Ofcom: Clear link between online posts and violent disorder
Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven".
22.10.2024 - 17:09

Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.
22.10.2024 - 13:03

Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images
Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.
22.10.2024 - 06:07

TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project
Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.
21.10.2024 - 06:34

US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles
19.10.2024 - 01:27

Trump says Apple boss called him to complain about EU
The EU ordered Apple to pay Ireland billions in unpaid taxes in September.
18.10.2024 - 17:01

Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.
18.10.2024 - 16:23

Instagram defends new teen safety features after criticism
Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.
18.10.2024 - 13:20

Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.
18.10.2024 - 12:08

Netflix raises prices as password boost fades
The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.
18.10.2024 - 09:57

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.
18.10.2024 - 01:03

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill
17.10.2024 - 07:00

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps
New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.
17.10.2024 - 05:34

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks
We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?
17.10.2024 - 01:10

Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal
The hacker downloaded sensitive data from the company and used it to send a ransom demand.
16.10.2024 - 16:13

Twitch streamer Asmongold suspended after Palestinian rant
The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments.
16.10.2024 - 13:25

UK considering EU-style common charging cable
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.
15.10.2024 - 13:54

Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.
15.10.2024 - 06:54

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.
15.10.2024 - 04:19

Why there's a rush of African satellite launches
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.
15.10.2024 - 01:01

Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.
14.10.2024 - 17:50

Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.
13.10.2024 - 22:26

From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?
As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.
13.10.2024 - 02:02

How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact?
Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on.
13.10.2024 - 01:00

Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.
12.10.2024 - 02:46

Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed
Elon Musk revealed a prototype of the long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood film studio - but investors aren't wowed.
11.10.2024 - 18:10

Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases
Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.
11.10.2024 - 01:01

Google threatened with being broken up by US
The US Government considers whether Google should spin off the Android operating system and Chrome browser.
09.10.2024 - 15:44

Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin
Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet.
09.10.2024 - 11:45

Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine
The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts.
09.10.2024 - 01:05

TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health
A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children.
08.10.2024 - 22:59

eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears
The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October.
08.10.2024 - 22:15

Wait a few more minutes for an electric Uber, says boss
The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars.
08.10.2024 - 11:37

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals
It is among several remedies ordered in a case brought against the firm by Fortnite-maker Epic Games.
08.10.2024 - 03:05

Could you switch careers into cyber-security?
From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.
08.10.2024 - 01:08

Mystery surrounds Musk interview with US regulators
Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now there is mystery over whether he attended yesterday's hearing
04.10.2024 - 11:31

Google introduces new way to search by filming video
It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence.
03.10.2024 - 18:00

Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow
The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans.
03.10.2024 - 06:20

OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal
The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.
02.10.2024 - 23:07

Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations
We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe
01.10.2024 - 21:30

Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom
Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.
01.10.2024 - 01:06

Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.
27.09.2024 - 02:27

How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis
Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.
27.09.2024 - 01:04

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?
The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.
25.09.2024 - 18:51

Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?
We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.
24.09.2024 - 21:30

Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work
To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.
24.09.2024 - 01:09

Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?
Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?
20.09.2024 - 11:41

Would you let AI plan your next holiday?
Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?
20.09.2024 - 01:07

Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.
19.09.2024 - 15:51

School calls time on pupils' smart devices
A Sheffield school bans pupils from using smartphones and watches on its premises.
19.09.2024 - 07:06

Tech Life: Mapping a changing world
How live updating of online maps is helping humanitarian work around the world.
17.09.2024 - 21:30

New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?
Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.
13.09.2024 - 01:02

Tech Life: X in Brazil
What do social media users do when their preferred platform is banned ?
10.09.2024 - 21:30

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission blasts off
The expedition, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will attempt the world's first private spacewalk.
10.09.2024 - 12:48

Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested
Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.
06.09.2024 - 01:01

Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry
South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.
03.09.2024 - 01:07

Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'
The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.
31.08.2024 - 01:01

Tech Life: The voice cloning lawsuit
Two voice actors take legal action claiming their voices were stolen and cloned using AI.
27.08.2024 - 21:30

Five tips for turning gaming from a hobby to a job
Gaming: Five tips for turning your hobby into a job
25.08.2024 - 18:57

When vets are scarce what can farmers do?
In Vietnam farmers are being encouraged to track the use of antibiotics and monitor disease.
23.08.2024 - 01:05

Tech Life: AI helps doctors detect lung cancer
AI is acting as a second pair of eyes for radiologists examining X-rays.
20.08.2024 - 21:30

Could this little robot help rehabilitate stroke patients?
Robotic "coaches" programmed to guide stroke patients through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland.
20.08.2024 - 17:52

The mind-bending mirrors behind advanced technology
Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines.
20.08.2024 - 01:02

Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?
Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.
16.08.2024 - 01:01

No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes
Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.
15.08.2024 - 01:26

Tech Life: Olympic esports and Saudi Arabia
The IOC announced the inaugural games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Not all are happy
13.08.2024 - 21:30

The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India
New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India.
13.08.2024 - 01:01

NYC using drones to warn residents of floods
NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as a weather warning system.
07.08.2024 - 16:52

Tech Life: Turning the tables on romance scammers
We speak to the BBC journalist who exposed an online con.
06.08.2024 - 21:30

‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter
Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work.
05.08.2024 - 23:11

Tech Life: When the power goes
The impact of internet outages in Bangladesh, and power cuts in South Africa and Cuba
30.07.2024 - 21:30

Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress
Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has a rare neurological condition that makes it difficult for her to speak.
26.07.2024 - 00:49