December 2024 set as date for universal phone charger in EU
The European Union has given phone manufacturers a deadline of 28 December 2024 to adopt a common charging cable. Read more
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Activision Blizzard: US seeks to block Microsoft’s $69bn acquisition
The US is entering a legal battle with Xbox-maker Microsoft to block its plan to purchase the gaming firm behind hit titles such as Call of Duty. Read more
Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes
Meta has threatened to remove news content from Facebook in the US. It objects to a new law that would give news organisations greater power to negotiate fees for content shared on Facebook. Read more
No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flights
Airline passengers in the European Union (EU) will soon be able to use their phones to full effect in the sky. Read more
Why Donald Trump isn’t returning to Twitter (for now) Published
In 2017, he said he wouldn't have become president without it. Read more
Weird (political) science: OSU class creates post-zombie apocalypse government
Rorie Solberg doesn’t like scary movies or the horror genre in general, but she’s found zombies an amazing tool for classroom engagement. Read more
What is behind the big tech companies’ job cuts?
The first sign of job cuts at Amazon came from LinkedIn posts from laid-off employees. Read more
Google to pay record $391m privacy settlement
Google will pay $391.5m (£330m) to settle allegations about how it collects data from users. Read more
Musk tells Twitter staff remote working will end
Elon Musk has told Twitter staff that remote working will end and "difficult times" lie ahead, according to reports. Read more
Facebook-owner Meta to cut 11,000 staff
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced that it will cut 13% of its workforce. Read more
