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Could hydrogen ease Germany's reliance on Russian gas?
on May 24, 2022 at 10:45 am
Why hydrogen might be one route for Germany to move away from dependence on Russian imports. […]
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Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door'
on May 23, 2022 at 11:59 pm
A man says he lost millions, and then was arrested for trying to talk to crypto boss Do Kwon. […]
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Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism
on May 23, 2022 at 11:42 pm
Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a source said. […]
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Clearview AI fined in UK for illegally storing facial images
on May 23, 2022 at 12:19 pm
The facial recognition database firm must pay more than £7.5m and delete data it holds of UK residents. […]
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The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
on May 22, 2022 at 11:05 pm
Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations. […]
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Formula milk: Online groups hunt for baby milk during US shortage
on May 20, 2022 at 11:29 pm
A shortage of infant formula across America has led parents to share supply locations online. […]
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WhatsApp to launch customer-business chat feature
on May 20, 2022 at 4:24 pm
Cloud-based software will offer more personalised business using the popular messaging app. […]
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Canada to ban China's Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks
on May 20, 2022 at 11:45 am
The UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have also barred the Chinese telecoms equipment makers. […]
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Cyber security: Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers
on May 20, 2022 at 3:10 am
The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems. […]
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Could contact lenses be the ultimate computer screen?
on May 19, 2022 at 11:03 pm
Firms are developing smart contact lenses that can project data in front of the user's eye. […]
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Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight
on May 19, 2022 at 8:08 pm
The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices. […]
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Subsea internet cables could help detect earthquakes
on May 19, 2022 at 7:11 pm
Optical-fibre cables could spot tsunamis or the effect of climate change on currents, researchers say. […]
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Buffalo shooting: NY probes 'bone-chilling' social media role
on May 18, 2022 at 9:18 pm
Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders. […]
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President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica is at war with Conti hackers
on May 18, 2022 at 3:17 pm
The Conti cartel, which is thought to be run from Russia, has upped its ransom demand to $20m (£16m). […]
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Netflix cuts 150 US-based jobs after losing subscribers
on May 18, 2022 at 1:34 pm
The US streaming giant is forced to lay off staff to minimise cost of viewers quitting the service. […]
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How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs
on May 17, 2022 at 11:05 pm
A growing number of young people are getting into crypto trading - despite the risks. […]
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Social platforms' Buffalo shooting response called inadequate
on May 17, 2022 at 5:26 pm
Campaigners accuse technology companies of failing to block and remove content posted by the attacker. […]
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Elon Musk warns Twitter deal stuck without fake account proof
on May 17, 2022 at 3:14 pm
The deal to buy Twitter can't "move forward" without proof of spam account numbers, Mr Musk says. […]
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New app to help spot online spies
on May 17, 2022 at 9:13 am
MI5 backs a new app to help people spot online approaches by foreign spies in disguise. […]
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US warns over risk of hiring North Korea IT workers
on May 17, 2022 at 4:08 am
The remote workers allegedly aim to help fund Pyongyang's advanced weapons programmes. […]
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Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on?
on May 16, 2022 at 11:05 pm
One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries. […]
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Europeans' data shared 376 times daily in advertising sales, report says
on May 16, 2022 at 3:00 pm
A new report, based on industry figures, shows how often web users' data is shared during ad sales. […]
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'I've got bass in a backpack': VR revives 1989 rave culture
on May 16, 2022 at 9:54 am
The In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats exhibition shows visitors what the acid-house scene was like. […]
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The new jet set - why private plane usage has soared
on May 15, 2022 at 11:02 pm
The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue? […]
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Asteroid mining: Helping to meet Earth's natural resource demands
on May 14, 2022 at 12:00 am
With Earth's natural resources running out, people are looking to mineral-rich asteroids to meet demand. […]
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Why the volatile price of aluminium matters
on May 12, 2022 at 11:06 pm
From door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy. […]
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Meta being sued by ex-Facebook content moderator
on May 12, 2022 at 4:02 pm
The man worked in Kenya, and says he was paid under £2 an hour to review posts including beheadings. […]
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Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling
on May 12, 2022 at 2:38 pm
The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto coins into a downward spiral. […]
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Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls
on May 12, 2022 at 12:35 pm
Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity. […]
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Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communities
on May 11, 2022 at 11:31 pm
Fifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isles of Scilly. […]
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Why India's poorest children are falling further behind
on May 9, 2022 at 11:05 pm
Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India. […]
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Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?
on May 8, 2022 at 10:49 pm
Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating. […]
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BBC announces first ever Gaming Prom
on May 6, 2022 at 11:04 pm
The event will be taking place on 1 August 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. […]
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Why one firm is banking on carbon fibre bikes in Europe
on May 5, 2022 at 11:01 pm
Europe's bike firms want to source more components closer to home, including carbon fibre frames. […]
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£5m Virtual Reality centre launches in Portsmouth
on May 4, 2022 at 1:10 am
The university centre received more than £3m in government funding to help businesses create VR. […]
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Ukraine war scams: Cybercriminals stole my identity
on April 16, 2022 at 11:03 pm
Scammers are using emotionally charged tricks in a bid to steal online donations. […]
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Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offer
on April 15, 2022 at 6:28 am
Vivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter. […]
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Electric hydroplane boat: ‘It feels like we’re flying’
on April 12, 2022 at 11:30 am
With the hull out of the water, the craft uses 80% less power than a boat would conventionally need. […]