| US challenges Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm |
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:55:35 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Regulators in the UK and Europe are also investigating the proposed purchase of the chip designer. |
| Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley |
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:32:42 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. |
| Uber to pay $9m in sex-assault report settlement |
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:05:33 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The ride-hailing firm has resolved a long-standing row with California officials over its records. |
| Virgin Media outage hits UK TV viewers |
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:30:25 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The firm apologises after some customers are left with no access to TV services for more than 10 hours. |
| How to spot the software that could be spying on you |
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:01:11 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. |
| US creditors can now DM debtors on social media |
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:13:22 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The new rule lets debt collectors text and direct message millions of Americans who default on loans. |
| Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut |
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:44:39 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. |
| Jack Dorsey’s Square changes its name to Block |
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:58:59 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Days after Jack Dorsey resigned as chief executive of Twitter, his other company is changing its name. |
| Cryptocurrency executives to be questioned in Congress |
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:02:25 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Washington is joining other governments in scrutinising the rapidly expanding sector more closely. |
| Government fined £500,000 for New Year honours data breach |
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:40:59 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The addresses of more than 1,000 people, including Sir Elton John and Gabby Logan, were shared online. |
| Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert |
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:12:42 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. |
| What is artificial intelligence and why is it important? |
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:22:01 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Many recent big advances in tech have one key thing at the heart of then: artificial intelligence. |
| What are algorithms and how do they work? |
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:22:25 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
A huge amount of our lives is influenced by algorithms. Here's how they work. |
| What are quantum computers and what are they used for? |
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:24:06 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Companies around the world are racing to create a new generation of computers. |
| Bitcoin: What are crypto-currencies? |
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:26:34 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Fans of crypto-currencies say they are the future of money - but at what cost? |
| How do you turn off the internet? |
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:25:23 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
How easy would it be for a government to block one of the biggest sources of news and information? |
| Virtual yacht sells for $650,000 and other tech news |
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:28:00 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. |
| Why Mars-bound astronauts may go to Iceland first |
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:59:14 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
With a similar landscape to other worlds, it could aid research into extra-terrestrial missions. |
| Duolingo boss: 'Develop your social skills' |
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:07:27 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice. |
| ‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’ |
Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:04:49 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. |
| 'World's fastest' all-electric plane and other tech news |
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:26:30 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. |
| Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe |
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:22:37 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones. |
| Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun? |
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:06:46 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy. |
| The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal |
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:09:08 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. |
| The small nuclear power plants billed as an energy fix |
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:20:04 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
A host of firms are developing mini nuclear reactors but questions remain over safety and costs. |
| The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents |
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:05:11 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads. |