Taxi and food discounts offer to boost youth jabs

The government's latest vaccine drive comes as 67% of 18 to 29-year-olds in England have had a first jab. from BBC News - Business htt...

The perfect storm striking World of Warcraft

All of a sudden, WoW players are in revolt, and its competitors are having a boom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WvFhuP via ...

Covid: One in five firms plan job cuts as furlough tapers - survey

From Sunday, government payments reduce to 60% towards salaries, with employers paying 20%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xhcg2...

Heatwave risk from plans to convert shops to homes

Turning more commercial property into homes raises fears of sub-standard conditions, says a report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

‘Lenders won’t touch us - my home’s worth nothing'

Campaigners say government attempts to unlock parts of the property market paralysed by the cladding crisis have stalled. from BBC News - ...

Can Fake Accounts Save the Internet?

Reconsidering pseudonymity and what it means to “be yourself” online. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3x9Vm68 via IFTTT

Home car charger owners urged to install updates

Security vulnerabilities in two domestic electric car chargers were discovered by researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...

Elon Musk: 'I don't want to be CEO of anything'

Elon Musk reiterated on Friday that he doesn't want to be Space X or Tesla boss. What's going on? from BBC News - Business https:/...

Owners of home car chargers urged to install updates

Security vulnerabilities in two domestic electric car chargers have been discovered by researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Elon Musk: 'I don't want to be CEO of anything'

Elon Musk reiterated on Friday that he doesn't want to be Space X or Tesla boss. What's going on? from BBC News - Technology https...

Social media platforms are failing to monitor anti-Semitism, two reports say.

Social media companies like Facebook and YouTube pledged to remove anti-Semitic content. New reports show they are falling short of that pro...

Employee shortages: Where have all the workers gone?

From hospitality to road haulage, firms say they can't get staff. So are employees now calling the shots? from BBC News - Business htt...

'Covid vaccine scammers nearly got me'

Sioban Moore escaped disaster by a whisker after receiving a fake email inviting her for a jab. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l...

Bezos' Company Loses Challenge to NASA SpaceX Lunar Lander Contract

The Government Accountability Office said a $2.9 billion award to SpaceX to build the next lunar lander for astronauts would stand. from N...

Monzo bank in money laundering rules investigation

Monzo warned investors that the investigation could have a negative impact on the digital bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V...

Facebook, Google expect jabs for office return

The tech companies will require vaccination for returning in-office employees as Covid-19 cases rise in US from BBC News - Technology http...

Eurozone out of recession after economy grows 2%

Data suggests all economies in the 19-country bloc expanded in the last three months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3icWPEH

Nooses, Anger and No Answers: Inside the Uproar Over a Future Amazon Site

The discovery of multiple nooses has set off heated debates about the responsibility of companies and the ability of workers to speak their ...

These Clubhouse Hosts Are Keeping the Party Alive

Sriram Krishnan and Aarthi Ramamurthy of “The Good Time Show” have booked Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Kanye West. from NYT > Technol...

British Airways owner IAG to ramp up flights

IAG, which also owns Iberia, says it plans to run at 75% of its 2019 passenger capacity by the end of the year. from BBC News - Business h...

Untethered bi-pedal robot runs 5km and other tech news

Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VoRaCw via IFTTT ...

A US company has turned a former coal plant into a gas-fired Bitcoin mine

Environmentalists have criticised the gas-fired mine but the company says it offsets its emissions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Amazon predicts slower sales growth as Covid boost eases

The tech giant says third quarter sales growth will be slower as customers return to physical shops. from BBC News - Technology https://if...

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...

Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant denies plans to go private

Didi shares surged by almost 50% in pre-market trade after a report that it planned to go private. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant denies plans to go private

Its shares surged by almost 50% in pre-market trade after a report that it planned to go private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...

Dairy giant Arla says driver crisis hitting milk supply

Supermarket supplier Arla Foods says a lorry driver shortage has forced it to cut deliveries by up to 25%. from BBC News - Business https:...

"I was asked how often I use the toilet"

Disabled jobseekers have to overcome too many barriers, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rEBZB6

Empty shop numbers rise as Covid continues to bite

The number of vacant shops continues to rise after a year of lockdowns, the BRC says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fb115X

The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale? from BBC News - Technology https://if...

Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Release

The star said making the film available on Disney+ at the same time it opened in theaters “dramatically” lowered box office revenue, which c...

Amazon predicts slower sales growth as Covid boost eases

The tech giant says third quarter sales growth will be slower as customers return to physical shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2...

Amazon’s quarterly profit jumps to $7.8 billion.

Even as businesses have reopened, many people continue to do their shopping online, and much of that business continues to go Amazon’s way. ...

Robinhood has a muted stock market debut

Shares in the online trading platform fell in its first day of trading in a lacklustre debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V12...

Shareholder dissent grows over Morrison's takeover bid

More shareholders are coming out against a proposed £6.3bn deal for the supermarket chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WzoCqp...

Activision, Facing Internal Turmoil, Grapples With #MeToo Reckoning

More than 1,500 employees for the video game giant, which is facing an explosive state lawsuit, have called for executives to take sexual ha...

Bumble to give staff unlimited paid leave

The dating app's policy is subject to manager approval and comes after the firm shut down for a week. from BBC News - Business https:/...

Big Tech Has Outgrown This Planet

The gap keeps widening between the super rich tech superstars and the merely super. There’s one possible explanation. from NYT > Techno...

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Charged With Securities Fraud

Federal prosecutors charged Mr. Milton with misleading investors about the technology for battery- and hydrogen-powered vehicles Nikola had ...

US economic growth 'disappoints' as Covid surges

The world's largest economy grew by 6.5% in the second quarter but fell short of forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37...

Older Kindles may lose internet connection, Amazon warns

Amazon tells customers older Kindles might lost their ability to connect online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iXPgkl via IF...

NHS Covid-19 app pings rise by over 70,000 to new record

The number of coronavirus alerts hits a new record, with nearly 690,000 sent in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Why Turkey’s Regulators Became Such a Problem for Google

The antitrust backlash against Big Tech is playing out in places not known as regulatory hotbeds. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/...

Facebook warns growth set to slow 'significantly'

The technology giant said on Wednesday that the third and fourth quarters would see advertising sales drop. from BBC News - Technology htt...

Strippers Find Community on TikTok

Strippers share the hazards and joys of their work on social media. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3BVk3qm via IFTTT

Drug firm fined for huge price rise that hit NHS

Advanz pushed up the price of thyroid tablet packs more than 10-fold, says the competition watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Australia house prices soar at 'unsustainable' rate

Six state capitals have seen record prices for the third quarter in a row, the survey said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l4b80...

Google app charges targeted by mass legal claim

A new legal action seeks compensation for all UK Android users who buy apps on Google Play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BPl...

Uber slides over reports SoftBank selling 45 million shares

Japan's SoftBank is selling the shares to cover losses in other investments, according to one report. from BBC News - Business https:/...

Uber slides over reports SoftBank selling 45 million shares

Japan's SoftBank is selling the shares to cover losses in other investments, according to one report. from BBC News - Technology https...

Robinhood Prices Its I.P.O. at $38 a Share

The stock trading app is set to start trading as a public company on Thursday. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3f9tPvz via IFTTT ...

Fresh warning over rip-off locator forms on Google

'Devious' sites which charge money for a free passenger locator form top search engine results. from BBC News - Technology https:/...

Covid: Furlough scheme set to wind down further

Employers will have to contribute more to the job support scheme before it is phased out in September. from BBC News - Business https://if...

'We lost our life savings in a cryptocurrency scam'

A pensioner caught up in an investment saga lost it all, prompting warnings to others. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BQib2m

Car production hit by 'pingdemic' and global chip shortage

The UK industry says the demand is there but it is "desperately trying to get back to full capacity". from BBC News - Business h...

Google workers will need Covid jabs to return to office

The search engine says it will roll the policy out globally across its offices in the coming months. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Facebook warns growth set to slow 'significantly'

The technology giant said on Wednesday that the third and fourth quarters would see advertising sales drop. from BBC News - Business https...

Activision Blizzard staff walk out over harassment claims

Employees of the company behind Call of Duty are angry over allegations of sexism and harassment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...

International cruises to restart from UK

Quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals from US and EU to UK ports also waived. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3C1oRLc

US economic recovery 'making progress', says Fed

Widespread vaccinations have helped boost the economy and employment, the US central bank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j...

Intel chief warns of two-year chip shortage

Pat Gelsinger talks chip crisis, China and how the firm intends to fight back in the marketplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...

Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker

The artist, who uses the online alias Shamook, has been recruited by Industrial Light and Magic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...

Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes

Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i66nB4

Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes

Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i66nB4 v...

Team BRIT’s Aaron Morgan: How hand controls help me race

The Team BRIT driver on how adapted cars help him compete in races against non-disabled drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...

Housing market cools as stamp duty break withdrawn

UK house prices still rose by 10.5% compared with a year ago, Nationwide building society says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3z...

Sheffield Forgemasters: Ministry of Defence to acquire steel firm

Sheffield Forgemasters will see up to £400m of investment in the next decade, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Cannabis part of the future says tobacco giant

British American Tobacco says its future lies in getting people to switch to nicotine alternatives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Honda workers in Swindon to face 'reality check' after it closes

Swindon car plant prepares to stop production on July 30 after 35 years of production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lbNpea

Tech giants' profits soar as pandemic boom continues

Apple, Google parent company Alphabet and Microsoft report soaring quarterly profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zKHZea v...

Food distributors complain of lack of detail over Covid tests

Smaller food delivery services say they have been left in the dark over the new Covid daily testing plans. from BBC News - Business https:...

Barbie maker Mattel warns of higher prices as costs rise

Toy giant Mattel made the comments as it announced better than expected quarterly sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zK4JLo

Electric car charging prices 'must be fair' say MPs

Consumers should not have to pay excessive prices to use public car charging, MPs say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xdlRYm ...

Electric car charging prices 'must be fair' say MPs

Consumers should not have to pay excessive prices to use public car charging, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xdlRYm

Fully-jabbed from EU and US could avoid quarantine

Senior cabinet ministers are due to discuss the move for arrivals to England in a meeting on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://i...

Can better tech make video meetings less excruciating?

Technology firms are scrambling to add new features but will video calls improve. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iPcWqU

Google’s profits soar as revenue rises 62 percent.

Alphabet initially was seen as vulnerable to the pandemic, but has come out of it stronger. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3BPOSN...

Microsoft had its most profitable quarter.

Profits rose 47 percent to $16.5 billion, surpassing expectations. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3BKsqFj via IFTTT

Apple’s profits nearly doubled in the latest quarter.

The pandemic has been a windfall for Apple and its peers, as people buy even more gadgets to work, study and socialize. from NYT > Tech...

Tech giants' profits soar as pandemic boom continues

Apple, Google parent company Alphabet and Microsoft report soaring quarterly profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zKHZea

Instagram makes under-16s' accounts private by default

Only approved followers can see posts and "like" or comment on accounts that retain the private setting. from BBC News - Technol...

Instagram Introduces Changes to Protect Teenagers on Its Platform

Advertisers, which used people’s interests and activity to target their ads, will now only be able to use age, gender and location to show a...

Morrisons' shareholder will not back takeover bid

Silchester International says it is not inclined to support a £6.3bn deal for the supermarket chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Twitter accused of inaction on anti-Semitic tweets

Campaign Against Antisemitism says many reported hateful tweets are not being removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UM3qgt ...

An Obsession With Secrets

Tech companies throw around nondisclosure agreements like confetti, but they can hurt the rest of us. from NYT > Technology https://ift...

Groceries in 10 Minutes: Delivery Start-Ups Crowd City Streets Across Globe

Venture capital’s newest darling is the online rapid grocery delivery industry. Getir, a six-year-old Turkish company, is trying to outpace ...

BuzzFeed Is Going Public. Now What for Vox Media, Group Nine and Vice?

The digital media companies that once seemed to have a lock on the future are making plans to get bigger and pay back their investors. fro...

Vaccine access deepens divide between rich and poor nations

Economic prospects have diverged further due to differing access to Covid vaccines, the IMF says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...

Tesco offers £1,000 joining bonus for HGV drivers

The supermarket chain is deploying the recruitment tactic amid a shortage in lorry drivers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j96US...

Bid for better bailiffs as pandemic debts rise

A plan is agreed to reduce aggressive debt collection, although charities still want statutory regulation. from BBC News - Business https:...

Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims

About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims

About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Covid: Insurance threat for pinged holidaymakers

Some travel insurance policies will not cover cancellation costs for travellers told to self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Stain remover demand rises as distancing shrinks

Vanish-maker Reckitt Benckiser says the end of social distancing has led to a focus on appearance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

50 Years Ago, NASA Put a Car on the Moon

The lunar rovers of Apollo 15, 16 and 17 parked American automotive culture on the lunar surface, and expanded the scientific range of the m...

China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis

The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Bezos' $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon

The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Tesla profit surge driven by record car deliveries

The electric carmaker's revenues nearly doubled in the three months to 30 June compared with last year. from BBC News - Technology htt...

Bezos' $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon

The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Can better tech make video meetings less excruciating?

Technology firms are scrambling to add new features but will video calls improve. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iPcWqU via I...

House prices at new high as buyers seek more space

Strong demand for houses will last into 2022 as buyers react to the pandemic, says property website Zoopla. from BBC News - Business https...

Why remote working leaves us vulnerable to cyber-attacks

Experts warn working from home has led to complacency over security protocols from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i43Qax

Tesla profit surge driven by record car deliveries

The electric carmaker's revenues nearly doubled in the three months to 30 June compared with last year. from BBC News - Business https...

Covid: More pinged workers eligible for daily tests instead of isolation

Waste workers, prison staff and defence workers will be able to avoid isolation, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Tu celular te espía, ¿seguirás permitiéndolo?

La dimisión de un jerarca católico muestra las consecuencias en el mundo real de las prácticas de las industrias estadounidenses en materia ...

UK defence firm bid monitored by government

The government says it will monitor the proposed sale of Ultra Electronics to US equity-owned Cobham. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

The Messy Truth About Kids’ Screen Time

Absolute rules about children and technology don’t help, says a child development expert. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3iSmO34 ...

Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors feels chip shortage strain

Tata Motors sees losses narrow, but warns that a lack of semiconductors could halve car production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Over-60s with only virtual contact 'more lonely'

UK-US research finds old people who used only telephone and online communication were more lonely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Amazon Bitcoin job ad boosts cryptocurrency surge

News Amazon is hiring a digital-currency expert has helped boost the value of Bitcoin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2URs5QD

As Cyberattacks Surge, Security Start-Ups Reap the Rewards

Investors have poured $12.2 billion into cybersecurity companies so far this year, nearly $2 billion more than the total for all of 2020. ...

Tesco Bank to close all its current accounts

The bank says most of the current accounts have limited activity and are not being used. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/373GcVA

Amazon Bitcoin job ad boosts cryptocurrency surge

News Amazon is hiring a digital-currency expert has helped boost the value of Bitcoin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2URs5QD ...

Vineyards set to go high tech with smart systems

Changing climate conditions and water shortages see some Australian wine growers turn to technology. from BBC News - Technology https://if...

Ministers consider blocking China's role in UK nuclear power

The move, amid rising tensions with Beijing, could impact the development of a plant in Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...

Marlboro maker Philip Morris could stop selling cigarettes in UK

Tobacco giant Philip Morris says the brand could disappear from shops in 10 years' time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UG3x...

QR Codes Are Here to Stay. So Is the Tracking They Allow.

Fueled by a desire for touchless transactions, QR codes popped up everywhere in the pandemic. Businesses don’t want to give them up. from ...

Heathrow warns of further fall in passenger numbers

The airport says it could see even fewer travellers in 2021 due to testing requirements and restrictions. from BBC News - Business https:/...

Shares in Chinese online tutoring firms slump after shake-up

It is one of the biggest ever overhauls of China's $120bn private tutoring industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ByOgvk

Shares in Chinese online tutoring firms slump after shake-up

It is one of the biggest ever overhauls of China's $120bn private tutoring industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ByOgvk...

Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights

China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights

China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules. from BBC News - Technology https://i...

Why remote working leaves us vulnerable to cyber-attacks

Experts warn working from home has led to complacency over security protocols from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i43Qax via IFTTT...

Covid: 'I earned less, but spent the same'

A new Couch to Financial Fitness programme aims to help people organise their finances post-pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Facebook’s Next Target: The Religious Experience

The company is intensifying formal partnerships with faith groups across the United States and shaping the future of religious experience. ...

FTX, Cryptocurrency Leader, Moves to Curb High Risk Trades

The move would reduce the size of the bets that investors can make by lowering the amount of leverage it offers to 20 times from 101 times. ...

Disinformation for Hire, a Shadow Industry, Is Quietly Booming

Back-alley firms meddle in elections and promote falsehoods on behalf of clients who can claim deniability, escalating our era of unreality....

