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Lyft picks new CEO as founders tap out amid fierce competition

The change of guard at Lyft comes after a weak quarterly forecast worsened concerns

New Zealand-Sri Lanka ODI washed out by Christchurch rain

Sri Lanka, world champions in 1996, will receive only five points from the abandoned match

Musk's brain implant company in search of human trials partner

Neuralink has been developing brain implants since 2016

Pinterest to reduce office spaces as part of restructuring

US companies from technology to finance have stepped up cost cuts amid fears of potential recession

Nvidia shows new research on using AI to improve chip designs

Chip design engineers use complex design software to optimize the placement of those transistors

Alphabet seeks dismissal of US antitrust lawsuit over Google's online ads

The government had argued that Google should be forced to sell its ad manager suite

Only verified accounts can vote in Twitter polls from April 15, says Musk

He also says only verified accounts will be eligible to be in Twitter's For You recommendations

Mexico will not prohibit Chinese-owned TikTok app, says president

Mexico will not prohibit Chinese-owned TikTok app, says president

Chinese commerce minister in talks with Apple boss Tim Cook

Chinese commerce minister in talks with Apple boss Tim Cook

Twitter hunts Github user who posted source code

Twitter hunts Github user who posted source code

Scientists materialize dream of X-Ray vision

People wearing X-ray headsets would see things, detect foods

Australia's Latitude Group says 7.9mn driver licence numbers stolen in data theft

The Australian fintech firm also identified about 53,000 passport numbers were stolen

China's Baidu cancels ChatGPT-like Ernie bot's livestreamed product launch

The launch was meant to take place on Monday afternoon

Parts of Twitter source code leaked online, court filing shows

Github said it took down the code on Friday at Twitter's request.

Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers

Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers

US House speaker says lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

US House speaker says lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

Biden’s moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

France bans TikTok, Twitter, other apps from government staff phones

France bans TikTok, Twitter, other apps from government staff phones

Large asteroid to zoom between Earth and Moon

Though that is "very close", there is nothing to worry about.

France to ban TikTok on work phones of civil servants -minister

France to ban TikTok on work phones of civil servants -minister

US Justice Dept's Google advertising case gets fast-paced schedule

The faster pace of the litigation could put additional pressure on both sides

US, Canada plan North American chip corridor, starting with IBM expansion

The news came as Biden issued joint pledge with Trudeau to oppose authoritarian regime

Apple CEO praises China's innovation, long history of cooperation on Beijing visit

Cook is in Beijing to attend the China Development Forum

Microsoft threatens to restrict data from rival AI search tools

Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft may also terminate licenses providing access to its search index

US judge rules Internet Archive's digital book lending violates copyrights

The ruling was announced by US District Judge John Koeltl in Manhattan

Brazil seek Chinese semiconductor technology

Brazil seeking Chinese semiconductors and industry, vows not to be forced by foreign pressure

Binance says withdrawals have resumed after technical glitches

Binance suspended deposits and withdrawals earlier which have now resumed

Twitter Blue gets global rollout, now available in Pakistan

The service is available in Pakistan with Rs2,250 per month subscription fee

Wessly Madhevere becomes third Zimbabwe player to take ODI hat-trick

He achieved the milestone in a match against Netherlands

TikTok announces update in community, safety guidelines

It is adding ‘tribe’ as a protected attribute in their hate speech and hateful behaviour policies.

Australia's IPH switches to new network infrastructure after cyberattack

Australia's IPH switches to new network infrastructure after cyberattack

France looks to AI-powered surveillance to secure Olympics

The govt says algorithmic video surveillance can detect pre-determined events, abnormal behaviours

Huawei makes breakthrough in design tools for 14nm chips - media

Huawei makes breakthrough in design tools for 14nm chips - media

Singapore push for all-EV future faces a love of crazy, rich combustion

The Singapore government has been pushing electric vehicles (EVs) for two years

Accenture trims forecasts, to cut 19,000 jobs as IT spending slows

Accenture trims forecasts, to cut 19,000 jobs as IT spending slows

Microsoft must do more to resolve antitrust issues, rivals say

OVHcloud is also waiting for a more concrete proposal from Microsoft

TikTok congressional hearing: CEO Shou Zi Chew grilled by US lawmakers

US lawmakers shown disapproval of TikTok CEO’s clarifications.

