E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding". fro...
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We hear concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OXoVNz0
Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law from BBC News https://ift.tt/LU91...
WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1HvDsin
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7wBvfm
South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology. from BBC News https...
Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months. fr...
Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way? from BBC News https://...
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ra...
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London. from BBC N...
The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet
Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/NTOz3tY
Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, blaming rising chip costs
Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly". from BBC News https://ift.tt/P8JhXZp
IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for product...
I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/64cK51P
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field. from BBC News https...
GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6DzVJU...
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LpKYUaA
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information? from BBC News https://ift.tt/v9GiWJO
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India. from BBC News https:...
It's not just about nudity warns actress - the complex reality of images and online abuse
Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn. from BBC News https://...
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinm...
New video game console aims to get kids moving
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N0xWlBZ
GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game
Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xkoZMA4
UK's top AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour
Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour. from BBC News h...
The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KecqVYU
GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar
The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GAct451
ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find
But researchers say its still possible to trick the AI chatbot into producing graphic content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8nfTW0a
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amaon founder Bezos says
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Google, Nvidia and Anthropic bosses' AI tips for students
Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang and Jack Clark share their advice with the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pJalt0x
Snap unveils £1,995 smart glasses after previous flops
The augmented reality glasses from Snapchat's parent company are expected to ship in autumn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nyUsEO9
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The prompt that made ChatGPT generate disturbing images. What does this tell us about AI? from BBC News https://ift.tt/js5umSL
Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp. from BBC News https://i...
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ez6RwjE
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought
The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c3EMtB9
Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced. from BB...
Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
What is the UK social media ban for under-16s?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4CxGZMS
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ERObsUz
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6pyHPO9
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yG7gbzk
I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary
Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TYq...
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AWsNhU5
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Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft? from BBC News https://ift.tt/us6Y7WR
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
Meta has accused the EU of "regulatory overreach" and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp...
OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic
The company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EuSTvXK
Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps. from...
Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned. from BBC News...
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lop...
The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable. from BBC News http...
Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n876aJv
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
As the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here's a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pDebuWr
The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bob6Y4g
Mark Zuckerberg's longest-serving employee on AI, jobs - and her boss
Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job". from BBC News ht...
AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MmSD3GP
Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating
Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v...
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topic...
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13RXw...
Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7k9aZd...
Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmAe...
How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WPo24xw
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit' from BBC News https://ift.tt/nX...
AI giant Anthropic says it plans to list on US stock market
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cBkXIvH
UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool. from BBC News https://if...
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