Government pingdemic response chaotic, say food supply firms

Supply firms are having to fight to keep food on supermarket shelves, an industry body warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V8l...

The experiences replacing closed High Street stores

Go-karts, bowling alleys and eateries have taken the place of closed retailers on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

The Most Influential Spreader of Coronavirus Misinformation Online

Researchers and regulators say Joseph Mercola, an osteopathic physician, creates and profits from misleading claims about Covid-19. “I have ...

Biden’s Antitrust Team Signals a Big Swing at Corporate Titans

The president has stacked his administration with crusaders who have spent their careers challenging corporate consolidation. from NYT ...

Man Gets 5 Years in ‘Swatting’ Death of Tennessee Grandfather

Mark Herring had a fatal heart attack after the police swarmed his house following a fake emergency call. He had been targeted because of hi...

Covid-19: More testing sites for key workers to avoid isolation in England

Police, transport, freight and fire workers will be able to join the daily contact testing scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Face palm: When the emoji you want doesn't exist

There are about 3,000 emojis to choose from but what happens when the one you want isn't there? from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

The F.T.C. asks for an extension to refile its Facebook antitrust suit.

The F.T.C. said in its request that it had reached an agreement with Facebook over the proposed extension. from NYT > Technology https:...

Covid: The holiday makers having to self-isolate abroad

Some holidaymakers who tested positive for Covid while abroad are having to stay and self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Amazon will investigate gender bias claims in its cloud division.

from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2V5bgRV via IFTTT

We Need a New Term for Video Games

We’re seeing a ton of new games, and many of them blur the lines between video games and other types of activities. from NYT > Technolo...

Covid: New testing plan will not work, says CBI

The industry body criticises government plans that allow some key staff to bypass the NHS Covid app. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Ransomware key to unlock customer data from REvil attack

The gang behind the attack had previously asked for $70m to access the stolen files. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hXFb7r vi...

Printer ink pricier than champagne finds Which?

According to a Which survey a pint of printer ink could cost up to £1,300. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hZhThN via IFTTT

Zuckerberg wants Facebook to become online 'metaverse'

CEO wants users to work, game and communicate in a virtual world, often using VR headsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iCqi...

Rail services face cuts as staff self-isolate

Operators say they may have to run fewer trains as more employees are hit by the "pingdemic". from BBC News - Business https://i...

Silicon Valley’s Best Pandemic Ever

As the world reeled, tech titans supplied the tools that made life and work possible. Now the companies are awash in money — and questions a...

Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid

Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge. from BBC News - Busines...

Rural vacuum for getting hold of cash

People living in rural areas have less chance of withdrawing or depositing cash nearby, research finds. from BBC News - Business https://i...

AI breakthrough could spark medical revolution

A program has been used to predict the structures of nearly every protein in the human body. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iy...

Twitter and Snap add users as restrictions ease

The social media companies passed analysts' expectations with their latest financial update. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...

Euro 2020 boosts food and drink retail sales

Sales rose by 0.5% as millions stocked up on food and drink to watch the Euro 2020 football tournament. from BBC News - Business https://i...

India food delivery giant Zomato sees stellar stock market debut

Shares in the Ant Group-backed company traded more than 80% higher than their initial public offering price. from BBC News - Business http...

India food delivery giant Zomato sees stellar stock market debut

Shares in the Ant Group-backed company traded more than 80% higher than their initial public offering price. from BBC News - Technology ht...

Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties

The ride-hailing giant's shares are now down by more than 25% since their New York market debut last month. from BBC News - Business h...

Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties

The ride-hailing giant's shares are now down by more than 25% since their New York market debut last month. from BBC News - Technology...

Road planners 'can ignore climate change'

Government guidelines mean road planners can effectively ignore climate change, campaigners say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...

What does a future-proofed home look like?

The technology exists to make homes more resilient to extreme weather, but it can be expensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...

How global conferences are using tech to stay in business

Moving events online kept the industry going during the pandemic and now they're here to stay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Kaseya, the tech firm hit by ransomware, gets the key to unlock its customers’ data.

Kaseya said the key was “effective at unlocking victims.” How the company obtained the key was a mystery. from NYT > Technology https:/...

Twitter and Snap add users as restrictions ease

The social media companies passed analysts' expectations with their latest financial update. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...

UK food workers to be exempt from Covid isolation

Key parts of the food industry will move to daily Covid testing, the government says, after isolating workers led to supply shortages. fro...

HBO and HBO Max Subscribers Seen Reaching 73 Million in 2021

HBO and its streaming service, HBO Max, have attracted 67.5 million customers, and the company expects to reach 73 million by year end. fr...

Activision Blizzard Is Sued by California Over Workplace Culture

The lawsuit says women at the gaming company were paid less and discriminated against, and it described a culture of sexual harassment. fr...

Post Office scandal: Postmasters to get up to £100,000

Subpostmasters wrongly convicted of offences during the Horizon scandal will receive up to £100,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Twitter trials upvote and downvote buttons

Some iOS users will see thumb and arrow buttons as the company experiments with voting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eM9aNL ...

Heatwave: The worst jobs to have as temperatures soar

Not all jobs are equal when it comes to working in extreme heat, but which are the worst? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UvYyfg ...

More than 600,000 people told to self-isolate by NHS Covid-19 app

618,903 people in England and Wales received self-isolation alerts in the week up to 14 July from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wV...

Pegasus spyware seller: Blame our customers not us for hacking

NSO Group tells BBC News: "The finger-pointing should be at the customer." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rzvpfe vi...

Hackers reportedly demand $50m from Saudi Aramco over data leak

The world's most valuable oil producer confirmed to the BBC that company files had been leaked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Zoomtown-on-Sea? The lure of a new life on the coast

Remote working meant the Lancaster family could live anywhere - they found their sea view in Scarborough. from BBC News - Technology https...

Hackers reportedly demand $50m from Saudi Aramco over data leak

The world's most valuable oil producer confirmed to the BBC that company files had been leaked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Covid: Shops try to keep shelves stocked as more staff isolate

The government must "act fast" to avoid disruption to food supply, the British Retail Consortium says. from BBC News - Business ...

Call for online abusers to be reported to bosses

A group is calling for companies to set up ways for people to report workers behaving abusively online. from BBC News - Technology https:/...

Stinky Bay? Local names added to map to aid coastal rescue

Local names for coastal places are added to OS maps to help rescuers locate those in need. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y0tN...

Bitcoin climbs as Elon Musk says Tesla 'likely' to accept it again

The firm had said in May it would no longer accept the cryptocurrency over environmental concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Bitcoin climbs as Elon Musk says Tesla 'likely' to accept it again

The firm had said in May it would no longer accept the cryptocurrency over environmental concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Charity, dating and pet spending booms, says Nationwide

People have been spending more on non-essentials as Covid restrictions ease, Nationwide says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W2x...

CEO Secrets: 'Four-day weeks are good for business'

CEO Joe Munns says giving his workers a three-day weekend makes them happier and more productive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...

Nord Stream 2: US and Germany reach deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline

The US says the agreement prevents Russia from using the pipeline as a political weapon over Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Opioid crisis: US drug giants reach $26bn settlement

Four drug-makers and distributors have agreed to pay the sum to settle thousands of government lawsuits. from BBC News - Business https://...

The Amazonification of Space Begins in Earnest

With the suborbital flights made by Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson this month, the privatization of the space industry has crossed the point...

Lyft will team up with Ford and a self-driving car start-up to offer rides in Miami.

The companies plan to begin offering the service this year, expanding later to Austin, Texas. A human will still be behind the wheel. from...

A 22-year-old was arrested in hacks of Twitter, TikTok and Snapchat.

The suspect, Joseph O’Connor, was found in Spain and faces U.S. charges of hacking, extortion and cyberstalking. from NYT > Technology ...

Clearview AI raises $30 million from investors despite legal troubles.

The facial-recognition start-up closed a Series B financing round. It faces multiple lawsuits challenging its business model. from NYT ...

NHS workers in England offered 3% pay rise

Nurses and other NHS workers will get the award "in recognition of the unique impact of pandemic" on staff. from BBC News - Busi...

BP: Lorry driver shortages closing some sites temporarily

The oil firm says the "vast majority" of shortages were being "resolved within a day". from BBC News - Business https:...

Robinhood’s Guinea Pig for Upending Public Offerings: Itself

The stock trading app is opening its initial public offering and investor presentations to everyday investors. The risks are significant. ...

Zoom offers app store with team-building games

A range of both productivity and fun apps will be available for users within the Zoom platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...

