Category: Technology

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

Will Elon Musk’s ultimatum cost him Twitter? Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Elon Musk’s poll, asking whether he should stand down as the boss of Twitter, appeared hours after he was photographed at the World Cup final in Qatar. That photo tells us two things: firstly, Musk was standing beside Jared Kushner –… Continue reading Will Elon Musk’s ultimatum cost him Twitter?

Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars? Getty Images By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor I have been watching Elon Musk for a number of years – and more closely than ever in recent months, since he decided, seemingly on a whim, to buy the social network Twitter.… Continue reading Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

Ofcom report shows growing 5G coverage Getty Images Around seven in 10 UK properties can now get 5G reception from at least one mobile operator, says a new report from media regulator Ofcom. This is up from around half of all UK households 12 months ago, the Connected Nations report said. The number of mobile… Continue reading Ofcom report shows growing 5G coverage

FTX crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas REUTERS/Dante Carrer Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been denied bail by a judge in the Bahamas. US authorities charged Mr Bankman-Fried with “one of the biggest financial frauds in US history” on Tuesday. The ex-FTX boss built a “house of cards… Continue reading FTX crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas

Charities dismay as Twitter disbands safety group Getty Images Twitter has disbanded the volunteer group which advised it on self-harm, child abuse and hate speech. The Trust and Safety Council, formed in 2016, contained around 100 independent groups such as Samaritans and the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC). Elon Musk’s Twitter had been due to… Continue reading Charities dismay as Twitter disbands safety group

Twitter’s paid blue tick re-launches after pause Twitter By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor Twitter’s paid-for verification feature is rolling out once again on Monday. It was paused last month after being swamped by impersonators. It is still $8 per month – but there is now an increased fee of $11 for those using the Twitter… Continue reading Twitter’s paid blue tick re-launches after pause

How to check if your Instagram posts are being hidden Instagram By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Instagram has launched a new tool to let you know if your posts are barred from being recommended to other users. Previously, people were not told if intervention by a platform meant posts did not appear in other people’s… Continue reading How to check if your Instagram posts are being hidden