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WhatsApp defends 'optional' AI tool that cannot be turned off https://ift.tt/hzyPuOV While Meta says the AI chatbot is a "good thing", some users have shared their frustrations.

Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge https://ift.tt/THzAmIj The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.

Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders https://ift.tt/vwEtRnJ The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.

Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers https://ift.tt/DqXAGni Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.

Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines https://ift.tt/tpzi82B The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

Gamers shocked as Elder Scrolls IV revealed and launched on same day https://ift.tt/mtZ3MFc It is a long-awaited remaster of the classic video game, which originally released back in 2006.

ChatGPT-maker wants to buy Google Chrome https://ift.tt/itu4dyV An OpenAI executive told a US judge the company would be interested in buying the popular browser.

Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays https://ift.tt/bc3EqTo Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels https://ift.tt/in0jCbY Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.

Why employees smuggle AI into work https://ift.tt/0k8YAns Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers.

Leaving X can be a tricky decision for brands https://ift.tt/PXUpehM Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/NlzZDfB Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana.

Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia https://ift.tt/fJk3Mbt America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/NlzZDfB Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana.

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels https://ift.tt/lNRfPnw Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.

Tesla whistleblower wins latest legal battle in fight against Musk https://ift.tt/8m0jkYP Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/GUHjvdP Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/GUHjvdP Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight.

'Scammers used fake app to steal from me in person' https://ift.tt/xsliJr8 Fake bank apps mimic legitimate mobile banking platforms, allowing fraudsters walk away with high-value items.

Shein and Temu warn tariffs will raise prices in US https://ift.tt/o2EKSuy The firms said operating expenses have risen "due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs".

Nvidia: The AI chip giant caught between US and China https://ift.tt/o8sDqEe Led by Jensen Huang, dubbed the 'Taylor Swift of tech', the chip giant has become pivotal in the race for AI supremacy.

Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns? https://ift.tt/CRBKNA1 As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.

OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics' https://ift.tt/TE9u7RP Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/nmucwWO Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/nmucwWO Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana.

OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics' https://ift.tt/TC2NBGD Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Elon Musk's X to clamp down on parody accounts https://ift.tt/HhNaV7E Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/4EVglXc Could nuclear fusion supply endless clean energy?

Who's trying to buy TikTok? https://ift.tt/ap9lJmF Oracle, Microsoft and the founder of OnlyFans are also among names that have cropped up as the president seeks to broker a deal.

China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says https://ift.tt/1KnjwzN Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack https://ift.tt/7GhN8mp Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/FLaK80U How do you get close enough to study a gigantic mass of ice floating in cold waters ?

Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns? https://ift.tt/gFRAN9K As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.

Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed 'privacy nightmare' https://ift.tt/XVN38rp Recall had been dubbed a 'privacy nightmare' but has made changes since its original launch was pulled.

OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics' https://ift.tt/9rBH6I8 Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Will iPhones cost more because of Trump's tariffs on China? https://ift.tt/CKH5Yer Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/iAzLtJx How do you get close enough to study a gigantic mass of ice floating in cold waters ?

Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says https://ift.tt/4WeUCwB Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home.

Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins https://ift.tt/eAknTbY Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut.

Musk labels Trump trade adviser 'moron' over Tesla comments https://ift.tt/Jp9WXQH Peter Navarro had described Musk's electric car company as a "car assembler" rather than manufacturer.

Why do kindness influencers get criticised? https://ift.tt/ut4beYI Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work.

Meta expands restrictions for teen users to Facebook and Messenger https://ift.tt/uBtMoz9 The system imposes more restricted settings on younger users - though campaigners say it's unclear what difference they make.

Business Daily https://ift.tt/7Oq6ztY It's one of the world's biggest companies - we get exclusive access to the Seattle HQ

Tech Life https://ift.tt/0DcndHE UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/0DcndHE UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/0DcndHE UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/0DcndHE UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/SMoVBcX UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/SMoVBcX UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference.

Meta and Pinterest make secret donation to Molly Russell charity https://ift.tt/MUNKs65 Meta and Pinterest have agreed to donate to a charity set up in the name of schoolgirl Molly Russell.

Will £75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2's Mario Kart? https://ift.tt/G9AYiB7 There's a lot of excitement about the new console - but also concern about the high price of its games.

Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US https://ift.tt/gFNWGe5 The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban.

Nintendo pulls Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs https://ift.tt/KqLb8su It unveiled the console on Wednesday just hours before the president announced a wave of global tariffs.

I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 - was it worth it? https://ift.tt/MBQCfYi The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June.

Buyers circle and rumours swirl as TikTok sale deadline looms https://ift.tt/9cpW5xL Despite the increasing number of potential buyers, neither the app nor its Chinese owner have confirmed they will do a deal.

'Google AI presented my April Fools' story as real news' https://ift.tt/sLYG7OW Journalist Ben Black was "shocked" to discover his fake news from five years ago used by AI.

Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash https://ift.tt/KwgI8eH The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.

Nintendo announces Switch 2 release date - and a new Mario Kart game https://ift.tt/hsp5V7G Nintendo has released details of the long awaited successor to the best-selling gaming console

Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox https://ift.tt/za8ShKM They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.

Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds https://ift.tt/DAB9twe The research found a correlation between looking at a screen in bed and reporting insomnia and sleep loss.