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Breaking down the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer...in 79 seconds
on December 5, 2023 at 3:28 pm
Here's what our main takeaways are from the long-awaited trailer for the gaming blockbuster. […]
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23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked
on December 5, 2023 at 1:48 pm
Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech company 23andMe said. […]
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GTA 6: Trailer for new game revealed after online leak
on December 5, 2023 at 1:04 pm
Rockstar Games releases the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it was leaked online. […]
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UK porn watchers could have faces scanned
on December 5, 2023 at 12:54 pm
New draft guidance sets out how porn websites and apps should stop children viewing their content. […]
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Ex-Tesla employee casts doubt on car safety
on December 5, 2023 at 8:01 am
A whistleblower believes the self-driving vehicle technology is not safe enough for public roads. […]
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Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks
on December 4, 2023 at 1:21 pm
Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds to fraudsters. […]
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Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to cut costs
on December 4, 2023 at 10:25 am
The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm. […]
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Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology
on December 4, 2023 at 9:23 am
After playing their farewell concert, the rock stars announce they will continue as a virtual band. […]
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How weather apps are trying to be more accurate
on December 4, 2023 at 12:12 am
Forecasters are continuing to offer more real-time updates and personalised recommendations. […]
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Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
on December 2, 2023 at 11:56 pm
Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive? […]
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Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
on December 2, 2023 at 12:08 am
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring it, say MPs. […]
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Three network down for tens of thousands across UK
on December 1, 2023 at 6:04 pm
The network says it is working on the issue to fix it as soon as possible. […]
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GTA 6: Game to be unveiled with 5 December trailer
on December 1, 2023 at 5:20 pm
Ten years after the release of GTA 5, the next game in the series is due to be unveiled on 5 December. […]
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Why weather in games is getting more realistic
on December 1, 2023 at 12:12 pm
Dynamic weather is a rumoured feature in GTA 6. But what is it, and what does it mean for players? […]
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TikTok: US judge blocks Montana's ban citing free speech
on December 1, 2023 at 4:48 am
Chinese-owned app welcomes the ruling against "unconstitutional law" due to come into effect in January. […]
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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again
on December 1, 2023 at 3:52 am
The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019. […]
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'Sued by my abuser for millions, I set up a social network instead'
on December 1, 2023 at 12:18 am
The app that gives women a place to speak out about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues. […]
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'Red gold': Why saffron production is dwindling in India
on November 30, 2023 at 10:20 pm
The spice saffron fetches huge sums of money, but is hard to grow and Indian production is falling. […]
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Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake accounts
on November 30, 2023 at 7:41 pm
The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election. […]
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Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers
on November 30, 2023 at 6:13 pm
Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers. […]
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Amazon, Google and other tech giants pledge action on fraud
on November 30, 2023 at 5:41 pm
Companies commit to working with the government to tackle online scams, fake adverts and romance fraud. […]
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Inactive Google accounts to be deleted from Friday
on November 30, 2023 at 2:12 pm
The tech giant will start deleting accounts that are not being used. […]
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OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss
on November 30, 2023 at 1:19 pm
Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries. […]
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Elon Musk launches profane attack on X advertisers
on November 30, 2023 at 6:42 am
The billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars, claiming they will kill X. […]
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Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past
on November 30, 2023 at 12:01 am
Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays. […]
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Every Bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water'
on November 29, 2023 at 3:59 pm
As billions face water shortages, a new study warns of the cryptocurrency's thirst for water. […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads
on November 29, 2023 at 1:48 pm
US class action lawsuit seeks huge damages for his promotion of the world's largest crypto exchange. […]
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Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot
on November 29, 2023 at 10:51 am
The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help with coding. […]
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Molly Russell: Tech firms still failing after teenager's death, says father
on November 29, 2023 at 10:06 am
Molly Russell's father says 'little has changed' six years after 14-year-old took her own life. […]
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London travel: Uber launches black cab sign-ups
on November 29, 2023 at 9:44 am
The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association says joining with Uber would be "sullying" the taxi trade. […]
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'Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea'
on November 29, 2023 at 12:01 am
A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb didn't work out. […]
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Anger as some Google cloud customers locked out of files
on November 28, 2023 at 4:25 pm
Google is investigating reports that some users of its Drive service cannot access recent files. […]
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Ransomware hackers 'wreaking havoc' arrested in Ukraine
on November 28, 2023 at 1:15 pm
Cyber police carry out raids to dismantle gang responsible for hacking hundreds of organisations. […]
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TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming division jobs
on November 28, 2023 at 1:48 am
The Chinese firm entered the sector in 2019 to compete with Tencent but failed to grab market share. […]
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The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
on November 28, 2023 at 12:03 am
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale. […]
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Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row
on November 27, 2023 at 9:35 pm
The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. […]
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Cyber-attack leaves home sales in limbo
on November 27, 2023 at 5:22 pm
Buyers say they have been left hanging as a company that provides IT to law firms sees its services hit. […]
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Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity
on November 27, 2023 at 4:07 pm
A charity says it is receiving "small numbers" of reports from schools but now is the time to act. […]
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The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating
on November 27, 2023 at 12:05 am
New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers. […]
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Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
on November 26, 2023 at 9:07 pm
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X. […]
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Customers furious after HSBC down for more than 24 hours
on November 25, 2023 at 11:31 am
The firm says it is "really sorry" for the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday. […]
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Could airports make hydrogen work as a fuel?
