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ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

The country's data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology. from BBC News - Technology

Google faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit

The case seeks £3.4bn in compensation for publishers from the search giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ytDfGMu via IFTTT

Google faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit

The case seeks £3.4bn in compensation for publishers from the search giant. from BBC News - Technology

Boygenius: Being called a tortured artist is depowering

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How the indie supergroup smashed conventions and defied expectations on their debut album.

US-China chip war: Japan plans to restrict some equipment exports

The measures, which are planned to take effect in July, follow similar moves by the US and the Netherlands. from BBC News - Technology

Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company lays off 85% of staff

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vDrmtwM via IFTTT

Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company lays off 85% of staff

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports. from BBC News - Technology

Friend or foe: Can computer coders trust ChatGPT?

The artificial intelligence ChatGPT can write computer code, but its help comes with many potential problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oCvFwkJ via IFTTT

Friend or foe: Can computer coders trust ChatGPT?

The artificial intelligence ChatGPT can write computer code, but its help comes with many potential problems. from BBC News - Technology

NHS Highland reprimand for HIV patient email data breach

An error by NHS Highland led to all recipients of an email being able to see personal addresses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OmRKP76 via IFTTT

NHS Highland reprimand for HIV patient email data breach

An error by NHS Highland led to all recipients of an email being able to see personal addresses. from BBC News - Technology

Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection

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The pontiff, 86, will stay in hospital for a few days but does not have Covid, the Vatican says.

Google: India tribunal upholds $160m fine on company

India's competition watchdog had fined the tech giant earlier for "unfair" business practices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/S9ZDynw via IFTTT

Google: India tribunal upholds $160m fine on company

India's competition watchdog had fined the tech giant earlier for "unfair" business practices. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training

Elon Musk among those calling for training in powerful artificial intelligence to be suspended. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mxdeCTZ via IFTTT

Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training

Tech leaders including Elon Musk call for training in powerful artificial intelligence to be suspended. from BBC News - Technology

D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game

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As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.

Government sets out 'adaptable' regulation for AI

It proposes a set of principles for the "responsible use" of the tech, which is worth £3.7bn to UK economy. from BBC News - Technology

AI could replace equivalent of 300 million jobs - report

ChatGPT-style AI will have a large impact but new jobs could emerge, a Goldman Sachs report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9cgdxST via IFTTT

AI could replace equivalent of 300 million jobs - report

ChatGPT-style AI will have a large impact but new jobs could emerge, a Goldman Sachs report says. from BBC News - Technology

Five planets line up with Moon in night sky

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Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars and the Moon aligned in an arc across the evening sky.

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

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Clearview AI has been used by the police nearly a million times in the US, it tells the BBC.

DR Congo man uses bare hands to rescue trapped gold miners

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Authorities say nine men survived the incident in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Binance accused of breaking US financial laws

US regulators seek a ban on the crypto platform as they ramp up their regulation of the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65091480?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA via IFTTT

Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hNlXs20 via IFTTT

Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices. from BBC News - Technology

Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HMxaeT3 via IFTTT

Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival

The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank. from BBC News - Technology

Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou. from BBC News - Technology

Mississippi tornado: 'My uncle's trailer was flattened - he was inside'

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In the wake of Mississippi's deadly tornado, the BBC hears harrowing stories from a community in shock.

Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/acuift6 via IFTTT

Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it. from BBC News - Technology

Kamala Harris Africa trip: Can US charm offensive woo continent from China?

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris embarks on a tour of the continent amid fierce competition for influence.

French police clash with water reservoir protesters

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The unrest follows weeks of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms.

‘I left teaching to train as a heat pump engineer’

Heat pumps could radically cut household CO2 emissions, but there's a shortage of qualified installers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2fzG63w via IFTTT

‘I left teaching to train as a heat pump engineer’

Heat pumps could radically cut household CO2 emissions, but there's a shortage of qualified installers. from BBC News - Technology

Donald Trump and his 'perp walk' moment explained in 60 seconds

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How will the former US President handle his courthouse entry if he has to turn himself in?

