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UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster US share listing

In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UWFXjnw via IFTTT

UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster US share listing

In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine war: Video shows huge flames rising from Crimea oil tank

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Thick, dark smoke fills the sky above the depot after it was reportedly hit by a drone.

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

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Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

Pings signal closure of NHS Covid-19 app

The tracing app for England and Wales was downloaded around 30 million times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/62uIphU via IFTTT

Pings signal closure of NHS Covid-19 app

The tracing app for England and Wales was downloaded around 30 million times. from BBC News - Technology

Fed says it failed to take forceful action on SVB

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The US central bank issues a review of its failures ahead of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

UK games sector wanted Microsoft deal, says Sir Ian Livingstone

Sir Ian Livingstone says he hopes a settlement can be reached for Microsoft's takeover of Activision. from BBC News - Technology

Migrants: US to open new processing centres in Colombia and Guatemala

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Washington also plans to increase deportations to try and reduce people entering illegally.

Wikipedia will not perform Online Safety Bill age checks

It says age verification would contravene its commitment to collect minimal data from readers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EOCfZPc via IFTTT

Wikipedia will not perform Online Safety Bill age checks

It says age verification would contravene its commitment to collect minimal data from readers. from BBC News - Technology

Amazon cloud and ads units offset flat e-commerce

Amazon has been hit as shoppers return to in-store spending after the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2053yzW via IFTTT

Amazon cloud and ads units offset flat e-commerce

Amazon has been hit as shoppers return to in-store spending after the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology

Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide. from BBC News - Technology

US rapper convicted of lobbying for China

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The rapper is found guilty of taking money from a fugitive billionaire to influence US politics.

Microsoft boss: Activision Blizzard deal block is bad for Britain

The software giant's president Brad Smith hits out after Activision Blizzard deal is blocked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/y0QNFWl via IFTTT

Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence

The disgraced Theranos founder's more than 11-year sentence is put on hold pending appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xk2P3cF via IFTTT

Microsoft boss: Activision Blizzard deal block is bad for Britain

The software giant's president Brad Smith hits out after Activision Blizzard deal is blocked. from BBC News - Technology

Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence

The disgraced Theranos founder's more than 11-year sentence is put on hold pending appeal. from BBC News - Technology

Microsoft's Activision takeover blocked in UK

The ruling puts the $69bn deal for the maker of Call of Duty and Candy Crush in jeopardy. from BBC News - Technology

89 rounds fired in Alabama shooting, investigator says

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They were fired from seven guns at a shooting that killed four at a birthday party, investigator says.

Ed Sheeran appears in NYC court for start of copyright trial

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A New York jury will decide whether Thinking Out Loud copied from Marvin Gaye's hit Let's Get it On.

Amazon UK could be forced to recognise first union

A majority of staff at its Coventry warehouse have signed up to a union, the GMB says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oSeCQD0 via IFTTT

Amazon UK could be forced to recognise first union

A majority of staff at its Coventry warehouse have signed up to a union, the GMB says. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine rapidly expanding its 'Army of Drones' for front line

The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/E1RC5kZ via IFTTT

Ukraine rapidly expanding its 'Army of Drones' for front line

The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations. from BBC News - Technology

Don Lemon, CNN anchor, fired after 17 years on the network

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Don Lemon drew criticism after saying US politician Nikki Haley, 51, was not "in her prime".

Facebook work filtering posts 'cost me my humanity'

Screening out extreme content left him numb to suffering, a former Kenya-based worker tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lYcT5bJ via IFTTT

Facebook work filtering posts 'cost me my humanity'

Screening out extreme content left him numb to suffering, a former Kenya-based worker tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology

Bonus BeReal: BeReal increases daily post limit

Is Bonus BeReal an exciting new feature or an attempt to breathe some life back into the social app? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nCry4qi via IFTTT

Bonus BeReal: BeReal increases daily post limit

Is Bonus BeReal an exciting new feature or an attempt to breathe some life back into the social app? from BBC News - Technology

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gdFSvfW via IFTTT

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it. from BBC News - Technology

West Bank: Brother of Palestinian killed in Hawara seeks answers

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The family of a man killed amid a rampage by Israeli settlers fear no-one will be held to account.