'Catastrophic' backlog at driving licence body, warns union

MPs are told bad decisions by DVLA managers resulted in a "catastrophic" processing backlog of 1.4 million cases. from BBC News ...

UK property sales at new record as boom peaks

Sales surged during June but analysts say the property boom has peaked as stamp duty holidays are withdrawn. from BBC News - Business http...

China: Taobao, Weibo fined for illegal child content

Major online platforms like Weibo, Taobao and QQ have been fined and ordered to "clean up". from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Next shoppers splurge on summer clothes as weather heats up

The retailer upgrades profits forecast and repays some business rates relief after seeing a summer sales surge. from BBC News - Business h...

Gold attracts young investors trading online, says The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint records a rise in profits aided by a fivefold increase in gold investment by young adults. from BBC News - Business https:/...

Want to Buy a PlayStation 5? Befriend a Bot.

In a pandemic-induced era of scarcity, a bit of automation can go a long way to obtaining the unobtainable. from NYT > Technology https...

China: Taobao, Weibo fined for illegal child content

Major online platforms like Weibo, Taobao and QQ have been fined and ordered to "clean up". from BBC News - Technology https://i...

Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers

The firm said on Tuesday that the "time is right to learn more about how our members value games". from BBC News - Technology ht...

UK government borrowing falls in June

Despite a fall, borrowing was still the second-highest on record for June as Covid spending continues. from BBC News - Business https://if...

M&S warns of higher prices and less choice in Northern Ireland

Chairman Archie Norman is urging the government to act to prevent "pointless" customs checks. from BBC News - Business https://i...

JP Morgan: US banking giant gives boss 'special award'

The award to Jamie Dimon is to persuade him to lead the company for a "significant number of years". from BBC News - Business ht...

Pegasus scandal: Are we all becoming unknowing spies?

We may be stepping into a world in which we are all spies - and at the same time are all spied on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Cyber-flashing: 'I get explicit messages every day'

Influencer Elle Edwards lets us inside her DMs to show the extent of sexual abuse faced by women online. from BBC News - Technology https:...

China Breached Dozens of Pipeline Companies in Past Decade, U.S. Says

The disclosure about the breadth of state-sponsored cyberattacks was part of a warning to pipeline owners to increase the security of their ...

Is there a solution to the hospitality staff crisis?

Aside from Covid and Brexit, are there other reasons for the shortage of hospitality workers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eGm...

Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers

The firm said on Tuesday that the "time is right to learn more about how our members value games". from BBC News - Business http...

EU plans to make Bitcoin transfers more traceable

Companies handling crypto-assets would have to collect customer details. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kHcsFQ

The little tech firm gunning for an airspeed record

Electroflight has built the E-NXT which it hopes will break the electric airspeed record. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Bnw5bM ...

How Disney is Chipping Away at Netflix's Dominance

New data shows Netflix, long the king of streaming, is losing attention as subscribers shift to competitors like Disney+ and Amazon Prime Vi...

Covid: Officers told not to check green and amber arrivals, union says

Passenger locator forms and mandatory tests will not be routinely reviewed in England, a union claims. from BBC News - Business https://if...

Women's state pension: Compensation closer for Waspi campaigners

The government was too slow to tell women they would be directly affected by the rising state pension age. from BBC News - Business https:...

Council algorithms mass profile millions, campaigners say

Most of the software is "secret, unevidenced, invasive and likely discriminatory", Big Brother Watch says. from BBC News - Techn...

Spyware: The software that watches you

BBC’s cyber reporter, Joe Tidy, agreed to be spied on to understand the spyware experience further. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

HMV backs High Street with plans for 10 new stores

The music chain's owner says people love shopping and want to touch goods before buying. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BoMa...

Jeff Bezos to blast into space aboard New Shepard rocket ship

Billionaire Jeff Bezos will launch into space in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rs...

Microsoft: Chinese authorities slam 'groundless' hacking claims

A group of Western countries had accused China of carrying out a major cyber-attack on the tech giant. from BBC News - Technology https://...

Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene over 'misleading' Covid posts

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has been a vocal critic of vaccines and the use of masks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Bitcoin mining machines steamrolled by Malaysia police

Officers had seized more than 1,000 Bitcoin mining units allegedly powered by stolen electricity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...

Prospect of Morrisons bidding war recedes

US investment firm Apollo, which was considering making an offer, has now changed its mind. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W1qrf...

Can A.I. Grade Your Next Test?

Neural networks could give online education a boost by providing automated feedback to students. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/3...

How an Unproven Alzheimer’s Drug Got Approved

Though some of its own senior officials said there was little evidence of benefit for patients, the F.D.A. nonetheless greenlighted Biogen’s...

Twitter Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene for Posting Coronavirus Misinformation

The Republican lawmaker from Georgia cannot tweet for 12 hours, after the White House criticized social media sites for amplifying vaccine l...

David Cameron lacked judgement over Greensill, MPs' report says

David Cameron showed a lack of judgement when he informally lobbied on behalf of Greensill Capital, MPs say. from BBC News - Business http...

Covid: Isolation rules loosened for critical workers

People performing "critical" tasks including air traffic controllers will still be able to work under new rules. from BBC News -...

Northern's self-service ticket machines hit by ransomware cyber attack

Northern rail's new self-service machines were installed at 420 stations two months ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wUR9...

Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages

With construction sand in short supply crushed plastic is being used as an alternative. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rvELZv

Covid: Will easing change England's new tech habits?

The pandemic brought about big changes in the way people use tech - the question is will they last? from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

White House Dispute Exposes Facebook Blind Spot on Misinformation

The company doesn’t know some specifics about how falsehoods about Covid-19 and vaccines for the virus spread on its social network. from ...

China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers

The UK, US and EU have accused China of carrying out an attack on Microsoft Exchange email servers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Writing fake online reviews could be made illegal

The government is proposing law changes to stop people being exploited by businesses online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Bl...

Plans to crack down on online rip-offs unveiled

The government promises law changes to stop people being exploited by businesses online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Blrxmf

How China Transformed Into a Prime Cyber Threat to the U.S.

Over the past decade, China reorganized its hacking operations, turning into a sophisticated and mature adversary. from NYT > Technolog...

Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories

The ice-cream maker said it was “inconsistent with our values” to continue selling products in the region. from BBC News - Business https:...

Royal Navy tests drones above and below waves

A broad exercise saw the navy test scouts, resupply, and underwater reconnaissance drones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kvk4...

Two jabs needed to enter nightclubs from September

People will need to be fully vaccinated to enter venues where large crowds gather from September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...

Zoom bets billions on hybrid working in Five9 deal

The firm announces a $14.7bn (£10.7bn) deal to buy Five9, a cloud-based call centre operator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w...

Pegasus: Who are the alleged victims of spyware targeting?

Jamal Khashoggi's wife and the editor of the Financial Times are among those said to be targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://i...

Global shares slide amid Covid economic recovery fears

Stock markets in the UK, the US and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may impede a recovery. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Zoom bets billions on hybrid working in Five9 deal

The firm announces a $14.7bn (£10.7bn) deal to buy Five9, a cloud-based call centre operator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wKi...

China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers

The UK and the EU have accused China in connection with a major cyber-attack on Microsoft servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Post Office Horizon scandal: More subpostmasters cleared

The Court of Appeal clears 12 more former subpostmasters who were wrongly convicted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kv7n3h

Custom glasses: Will 3D-printing change our eyewear?

Eyewear can be more tailored to an individual’s face producing a better fit and reduce overstocking. from BBC News - Technology https://if...

US to Accuse China of Microsoft Hacking

The Biden administration is also expected to organize a broad group of allies to condemn Beijing for cyberattacks around the world, but stop...

Thousands of orders cancelled after Ocado robot fire

The online grocer says the blaze was caused by a collision between robots at one of its warehouses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Job-Hunters, Have You Posted Your Résumé on TikTok?

Feeling limited by LinkedIn, some Gen Z-ers are now applying for jobs using TikTok résumés. Employers are paying attention. from NYT > ...

Greene King closes 33 pubs amid 'pingdemic'

The company warns staff shortages could get worst as more people are forced to self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kuse...

Carlos Ghosn: Father and son sentenced for helping ex-Nissan boss escape

Michael and Peter Taylor were convicted of helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

What China Expects From Businesses: Total Surrender

Unlike regulators in Europe and the U.S., Beijing is using the guise of antitrust to bring powerful tech companies into line with its priori...

The Failure of China’s Microchip Giant Tests Beijing’s Tech Ambitions

Tsinghua Unigroup, a would-be microchip champion, is facing bankruptcy, a setback in China’s quest for semiconductor self-reliance. from N...

