Is working in big tech halal? Muslim workers are reckoning with the possibility that their jobs go against their religious obligations Before Ibtihal Aboussad was fired by Microsoft for protesting the company’s work with the Israeli military during a celebration of the firm’s 50th anniversary, she sent two emails. The first went to all of …
Davina Schonle prevented from entering event with eight-month-old and had to cancel meetings for tech startup An entrepreneur has told how she was left feeling “humiliated” after being turned away from London Tech Week, an annual corporate event, because she was with her baby daughter. Davina Schonle was prevented from entering the event on Monday …
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Tesla share price rises as former head of president’s ‘efficiency’ drive seems to retreat from explosive falling out Business live – latest updates Elon Musk has expressed contrition for some of his tweets about Donald Trump last week, in an apparent effort to retreat from an explosive falling out that has threatened to damage the …
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This year’s event showcased gaming’s evolving landscape, from blockbuster titles to standout indie projects • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here As protests exploded in Los Angeles last weekend, elsewhere in the city, a coterie of games journalists and developers were gathered together to play new games at the industry’s …
There’s a lot to take in at the yearly live video event: from Paralives to Felt That: Boxing, Dosa Divas to Resident Evil Requiem, here are our favourites The ninth mainstream instalment in the survival horror series returns us to the wreckage of Racoon City and promises a blend of cinematic action and psychological horror. …
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Peter Kyle, who is dyslexic and uses AI in his work, says government should look at how it ‘can transform education’ Artificial intelligence should be deployed to “level up” opportunities for dyslexic children, according to the UK science and technology secretary, Peter Kyle, who warned there was currently not enough human capacity to help people …
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Women’s personal information at risk of being harvested by private firms running their own versions, report warns Public health bodies should launch alternatives to commercial period tracker apps, experts have said, as a report warns women’s personal data is at risk of being harvested by private companies. Smartphone apps that track menstrual cycles are a …
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Ofcom looks into whether 4chan and file-sharing services failed to put measures to protect users from illegal content Britain’s media regulator, Ofcom, on Tuesday launched nine investigations into the internet message board 4chan as well as several file-sharing services over possible breaches of online safety laws. Britain’s Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, sets tougher …
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Many posts spread the idea that mayhem overtook LA while police confrontations were limited to a small part of the city LA protests – follow live People in LA: share your reaction to the protests and military mobilization Since protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles began, false and misleading claims about the ongoing demonstrations …
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As big companies become victims, here’s what you can do, from changing passwords to using two-step authentication Almost every week seems to bring news of a cyber-attack on a company, or organisation, and fears over what personal data the hackers have managed to get hold of. Continue reading… As big companies become victims, here’s what …
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