Category: Technology

Twitter to lose magic with blue tick fee, says ex exec CHRIS DELMAS/AFP By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Charging $8 (£7) a month for a Twitter blue tick and other bonus features will make the social-media platform lose its “magic”, a former executive has said. Currently, all users around the world had equal voices on… Continue reading Twitter to lose magic with blue tick fee, says ex exec

Questions raised about AI weapons-scanning company By James Clayton BBC North America technology reporter Some of the world’s biggest venues, including Manchester Arena, are using weapons scanners “incapable” of detecting some large knives. Evolv, a company that sells artificial-intelligence (AI) scanners, claims they can detect all weapons. But documents shared with BBC News by research… Continue reading Questions raised about AI weapons-scanning company

Instagram bug tells some users accounts are suspended Getty Images Instagram users across the world have been reporting issues accessing their profiles. The Meta-owned social network says it is “looking into” the problem, which has caused some people to be told they are suspended from the platform. DownDetector – which monitors site outages – says… Continue reading Instagram bug tells some users accounts are suspended

Elon Musk clears out Twitter bosses in $44bn deal Getty Images By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York Billionaire Elon Musk declared “let the good times roll” on Friday as he completed his $44bn (£38.1bn) takeover of Twitter and swiftly began making changes at the company. Senior figures at Twitter announced their exits, while Mr… Continue reading Elon Musk clears out Twitter bosses in $44bn deal

Elon Musk completes Twitter $44bn takeover Elon Musk has completed his $44bn (£38.1bn) takeover of Twitter, according to a number of media reports. Twitter’s chief executive and finance boss have reportedly left with immediate effect. It brings to a close a saga that saw Mr Musk offer to buy the firm and then say he… Continue reading Elon Musk completes Twitter $44bn takeover

Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall Getty Images A year ago, Mark Zuckerberg declared virtual reality the next frontier to drive Facebook’s growth. But so far, there has been very little of it. The company’s share price has plunged, revenues are falling and profits are on the decline. The picture worsened on Wednesday, after… Continue reading Facebook owner Meta sales continue to fall

TikTok blamed by filmmaker for allowing abusive comments on video Emmeline Hartley By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor A video on TikTok about sexual consent has been swamped with comments from men accusing women of alleging assault. Many of them mention Andrew Tate, the controversial influencer who has been banned from several platforms for his misogynist… Continue reading TikTok blamed by filmmaker for allowing abusive comments on video