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Microsoft cloud growth accelerates on back of AI push

Microsoft saw a pickup in the segment containing video games after buying publisher Activision Blizzard in October.

Snap shares soar 23% as company beats on earnings, shows strong revenue growth

Snap reported first-quarter results that beat analysts' estimates

Alphabet issues first-ever dividend, $70 billion buyback

Google issued its first-ever dividend of 20 cents and authorized a $70 billion share repurchase program alongside its first-quarter earnings.

Mark Zuckerberg's net worth plummets by more than $18 billion in Meta stock drop

Meta shares plunged on Thursday, bringing down Mark Zuckerberg's net worth, after the CEO told Wall Street about the many ways his company is losing money.

Alphabet shares jump 14% on earnings beat, first-ever dividend

Alphabet reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Intel shares fall after providing weak forecast for the current quarter

Intel's report was the first since the company revealed that it had restructured its financial reports to make Intel Foundry a separate line item.

This is the most versatile, easy-to-use camera I've tested as a professional content creator

The latest Insta360 X4 brings meaningful upgrades that enthusiasts and even first-time users will appreciate. Here's what more you should know.

Stripe co-founder says high interest rates flushed out Silicon Valley's 'wackiest' ideas

Rising interest rates in the past couple of years had a chilling effect on Silicon Valley, but Stripe co-founder John Collison said it was healthy.

Meta tumbles 10% on weak revenue forecast and Zuckerberg's comments on spending

Meta shares tumbled on Thursday after the company issued weak revenue guidance that overshadowed its first-quarter earnings beat.

US agency FCC bars Chinese telecoms carriers from offering broadband services

The FCC has cited national security concerns in revoking or denying Chinese companies’ rights to provide US telecoms services.

Rubrik stock pops 16% in NYSE debut after company prices IPO above range

Rubrik's shares appeared to be attractive to investors that have been starved for new business software names for years.

The best robot vacuum mops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We've tested top robot vacuum and mop combos from brands like iRobot, Roborock, Ecovacs, and Dreame to find out which can keep a home clean.

The best soundproof curtains of 2024

We found the best soundproof curtains that help dampen noises so you can rest easy -- and can even save you money on your energy bill.

How to use AI in the Windows Photos app to change the background of an image

Want to remove or replace the background in an otherwise great photo? The Windows Photos app can help.

TikTok ban: ByteDance would rather shut app down than sell, insiders say

The app’s algorithms are deemed too important to the Chinese parent company, making a sale to an American buyer highly unlikely.

Beats Studio Pro: So close to being my dream headphones

The latest release from Beats is the perfect middle-ground headphones for Android and Apple users, as their unique cooperation with Android and iOS is a nice touch.

The FCC restores net neutrality - here's what it means for the internet

The FCC voted 3-2 to reinstate rules ensuring equal treatment for all internet traffic, but that doesn't mean the issue is settled.

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These SMBs are hot threat targets but they're shrugging off security help

Grants are available to offset deployment costs, yet cybersecurity tools remain low in demand among the smaller companies that need them most.

Why I travel with Bose's QuietComfort Ultra headphones instead of the Sony XM5

I've tested the Bose's flagship headphones and their direct competitor, the Sony XM5. Here's why I am sticking with Bose.

This startup helps plants talk to farmers, reducing pesticides and agricultural waste

InnerPlant's technology uses fluorescents in the plants, so the leaves emit a signal when they are in distress.

Buy Microsoft Project 2021 Pro or Visio 2021 for $30

Microsoft's project management solutions feature timesheet support, org charts, and more to help you stay organized -- and they're 88% off right now.

How to reset your AirPods - and when you should

Are your earbuds disconnecting or not charging properly? A simple reset can fix a host of problems. Here's the best way to do it.

Meta loses $200 billion in value as Zuckerberg focuses earnings call on all the ways company bleeds cash

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg spooked investors on the company's quarterly earnings call Wednesday.

Google Meet now lets you transfer between Android, iOS, and the web 'without hanging up'

The feature is rolling out to Workspace users.

Buy a Babbel subscription for 74% off right now

Learn a new language with this lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning at a discount with this deal.

Reddit has a new way to put more ads into your feed - here's what to watch for

The next time you browse Reddit for a product recommendation, you might see an ad instead.

Buy Windows 11 Pro for just $30

Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for more productivity features that will help you get things done.

The best VPN routers of 2024

We found the best Wi-Fi routers on the market with built-in VPNs or easy VPN installation to combine privacy, security, and speedy Wi-Fi.

