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Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling

Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal from BBC News https://ift.tt/bkRfY72

The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla

The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8pOJq2d

JLR cyber-attack caused UK car production to hit 70-year low for September

It is the lowest number of cars made in any September in the UK since 1952, including the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VkHt1XZ

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rX6GQEe

Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage

A "faulty automation" was at the core of the issues that caused knock-on effects for more than one thousand sites on Monday, an expert told the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZHqE98x

What's the big deal about AI data centres?

Huge investment is going into data centres for AI, but why are they so expensive? from BBC News https://ift.tt/J5DhKw8

JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3rYSDMT

The high tech studio transforming movie car stunts

Alasdair Keane tests out the new generation of stunt cars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s3CSx2F

Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage

A "faulty automation" was at the core of the issues that caused knock-on effects for more than one thousand sites on Monday, an expert told the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OKqjN2R

Three wrongly accused over child abuse images after BT gets 'wires crossed'

A tribunal heard the mistake led to "distressing and far-reaching" consequences for the three innocent people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/emKoUuQ

Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites

Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KrH1AiX

What's the best way to detect and destroy drones?

Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/femLG3b

Is Microsoft's first ever handheld Xbox console worth the wait?

The ROG Xbox Ally works with Game Pass out of the box, meaning gamers start off with hundreds of games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YxOeVuh

AI challenges the dominance of Google search

The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZrRoTsq

What caused the AWS outage - and why did it make the internet fall apart?

The outage at Amazon services has impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/agyIS5c

Apple may be forced to allow rival app stores in UK

The Competition and Markets Authority says the tech giant dominates the smartphone market along with Google. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c4Nr9mq

Spike in Disney+ cancellations after Kimmel suspension

New data shows subscriptions dropped considerably after the late-night host’s temporary removal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QbH9zYj

Salesforce CEO apologises for saying Trump should send troops to San Francisco

Salesforce boss and Time Magazine owner Marc Benioff posted the apology on X following days of backlash from BBC News https://ift.tt/sLAyg3I

What's the best way to detect and destroy drones?

Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D46zNCP

Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dBbn21v

Vodafone says outage affecting thousands of customers resolved

Vodafone said its Monday outage, which knocked broadband and mobile data users offline for several hours, was caused by a "non-malicious software issue". from BBC News https://ift.tt/De34yzF

Tech Life

The head of the company that makes Tasers tells us about the future of the technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DlCgIX4

Tech Life

The head of the company that makes Tasers tells us about the future of the technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NhV2HqR

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vk49xfA

How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?

Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SQ4pkVJ

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mZf1HA2

Tech Now

Lara Lewington explores the tech being trialled to find 'hidden' pancreatic cancer cases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/axiJLVu

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IhKBpTl

OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT

The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mVxB17i

Two teenagers arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain

Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u9sHKGC

Tech Life

Two big social media companies face a class action lawsuit in Italy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0H6Nlic

Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%

The Shenzhen-based electric car maker says the UK is now its biggest market outside China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8aAqL5V

Apple and Samsung users could be due share of £480m payout

Consumer group Which? is taking tech giant Qualcomm to the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nWDakTq

Tech Now

How technology is bringing hope of earlier detection and prevention to wildfires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0cLbTRD

The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking

Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lkfbT52

Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%

The Shenzhen-based electric car maker says the UK is now its biggest market outside China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bPuHcWt

Apple and Samsung users could be due share of £480m payout

Consumer group Which? is taking tech giant Qualcomm to the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5MUWF9J

Government issues new data demand for UK Apple users

It is the latest development in a privacy row which has pitted the UK against the tech giant and the Trump administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c3eLRgt

Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y6QATSt

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y7nqFP5

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qShbZgo

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E5HFyMN

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HsJXtAk

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E5HFyMN

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HADr31o

Tech Life

Find out how AI is making phone calls possible between people who don’t share a language. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7WNyvPi

Flights in Afghanistan grounded after internet shutdown

The Taliban have yet to give an official reason for the shutdown, but said it would last indefinitely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iqos53S

'You'll never need to work again': Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC

Reporter Joe Tidy was offered money if he would help cyber criminals access BBC systems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fsnSA0D

Gaming giant Electronic Arts bought in unprecedented $55bn deal

EA is known for making best-selling games such as EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UGek3vI

Tech Life

We hear from people who say they have been unfairly banned from Facebook and Instagram. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6FxpUS2

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MTC9lO3

Facebook and Instagram to get £2.99 UK subscription fee to stop ads

Subscriptions for user opting not to see personalised ads on its platforms will start from £2.99 a month for UK users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i2Z6HXd