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Does the UK video games industry have a class problem?
A non-profit organisation is trying to create more pathways into the sector for working-class people.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:08:25 GMT

Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen
In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:10:12 GMT

How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?
Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:04:09 GMT

WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash
Some social media users had threatened to delete their accounts after WeTransfer's terms were updated.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:47:23 GMT

New AI voice tool trained to copy British regional accents
A UK company says it is better at reproducing a range of accents compared with US or Chinese rivals.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:06:09 GMT

Nvidia says it will restart AI chip sales to China
The move would reverse a US ban on sales of the high-end chip to the world's second largest economy.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:03:35 GMT

Meta to spend hundreds of billions to build AI data centres
The founder of the social media giant said one of the sites would cover an area nearly the size of Manhattan.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:59:02 GMT

Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK
The platform will bring in the measures from 14 July to stop under-18s looking at "certain mature content".
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:14:17 GMT

Paddy Power and Betfair users warned of 'email danger' after breach
Hackers have accessed personal information of potentially 800,000 customers of Flutter Entertainment.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:13:40 GMT

Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?
Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:00:05 GMT

From Bitcoin to XRP: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
As Bitcoin's price goes up once again, here's a guide to some of the crypto market's trickiest terms.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:27:58 GMT

More rules being considered to keep children safe online
Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander says age checks will not mark the "end of the conversation".
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:57:33 GMT

Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks
Three men and one woman - aged between 17 and 20 - have been arrested in London and the Midlands.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:42:24 GMT

Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler
Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic."
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:02:11 GMT

Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk's X
Her exit comes at a difficult time for Musk who, in a brief reply, thanked her for her "contributions."
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:47:26 GMT

Instagram wrongly accuses some users of breaching child sex abuse rules
It was "horrible", "stressful" and "isolating" those affected tell BBC News.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:09:29 GMT

Nvidia becomes world's first $4tn company
Shares in the chip-maker have surged in value as investment in AI continues to gather pace.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:56:18 GMT

Xbox producer tells staff to use AI to ease job loss pain
An Xbox producer faces a backlash after suggesting AI tools can help to deal wih the emotions that follow job loss.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:29:43 GMT

Apple hits back against 'unprecedented' €500m EU fine
The company has appealed against the fine handed down earlier this year over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:21:02 GMT

Minister tells Turing AI institute to focus on defence
Peter Kyle says the Alan Turing Institute should prioritise boosting the UK's AI capabilities.
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:59:56 GMT

AI claims and a hoax spokesman: Viral band confuses the world of music
The Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:07:54 GMT

'There is a problem': Facebook and Instagram users complain of account bans
After Meta said some Facebook Groups were wrongly suspended, users tell the BBC the impact it is having - and say it's a wider problem.
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:59:08 GMT

Tech Life
We take a deep dive into quantum computers, with experts answering listeners' questions.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:30:00 GMT

Tech Now
Exploring some of the latest tech innovations in the world of sport.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:00:20 GMT

Tech Life
Find out about the AI safe driving system that's watching the road ahead, and the driver.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:30:00 GMT

Tech Now
Ione Wells explores the search for Chile's stolen children.
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:00:30 GMT

Tech Life
Key decisions will be made this year about how the internet will operate in the future.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:30:00 GMT

Tech Life
What are the advantages of creating a digital mirror of a city – or an entire island?
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:30:00 GMT

Tech Life
Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:32:00 GMT

Tech Life
In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:32:00 GMT

Tech Now
Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert.
Sat, 07 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Tech Life
Protecting your personal data when a company gets into financial difficulty.
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:30:00 GMT

'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far
Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:05:30 GMT

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:02:48 GMT

Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?
In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:10:12 GMT

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.
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 GMT

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?
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT

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.
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT

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.
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:04:45 GMT

US green energy firms brace for federal funding cuts
Billions of dollars of US federal funding for green energy projects hangs in the balance.
Thu, 29 May 2025 23:04:04 GMT

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.
Mon, 26 May 2025 23:03:01 GMT

Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech
Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.
Mon, 19 May 2025 23:13:44 GMT

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!
Thu, 15 May 2025 17:16:00 GMT

The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence
Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.
Thu, 15 May 2025 23:22:42 GMT

How to avoid a puncture on the Moon
Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.
Mon, 12 May 2025 23:08:33 GMT

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.
Thu, 08 May 2025 23:37:28 GMT

Who should you trust for a weather forecast?
Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.
Thu, 01 May 2025 23:01:26 GMT