Virgin Media 'fastest wi-fi' advert banned by watchdog
Advertising regulator tells firm to withdraw "fastest wi-fi guarantee of any major provider" advert. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67691570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
E3: Once world's biggest gaming show permanently axed
The annual video game expo struggled to stay popular after gaming giants launched their own events. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67695639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Fortnite maker Epic Games wins case against Google Play Store
The ruling on anti-competitive practices deals a blow to a key part of Google's technology empire. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67688720?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Controversial clothes hook spy cameras for sale on Amazon
The hidden devices remain available despite being at the centre of a US case against the firm. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67652317?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023
Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in their opening weekend. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67685891?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
TikTok to reopen Indonesia shop after $1.5bn deal
In October, TikTok Shop shut down in Indonesia to comply with new rules in South East Asia's biggest economy. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67678703?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost
The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter - now X - but its owner has now reinstated him. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67673623?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Grand Theft Auto 6: Car-top twerking, flamingos in a crazy Miami
The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer depicts the city's extremes - what does it tell us about US culture? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67644452?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence
The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67668469?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Microsoft's links with OpenAI to be reviewed by competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if ties between the two could be considered a merger. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67657895?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year
The fantasy RPG claims Game of the Year at the ceremony dubbed the Oscars of the gaming world. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67656550?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Elon Musk calls for firing of Disney chief Bob Iger in ad spat
It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67656437?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Mobile firms face £3bn claim for overcharging
Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their mobiles. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67649539?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Facebook and Messenger to encrypt messages automatically
UK politicians and police have opposed the move, arguing it will make it harder to spot child abuse. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67646047?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The people creating digital clones of themselves
Business leaders and experts are making online copies of themselves to answer the questions they get. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67623614?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims
Facebook and Instagram are rife with child abuse, the New Mexico attorney general alleges. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67640177?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
'Red gold': Why saffron production is dwindling in India
The spice saffron fetches huge sums of money, but is hard to grow and Indian production is falling. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67143765?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past
Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67507932?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
GTA 6: Streams soar for 70s rocker Tom Petty thanks to trailer
Tom Petty's B-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in streams on Spotify. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67635381?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67633980?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
