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Jeff Bezos sells $4 billion shares as Amazon makes viewers pay for Dolby features
Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold more of his shares in Amazon, bringing the total value of sales in recent days to more than $4bn (£3.2bn). The technology giant, which Mr Bezos founded in 1994, said he has sold 24 million Amazon shares this month. Mr Bezos, who is the firm's executive chair, last sold Amazon…
BBC iPlayer to end downloads for PCs/Macs, Tesla winning EV charging wars
The BBC's iPlayer streaming service is to end downloads for users who watch on desktop or laptop computers. Programmes will still be available to download on tablets and phones via the mobile iPlayer app. Currently viewers on PCs and Macs can save programmes via the iPlayer Downloads app, but that will be closed. The changes…
Robocalls banned by the FCC, Did The Simpsons predict Apple Vision Pro too?
The federal agency that regulates communication in the US has made robocalls that use AI-generated voices illegal. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the move on Thursday, saying it will take effect immediately. It gives the state power to prosecute any bad actors behind these calls, the FCC said. It comes amid a rise in…
‘Achilles heel’ of Apple Vision Pro revealed, Facebook struggling to combat fake videos
The Apple Vision Pro has already been torn to pieces – and experts believe it has shown its “achilles heel”. The new augmented reality headset was released on 2 February, at $3,499 and after years of rumours. One of the first to buy one was iFixit, the website that tears technology apart in an attempt to understand…
Apple shares slump, Meta shares soar on Wall Street
Apple shares slumped in after-hours trading - driven by disappointing iPhone sales in China and a warning that future revenues will fall well short of expectations on Wall Street. The gloomy market reaction overshadowed an otherwise strong financial performance in Apple's first fiscal quarter. In the three months to 30 December, the tech giant reported…
Meta to block nudes in teens’ messages, Google Pixel 8 Pro can now measure body temp
Meta has said it will launch a new safety tool to block children from receiving and discourage them from sending nude images, including in encrypted chats later this year. The tool is likely to be optional and available to adults too on Instagram and Facebook. It follows criticism from government and police after Meta started to…
Microsoft becomes $3 trillion company, Apple Mac turns 40
Microsoft became the second-ever company to exceed a $3 trillion (£2.4 trillion) valuation on Wednesday, after its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) drove an investor rally. The valuation follows Apple hitting the milestone in June last year. Microsoft’s shares rose by more than 1.45pc during trading on Wednesday in New York, on a day when…
Disney confirms 3D movies on Apple Vision Pro, Will Rabbit R1 replace the smartphone?
AI-washing has reached consumer tech. Dozens of internet-connected devices are now described as powered by artificial intelligence. But amid the AI grills and mattress toppers, the gadget attracting most attention is a smartphone replacement that looks like a Playmobil toy. The R1 is an AI “pocket companion” that costs $199 and claims to have sold…
Apple overtakes Samsung as top smartphone seller, Motorola unveils £149 5G smartphone
For the first time ever, Apple has unseated Samsung—and all other smartphone manufacturers—to lead in worldwide smartphone shipments. In 2023, Apple shipped 234.6 million iPhones, capturing 20.1% market share and growing 3.7% year over year, according to IDC data. Samsung had led global smartphone unit sales for 13 years, since 2010. Every other top smartphone…
Xiaomi unveils 5 new Redmi Note phones, Apple prepares to ‘split’ app store in Europe
Xiaomi has started the year with a bang, unveiling five new Redmi Note phones, with the higher-end handsets in particular sporting some impressively high-end features. The new range comprises the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 13 Pro, the Redmi Note 13 5G, and the…
