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New law aims to protect devices from hackers

Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3yGRK1q via IFTTT

Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme

A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dF4oHTh via IFTTT

Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal

A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U7TNqgf via IFTTT

World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action

It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d6kGPvu via IFTTT

NHS England to stress biological sex in ward allocations

Transgender women should not be put on single-sex female NHS wards, the government is proposing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DgtN7v2 via IFTTT

Patch to protect against measles shows promise

Painless and easier to store than injections, it remains early days for microneedle-patch technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jy3mBeu via IFTTT

Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump

Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UDXRfib via IFTTT

New law aims to protect devices from hackers

Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZGr2t5l via IFTTT

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSbGJFL via IFTTT

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature

The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LtsP4Mo via IFTTT

Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis

The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UtvRFf3 via IFTTT

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DT9FkNc via IFTTT

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/musXFPM via IFTTT

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature

The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fHty34i via IFTTT

Calls to help with donations of 'miracle' plasma

Two women describe the life-changing impacts of immunoglobulin in treating their health conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bCD5Q74 via IFTTT

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ax3sj6n via IFTTT

Action needed on needless asthma deaths, says charity

There were more than 12,000 UK deaths in the past decade, many of them needless, a charity warns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NtV5qub via IFTTT

Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney

An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JFXyrqo via IFTTT

Cigarette prices motivating more to give up - study

The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact - but health concerns remain the top reason for quitting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xMqgoVn via IFTTT

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ypPE8Z via IFTTT

Influential women's tech network shuts down unexpectedly

Women Who Code, which had hundreds of thousands of members globally, has dissolved after a board vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wL1FaMC via IFTTT

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uy4IlAX via IFTTT

Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls

Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B63riRf via IFTTT

Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis

The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i6WOKYc via IFTTT

What do GPs think of Sunak's sick note plans?

We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5msqCWi via IFTTT

Gender care review author attacks 'misinformation'

Dr Hilary Cass says deliberate false information about her study is putting young people at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7PFfBnG via IFTTT

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce

Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5SAcg7P via IFTTT

'My son had a stroke when he was 12 minutes old'

The implentation of a UK childhood stroke registry is critical, a paediatric consultant says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SP7poDI via IFTTT

Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report

Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sBnMp2z via IFTTT

GP could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest

Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eIyChaK via IFTTT

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YLzGETb via IFTTT

MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009

The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NW0yGr1 via IFTTT

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ygdq5je via IFTTT

Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi

The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in India as the firm faces slowing demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uWDdPv6 via IFTTT

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mCP47Ja via IFTTT

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ehgFKft via IFTTT

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2mP5xJO via IFTTT

World of Warcraft to return to China

China's NetEase and games publisher Activision Blizzard end their feud which had angered fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2WQbikw via IFTTT

TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app

Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon". from BBC News https://ift.tt/c7zPx4r via IFTTT

First migraine pill could help 170,000 in England

The oral treatment - the first of its kind - could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n6r0RZ2 via IFTTT

Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans

The tech giant is cutting 600 jobs from its abandoned self-driving car project, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p8jdaZ3 via IFTTT

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Services have been restored after users of Meta platforms reported problems on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1hJcwgB via IFTTT

New cause of asthma damage revealed

Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TQsWDXE via IFTTT

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'

Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31QRBKt via IFTTT

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iBZwJXD via IFTTT

Nasal laser treatment rolled out after trial

The light-activated antimicrobial quickly kills bugs including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hFiCVuP via IFTTT

Measles outbreak declared as new cases confirmed

Four children in south-east Wales have the virus and are being treated, authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o1ueGbt via IFTTT

Google looks to AI paywall option, claims report

Search giant is reportedly considering charging for premium features in a major shake-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f5irpnw via IFTTT

Sexual harassment of NHS staff widespread - survey

A study was carried out of more than 12,200 health workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4l3BKOv via IFTTT

Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business

Amazon Web Services represents 14% of the firm's overall revenue but the firm is shifting strategies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DM8YANE via IFTTT

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iTygLb4 via IFTTT

Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to 'predatory' AI

In an open letter, also signed by Katy Perry, the artists said AI was being used to steal their voices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/skOG6rK via IFTTT

New cause of asthma damage revealed

Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lRVaXt2 via IFTTT

Pig kidney transplant patient leaves hospital

The procedure was hailed as a historic step as doctors tackle a widespread organ donor shortage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZshR4Tf via IFTTT

Ukraine gives award to vigilantes for Russia hacks

The foreign hackers had stolen data from Russian military firms and hacked cameras to spy on troops. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObxLae7 via IFTTT

Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait

The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yPrfsNY via IFTTT

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech

How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future? from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ntbpLQ via IFTTT

Katie Price low calorie diet advert banned

The social media post irresponsibly promoted a diet that fell below 800 calories a day, a watchdog says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4LIXzH6 via IFTTT

Will Truth Social post a financial bailout for Trump?

Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jKfwiS7 via IFTTT

Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer

The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AmyQVCZ via IFTTT

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'

National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ORoi9ke via IFTTT

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TuXMrlj via IFTTT

Payout for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias case

A black delivery driver's account was removed after facial-recognition software failed to recognise him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eIQqEJB via IFTTT

Patients dying needlessly due to A&E delay - study

Hundreds could be dying unnecessarily due to long waits in A&E in England, according to NHS data analysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SmDYzEi via IFTTT