Start-up denies using tech to turn call centre accents 'white'
Technology that changes workers’ accents is accused of making “the world sound whiter”. Source link
Twitter and Meta take down pro-US propaganda campaign
A new report details attempts by an online campaign to push American interests abroad. Source link
Instagram says precise location is never shared
Responding to viral claims online, Instagram says it does not give out users’ exact locations. Source link
Nato investigates hacker sale of missile firm data
In their advert for the stolen data, the hackers claimed to have “classified information about employees of companies that took part in the development of closed military projects” as well…
California to ban sales of petrol-only vehicles by 2035
The biggest state in the US has moved faster than the federal government to tighten emission rules. Source link
Gamers face price rise on PS5 but not Switch
Sony’s PlayStation 5 consoles are going up in price, while the price of a Nintendo Switch is staying the same Source link
Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam
Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site’s homepage. Source link
YouTube to show ads educating users about fake news
The pilot scheme will run in eastern Europe to help combat disinformation about Ukrainian refugees. Source link
Clip-on tech turns spectacles into smart audio glasses
From tech which converts glasses into audio glasses, a smart skipping rope and a device which aims to help you feel calmer, BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tests some of the…
Twitter whistleblower raises security concerns
Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site. Source link