Utah governor signs laws curbing social media use for minors

Utah governor signs laws curbing social media use for minors

China criticizes possible US plan to force TikTok sale

China criticizes possible US plan to force TikTok sale

British parliament blocks TikTok over security concerns

British parliament blocks TikTok over security concerns

Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony

Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony

Jemima Goldsmith lauds Ramadan in Pakistan as the best of her life

Jemima Goldsmith lauds Ramadan in Pakistan as the best of her life

Potential TikTok ban sends advertisers scrambling

Potential TikTok ban sends advertisers scrambling

"WhatsApp's latest update is a game-changer - features that everyone is raving about!"

"WhatsApp's latest update is a game-changer - features that everyone is raving about!"

Babar Azam becomes top choice for 'The Hundred Draft'

The Pakistan skipper is leading the chart after securing 25 per cent of audience votes on Twitter

Saudi, UAE investors plan to invest in SpaceX - The Information

SpaceX raised $2 billion in 2022 and $2.6 billion in 2020

FTX reaches deal to recover over $400mn from hedge fund Modulo

FTX filed for bankruptcy protection in November

ChatGPT-owner OpenAI fixes 'significant issue' exposing user chat titles

ChatGPT has seen a meteoric growth rate after its launch late last year

SEC sues Tron founder Justin Sun, Lindsay Lohan, other celebrities over crypto sales

The other celebrities charged included the singers Akon, Austin Mahone and Ne-Yo

Senior Meta ads exec departs amid efficiency drive

A spox confirmed Levy's departure and said business messaging would remain strategic priority

US SEC threatens to sue Coinbase over some crypto products

Shares of Coinbase dropped nearly 13% to $67.33 in extended trading

TikTok creators, some US Democratic lawmakers oppose ban on app

House Energy and Commerce Committee amid growing calls for a ban over national security concerns

U.S. Treasury to release EV battery sourcing rules by next week

U.S. Treasury to release EV battery sourcing rules by next week

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

Why TikTok’s security risks keep raising fears

Explainer: What is the European Union AI Act?

Explainer: What is the European Union AI Act?

What's behind bitcoin's latest surge?

What's behind bitcoin's latest surge?

WhatsApp rolls out three new features

The instant messaging has doubled the group size

Kenyan judge temporarily blocks mass layoff of Facebook moderators

43 moderators at Facebook's Nairobi moderation hub filed a lawsuit against the social media company

Departing Intel exec to focus on loosening Nvidia's grip on AI for movies, games

Departing Intel exec to focus on loosening Nvidia's grip on AI for movies, games

GameStop shares surge as cost cuts drive surprise profit

Its selling, general and administrative costs fell by about 16% in the quarter

TikTok CEO denies sharing US data with Chinese government

TikTok's parent company ByteDance is not owned or controlled by any government

Swiss electric seaplane startup gets first order

Jekta's electric-motor PHA-ZE 100 will generate zero emissions

Zuckerberg, Meta are sued for failing to address sex trafficking, child exploitation

The complaint made public late Monday by several pension and investment funds that own Meta stock

Nvidia tweaks flagship H100 chip for export to China as H800

US regulators last year announced rules that stopped Nvidia from selling two most advanced chip

TikTok CEO says some U.S. lawmakers seek ban

TikTok CEO says some U.S. lawmakers seek ban

Microsoft wins dismissal of gamers' suit over $69 billion Activision deal

Microsoft wins dismissal of gamers' suit over $69 billion Activision deal

Asteroid discovery suggests ingredients for life on Earth came from space

Asteroid discovery suggests ingredients for life on Earth came from space

Google's artificially intelligent 'Bard' set for next stage

Google’s artificially intelligent ‘Bard’ set for next stage

Google suspends China's Pinduoduo app due to malware issues

Play version of the app has been suspended for security concerns

Google denies destroying 'chat' evidence in US antitrust lawsuit

Justice Dept last month alleged Google failed to preserve certain corporate 'chat communications'

