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PayPal cuts 2,500 jobs in the face of competition
It once dominated the payments industry but firms like Apple, Zelle and Block are taki…
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Elon Musk: $56bn Tesla compensation package voided by court
The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an inappropriate overpay…
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Zuckerberg among tech bosses to testify on child safety
Senators say Meta, X, TikTok, Discord and Snap are not doing enough to protect childre…
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Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'
The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value pas…
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Fitbit customers say devices unusable after update
More than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working…
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Elon Musk announces first Neuralink wireless brain chip implant
The company hopes that such chips can eventually work with the brain to help tackle co…
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Apple says UK could 'secretly veto' global privacy tools
A law change to let the government block new features would be an "unprecedented …
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ChatGPT: Italy says OpenAI's chatbot breaches data protection rules
Italy had previously banned the AI-powered chatbot over privacy concerns. from BBC N…
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X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral
Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singe…
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Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation
Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before be…
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Meta tool to block nude images in teens' private messages
The move is designed to help stop teenagers receiving inappropriate pictures, even in …
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Vodafone-Three merger faces competition probe
The Competition and Markets Authority will judge whether the deal would harm the UK te…
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BT customers unknowingly charged for Xbox Game Pass
Customers tell the BBC of "worrying" fees added to their monthly bills witho…
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Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones and iPads in EU
Users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Stor…
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Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff
The announcement comes three months after the firm closed its huge merger with Activis…
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Virgin Media most-complained about broadband provider
The company says the latest data from regulator Ofcom "falls far short of our exp…
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Palworld: Pokémon Company to investigate copying claims
The people behind Pikachu and friends finally comment on the wildly successful "P…
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Twitch announces new deal to pay streamers more
The streaming service, primarily used by gamers, will now give more money to its most …
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Netflix password crackdown fuels sign-up surge
The company is planning price increases, even as many new users opt for its cheaper pl…
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Amazon fined for 'excessive' surveillance of workers
The online retail giant was found to be keeping detailed data on employee working patt…
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Fake Biden robocall tells voters to skip New Hampshire primary election
An investigation is opened into the calls, which are suspected to have been artificial…
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Tencent's Riot Games cuts 11% of global workforce
Riot Games is the latest to cut jobs in the gaming industry after Amazon, ByteDance an…
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MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video
The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting …
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Cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy in US
The company, whose co-founder is in jail in Montenegro, was behind the crashed TerraUS…
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Elon Musk visits site of Auschwitz death camp
The X owner's visit follows criticism of the platform for not doing enough to figh…
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Palworld: 'Pokémon with guns' sells 5m copies in three days
The surprising success of Palword causes server crashes and exposes "serious bugs…
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Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU
The EU's competition watchdog has made a decision on Amazon's bid to purchase …
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Google starts building £790m site in Hertfordshire
The tech giant plans to use significant heat from the data centre to heat homes in the…
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What happens when you think AI is lying about you?
BBC Tech Editor Zoe Kleinman tried to challenge the output of a chatbot - but all was …
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Apple watch: US upholds ban on sale over patent dispute
Apple cannot sell two of its smartwatch models while it fights a legal battle over pat…
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Sheryl Sandberg to step down from Meta board
The ex-COO of Facebook is credited with turning the company into a profit powerhouse. …
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How AI is helping to prevent three buses turning up at once
Bus firms are now using artificial intelligence to design their timetables. from BBC…
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Apple overtakes Samsung as world's biggest phonemaker
iPhones made up a fifth of phones shipped last year, according to shipment data from t…
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Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests
A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound l…
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ALI Technologies: Hoverbike start-up files for bankruptcy
Japanese firm ALI Technologies had dreamed of a "new form of movement". fr…
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BT changes mobile and broadband price rise policy
Firm will stop inflation-linked mid contact increases, an industry practice criticised…
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Game to stop selling pre-owned titles
The firm's owner, Frasers Group, told the BBC trade-ins would be phased out in &qu…
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MrBeast: World's biggest Youtuber graces X with his first full video
The star has a change of heart over the Elon Musk-owned platform he had previously snu…
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First Prince of Persia game in 14 years voiced in Farsi
Fans say they welcome developers' attempt to represent better the culture of Persi…
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AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says
Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", says the organisation'…
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CES 2024: AI pillows and toothbrushes - is it all getting a bit silly?
Companies are clamouring to present their products as AI-powered, but are their claims…
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eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case
Executives sent live spiders and cockroaches to a US couple who criticised the firm, c…
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Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors?
Worries over shortages have prompted government efforts worldwide to boost computer ch…
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Our fingerprints may not be unique, claims AI
An AI tool can identify prints from different fingers belonging to the same person. …
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Google's billions make job cuts 'needless' - union
The Alphabet Workers Union criticises the tech giant for axing hundreds of jobs despit…
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Pornography review to canvass public's view on issue
Porn stars, parents and the public are invited to answer questions to help advise gove…
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Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?
Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a n…
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Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime Video
The tech giant says a new round of job losses is needed to make its business more sust…
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Gaming voice actors blindsided by 'garbage' union AI deal
Voice actors say they were not told about the agreement signed by the Sag-Aftra actors…
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Bitcoin ETF: Cryptocurrency swings as watchdog X account 'compromised'
US regulators are expected to make an announcement on new Bitcoin investment instrumen…
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Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 headset finally gets release date
Apple's long-awaited mixed-reality headset will launch in the US on 2 February. …
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EA FC 24 was UK's best-selling game in 2023
The Fifa successor retained its position at the top of the gaming league table despite…
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Stratford sphere venue plans officially withdrawn by US firm
Madison Square Garden Entertainment says it will not bring the Las Vegas-style venue t…
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Samsung warns of worse than expected profits fall
The announcement comes as global demand for consumer electronics remains weak after th…
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AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real?
Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz.…
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Apple pays out over claims it deliberately slowed down iPhones
The tech giant is compensating US customers and faces similar allegations in the UK. …
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BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points
Up to 60,000 could be converted to tackle a shortfall in electric car charging points,…
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Logan Paul offers partial refund for failed CryptoZoo game
Logan Paul says he will begin buying back CryptoZoo NFTs, a year after apologising for…
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Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars in China over steering software issues
The issues with assisted driving functions and door-locking systems will be fixed by r…
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Trump companies got millions from foreign governments, Democrats say
Saudi Arabia, China, others spent big at his properties during presidency, says House …
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Google Chrome starts blocking data tracking cookies
A new feature in the browser will disable third-party cookies for 30 million users. …
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Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs
The new keyboard will introduce a Copilot key which accesses AI capabilities on Window…
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Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game to shut down
The app was a surprising success upon its 2014 release, but the star has announced its…
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SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk
A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detail…
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Urgent need for terrorism AI laws, warns think tank
The government should 'urgently consider' AI-specific legislation a think-tank…
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Police investigate virtual sex assault on girl's avatar
The incident in a virtual world reportedly left the under-16-year-old traumatised. f…
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China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot
Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on T…
