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Elon Musk’s Twitter phases out ‘blue checks’, with White House, LeBron James refusing to pay for verification

Several news outlets and high-profile Twitter users have said they don’t plan to pay for Twitter Blue.

Qihoo 360 founder says call by tech experts for pause in AI development amid ChatGPT concerns will not hamper China

Chinese AI entrepreneur is not concerned by a call from global tech experts to pause AI development amid concerns over risks posed to humanity.

The best cheap VPNs of 2023: Stay protected, for less

You want a VPN that can protect your data, hide your location, and unblock streaming services. These cheap VPNs can tick all your boxes without breaking the bank.

7 things you didn't realize your phone can do

Your phone is capable of a lot more than you use it for every day. Some of its best features might not be obvious, so we've rounded them up for you.

I just watched the future of supermarket shopping and I may run to the hills

Is this really what customers want? Well, it's what retailers want, apparently.

The best cheap home security cameras under $100 in 2023

One burglary happens every 25 seconds. The best cheap home security cameras can give you peace of mind by thwarting crimes of opportunity and offering unique capabilities such as night vision, motion alerts, and long battery lives.

The $160 gadget that wants you to do something you may never have considered

People do this? People actually want to do this? Apparently.

ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

The country's data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology.

ChatGPT sparks investment frenzy and soul searching in China’s artificial intelligence drive

While China had declared AI strategically important as early as 2018, ChatGPT has shattered illusions about the country’s technological prowess.

The best fitness trackers of 2023: Expert tested

What's more, the best fitness trackers provide accurate and immediate insights into your health, measuring your exercise, sleep, and even menstrual cycles.

The best stylus pens of 2023

The best stylus pens have high-tech features like palm reduction, tilt sensing, and shading to make touchscreen devices more interactive to work on.

The best AI art generators of 2023: DALL-E 2 and alternatives

AI art generators or AI image generators use text prompts to produce images within seconds. I tested the best AI art generators, and DALL-E isn't your only option.

The best travel gadgets of 2023: Expert travel tech

Whether you're packing for an international vacation, a week-long work trip, or a weekend getaway, these are the best travel gadgets that experts recommend you take with you.

Sonos Era smart speakers now available to buy: Here's what's new

The Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 focus on immersive listening, spatial audio, smart home integration, and more. Here's everything you should know before buying them.

The best fitness apps with workout classes in 2023

Whether you're in the mood for a guided run on the treadmill, an energetic dance class, or restorative yoga, the best fitness apps make fitting in live workout classes more fun.

The best travel VPNs of 2023: Expert tested

The best travel VPN should provide a secure and reliable connection for your laptop and mobile devices. If you have a trip planned soon, here are your top travel VPN choices.

How to use ChatGPT: What you need to know

The new AI language model has been trending since its launch late last year. Here's how you can get started on it and what you can use it for.

Battery bad after installing iOS 16.4? Try these tips

According to iPhone users, well, it depends. Here's how to help your battery get through the day.

Italy just banned ChatGPT. Could the US be next?

This decision was made following a data breach in March which exposed ChatGPT users' conversations and and other sensitive information.

Italy becomes first Western nation to ban ChatGPT, amid privacy concerns

The country’s Data Protection Authority has issued a temporary ban on OpenAI’s chatbot while launching a probe into a suspected breach of data collection rules.

EU plans new steps to combat threats from Chinese tech, says European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager

Investigations into TikTok’s data transfer to China and its advertising aimed at children. are ‘really not enough’, says European Commission’s executive vice-president.

The best Twitter alternatives of 2023

Twitter is no longer the only option when it comes to social networking. Before you sign up for a new account, check out the best Twitter alternatives -- like Mastodon, Clubhouse, Reddit, and Tumblr.

Glitch in system upgrade identified as cause of delays at Singapore immigration

Technical glitch during a scheduled upgrade affected all automated immigration clearance systems and led to rare delays at Singapore's Changi Airport, which recently was again named the world's best airport.

The best fitness rings of 2023: Expert reviewed

The best fitness rings offer optimal health features and sleep metrics that track your progress. Find the best fit for you, including one that will be released this May.

The best home security systems of 2023: Expert reviewed

To give you peace of mind, the best home security systems come with security cameras, door and window sensors, as well as smart home integration and cloud storage.

Ultimate Hacking Keyboard: Gimmick or serious productivity tool?

This split keyboard can save your hands, wrists, and forearms from overuse issues. Here's how.

E3 annual video game showcase event in Los Angeles cancelled

It had been due to return as an in-person event in Los Angeles for the first time in four years in June.

