Friday, June 30, 2023

TECH Solutions - Sky Mobile and Giffgaff customers suffer outage

The networks both confirm users reporting problems with their mobile phone connection.

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TECH Solutions - Dutch to restrict chip equipment exports amid US pressure

The Dutch government said the decision was taken on "national security grounds".

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

TECH Solutions - Pokemon Go maker Niantic cuts a quarter of its workforce

The US-based firm says it will also close its studio in Los Angeles and cancel two video game titles.

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TECH Solutions - Can Canada make big tech pay for news?

The country is the latest front in a fight that analysts say has big stakes for news - and democracy.

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TECH Solutions - Google to scrap local news links in Canada over Online News Act

The move is a protest against a Canadian bill that will make tech giants pay for news content.

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TECH Solutions - What is Kick the streaming platform that's signed up xQc?

It's already nabbed big names Amouranth and xQc - can the crypto-backed upstart become top dog?

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

TECH Solutions - Councillors quitting over in-person meetings

Councils say not allowing meetings that include virtual attendance makes it harder for parents and disabled people.

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TECH Solutions - Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online peers say

Some people struggle to get online, putting them at a disadvantage, a Lord's committee says.

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TECH Solutions - ChatGPT owner OpenAI to open first foreign office in UK

The Microsoft-backed company says the London office will allow it to 'attract world-class talent'.

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TECH Solutions - BT investigated over major 999 call disruption

Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

TECH Solutions - French police kill teen who refused traffic stop

A 17-year-old is shot dead near Paris in broad daylight after failing to obey traffic police.

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TECH Solutions - Apple joins opposition to encrypted message app scanning

WhatsApp and iMessage could be forced to scan for child abuse images under the Online Safety Bill.

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Monday, June 26, 2023

TECH Solutions - AI cuts treatment time for cancer radiotherapy

The technology will be offered at cost price to all NHS trusts in England, following successful pilot studies.

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TECH Solutions - Meta: Facebook owner launches virtual reality subscription service

It is the latest attempt by the parent company of Facebook to make its VR business profitable.

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TECH Solutions - Jail terms for sharing or creating explicit images without consent

Changes to the Online Safety Bill include up to two years in prison for sharing or creating explicit images without consent.

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TECH Solutions - 'We want Brixton to be a black Silicon Valley'

A trio of entrepreneurs have raised over £5m to invest in 30 British black-led start-ups by 2026.

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

TECH Solutions - Why is it so rare to hear about Western cyber-attacks?

Could a cyber-attack on a Russian technology company provide a rare insight into a Western hack?

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TECH Solutions - Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada

It comes after parliament passed a bill requiring tech giants to compensate publishers for news.

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TECH Solutions - Students switch to AI to learn languages

Many people are using AI like ChatGPT to improve their language skills but learning that way has drawbacks.

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TECH Solutions - Police warn Android phone users over 999 call feature

Forces say update that lets button pushes trigger calls is bombarding operators with "silent" calls.

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TECH Solutions - Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight

Earlier this month, Meta showed staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

TECH Solutions - Elon Musk: Australia threatens to fine Twitter over online hate

Elon Musk bought the firm last year for $44bn and promised to protect free speech on the platform.

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TECH Solutions - Amazon accused of tricking Prime customers

The US has sued Amazon for allegedly manipulating customers during the Prime sign-up process.

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TECH Solutions - Five potential outcomes of AI in 99 seconds

The BBC spoke to various experts about the dangers artificial intelligence could pose.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

TECH Solutions - Modi in US: Elon Musk says Tesla to come to India 'as soon as possible'

The Indian prime minister met Mr Musk on Tuesday during his three-day state visit to the US.

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TECH Solutions - MOVEit hack: Gang claims not to have BBC BA and Boots data

Cyber criminals say they do not have data belonging to UK organisations thought to be victims of a mass hack.

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TECH Solutions - Virgin Media email service users suffer lengthy failure

The company has apologised after some problems remain unresolved over 36 hours since first reported.

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Monday, June 19, 2023

TECH Solutions - TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed

The collapse of the terraUSD stablecoin and the associated Luna token rocked cryptocurrency markets.

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TECH Solutions - Airbus experiments with more control for the autopilot

Airbus has been testing new automated technology that it says has the potential to improve flight safety.

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TECH Solutions - Reddit protesters bombard site with John Oliver pictures

Some of the biggest subreddits are now only allowing posts featuring the British comedian.

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Friday, June 16, 2023

TECH Solutions - Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan Markle fell flat

The end of the Duchess of Sussex's podcast on Spotify is a sign of wider change in the industry.

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TECH Solutions - Can Amsterdam make the circular economy work?

Amsterdam has ambitious plans to radically cut the amount of resources used by the city's economy.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

TECH Solutions - Harry and Meghan: Spotify ends podcast deal with couple

The couple's company and the streaming firm say the Duchess's series Archetypes has been cancelled.

