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Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram
on January 26, 2023 at 10:44 am
The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks". […]
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Punchbags become smart with activity-tracking cover
on January 26, 2023 at 10:08 am
BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tries out some of the latest fitness technology. […]
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Iranian and Russian hackers targeting politicians and journalists, warn UK officials
on January 26, 2023 at 12:38 am
Politicians and journalists are being targeted with espionage attacks, the UK government is warning. […]
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Twitter sued over antisemitic posts left online
on January 25, 2023 at 5:08 pm
Two groups in Germany claim the social network has betrayed users' trust. […]
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Microsoft says services have recovered after widespread outage
on January 25, 2023 at 4:32 pm
Tens of thousands of users of Outlook and Teams were affected earlier on Wednesday. […]
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US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals
on January 24, 2023 at 8:51 pm
A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. […]
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Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case
on January 24, 2023 at 7:49 pm
The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal. […]
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Ticketmaster apologises for Taylor Swift tour sales fiasco
on January 24, 2023 at 7:12 pm
The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale. […]
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Climate change: Bill Gates backs Australian start-up targeting cow burps
on January 24, 2023 at 4:16 am
Livestock - such as cows - produce methane when their stomachs are digesting hard fibres. […]
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Heat pumps: The 'geeks' obsessing over their new heating systems
on January 24, 2023 at 12:10 am
More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed. […]
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BT customer contracts face probe by regulator
on January 23, 2023 at 8:37 pm
Ofcom says it is looking into whether two BT companies, EE and Plusnet, have breached rules. […]
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ChatGPT: Microsoft to invest billions in chatbot maker OpenAI
on January 23, 2023 at 5:43 pm
It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs. […]
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Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs
on January 23, 2023 at 2:43 pm
The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce. […]
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Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle
on January 23, 2023 at 2:25 pm
US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster buys Quordle, a Wordle-style five-letter-word guessing game. […]
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Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs
on January 20, 2023 at 12:30 pm
Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately. […]
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I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me
on January 20, 2023 at 11:53 am
Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily. […]
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Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy
on January 20, 2023 at 9:10 am
The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector. […]
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Dentists warn of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online
on January 20, 2023 at 3:01 am
One man said his teeth were not strong enough to bite an apple after wearing aligners bought remotely. […]
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The race to make diesel engines run on hydrogen
on January 20, 2023 at 12:23 am
Ordinary diesel trucks could be converted to a hydrogen-diesel mix, according to researchers in Australia. […]
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New FTX boss John Ray could bring back bankrupt crypto firm
on January 19, 2023 at 6:36 pm
John Ray said he may restart the platform to try to recover "value" for customers who lost money. […]
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What are Meta's Quest Pro and HTC’s Vive XR Elite like to use?
on January 19, 2023 at 2:51 pm
BBC News technology editor Zoe Kleinman tries two new headsets that can transport you to virtual worlds. […]
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Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay
on January 19, 2023 at 1:07 pm
New research points to a positive trend with ransomware gangs' profits dropping 40% in 2022. […]
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'I use Call of Duty to speak to my family in Iran'
on January 19, 2023 at 6:21 am
Iranians in Birmingham reveal how turmoil in their homeland affects their health and livelihoods. […]
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Twitter's bird statue sells for $100,000 at auction
on January 18, 2023 at 9:58 pm
After axing staff and scrapping perks, Twitter offloads surplus supplies […]
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Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes
on January 18, 2023 at 9:47 pm
Bitzlato co-founder Anatoly Legkodymov is accused of helping to process $700m in illicit funds. […]
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Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows
on January 18, 2023 at 5:51 pm
Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn (£972m) as tech firms scale back staff numbers. […]
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AI image creator faces UK and US legal challenges
on January 18, 2023 at 11:05 am
Getty Images, one of the worlds biggest picture agencies, is taking action against Stability AI. […]
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Elon Musk trial: Prospective jurors call him narcissistic, smart
on January 18, 2023 at 6:43 am
He could be ordered to pay billions of dollars in damages if he loses the fraud lawsuit over a tweet. […]
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Netflix offers pay package of up to $385,000 for flight attendant
on January 18, 2023 at 4:06 am
The role on its private jets requires "discretion and outstanding customer service skills". […]
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Gamers say goodbye to Google's Stadia as platform shuts
on January 18, 2023 at 3:29 am
All purchases are being refunded - but there are worries some games will be lost forever. […]
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FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange says $415m was hacked
on January 18, 2023 at 2:56 am
Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered over $5bn in assets. […]
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Nick Cave says ChatGPT's AI attempt to write Nick Cave lyrics 'sucks'
on January 17, 2023 at 11:47 am
The musician responds after a popular chatbot produces lyrics "in the style of Nick Cave". […]
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Wikipedia criticises 'harsh' new Online Safety Bill plans
on January 17, 2023 at 8:17 am
The legislation shouldn't treat community-run sites like big tech firms its foundation says. […]
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'It had just vanished' - the shock when tech fails
on January 17, 2023 at 12:29 am
Cloud computing is a popular way for firms to buy computing but, when it fails, chaos ensues. […]
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Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America's technology secrets
on January 16, 2023 at 10:08 pm
The true extent of commercial spying is unknown but experts say it is "pervasive". […]
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Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users
on January 16, 2023 at 3:56 pm
Twitter users say the social network has "a different vibe" since the billionaire took charge. […]
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How drones could be the future of Indian farming
on January 15, 2023 at 2:50 am
Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? […]
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Lucky Girl Syndrome: Smug TikTok trend or life-changing positivity?
on January 14, 2023 at 12:03 am
Lucky Girl Syndrome promotes positive thinking, manifesting good vibes and is spreading online. […]
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India targets China's dominance in mobile phones
on January 13, 2023 at 12:46 pm
There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry. […]
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Could floating solar farms survive out at sea?
on January 10, 2023 at 12:08 am
Engineers are working on building solar farms robust enough to survive in the open ocean. […]
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Ukraine war: What does facial recognition software make of Putin’s backdrop crowd?
on January 6, 2023 at 11:05 pm
There's been speculation public meetings with President Putin have been staged. […]
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Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping
on January 6, 2023 at 12:04 am
The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. […]
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Gadgets unveiled at CES but Russia is banned
on January 4, 2023 at 10:55 am
Thousands have come to Las Vegas for one of the world's largest technology shows. […]
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Tech trends 2023: Flying taxis and satellite phones
on December 23, 2022 at 12:06 am
From the latest in electric aircraft to the satellites that connect to phones, next year's emerging tech. […]
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The cargo hauling aircraft with no pilots on board
on December 20, 2022 at 12:04 am
Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraft. […]
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Using artificial intelligence to spot breast cancer
on November 26, 2022 at 12:13 am
An Indian company has developed a cheaper, non-invasive test for breast cancer that uses thermal imaging and AI. […]