Tech war: China hits back at American chip firms as regulator launches cybersecurity probe into Micron’s products

Micron has previously warned investors of the risks of being excluded from the China market.

York student uses AI chatbot to get parking fine revoked

The 22-year-old turned to a chatbot to give her a "professional" letter to appeal her parking fine.

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s whistle-stop tour of Shanghai bolsters ties with Genshin impact creator miHoYo, other local app developers

In his latest whistle-stop tour across China, Apple chief executive Tim Cook pledged to bring more new products and business in the country.

Google faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit

The case seeks £3.4bn in compensation for publishers from the search giant.

Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou faces uphill battle in reversing flat revenue, plummeting profits

Huawei’s incoming rotating chairwoman Meng Wanzhou faces an uphill battle in finding new growth after the sanctions-hit company reported flat revenue growth and plummeting profits in 2022.

Chinese EV maker Xpeng launches advanced semi-autonomous driving system in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai

Xpeng’s G9 Max and P7i Max models equipped with proprietary navigation software can recognise traffic lights, change lanes and even overtake cars.

US-China chip war: Japan plans to restrict some equipment exports

The measures, which are planned to take effect in July, follow similar moves by the US and the Netherlands.

JD.com shares surge after Chinese e-commerce operator’s plan to spin off and list property, industrial units in Hong Kong

JD.com’s shares jumped as much as 8.1 per cent in Hong Kong following a 7.8 per cent gain in New York overnight. Analyst says the move will enhance efficiency and help the subsidiaries realise their potential.

South Korea cuts chip production most since global financial crisis as demand cools

South Korean chip makers reduced their production by the most since 2008 in February, a sign of declining semiconductor demand that may be deeper and longer-lasting than feared.

Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company cuts 85% of workforce

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports.

Friend or foe: Can computer coders trust ChatGPT?

The artificial intelligence ChatGPT can write computer code, but its help comes with many potential problems.

ASML CEO’s China visit unlikely to give immediate relief to country’s embattled chip sector as geopolitical tensions swirl

Analysts say ASML CEO’s China visit is unlikely to change current situation on restrictions of advanced exports of chip technology to the country, with politics dominating.

At Summit for Democracy, US targets tech tools used by repressive governments

Biden administration hosts a session focused on combating the misuse of commercial spyware and shaping emerging tech that features lawmakers, CEOs and others.

US-China tech war: geopolitical tension haunts tech start-ups seeking to be the next TikTok

Geopolitical tension between the world’s two largest economies is going to become more pronounced, according to investors and analysts

Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training

Elon Musk among those calling for training in powerful artificial intelligence to be suspended.

Alibaba CEO sees group evolving as ‘asset and capital operator’ after the US$257 billion tech empire is split into 6 independent entities

Daniel Zhang, Alibaba’s chairman and chief executive, said the group will initially retain control over the boards of the six new companies created under its restructuring plan.

NHS Highland reprimand for HIV patient email data breach

An error by NHS Highland led to all recipients of an email being able to see personal addresses.

US streaming giant Hulu cuts 200 jobs in Beijing research centre as tech job losses widen

US streaming giant Hulu is downsizing its research and development centre in Beijing, cutting around 200 employees, according to people familiar with the matter.

China’s new energy storage capacity is expected to surpass 50GW by 2025

By the end of 2022, China had a total new energy storage capacity of 8.7GW, a more than 110 per cent increase year on year.

Google: India tribunal upholds $160m fine on company

India's competition watchdog had fined the tech giant earlier for "unfair" business practices.

The metaverse is still the next big thing, Meta insists

Nick Clegg, head of global affairs for Meta Platforms, took to the metaverse on Wednesday to insist that the future of computing will take place on that still not-quite-yet-defined virtual world.

Republican Senator Rand Paul blocks bid to ban Chinese-owned TikTok

Republican Senator Rand Paul blocked a bid to fast track a ban of Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, citing concerns about free speech and uneven treatment of social media companies.

Southeast Asian start-ups need to be careful when expanding, and not rush to copy WeChat’s success in China, investors say

Tech companies should ‘earn the right’ to expand into new business categories after creating a solid core business, entrepreneurs and investors say at Post conference.

China’s No 2 short video platform operator Kuaishou narrows its losses in 2022 amid stiff competition from ByteDance-owned Douyin

Kuaishou’s latest financial results were primarily lifted by better-than expected revenue from its online marketing services, live streaming and e-commerce operations.

Expect multiple IPOs after Alibaba splits into six units in major overhaul of e-commerce giant, CEO Daniel Zhang says

In a video circulated by Chinese media, Daniel Zhang says he hopes there will be ‘multiple listed companies emerging from the Alibaba system’.

