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Friday

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services
The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption.
26.07.2024 - 20:31

CrowdStrike boss says 97% of crashed systems fixed
It's estimated 8.5 million devices were disabled by a faulty update from the cyber-security firm.
26.07.2024 - 11:39

Actors go on strike over video games AI threat
The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months.
26.07.2024 - 06:44

What's behind the global self-storage boom?
Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage.
26.07.2024 - 01:17

Thursday

ChatGPT reveals search feature in Google challenge
OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its artificial intelligence (AI) bot.
25.07.2024 - 22:31

CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher
Cybersecurity firm is branded a "clown show" for gesture after an update caused widespread disruption.
25.07.2024 - 11:56

Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real'
A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.
25.07.2024 - 01:09

Wednesday

Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria
The scammers were posing as young women online to trick people into sending sexually explicit material.
24.07.2024 - 18:34

Why tech bros are turning to Trump
The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum.
24.07.2024 - 02:08

Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year
The billionaire has been pushing Tesla to cut costs as car sales weaken.
24.07.2024 - 01:37

Tuesday

Tech Life: Turning the racetrack electric
We're at the Formula E season finale, exploring how the tech has advanced over 10 years.
23.07.2024 - 21:30

Cyber-security firm rejects $23bn Google takeover
In an internal memo to staff, the firm's founder and chief executive said he was 'flattered'.
23.07.2024 - 17:37

Google U-turn over long-running plan to ditch cookies
The UK’s privacy watchdog said it was 'disappointed' by the decision not to block internet tracking.
23.07.2024 - 12:36

Monday

CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues
Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage.
22.07.2024 - 22:16

IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS
NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption.
22.07.2024 - 01:46

Saturday

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage
Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites.
20.07.2024 - 13:50

Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos
The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.
20.07.2024 - 06:42

IT outage exposes fragility of tech infrastructure
Ultimately, when systems wobble, there is little that can be done - except wait for a fix.
20.07.2024 - 02:43

Friday

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How a software bug from Crowdstrike affected Microsoft Windows systems around the world.
19.07.2024 - 23:00

CrowdStrike says IT problems will take time to fix
Experts say the manual fix required means it could take days for big organisations to get back to normal.
19.07.2024 - 16:54

CrowdStrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage
A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.
19.07.2024 - 14:11

Mass IT outage affects airlines, hospitals, media and banks
Cyber-security firm Crowdstrike said its update had caused the problem on computers running Windows.
19.07.2024 - 12:24

What will future aerial dogfights look like?
AI with dogfighting ability is being developed by the UK and US air forces.
19.07.2024 - 01:01

Thursday

Can we make work meetings more bearable?
The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants.
18.07.2024 - 09:01

Wednesday

Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender identity law
Mr Musk wants to move his two high-profile firms from California to Texas over controversial new law.
17.07.2024 - 11:35

Tuesday

Tech Life: Athletes using technology to improve performance
How do athletes use technology to improve their performance?
16.07.2024 - 21:30

Microsoft's hire of start-up staff probed as possible merger
If the CMA finds there has been a 'merger' between Microsoft and Inflection, it will investigate further.
16.07.2024 - 18:09

Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages
A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI.
16.07.2024 - 12:06

Olympic esports will level the playing field, says boss
The CEO of one of competitive gaming's top teams says the new event will draw new audiences.
16.07.2024 - 11:56

Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?
Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided.
16.07.2024 - 10:31

'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled
Oxford Ionics claim to have created the first quantum chip of its kind that could be mass-produced.
16.07.2024 - 07:04

Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban
The move comes after sales and distribution of its products were banned by the Biden administration.
16.07.2024 - 06:42

How AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers
In a struggling games industry AI has been hailed as a possible saviour. But not everyone's convinced.
16.07.2024 - 01:05

Saturday

As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?
As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?
13.07.2024 - 04:02

Friday

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users
The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users.
12.07.2024 - 22:49

Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm
Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation.
12.07.2024 - 01:02

Thursday

Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system
Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.
11.07.2024 - 23:14

Palestinians say Microsoft unfairly closing their accounts
More than 20 Palestinians say they have been kicked off Skype, a popular tool for contacting relatives.
11.07.2024 - 16:27