Threads tests letting you hide your public posts, as monthly users jump to over 150 million

As Threads becomes more popular, the team is rolling out an archive feature to a small number of users.

Google accused of making it harder to search for rival

In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.

I tested Marshall's $100 on-ear headphones and the audio blew me away

The Marshall Major IV are relatively affordable, and every rocker should give them a try.

Chinese EV maker Xpeng says partnership with Nvidia unaffected by US trade sanctions

Chinese electric vehicle start-up Xpeng said its partnership with AI chip supplier Nvidia has not been affected by tighter US trade sanctions, but it will keep its options open with local suppliers.

The work laptop I recommend to most people is not made by Apple or Lenovo

The 2024 Asus Zenbook 14 delivers great performance, a hi-res display, and impressive battery life, packed into a lightweight, durable form factor.

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android (and why you should)

Enabling Private DNS Mode on Android means your searches and other DNS queries are encrypted and safe from prying eyes. Here's everything else you need to know.

US sell-or-ban law against TikTok stirs unease in China as Beijing, social media giant ByteDance stay mum on next moves

ByteDance-owned TikTok is set to pursue legal action challenging the constitutionality of the measure, which US President Joe Biden has signed into law.

Hong Kong to launch spot bitcoin ETF next week, highlighting contrast with crypto ban in mainland China

Hong Kong will launch its first spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds next week, cementing the city’s role as a virtual-asset hub, in contrast to mainland China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies.

Beijing Auto Show: Nio unveils luxury car, 2024 ET 7, as China’s EV price war heats up

The carmaker hopes to lure high-end Chinese consumers amid an escalating price war among some of its top rivals.

Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump

Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.

China preps for clampdown on financial crimes with new version of anti-money-laundering law

China is readying a revision of its law on money laundering, signalling a hardening of penalties for financial crimes and a desire to keep practices in line with international standards.

Nvidia-backed startup Synthesia unveils AI avatars that can convey human emotions

AI startup Synthesia on Thursday announced the launch of its "Expressive Avatars," AI-generated digital avatars that can convey human emotions.

Demand for AI memory chips propels SK Hynix to its fastest sales growth since 2010

Sales at the South Korean firm, the world’s No 2 maker of memory, more than doubled in the March quarter, beating estimates.

How Huawei Technologies empowers staff to upskill and take control of their career development

Steady widespread increase in digitalisation, use of AI, and remote-working practices means businesses must evaluate their strategies for talent growth and employee retention.

Apple still leads high-end smartphone sales in China, but Huawei and Honor are catching up

Apple is still No 1 in China’s premium segment, which consists of handsets priced over US$600, but it is losing market share to Honor and Huawei, according to IDC.

TSMC says ‘A16’ tech to arrive in 2026, setting up showdown with Intel over who can make the world’s fastest chips

TSMC, a key supplier to Nvidia and Apple, says a new chip-manufacturing technology called ‘A16’ will enter production in the second half of 2026.

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix reverses losses in first quarter on explosive AI demand

This comes after SK Hynix posted net losses for five consecutive quarters from a slump in the memory chip market.

US prosectors want crypto giant Binance’s founder Zhao Changpeng to serve 3 years in prison on top of US$50 million fine

Once the most powerful figure in the crypto industry, Zhao stepped down as Binance’s chief last November, when he and the exchange admitted to evading anti-money-laundering requirements.

Rubrik prices IPO at $32 per share, above the expected range

Rubrik is hitting the market at a historically slow time for venture-backed tech IPOs.

Tencent pushes wider adoption of AI-powered smart mobility system from a vehicle’s cockpit to the factory floor

The Chinese tech giant already counts more than 100 carmakers and various automotive industry players as partners.

Amazon aggregator Thrasio loses CEO, other top execs as company works through bankruptcy

Thrasio, an early leader in the Amazon aggregator space, is undergoing an overhaul of its C-Suite two months after the company entered bankruptcy.

Hong Kong’s role in China’s cross-border data flow regime ‘limited’ despite relaxed rules, lawyers say

Beijing has relaxed its requirements for businesses sending data outside mainland China in finalised rules, but Hong Kong’s role in the new regime remains limited, according to legal experts.

Standard Chartered doubles down on its prediction that bitcoin will reach $150,000 by the end of the year

Bitcoin is set for more price gains later this year, even after a recent retreat in prices, according to Standard Chartered's top crypto analyst.