Millions of families miss out on cheap broadband

Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9hnpaTo via IFTTT

Millions of families miss out on cheap broadband

Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vt23CMI via IFTTT

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - Technology

Russia's Belgorod sees mass evacuations over undetonated bomb

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An undetonated bomb was found in Belgorod, where a jet accidentally dropped another bomb days earlier.

Alec Baldwin: Halyna Hutchins' family to proceed with civil lawsuit

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Lawyers for her parents and sister say the Rust actor "cannot escape responsibility" for her death.

Russian army launches campaign encouraging men to join

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The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine.

Twitter blue tick: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted verification from thousands of accounts. from BBC News - Technology

Is time up for Twitter?

What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DtUJ8La via IFTTT

Is time up for Twitter?

What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine war: Russian warplane 'accidentally bombs own city'

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A huge blast which shook residents of Belgorod is being blamed on an accidental air strike.

Beyonce and the Pope among those to lose Twitter blue check in purge

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted blue check verification from thousands of accounts. from BBC News - Technology

Buzzfeed News to close as media firm cuts jobs

Buzzfeed is reducing its workforce by 15% and shutting its news site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/s96FEdT via IFTTT

Buzzfeed News to close as media firm cuts jobs

Buzzfeed is reducing its workforce by 15% and shutting its news site. from BBC News - Technology

Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims

Anyone who had a Facebook account in the US between May 2007 and December 2022 can apply. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/p20ZaiR via IFTTT

Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims

Anyone who had a Facebook account in the US between May 2007 and December 2022 can apply. from BBC News - Technology

Nasa says flash over Kyiv was not its satellite

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There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital.

US imposes $300m penalty over hard disk drive exports to Huawei

It is the latest move by the US government to stop sales of sophisticated technology to China. from BBC News - Technology

Facebook owner Meta sees latest layoffs begin

The social media giant is under pressure after a sharp slowdown in its ads business last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BR1auDJ via IFTTT

Facebook owner Meta sees latest layoffs begin

The social media giant is under pressure after a sharp slowdown in its ads business last year. from BBC News - Technology

Criminal Records Service still disrupted 4 weeks after hack

People wishing to work with children or gain emigration visas are still facing long delays. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6n9b7FH via IFTTT

Criminal Records Service still disrupted 4 weeks after hack

People wishing to work with children or gain emigration visas are still facing long delays. from BBC News - Technology

Fox News settles Dominion defamation case for $787.5m

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"Lies have consequences," says a lawyer for the voting firm about the network's false election claims.

Twitch: Kai Cenat banned from streaming platform

The streamer holds the record for most subscriptions, with more than 300,000 at its peak. from BBC News - Technology

Jeremy Bowen: Israel's unclear road ahead

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Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians are on the rise, with peace as far away as ever.

Spotify makes 'difficult decision' to drop Heardle

The move comes less than a year after the music streaming service bought the name-that-song game. from BBC News - Technology

Sony World Photography Award 2023: Winner refuses award after revealing AI creation

Boris Eldagsen said he used the image to test the competition and to create an "open discussion". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QCqyZMB via IFTTT

Sony World Photography Award 2023: Winner refuses award after revealing AI creation

Boris Eldagsen said he used the image to test the competition and to create an "open discussion". from BBC News - Technology

Netflix apologises as Love is Blind reunion delayed for UK viewers

The special episode was pre-recorded and aired it in the US, but global viewers are left waiting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mxKuh0b via IFTTT

Netflix apologises as Love is Blind reunion delayed for UK viewers

The special episode was pre-recorded and aired it in the US, but global viewers are left waiting. from BBC News - Technology

How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

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Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients.

Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Bs8btor via IFTTT

Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. from BBC News - Technology

Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

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Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore.

