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Why Fog Lamps Are Starting to Disappear

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By James G. Cobb from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/xNObKMU

Co-op fends off hackers as police probe M&S cyber attack

The firm said the steps it had taken had had a 'small impact' on its call centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nkVqJDZ

Update that made ChatGPT 'dangerously' sycophantic pulled

Users said the chatbot endorsed ideas including stopping medication and getting angry at strangers from BBC News https://ift.tt/meW6o50

Robot vacuums 'could water plants or play with cat'

Scientists, including researchers in Bath, have come up with 100 proposed uses for the robots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XqhKm90

Why is the M&S cyber attack chaos taking so long to resolve?

The company not saying who carried out the attack - or when their systems will be restored - suggests it's serious. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A72Mlho

M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack

The BBC understands M&S's operations will take until the end of the week before beginning to return to normal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LaVmxlP

What is bug hunting and why is it changing?

Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bGe1fnq

M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues

The retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tx94y6f

Call for ban on AI apps creating naked images of children

Children fear anyone could create sexual deepfake images of them, the children's commissioner says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ZUnmlD

How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus

The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rNUmhj6

M&S stops online orders following cyber attack

The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iMXdSxC

Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers

Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTewJQc

How can you keep your child safe online?

Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jBM6wZa

WhatsApp defends 'optional' AI tool that cannot be turned off

While Meta says the AI chatbot is a "good thing", some users have shared their frustrations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tvKGhrR

EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines

The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iZkM4bH

Tech Life

Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aZRjFBc

The monthly AI or real quiz: April 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/Ts7OGFC

Tech Life

Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aZRjFBc

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1AyCke4

Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck

China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4korp1i

I won't put my relationships online again, says Lilly Sabri

The influencer explains how she rebuilt her life after a podcast implicated her fiancé had had an affair. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bNFgP1n

AI dolls are taking over - but real artists are sick of them

Artists hit back on social media to warn artificial intelligence may be endangering their livelihoods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZSNp9XP

Nvidia: The AI chip giant caught between US and China

Led by Jensen Huang, dubbed the 'Taylor Swift of tech', the chip giant has become pivotal in the race for AI supremacy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MtlkRrA

Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules

It is the second major case Google has lost in a year, after it was found to have a monopoly on online search. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oDan4kh

Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift'

The social platform is testing age checks using facial scanning for access to sensitive content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WPRHxCE

Tech Life

Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9gRLbkj

Shein and Temu warn tariffs will push up prices in US

The firms said operating expenses have risen "due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs". from BBC News https://ift.tt/et4Cx5O

Tesla whistleblower wins legal battle against Elon Musk

Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jB0rCqa

Thousands report Spotify problems around the world

Downdetector, which tracks platforms, shows more than 20,000 people have reported Spotify is not working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OCxUKMB

Tech Life

Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9gRLbkj

The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration from BBC News https://ift.tt/68vmlty

Minister's X account hacked to promote crypto scam

The MP's office says "steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts". from BBC News https://ift.tt/hcprfxO

Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown

Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm? from BBC News https://ift.tt/2luS5Ox

Tech Now

Could nuclear fusion supply endless clean energy? from BBC News https://ift.tt/vKx5kwQ

PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions

The digital, disc-free edition of Sony's console has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pj719OS

Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bKUTnDv

Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R6C1jbp

Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed 'privacy nightmare'

Recall had been dubbed a "privacy nightmare" but has made changes since its original launch was pulled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5sMp9LT

OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics'

Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UcnPMA5

Will iPhones cost more because of Trump's tariffs on China?

Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZ6y8xJ

Tech Life

How do you get close enough to study a gigantic mass of ice floating in cold waters ? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Url8KGb

Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says

Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8swSgic

Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins

Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ImOQXuT

Musk labels Trump trade adviser 'moron' over Tesla comments

Peter Navarro had described Musk's electric car company as a "car assembler" rather than manufacturer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1iI2SXE

Why do kindness influencers get criticised?

Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BeQRwMf

Meta expands restrictions for teen users to Facebook and Messenger

The system imposes more restricted settings on younger users - though campaigners say it's unclear what difference they make. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Juok2GF

Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules

The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IYtPu72

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Tech Life

UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ahSBls

Tech Life

UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U6DmYOV

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UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IB2YwRZ

Tech Life

UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QI6mah7

Will £75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2's Mario Kart?

There's a lot of excitement about the new console - but also concern about the high price of its games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XwE8A2d

Nintendo pulls Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs

It unveiled the console on Wednesday just hours before the president announced a wave of global tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WBFjbwR

How Musk’s Politics Are Hurting Tesla

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By Jack Ewing, Melanie Bencosme and Laura Salaberry from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/X3nOrC9

I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 - was it worth it?

The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HgNMCaG

Buyers circle and rumours swirl as TikTok sale deadline looms

Despite the increasing number of potential buyers, neither the app nor its Chinese owner have confirmed they will do a deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W6uaNhj

'Google AI presented my April Fools' story as real news'

Journalist Ben Black was "shocked" to discover his fake news from five years ago used by AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TPSbqeo

Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash

The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IAfPvMm

Nintendo announces Switch 2 release date - and a new Mario Kart game

Nintendo has released details of the long awaited successor to the best-selling gaming console from BBC News https://ift.tt/pLk6svx

Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox

They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dHOGveL

Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds

The research found a correlation between looking at a screen in bed and reporting insomnia and sleep loss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uaZzcJ4