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

Mr Moore famously predicted that computer processing power would double every two years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NhLxsae via IFTTT

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

Mr Moore famously predicted that computer processing power would double every two years. from BBC News - Technology

Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 March 2023

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access

One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages. from BBC News - Technology

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's Congress showdown: Five key moments

Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GxdC2lz via IFTTT

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's Congress showdown: Five key moments

Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising. from BBC News - Technology

Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/93dYQyL via IFTTT

Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud. from BBC News - Technology

Gisele Bundchen says Tom Brady divorce was 'death of my dream'

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The Brazilian supermodel and US football star split after 13 years of marriage last October.

ChatGPT bug leaked users' conversation histories

Social media users had shared images of chat histories with AI conversations they said were not theirs. from BBC News - Technology

Why a TikTok ban could be hard to enforce

The US government is threatening to ban TikTok - how would that work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bBTskhv via IFTTT

Why a TikTok ban could be hard to enforce

The US government is threatening to ban TikTok - how would that work? from BBC News - Technology

Just Eat: Takeaway firm to cut 1,900 jobs in UK

The delivery giant is restructuring its business after a slowdown in takeaway sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/g6oiI57 via IFTTT

Just Eat: Takeaway firm to cut 1,900 jobs in UK

The delivery giant is restructuring its business after a slowdown in takeaway sales. from BBC News - Technology

'Reckless' Gwyneth Paltrow caused Utah ski crash, lawyer says

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The Oscar-winner denies claims she caused serious injuries to a man on the slopes in Utah.

Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades

The former Microsoft boss says AI is the second revolutionary technology he's seen in his lifetime. from BBC News - Technology

Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ipa9dTP via IFTTT

Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts. from BBC News - Technology

Bard: Google's rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s

The tech giant is rolling out its new AI chatbot, called Bard, to users in the US and UK first. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5JBtp97 via IFTTT

Bard: Google's rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s

The tech giant is rolling out its new AI chatbot, called Bard, to users in the US and UK first. from BBC News - Technology

Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine

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Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Group?

Zhao Weiguo: Chinese regulator accuses chip tycoon of corruption

Zhao Weiguo formerly headed Tsinghua Unigroup, which was one of China's leading chipmakers. from BBC News - Technology

How Elon Musk's tweets unleashed a wave of hate

The Twitter owner's response to a BBC investigation highlights how abuse is thriving on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SkGJacs via IFTTT

How Elon Musk's tweets unleashed a wave of hate

The Twitter owner's response to a BBC investigation highlights how abuse is thriving on the platform. from BBC News - Technology

BBC advises staff to delete TikTok from work phones

The corporation is taking the decision over privacy and security concerns about the popular app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SfDLKky via IFTTT

BBC advises staff to delete TikTok from work phones

The corporation is taking the decision over privacy and security concerns about the popular app. from BBC News - Technology

Xi Putin meeting: What to expect from China-Russia talks

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Our correspondents Steve Rosenberg and Stephen McDonell tell us what to expect from the talks.

Imran Khan court hearing prevented by Islamabad clashes

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The former Pakistan PM marks his attendance in Islamabad and denies charges he sold state gifts.

Imran Khan's chaotic court summons in 60 seconds

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The BBC travelled in the former prime minister's convoy as he faces charges of corruption at a court in Islamabad.

Millions of dead fish found in Australian river

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The large-scale fish deaths were first reported on Friday morning in New South Wales' town of Menindee.

Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app

Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PQ1Ly5 via IFTTT

Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app

Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals. from BBC News - Technology

YouTube reinstates Donald Trump's channel

It is the latest social media channel to restore his account following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XHG7JY2 via IFTTT

YouTube reinstates Donald Trump's channel

It is the latest social media channel to restore his account following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. from BBC News - Technology

The revolution underway in India's diamond industry

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India's long history with diamonds enters a new chapter as lab-grown versions of the gem take off.