Couple finds treasures and romance in dumpster diving

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Dave and Erin met foraging in dumpsters and 14 years later they are still finding treasures together.

Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

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Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them.

Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q1grp3n via IFTTT

Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them. from BBC News - Technology

Cash App founder Bob Lee's death: Tech worker arrested in fatal stabbing

Bob Lee was reportedly stabbed during a row while driving in San Francisco. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iz8EG4J via IFTTT

Cash App founder Bob Lee's death: Tech worker arrested in fatal stabbing

Bob Lee was reportedly stabbed during a row while driving in San Francisco. from BBC News - Technology

Ghana first to approve 'world-changer' malaria vaccine

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The vaccine - R21 - was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials.

NPR quits Twitter over 'government-funded' label

The not-for-profit news outlet says the description is misleading and undermines its credibility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PmFHexB via IFTTT

NPR quits Twitter over 'government-funded' label

The not-for-profit news outlet says the description is misleading and undermines its credibility. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk says Twitter will change BBC account label to 'publicly funded'

The Twitter boss says it will be adjusted from "government funded media" to "publicly-funded". from BBC News - Technology

Watch: Elon Musk's last-minute interview with the BBC

Musk talks about the "pain" of owning Twitter and the BBC's objection to being labelled "government funded". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qPJ3zlZ via IFTTT

Watch: Elon Musk's last-minute interview with the BBC

Musk talks about the "pain" of owning Twitter and the BBC's objection to being labelled "government funded". from BBC News - Technology

Tupperware: Why the household name could soon be history

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The name is so familiar many do not even realise it is a brand - but the firm may be in deep trouble.

Watch: Elon Musk on the BBC row

In a last-minute interview with the BBC's James Clayton, Mr Musk was asked about the "government funded" Twitter label. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qe3QsZv via IFTTT

Watch: Elon Musk on the BBC row

In a last-minute interview with the BBC's James Clayton, Mr Musk was asked about the "government funded" Twitter label. from BBC News - Technology

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison end of April

A judge has ruled the start-up founder could not stay free while she appeals against her convictions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yMa9ZTl via IFTTT

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison end of April

A judge has ruled the start-up founder could not stay free while she appeals against her convictions. from BBC News - Technology

Why robotic worms could one day dig beneath your feet

Simulating an earthworm's movement is difficult, but could have very useful real-world applications. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tL8HUd6 via IFTTT

Why robotic worms could one day dig beneath your feet

Simulating an earthworm's movement is difficult, but could have very useful real-world applications. from BBC News - Technology

Rare California poppy superbloom thrills crowds

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Visitors from across the state have rushed to see the first such superbloom in four years.

AI: China tech giant Alibaba to roll out ChatGPT rival

In recent months, technology firms around the world have unveiled their own generative AI chatbots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PAb6RLe via IFTTT

AI: China tech giant Alibaba to roll out ChatGPT rival

In recent months, technology firms around the world have unveiled their own generative AI chatbots. from BBC News - Technology

World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dEzHb3v via IFTTT

World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs. from BBC News - Technology

Vodafone broadband down for customers across UK

Thousands of users of Vodafone landline internet have reported a loss of service. from BBC News - Technology

Video shows avalanche in French Alps

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French authorities say four people were killed and several others were injured.

Netflix airs first Welsh language drama, Dal y Mellt

Dal y Mellt becomes the first solely-Welsh language production to be shown on the streaming giant. from BBC News - Technology

Samsung to cut chip production after profits plunge 96%

The memory chip-making giant reports its worst profit since the 2009 financial crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eqZ5Rlr via IFTTT

Samsung to cut chip production after profits plunge 96%

The memory chip-making giant reports its worst profit since the 2009 financial crisis. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mMA0RKv via IFTTT

Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation. from BBC News - Technology

Giant sketch in field marks Picasso death anniversary

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Dario Gambarin used a tractor to create the portrait on wasteland in Italy.

Supreme Court's Clarence Thomas defends luxury trips

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Clarence Thomas says guidelines were followed after a report revealed vacations funded by a billionaire.

