Category: Technology

Can we really ‘reset the internet’ to make it safer for children? Getty images Chris Vallance Technology reporter 10 minutes ago “A major reset of the internet to make it much safer” is how Ofcom’s Gill Whitehead described the communications watchdog’s child safety announcements to me. But can it really deliver that kind of a… Continue reading Can we really ‘reset the internet’ to make it safer for children?

Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer Bethesda Tom Gerken Technology reporter 26 minutes ago Microsoft is shutting four studios, including Tango Gameworks, the developers of Bafta award-winning Hi-Fi Rush. The Tokyo studio is being closed alongside Texas-based Arkane Austin and Canadian developer Alpha Dog Studios. Wisconsin-based Roundhouse Games will be absorbed into… Continue reading Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer

Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp Getty Images Liv McMahon Technology reporter 22 minutes ago Instagram is overhauling its recommendations algorithms in what analysts say is an attempt to capitalise on TikTok’s woes. Changes to its system for suggesting content, particularly on Reels – its short-form video service – will prioritise original content and… Continue reading Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp

Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit Reuters João da Silva Business reporter 19 minutes ago Uber is facing a multi-million pound legal claim being brought on behalf of almost 11,000 London black cab drivers. Litigation management firm RGL Management says the claim is worth at least £250m, with cabbies potentially getting £25,000 each.… Continue reading Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison Reuters By Liv McMahon Technology reporter The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange has been sentenced to four months in prison for allowing criminals to launder money on his platform. Changpeng Zhao resigned from Binance in November and pleaded guilty to violating US money laundering… Continue reading Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes Bloomberg via Getty Images Chris Vallance & Liv McMahon Technology reporters 40 minutes ago A US road safety agency is investigating Ford’s BlueCruise driver assistance system following two fatal collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wrote in both cases Ford Mustang Mach-E cars collided with… Continue reading US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator Getty Images 33 minutes ago The US auto regulator is investigating whether Tesla’s biggest ever recall successfully addressed safety concerns relating to its driver assistance system. In December, Tesla issued a software update to two million of its vehicles in the US to fix problems with… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator

US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned João da Silva and Kelly Ng BBC News 24 April 2024, 02:50 BST Updated 10 minutes ago The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, six months to sell its stake or… Continue reading US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned

Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status Getty Images Tom Singleton & Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporters 5 hours ago Grindr, the world’s biggest dating app for the LGBT community, is being sued for allegedly sharing personal information such as people’s HIV status with third parties. According to the claim, lodged at the High Court… Continue reading Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status

Influential women’s tech network shuts down unexpectedly Getty Images Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter 15 minutes ago Women Who Code (WWC), a charity which supports women who work in the technology sector, has announced it is shutting down because of a lack of funding. The US-based organisation says it had 360,000 people in its community, across… Continue reading Influential women’s tech network shuts down unexpectedly