS1LQ2

Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI

The billionaire's attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed he submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O8Xb6AJ

Macron shares his deepfakes for AI summit attention

The French president posted a montage of parodies featuring himself to promote an AI Summit in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i3hxOHq

PlayStation Network back online, firm says

PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CI14JGf

China's ex-UK ambassador clashes with 'AI godfather' on panel

Fu Ying also expressed regret about the impact of US-China tensions on the progress of AI safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nyS1YFj

Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion'

Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ngXSUf

UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data

The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V5qGgPA

TikTok sued by parents of UK teens after alleged challenge deaths

The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C8UzFHJ

Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages

Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vYHeWCV

Google remakes Super Bowl ad after AI cheese gaffe

Its Gemini tool wildly overestimated global gouda consumption in ad that was meant to show off its capabilities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qu1ObXe

Google joins firms dropping diversity recruitment goals

U-turn by former the diversity champion comes as major companies face pressure to drop the policies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FgyKEOf

World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit

Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PIZYyCo

The monthly AI or real quiz: February 2025

Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks! from BBC News https://ift.tt/AHceb28

Reddit community banned as user spat with Musk intensifies

The tech billionaire had complained that some Reddit users were advocating violence against his staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0NYFVE

Google drops pledge on AI use for weapons

The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9yVk4Lc

Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over security risk

The Australian government says the Chinese AI app is a threat to it and its assets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5r8mWIi

The Sims at 25: How a virtual dollhouse took over the world

Some people didn't expect it to last a year. Here's how the popular life simulator has stayed alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XUsb0Cn

Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'

The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T3PnRck

Barclays says payment issues resolved after tech outage

The bank says a technical issue, which began on Friday and impacted the its app, online banking and payments, has been resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gCELuy7

Why Dynasty Warriors makers scrapped sequel to reinvent series

Tomohiko Sho says the unreleased game was something fans were 'starting to get a bit bored of'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LPnNp3D

AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws

Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JnqU5Yb