Wednesday

Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking $500m in severance
A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Mr Musk's takeover of the site.
10.07.2024 - 19:54

Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring
The devices have high profile users, including Kim Kardashian and and some England footballers.
10.07.2024 - 17:05

Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight
The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana on a demonstration mission.
10.07.2024 - 04:31

Tuesday

Tech Life: The tech that refuses to die
We look at old tech that's been around for decades and is still useful.
09.07.2024 - 21:30

Is AI the answer for better government services?
Governments are experimenting with AI chatbots that can give help and advice.
09.07.2024 - 01:01

Friday

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?
Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?
05.07.2024 - 14:02

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?
A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.
05.07.2024 - 01:05

Thursday

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one?
Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff.
04.07.2024 - 01:09

Tuesday

Tech Life: If we could talk to the animals
Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.
02.07.2024 - 21:30

How to decode your social media feeds this election
Marianna Spring talks through the tactics seen on the social media feeds of voters.
02.07.2024 - 07:12

The fastest data in the world
Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.
02.07.2024 - 01:02

Friday

Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?
Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said it's not for them.
28.06.2024 - 01:06

Thursday

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.
27.06.2024 - 01:08

Tuesday

Tech Life: Detecting cancer using AI
The role machine learning can play in accurate blood tests for bowel cancer.
25.06.2024 - 21:30

Tech Life: Bionic arms and robotic thumbs
This week Tech Life has a special programme about the technology of artificial limbs.
18.06.2024 - 21:30

Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'?
Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs.
18.06.2024 - 01:24

Thursday

'We are creating new crops five-times faster'
How artificial intelligence is increasingly helping the arable farming sector.
13.06.2024 - 01:06

Wednesday

Investigating crime scenes in virtual reality
A team from the University of Dundee is developing ways to help investigators work out how fires start.
12.06.2024 - 07:26

'Insane' amounts of data spurs new storage tech
Storing information with holograms and in glass is being proposed to deal with a deluge of data.
12.06.2024 - 01:03

Tuesday

Tech Life: Helping our animal friends
This edition of Tech Life is all about animals and tech.
11.06.2024 - 21:30

Friday

Concern rises over AI in adult entertainment
AI in adult entertainment could have negative effects on society and individuals, experts say.
07.06.2024 - 01:19

Thursday

Could AI put an end to animal testing?
Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly being used to help test new drugs and chemicals.
06.06.2024 - 01:05

Wednesday

Australia wants to become a renewable energy superpower. Can it?
The country has come up with an ambitious plan to become the engine room of the new green economy.
05.06.2024 - 01:10

Tuesday

Tech Life: The women dating AI chatbots
What is it like to have an AI boyfriend? The women in China who date chatbots.
04.06.2024 - 21:30

Can 'energy hog' hot tubs be greener?
Hot tubs are becoming a standard feature at holiday parks, but can they be made more energy efficient?
04.06.2024 - 01:18

Friday

TikTokers on why they have to delay ‘adulting’
People are taking to the app to highlight the difficulty in achieving “traditional” milestones.
31.05.2024 - 23:59

Why France's start-up champion has struggled abroad
Its appointment booking software is everywhere in France, but Doctolib has struggled to make a dent elsewhere.
31.05.2024 - 01:19

Tuesday

Tech Life: Being watched
Words of warning about facial recognition, biometrics and artificial intelligence.
28.05.2024 - 21:30

Tech Life: Tackling online abuse of athletes
The Olympics turn to AI to try crack down on online abuse aimed at athletes
21.05.2024 - 21:30

How phone theft in London was tackled in the 90s
In 1994, the boom in mobile phones spawned a crime wave of phone thefts in the capital.
21.05.2024 - 07:25

Tech Life: Help for cancer patients
The machine that allows patients to take their own blood samples for analysis from home.
14.05.2024 - 21:30

Saturday

Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online
BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.
11.05.2024 - 07:25

Wednesday

Protecting under-18s from harmful online content
Marianna Spring on how the UK's media regulator wants to protect children from harmful content on social media.
08.05.2024 - 23:13