Tag: Elon Musk
Tech Digest daily roundup: Elon Musk denies Twitter lay offs ‘to avoid payouts’
Elon Musk has denied a New York Times report that he plans to lay off Twitter workers before the start of next month to avoid having to make payouts. Replying […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: GM Motors pulls Twitter ads after Elon Musk takeover
The largest automaker in the US has pulled paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk completed his takeover of the social media company. Musk’s $44bn (£38bn) deal to buy Twitter completed […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover
Elon Musk has completed his $44bn (£38bn) takeover of Twitter after months of toing and froing over the deal. His first move was to fire the social media company’s top […]
Elon Musk completes $44 million Twitter deal. 5 social media sites launched by celebs
The world’s wealthiest man, Elon Musk has completed a $44 billion takeover of the social media site, Twitter. The deal comes after months of talks and rumours of Musk’s takeover, and […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: 5G is overhyped, claims study
5G connectivity is overhyped – and many users are yet to experience improvements in mobile speed or reliability, says a new study. Research from Uswitch.com found one in six mobile […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Fiesta no more as Ford makes way for EVs
Ford has announced the end of one of the most popular cars ever sold in the UK – the Fiesta. By the end of June next year, no more Fiestas […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: TikTok to raise livestreaming age to 18
TikTok is raising its minimum age for livestreaming from 16 to 18 from next month. A BBC News investigation found hundreds of accounts going live from Syrian refugee camps, with […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: EU votes to use USB-C connectors as standard
The European Parliament has voted to introduce an EU standard charging port for mobile phones. By 2024 all phones, tablets and cameras will have to use USB-C connectors, the current […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Vodafone and Three in merger talks
Vodafone is in talks with Three about merging their UK businesses. It would mean the third and fourth largest mobile phone networks respectively combining to create a business with 27 […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Elon Musk unveils Tesla humanoid robot Optimus
Elon Musk has unveiled a prototype of Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, which the electric car maker aims to mass produce in the millions and sell for under £18,000. The billionaire […]