Alibaba: China tech giant shares jump after breakup plan announced

Technology - Wed, 03/29/2023 - 01:04
The Chinese technology giant will embark on the biggest restructuring in its history.

AI could replace equivalent of 300 million jobs - report

Technology - Tue, 03/28/2023 - 13:25
ChatGPT-style AI will have a large impact but new jobs could emerge, a Goldman Sachs report says.

Elon Musk: Twitter boss announces blue tick shake-up

Technology - Tue, 03/28/2023 - 00:57
Only paying users will have their content recommended and be allowed to vote in polls from 15 April.

The tech helping driverless cars see round corners

Technology - Mon, 03/27/2023 - 20:13
A trial in London used existing street cameras to help an autonomous car navigate city streets.

Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC

Technology - Mon, 03/27/2023 - 19:44
Clearview AI has been used by the police nearly a million times in the US, it tells the BBC.

Binance accused of breaking US financial laws

Technology - Mon, 03/27/2023 - 18:09
US regulators seek a ban on the crypto platform as they ramp up their regulation of the industry.

Royal Mint NFT plans dropped by UK government

Technology - Mon, 03/27/2023 - 16:42
Plans for a government-backed digital token, ordered to be created by Rishi Sunak, have been axed.

Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival

Technology - Mon, 03/27/2023 - 11:21
The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank.

Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

Technology - Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:54
France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices.

Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

Technology - Mon, 03/27/2023 - 06:52
The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou.

Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Technology - Mon, 03/27/2023 - 02:07
Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it.

Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder and creator of Moore's Law, dies aged 94

Technology - Sat, 03/25/2023 - 02:16
Mr Moore famously predicted that computer processing power would double every two years.

World Match Play Championship: Matt Fitzpatrick wins to keep hopes of progress alive

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 03/24/2023 - 05:32
Matt Fitzpatrick beats Min Woo Lee to keep alive his hopes of reaching the knockout stage at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Championship in Austin, Texas.

Kim Jong Un oversees launch of nuclear-capable underwater drone - state media

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 03/24/2023 - 05:25
Analysts say North Korea's claim it can cause a "radioactive tsunami" should be viewed with scepticism.

Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

Entertainment - Fri, 03/24/2023 - 05:14
The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.

Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 03/24/2023 - 05:14
The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.

Rahul Gandhi's MP status uncertain after conviction in defamation case

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 03/24/2023 - 04:56
India's Opposition leaders are holding a protest march against the verdict.

Miami Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refuses handshake with Russia's Anastasia Potapova

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 03/24/2023 - 04:19
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Anastasia Potapova after being beaten by the Russian in the second round at the Miami Open.

Hong Kong hidden protesters billboard artwork taken down

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 03/24/2023 - 03:55
The piece was called 'No Rioters' but secretly flashed the names of jailed dissidents on a billboard.

Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

BBC Front Page News - Fri, 03/24/2023 - 03:52
Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.