Meta plunges 16% on weak revenue guidance even as first-quarter results top estimates

Meta beat on the top and bottom lines in its earnings report on Wednesday, but the stock sank on disappointing guidance.

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn

UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.

Meta's Reality Labs posts $3.85 billion loss in first quarter

Mark Zuckerberg's bet on the metaverse continues to be a money-bleeding endeavor, with the unit reporting billions of dollars in losses every quarter.

IBM to acquire HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal, reports another revenue miss

IBM said it would buy HashiCorp, a cloud software maker that's growing at a faster pace. IBM reported its third revenue miss in five quarters.

Tesla surges after Elon Musk says new affordable EV models coming

Tesla shares surged 12% on Wednesday after CEO Elon Musk said the company plans to produce new affordable EV models by early 2025.

TikTok creators fear for their livelihoods after U.S. lawmakers pass bill that could lead to ban

A TikTok ban could take years due to potential legal challenges, but creators worry about how they'll make a living if it goes away.

Klarna scores major payment deal with Uber ahead of hotly anticipated IPO

The global deal will see Klarna added as a payment option on the Uber and Uber Eats apps in the U.S., Germany and Sweden.

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi expects to defeat US ban threat: ‘we aren’t going anywhere’

Chew Shou Zi, chief executive of the popular app, says the platform will continue to operate as it challenges the new legislation in court.

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

U.S. prosecutors seek 36-month sentence for ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday recommended an above-guidance, 36-month sentence for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.

Microsoft, Amazon AI partnerships face scrutiny from British regulators

British antitrust regulators are seeking views on partnerships between Microsoft and Amazon with smaller generative AI model makers.

Charles Li’s Micro Connect pushes unique financing model in Southeast Asia

Charles Li, former head of the Hong Kong stock exchange, wants to bring its model of financing for a cut of daily revenue to Southeast Asia as early as the fourth quarter.

Elon Musk is keeping investors' dreams of a Tesla robotaxi alive

Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to promise investors that autonomy is in the company's future even as financials deteriorate.

Goldman Sachs says escalating price war in China’s EV market could ensnare BYD, push sector into losses

Further discounts offered by carmakers in a price war in mainland China’s electric vehicle market could ensnare even the likes of top seller BYD, Goldman Sachs says.

Chinese AI giant SenseTime suspends trading as shares surge more than 30% after launch of updated large language model

SenseTime’s shares gained as much as 36 per cent after the company launched the latest iteration of its SenseNova large language model.

Baidu closes Wikipedia-like app as focus shifts to generative AI service Ernie Bot

Launched in 2006, Baidu Baike gained popularity partly because access to Wikipedia was unreliable and eventually blocked in China.

Volkswagen aims to launch 30 EVs in China in next 6 years as shift to green motoring erodes German giant’s market share

The German carmaker, which saw its market share shrink in China last year, said it plans to launch 30 new electric cars on the mainland by 2030 as it vies to keep up with the rapid pace of electrification in the world’s largest vehicle market.

Tesla profits slump by more than a half

The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

Apple’s iPhone sales in China plunge 19%, as Huawei grows smartphone sales by nearly 70%

Apple saw iPhone sales in China decline 19.1 per cent in the first quarter, while Huawei achieved sales growth of nearly 70 per cent, according to Counterpoint.

Amazon is opening cloud regions in Southeast Asia to meet customer demand, CTO says

From startups to government agencies, Amazon CTO Werner Vogels said customers "have been asking" for local data residency.

Binance loses bitcoin trading share worldwide as rivals Bybit, OKX expand in Asia

The world’s largest crypto exchange saw its share of bitcoin trading outside the US drop to 55 per cent from 81 per cent, according to a research firm.

Past winner of Hong Kong tech competition deploys seafaring bots to tackle ocean pollution

The co-founder of Hong Kong-based marine tech start-up Clearbot, a past winner, says City I&T Grand Challenge funding enabled it to scale up.

Tech war: US is reviewing risks of China’s use of open-source RISC-V chip technology

The open-source technology, which can be used to build smartphone chips and advanced processors, is being used by major Chinese tech firms.

Tesla to launch new models ahead of planned timeline, shares jump

Tesla launch of ‘new models’ by early 2025 in an advanced timeline would use its current platforms and production lines

Kuaishou’s top e-commerce influencer accuses platform of unfair treatment in rare public spat

The top influencer on Kuaishou Technology, China’s No 2 short video platform, has complained about being unfairly treated in a rare open spat between a live streaming star and a major internet platform.

Spotify turns up volume to make record profits

The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.