Mainland EV makers like BYD have potential to establish foothold in Southeast Asian markets, panel at Post’s China Conference hears

China’s home-grown EV brands have the potential to establish a foothold in Southeast Asia’s automobile markets, but must establish their brands in the minds of the consumer, a panel at the Post’s China Conference: Southeast Asia heard on Thursday.

Chinese EV market in consolidation stage, BYD chief says, with some players being knocked out, others grabbing bigger slice of the pie

‘Some players will be eliminated, while some will grab a bigger market share,’ says Wang Chuanfu, founder, chairman and president of Chinese carmaker BYD.

China’s top chip maker SMIC posts record revenue, profits for 2022 despite US sanctions

Chinese chip foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp posted record revenue and profits for 2022, thanks to strong demand for 28-nanometre legacy chips.

Apple starts to roll out ‘pay later’ service after delay

Apple began rolling out its first ‘buy now, pay later’-style service after a lengthy delay, entering a field currently dominated by Affirm Holdings, Klarna Bank and others.

Alibaba: China tech giant shares jump after breakup plan announced

The Chinese technology giant will embark on the biggest restructuring in its history.

Microsoft unveils OpenAI-based chat tools for fighting cyberattacks

Microsoft, extending a frenzy of artificial intelligence software releases, is introducing new chat tools that can help cybersecurity teams ward off hacks and clean up after an attack.

UK rules out new AI regulator

In a white paper due out today, the UK government says current regulators should also include AI

The edge humans have over AI? Use your imagination

Recent advances in artificial intelligence have sparked fears that the machines may one day take over. What distinguishes human beings from AI is consciousness of the kind that leads to independent and creative thinking.

AI could replace equivalent of 300 million jobs - report

ChatGPT-style AI will have a large impact but new jobs could emerge, a Goldman Sachs report says.

Tencent brings paid subscription to WeChat Channels in race against short video giants ByteDance, Kuaishou

The Chinese social media giant is seeking to boost the amount of quality content on WeChat, banking on the rapid growth of Channels to compete against ByteDance and Kuaishou.

Huawei’s succession plan in view as Meng takes up rotating chairwoman role from April at sanctions-hit tech giant

Meng’s tenure as rotating chairwoman comes at a critical time as the Shenzhen-based Huawei battles increased US pressure.

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX to apply for virtual asset licence in Hong Kong as city overhauls regulations

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is applying for a virtual assets trading licence in Hong Kong, in the latest sign of the city’s growing attractiveness as a global virtual asset hub amid a crackdown on the sector in the US.

Alibaba to overhaul China’s biggest tech conglomerate into 6 units to reignite their entrepreneurial mojo as ‘start-ups’

The objectives of the overhaul are to streamline the management of more than 200,000 employees and shorten the decision making process to help reignite its entrepreneurial spirit, according to the plan.

Chinese EV maker Nio aims to woo more buyers with 1,000 new battery-swap stations as it prepares for launch of budget cars

Nio plans to build 1,000 additional stations this year that allow drivers to change – rather than charge – their car battery as the company aims to bolster sales in a slumbering market.

Nvidia shows new research on using AI to improve chip designs

Nvidia, the leading designer of chips used in creating artificial intelligence (AI), on Monday showed new research that explains how AI can be used to improve semiconductor design.

Elon Musk: Twitter boss announces blue tick shake-up

Only paying users will have their content recommended and be allowed to vote in polls from 15 April.

US to adopt new restrictions on using commercial spyware

The US will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used to surveil human rights activists, journalists and dissidents around the world, under an executive order issued Monday by President Joe Biden.

China’s Big Tech slashed jobs by the thousands in 2022 amid regulatory scrutiny, Covid-19 controls and tough competition

Baidu and Tencent both cut over 4,000 roles, while Alibaba and Meituan cut some 20,000 and 10,000 jobs, respectively, financial statements show.

The tech helping driverless cars see round corners

A trial in London used existing street cameras to help an autonomous car navigate city streets.

Why Beijing’s new fact-finding campaign to drive better policy is a chance to end the destructive path of punishing bad news

Constantly sweeping problems under the carpet is not a sustainable position, policy needs to be based on facts, with good and bad news communicated clearly.

Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC

Clearview AI has been used by the police nearly a million times in the US, it tells the BBC.

Binance accused of breaking US financial laws

US regulators seek a ban on the crypto platform as they ramp up their regulation of the industry.

Joe Biden invokes Defence Production Act for printed circuit board production

The US will spend US$50 million on domestic and Canadian production of the boards, which are used for missiles, radar and other applications.

