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30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do? https://ift.tt/7LCJbXP From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?

Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash https://ift.tt/NBjOMrF US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off.

What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over https://ift.tt/GB6HtLr An row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.

'Christmas ruined' after Morrisons missed festive deliveries https://ift.tt/4CsRnkJ After 'systems issues' delayed deliveries, some customers were left without food on Christmas Day.

GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming https://ift.tt/qbaGOfX Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they're not the only games in town.

Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024 https://ift.tt/yCkq8x0 New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site

The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists) https://ift.tt/OXGUW0Z How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefits

Morrisons customers still waiting for Christmas deliveries https://ift.tt/1wv3ucD The supermarket says its systems are back to normal but some customers still don't have their Christmas shop.

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions https://ift.tt/S5lLsJW More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors.

Morrisons customers complain loyalty card discounts not working https://ift.tt/gEl5tpy The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.

Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly https://ift.tt/aYMTCty Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service https://ift.tt/VYK34zP It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report https://ift.tt/oiSIXNR Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin https://ift.tt/sLCmI5p Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."

Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline https://ift.tt/ordwzsH Reporters Without Borders has called for Apple to remove Apple Intelligence.

El Salvador scales back bitcoin bet to get $1.4bn IMF loan https://ift.tt/bvRYV6h In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to make bitcoin acceptance mandatory.

Supreme Court to hear last gasp TikTok ban challenge https://ift.tt/3WIQkj2 The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.

Apple accused of using conflict minerals https://ift.tt/BerzThH The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.

Amazon faces strike threat in US ahead of Christmas https://ift.tt/bPEvy7x The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season.

How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories https://ift.tt/jt9fIx0 Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.

Ofcom criticised for 'reprehensible' porn job post https://ift.tt/uehDa3l Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, "trivialises" violence against women and girls.

Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms https://ift.tt/qLDcSUh The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.

Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds https://ift.tt/EMTfpF6 The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality".

Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts https://ift.tt/7K6hT8D Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.

Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $106,000 https://ift.tt/Fr1egTt The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen by more than 50% since Donald Trump's election victory.

BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline https://ift.tt/p2CIy1w Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself.

Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year https://ift.tt/1MycJWL Sony's 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed "the biggest night in gaming".

N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says https://ift.tt/Aqf4Y6T Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracy

Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster' https://ift.tt/bnVZErS Character.ai is facing legal action in the US over claims a bot on the site encouraged a teenager to kill his parents.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fund https://ift.tt/XYQJG14 It appears to be the latest attempt by the Meta boss to build a closer relationship with the incoming president.

Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news https://ift.tt/Z5VUisc The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage https://ift.tt/O8l56sy Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.

Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-security https://ift.tt/ueqTCgK The hack has left some hungry customers unable to make online orders.

Chatbot 'encouraged teen to kill parents over screen time limit' https://ift.tt/NuvEXwF Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.

General Motors pulls plug on robotaxi project https://ift.tt/W2XgY8G The car making giant says it will refocus on self-driving technology for personal vehicles.

Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling https://ift.tt/qMWv4Ip Firms which produce e-cigarettes will also be asked to pay more towards UK recycling.

Secret Level creator fears fans, not critics https://ift.tt/a2xgBGA The creators of Prime Video's new video game-inspired show say pleasing fans and newcomers is daunting.

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable? https://ift.tt/lgYPqi1 Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

Nvidia targeted by China in new chip war probe https://ift.tt/EpD7ZN4 The investigation follows a US decision to further restrict sales to chip equipment makers in China.

Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip https://ift.tt/YdEOtmv It solves in five minutes a problem computers now would need 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to work out, Google says.

TikTok asks for emergency pause to potential US ban https://ift.tt/mEN3rQ9 The company said in a Monday filing that even a temporary US ban would have "devastating effects".

TikTok loses appeal against US ban law https://ift.tt/lYcq9JO The video app is now set to be banned in January unless it makes a new appeal - or Donald Trump intervenes.

Online star Hawk Tuah girl faces crypto coin criticism https://ift.tt/NU5Tr6b Haliey Welch's "Hawk" digital coin shot up in price then lost 95% of its value just hours after it launched.

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as investors bet on Trump crypto rally https://ift.tt/yeUizOf It burst through the threshold after the president-elect announced a crypto-friendly Wall Street regulator.

Vodafone-Three £16.5bn merger gets the go-ahead https://ift.tt/IRtwl9O The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

Bitcoin hits $100k - and seven other wild moments in its history https://ift.tt/c45npLU Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme https://ift.tt/JcFpZhQ It is the latest in a series of changes announced by the platform since its founder Pavel Durov was arrested.

People not AI will make games, PlayStation boss says https://ift.tt/s3QUYHg The gaming giant's joint CEOs reflect on its past and future as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices https://ift.tt/3AgjiHS It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.

Jaguar's new concept car divides opinion https://ift.tt/dG4LQhr It comes just days after the release of a teaser video that stirred online controversy.

‘Roll your eyes if you want, I'm a star': TikTok to hold first awards show https://ift.tt/aVpD294 The UK's first TikTok Awards sees 72 creators, who have a combined follower count of over 101m, nominated.

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time https://ift.tt/lKOTJyU The judge said the pay package would have been the largest ever for the boss of a listed company.

Why are doctors wary of wearables? https://ift.tt/9fzW13P Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.