Technology
NYC using drones to warn residents of floods
NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as a weather...
Musk shares faked far-right 'detainment camp' for rioters...
The image was faked to look like it had come from the Daily Telegraph website.
Online games likely to be hit if strikes continue - union
The union leading the video game performers' strike says multiplayer games might...
Secrets of hovering kestrels to help drones beat city winds
Researchers hope they could inspire new drone and plane designs able to better cope...
The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians
Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win...
Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?
Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen...
Delta Airlines hits out at CrowdStrike, alleging $500m...
The US-based carrier has indicated it will sue both CrowdStrike and Microsoft for...
A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech
Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented...
YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56
One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for...
The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India
New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern...
Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?
The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled...
China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery
Zeekr says its new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes...
Tech Life: Olympic esports and Saudi Arabia
The IOC announced the inaugural games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Not all are...
No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write...
Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.
Disney+ terms prevent allergy death lawsuit, Disney says
The entertainment giant says the terms of a free trial prevent it from being sued...
Tech firm apologises for 'creepy' hostess lampshade outfits
The company-branded lampshades, which obscured the women's faces, have been called...
Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?
Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.
'Nothing stopping' child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp,...
The Internet Watch Foundation is calling for more mechanisms to be put in place...
Fortnite app returns to iPhones - but only in the EU
The boss of the game's publisher says he hopes to bring it to UK iPhones in 2025.
Respected gaming magazine praised after sudden closure
Industry professionals say Game Informer will be "much-missed" after 33 years of...
Actors demand action over 'disgusting' explicit video game...
They say the scenes, which they often don't know about in advance, leave them "shaken"...
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try...
Tech Life: TikTok world
TikTok is a popular video sharing platform, but not so popular with some governments.
How the computer games industry is embracing AI
Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the...
The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs
Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.
BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images
Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social...
Tech Life: The mammoth ivory problem
Tech can play a role in combating the illegal trade in elephant ivory.
Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?
Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new...
Protecting under-18s from harmful online content
Marianna Spring on how the UK's media regulator wants to protect children from harmful...
Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry
India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on...
Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children...
BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors...
The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot
The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives.
Tech Life: Help for cancer patients
The machine that allows patients to take their own blood samples for analysis from...
These elephants are dying on rail tracks - can AI save...
Officials in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are using AI to monitor elephant movement...
Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'
Business leaders feel pressure to invest in AI but the costs are formidable.
How phone theft in London was tackled in the 90s
In 1994, the boom in mobile phones spawned a crime wave of phone thefts in the capital.
'People are just not worried about being scammed'
Fraudsters are increasingly using AI, but are people taking the problem seriously...
Tech Life: Tackling online abuse of athletes
The Olympics turn to AI to try crack down on online abuse aimed at athletes
Why technology has not transformed building
New technology has yet to transform homebuilding which is still largely a manual...
Tech Life: Being watched
Words of warning about facial recognition, biometrics and artificial intelligence.
'The chatbot has transformed my life'
How AI tools are helping people with neurodiversity live their lives.
Why France's start-up champion has struggled abroad
Its appointment booking software is everywhere in France, but Doctolib has struggled...
TikTokers on why they have to delay ‘adulting’
People are taking to the app to highlight the difficulty in achieving “traditional”...
Tech Life: The women dating AI chatbots
What is it like to have an AI boyfriend? The women in China who date chatbots.
Can 'energy hog' hot tubs be greener?
Hot tubs are becoming a standard feature at holiday parks, but can they be made...
Australia wants to become a renewable energy superpower....
The country has come up with an ambitious plan to become the engine room of the...
Could AI put an end to animal testing?
Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly being used to help test new drugs...
Concern rises over AI in adult entertainment
AI in adult entertainment could have negative effects on society and individuals,...
'Insane' amounts of data spurs new storage tech
Storing information with holograms and in glass is being proposed to deal with a...
Gaming giant Steam accused of ripping off 14m UK gamers
Legal claim alleges Steam's market dominance means consumers are paying too much...
