Why do Chinese tech billionaires keep vanishing?

Technology - Wed, 03/08/2023 - 20:17
The mystery over the latest missing business leader comes as Xi Jinping tightens his grip on China.

TikTok launches Project Clover to allay China security fears

Technology - Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:06
TikTok has launched security measures to allay concerns it could be made to share user data with China.

Elon Musk apologises to sacked Twitter worker over online row

Technology - Wed, 03/08/2023 - 00:17
The firm's boss says sorry to fired employee Halli Thorleifsson and appears to offer him his job back.

The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter

Technology - Tue, 03/07/2023 - 21:35
A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation.

Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?

Technology - Tue, 03/07/2023 - 02:08
In a viral Twitter thread, Halli Thorleifsson is asked by Elon Musk what work he has done for the firm.

How slimmed-down websites can cut their carbon emissions

Technology - Mon, 03/06/2023 - 21:01
Businesses are discovering tweaks that can dramatically reduce the environmental impact of their websites.

How slimmed-down websites can cut their carbon emissions

Science/Nature - Mon, 03/06/2023 - 21:01
Businesses are discovering tweaks that can dramatically reduce the environmental impact of their websites.

Twitter has tech issues for second time in week

Technology - Mon, 03/06/2023 - 15:54
The platform now says that services are "working as normal".

A Documentary: By ChatGPT

Technology - Mon, 03/06/2023 - 15:45
Making a documentary powered by artificial intelligence (AI) reassured me my job’s safe, for now at least.

Elon Musk's Tesla cuts prices again as tries to boost sales

Technology - Mon, 03/06/2023 - 13:49
Tesla boss Elon Musk has previously said he hoped price cuts would help the firm avoid the hit from a "pretty difficult recession" in 2023.

Twitter insiders: We can't protect users from trolling under Musk

Technology - Mon, 03/06/2023 - 08:31
Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs.

It's the best job on the planet, says new Nasa chief

Science/Nature - Mon, 03/06/2023 - 03:05
Dr Nicola Fox, originally from Hertfordshire, is the first woman to become Nasa's head of science.

Foxconn: iPhone maker sees revenue slump as demand weakens

Technology - Mon, 03/06/2023 - 00:59
Foxconn said its sales fell by more than 11% in February, compared to the same month in 2022.

The mushrooms you can wear and build with

Technology - Sun, 03/05/2023 - 21:04
A growing number of firms are turning fungi roots into clothing and building material.

Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Science/Nature - Sun, 03/05/2023 - 00:55
Countries have reached a landmark agreement to help put 30% of the world's oceans into protection.

Arm opts for New York stock listing in blow to London

Technology - Fri, 03/03/2023 - 15:14
The 'crown jewel' of the UK tech sector says it will only pursue a US listing this year.

Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired ‘without cause’

Technology - Fri, 03/03/2023 - 08:31
The video conferencing company abruptly terminates its president's contract.

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

Technology - Thu, 03/02/2023 - 21:09
The app is banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns.

Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Technology - Thu, 03/02/2023 - 21:03
Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money?

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat breaks subscriber record

Technology - Wed, 03/01/2023 - 14:57
The 21-year-old has amassed 300,000 subscribers, after a month-long 'subathon' to increase viewers.