Category: Technology

AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high Getty Images By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York America’s Nasdaq index, home to many tech companies, has hit a new high, which analysts attributed to optimism over artificial intelligence (AI). The Nasdaq rose 0.9% on Thursday, to 16,091.92, formally rebounding from the slump that hit shares… Continue reading AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high

European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes Getty Images Amazon lobbyists have had their access badges for the European parliament withdrawn because of a row over whether the e-commerce giant is allowing itself to be properly scrutinised. It followed a request from the EU’s committee on employment and social affairs. Its chairman has accused of Amazon… Continue reading European parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist passes

Elon Musk eats humble pie over unpaid bakery bill Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Elon Musk has stepped in to foot the bill for 4,000 mini pies after his firm cancelled an order at the last minute. Giving Pies bakery in San Francisco was left $2,000 (£1,500) out of pocket when Tesla backed… Continue reading Elon Musk eats humble pie over unpaid bakery bill

Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax Getty Images Google has had to publicly state Gmail is “here to stay” after a hoax claiming it was shutting down spread widely on social media. A post on X, formerly Twitter, which has been viewed more than seven million times, claimed it would be closing… Continue reading Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax

Thousands report issues with US mobile services Getty Images Interruptions to US mobile services have been reported across the United States on Thursday morning. Downdetector.com, which tracks outages, showed thousands of reports made by users of multiple networks after 04:00 EST (09:00 GMT). The reports for AT&T numbered around 32,000 – with hotspots in the… Continue reading Thousands report issues with US mobile services

Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off Twitter/@OluwamayowaTJ By Nkechi Ogbonna BBC West Africa business reporter X, formerly known as Twitter, has finally paid off the staff it sacked in its African headquarters more than a year after they were laid off, the agency which represents them has said. Most had only been in… Continue reading Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Hacker group’s site taken over by law enforcement Getty Images An online site run by a major criminal gang who organise ransomware cyber attacks appears to have been taken over by law enforcement. The site belongs to the group LockBit. It sells services which allow people to compromise computer networks and hold their data until… Continue reading Hacker group’s site taken over by law enforcement

Offenders confused about ethics of AI child abuse Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent A charity that helps people worried about their own thoughts or behaviour says an increasing number of callers are feeling confused about the ethics of viewing AI child abuse imagery. The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) says AI images are acting… Continue reading Offenders confused about ethics of AI child abuse

Amazon founder Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn Getty Images By Mariko Oi & Lucy Hooker BBC News Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold more of his shares in Amazon, bringing the total value of sales in recent days to more than $4bn ($3.2bn). The technology giant said in regulatory filings that its founder has now… Continue reading Amazon founder Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn

Ring doorbell customers angry at 43% price hike Ring Users of Ring video doorbells have reacted angrily to a huge price hike being introduced in March. After buying the devices, customers pay a subscription to be able to receive alerts when the bells are rung, and review the footage they gather. That subscription is going… Continue reading Ring doorbell customers angry at 43% price hike