'Fast tech' warning as demand for cheap gadgets heats up
A not-for-profit warns cheap, quickly disposed of gadgets could become the new "fast-fashion"
25.06.2025 - 01:02

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis
Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.
24.06.2025 - 12:39

Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UK
The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market.
24.06.2025 - 11:02

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
24.06.2025 - 01:08

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope
The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.
23.06.2025 - 18:35

Tesla robotaxi 'low-key' launch in Texas
Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu.
23.06.2025 - 12:52

Grow a Garden: The surprise Roblox gaming hit
It's breaking records for online gaming - what's behind its growing appeal?
21.06.2025 - 01:58

BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content use
It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI.
20.06.2025 - 15:57

Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
20.06.2025 - 01:02

Trump confirms further delay to TikTok ban or sale deadline
It's the third time the date has been moved back by Trump since he took office in January.
19.06.2025 - 20:26

Texas Instruments pledges 'historic' $60bn US chip investment
The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America.
19.06.2025 - 04:19

Print and shoot: How 3D-printed guns are spreading online
The technology to build your own lethal weapon is promoted on social media
19.06.2025 - 02:17

OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff
Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival.
18.06.2025 - 16:15

Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says
The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.
18.06.2025 - 02:15

Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant
Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller.
17.06.2025 - 23:31

Tech Life
Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.
17.06.2025 - 21:32

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.
17.06.2025 - 17:09

Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made
It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name.
17.06.2025 - 12:34

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
17.06.2025 - 01:16

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app
People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.
16.06.2025 - 15:00

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
15.06.2025 - 02:29

Meta AI searches made public - but do all its users realise?
Meta AI users may be inadvertently making their searches public without realising it.
13.06.2025 - 14:01

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
13.06.2025 - 01:05

Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps
The apps use artificial intelligence to create fake nude images of people without their consent.
12.06.2025 - 16:07

Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes
Leading artists said the bill needed to be changed to protect them from having their work copied by AI.
12.06.2025 - 14:13

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images
The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".
12.06.2025 - 02:11

WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data
The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."
11.06.2025 - 18:01

Tech Life
In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.
10.06.2025 - 21:32

4chan and porn site investigated by Ofcom over online safety
Nine companies are under investigation by Ofcom, using powers of the Online Safety Act.
10.06.2025 - 13:01

Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK
The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring.
10.06.2025 - 10:30

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
10.06.2025 - 01:04

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
10.06.2025 - 01:01

Xbox handheld console finally revealed after a decade of speculation
The ROG Xbox Ally will use Game Pass on-the-go - meaning subscribers start off with hundreds of games.
09.06.2025 - 12:07

Government considers social media time limits for children
The BBC understands proposals include a two-hour cap on apps and a 22:00 curfew.
08.06.2025 - 20:23

Tech Now
Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert.
07.06.2025 - 03:00

Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?
Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.
07.06.2025 - 01:18

NatWest fixes app outage which left customers fuming
More than 3,000 people have reported problems during what is the latest in a long line of banking IT failures.
06.06.2025 - 17:05

M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO
The criminals told the retailer's boss he could make things "fast and easy" if he complied with their demands.
06.06.2025 - 07:39

Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts
Tesla shares plunged 14%, marking one of the steepest declines in months as Musk and Trump battled online.
05.06.2025 - 23:46

Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2
One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales.
05.06.2025 - 13:34

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
05.06.2025 - 01:01

Tech Life
Protecting your personal data when a company gets into financial difficulty.
03.06.2025 - 21:30

The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.
03.06.2025 - 01:04

Tech Now
Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden.
31.05.2025 - 03:00

US green energy firms brace for federal funding cuts
Billions of dollars of US federal funding for green energy projects hangs in the balance.
30.05.2025 - 01:04

Tech Life
Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away.
27.05.2025 - 21:30

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.
27.05.2025 - 01:03

Tech Now
A new form of testing claims to predict how likely an unborn child is to develop diseases.
24.05.2025 - 02:00

Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech
Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.
20.05.2025 - 01:13

The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence
Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.
16.05.2025 - 01:22

The monthly AI or real quiz: May 2025
Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!
15.05.2025 - 19:16

How to avoid a puncture on the Moon
Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.
13.05.2025 - 01:08

Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works
An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.
09.05.2025 - 01:37

Who should you trust for a weather forecast?
Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.
02.05.2025 - 01:01