Investigating crime scenes in virtual reality
A team from the University of Dundee is developing ways to help investigators work...
'We are creating new crops five-times faster'
How artificial intelligence is increasingly helping the arable farming sector.
Dan's the man: Why Chinese women are looking to ChatGPT...
A jailbreak version of ChatGPT is becoming popular with women who prefer it to real...
Nasa astronaut distress message broadcast in error
Space agency says the clip was from a training exercise which was accidentally put...
Is Elon Musk worth his $56bn Tesla pay package?
He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have...
'Hackers leaked intimate photos after my laptop was stolen'
A Spanish filmmaker turned the cameras on herself and made a "sextortion diary"...
Tesla investors back $56bn Musk pay deal
The multi-billionaire had campaigned for the payout, which is worth up to $56bn.
Virtual camera operators: The unsung heroes of esports
A different kind of esports pro explains how they capture all the action during...
US surgeon general wants social media warning labels
Vivek Murthy says social media increases the risk that children will experience...
Software giant Adobe accused of 'trapping customers'
Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made...
Building a $2bn online game by breaking the rules
How the Elder Scrolls Online survived a difficult launch to become a quiet gaming...
Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'?
Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs.
Apple scraps its Pay Later loan scheme
It marks a retreat for the technology giant from plans to offer traditional financial...
Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's...
The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really...
TikTok faces fresh US pressure over child privacy
The allegation from US regulators adds to the growing pressure faced by the social...
Tech Life: Bionic arms and robotic thumbs
This week Tech Life has a special programme about the technology of artificial limbs.
Don't blame us for people suffering - London hospital hackers
They claim the cyber attack - which has disrupted more than 1,000 procedures - was...
Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams
The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the...
US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links
Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant...
Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips
The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software...
TikTok confirms it offered US government a 'kill switch'
The platform made the disclosure as part of its legal challenge against a law forcing...
Stolen test data and NHS numbers published by hospital...
Experts say the hack is one of the most "significant and harmful" cyber attacks...
Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire
At least 22 people have been confirmed dead while eight others were injured, local...
Apple in breach of law on App Store, says EU
It is the first time a company has been found to be in breach of the Digital Markets...
The screen tech that can do almost anything
New technology promises TV and phone screens that use much less electricity than...
Tech Life: Detecting cancer using AI
The role machine learning can play in accurate blood tests for bowel cancer.
Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctioned
The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first...
World's biggest music labels sue over AI copyright
Sony, Universal and Warner claim AI software steals music to "spit out" similar...
VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian
Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by almost 50% after the...
Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company
His removal comes four years after he was abruptly dropped by streaming platform,...
What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem?
Tech firms commonly highlight their use of AI, but in some cases it may be exaggerated.
Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?
Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said...
Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track...
The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently...
India reviews iPhone factory for 'not hiring married women'
The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at...
The fastest data in the world
Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.
EU says Instagram’s paid ad-free option breaches rules
The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to...
Tech Life: If we could talk to the animals
Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.
How to decode your social media feeds this election
Marianna Spring talks through the tactics seen on the social media feeds of voters.
Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK
Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles...
AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions
The tech giant says it will be difficult to meet its net zero target due to AI using...
How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple
The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.
Where have all the UK tech 'unicorns' gone?
Only six UK firms became a unicorn last year by achieving a valuation of more than...
MP urges social media ban for under 16s
Conservative MP Miriam Cates called on Rishi Sunak to consider banning under 16s...
Should AI play an ever-growing role in tackling crime?
Artificial intelligence is being increasingly used by police forces, but critics...
Why private helicopters are still in demand
Despite the flagging economy, demand is strong for helicopters and new models are...
Fitbit denies update made devices unusable
More than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working...
India's ancient carpet weaving industry meets AI
Kashmir's handmade carpet industry is trying to maintain its traditions while staying...
Tech bosses to testify over child safety concerns
Senators say Meta, X, TikTok, Discord and Snap are not doing enough to protect children...
