Latest Tech News BBC NewsLinkedIn suspends AI training using UK user data 20 September 2024The UK's data watchdog said it raised concerns over LinkedIn's approach to using UK data to train AI.Sky Glass customers complain as TVs won't turn on 20 September 2024The company has apologised to Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers encountering issues.Will sustainable aviation fuels take off? 20 September 2024Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts 20 September 2024The pagers that exploded had labels pointing to a Taiwanese firm - but it denied making the devices.Would you let AI plan your next holiday? 19 September 2024Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?Brazil fines Musk's X for site's return after ban 19 September 2024The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.Nintendo sues 'Pokémon with guns' video game firm 19 September 2024The Japanese company alleges that the Palworld video game "infringes multiple patent rights".'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate announce AI video deal 19 September 2024The entertainment giants will allow an AI model to train using its film and TV archives.Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India 19 September 2024About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.MrBeast and Amazon named in lawsuit over Beast Games 18 September 2024The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m.Google scores rare legal win as 1.49bn euro fine scrapped 18 September 2024The firm is under pressure worldwide over the dominance of its search and ad-tech businesses.The Plucky Squire: From Pokémon to a page-turning indie hit 18 September 2024How a former Pokémon art director launched a studio and made one of the year's most anticipated games.Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts 17 September 2024Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks 17 September 2024Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.Secret Service 'aware' of Elon Musk post about Harris, Biden 17 September 2024The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke. 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Ahead of the upcoming festive season, the e-commerce platform has announced deals on top smartphones. Buyers can grab the iPhone 13 for under Rs. 38,000 during the Amazon sale. Similar offers have also been introduced on other top smartphones such as the […]iPhone 16 Available for Purchase With 10-Minute Delivery via Blinkit, BigBasket in Select Cities 20 September 2024iPhone 16 series is now available to purchase in India via Blinkit and BigBasket. While customers flocked to the Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi, customers in select cities also purchased Apple's newest smartphones with 10-minute delivery.Google Chrome Passkey Support Gets an Improvement Allowing Users to Sync Across Devices 20 September 2024Google Chrome is getting a new update that will make it easier for users to sign into their Google Accounts across devices. 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It offers more than 80 sports modes and can measure blood pressure as […]Samsung Galaxy S24 Price Temporarily Drops Under Rs. 60,000; Amazon Offers Lower Price Ahead of Sale 20 September 2024Samsung Galaxy S24 is now available at a discounted price on the company's official website as a special festive promotion. The latest flagship Galaxy S series smartphone is priced under Rs. 60,000 on Samsung.com. However, the Galaxy S24 is also listed at an even lower price on Amazon, and potential buyers should wait a few […]Social Media Users Lack Control Over Data Used by AI, US FTC Says 20 September 2024Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control, including over how it is used by systems incorporating artificial intelligence, the US Federal Trade Commission said in a report released on Thursday.