Oracle is moving its world headquarters to Nashville to be closer to health-care industry

Oracle is moving its world headquarters to Nashville, according to Larry Ellison.

We must decolonise AI to overcome cultural bias in the classroom

AI is becoming a pedagogical tool but some applications remain steeped in Eurocentrism, pushing non-Western world history to the margins. Technologists and humanities scholars must work together to make sure no one’s history is erased.

Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Block, is building its own bitcoin mining system

The company, formerly known as Square, now building a full bitcoin mining system.

Tesla cutting around 2,700 jobs in Austin and more than 3,300 in California as part of broad restructuring

Tesla is eliminating about 12% of its workforce at a factory in Austin, Texas, where the electric vehicle company is headquartered.

HashiCorp shares spike on report that IBM is in talks to buy the cloud software maker

HashiCorp's business is growing considerably faster than that of IBM, which has been confronting a challenging economic environment.

Tech Life: Humanoid robots

Are they really that practical and useful?

TikTok responds to EU ultimatum on risks of new TikTok Lite app

Faced with the threat of fines, the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform has provided an assessment report on the app’s rewards-for-views scheme.

Alibaba said to invest in women’s clothing app operator Ably to tap into South Korea’s booming online fashion market

AliExpress, the international online retail platform of Alibaba, has been in talks to invest US$72.4 million to acquire a 5 per cent stake in Ably Corp.

Xiaomi declares initial victory in EV foray, with over 70,000 orders for SU7 sedan in first month

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has declared initial victory in its foray into the crowded electric vehicle market, claiming more than 70,000 orders for its SU7 sedan in the first month.

Apple adds suppliers in China despite efforts to spread out production, underscoring country’s major supply chain role

The country remains the US tech giant’s main manufacturing base, home to over a third of the factories run by its disclosed suppliers.

Cross-border synergy with China can help US more quickly adopt EVs

Despite US fears about an overcapacity in Chinese green teach, China’s market share of solar modules and electric vehicles is smaller than that of other competitors. “Cooperative competition” between manufacturers can help both countries synergize their green industry transitions.

Tech war: China acquired US-restricted Nvidia AI chips built in Super Micro, Dell and Gigabyte Technology servers, tenders show

Among the buyers were the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Shandong Artificial Intelligence Institute, the Hubei Earthquake Administration and a state-run aviation research centre.

Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'

Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.

How robots are taking over warehouse work

At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.

Watch Ocado robots in action

Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton.

Alibaba, Baidu rush to add support for Meta’s Llama 3 on their cloud computing platforms

Alibaba and Baidu are adding support for Meta’s Llama 3 large language model to their cloud computing platforms, after the technology used to train chatbots like ChatGPT was released last week.

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.

How the internet has transformed China in the past 30 years, and vice versa

China officially connected to the internet in April 1994. Today, its online influence is stronger than ever.

Trump says Biden would be ‘responsible’ for any TikTok ban - and that it’s to ‘help his friends over at Facebook become richer’

Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump sought to blame President Joe Biden for legislation that would force the sale of social media platform TikTok, even though he attempted to ban the company himself when in office.

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature

The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday.

Baidu and Zhipu AI’s large language models top Chinese generative AI rankings, but OpenAI, Anthropic remain ahead in overall performance

‘Obvious gaps’ exist in the code-writing and operative abilities between domestic and first-class foreign models, an assessment by Tsinghua University found.

AI can be a great leveller for the Global South. Just look at Bangladesh

From healthcare to education and rural inclusion, AI has allowed Bangladesh to make developmental leapfrogs. But for these innovations to spread, the Global South must have a seat at the table.

Chinese state media hit out at US over TikTok ‘sell-or-ban’ bill as owner ByteDance remains silent

Chinese state media has criticised a new bill passed by the US House of Representatives that would force a divestment of TikTok, while parent company ByteDance and Beijing have remained silent.

Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users' HIV status

The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users' data.

China celebrates 30th anniversary of country’s first internet connection in sign of support for the sector

A forum to mark the 30-year anniversary of China’s access to the global internet brought together regulators and Big Tech executives, as Beijing moves to boost the private sector amid a mixed economy recovery.

Tesla’s closest Chinese rival, Li Auto, slashes prices as EV discount war spreads to premium market

Li Auto , Tesla’s nearest rival in mainland China, reduced the price of all its vehicles by up to 5.7 per cent, just a day after the US carmaker offered discounts to local customers amid an escalating discount war.

Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after the firm reported a sharp fall in deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

Tesla: job losses, plunging share price and uncertainty plague EV giant as CEO Musk prioritises robotaxi

Musk has ordered the company’s biggest lay-offs ever and staked its future on a next-generation, self-driving vehicle concept called the robotaxi. People familiar with his directives are unsettled by the changes the CEO wants to push through.

Global accelerators and incubators set up Hong Kong branches to bring start-ups to the city, cultivate local ventures

China’s ATLATL Innovation Centre and California-headquartered Founder Institute plan to bring start-ups from around the world to the city and invest in local ventures.

Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?

Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.

How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US

Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.

TikTok set to remove executive tasked with fending off US national security concerns over app’s China ties, sources say

The US-based general counsel for TikTok and ByteDance has led years-long talks with the American government meant to stave off national security concerns about the app’s connections to China.

Chinese lidar sensor maker Hesai eyes European plant as adoption of technology widens amid falling costs

Hesai, which released new products based on its ATX technology on Friday, is seriously considering building plants outside mainland China to capitalise on the growing use of the technology, CEO Li says.

China’s king-of-the-hill status shaky as offshore exploration diversifies rare earth supply chain

With more countries searching for – and finding – stores of rare earth minerals, China’s former near-monopolist role in the trade of the metals is gradually being eroded.

China’s TCL eyes premium TV market with large screens in a bid to revamp brand image

Chinese television set maker TCL is looking to reposition itself as a premium brand, hoping that increased sales of higher-end, larger-screen models will help boost its image.

US House passes bills to aid Ukraine, bolster Taiwan, threaten TikTok ban

ByteDance, the Beijing-based owner of the popular short-video app, would be forced to sell it within a year if the measure passes the Senate.

China’s first quarter online retail sales expand, with travel sector doubling in post-Covid rebound

China’s online retail market expanded in the first quarter led by rebounds in sectors such as online travel as well as robust cross-border e-commerce trade, the country’s commerce ministry said on Friday.

World doesn’t need industrial policy like Biden’s, not that the US cares

Well-designed policies that support innovation and technology diffusion more broadly can lead to higher economic growth across countries. Policies that limit rivals’ access to technology are hardly best for the world.

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Influential women's tech network shuts down unexpectedly

Women Who Code, which had hundreds of thousands of members globally, has dissolved after a board vote.

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.

Netflix profits soar after password crackdown

The streaming giant said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year.

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb

Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.

Tesla pushes for $56bn pay deal for Elon Musk

The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.

EU demands answers on money-for-views version of TikTok

The platform has been given 24 hours to provide information about the potential risks of TikTok Lite.

Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls

Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years.

Apple update addresses Jerusalem emoji controversy

A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem".

Tech Life: Fixing undersea cables

Undersea fibre-optic cables help keep us online - but what happens when they break?

'Bad at almost everything': AI wearable panned by reviewers

A new AI-fuelled gadget has fallen foul of the tech world's expectations.

My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk.

The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows

Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce

Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.

Robot dog trains to walk on Moon in Oregon trials

US engineering team has a two-year, $2m grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

Government should counter misinformation on TikTok - MPs

A committee says the government should be more relatable in its communications with the public.

Baldur's Gate 3 wins big at Bafta Games Awards

Super Mario Bros Wonder won two, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor missed out despite six nominations.

Regulator fears big tech firms' power in AI market

CMA points to "interconnected web" involving Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon.

Instagram trying nudity blurring to stop 'sextortion'

The platform will use AI-powered systems to detect nude images and identify sextortion accounts.

Tech Life: Space Junk

We look at what space junk is and the risk it poses to tech we use everyday.

Boom times for US green energy as federal cash flows in

The US government has directed unprecedented sums of money at green energy projects.

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient.

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech

How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future?

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'

The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.

Tech Life: Charging electric bikes and scooters

What can be done to make charging them safer?

Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?

AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks.

Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant

In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor.

India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal

The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.

'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'

AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.

Watch: Musk and son visit Tesla plant after fire

A far-left activist group took responsibility for the fire, which left the plant without power for nearly a week.

Tech Life

We look at some of the reasons you choose your mobile phone handset

Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju's is now fighting to survive

The ed-tech giant is teetering on the precipice after some investors voted to out its CEO last month.

BBC Verify: How to spot AI fakes in the US election

The BBC's Marianna Spring explains the key to recognising AI-generated images circulating on social media.

Tech Life

We visit two centres developing deep space communications and rocket launches.

'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI'

The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects.

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