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Thursday

China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says
Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.
27.03.2025 - 02:52

Tougher rules needed to protect young people online, report warns
The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.
27.03.2025 - 02:49

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack
Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.
27.03.2025 - 02:25

Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game
A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight.
27.03.2025 - 01:04

Wednesday

23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data
Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.
26.03.2025 - 17:42

What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it?
Experts say using even such a privacy-focussed platform for national security matters is very unusual.
26.03.2025 - 10:51

Tuesday

Tech Life
Noland Arbaugh has a chip in his brain to translate his thoughts into computer commands.
25.03.2025 - 21:32

Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla
The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.
25.03.2025 - 04:24

Monday

Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK
The firm is considering asking people to pay to remove ads if they do not want their data to be tracked.
24.03.2025 - 16:45

DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection
The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.
24.03.2025 - 10:42

Sunday

The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain - thanks to Elon Musk
Noland Arbaugh tells the BBC how being the first Neuralink patient has changed his life.
23.03.2025 - 02:04

Saturday

Click
Lara Lewington explores how technology and AI are transforming what it means to be human.
22.03.2025 - 02:00

Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss's online safety advice sparks debate
Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform.
22.03.2025 - 01:54

Friday

'Chubby filter' pulled from TikTok after user backlash
Critics say the AI tool - which made people look overweight - was a form of body-shaming.
21.03.2025 - 17:55

Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers
A union says it should instead pay drivers more so they can take time off with their families.
21.03.2025 - 17:11

The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles
Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.
21.03.2025 - 01:02

Wednesday

Google agrees to pay $28m in racial bias lawsuit
The tech giant confirmed it had "reached a resolution" but rejected the allegations made against it.
19.03.2025 - 05:50

Tuesday

Tech Life: Archiving achievement
How the US government’s crackdown on diversity deleted women’s military contributions.
18.03.2025 - 21:30

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.
18.03.2025 - 02:27

Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech
Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.
18.03.2025 - 01:08

Monday

Telegram founder allowed to leave France following arrest
The billionaire has been accused of failing to properly moderate his app to reduce criminality.
17.03.2025 - 16:12

Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers
Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.
17.03.2025 - 01:02

Saturday

It's not a competition! The collaborative video game loved by players
Josef Fares has found big success with co-operative two player games. Why aren't others doing the same?
15.03.2025 - 01:14

Friday

Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret
The BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public.
14.03.2025 - 18:20

Two judges order Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back
The workers were laid off as part of the president's plan to scale back the size of the US government.
14.03.2025 - 12:18

Thursday

'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption
The prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.
13.03.2025 - 19:40

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.
13.03.2025 - 11:03

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.
13.03.2025 - 01:04

Wednesday

Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go
It is amongst the highest-grossing mobile games in the world, with 30 million monthly players.
12.03.2025 - 18:14

Tuesday

Global smartwatch sales fall for first time
Market researchers say the slumping popularity of the market-leading Apple Watch was to blame
11.03.2025 - 17:39

Google Chromecast users' fury at second day of TV streaming issue
Google says it is aware of an issue impacting some Chromecast devices and is working to fix.
11.03.2025 - 13:16

Monday

From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China
China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.
10.03.2025 - 23:34

Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'
The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.
10.03.2025 - 02:24

North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack
Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist.
10.03.2025 - 02:11

Friday

'A pig in lipstick': Trump's strategic Bitcoin reserve criticised
The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.
07.03.2025 - 21:01

Grandmother gets X-rated message after Apple AI fail
Louise Littlejohn said she was shocked and then laughed when she received the error strewn voicemail transcription.
07.03.2025 - 18:15

Plan to make phone use safer for teens watered down
The MP behind the bill says proposals have been altered in a bid to gain government support.
07.03.2025 - 17:47

Thursday

Banks to pay customers millions after month's worth of IT outages
MPs have discovered banking services went offline for more than 800 hours over a two year period.
06.03.2025 - 17:05

Tuesday

Tech Life: The doctor will see you now
Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana.
04.03.2025 - 21:32

Friday

Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?
Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help?
28.02.2025 - 01:06

Tuesday

Tech Life: Could AI pick the next James Bond?
With Amazon in charge of James Bond, could they use AI for scripts and casting?
25.02.2025 - 21:30

Countries compete to keep skilled young workers
EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?
25.02.2025 - 01:03

Sunday

Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies
From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?
23.02.2025 - 01:28

Friday

Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?
Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.
21.02.2025 - 01:40

Tuesday

Tech Life: Human life under the oceans
Plans are underway for humans to live and work in underwater habitats for long durations
18.02.2025 - 21:32

Monday

Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'
India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.
17.02.2025 - 23:27

Tuesday

Tech Life: Decoding the brain
Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ?
11.02.2025 - 21:32

Watch: Why Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. BBC Verify explains why Google made the change.
11.02.2025 - 18:27

Why do kindness influencers get criticised?
Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work.
11.02.2025 - 01:31

Why employees smuggle AI into work
Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers.
04.02.2025 - 01:08

Thursday

Leaving X can be a tricky decision for brands
Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.
30.01.2025 - 01:18

Tuesday

Tech Life: Not as dead as a dodo?
How one company is trying to bring extinct animals like the dodo back to life
28.01.2025 - 21:30

Will young developers take on key open source software?
The founders of important open source software are getting older, who will take over?
28.01.2025 - 01:01

GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?
14.01.2025 - 01:09

Friday

How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases
Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.
10.01.2025 - 01:17