Chinese internet giants hand algorithm data to government
Alibaba and Tiktok-owner ByteDance are among firms that have shared information with regulators. Source link
Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband access
The government says new system will give those receiving benefits better access to cheaper broadband. Source link
The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage
With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution. Source link
Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports
A trial took place at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last weekend to see whether esports could take their place alongside traditional sports like swimming and athletics. A hundred players…
High and low-tech ways to tackle India’s water crisis
Around 6,000 sensors are being installed across India to gather data on lakes, reservoirs and rivers. Another 1,600 sensors will track underground water. All will be connected to the mobile…
NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers
Its IT provider says it may take three or four weeks to fully recover from the cyber-attack. Source link
Disney overtakes Netflix in battle for subscribers
The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December. Source link
Meta's chatbot says the company 'exploits people'
The new prototype doesn’t think much of the company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, either. Source link
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk sells another $6.9bn of Tesla shares
The multi-billionaire says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for $44bn. Source link
US invests $280bn in high tech to compete with China
US President Joe Biden said the new funding for tech would keep the US competitive. Source link