How to cool your home in a warming world

Low-energy designs and technologies can keep homes comfortable, come rain or shine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kxrGgO via...

Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists'

Israeli tech firm NSO denies media reports that its software has been sold to authoritarian regimes. from BBC News - Technology https://if...

Covid: Face mask rules relax but what do workers think?

It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in England, but some employees are nervous. from BBC News - Business https://i...

Thousands of orders cancelled after Ocado robot fire

The online grocer says the blaze was caused by a collision between robots at one of its warehouses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages

With construction sand in short supply crushed plastic is being used as an alternative. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rvELZv ...

‘Historical Distortions’ Test South Korea’s Commitment to Free Speech

Conspiracy theories about the country’s turbulent past have spread online. Now the government is pushing criminal penalties to crack down on...

Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Smartphone Directions May Put Novice Hikers in Danger, Experts Say

From New Hampshire to Scotland, services like Google Maps can direct ill-prepared hikers onto trails that would challenge even the most expe...

Facebook To Biden: 'We Aren't The Reason Vaccination Goal Was Missed'

The social network hit back at the president’s criticism of social media for spreading vaccine misinformation. from NYT > Technology ht...

Covid: 'Pingdemic' threatens shop openings say supermarkets

M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iriQ...

'It felt like now's my moment for a new career'

Covid lockdowns have led to a boom in the number of people retraining and starting up new businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Facebook Tells Biden: ‘Facebook Is Not the Reason’ Vaccination Goal Was Missed

The social network hit back at the president’s criticism of social media for spreading vaccine misinformation. from NYT > Technology ht...

Why was my tweet about football labelled abusive?

A BBC journalist sets out to discover how Twitter moderates posts after he was banned from the platform. from BBC News - Technology https:...

Covid: Travel firms angry over France quarantine rule

The continued need for travellers to quarantine on arrival in England and Wales undermines confidence, tourism groups say. from BBC News -...

Why the Scouts are launching a money badge after Covid

Why Scouts are lending a hand on tackling financial literacy in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BbS6dz ...

Maureen Dowd Interviews Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

The Uber CEO dreams of “pushing a button and getting a piano delivered to your home in an hour and a half.” Uh … let’s start with dinner? ...

‘They’re Killing People’: Biden Denounces Social Media for Virus Disinformation

The president’s blunt statement capped weeks of frustration in the White House over the spread of vaccine disinformation on Facebook and oth...

Craft beer industry accused of being 'sexist boys' club'

Independent beer makers have promised reform following allegations of discrimination and harassment. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Covid: Fully jabbed UK arrivals from France must still quarantine

A planned relaxation of rules on Monday will not apply due to cases of the Beta variant, the government says. from BBC News - Business htt...

It’s Hard to Search for a Therapist of Color. These Websites Want to Change That.

A number of new organizations aim to digitally connect patients with mental health providers who value and understand different cultures. ...

Hong Kong: US to issue warning on business risks

The US is set to issue an advisory for businesses after China imposed a national security law there last year. from BBC News - Business ht...

AI narration of chef Anthony Bourdain's voice sparks row

A recreation of the late celebrity cook's voice is used in a film about his life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3krAmF5 v...

Robot helps people get dressed and other tech news

Romana Kreider looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xXocaU via IFTTT...

What Ever Happened to IBM’s Watson?

IBM’s artificial intelligence was supposed to transform industries and generate riches for the company. Neither has panned out. Now, IBM has...

Warnings grow about staff forced to self-isolate

Alarm mounts over fears of a "surge" in workers and medical staff forced to quarantine after being "pinged". from BBC ...

Valve reveals handheld Steam Deck PC games console

Gaming giant Valve has produced a handheld console that can play popular PC games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Bl3B2G via ...

Petrol prices at eight-year high, says AA

Prices hit the highest since October 2013 amid forecasts of a very busy summer on UK roads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ifLFx...

Five ways for firms to reach customers with disabilities

Five ways to rethink how businesses can reach customers with disabilities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eHK9DF

Drugs giant GSK plans to create up to 5,000 jobs in new UK hub

GSK aims to expand its Stevenage facility to create one of the largest life sciences sites in Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

What Ever Happened to IBM’s Watson?

IBM’s artificial intelligence was supposed to transform industries and generate riches for the company. Neither has panned out. Now, IBM has...

‘Welcome to the Mesh, Brother’: Guerrilla Wi-Fi Comes to New York

NYC Mesh, a band of a few dozen tech volunteers, takes on Verizon and the big “incumbent providers,” with the promise of inexpensive communi...

Entire whisky distillery ships out to China

More than 35 tonnes of production equipment is leaving Scotland for the port of Tianjin under a £3m deal. from BBC News - Business https:/...

Finding 'Grace': Murder, DNA and ancestry

How a novel use of DNA and ancestry websites is helping police uncover clues in cold case murders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

How your personal data is being scraped from social media

As hackers scoop up data from social media sites, should firms be taking better care of your data? from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Covid staff shortage could shut meat production lines

The industry has warned of shortages as one in 10 staff are told to isolate by the NHS Covid app from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...

Covid: Al fresco dining to become a High Street fixture in England

Pavement licences are to be extended and takeaway pints will continue for another year to help the sector. from BBC News - Business https:...

Small shops face £1.7bn debt mountain, says report

The warning is in the latest report on the future of High Streets by former retail chief Bill Grimsey. from BBC News - Business https://if...

Goldman Sachs to require staff to wear masks from Monday

The banking giant hopes 70% of UK staff will return to its London office in the coming weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3z65...

Should we trust big tech with our health data?

Our medical records are in demand by tech firms who want to use the data to help tackle illnesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

17 New York Arts Organizations Are Among Those Receiving $30 Million

The Queens Museum, Harlem Stage and 44 other groups were chosen to receive aid from Bloomberg Philanthropies for digital innovation. from ...

England’s Bukayo Saka Urges Facebook and Twitter to Crack Down on Abuse

After facing a torrent of racist abuse online, Bukayo Saka said he didn’t want anyone to deal with such “hateful and hurtful messages.” fr...

Covid: Foreign Office still advises against travel to countries set to turn green

Both will be added to the UK's green list on Monday, but the foreign office still advises against travel. from BBC News - Business htt...

Revolut becomes most valuable UK start-up after £24bn valuation

Revolut's latest valuation has made its Russia-born boss Nik Storonsky a multibillionaire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VL...

WhatsApp to let users message without their phones

For the first time, billions of people will be able to use the service even if their phone has no battery. from BBC News - Technology http...

Tech Workers Swore Off the Bay Area. Now They’re Coming Back.

Critics said the pandemic would make the industry flee San Francisco and its southern neighbor, Silicon Valley. But tech can’t seem to quit ...

Clippy returns - as an emoji

Microsoft changes its paperclip emoji to look like its early virtual assistant, the object of much affection and frustration. from BBC New...

Instagram admits moderation mistake over racist comments

The social-media platform said its technology had been erroneously identifying the comments as benign. from BBC News - Technology https://...

MPs call for complete reset of music streaming to ensure fair pay for artists

The music industry is weighted against artists, who see "pitiful returns" from streaming, MPs say. from BBC News - Technology ht...

Nissan sees 10% of workforce told to self-isolate

Up to 700 workers are sent home from its Sunderland plant after being alerted by the NHS app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3krj...

Biggest rent rises in commuter and coastal towns

City centre rents show signs of increasing again as the easing of Covid restrictions sees demand rise. from BBC News - Business https://if...

CEO Secrets: 'Don't sell your technology too early'

The CEO of an eco-friendly textiles firm advises holding out for the biggest customer you can find from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Cambridge data shows Bitcoin mining on the move

New analysis shows crypto-mining moving away from China, while Kazakhstan boomed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CcTJj via I...

Plans submitted for electric battery 'gigafactory' in Coventry

The plant at Coventry Airport could create 6,000 new jobs, those behind the plans say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3B3V18i ...

Should we trust big tech with our health data?

Our medical records are in demand by tech firms who want to use the data to help tackle illnesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

UK job vacancies climb past pre-pandemic levels

New figures show the number of vacancies is 77,500 higher compared to the beginning of last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...

MPs call for complete reset of music streaming to ensure fair pay for artists

The music industry is weighted against artists, who see "pitiful returns" from streaming, MPs say. from BBC News - Business http...

China's post-pandemic economic rebound loses steam

The world's second largest economy grew by 7.9% in the second quarter compared to a year earlier. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Korindo: Korean palm oil giant stripped of sustainability status

A BBC investigation found Korindo been buying up and burning swathes of Asia's largest rainforests. from BBC News - Business https://i...

