Category: Technology

Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk’s X Linda Yaccarino, the boss of Elon Musk’s social media site X, has announced she is stepping down. Ms Yaccarino has been in the role since June, 2023. In a post on the platform, she said was “immensely grateful” to Musk for “entrusting me with the responsibility of… Continue reading Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk’s X

Why don’t we trust technology in sport? Getty Images Zoe Kleinman Technology editor 46 minutes ago For a few minutes on Sunday afternoon, Wimbledon’s Centre Court became the perfect encapsulation of the current tensions between humans and machines. When Britain’s Sonay Kartal hit a backhand long on a crucial point, her opponent Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova knew… Continue reading Why don’t we trust technology in sport?

Viral band finds itself at the centre of AI claims and hoaxes A band called The Velvet Sundown has had its tracks played hundreds of thousands of times on Spotify since appearing several weeks ago – without anyone knowing for sure what it is. The band has a verified page on the music streaming platform,… Continue reading Viral band finds itself at the centre of AI claims and hoaxes

Millions of websites to get ‘game-changing’ AI bot blocker 8 hours ago Chris Vallance Senior Technology Reporter Getty Images Millions of websites – including Sky News, The Associated Press and Buzzfeed – will now be able to block artificial intelligence (AI) bots from accessing their content without permission. The new system is being rolled out… Continue reading Millions of websites to get ‘game-changing’ AI bot blocker

Trump says he has ‘a group of very wealthy people’ to buy TikTok President Donald Trump has said he has a buyer for TikTok, the video-sharing app that was banned in the US amid claims it posed a national security risk. In a Fox News interview, Trump said he had a group of “very wealthy… Continue reading Trump says he has ‘a group of very wealthy people’ to buy TikTok

Three network phone calls down but data still working 14 minutes ago Getty Images The mobile operator Three has confirmed some users are currently unable to make phone calls. In a post on X, the network said there was “an issue affecting voice services” but did not say how many customers are affected. Outage website… Continue reading Three network phone calls down but data still working

Tesla robotaxi ‘low-key’ launch in Texas Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxis rolled out for the first time on roads in Austin, Texas on Sunday. In videos shared by Tesla on X, a small group of invited analysts, influencers and shareholders were shown participating in paid rides. The small number of vehicles deployed had a human safety operator… Continue reading Tesla robotaxi ‘low-key’ launch in Texas

Texas Instruments pledges ‘historic’ $60bn US chip investment Computer chip giant Texas Instruments (TI) will invest more than $60bn (£44.74bn) in the US, as President Donald Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in the country. The company said it plans to build or expand seven chip-making facilities at three sites in Texas and… Continue reading Texas Instruments pledges ‘historic’ $60bn US chip investment

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for ‘profoundly damaging’ data breach DNA testing firm 23andMe has been fined £2.31m by a UK watchdog over a data breach in 2023 which affected thousands of people. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said the company – which has since filed for bankruptcy – failed to put adequate measures in place… Continue reading UK watchdog fines 23andMe for ‘profoundly damaging’ data breach

Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes A bill which sparked an extraordinary stand-off between some of the UK’s most high-profile artists – and their backers in the House of Lords – has finally been passed. Peers wanted an amendment to the drably-titled Data (Use and Access) Bill which would… Continue reading Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes