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Edinburgh Fringe: Can TikTok comedy stars cut it on stage?
They have millions of followers, but can they cut it in front of a crowd at the...
Virtual reality brings new vision to workplace training
Staff are being asked to put on VR goggles when they go on a course or team-building...
Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task.
Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies
Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries...
Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral...
Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem
Ernie, Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, is wary of sensitive subjects - and clearly dodges...
YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income
The BBC has also removed some shows featuring the comedian and actor from its streaming...
The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output
Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops...
The firms hoping to take psychedelic drugs mainstream
Start-ups are tweaking psychedelic compounds to treat mental health conditions.
Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content...
The law aims to force firms to remove illegal content and protect children from...
FTX: 'King of Crypto' parents sued over missing millions
Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are being sued as his bankrupt crypto firm FTX seeks...
Braverman and Facebook clash over private message plans
The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of...
Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy
The billionaire's forays into sensitive geopolitical issues and his global clout...
Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant...
The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its...
Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases
Millions in compensation will be paid out after the game tricked players into making...
Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed...
Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of...
Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence?
We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never...
Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false...
Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life...
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game...
It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in...
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk...
AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN
Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities...
Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI
George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright...
Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next...
Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they...
Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for UK approval
The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition...
Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate
With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed...
TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'
The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social...
Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg's next big...
Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the...
FTX: How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British...
As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they...
US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech
The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space...
Amazon takes on Microsoft as it invests billions in Anthropic
The company is in a race among big tech firms to exploit the potential of artificial...
Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter,...
A European Commission report says the network has the most disinformation of six...
Reddit to begin paying people for popular posts
The social media site will split revenue with contributors who are awarded "gold"...
Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss
In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation...
Fifa to EA Sports FC: Name change is big gamble for UK's...
The Fifa football video games are rebranded after a reported disagreement with the...
Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies...
ChatGPT can now access up to date information
The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but...
Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after...
They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal...
X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers
A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union...
The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed
A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions...
Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality'
At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced...
Fortnite maker Epic Games cutting 16% of workforce
The company says it is shedding the staff because it's spending "way more" than...
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan to retire from Sony next year
He said he took the decision due to issues he had living in Europe while working...
Apple to buck layoff trend by hiring UK AI staff
The tech giant's chief executive, Tim Cook, said he expects to increase investment.
The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions
Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up...
Why your new Apple iPhone 15 is overheating
The firm says a bug in its operating system and updates to apps like Instagram are...
Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake
The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and...
The people going 'monk mode' to limit social media use
A growing number of individuals are using apps to block access to social media and...
Meta: Can the firm's new headset stop virtual reality sickness?
Mark Zuckerberg claims VR motion sickness is getting better but will its new device...
Can tech stop India wasting so much of its harvest?
Tech firms say they have systems that can help prevent the huge loss of fresh produce...
TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription
The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid...
Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to...
Industry heavyweights behind Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers hits say AI doesn't have...
All Onewheel e-skateboards recalled worldwide after four...
A US watchdog cited a risk of crashes causing serious injuries, and the firm confirmed...
US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network
Dish Network will have to pay $150,000 for failing to move an old satellite far...
CEO: 'Why I take customer service calls'
Andy Yen, founder and CEO of tech company Proton, explains why he sometimes takes...
TikTok: Social media app shuts shop after Indonesia ban
The country's government banned the sale of goods on social media platforms to protect...
Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos
The Red Cross writes rules of engagement for civilian hackers as numbers rise
Can AI popstars make it in the real world?
Created using motion capture, graphics and AI software, Noonoouri is not your average...
Police access to passport photos 'risks public trust'
The government wants to allow police to search all passport images to catch criminals.
MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos
Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to...
Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of...
The makers of the latest in the stealth action series have put Arabic front and...
Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition...
The competition watchdog is investigating the tech giants' cloud computing dominance.
AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban
AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private...
Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe
Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of "harassment" in the two sides'...
Prada to design Nasa's new Moon suit
Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 Moon...
How a chatbot encouraged a man who wanted to kill the Queen
The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered...
The extreme robot arm that can chop up a ship
Giant robot arms with waterjets can slice up retired ships, but can they clean up...
Tweet saying FTX was 'fine' was false, court hears
The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX...
Snapchat: Snap AI chatbot 'may risk children's privacy'
The My AI feature could be shut down in the UK following an initial investigation...
The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste
Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose...
Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations
The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native...
Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs
The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations...
Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes
James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey...
How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians
New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians...
Unity: Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash
Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers...
Jewish parents told to delete social media apps
Some schools have suggested parents delete apps such as TikTok and Instagram due...
Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn
A committee of MPs say artists and sport clubs' reputations are at risk if they...
Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands
A new study looks at the environmental impact of artificial intelligence if current...
EU tells Meta to crack down on Israel-Hamas disinfo
The EU has written to Mark Zuckerberg warning him that the platform is being used...
Could an AI-created profile picture help you get a job?
Young adults are using artificial intelligence to make professional-looking headshot...
Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away
Electrical items such as vapes, fans, cables and USB sticks can all be recycled...
FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial
Chunks of the stolen $470m in cryptocurrency have been laundered every day since...
FNaF movie: Can Five Nights at Freddy's live up to the...
The long-awaited film version of Scott Cawthon's hit game is almost out - but will...
Can German engineering solve the challenges of fusion?
With extra government help German firms are attempting to make working fusion reactors.
TikTok latest firm after X and Meta to be warned by EU...
The platform follows X and Meta to be urged to step up efforts to stop the spread...
Quiz: Are these images real or AI?
Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or...
EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation
X, formerly Twitter, is being investigated by the EU over the possible spread of...
UK's nuclear fusion site ends experiments after 40 years
The JET laboratory, the focus of European fusion experiments for decades, carries...
Microsoft Activision: What does deal mean for gamers?
Call of Duty might be an Xbox exclusive one day, but not for at least 15 years.
Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty maker...
It comes after the UK approved the $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard, which...
What does TikTok's EGX sponsorship mean for the games industry?
The app's hoping to take on Twitch and YouTube to become the main stop for online...
TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos
The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning...
Amazon Prime Day deals include the chance to save £250...
Amazon Prime members can save up to 40 per cent on products in the Amazon Prime...
‘I wouldn’t have done that’ - Liam Halligan blasts Brexit-bashing...
GB News Economics and Business Editor Liam Halligan has criticised the former Governor...
British expats ‘locked out of pensions by Brexit rules'...
British expats are at risk of being locked out of their pensions due to UK bank...
Pensioners to get up to £300 to help pay for heating bills...
Pensioner households could get up to £300 extra from November 2023 via the Pensioner...
Ofgem considers £17 energy price cap hike to help prevent...
Energy regulator Ofgem is considering a one-off increase to the energy price cap...
Martin Lewis urges drivers to avoid huge car insurance...
Martin Lewis has called on drivers to look around for other car insurance policies...
Wilko sale warning after shopper loses £200 to fraudsters
Members of the public have lost up to £200 in recent months after scammers tried...
HSBC warns savers there’s just one week left to get its...
HSBC UK has today reminded savers that the time-limited rate of 5.70 per cent being...
Savers face ‘bigger threat than inflation’ as those benefitting...
Savers are facing an increasing risk of being hit by a tax charge which poses a...