Samsung wins jury trial in 'S10' trademark lawsuit

Galaxy S10 phones do not violate the trademark rights of a talent-management agency

TikTok hits 150 mln US monthly users, up from 100 million in 2020

The Chinese-owned app confirmed the figure ahead of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testimony set for Thur

Techlift Boot camp launched to train IT graduates: IT minister

Techlift Boot camp launched to train IT graduates: IT minister

Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones: Kommersant newspaper

Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones: Kommersant newspaper

Amazon to cut 9,000 jobs in second round of layoffs

Amazon to cut 9,000 jobs in second round of layoffs

Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car

Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.

Digital literacy: Can the republic 'survive an algorithm?'

Lee has tried to bring that kind of education into his classroom.

Taiwan financial regulator says will oversee crypto currencies

Details will be announced after consultations with the cabinet, he added.

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans

Multan Sultans' Ihsanullah named Player of PSL 8

Ihsanullah is the first player from the Emerging Category to beat the more experienced and establish

Code for recommending tweets will be public, says Elon Musk

'People will discover many silly things, but we’ll patch issues as soon as they’re found'

Brazil looks to regulate monetized content on Internet -official

The idea would be for a regulator to hold such platforms accountable for monetized content

Huawei has replaced thousands of US-banned parts in its products, founder says

Ren Zhengfei said Huawei had replaced the 13,000 components with domestic Chinese substitutes

Baidu, Pony.ai win permits to offer driverless robotaxi services in Beijing

Baidu's Apollo service will deploy 10 fully autonomous vehicles in a technology park

Top EU judge expects a wave of litigation from tech giants against new tech law

The Digital Markets Act will classify online platforms with more than 45 million users as gatekeeper

What is Generative AI, the technology behind OpenAI's ChatGPT?

Like other forms of artificial intelligence, generative AI learns how to take actions from past data

Scientists create mice with cells from 2 males for 1st time

Scientists create mice with cells from 2 males for 1st time

Eliminator 2: Peshawar Zalmi, Lahore Qalandars eye PSL8 final spot

The winner will face Multan Sultans in final game of the tournament

Santander's Mexico arm to launch digital bank by March 2024

The unit is Mexico's third-biggest bank by the size of its credit portfolio

Australian regulator accepts PayPal unit-s undertaking for money laundering laws

PayPal Australia self-identified a reporting obligation issue to AUSTRAC

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament, cites security concerns

Concerns have mounted globally about potential for the Chinese government to access users' location

US FTC asks social media, video streaming firms info on misleading ads

The regulator is seeking to scrutinize and restrict paid commercial advertising

Microsoft unveils AI office Copilot in fast-moving race with Google

Microsoft's share price rose about 4% on the news.

U.S. lawmaker wants TikTok CEO to detail actions to protect kids

U.S. lawmaker wants TikTok CEO to detail actions to protect kids

China's answer to ChatGPT? Baidu shares tumble as Ernie Bot disappoints

China's answer to ChatGPT? Baidu shares tumble as Ernie Bot disappoints

UK bans TikTok on government phones over security concerns

UK bans TikTok on government phones over security concerns

TikTok dismisses calls for Chinese owners to sell stakes

The company was responding to a report that said that the US was threatening a ban on the app.

Russian hackers preparing new cyber assault against Ukraine - Microsoft report

The findings come as Russia has been introducing new troops to the battlefield in eastern Ukraine

TSMC's founder says he supports US efforts to slow China's chip advances

TSMC's founder says he supports US efforts to slow China's chip advances

Nasdaq tells Yandex, other Russian firms of plan to delist stocks

Nasdaq suspended trading in the securities of a number of companies operating in Russia

Apple supplier Foxconn wins AirPod order, plans $200mn factory in India

The deal will see Foxconn become an AirPod supplier for the first time

Samsung's new Texas chip plant cost rises above $25 billion

The increase in cost is primarily due to inflation

TikTok says US threatens ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes

It is the first time under Biden administration that a potential ban on TikTok has been threatened

