Category: Technology

Elon Musk trial: Prospective jurors call him narcissistic, smart Getty Images By Max Matza BBC News Prospective jurors in a civil lawsuit against Elon Musk have expressed mixed views of the Tesla boss, with some calling him smart and others saying he is “off his rocker”. Mr Musk, who is being sued by Tesla shareholders… Continue reading Elon Musk trial: Prospective jurors call him narcissistic, smart

Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor It is three months since Elon Musk swept into Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters – and the company has barely been out of the headlines. We have talked a lot about his opinions about the social network and… Continue reading Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users

Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which? Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Smart appliances could stop working properly after just two years because manufacturers are failing to provide tech updates, according to Which?. Research by the consumer champion found products like expensive dishwashers, TVs, and washing machines – which might… Continue reading Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?

Royal Mail ‘cyber-incident’ hits overseas post Getty Images By Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News Royal Mail says it is unable to send letters and parcels overseas following a “cyber-incident”. The delivery firm is telling customers to stop sending items overseas while it tries to resolve the issue. Royal Mail said there were also minor… Continue reading Royal Mail ‘cyber-incident’ hits overseas post

Why it is becoming easier to sue big tech in the UK Getty Images The UK is seeing a rise in people suing companies, including some of the best known names in technology, en masse. Research by Thomson Reuters shows the amount of damages being sought in what are known as class actions leapt from… Continue reading Why it is becoming easier to sue big tech in the UK

Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity Iridium By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor A new partnership between the satellite phone firm Iridium and chip giant Qualcomm will bring satellite connectivity to premium Android smartphones later in the year. It means that in places where there is no mobile coverage, handsets can connect with passing satellites… Continue reading Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity

Amazon to shed over 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs, CEO says Getty Images By Annabelle Liang Business reporter Amazon aims to shed more than 18,000 roles as it cuts costs, the technology giant’s boss says. He added the announcement was brought forward “because one of our teammates leaked this information externally”. The job cuts… Continue reading Amazon to shed over 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs, CEO says

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud Getty Images By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York The former boss of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX has officially denied charges that he defrauded customers and investors. Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty in a US court to claims that he took customer deposits at FTX to fund his… Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues Getty Images By Monica Miller BBC News, Singapore Apple and Tesla stocks have tumbled over growing concerns about delays in their production lines in China. Apple shares hit their lowest point since June 2021. Tesla’s stock has dropped 73% from a record high in November 2021.… Continue reading Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues

Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack Bethany Clarke, Getty Images By Tom Singleton Technology team The Guardian newspaper has come under a suspected ransomware attack. It said there had been a “serious incident” affecting its IT systems in the last 24 hours, with disruption to “behind the scenes services”. The company said it was… Continue reading Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack