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Tech Life: Being watched
Words of warning about facial recognition, biometrics and artificial intelligence.
'The chatbot has transformed my life'
How AI tools are helping people with neurodiversity live their lives.
Why France's start-up champion has struggled abroad
Its appointment booking software is everywhere in France, but Doctolib has struggled...
TikTokers on why they have to delay ‘adulting’
People are taking to the app to highlight the difficulty in achieving “traditional”...
Tech Life: The women dating AI chatbots
What is it like to have an AI boyfriend? The women in China who date chatbots.
Can 'energy hog' hot tubs be greener?
Hot tubs are becoming a standard feature at holiday parks, but can they be made...
Australia wants to become a renewable energy superpower....
The country has come up with an ambitious plan to become the engine room of the...
Could AI put an end to animal testing?
Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly being used to help test new drugs...
Concern rises over AI in adult entertainment
AI in adult entertainment could have negative effects on society and individuals,...
'Insane' amounts of data spurs new storage tech
Storing information with holograms and in glass is being proposed to deal with a...
Gaming giant Steam accused of ripping off 14m UK gamers
Legal claim alleges Steam's market dominance means consumers are paying too much...
Investigating crime scenes in virtual reality
A team from the University of Dundee is developing ways to help investigators work...
'We are creating new crops five-times faster'
How artificial intelligence is increasingly helping the arable farming sector.
Dan's the man: Why Chinese women are looking to ChatGPT...
A jailbreak version of ChatGPT is becoming popular with women who prefer it to real...
Nasa astronaut distress message broadcast in error
Space agency says the clip was from a training exercise which was accidentally put...
Is Elon Musk worth his $56bn Tesla pay package?
He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have...
'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen'
A Spanish filmmaker turned the cameras on herself and made a "sextortion diary"...
Tesla investors back $56bn Musk pay deal
The multi-billionaire had campaigned for the payout, which is worth up to $56bn.
Virtual camera operators: The unsung heroes of esports
A different kind of esports pro explains how they capture all the action during...
US surgeon general wants social media warning labels
Vivek Murthy says social media increases the risk that children will experience...
Software giant Adobe accused of 'trapping customers'
Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made...
Building a $2bn online game by breaking the rules
How the Elder Scrolls Online survived a difficult launch to become a quiet gaming...
Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'?
Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs.
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...
TikTok faces fresh US pressure over child privacy
The allegation from US regulators adds to the growing pressure faced by the social...
Tech Life: Bionic arms and robotic thumbs
This week Tech Life has a special programme about the technology of artificial limbs.
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...
Tech Life: Detecting cancer using AI
The role machine learning can play in accurate blood tests for bowel cancer.
Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctioned
The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first...
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.
Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?
Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said...
Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track...
The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently...
India reviews iPhone factory for 'not hiring married women'
The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at...
The fastest data in the world
Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.
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...
Tech Life: If we could talk to the animals
Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.
How to decode your social media feeds this election
Marianna Spring talks through the tactics seen on the social media feeds of voters.
Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK
Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles...
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...
Fitbit denies update made devices unusable
More than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working...
India's ancient carpet weaving industry meets AI
Kashmir's handmade carpet industry is trying to maintain its traditions while staying...
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...
Spotify's filter fails to block explicit lyrics
Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit...
eBay to pay $59m over sales of pill-making tools
The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing...
Could AI 'trading bots' transform the world of investing?
Artificial intelligence is increasing being used to guide investments but risks...
Musk moves to shift Tesla's legal home to Texas
The multi-billionaire says the electric car maker will move immediately to hold...
Zuckerberg apologises as Senators grill tech CEOs
The fiery hearing was about the protection of children from exploitation and abuse...
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".
Suicide Squad game arrives after reviews storm
Kill the Justice League's release arrives as a debate over review copies rages online.
Zuckerberg wins on Wall Street after Washington hit
Meta shares surge as it reports a jump in users, ad sales and profits, despite Washington...
Facebook at 20: Four ways it changed the world
How the world's most popular social network has altered society, business and politics
Should we fear an attack of the voice clones?
Audio deepfakes are easy to make, hard to detect, and getting more convincing, experts...
British electric van maker enters administration
The UK-based operations of Arrival - once worth billions - have been placed in administration.
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...
Fake Biden video prompts call for Meta to label posts
The group says a fake video of President Biden on Facebook highlights an "incoherent"...
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...
The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating
New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.
Could airports make hydrogen work as a fuel?
Hydrogen is being touted as a fuel for aircrafts, but handling it at airports will...
Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot
The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help...
'Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea'
A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb...
Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake...
The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential...
Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers
Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details...
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...
'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...
'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...
Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring...
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...
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...
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...
Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology
After playing their farewell concert, the rock stars announce they will continue...
GTA 6: Trailer for new game revealed after online leak
Rockstar Games releases the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it was...
UK porn watchers could have faces scanned
New draft guidance sets out how porn websites and apps should stop children viewing...
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,...
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang confident about AI safety
The president and chief executive of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI...