NASA unveils new spacesuit specially tailored for lunar wear

NASA on Wednesday unveiled the first prototype for a newly designed next-generation spacesuit

Digital chip that operates at super cold temp unveiled

Digital chip that operates at super cold temp unveiled

Dutch court finds Facebook misused data in class action suit

Dutch court finds Facebook misused data in class action suit

Swiss Google workers stage walkout as job cuts hit Europe

Swiss Google workers stage walkout as job cuts hit Europe

Apple supplier Foxconn warns on consumer electronics demand as Q4 profit dips

Apple supplier Foxconn warns on consumer electronics demand as Q4 profit dips

Nigeria launches $672mn tech fund for young investors

So far only Chipper Cash, a cross border payments startup, has said it had $1 million in SVB

NASA awards Firefly Aerospace $112mn contract for far-side moon lander

The contract is part of the Artemis program's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative

EBay slams 'alarming' Meta subpoena in FTC monopoly case

EBay slams 'alarming' Meta subpoena in FTC monopoly case

TikTok mulls splitting from ByteDance if proposal with US fails - Bloomberg News

Members of CFIUS from the Justice Department have been unwilling to accept TikTok's proposal

Samsung Electronics to invest $230bn through 2042 in South Korea chipmaking base

South Korea is seeking to improve supply-chain stability to become a major player

Microsoft-backed OpenAI starts release of powerful AI known as GPT-4

Latest technology is "multimodal," meaning images and text prompts can spur it to generate content

Google unveils 'magic wand' to draft documents as AI race tightens

Google unveils 'magic wand' to draft documents as AI race tightens

Facebook parent Meta slashes another 10,000 jobs

Facebook parent Meta slashes another 10,000 jobs

India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps

India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps

China's BYD denies media report on Tesla ending battery supply cooperation

China's BYD denies media report on Tesla ending battery supply cooperation

Canada's tech start ups face financing hurdles with SVB collapse

That would be bad news for a sector that took a beating in 2022

Etsy, other e-commerce companies feel squeeze of SVB collapse

Etsy and Shopify each work with 5.4 million and 1.75 million online merchants respectively worldwide

Spain to launch its space race with reusable rocket launch

Raul Torres and Raul Verdu have named their suborbital microlauncher "Miura 1"

Meta to wind down NFTs on platforms amid crypto bust

The downfall was worsened by last week's collapse of three US banks

Major crypto coins stabilise after U.S. intervenes on SVB collapse

Major crypto coins stabilise after U.S. intervenes on SVB collapse

Volkswagen: no rush to decide on new European battery plants

Volkswagen: no rush to decide on new European battery plants

Australian tech firms say they don't have material exposure to SVB

Nitro Software said about $12.2mn of its global cash reserves were held on deposit at SVB

Circle says $3.3bn USDC reserves to be fully available on Monday

The move comes after US took series of measures to shore up confidence after Silicon Valley Bank

Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home, end five-month mission

Their capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida coast near Tampa.

'U.S. set to further tighten chipmaking exports to China'

'U.S. set to further tighten chipmaking exports to China'

Meta explores strategic alternatives for Kustomer business-software firm

Kustomer sells CRM software for businesses to communicate with consumers

GM explores using ChatGPT in vehicles

GM explores using ChatGPT in vehicles

US judge rules against Google, keeps DOJ advertising case in Virginia

The company is accused of abusing its dominance of the digital advertising business

Meta plans new job cuts that could match last year's tally - WSJ

It would be the first Big Tech company to announce a second round of mass layoffs.