The women who left their jobs to code

Studies suggest women are less likely to work in tech than men but some are bucking the trend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Wjq8BaJ via IFTTT

The women who left their jobs to code

Studies suggest women are less likely to work in tech than men but some are bucking the trend. from BBC News - Technology

Forget a K9 unit, this police station has a bunny

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Meet Officer Hops, the Yuba City Police Department's furry 'wellness officer'.

Uganda's Mary Goretti Kitutu to spend Easter in jail over roofing-sheets scandal

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Mary Goretti Kitutu denies involvement in the theft of roofing intended for Ugandan communities.

ChatGPT: Mayor starts legal bid over false bribery claim

Brian Hood says chatbot ChatGPT spread false information about him serving time in prison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3XiU1mv via IFTTT

ChatGPT: Mayor starts legal bid over false bribery claim

Brian Hood says chatbot ChatGPT spread false information about him serving time in prison. from BBC News - Technology

'We turned down a client to uphold gay rights'

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The global B Corp business accreditation scheme rewards firms that behave ethically.

Bob Lee dead: Cash App founder dies after San Francisco stabbing

The 43-year-old tech guru died after being stabbed on a San Francisco street, his family says. from BBC News - Technology

Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police

Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DJswHpS via IFTTT

Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police

Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1. from BBC News - Technology

Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XvlmETN via IFTTT

Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China. from BBC News - Technology

Three takeaways from Trump's day in court

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The BBC's Nada Tawfik analyses Donald Trump's historic day in a Manhattan courthouse.

Amazon closing UK-based online shop Book Depository

The announcement was met with sadness by many of its customers from around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Kd9eEiB via IFTTT

Amazon closing UK-based online shop Book Depository

The announcement was met with sadness by many of its customers from around the world. from BBC News - Technology

TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children's data

The data regulator finds TikTok "did not do enough" to check the ages of who was using their platform. from BBC News - Technology

Virgin Media internet down for thousands

The firm has around 5.8m home broadband users across the UK, according to its latest figures. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65042770?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA via IFTTT

Virgin Media internet down for thousands

The firm has around 5.8m home broadband users across the UK, according to its latest figures. from BBC News - Technology

Tesla: Carmaker told to pay ex-worker $3.2m over racism case

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The payment has been slashed from the original award of $137m when the case was heard in 2021.

Virgin Orbit: Richard Branson's rocket firm files for bankruptcy

The satellite launch company has failed to secure new investment after a rocket launch failed. from BBC News - Technology

Tesla: Carmaker told to pay ex-worker $3.2m over racism case

The payment has been slashed from the original award of $137m when the case was heard in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VlICgZ9 via IFTTT

Tesla: Carmaker told to pay ex-worker $3.2m over racism case

The payment has been slashed from the original award of $137m when the case was heard in 2021. from BBC News - Technology

Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI

The tech pioneer told the BBC we should see artificial intelligence as an opportunity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CmDoTKB via IFTTT

Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI

The tech pioneer told the BBC we should see artificial intelligence as an opportunity. from BBC News - Technology

Aboriginal 'giant of a nation' Yunupingu dies aged 74

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One of Australia's best-known Indigenous leaders "now walks in another place", PM Anthony Albanese says.

Mobile phone inventor made first call 50 years ago

Marty Cooper, who made the first mobile phone call in 1973, says modern devices are "suboptimal". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kn2lf31 via IFTTT

Mobile phone inventor made first call 50 years ago

Marty Cooper, who made the first mobile phone call in 1973, says modern devices are "suboptimal". from BBC News - Technology

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SJzoAh2 via IFTTT

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified. from BBC News - Technology

Nazi monument at Swiss cemetery sparks controversy

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The origins of a long forgotten block of granite in the centre of a Swiss town spark controversy.

S Korea dictator's grandson sorry for 1980 Gwangju crackdown

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Chun Woo-won meets relatives of those killed as troops crushed a student uprising in 1980.