Category: Technology

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

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?