TikTok to be banned on UK government phones

The company has denied passing users' information to the authorities in Beijing. from BBC News - Technology

Why sleeper trains are being revived across Europe

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A number of rail operators are launching new sleeper train services across the continent.

Virgin Orbit to pause all operations from Thursday

The decision comes after the failure of the first ever satellite mission launched from the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/D7AZNVm via IFTTT

Virgin Orbit to pause all operations from Thursday

The decision comes after the failure of the first ever satellite mission launched from the UK. from BBC News - Technology

US threatens TikTok ban if app is not sold - report

TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, says it has been contacted about a change in ownership. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oBeWQvY via IFTTT

US threatens TikTok ban if app is not sold - report

TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, says it has been contacted about a change in ownership. from BBC News - Technology

Chancellor announces £1m Manchester Prize for AI

The Budget also promises funding for a supercomputer and a £2.5bn quantum-computing research programme. from BBC News - Technology

Samsung to invest in South Korea mega chip-making plan

The electronics giant will build five more semiconductor factories in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yJg7qZ1 via IFTTT

Samsung to invest in South Korea mega chip-making plan

The electronics giant will build five more semiconductor factories in the country. from BBC News - Technology

US drone crash: A moment fraught with danger

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The encounter between a Russian jet and a US drone raises some difficult questions for President Biden.

Andrew Tate: Romanian court rejects bail application

The controversial social media influencer has been detained since December. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k3wXGjJ via IFTTT

Andrew Tate: Romanian court rejects bail application

The controversial social media influencer has been detained since December. from BBC News - Technology

Facebook-owner Meta to cut 10,000 staff

In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled. from BBC News - Technology

Storm Freddy: Malawi recovers more than 60 bodies

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More than 60 bodies are recovered as strong winds and rain hamper rescue efforts.

US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zwuaE2n via IFTTT

US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. from BBC News - Technology

Tiny data centre used to heat public swimming pool

The heat generated by the small box of powerful computers is enough to heat the pool about 60% of the time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fNkH2Mo via IFTTT

Tiny data centre used to heat public swimming pool

The heat generated by the small box of powerful computers is enough to heat the pool about 60% of the time. from BBC News - Technology

HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank

The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

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Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds.

Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ThcwHgD via IFTTT

Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - Technology

UK firms await government help after US bank collapse

The government is expected to announce support for companies after Silicon Valley Bank went bust. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZxsC6c1 via IFTTT

UK firms await government help after US bank collapse

The government is expected to announce support for companies after Silicon Valley Bank went bust. from BBC News - Technology

Israel sees one of its biggest-ever protests

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Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks.

Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study

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Three students in India's Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school.

Avatar: The Way of Water's Oscar-nominated visual effects

We go behind the scenes with the visual effects artists of James Cameron's Avatar sequel. from BBC News - Technology

Silicon Valley Bank: Regulators take over as failure raises fears

Regulators take over Silicon Valley Bank as the collapse raises wider fears about the banking sector. from BBC News - Technology

Can VR influencers save the metaverse?

Some people think the vision of a virtual world is dead. But others still believe it's the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cojyN4v via IFTTT

Can VR influencers save the metaverse?

Some people think the vision of a virtual world is dead. But others still believe it's the future. from BBC News - Technology

China and TikTok threaten US, intelligence chiefs say

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US spymasters also tell senators that racially motivated extremists pose a lethal threat to Americans.

Silicon Valley Bank share slump rocks financial stocks

The four largest US banks lost a total of more than $50bn in market value on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/peUkRS6 via IFTTT

Silicon Valley Bank share slump rocks financial stocks

The four largest US banks lost a total of more than $50bn in market value on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology

Google company unveils drone delivery-network ambition

Wing hopes the technology will soon be able to handle tens of millions of deliveries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RaxF8m5 via IFTTT

Google company unveils drone delivery-network ambition

Wing hopes the technology will soon be able to handle tens of millions of deliveries. from BBC News - Technology

US black couple settles lawsuit over 'white-washed' home valuation

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The couple's house was valued for nearly half a million dollars more when a white friend posed as the owner.