Mastercard: India stops payment service provider from issuing cards

India's central bank says Mastercard violated an order directing payments data to be stored locally. from BBC News - Business https://...

Mortgages refused for self-employed who took Covid grants

Mortgage brokers say self employed and furloughed workers are being turned down by some high street lenders. from BBC News - Business http...

Insurers plan green replacements for car and property write-offs

Written off or stolen petrol cars could be replaced with electric vehicles, as part of a wide-ranging eco-plan. from BBC News - Business h...

Why the US is launching a $300 monthly child benefit

The payments will go to about 39 million households, according to the US Treasury Department and the IRS. from BBC News - Business https:/...

Tapping into the Brain to Help a Paralyzed Man Speak

In a once unimagined accomplishment, electrodes implanted in the man’s brain transmit signals to a computer that displays his words. from ...

EE aims for 5G coverage everywhere in UK by 2028

Portable cells, drones and satellites will deliver on-demand 5G connections to the most remote locations. from BBC News - Technology https...

Here's a Look Inside Facebook's Data Wars

Executives at the social network have clashed over CrowdTangle, a Facebook-owned data tool that revealed users’ high engagement levels with ...

How These Vocal Anti Covid Vaccine Chiropractors Have Split the Profession

The conflict among chiropractors has become more consequential as the Delta variant of the coronavirus spreads and the rate of new vaccinati...

Facebook adds 'expert' feature to groups

Admins in Facebook groups will have the power to designate "experts" from its members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...

Why You Should Care About Your Right to Repair Gadgets

New legislation could simplify tech maintenance and make buying a new smartphone or computer the last resort. from NYT > Technology htt...

John Lewis and Waitrose plan to cut 1,000 jobs

John Lewis and Waitrose want to make the cuts as part of a shake-up of store management. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i7ygHY

NHS Covid app: Should it stay or should it go?

There is a clash over the future of the NHS tracing app, as many delete it - or ignore its alerts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Waterstones to encourage shoppers to wear masks in stores

Bookseller is one of the first major chains to state policy for shops, but its stance attracts a mixed response. from BBC News - Business ...

North West England leads housing boom with prices up 15%

Official figures show property prices also rising rapidly in Scotland, Wales and the North East of England. from BBC News - Business https...

Duran Duran’s Invisible: 'Thrilled' with AI collaboration

Musician Nick Rhodes explains why artificial intelligence was key in making their new music video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Inside Facebook’s Data Wars

Executives at the social network have clashed over CrowdTangle, a Facebook-owned data tool that revealed users’ high engagement levels with ...

Price rises speed up again as economy unlocks

The inflation rate hit 2.5% in June, exceeding the Bank of England's target for a second month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

US warns businesses over China's Xinjiang province

The announcement comes as the West hardens its stance over alleged human rights abuses in the region. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Zomato: India food delivery unicorn opens $1.2bn IPO

Zomato is the first Indian digital start-up to go public - expectations are high but analysts are wary. from BBC News - Business https://i...

REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kbCaCd ...

How your driving might reveal early signs of Alzheimer's

Research shows how small changes in the way you drive could expose preclinical signs of disease. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...

Covid: Planned redundancies at lowest level since 2015

Figures suggest employers are keeping workers despite the winding down of the furlough scheme from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B3Q...

Carry on flying, says government green plan

The policy has been ridiculed by environmentalists who say the government is putting too much faith in innovation. from BBC News - Busines...

Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wDVTx5 ...

Covid: Masks to remain compulsory on London transport

Sadiq Khan says commuters will be required to wear face coverings on TfL services after 19 July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2...

REvil, Hacking Group Behind Major Ransomware Attack, Disappears

REvil, blamed for some of the most audacious attacks on the United States, suddenly cannot be found — even their negotiations with victims s...

A Tiny Computer on a Snail Helps Solve an Extinction Mystery

An unlikely collaboration has solved a longstanding snail survival mystery in the Society Islands in French Polynesia. from NYT > Techn...

McDonald's owners offer childcare to lure staff

The burger giant's restaurants have been struggling to hire after making staff redundant last year. from BBC News - Business https://i...

Confusion for nightclubs over Covid pass policy

The government is being disingenuous by saying its guidance is voluntary, says an industry spokesman. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Google fined €500m by French competition authority

The search giant must propose ways to compensate news businesses for the use of their content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...

Exeter University research: 'Gamers learn about nature'

Players of a big-budget action-adventure game have a better knowledge of nature, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...

France Fines Google $593 Million in Fight Over News Content

French officials said Google ignored a 2020 order from regulators to negotiate a licensing deal with publishers to use short blurbs from art...

How MetaHuman Creator helped me create ‘Dana’

Realistic digital humans can be produced rapidly with the new software, Epic Games says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBnYkk...

G.O.P. Lawmakers Question Amazon’s Connections on Pentagon Contract

Newly released emails show particular praise of Amazon among top Defense Department officials during the Trump administration as technology ...

Online Security Questions Are Not Very Effective. I Still Love Them.

A celebration of the sudden, strange personal inquiries that guard our entrance into some of the internet’s most impersonal zones. from NY...

Iranian hackers posed as British-based academic

A group in Iran pretended to be a British-based academic and compromised a London university website. from BBC News - Technology https://i...

Tesla: Elon Musk ‘rather hates’ being company boss

Speaking in court on Monday, the entrepreneur said he prefers spending time on design and engineering. from BBC News - Technology https://...

Climate change: Technology boosts efforts to curb tree loss in Amazon

Smartphones and satellite data help indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon to limit deforestation. from BBC News - Technology https://if...

China Called Finance Apps the Best Thing Since the Compass. No Longer.

Beijing’s tech crackdown could imperil the innovation that brought modern finance to underserved people — but also led to concerns about rec...

UK banks emerging from pandemic in good health, says report

The latest Bank of England report into financial risks says consumers and firms will still need support. from BBC News - Business https://...

Flipkart: India online retail giant raises $3.6bn in latest funding round

This brings the Walmart-backed firm's value to almost $38bn ahead of its expected market debut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Flipkart: India online retail giant raises $3.6bn in latest funding round

This brings the Walmart-backed firm's value to almost $38bn ahead of its expected market debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Super Mario 64 Video Game Sells for $1.56 Million

The sale, to an anonymous bidder, set a record just two days after a copy of The Legend of Zelda sold for $870,000, according to Heritage Au...

How your driving might reveal early signs of Alzheimer's

Research shows how small changes in the way you drive could expose preclinical signs of disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...

Bus and train firms must decide whether to mandate masks

Masks will no longer be legally required in taxis, on buses or trains when coronavirus restrictions are eased in England next week. from B...

Springtime bounceback lifts High Streets to record growth

High Street sales from April to June grew at the fastest pace on record, industry figures indicate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Voice cloning of growing interest to actors and cybercriminals

Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e4yaja

W.H.O. Experts Seek Limits on Human Gene-Editing Experiments

The panel also called on countries to ensure that beneficial forms of genetic alteration be shared equitably. from NYT > Technology htt...

Trump Lawsuits Against Facebook, YouTube and Twitter Face First Amendment Hurdles

A unanimous 1974 Supreme Court decision said newspapers could not be forced to publish replies from politicians they had criticized. from ...

Biden Weighs a Response to Ransomware Attacks

The president summoned his top cybersecurity advisers to consider immediate action to disrupt Russian incursions. from NYT > Technology...

Tesla: Elon Musk ‘rather hates’ being company boss

Speaking in court on Monday, the entrepreneur said he prefers spending time on design and engineering. from BBC News - Business https://if...

Truck driver visa options under discussion

The government mulls how to deal with a lack of drivers amid warnings of food supply problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AU...

EU puts its digital tax plan on ice

The EU says suspending the plan will help achieve a global tax deal, but Ireland is still unhappy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Nightclubs and large events advised to ask for vaccine passports

Those attending clubs and other large events should be asked for proof they have had their jabs, says health secretary. from BBC News - Bu...

Virgin Galactic may sell $500m of shares after space success

The company filed to sell up to $500m (£360m) in stock the day after its founder reached the edge of space. from BBC News - Business https...

EU puts its digital tax plan on ice

The EU says suspending the plan will help achieve a global tax deal, but Ireland is still unhappy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Heathrow's long queues blamed on self-isolating staff

Terminal 5 sees long queues at security because staff were told to self-isolate by the NHS app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...

Heathrow's long queues blamed on self-isolating staff

Terminal 5 sees long queues at security because staff were told to self-isolate by the NHS app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h...

Euro 2020: Why abuse remains rife on social media

Racist abuse aimed at football players following Sunday's tournament finale has been widely condemned. from BBC News - Technology http...

Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e8IYw...

Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e8I...

How Do I Stop Robocalls

An F.C.C. rule that went into effect last month is meant to help put a stop to those relentless calls about your extended warranty, and othe...

Hello, Content Creators. Silicon Valley’s Investors Want to Meet You.

The online influencer culture is starting to draw serious interest from big venture capital firms. But the real money could be in digital to...

Racist abuse of England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho & Bukayo Saka condemned by Boris Johnson and FA

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the FA condemn racist abuse aimed at England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka. from ...

Daily Mail: Rothermere family considers bid to take news group private

The family, which owns 28% of the group, is looking to buy the rest of the news organisation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ASR...

Facebook Wants to Court Creators. It Could Be a Tough Sell.

The social network is aiming to be a destination for creators and their viral memes. But TikTok and YouTube got there first. from NYT >...

Taiwan tech giants Foxconn and TSMC to buy 10m Covid jabs

The government has come under intense pressure to speed up its vaccine programme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xBW8tw

Taiwan tech giants Foxconn and TSMC to buy 10m Covid jabs

The government has come under intense pressure to speed up its vaccine programme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xBW8tw via I...

Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space

The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...

G20 finance ministers back deal to tax companies

The plan aims to make companies pay their "fair share" by setting a minimum global tax rate. from BBC News - Business https://if...

Almost half of staff care less about their careers since Covid

More of us worry about work-related burnout since the start of the pandemic, a study by Aviva shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Google boss Sundar Pichai on tax and his personal tech habits

Google boss Sundar Pichai defends company record on tax – and explains his personal tech habits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...

Voice cloning of growing interest to actors and cybercriminals

Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e4yaja ...

Branson Beats Jeff Bezos to Space, Aiming to Open Space Tourism

The successful trip was the first in a series to the edge of space and beyond by billionaire entrepreneurs that seek to make human spaceflig...

More Power Lines or Rooftop Solar Panels: The Fight Over Energy’s Future

The president and energy companies want new transmission lines to carry electricity from large solar and wind farms. Some environmentalists ...

CBI employers group calls for early end to self-isolation rules

The CBI says it would ease staff shortages and help make the economic reopening "confident" rather than "anxious". fro...

A Covid Test as Easy as Breathing

Scientists have been dreaming of disease-detecting breathalyzers for years. Has the time for the technology finally come? from NYT > Te...

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Space Plane Flight: How to Watch

The V.S.S. Unity will lift off from New Mexico on Sunday morning as billionaire entrepreneurs race to make spaceflight unexceptional. from...

How did my phone number end up for sale on a US database?

A journey of discovery into the somewhat opaque, if lucrative, world of contact selling from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UCmH3t ...

Electric cars: Man named after service station plans motorway ‘revolution’

A man named after Toddington services on the M1 promises to install hundreds of new charge points for electric vehicles. from BBC News - B...

China Plans Security Checks for Tech Companies Listing Overseas

The proposed rules would close a gap that let the ride-hailing company Didi go public on Wall Street before assuring Beijing that its data w...

Are We in the Metaverse Yet?

Crypto people say they’re building it. Gamers might already be living in it. The art world is cashing in on it. Web veterans are trying to s...

Classic Football Shirts warns customers of scam

The firm, which has 450,000 Instagram followers, says customers' data was accessed in recent weeks. from BBC News - Business https://i...

'My music is always there when I need it'

Music fans explain why they wouldn't part with their vinyl and CDs, despite the rise of streaming. from BBC News - Business https://if...

From living in a tent to financial independence

Schemes helping homeless people lacking IDs to get bank accounts are transforming hundreds of lives. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Why strawberry experts are hoping to serve up an Ace

How a new variety of championship berry may help farmers survive Brexit and the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TMh56H ...

NHS Covid app settings changing to send fewer alerts

Alterations to take place amid fears that millions would be asked to isolate as people mixed more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

In another blow to Didi, China halts downloads of 25 more of its apps.

The latest announcement was nearly identical to one the same agency issued on Sunday, ordering Didi’s main, consumer-facing app off mobile s...

Biden to sign new order cracking down on Big Tech

The executive order will include measures on boosting competition across several sectors, including travel. from BBC News - Business https...

Microsoft pays staff $1,500 for work in pandemic

The tech firm says the payment is a symbol of appreciation for what has been a challenging year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...

Are lots of people deleting the NHS Covid app?

Are people using the government's Covid app or are they deleting it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hqxDKq via IFTTT

Does Big Tech Make Good Neighbors?

We want our online orders, and we want them now. But we don’t seem ready for Big Tech moving in, too. from NYT > Technology https://ift...

Holiday firms launch legal action over travel lists

Group including Ryanair and BA wants more government transparency over Covid travel rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wyTiEq...

Pollution-eating car shown off at Goodwood Festival

The car looks radically different but critics are not convinced it can really help the environment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Calls grow for extra bank holiday if England win

Firms are also being asked to be flexible by allowing workers to start later where possible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AEWy...

Biden to Urge More Scrutiny of Tech Mergers and Data Privacy

The order is the president’s latest acknowledgment of concerns that the tech giants have obtained outsize market power. from NYT > Tech...

Mothers lose fight against two-child benefit limit

They had argued the policy breached their human rights, but the Supreme Court dismissed their case. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

NHS Covid-19 app sensitivity to be reviewed

There has been a huge increase in the number of people being "pinged" by the app in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technolog...

Legal challenge over ministers' private email use

Current official guidance on the use of email and messaging leaves an "accountability gap", campaigners say. from BBC News - Tec...

Hospitality gives UK economy a boost in May

Economic output grows 0.8% in May helped by pubs and restaurants serving customers indoors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3htHlL...

Toyota halts donations to Republican election objectors

The Japanese car maker donated $56,000 to Republicans who tried to block certification of Biden's win. from BBC News - Business https:...

Quadriplegic driver makes Goodwood Festival racing debut

Former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt was paralysed from the shoulders down in a racing accident in 2000. from BBC News - Technology https://i...

Tired of working from home? Put the office on wheels

How digital nomads get state-of-the-art connectivity while working on the road from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hOwM51 via IFTT...

Bookings surge after Covid quarantine rules relaxed

Airlines say bookings increase after the government removed quarantine rules on amber-list countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Sainsbury's stops selling CDs and DVDs

The supermarket giant says its customers increasingly go online for their entertainment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VinqqB

How de-cluttering grew Facebook Marketplace to 1bn users

As Covid shut charity shops thrifty second-hand traders shifted online to bag a bargain, in droves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Fyre Festival ticket-holders proposed payout slashed

Ticket-holders of the now infamous 2017 festival disaster are set to receive about $281 (£204) each. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Instacart hires a top Facebook executive as its new chief.

Fidji Simo, the new chief, worked on Facebook’s advertising business and helped develop parts of the company’s mobile advertising. from NY...

Purdue signs deal on opioid settlement with 15 states

Fifteen US states dropped their opposition to a bankruptcy plan for the OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma. from BBC News - Business https://if...

Lloyds fined for nine million misleading insurance letters

The bank claimed in the letters that insurance renewal quotes being offered were a "competitive price". from BBC News - Business...

German carmakers fined over emissions 'cartel'

VW and BMW fined €875m by the European Commission colluded to restrict emissions cleaning technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Apple founder Steve Wozniak backs right-to-repair movement

"We wouldn't have had an Apple had I not grown up in a very open technology world," Mr Wozniak said. from BBC News - Busines...

Apple founder Steve Wozniak backs right-to-repair movement

"We wouldn't have had an Apple had I not grown up in a very open technology world," Mr Wozniak said. from BBC News - Technol...

Google faces new anti-trust lawsuit over app store

The tech giant faces legal action from 37 US states over its app store practices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yBYGYY via I...

Job not done on holiday rules, say travel chiefs

The industry cautiously welcomes the relaxation for amber-list countries, but says there is more to do. from BBC News - Business https://i...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak under pressure over state pension rise

Rishi Sunak says a decision on the future of the triple lock promise will be "based on fairness". from BBC News - Business https...

UK to see economic bounce from Euros, says Rishi Sunak

Consumer confidence is returning after lockdown and "football just adds to it", the chancellor says. from BBC News - Business ht...

The Parking Garage of the Future

Entrepreneurs envision a “mobility hub” that can save you a spot, help with dinner reservations and offer a place to plug in an E.V. Yes, ap...

Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg’s Partnership Did Not Survive Trump

The company they built is wildly successful. But her Washington wisdom didn’t hold up, and neither did their close working relationship. f...

