Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.Its warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tyre pressure and increasing the risk of a crash, the manufacturer said. The issue affects some Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles, Tesla added.It will be resolved through a free software update.Letters notifying owners of the affected cars are expected to be sent ...

Group 1 - Meta has donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration fund, indicating an effort to mend ties with the president-elect [1][2] - The donation follows a history of strained relations between Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump, including threats made by Trump regarding Zuckerberg's influence on the election [1][6] - Zuckerberg and his advisers have engaged with key figures in Trump's administration, including a meeting with Marco Rubio and a private demonstration of Meta's smart glasses for Trump [3][4] Group 2 - The inauguration fund donation is intended to support events surrounding the swearing-in ceremony in January [3] - Zuckerberg's previous concerns about Trump's policies, such as the travel ban, highlight the complexity of their relationship [6]

A "technical issue" is impacting users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta has said.In a statement on the X social media platform, the tech firm wrote: "We're aware that a technical issue is impacting some users' ability to access our apps. "We're working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience."According to Downdetector, which allows people to report problems with popular apps and websites, shows a big spike in reports of issues with Meta services shor ...

Microsoft has said it is "investigating an issue" after users reported problems with Outlook and Teams.In a post on X, Microsoft 365 Status said: "We're investigating an issue impacting users attempting to access Exchange Online or functionality within Microsoft Teams calendar." Microsoft Exchange Online is a service that delivers email, calendar, contacts, and tasks from PCs, the web, and phones.Down Detector, a website that tracks outages, said problems started at approximately 8am on Monday morning.It sa ...

Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.The proposed breakup has been floated in a 23-page document filed by the US Justice Department. It also calls for lawmakers to impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favouring its own search engine.If the rules were brought in, it would essentially result in Google being highly regulated for 10 years.Google controls about 90% of the online search market and ...

Nvidia, the chipmaker driving the boom in artificial intelligence (AI), has seen fresh falls in its share price following an earnings report amid continued supply chain constraints.Its third quarter trading update showed demand for its top generative AI chips would continue to outstrip supply for at least a year. Some would argue it is a nice problem to have but those curbs on revenue have been widely blamed for Nvidia failing to smash market expectations for revenues this year, holding back its performance ...

Lawsuit Overview - Consumer rights group Which? is suing Apple for £3 billion over alleged anti-competitive practices related to iCloud storage [1] - The lawsuit claims Apple breached UK competition law by giving iCloud preferential treatment and stifling competition, potentially affecting 40 million UK customers [1][2] - Apple rejects the claims and states it will vigorously defend itself, emphasizing customer choice and data transfer ease [4][5] Allegations Against Apple - Apple is accused of making it difficult for users to use alternative cloud storage providers, effectively "trapping" customers into using iCloud [2] - The lawsuit alleges Apple overcharged customers by limiting competition and not allowing full phone data backup with third-party providers [1][2] - Once users exceed the free 5GB iCloud limit, they are required to pay for additional storage, which the lawsuit claims is anti-competitive [3] Potential Outcomes - If successful, UK Apple customers who used iCloud since October 2015 could receive an average payout of £70 per person [6][7] - The lawsuit could set a precedent for similar cases, as Apple is also facing antitrust lawsuits in the US over its iPhone ecosystem [7][8] Broader Industry Context - This lawsuit is part of a larger trend of legal challenges against big tech companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung over anti-competitive practices [8][9] - Google has faced similar antitrust cases, including a ruling that it holds an illegal monopoly over the internet search market and its Android app store [9][10] - Advocacy groups emphasize the need for government intervention to hold corporations accountable and enforce competition laws [10][12]

Google has reportedly racked up a fine of more than two undecillion rubles (two followed by 36 zeros) after it removed state-run and pro-government accounts from YouTube.Put another way, an undecillion is a trillion times a trillion times a trillion. The fine is far greater than the world's total GDP, estimated at $110 trillion by the International Monetary Fund.Google - which owns YouTube - has a current stock market value of $2.16 trillion, so probably won't be stumping up the cash any time soon.The fine ...

Apple Intelligence is rolling out on certain iPhones, iPads and Macs around the world. The artificial intelligence (AI) now helps Apple users with things like writing, emailing and photo curation. "This is the beginning of an exciting new era," said Apple chief executive Tim Cook on X. But, for many users in the UK, it won't be immediately available until they change their settings. In order to install Apple Intelligence, in the UK, users with iPhone 16s, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad with A17 Pro ...

Quarter pounders have been returned to McDonald's menus after an E.coli outbreak in the US, but the fast-food giant has warned cases are still expected to rise. Earlier this month, there was an outbreak of the disease linked to a facility that supplied 900 McDonald's restaurants. One person died and 75 others were left sick, as other fast-food chains, including Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, took action as well, pulling the contaminated ingredient, slivered onions, from their menu. Image: File p ...