on November 24, 2023 at 12:02 am
Hydrogen is being touted as a fuel for aircrafts, but handling it at airports will be challenging. […]
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Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed 'stolen' data
on November 23, 2023 at 6:50 pm
Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call. […]
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Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware
on November 23, 2023 at 3:16 am
Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week. […]
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Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked
on November 22, 2023 at 2:02 pm
The in principle agreement involves a new board being installed, the tech company said. […]
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OpenAI: A triumph of people power
on November 22, 2023 at 1:23 pm
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the humans at the heart of OpenAI's governance drama. […]
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Omegle: ‘How I got the dangerous chat site closed down’
on November 22, 2023 at 6:01 am
"Alice" speaks exclusively to the BBC after her successful lawsuit against Omegle forced it offline. […]
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Richard Teng: Who is the new boss of Binance?
on November 22, 2023 at 5:25 am
Richard Teng rapidly climbed the ranks after joining the world's largest crypto-exchange two years ago. […]
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Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges
on November 21, 2023 at 9:47 pm
Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. […]
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Crunch time for cookie use, watchdog warns
on November 21, 2023 at 5:09 pm
Some big websites have been given 30 days to make it easier for users to reject cookies. […]
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Microsoft offers to match pay of all OpenAI staff
on November 21, 2023 at 4:19 pm
The tech giant offers jobs to any workers who want to leave over Sam Altman's sacking. […]
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British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack
on November 21, 2023 at 12:48 pm
A group of cyber criminals have claimed they are behind the ransomware attack and are auctioning off the data. […]
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Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis
on November 21, 2023 at 2:55 am
The lawsuit says Media Matters "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the social media site. […]
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OpenAI staff demand board resign over Sam Altman sacking
on November 20, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Almost all of the company's 770 staff have signed a letter calling on board members to go. […]
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Sam Altman: What on earth is happening at OpenAI?
on November 20, 2023 at 4:28 pm
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman reflects on a whirlwind few days for the ChatGPT creator. […]
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Optus: Telecom boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin quits after Australian outage
on November 20, 2023 at 1:19 am
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has been under pressure to quit after overseeing a tumultuous period for the firm. […]
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‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’
on November 20, 2023 at 12:11 am
The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products. […]
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X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm
on November 18, 2023 at 11:14 am
US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site. […]
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Sam Altman: The extraordinary firing of an AI superstar
on November 18, 2023 at 10:40 am
Sam Altman, one of the biggest names in tech, was sacked from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without warning. […]
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AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence
on November 18, 2023 at 9:43 am
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it "no longer had confidence" in his ability to lead. […]
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Thornaby: Woman targeted in £13k railway station QR code scam
on November 18, 2023 at 12:56 am
Rail firm TransPennine Express has since removed QR codes from all of its station car parks. […]
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White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie
on November 17, 2023 at 8:09 pm
Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. […]
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Apple to bridge message divide - but keeps green bubbles
on November 17, 2023 at 4:35 pm
The tech giant confirms it will introduce support for a new messaging standard on iPhones from 2024. […]
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Data roaming charges: How to keep costs down when travelling abroad
on November 17, 2023 at 1:03 pm
After MSP Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 on data roaming charges, here's how to keep your spending low. […]
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AI chief quits over 'exploitative' copyright row
on November 17, 2023 at 6:29 am
Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission. […]
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Luton and Dunstable Hospital surgeon uses new robot
on November 16, 2023 at 1:57 pm
A weight loss surgeon demonstrates a robotic system that could cut waiting times for procedures. […]
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YouTube tests AI tool that clones pop stars' voices
on November 16, 2023 at 12:34 pm
The software allows users to create songs in the style of Sia, John Legend, Charli XCX and others. […]
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Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s
on November 15, 2023 at 7:09 pm
The firm wants app stores, like Apple's and Google's, to get parental consent when under-16s download apps. […]
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Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple
on November 14, 2023 at 5:46 pm
