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US proposes breakup of Google to end search monopolyThe technology giant could be forced to sell off Chrome to address its illegal monopoly in online search.'God's influencer' to be made first millennial saint in AprilLondon-born Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia aged 15, will be canonised by the Catholic church in 2025.The Sidemen: We've hit YouTube limit so are moving to NetflixThe YouTube stars explain why they're moving reality show Inside to Netflix for its second series.Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UKThe tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.Instagram testing tool that resets all recommended posts Its reset feature would cleanse a user's feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm.No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer saysThe social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the "Oscars of Gaming".Roblox to ban young children from messaging othersParents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.Trump names 'big tech' critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulatorCarr, a free speech advocate and longtime FCC member, has accused some social media firms of censorship.Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firmThe software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was "a kind of Mozart".‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?Robotic dogs are helping law enforcement protect President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida residence.'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix saysBut the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.Elon Musk adds Microsoft to lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAIMr Musk, a co-founder of the company, is accusing it and the tech giant of operating a monopoly.US hacker sentenced over Bitcoin heist worth billionsIlya Lichtenstein laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with his wife Heather Morgan aka Razzlekhan.'Amazing showcase' for UK gaming industry cancelledThe organisers blamed "increasing costs and less demand" as the sector continues to struggle. Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook MarketplaceThe European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.Outage hits Bluesky just as the platform's popularity takes offThe platform said on Thursday evening that one million people had joined it over the previous day.Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of BitcoinIts record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customersWhich? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching.The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' XIt has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workersThe once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook MessengerEmployees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with 'crazy low' pricesThe price of products on Haul, which is being trialled in the US, will be capped at $20.'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.Australia plans social media ban for under-16sThe government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival RivianThe firms will share EV technology as they face slowing sales growth and competition from Chinese rivals.Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US CongressOn the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".Zuckerberg records 'romantic' cover of explicit rap hitThe Facebook founder collaborates with T-Pain on a cove of Lil Jon's 2002 filthy floor-filler Get Low.Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-endWhy are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?Law firm finds grooming claims against MrBeast co-host baselessThe YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor.Tech Life: Donald Trump’s robodogsWho's behind the robot dogs at Donald Trump's house? Plus: Wasting scammers' time.Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs shortMakers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.Tech Life: The dangerous job of online moderatingWe hear from a former moderator in Kenya who was left traumatised by his previous job.Meet the AI robot whose artwork sold for over $1mA portrait of mathematician Alan Turing is thought to be the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction.Tech Life: Is this show fake?Tech Life creates a fake podcast using an AI tool from Google. Plus, political deepfakes.Gamer role introduced in children's hospitalSteven Mair is the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's new gamer in residenceTech Life: The fall of a global chip makerIntel was once unrivalled as the world's chip maker. Now it's fallen behind its rivals.Tech Life: The big business of online charity donationsWe speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMeMusk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.Tech Life: Mapping a changing worldHow live updating of online maps is helping humanitarian work around the world.School calls time on pupils' smart devicesA Sheffield school bans pupils from using smartphones and watches on its premises.Tech Life: X in BrazilWhat do social media users do when their preferred platform is banned ?SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission blasts offThe expedition, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will attempt the world's first private spacewalk.Tech Life: The voice cloning lawsuitTwo voice actors take legal action claiming their voices were stolen and cloned using AI.Five tips for turning gaming from a hobby to a jobGaming: Five tips for turning your hobby into a jobTech Life: AI helps doctors detect lung cancerAI is acting as a second pair of eyes for radiologists examining X-rays.Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beansIndia produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing. An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucksBig mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impactStart-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.The house paints that promise much more than colourPaints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.The green software that could make big carbon savingsGreener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.Will AI make work burnout worse?As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanosIn Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.Why there's a rush of African satellite launchesFalling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.Meet the team paid to break into top-secret basesHear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.Could you switch careers into cyber-security?From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.Worker shortage hampers datacentre boomDespite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisisFirms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough workTo help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.Would you let AI plan your next holiday?Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in IndiaAbout 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are testedBuilding hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.
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