NFT: Plans for Royal Mint produced token dropped

Plans for a government-backed digital token, ordered to be created by Rishi Sunak, have been axed.

Top crypto exchange Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao sued by US regulator

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has accused the company of offering transactions on behalf of US persons in violation of US laws.

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with new Premier Li Qiang on trip to reaffirm commitment to China market

Cook’s trip to China, his first since the pandemic began, has been seen as a display of Apple’s commitment to world’s biggest smartphone market amid supply chain shifts.

ChatGPT has sparked a new round of soul-searching among China’s tech heavyweights over how far the country lags in AI

The capabilities of Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI bot and the updated GPT4 have shocked China’s tech professionals into action.

Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival

The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank.

Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices.

Baidu cancels launch event for cloud services integrated with Ernie Bot

The Beijing-based internet search giant called off the press event at the last minute, turning it into a closed-door meeting for corporate clients.

Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma returns to China to discuss impact of artificial intelligence on education

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to China after nearly a year of overseas travel, and visited a school he founded in the city of Hangzhou to discuss AI.

Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it.

How NFTs can protect creators and fortify their legal rights

As emerging technologies like blockchain-based NFTs expand into the digital asset space, artists need to understand when and how to use these tools to protect and boost their works.

US House speaker says lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about Chinese-owned short video app TikTok.

Shenzhen lays out plans to become a global live-streaming e-commerce hub by 2025

Authorities are counting on e-commerce to stimulate flagging retail sales, ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic and an economic slowdown.

ChatGPT vs Ernie Bot: Baidu’s AI product has an issue with politics but is adept at grabbing up-to-date information

In the battle of the AI bots, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is better on Chinese politics but Baidu’s Ernie Bot is better on current events.

TikTok is targeted in the US for being Chinese, not for what it has or has not done

TikTok was never going to be treated equally to American platforms. The US propensity to regard anything China-related with suspicion will make life much harder for Chinese living in the US.

China to introduce early 6G mobile applications by 2025, putting the country on track to rolling out commercial services by 2030

China Unicom, the country’s third-largest wireless network operator, expects to complete technical research and launch early ‘application scenarios’ for 6G mobile technology by 2025.

Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder and creator of Moore's Law, dies aged 94

Mr Moore famously predicted that computer processing power would double every two years.

Microsoft threatens to restrict access to Bing’s internet-search data to rival companies providing AI-powered online search tools

Microsoft has told at least two licensee firms that using its Bing search index to feed their artificial intelligence chat tools violates the terms of their contract, according to people familiar with the dispute.

Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access

One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages.

Do Kwon: Fugitive 'cryptocrash' boss arrested in Montenegro

Terraform Labs' Do Kwon has also been charged with fraud by US prosecutors.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's Congress showdown: Five takeaways

Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising.

Crewless container ships appear on the horizon

Autonomous container ships are undergoing trials with crewless voyages planned in the next two years.

'Psychological warfare': US politicians grill TikTok boss

The TikTok CEO faced US lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices.

Could the US government actually block people from accessing TikTok altogether?

The US government is threatening to ban TikTok - how would that work?

ChatGPT bug leaked users' conversation histories

Social media users had shared images of chat histories with AI conversations they said were not theirs.

Shou Zi Chew: Who is the TikTok CEO?

The 40-year-old is facing questioning from US lawmakers amid growing suspicion of the Chinese app.

Sidemen manager: 'I cut out alcohol to succeed'

Jordan Schwarzenberger talks about his attitude to alcohol in the workplace for our CEO Secrets series.

Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades

The former Microsoft boss says AI is the second revolutionary technology he's seen in his lifetime.

Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts.

Bard: Google's rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s

The tech giant is rolling out its new AI chatbot, called Bard, to users in the US and UK first.

Zhao Weiguo: Chinese regulator accuses chip tycoon of corruption

Zhao Weiguo formerly headed Tsinghua Unigroup, which was one of China's leading chipmakers.

‘I left teaching to train as a heat pump engineer’

Heat pumps could radically cut household CO2 emissions, but there's a shortage of qualified installers.

The revolution underway in India's diamond industry

India's long history with diamonds enters a new chapter as lab-grown versions of the gem take off.

Could waste plastic become a useful fuel source?

A process that turns waste plastic and CO2 into fuel has been developed at Cambridge University.

Is there a better way to insulate our draughty homes?

Aerogel is described as the most effective insulating material known to science, so why isn't it used more?

How slimmed-down websites can cut their carbon emissions

Businesses are discovering tweaks that can dramatically reduce the environmental impact of their websites.

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app is banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns.

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