New detail on how much Google is willing to pay to be a go-to search engine has slipped out in court. […]
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Amazon latest firm to cut jobs in gaming industry
on November 14, 2023 at 4:02 pm
It has been a banner year for video games, yet studios continue to sack staff. […]
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Meta OKs deleting Threads without losing Instagram
on November 14, 2023 at 11:22 am
Previously, getting rid of the app fully required deleting the associated Instagram account. […]
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'I left my job to play Football Manager full time'
on November 14, 2023 at 6:09 am
Tom Kelsey, 26, says he now makes double the salary he earned at his previous council job. […]
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Nepal bans TikTok citing disruption to social harmony
on November 14, 2023 at 4:32 am
TikTok is under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government. […]
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DP World: Australia sites back online after cyber-attack
on November 13, 2023 at 5:00 am
Work at DP World ports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth were suspended on Friday due to a cyber-attack. […]
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Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene
on November 12, 2023 at 12:40 am
Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. […]
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Microsoft says Teams and Xbox fixed in UK and Europe
on November 10, 2023 at 12:54 pm
The firm has dealt with issues that emerged on the same day as it released a new Call of Duty game. […]
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Gaming: Just Dance being made accessible for everyone
on November 10, 2023 at 6:14 am
Seth Burke, 14, who uses a wheelchair, meets the Paris-based team behind hit game Just Dance. […]
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Whatever happened to NFTs?
on November 10, 2023 at 12:02 am
Boom has turned to bust for NFTs - a way of attaching your name to original artwork. […]
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak suffers minor stroke
on November 9, 2023 at 10:19 pm
The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports. […]
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Omegle shut down: Video chat website closed after abuse claims
on November 9, 2023 at 3:40 pm
The founder of controversial firm Omegle said the site was no longer "psychologically" sustainable. […]
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Meta requires political advertisers to mark when deepfakes used
on November 9, 2023 at 1:32 pm
Advertisers will have to make clear when they use AI in political ads on the social media platforms. […]
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Stop suggesting children as friends, social media firms told
on November 9, 2023 at 10:44 am
Suggesting children as friends by default on social media platforms can enable grooming, warns Ofcom. […]
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Hollywood actors' union Sag-Aftra agrees tentative deal to end four-month strike
on November 9, 2023 at 10:21 am
Major films and TV shows will resume work after a four-month impasse that paralysed the industry. […]
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Legend of Zelda: Nintendo & Sony making live-action film
on November 8, 2023 at 10:36 am
Nintendo and Sony are teaming up to make the film, with Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad at the helm. […]
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Delay to law on e-scooters criticised
on November 7, 2023 at 6:47 pm
No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026. […]
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Zero Punctuation star Yahtzee Croshaw quits after 16 years
on November 7, 2023 at 4:26 pm
Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, the star of The Escapist's videogame review series, quits the website in protest. […]
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'I blew the whistle on Meta, now I won't work again'
on November 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Former senior staffer Arturo Béjar claims Instagram is not doing enough to protect teens from sexual harassment. […]
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Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions
on November 6, 2023 at 12:01 am
As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed. […]
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Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'
on November 5, 2023 at 6:10 pm
The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. […]
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James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks
on November 4, 2023 at 12:36 am
The James Webb observatory records the giant jets and shocks created by a birthing star in Orion. […]
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'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail after guilty verdict
on November 3, 2023 at 2:07 pm
Sam Bankman-Fried's guilty verdict concludes a stunning fall from grace for the 31-year-old former billionaire. […]
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Elon Musk tells Rishi Sunak AI will put an end to work
on November 3, 2023 at 9:23 am
The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. […]
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AI bot capable of insider trading and lying, say researchers
on November 3, 2023 at 12:11 am
The researchers behind the simulation say there is a risk of this happening for real in the future. […]
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Spider-Man 2 fastest-selling game made by PlayStation
on October 25, 2023 at 11:01 am
The PlayStation 5 exclusive sold more than 2.5 million copies in its first 24 hours. […]
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Pope Francis encourages more children to code, especially in Catholic countries
on October 25, 2023 at 10:27 am
It is hoped the Pope's endorsement will broaden the scheme's appeal in Catholic countries. […]
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Fidias: YouTuber sorry for freeloading stunt video in Japan
on October 25, 2023 at 6:21 am
Fidias Panayiotou filmed himself dodging train fares and a five-star hotel breakfast bill. […]