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UK announces plans for new digital watchdog to get tough on Big Tech

Companies like Google and Facebook could face big fines from a new UK regulator if they fail to follow the rules.

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Bill Gates voices concerns over Elon Musk’s future Twitter plans

The billionaire says he has reservations about Musk’s motive for buying Twitter, due to social media platforms' role in spreading misinformation.

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The hi-tech bracelet helping Cerebral Palsy sufferers use a computer

The bracelet is equipped with sensors that pick up movements in the wrist which are translated into computer commands using artificial intelligence.

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Data centres are now using more electricity than rural Irish homes

Data centres in the Republic of Ireland used 14 percent of the country’s electricity in 2021, a higher share than that used by rural homes.

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How AI may help radiologists detect breast cancer earlier

German start-up Vara's tech may help doctors detect breast cancer earlier.

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Musk eyes 'slight' Twitter fee for commercial and government users

"Some revenue is better than none!" Elon Musk wrote in a tweet.

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Mental health apps are sharing your private data, report finds

Apps dealing with PTSD, eating disorders and sexual violence were among those criticised in a new privacy report.

Green News

Cow face masks could help cut methane emissions from burps

The innovative design has won a nearly €60,000 prize backed by Prince Charles to help develop the idea in the future.

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Elon Musk sold $4 billion in Tesla shares after agreeing Twitter deal

The world's richest man says "no further" sales planned after offloading portion of shares in electric vehicle maker.

Art

Get lost in a digital world in this new experimental art exhibition

An exhibition that mixes art, technology and vivid light displays is opening in London.

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Twitter reports rise in users amid Elon Musk takeover bid

Twitter’s overall revenue and advertising sales fell short of analyst estimates, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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How to avoid being caught out by latest fake WhatsApp profiles scam

Here are some of the best ways to spot a fake WhatsApp account and keep your personal information safe.

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Meta’s first quarter profits exceed expectations despite slow growth

Facebook parent Meta posted better than expected first quarter financial results following a bumpy year for the tech giant.

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Meet the convulsing child robot helping to train Japan’s dentists

The life-like bot was co-developed by robotics start-up Tmsuk and a local dental school to simulate a child’s response to receiving dental treatment.

Money

Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as official currency

The CAR "is the first country in Africa to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender," a presidential spokesman said.

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Chinese drone maker DJI stops sales in Russia and Ukraine

Its drones have found their way onto the battlefield in Ukraine, against the wishes of the Chinese manufacturer.

Money

Will Ethereum's delayed merge keep it from overtaking Bitcoin?

The number two crypto was meant to undergo an historic "merge" in June. Some said it would push Ethereum's value past Bitcoin. But it's late.

Mobility

Watch a Tesla crash itself into a multimillion-euro private jet

A car with nobody in it hit the jet at an aviation event in the United States using Tesla’s “most viral feature ever”.

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Twitter set to accept Elon Musk's 'best and final offer,' sources say

While shareholders can't agree on what a fair price for a deal for Twitter would be, many reached out to the company after Elon Musk's takeover bid.

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Elon Musk secures $46.5 billion funding for Twitter takeover

Musk has said Twitter needs to be transformed into a private company to become "the platform for free speech around the globe".