Category: Technology

Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar NO JU-HAN/Netflix 16 minutes ago Netflix will raise prices across a number of countries after adding nearly 19 million subscribers in the final months of 2024. The streaming firm said it will increase subscription costs in the US, Canada, Argentina and Portugal. “We will occasionally ask our… Continue reading Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar

Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency Melania Trump Peter Hoskins Business reporter 20 January 2025, 03:54 GMT Updated 2 hours ago Incoming first lady Melania Trump has launched a cryptocurrency on the eve of her husband’s inauguration as US president. The announcement comes after President-elect Donald Trump launched the $Trump cryptocurrency. Both coins have risen… Continue reading Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency

TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in EPA Aoife Walsh BBC News 19 January 2025, 03:47 GMT Updated 6 minutes ago TikTok has gone offline in the US, hours before a new law banning the platform was due to come into effect. A message appearing on the app for… Continue reading TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in

TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without US government action This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Alys Davies BBC News, Washington 18 January 2025, 02:19 GMT Updated 7 hours ago TikTok has said it will be forced to “go dark” in… Continue reading TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without US government action

UK plans to ‘unleash AI’ across UK to boost growth Getty Images Charlotte Edwards Business reporter 1 hour ago The government is to set out plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) across the UK to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently. The AI Opportunities Action Plan being announced on Monday will be backed… Continue reading UK plans to ‘unleash AI’ across UK to boost growth

Huge problems with axing fact checkers, Meta oversight board says Getty Images Graham Fraser Technology reporter 4 minutes ago The co-chair of the independent body that reviews Facebook and Instagram content has said she is “very concerned” about how parent company Meta’s decision to ditch fact checkers will affect minority groups. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, from Meta’s… Continue reading Huge problems with axing fact checkers, Meta oversight board says

US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military Getty Images Peter Hoskins Business reporter 12 minutes ago The US has added several Chinese technology companies, including gaming and social media giant Tencent and battery maker CATL, to a list of businesses it says work with China’s military. The list serves as a warning to… Continue reading US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military

Tesla sales stall as China’s BYD closes in Getty Images João da Silva & Natalie Sherman Business reporters, BBC News 2 January 2025 Tesla sales fell last year for the first time in more than a decade, as demand faltered and rivals gained pace. The company, led by billionaire Elon Musk, delivered almost 1.79 million… Continue reading Tesla sales stall as China’s BYD closes in

What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over Getty Images Jake Horton & Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington DC 25 minutes ago An immigration row has erupted between Donald Trump’s supporters over a long-standing US visa programme. The feud is about H-1B visas, which allow US-based companies to bring in… Continue reading What we know about US H-1B visas Trump supporters are clashing over