Cairn Energy gets right to seize Indian assets in tax row

The oil and gas firm gets backing from French court in tax row with Indian government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ACs96N

China divided as WeChat deletes LGBT accounts from platform

Dozens of LGBT social media accounts run by university students,were deleted without explanation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...

Gates Foundation agrees break-up back-up plan

The deal would give Melinda Gates the option to resign and receive "personal resources" for further charity work. from BBC News ...

Newport Wafer Fab: Chip plant's purchase by Chinese company reviewed

Boris Johnson's national security adviser is examining the purchase of Newport Wafer Fab. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d...

How de-cluttering grew Facebook Marketplace to 1bn users

As Covid shut charity shops thrifty second-hand traders shifted online to bag a bargain, in droves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi sued in US as shares slide

The lawsuits come after a crackdown by Beijing triggered a slump in its share price of more than 20%. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi sued in US as shares slide

The lawsuits come after a crackdown by Beijing triggered a slump in its share price of more than 20%. from BBC News - Technology https://i...

Newport Wafer Fab: Chip plant's purchase by Chinese company reviewed

Boris Johnson's national security adviser is examining the purchase of Newport Wafer Fab. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dVE...

House prices set to continue rising as supply shrinks

A lack of available properties will continue to help push house prices up, according to surveyors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Demand for staff grows at record rate, survey finds

Demand for staff in June grew at its fastest rate since 1997, a survey of recruitment firms suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

CEO Secrets: CitizenLab founder shares her business advice

Aline Muylaert, co-founder of e-democracy platform CitizenLab, shares her business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hmnLB7...

Dozens of States Are Suing Google Over App Store Fees

Software developers have accused the company of harsh policies and taking a large cut of financial transactions in their apps. from NYT ...

Ever Given: Ship that blocked Suez Canal sets sail after deal signed

The megaship Ever Given is finally leaving the Suez Canal after a deal is struck with Egypt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jQAR...

China's 'midnight patrol' cracks down on young gamers

Chinese gaming giant Tencent will scan gamers' faces to prevent children playing at night. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...

Lorry drivers able to work longer hours to address shortage

Grant Shapps says the move will ease a driver shortage, but the industry calls it a sticking plaster. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Right to repair movement gains power in US and Europe

Lawmakers and advocates want to give consumers more choice when it comes to fixing devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jMk...

Microsoft fixes critical PrintNightmare bug

A patch has been issued for a serious flaw in Windows, exploited by hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xrAYOI via IFTTT ...

Taking Microsoft’s Windows 11 for a Test Drive

A mobile-inspired overhaul makes Microsoft’s newest operating system feel equally modern and unoriginal. from NYT > Technology https://...

Warnings of staff shortages due to self-isolation

Business groups say the delay in easing self-isolation rules will hit firms that rely on young workers. from BBC News - Business https://i...

Brewdog defies watchdog to reuse banned ad again

The firm's ad was banned by watchdog for making general health claims not allowed for alcoholic drinks. from BBC News - Business https...

Start-Ups Aim Beyond Earth

Advancements in space technology and new means of financing are driving a flurry of investor interest. from NYT > Technology https://if...

House prices dip as stamp duty holiday ends

The start of phasing out of the stamp duty holiday led to house prices dipping 0.5% in June from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wgSQd...

Wetherspoons warns price of meals to rise if VAT goes up

The pub chain says it will put up the price of meals in its pubs if a VAT cut for hospitality is not extended. from BBC News - Business ht...

Pentagon cancels $10bn 'Jedi' contract

The US defence department is scrapping a cloud computing contract, which sparked a row between Amazon and Microsoft. from BBC News - Techn...

Global chip shortage: Samsung forecasts 53% jump in quarterly profit

Demand for electronic components has surged as people are shifting more of their lives online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hj...

Russia hacking claims pose challenge for Biden

After a string of Russian-linked hacks, how will US President Joe Biden respond? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qSJBzi via IF...

Global chip shortage: Samsung forecasts 53% jump in quarterly profit

Demand for electronic components has surged as people are shifting more of their lives online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...

Covid: Heathrow to trial fast-tracking vaccinated arrivals

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have teamed up with the UK's biggest airport for the pilot scheme. from BBC News - Business https:...

Government showed 'unusual' interest in Greensill

Greensill's loans to GFG Alliance companies prompted the British Business Bank to suspend its lending. from BBC News - Business https:...

Attempted Hack of R.N.C. and Russian Ransomware Attack Test Biden

The breach of a Republican National Committee contractor, also linked to Russia, and the global ransomware attack occurred weeks after a U.S...

Brewdog Instagram ad banned for misleading health claims

The brewery company made general health claims that are not allowed for alcoholic drink promotions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Customers fed up with Covid excuse for bad service

Complaints about poor customer service have risen to their highest level for 12 years, a survey says. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Up to 1,500 businesses could be affected by a cyberattack carried out by a Russian group.

“It totally sucks,” said the chief executive of the software company Kaseya, which was compromised Friday along with some of its customers. ...

Britishvolt gigafactory: 'Game changer' car battery plant approved

The "gigafactory" at the site of a former power station will create 3,000 jobs, it is claimed. from BBC News - Business https://...

Lancing Ikea: Plans for new store halted over 'changing shopping habits'

Ikea drops plans for a store in West Sussex, saying online shopping has grown during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Pentagon cancels $10bn 'Jedi' contract

The US defence department is scrapping a cloud computing contract, which sparked a row between Amazon and Microsoft. from BBC News - Busin...

British Airways data-breach compensation claim settled

Thousands of people are to receive compensation over a 2018 data breach at British Airways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hk4...

State pension: Why the triple lock debate will get more heated

Predictions suggest the state pension could rise by 8% next year owing to the triple lock guarantee. from BBC News - Business https://ift....

Influencers react to Norway photo edit law: 'Welcome honesty' or a 'shortcut'?

The rule on clearly labelling posts is part of an effort to "reduce body pressure" on young people. from BBC News - Technology h...

‘There were no avatars like me so we made a game’

A lack of black characters led graphic designer Yvonne and daughter Alyssa to create a videogame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...

Public finances more vulnerable to shocks after Covid, says watchdog

Government debt has soared as the costs of Covid mount, says the Office for Budgetary Responsibility. from BBC News - Business https://ift...

Shopping getting back to normal, say Sainsbury's and Ocado

The supermarket and online grocer Ocado say there are signs of pre-Covid shopping habits returning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...

Work at Home or the Office? Either Way, There’s a Start-Up for That.

As more Americans return to an office a few days a week, start-ups providing tools for hybrid work are trying to cash in. from NYT > Te...

They Resurrected MGM. Amazon Bought the Studio. Now What?

Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy have reinvigorated a once-storied Hollywood institution. Now it needs to figure out its place in a streaming...

Welsh semiconductor firm bought by Chinese company

Electronic firm Newport Wafer Fab began producing silicon chips in the 1980s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AxhVVd

Welsh semiconductor firm bought by Chinese company

Electronic firm Newport Wafer Fab began producing silicon chips in the 1980s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AxhVVd via IFTTT...

Hong Kong defends privacy law after Big Tech raises concerns

An industry body has warned that tech companies could stop offering services if the new law goes ahead. from BBC News - Business https://i...

Hong Kong defends privacy law after Big Tech raises concerns

An industry body has warned that tech companies could stop offering services if the new law goes ahead. from BBC News - Technology https:/...

How to get a lucrative job in cybersecurity

There's a serious shortage of IT security workers, so recruiters are fishing in a bigger pool. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...

Is the use of jetpacks finally about to take off?

Members of the public can now pay to fly through the air like a superhero. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36cRyG9

What next for the NHS Covid-19 contact tracing app?

Some businesses are complaining that the app for England and Wales is issuing too many alerts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...

Is busking on TikTok the future?

Liv Harland live streams herself on TikTok and says she makes a lot more online than on the street. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...

Bafta-nominated young game designers take on real-world issues

Bafta's nominees for Young Game Designer of the year tackle important issues for a new generation. from BBC News - Technology https://...

How to get a lucrative job in cybersecurity

There's a serious shortage of IT security workers, so recruiters are fishing in a bigger pool. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Vauxhall to build electric vans at Ellesmere Port

The car manufacturer is expected to confirm plans to make electric vans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hGC9TI

What next for the NHS Covid-19 contact tracing app?

Some businesses are complaining that the app for England and Wales is issuing too many alerts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wj...

Juul Is Fighting to Keep Its E-Cigarettes on the U.S. Market

The company faces declining sales and thousands of lawsuits claiming it knowingly sold its trendy vaping products to minors. Soon the F.D.A....