Pye radio and TV sets go on display in Cambridge
Old radios and TVs made by a former electronics giant have gone on display in the city where it was once one of the biggest employers. Pye was founded in … Read More
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A wave of tool theft spurs hi-tech security systems
Some real-world tech does, actually, come close. Tool brand Milwaukee, for instance, launched a system called One-key in 2016. It uses sensors clipped onto, or built inside, tools that link … Read More
Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says
The Treasury and Bank of England will formally start a consultation for the digital currency, on Tuesday. Source link The post Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says appeared first … Read More
Facebook’s parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules
A Kenyan court has said that Facebook’s parent company can be sued by a former content moderator. Source link The post Facebook’s parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, … Read More
‘Google killer’ ChatGPT sparks AI chatbot race
The future of internet search could be transformed by this new tech, writes BBC tech editor Zoe Kleinman. Source link The post ‘Google killer’ ChatGPT sparks AI chatbot race appeared … Read More
Tech lay-offs: Dell to cut workforce
Dell adds to the growing list of technology companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrinks. Source link The post Tech lay-offs: Dell to cut workforce appeared first on … Read More
Digital cameras back in fashion after online revival
Analysts say the huge interest on eBay, Etsy and TikTok is driven by young people wanting old technology. Source link The post Digital cameras back in fashion after online revival … Read More
The app allowing fans to invest in their favourite musicians
He has done this by giving around 8,000 fans the opportunity to invest in four of his singles, sharing with them his streaming revenues. To facilitate this, Walker has used … Read More
Interpol working out how to police the metaverse
The global police agency has built its own virtual reality (VR) space, for users to do training. Source link The post Interpol working out how to police the metaverse appeared … Read More
Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet
Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private. Source link The post Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet … Read More
Bill Gates would rather pay for vaccines than travel to Mars
On the question of whether he is frugal in his personal life, Mr Gates said: “I don’t have a gigantic closet. I don’t wear jewellery. When I’m unwrapping a present, … Read More
Twitter: Number of staff suing goes up daily – lawyer
One former senior manager tells the BBC the treatment of workers by Elon Musk was “unjustifiable”. Source link The post Twitter: Number of staff suing goes up daily – lawyer … Read More
Have we fallen out of love with voice assistants?
Worries over privacy and the cost of living have curbed interest in voice assistants like Alexa. Source link The post Have we fallen out of love with voice assistants? appeared … Read More
Elon Musk’s Tesla lost $140m on Bitcoin in 2022
Tesla invested $ 1.5bn in the cryptocurrency in early 2021, and briefly accepted it as payment. Source link The post Elon Musk’s Tesla lost $ 140m on Bitcoin in 2022 … Read More
Government promises robust crypto regulation
Jason Guthrie, product head at global asset-management company Wisdom Tree, said the sector had a bright future. The “devil would be in the detail”, he told BBC News, but he … Read More
How to add ‘sizzle’ to meat-free products
Firms are creating artificial animal fats that they promise will make meat-free products taste better. Source link The post How to add ‘sizzle’ to meat-free products appeared first on Lexi … Read More
Musk’s Boring Company shows off Las Vegas tunnels
The BBC’s James Clayton visited the tunnel network carrying passengers in Tesla cars. Source link The post Musk’s Boring Company shows off Las Vegas tunnels appeared first on Lexi Times. … Read More
Car-sharing app offers private vehicles for hire
Hiring a car normally means using a rental company, but what happens if they do not have the vehicle you want? Turo is a peer-to-peer car hire service where you … Read More
Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry
A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction. Source link The post Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry appeared first … Read More
Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child sex imagery
A charity says its data highlights how predators took advantage of the worldwide Covid-19 situation. Source link The post Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child sex imagery appeared first … Read More
US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew
The US estimates Hive and its affiliates collected over $ 100m (£81m) from more than 1,500 victims, including hospitals, school districts, financial companies and critical infrastructure, in more than 80 … Read More
Punchbags become smart with activity-tracking cover
From a smart punchbag cover fitted with sensors to a device which tests your reflexes, and wearable technology to help train your breathing, BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tests out some … Read More
Iranian and Russian hackers targeting politicians and journalists, warn UK officials
The NCSC – which is part of UK cyber and intelligence agency GCHQ and gives cyber-security advice – explained the attacks were not targeting the public, but specific individuals and … Read More
Twitter sued over antisemitic posts left online
Two groups in Germany claim the social network has betrayed users’ trust. Source link The post Twitter sued over antisemitic posts left online appeared first on Lexi Times. Technology – … Read More
US accuses Google of ‘driving out’ ad rivals
A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant’s anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. Source link The post US accuses Google of ‘driving out’ ad rivals appeared first on Lexi … Read More
Heat pumps: The ‘geeks’ obsessing over their new heating systems
A well-installed heat pump might get three kilowatt hours (kWh) of heat for each kWh of electricity it consumes. This ratio is called the coefficient of performance, or COP – … Read More
BT customer contracts face probe by regulator
Ofcom says it is looking into whether two BT companies, EE and Plusnet, have breached rules. Source link The post BT customer contracts face probe by regulator appeared first on … Read More
Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle
In the week the US Supreme Court decision overturning legal protections for abortion leaked, some users discovered the word they had to guess was “fetus” (spelled “foetus” in British English), … Read More
Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI
It announces a “multi-year, multibillion dollar investment” with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs. Source link The post Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI appeared first on Lexi … Read More
Spotify cuts jobs in latest tech-sector cull
The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce. Source link The post Spotify cuts jobs in latest tech-sector cull appeared first on Lexi Times. Technology – Lexi … Read More