Category: Technology

Twitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees Getty Images By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Twitter has laid off at least 200 staff in another round of cuts, according to reports in the New York Times. It said the tech giant had cut 10% of its current workforce, which it estimated at 2,000 people. This is… Continue reading Twitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees

Can mind-controlled VR games help stroke patients? Cogitat By Zoe Kleinman Technology editor A system which can translate human brain activity into actions without any physical movement is being developed by a neurotech firm called Cogitat. When wearing a prototype headset, basic actions in virtual reality can be carried out by thinking about them. So… Continue reading Can mind-controlled VR games help stroke patients?

European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices Reuters By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter Staff working at the European Commission have been ordered to remove the TikTok app from their phones and corporate devices. The commission said it was implementing the measure to “protect data and increase cybersecurity”. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has faced… Continue reading European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices

Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication Getty Images Twitter is removing text-message two-factor authentication (2FA) for non-subscribers. By double-checking the identity of the person logging in, 2FA lets users to add an extra layer of security to their online accounts, beyond passwords. Common methods include texting users a code or using an authenticator app.… Continue reading Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years Getty Images By Shiona McCallum Technology reporter YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role. In a blog post, she said she had “decided to start a new chapter focused on my family, health and personal projects I’m passionate about”. YouTube’s… Continue reading YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years

Police use of Chinese camera tech criticised by surveillance watchdog Getty Images By Paul Seddon & Chris Vallance BBC News Police use of cameras made by Chinese firms should be at least as concerning a security issue as alleged Chinese spy balloons, a watchdog head has said. Forces were using kit despite acknowledging “security and… Continue reading Police use of Chinese camera tech criticised by surveillance watchdog

David Guetta says the future of music is in AI Getty Images Chart-topping DJ David Guetta has said “the future of music is in AI” after he used the technology to add a vocal in the style of Eminem to a recent song. The DJ used two artificial intelligence sites to create lyrics and a… Continue reading David Guetta says the future of music is in AI

Google’s Bard AI bot mistake wipes $100bn off shares Getty Images By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York Google is searching for ways to reassure people that it is still out in front in the race for the best artificial intelligence technology. And so far, the internet giant seems to be coming up with the… Continue reading Google’s Bard AI bot mistake wipes $100bn off shares

Microsoft unveils new Bing with ChatGPT powers Getty Images By James Clayton BBC North America technology reporter Microsoft has announced a new version of its search engine Bing, which incorporates the latest in artificial intelligence. The overhaul deploys OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology, which has taken the world by storm since its launch last year. The move… Continue reading Microsoft unveils new Bing with ChatGPT powers

Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says Getty Images A state-backed digital pound is likely to be launched later this decade, according to the Treasury and the Bank of England. Both institutions want to ensure the public has access to safe money that is easy to use in the digital age. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said… Continue reading Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says