MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video Getty Images By Imran Rahman-Jones & Natalie Sherman BBC News The world’s most popular YouTuber, MrBeast, has revealed he made more than $250,000 (£197,000) from posting a video on X, formerly known as Twitter. He had previously said it was not worth posting on the social media… Continue reading MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video
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Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU
Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Amazon’s takeover of vacuum cleaner maker iRobot is set to be blocked by the European Union’s competition watchdog, the BBC understands. It’s a blow to the tech giant, which was previously given the all-clear for the purchase by the… Continue reading Amazon takeover of iRobot to be blocked by EU
Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2
Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2 Crown Copyright By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter GCHQ has released never before seen images of Colossus, the UK’s secret code breaking computer credited with helping the Allies win World War Two. The intelligence agency is publishing them to mark the 80th anniversary of the device’s… Continue reading Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2
BT to ditch mid-contract inflation-linked price rises
BT to ditch mid-contract inflation-linked price rises Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter BT is abandoning mid-contract price rises linked to inflation after the telecoms watchdog Ofcom threatened to ban the practice. It has been one of several providers to tell customers the cost of their mobile and broadband services would increase by inflation… Continue reading BT to ditch mid-contract inflation-linked price rises
Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors?
Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors? Pragmatic Semiconductor By Hannah Mullane Business Reporter, BBC News I’m at the UK’s newest computer chip plant in Durham. Formerly a ceramic pipe factory, from the outside it looks like a big warehouse. But inside the vast space is being transformed into a sophisticated hub for… Continue reading Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors?
Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds – but what are they?
Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds – but what are they? Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent The US has made the long-awaited decision to allow Bitcoin to be part of mainstream investing funds. It has approved what are known as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which can be purchased by… Continue reading Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds – but what are they?
Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 headset finally gets release date
Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 headset finally gets release date Getty Images By Tom Gerken & Zoe Kleinman BBC News Apple has announced its long-awaited Vision Pro headset will go on sale on 2 February in the United States. US customers have been given the option to pre-order the $3,499 (£2,749) mixed-reality device from mid-January, though… Continue reading Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 headset finally gets release date
BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points
BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points BT Group By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Old green street cabinets will be converted into electric vehicle (EV) charging points, according to BT Group. The metal cabinets are traditionally used to store broadband and phone cabling, but many are coming towards the end… Continue reading BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points
Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs Microsoft Microsoft has announced the biggest change to its keyboards in three decades with the introduction of an artificial intelligence (AI) key. The key will allow users to access Copilot, Microsoft’s AI tool, on new Windows 11 PCs. Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI, which powers… Continue reading Microsoft announces AI key on Windows 11 PCs
Google settles $5bn lawsuit for ‘private mode’ tracking
Google settles $5bn lawsuit for ‘private mode’ tracking Reuters By Annabelle Liang Business reporter Google has agreed to settle a US lawsuit claiming it invaded the privacy of users by tracking them even when they were browsing in “private mode”. The class action sought at least $5bn (£3.9bn) from the world’s go-to search engine and… Continue reading Google settles $5bn lawsuit for ‘private mode’ tracking