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TECH Solutions - AI to stop water pollution before it happens

A project in England uses sensors, satellites and past spill data to predict future pollution.

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TECH Solutions - iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

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TECH Solutions - Quiz: Can you spot images created by AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz.

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TECH Solutions - AI 'godfather' Prof Yan LeCun says it won't take over the world

Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

TECH Solutions - Is the US trying to kill crypto?

The digital asset industry, already in turmoil, now faces a full-fledged battle with regulators.

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TECH Solutions - Artificial Intelligence: What is AI is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk?

AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

TECH Solutions - Amazon server outage makes some websites go dark

The outage is being resolved and affected web services for some fast food apps, airlines and others.

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TECH Solutions - Artificial Intelligence: What is AI is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk?

AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes.

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TECH Solutions - Microsoft-Activision: $69bn deal temporarily blocked in US

The deal to buy the Call of Duty publisher would be the largest in the history of the video games industry.

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TECH Solutions - Discrimination bigger concern from AI than human extinction says EU chief

The warning comes ahead of the European Parliament voting on rules to regulate artificial intelligence.

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TECH Solutions - UK government must be more open on use of AI, say campaigners

Rishi Sunak wants to lead in shaping global rules - but is being urged to boost transparency at home.

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TECH Solutions - US moves to block Microsoft's Activision takeover

Regulators have asked a judge to block the proposed deal, arguing it could harm competition levels.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

TECH Solutions - Twitter: Linda Yaccarino outlines her plans for the social media firm

Linda Yaccarino says the company aims to be "the world's most accurate real-time information source".

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TECH Solutions - Amazon using AI to boost fight against fake reviews

The tech giant is developing new tools to help track down the brokers buying and selling reviews.

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TECH Solutions - Xbox showcase 2023: Is Microsoft back in the game?

Microsoft had a lot to prove in some people's eyes - did it manage to convince the doubters?

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TECH Solutions - MOVEit hack: media watchdog Ofcom data downloaded in cyber attack

The regulator said information about firms and employees had been affected by a cyber-attack.

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TECH Solutions - Reddit communities go dark in protest at changes

Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

TECH Solutions - Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes.

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TECH Solutions - Meta plans for Twitter rival shown to staff

A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

TECH Solutions - Aberdeen AI trial helps doctors spot breast cancers

BBC Click had exclusive access to a trial exploring the impact of using AI in breast screenings.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

TECH Solutions - UK to host global AI 'safety measure' summit in autumn

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the UK is "natural place" to lead conversation on mitigating AI risks.

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TECH Solutions - Twitch apologises as streamers leave after adverts row

One streamer tells BBC News this is the push he needed to leave the platform altogether.

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TECH Solutions - TikTok: ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong activists

The Beijing-based firm has denied Chinese Communist Party members were allowed to access user data.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

TECH Solutions - Vision Pro: BBC editor tries out Apple's $3,499 headset

Zoe Kleinman shares her thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality device after its big launch.

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TECH Solutions - BBC, BA and Boots issued with ultimatum by cyber gang Clop

They say personal details of 100,000 staff at the BBC, British Airways and Boots will be published if employers do not get in touch.

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TECH Solutions - Technology minister urges caution on AI 'Terminator' warnings

Paul Scully says there should be more of a focus on the good artificial intelligence can do.

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TECH Solutions - US sues Coinbase as crypto crackdown widens

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the company has not followed financial rules.

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TECH Solutions - MoveIt hack: What action can data-breach victims take?

Experts give advice to the more than 100,000 warned their personal data is in the hands of cyber-criminals.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

TECH Solutions - Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

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TECH Solutions - MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims

Staff at multiple organisations are warned of a payroll data breach after an IT supplier is hacked.

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TECH Solutions - 'Instagram seller quoted me £500 for a GCSE paper'

Scams are becoming more common, with fraudsters charging up to £4,000 per paper, exam boards warn.

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TECH Solutions - Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

TECH Solutions - Elon Musk: Twitter snaps up top NBCUniversal executive

It comes just weeks after NBCUniversal's head of advertising Linda Yaccarino was named as Twitter's CEO.

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

TECH Solutions - F1: Finding Vettels of the future on the eSports circuit

The virtual track is helping the world's biggest racing teams spot rising talent and win new fans.

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Friday, June 2, 2023

TECH Solutions - Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease.

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TECH Solutions - US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test

A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he "mis-spoke".

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TECH Solutions - Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief

Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022.

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

TECH Solutions - iPhone in India: Foxconn to manufacture smartphones in Karnataka by April 2024

Apple's decision to manufacture iPhones in India aims at diversifying away from China

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TECH Solutions - Powerful artificial-intelligence ban possible, government adviser warns

Systems above a certain power may need be stopped, a member of the government's AI Council says.

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