Apple shareholders reject proposals from conservative groups

Shareholders meanwhile approved the company's executive pay packages

Canada parliament questions Google execs over news-blocking test

Google claimed that the test is part regular tests the company conduct for its products

Judge still thinks proposed Bankman-Fried bail conditions too lenient

Judge still thinks proposed Bankman-Fried bail conditions too lenient

U.S. seeks closer India tech ties; no China "decoupling":U.S. commerce secretary

U.S. seeks closer India tech ties; no China "decoupling":U.S. commerce secretary

Meta explores decentralised social network app for text updates

Reports said that Meta's new content app would support ActivityPub

US seizes website selling malware that stole computer data

The seizure of the site, worldwiredlabs dot com, was conducted by federal authorities in Los Angeles

New York sues KuCoin, expands cryptocurrency crackdown

Attorney General Letitia said the fourth-largest cryptocurrency platform violated the Martin Act

Apple and Foxconn efforts win labour reforms to advance Indian production plans - FT

The legislation led to introduction of laws that now allows 12-hour shifts

US mulling a probe of deceptive advertising on social media

The inquiries are designed to lead to studies that could underpin future legislation or rules

Software firm Blackbaud to pay $3mn for misleading disclosures on ransomware attack

Public companies and registered entities asked to make more timely disclosure on cyber attacks

'Artemis 2': NASA to reveal crew members in April for flight around moon

They'll test NASA's Space Launch System, which is our rocket, and the spacecraft called Orion

Rubio takes aim at planned Ford US battery plant using Chinese technology

Ford says making batteries here at home is much better than relying on foreign imports

TikTok wins US trademark trial over Stitch video feature

The jury rejected Stitch Editing's argument that TikTok confuses consumers by using the Stitch name

Scientists use TikTok to explain, fight climate change

Scientists use TikTok to explain, fight climate change

Reliance Jio to buy US-based Mimosa Networks for $60mn

Reliance Jio to buy US-based Mimosa Networks for $60mn

Microsoft tells UK it will license 'Call of Duty' to Sony for 10 years

Microsoft last month struck a similar deal with Nvidia Corp's (NVDA.O) gaming platform

Czech cyber watchdog warns against using TikTok

The NUKIB agency is concerned about potential security threat stemming from the use of TikTok

Celsius Network remains open to other bids after NovaWulf offer

Glenn agreed to give Celsius an extra three weeks to file a Chapter 11 plan

Startup from ex-Apple team raises $100mn, works with OpenAI

It has now raised $241 million but has yet to disclose what it is building

Crypto-focused bank Silvergate plans to wind down following blow from FTX

Decision to shutter bank was "the best path forward" in light of "recent industry developments

Spotify listeners cross half a billion mark

The Swedish company announced the "new re-imagined user interface" at its Stream On event

Apple backs new music startup

Apple backs new music startup

Instagram down for thousands of users globally - Downdetector

Downdetector showed about 2,000 affected users from the UK

US FTC asked Twitter for details on Musk's internal communications

The FTC also wants Musk to testify in connection with the probe

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Indonesian arm hit by cyber attack

Incident involves unauthorised access of web-based software application used for project management

Google to launch fund to support Taiwan's media outlets

Google has come under pressure in some countries to negotiate commercial deals

Intel wants $5bn more in German subsidies for chip plant - Bloomberg

Intel said in a statement disruptions in the global economy have resulted in increased costs

Britain plans new data rules to ease compliance burden

Govt said it would bring an updated Data Protection and Digital Information Bill back to parliament

Kakao offers to buy 35% of K-pop firm SM in growing battle

Kakao offers to buy 35% of K-pop firm SM in growing battle

Spain bolsters space ambitions with statute for new agency

Spain bolsters space ambitions with statute for new agency

China to form a national bureau to manage its troves of data

China to form a national bureau to manage its troves of data

Egyptian scooter driver wants to start all-woman app

Egyptian scooter driver wants to start all-woman app

China to restructure sci-tech ministry to achieve self-reliance faster

China to restructure sci-tech ministry to achieve self-reliance faster

GM's Cruise to focus on cost cuts as it ramps up robotaxis

GM's Cruise to focus on cost cuts as it ramps up robotaxis

Tencent-backed Airwallex secures e-payment license in China

Tencent-backed Airwallex secures e-payment license in China

Pakistani fintech startup Trukkr raises $6.4 mln, gets lending licence

Pakistani fintech startup Trukkr raises $6.4 mln, gets lending licence

Japan's new rocket fails after engine issue, in blow to space ambitions

The government had established a task force to investigate the "very regrettable" failure

