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Global chip shortage: US says firms' stocks have plunged

The shortage of semiconductors is continuing to have a major impact on industries around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nYl0Jq

Autonomous-car 'users not legally accountable' call

If anything goes wrong, the company behind the driving system would be responsible, rather than the driver. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o0ydBn

Dice: Tech salaries increased in 2021

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the need for tech companies to retain old employees and hire new ones has forced the industry to offer more competitive salaries. from Articles on TechRepublic https://ift.tt/3nXHCtu

Russia says no to crypto mining, joining a growing list of countries

China, Iraq, Egypt and others have already put a stop to it, but don't assume those bans are the reason for Bitcoin and Ethereum's latest nosedives. from Articles on TechRepublic https://ift.tt/33LfZNw

Slack survey: 72% of those dissatisfied with their company's work location rules will leave

As a part of the survey, the majority of those polled listed hybrid work as their preferred model. Seventy-eight percent of respondents want location flexibility. from Articles on TechRepublic https://ift.tt/3tYcxcR

The Beatles and John Lennon memorabilia to be sold as NFTs

John Lennon's eldest son Julian will keep the physical items as he sells digital versions of them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tT4P3P

AI: Why chefs are turning to artificial intelligence

How a robot is being used in the highly specialised business of creating flavours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KJmvon

Personal identifying information for 1.5 billion users was stolen in 2021, but from where?

Threat intelligence company Black Kite found that the majority of attacks were against healthcare providers, involved ransomware and succeeded thanks to software vulnerabilities. from Articles on TechRepublic https://ift.tt/33LDxle

Dark Souls PC servers down amid hacking fears

Dark Souls servers temporarily taken offline following reports of a PC-controlling exploit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33MeGhc

Peloton takes another hit from TV heart attack

After a heart attack in Sex and the City remake, Peloton gets an unfavourable portrayal in Billions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33DxcZf

How will Tonga's broken internet cable be mended?

What does its breakage tell us about the problems of getting coverage to remote areas? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33VY6et

Online Safety Bill: Harmful and illegal content could evade new laws, MPs warn

The sharing of child abuse images and deepfake pornography need to be addressed further, MPs warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rHWSfc

Fortescue: Firm owned by Australia's richest man buys Williams F1 battery arm

Fortescue Metals says the deal will help it to achieve its target to be carbon neutral by 2030. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fOvpCS

The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tMS5M6

Director James Cameron on the dangers of deepfakes

The award-winning movie-maker hopes critical thinking will combat an influx of deepfake videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Iq8k5H

Like a drone that you sit in – but would you feel safe?

Personal drones that can transport one or two passengers will soon be available for anyone to buy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AiHLfW

Netflix faces rocky road after pandemic wins

The firm's membership growth slowed significantly last year after surging at the beginning of the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IowxJH

Samsung pulls ad with drag queen after backlash

The ad, which showed a Muslim mother expressing support for her drag queen son, was criticised online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3It4lFJ

Peloton pushes back at production pause report after shares plunge

Its shares fell more than 20% after a report that it planned to temporarily stop production of its machines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nIvMDu

UK watchdog criticises government encryption campaign

It says delaying the rollout of encrypted message apps leaves everyone at risk, including children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rAIs0i