US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some exports

The measures will affect Dutch firm ASML, which is a key part of the global microchip supply chain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PAOkgVw via IFTTT

Why do Chinese tech billionaires keep vanishing?

The mystery over the latest missing business leader comes as Xi Jinping tightens his grip on China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MxLcr2j via IFTTT

Why do Chinese tech billionaires keep vanishing?

The mystery over the latest missing business leader comes as Xi Jinping tightens his grip on China. from BBC News - Technology

TikTok launches Project Clover to allay China security fears

TikTok has launched security measures to allay concerns it could be made to share user data with China. from BBC News - Technology

Pictures from above: What a bird's eye view of Africa reveals

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Pictures taken from above the continent show how the landscape is transformed by human activity.

The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter

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A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation.

Elon Musk apologises to Twitter worker over online row

Elon Musk says sorry to fired employee Halli Thorleifsson and appears to offer him his job back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QpybUJh via IFTTT

Elon Musk apologises to Twitter worker over online row

Elon Musk says sorry to fired employee Halli Thorleifsson and appears to offer him his job back. from BBC News - Technology

The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter

A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4Ia9uqn via IFTTT

The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter

A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation. from BBC News - Technology

Atlanta ‘Cop City’: Terror charges filed against 23 protesters

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Protesters used firebombs and rocks to attack officers during a music festival, police say.

Have I been fired? worker asks chief executive Elon Musk on Twitter

In a Twitter thread that went viral, Halli Thorleifsson was asked by Elon Musk what work he had done for the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fuUIVGC via IFTTT

Have I been fired? worker asks chief executive Elon Musk on Twitter

In a Twitter thread that went viral, Halli Thorleifsson was asked by Elon Musk what work he had done for the firm. from BBC News - Technology

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

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hUZMmV4 via IFTTT

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

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. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter links and posting images down

It's the second time in a week that the platform has had significant problems. from BBC News - Technology

WATCH: Blaze tears through Bangladesh camp

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The blaze is believed to have destroyed around 2,000 shelters at Cox's Bazar camp.

Foxconn: iPhone maker sees revenue slump as demand weakens

Foxconn said its sales fell by more than 11% in February, compared to the same month in 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qOSPZXW via IFTTT

Foxconn: iPhone maker sees revenue slump as demand weakens

Foxconn said its sales fell by more than 11% in February, compared to the same month in 2022. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iV2yRXo via IFTTT

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - Technology

US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

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A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere".

Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest

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Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house.

Arm opts for New York stock listing in blow to London

The 'crown jewel' of the UK tech sector says it will only pursue a US listing this year. from BBC News - Technology

Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired ‘without cause’

The video conferencing company abruptly terminates its president's contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/45Bx8Tc via IFTTT

Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired ‘without cause’

The video conferencing company abruptly terminates its president's contract. from BBC News - Technology

US arrests two for illegally exporting aviation tech to Russia

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The men allegedly conspired to skirt US export laws to sell sophisticated aviation equipment to Russia.

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64831583?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA via IFTTT

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns. from BBC News - Technology

TikTok sets 60-minute daily screen time limit for under-18s

The 13 to 18-year-olds will be limited to 60 minutes a day on the service, but can opt out of the measure. from BBC News - Technology

Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

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After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president. http://dlvr.it/SkBmPK

Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms

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The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia.

Iran nuclear: IAEA inspectors find uranium particles enriched to 83.7%

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A watchdog is discussing with Iran the purity of the particles, which is very close to weapons grade.

Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

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After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.

Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets

The outage comes two days after the social media company reportedly laid off 200 employees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Jgly4VN via IFTTT

Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets

The outage comes two days after the social media company reportedly laid off 200 employees. from BBC News - Technology