23andMe genetic testing company hacked, Tesla whistleblower highlights self-driving concerns
The genetic testing company 23andMe has said that nearly 7 million people have been affected by a security breach that put DNA ancestry information into the hands of hackers who broke into the site in early October. On Friday, the California-based company said in a regulatory filing that the personal data of 0.1% of customers – or…
Spotify cuts 1500 jobs, Google delays next-gen AI chatbot Gemini
Swedish music-streaming giant Spotify has announced it is cutting 17% of its workforce, about 1,500 jobs, as the company seeks to clamp down on costs. Chief executive Daniel Ek said he had made the "difficult" decision with economic growth slowing "dramatically".Spotify employs about 9,000 people, and Mr Ek said "substantial action to rightsize our costs"…
WhatsApp’s secret codes for ‘love rats’, James Dyson loses libel case
WhatsApp has announced ‘secret codes’ which adds extra layer of security for your most private chats, by completely hiding them from the conversation list. The new feature will hide chosen conversations, which can only be revealed by typing a password into the search bar. This builds on the relatively new ability to lock chats. While that…
Elon Musk slams advertisers for leaving X, Tesla’s Cybertruck arrives today
In a profanity-laced outburst, Elon Musk has slammed advertisers that have left X, warning they will kill the social media platform. At an event in New York, he accused companies that have joined an ad boycott of the site formerly known as Twitter of trying to blackmail him. "Go [expletive] yourself," the billionaire said in…
Chat GPT dominates Gen AI sector with 60% market share, claims study
ChatGPT dominates the AI tool sector with an Average Usage Duration of 30 mins! It is most popular in the United States, followed by India and Brazil, indicating its broad international reach. Mobile devices are the preferred means of access for 58% of ChatGPT's users. The user base is mostly male, at 74.16%, revealing a…
Amazon opens pop-up ‘Second Chance Store’ for Barnardo’s charity
Photo credit: John Nguyen/ PA Wire Today sees Amazon open the Second Chance Store, giving festive shoppers the chance to buy quality returned products in-person, for the first time. Customers can shop more conscientiously while benefiting from up to 50% in savings compared to recommended retail prices, claims the retailer. The…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N crowned Car of the Year at Top Gear awards
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N electric 'hyperhatch' has been crowned Car of the Year at the 2023 TopGear.com Awards. The IONIQ 5 N was revealed earlier this year at July’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The high-performance model combines the Electrified-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) of the standard IONIQ 5 – the 2022 World Car of the…
Uber ‘partners’ with London black-cab drivers, Vicars face AI threat
Uber is opening up its ride-hailing app to black-cab drivers in the new year, in what it has dubbed a "partnership" with hackney carriage drivers. However, the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association (LTDA), which represents more than 10,000 members, said it was not consulted ahead of Uber's "unilateral announcement". The LTDA's Steve McNamara said joining Uber…
Dott uses AI to technology to check e-scooter parking
Micromobility company Dott is using AI technology to help improve parking of its shared e-scooters and e-bikes. Using AI technology from Captur, Dott will instantly review parking pictures submitted by riders at the end of their trip. Based on criteria unique to the requirements of each city and agreed with city authorities, it will then…
Ofcom report: we’re now spending 56 days a year online!
Ofcom's latest Online Nation research takes a look at how people in the UK are spending their time online. It found that teenagers and children are leading the way in getting to grips with emerging technology like generative artificial intelligence, as well as highlighting a range of other trends. Here we take a look at some…