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Building a $2bn online game by breaking the rules
How the Elder Scrolls Online survived a difficult launch to become a quiet gaming...
Apple scraps its Pay Later loan scheme
It marks a retreat for the technology giant from plans to offer traditional financial...
Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's...
The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really...
Tech Life: Bionic arms and robotic thumbs
This week Tech Life has a special programme about the technology of artificial limbs.
TikTok faces fresh US pressure over child privacy
The allegation from US regulators adds to the growing pressure faced by the social...
Don't blame us for people suffering - London hospital hackers
They claim the cyber attack - which has disrupted more than 1,000 procedures - was...
Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams
The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the...
US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links
Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant...
Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips
The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software...
TikTok confirms it offered US government a 'kill switch'
The platform made the disclosure as part of its legal challenge against a law forcing...
Stolen test data and NHS numbers published by hospital...
Experts say the hack is one of the most "significant and harmful" cyber attacks...
Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire
At least 22 people have been confirmed dead while eight others were injured, local...
Apple in breach of law on App Store, says EU
It is the first time a company has been found to be in breach of the Digital Markets...
The screen tech that can do almost anything
New technology promises TV and phone screens that use much less electricity than...
Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctioned
The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first...
Tech Life: Detecting cancer using AI
The role machine learning can play in accurate blood tests for bowel cancer.
World's biggest music labels sue over AI copyright
Sony, Universal and Warner claim AI software steals music to "spit out" similar...
VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian
Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by almost 50% after the...
Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company
His removal comes four years after he was abruptly dropped by streaming platform,...
What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem?
Tech firms commonly highlight their use of AI, but in some cases it may be exaggerated.
Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track...
The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently...
Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?
Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said...
India reviews iPhone factory for 'not hiring married women'
The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at...
EU says Instagram’s paid ad-free option breaches rules
The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to...
The fastest data in the world
Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.
Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK
Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles...
How to decode your social media feeds this election
Marianna Spring talks through the tactics seen on the social media feeds of voters.
Tech Life: If we could talk to the animals
Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.
AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions
The tech giant says it will be difficult to meet its net zero target due to AI using...
How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple
The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.
Where have all the UK tech 'unicorns' gone?
Only six UK firms became a unicorn last year by achieving a valuation of more than...
MP urges social media ban for under 16s
Conservative MP Miriam Cates called on Rishi Sunak to consider banning under 16s...
Should AI play an ever-growing role in tackling crime?
Artificial intelligence is being increasingly used by police forces, but critics...
Why private helicopters are still in demand
Despite the flagging economy, demand is strong for helicopters and new models are...
India's ancient carpet weaving industry meets AI
Kashmir's handmade carpet industry is trying to maintain its traditions while staying...
Fitbit denies update made devices unusable
More than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working...
Tech bosses to testify over child safety concerns
Senators say Meta, X, TikTok, Discord and Snap are not doing enough to protect children...
Judge annuls Musk's 'unfathomable' $56bn Tesla pay
The court found the process of deciding Elon Musk's huge 2018 pay award was "deeply...
eBay to pay $59m over sales of pill-making tools
The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing...
Spotify's filter fails to block explicit lyrics
Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit...
Could AI 'trading bots' transform the world of investing?
Artificial intelligence is increasing being used to guide investments but risks...
Zuckerberg apologises as Senators grill tech CEOs
The fiery hearing was about the protection of children from exploitation and abuse...
Musk moves to shift Tesla's legal home to Texas
The multi-billionaire says the electric car maker will move immediately to hold...
TikTok pulls Taylor Swift and The Weeknd's music
It comes after a licensing rights row between the platform and the artists' record...
AI will not be the destroyer of jobs, says Bank chief
Bank of England governor says AI has "great potential" as Lords report urges UK...
Former CIA hacker sentenced to 40 years in prison
Joshua Schulte, 35, was convicted in 2022 for the largest data breach in the history...
Guinea pigs in luxury shed become TikTok hit
More than 140 of the animals live in the air-conditioned shed - dubbed "the Ritz".
Zuckerberg wins on Wall Street after Washington hit
Meta shares surge as it reports a jump in users, ad sales and profits, despite Washington...
Suicide Squad game arrives after reviews storm
Kill the Justice League's release arrives as a debate over review copies rages online.
Should we fear an attack of the voice clones?
Audio deepfakes are easy to make, hard to detect, and getting more convincing, experts...
Facebook at 20: Four ways it changed the world
How the world's most popular social network has altered society, business and politics
British electric van maker enters administration
The UK-based operations of Arrival - once worth billions - have been placed in administration.
Fake Biden video prompts call for Meta to label posts
The group says a fake video of President Biden on Facebook highlights an "incoherent"...
Snap to lay off 'approximately' 10% of its staff
The firm said in 2023 it had 5,000 employees, suggesting around 500 people are facing...
The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning
Tech firms have developed AI-powered sensors that can detect bacteria in food.
The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial...
Could airports make hydrogen work as a fuel?
Hydrogen is being touted as a fuel for aircrafts, but handling it at airports will...
The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating
New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.
'Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea'
A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb...
Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot
The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help...
Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers
Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details...
Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake...
The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential...
Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past
Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital...
TikTok: US judge blocks Montana's ban citing free speech
Chinese-owned app welcomes the ruling against "unconstitutional law" due to come...
'Red gold': Why saffron production is dwindling in India
The spice saffron fetches huge sums of money, but is hard to grow and Indian production...
'Sued by my abuser for millions, I set up a social network...
The app that gives women a place to speak out about sexual harassment and other...
Why weather in games is getting more realistic
Dynamic weather is a rumoured feature in GTA 6. But what is it, and what does it...
Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring...
How weather apps are trying to be more accurate
Forecasters are continuing to offer more real-time updates and personalised recommendations.
Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would...
Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology
After playing their farewell concert, the rock stars announce they will continue...
Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks
Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds...
UK porn watchers could have faces scanned
New draft guidance sets out how porn websites and apps should stop children viewing...
GTA 6: Trailer for new game revealed after online leak
Rockstar Games releases the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it was...
Ex-Tesla employee casts doubt on car safety
A whistleblower believes the self-driving vehicle technology is not safe enough...
Sony debuts first PS5 controller for disabled gamers
The Access Controller is a 'highly customisable kit' of buttons, triggers and sticks,...
23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked
Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech...
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang confident about AI safety
The president and chief executive of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI...
Bitcoin rally: Is El Salvador's Bitcoin bet paying off?
President Bukele is celebrating as his $120m Bitcoin reserve is finally in the black...
Google claims new Gemini AI 'thinks more carefully'
Tech giant says Gemini will supercharge existing products, and take on market leader...
Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims
Facebook and Instagram are rife with child abuse, the New Mexico attorney general...
GTA 6: Streams soar for 70s rocker Tom Petty thanks to...
Tom Petty's B-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in...
ChatGPT tool could be abused by scammers and hackers
A cutting-edge tool from Open AI appears to be poorly moderated, allowing it to...
The people creating digital clones of themselves
Business leaders and experts are making online copies of themselves to answer the...
The Game Awards 2023: How orchestra chief makes the famous...
The Game Awards' conductor talks creating a Games of the Year medley and the return...
Lego Fortnite: Gaming giant launches Minecraft rival
The new co-operative survival game mode sees players crafting items with Lego bricks.
Facebook and Messenger to automatically encrypt messages
The Home Secretary James Cleverly says he's "incredibly disappointed" by Meta's...
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year
The Wonka star announces Baldur's Gate 3 has won Game of the Year at the popular...
The weird materials behind sustainable furniture
Seaweed, coffee bean shells and fungus are all being employed to cut the use of...
Mobile phones: Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharging
Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their...
Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better
Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still...
Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat
It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers...
AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial...
The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement.
Microsoft's links with OpenAI to be examined by competition...
The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if links between the two could...
Grand Theft Auto 6: Car-top twerking, flamingos in a crazy...
The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer depicts the city's extremes - what does it tell us...
Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew...
The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter - now X - but its owner has now...
The pro gamer who has to rely upon sound alone
How video games are continuing to become more accessible for people with impaired...
TikTok Shop Indonesia to reopen after $1.5bn deal
In October, TikTok Shop shut down in Indonesia to comply with new rules in South...
Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023
Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in...
Could there be a gold rush for buried hydrogen?
Many see hydrogen as the green fuel of the future so underground deposits of the...
