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Sunday

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

Friday

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

Thursday

'Argument won' on smartphones in schools, minister says
Peter Kyle said a smartphone ban was unnecessary because schools were taking action themselves.
10.10.2024 - 19:04

Wednesday

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

Tuesday

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

Teenager claims first ever Tetris 'rebirth'
Michael Artiaga, 16, is the first known person to see the NES video game reset itself after beating it.
08.10.2024 - 13:46

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

Friday

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

Thursday

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

Wednesday

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

Tuesday

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

Microsoft: 'ever present' AI assistants are coming
The tech giant says we are moving to a "fundamentally new age" of "persistent" AI tools.
01.10.2024 - 15:59

Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads
The game maker says actions taken by Samsung's Auto Blocker feature go against competition laws.
01.10.2024 - 12:07

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

Monday

California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill
The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first US regulations on artificial intelligence.
30.09.2024 - 11:34

Sunday

The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?
How much are smartphones harming children and what should we do about it? BBC InDepth hosts a debate between a campaigner and an academic.
29.09.2024 - 01:55

Saturday

Uber terms mean couple can't sue after 'life-changing' crash
Uber's US terms of service, which they accepted, mean disputes have to be settled out of court.
28.09.2024 - 02:49

'Everybody wants to be in': How songs are chosen for EA FC
Steve Schnur explains how he chooses which songs get selected for the massive football game's soundtrack.
28.09.2024 - 01:10

Friday

Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool
It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity.
27.09.2024 - 18:59

Facebook parent company fined €91m over password storage
An inquiry was launched in April 2019 by the Irish Data Protection Commission.
27.09.2024 - 15:08

They were arrested for posting during the riots – will it change anything?
Charges following disorder felt significant, but for social media giants there was no day of reckoning.
27.09.2024 - 09:59

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

Thursday

Musk hits back after being shunned from UK summit
There is concern about his social media posts about the UK during last month’s riots, the BBC understands.
26.09.2024 - 17:12

Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot
The firm also unveiled the first working prototype of Meta's augmented-reality glasses, called Orion.
26.09.2024 - 11:54

Wednesday

Assassin's Creed Shadows release date delayed to 2025
The highly-anticipated game's launch has been pushed back from November to 14 February 2025.
25.09.2024 - 19:01

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

James McAvoy and Tom Brady fall for 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax
More than 600,000 people have shared a message falsely denying Meta the right to use their images to train AI.
25.09.2024 - 14:30

Crypto world hoping for Trump election win
Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them.
25.09.2024 - 01:11

Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years for role in FTX crypto fraud
Ellison testified as a star witness against her ex-boyfriend and FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.
25.09.2024 - 00:02

Tuesday

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

CrowdStrike: What was the impact of the global IT outage
Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined.
24.09.2024 - 14:09

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

Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities
CEO Pavel Durov said the change should "discourage criminals" who have given Telegram a bad image.
24.09.2024 - 00:32

Friday

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

Thursday

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

Tuesday

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

Friday

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

Tuesday

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

Friday

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

Tuesday

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

Saturday

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

Tuesday

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

Sunday

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

Friday

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

Tuesday

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

Friday

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

Thursday

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

Tuesday

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

Friday

Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?
Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.
09.08.2024 - 01:04

Wednesday

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

Tuesday

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

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?
In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere.
06.08.2024 - 01:02

Monday

‘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

Thursday

Can technology fix the 'broken' concert ticketing system?
The increased use of AI may prevent tickets being resold at excessively high prices.
01.08.2024 - 01:05

Tuesday

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

Friday

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

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

Friday

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

Tuesday

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