Executive order delaying TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off
The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.
21.01.2025 - 06:04

Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant
A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character.
21.01.2025 - 01:05

Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency
$Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.
20.01.2025 - 14:52

Why is TikTok back after being banned for one day?
What happens to TikTok in the US now that Donald Trump becomes president?
20.01.2025 - 12:15

TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge
TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.
19.01.2025 - 21:17

Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.
19.01.2025 - 10:01

UK set to introduce digital driving licences
The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory.
18.01.2025 - 12:18

TikTok creators mourn app where 'overnight' success is possible
Some creators told the BBC they will start to diversify where they post their content and lean in to platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
18.01.2025 - 01:06

TikTokers say goodbye to their 'Chinese spy'
Influencers have posted about leaving TikTok and moving to Rednote as the US is set to go ahead with a ban on Sunday.
17.01.2025 - 18:19

Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts
The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.
17.01.2025 - 13:40

BT scraps EV charging point scheme having only installed one
It hoped to turn 60,000 roadside green cabinets into chargers - but now says it will focus on wifi instead.
16.01.2025 - 13:35

All porn sites must 'robustly' verify UK user ages by July
Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages.
16.01.2025 - 10:41

US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure
The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.
15.01.2025 - 02:16

Tech Life: Trust and verify
This edition is all about facts, the future and finding our way.
14.01.2025 - 21:30

Google faces UK investigation over search dominance
The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK - the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.
14.01.2025 - 13:52

TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote as US ban looms
A swarm of "TikTok refugees" has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store.
14.01.2025 - 07:57

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

PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.
13.01.2025 - 19:36

Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme
The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.
13.01.2025 - 04:25

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

Politics content to be pushed on all Instagram and Threads users
Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.
09.01.2025 - 16:12

'Huge problems' with Instagram and Facebook changes, says oversight board
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.
08.01.2025 - 16:33

ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim
Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.
08.01.2025 - 12:10

Tech Life: A glimpse into the future of tech
Tech Life is at CES in Las Vegas, one of the world’s biggest consumer tech shows.
07.01.2025 - 21:30

Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
Meta says its platforms will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X.
07.01.2025 - 19:01

Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts
Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.
07.01.2025 - 12:52

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit
The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.
07.01.2025 - 11:23

US designates Tencent a Chinese military company
China's embassy in Washington branded the move as an "unreasonable suppression" of its firms.
07.01.2025 - 08:32

Nvidia unveils robot ambitions and powerful new gaming chips
The announcement was part of Mr Huang's address at CES, an annual technology show in Las Vegas.
07.01.2025 - 07:20

UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta
It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.
07.01.2025 - 03:35

Apple AI alert falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won darts final
An AI-generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.
03.01.2025 - 18:22

Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.
03.01.2025 - 15:59

Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China
Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday.
03.01.2025 - 07:04

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules
The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.
02.01.2025 - 23:55

30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?
From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?
01.01.2025 - 01:42

Tech Life looks forward to 2025
Want to know what’s in store for the tech world in 2025? Tech Life has got you covered.
31.12.2024 - 21:30

Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash
US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off.
31.12.2024 - 14:34

GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming
Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they're not the only games in town.
30.12.2024 - 03:15

The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)
How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefits
26.12.2024 - 02:44

Tech Life's look back at the year
We look back at the high and lows of another fascinating twelve months in tech
24.12.2024 - 01:00

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
20.12.2024 - 23:35

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
20.12.2024 - 01:05

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin
Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."
19.12.2024 - 17:47

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban
The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.
19.12.2024 - 05:44

Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?
06.12.2024 - 01:02

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.
03.12.2024 - 01:01

Why so many games are failing right now - and why others are breakout hits
Making games is hard and, in 2024, getting people to buy them is another challenge.
30.11.2024 - 04:03

Could a thermal camera reveal your home's hidden heat loss?
Thermal imaging tech has become cheaper and homeowners are using it to track down heat loss.
29.11.2024 - 01:05

The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.
22.11.2024 - 01:05

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans
India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.
19.11.2024 - 01:00

An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.
12.11.2024 - 01:00

Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.
08.11.2024 - 01:03

Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
05.11.2024 - 01:07

The house paints that promise much more than colour
Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.
01.11.2024 - 01:02

The green software that could make big carbon savings
Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.
25.10.2024 - 01:07

Will AI make work burnout worse?
As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.
23.10.2024 - 01:09

'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

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

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

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

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