Cryptoverse: Hooked on growth, bitcoin investors turn to smart tokens

Around seven of the top 20 biggest crypto assets are smart contract tokens

Germany planning to ban Huawei, ZTE from parts of 5G networks -paper

The ban could include components already built into the networks

Rivian plans to sell $1.3bn in bonds to shore up capital, shares fall

The capital from this offering will help facilitate the launch of Rivian's smaller R2 vehicle family

Meta must face trial over AI trade secrets, judge says

Representatives for Meta and Neural Magic did not respond to requests for comment on decision

Twitter's lead EU regulator concerned over blue tick roll-out

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon says the service raised privacy issues

Turkish competition board says fines Elon Musk over Twitter takeover

Turkish competition board says fines Elon Musk over Twitter takeover

Japanese AI manga: Threat to jobs or creativity booster?

The work has raised questions over the threat technology could pose to jobs.

Satellites could beam poorest nations out of digital desert

At the moment just 36pc of 1.25bn people in the world's 46 poorest countries can plug into internet

SoftBank's Arm aims to raise at least $8 bn in US IPO, sources say

Arm is expected to confidentially submit paperwork for its initial public offering in late April

Binance execs' texts, documents show plan to avoid US scrutiny - WSJ

Any lawsuit from US regulators would be like "nuclear fall out" for Binance's business and its off

Foxconn races to become an EV player and the clock is ticking

Foxconn races to become an EV player and the clock is ticking

Polish mayor targeted by Pegasus spyware-media

Polish mayor targeted by Pegasus spyware-media

Nvidia's plans for sales to Huawei imperiled if US tightens curbs-draft

The proposed 2023 amendment of licensing will likely have a high economic impact on Nvidia

Taiwan's TSMC to recruit 6,000 engineers in 2023

The hiring drive comes despite a global downturn in the chip industry.

Biden administration announces plan to stop water plant hacks

The move comes one day after the announcement of national cybersecurity strategy by the White House

Scooter startup Lime sues Hertz for poaching engineers

Scooter startup Lime sues Hertz for poaching engineers

Apple cloud chief Abbott to step down in April - Bloomberg News

Jeff Robbin, long-time Apple engineer, likely to take on Abbott's responsibilities

Civil rights audit at Google proposes better tackling of hate speech, misinformation

Google had tapped an outside law firm to conduct a civil rights review

Meta tweaks its controversial 'cross-check' system for VIPs

Meta tweaks its controversial 'cross-check' system for VIPs

Polish mayor targeted by Pegasus spyware-media

Polish mayor targeted by Pegasus spyware-media

TikTok sets new default time limits for minors

Social media algorithms work by identifying topics and content of interest to a user.

Tesla says it will cut costs of next-generation cars in half

Shares of Tesla fell nearly 6% in after-hours trading during the presentation.

Macy's, Best Buy 4Q reports underscore consumer slowdown

Macy’s profit and sales in the holiday quarter slid, though it beat Wall Street expectations.

AI stocks surge after C3.ai's strong forecast

AI stocks surge after C3.ai's strong forecast

China gears up to compete with SpaceX's Starlink this year

China gears up to compete with SpaceX's Starlink this year

Arianespace says faulty carbon component to blame for failed satellite launch

Arianespace says faulty carbon component to blame for failed satellite launch

AI boost lifts Broadcom forecast amid lingering enterprise weakness

AI boost lifts Broadcom forecast amid lingering enterprise weakness.

India cenbank imposes penalty on Amazon Pay for non-compliance

India cenbank imposes penalty on Amazon Pay for non-compliance

At China political meeting, internet bosses are out, chip execs are in

At China political meeting, internet bosses are out, chip execs are in

Family office of Nintendo heirs says patience is a superpower

Family office of Nintendo heirs says patience is a superpower.

Volkswagen board discusses two new North America plants at meeting

The committee is expected to approve a site for its Scout brand in the United States.