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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.

Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans

Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips

Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms.

Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient.

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users

The site formerly known as Twitter is giving premium access to those with more than 2,500 verified followers.

X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users

Google using AI to create search answers in UK trial

Some users will get AI-generated 'overviews' in their Google search results when they ask questions.

Google using AI to create search answers in UK trial

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Services have been restored after users of Meta platforms reported problems on Wednesday.

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage