Category: Technology

Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case Reuters By Dearbail Jordan Business reporter, BBC News Elon Musk has told a court that he believed he had enough backing to take Tesla private at the time he issued a controversial tweet. The boss of the electric car company is on trial after investors… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case

Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle Getty Images US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has acquired a hit Wordle-style game. The original Wordle, created by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle, challenges players to find a five-letter word in six guesses. Quordle ups the ante, asking players to guess four five-letter words at once within nine attempts. The… Continue reading Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle

Cyber-crime gangs’ earnings slide as victims refuse to pay Getty Images By Joe Tidy Cyber reporter Cyber-crime gangs have had a 40% drop in earnings as victims are refusing to pay ransoms, researchers say. Cryptocurrency experts at Chainalysis say ransomware groups extorted at least $457m (£370m) from victims in 2022 – $311m less than the… Continue reading Cyber-crime gangs’ earnings slide as victims refuse to pay

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