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Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 11:23
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.

Instagram defends new teen safety features after criticism

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 08:20
Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.

Instagram defends new teen safety features after criticism

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 08:20
Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.

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

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 07:08
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.

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

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 07:08
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.

Netflix raises prices as password boost fades

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 04:57
The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.

Netflix raises prices as password boost fades

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 04:57
The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 20:03
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 02:00
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 00:34
New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.

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

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 20:10
We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?

Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:13
The hacker downloaded sensitive data from the company and used it to send a ransom demand.

Twitch streamer Asmongold suspended after Palestinian rant

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 08:25
The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments.

UK considering EU-style common charging cable

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 08:54
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.

Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 01:54
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 23:19
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.

Why there's a rush of African satellite launches

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 20:01
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director

Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:50
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.

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

Sun, 10/13/2024 - 17:26
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.

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

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 21:02
As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.