Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for approval |
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:43:22 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. |
AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN |
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:26:12 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe. |
Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI |
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:56:58 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws. |
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts |
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:58:47 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. |
Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge |
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:36:51 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death. |
Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations |
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:13:47 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour. |
Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases |
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:35:21 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Millions in compensation will be paid out after the game tricked players into making unintended purchases. |
Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trial |
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:53:38 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its brain implant. |
Braverman and Facebook clash over private message plans |
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:01:46 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. |
Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed |
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:50:51 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The law aims to force firms to remove illegal content and protect children from some legal but harmful material. |
Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy |
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:20:52 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The billionaire's forays into sensitive geopolitical issues and his global clout have come under scrutiny. |
FTX: 'King of Crypto' parents sued over missing millions |
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:48:43 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are being sued as his bankrupt crypto firm FTX seeks to recover money. |
YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income |
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:45:45 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The BBC has also removed some shows featuring the comedian and actor from its streaming services. |
Mortal Kombat 1: Nintendo Switch version will be fixed, says boss |
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:09:11 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The fighting series' creator admits the Nintendo edition isn't "the version we wanted to release". |
Call of Duty Warzone: Does UK esports scene need more live events? |
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:45:29 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. |
Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell |
Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:54:20 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. |
Elon Musk: Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, could go behind paywall |
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 02:17:52 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". |
TikTok fined €345m over children's data privacy |
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:41:56 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The complaint concerned how the social media app handled children's data in 2020. |
Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation |
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:06:21 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". |
Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale' |
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:55:30 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China. |
20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change |
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:57:46 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Drivers told follow signs not sat-navs when Wales lowers speed limits in built-up areas from Sunday. |
Greater Manchester Police officers' details hacked in cyber attack |
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:24:22 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
A company that makes ID cards for Greater Manchester Police has been targeted in the attack. |
Unity engine maker says sorry after runtime fee price plan backlash |
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:20:46 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The company, headed by ex-EA boss John Riccitiello, says it will change plans to charge developers. |
French iPhone 12 warning: European regulators examine alert on radiation levels |
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:15:44 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
European regulators assess possible health risks after France's decision to temporarily halt sales. |
Arm: UK chip designer shares surge in market return |
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:55:54 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The jump in share price was a sign of confidence in Arm, a star of the British tech industry. |
'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk |
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:57:03 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence. |
iPhone 15: Apple forced to ditch lightning charger |
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:25:13 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after the EU forced the change. |
Bristol to host one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers |
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:43:23 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The machine will "help researchers maximise the potential of AI", the government says. |
AI and sound - helping firms build their own 'sonic identity' |
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:06:56 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds. |
AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real? |
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:49:42 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Test your skills at spotting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz. |
France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels |
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:58:02 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem. |
Cryptoqueen: Accomplice jailed for 20 years for OneCoin financial scam |
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:25:57 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Sebastian Karl Greenwood was sentenced by a US judge for the massive scam that stole billions from investors. |
MGM Resorts: Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on firm |
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:22:25 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at MGM Resorts' hotels. |
Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning? |
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:02:45 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger. |
Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly |
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:16:55 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. |
Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich |
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:13:37 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. |
Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports |
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:45:05 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days. |
Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5 |
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:45:18 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. |
Tech giants face fines for animal cruelty videos |
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:56:23 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The change to the Online Safety Bill comes as a result of a BBC Eye Investigation into global monkey abuse. |
Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation |
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:48:26 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil". |
Another FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty |
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:48:13 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The pleading comes ahead of the October trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. |
YouTube starts verifying health workers in the UK |
Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:00:57 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information. |
Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns |
Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:10:22 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. |
Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI |
Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:53:40 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. |
Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles |
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:27:34 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game. |
Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging row |
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:09:40 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist. |
TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears |
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:43:04 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data. |
Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn |
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:03:03 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year. |
Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack |
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 23:05:40 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test. |
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules |
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:12:33 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024. |
EE and Vodafone customers able to call after bug fixed |
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:04:47 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The two providers have offered different accounts of what happened to their networks. |
Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25 |
Sat, 02 Sep 2023 23:41:22 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. |
Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space |
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:11:14 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers. |
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data |
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:01:41 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. |
Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU |
Sat, 02 Sep 2023 02:19:06 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report. |
New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming |
Sun, 03 Sep 2023 23:01:58 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. |
The firms hoping to cut down on wasted cosmetics |
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:12:25 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
By tailoring cosmetics to the individual some firms are hoping to cut waste in the cosmetics industry. |
Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn |
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:26:50 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation. |
Google tests watermark to identify AI images |
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:17:39 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation. |
Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink |
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:45:39 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC. |
'Overwhelming consensus' to regulate AI, says Elon Musk |
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:56:32 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The Tesla CEO was among the top tech leaders meeting with US lawmakers to discuss AI governance |
London robotic surgeon celebrates its 10,000th procedure |
Sat, 09 Sep 2023 07:04:40 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
A robotic surgeon called Da Vinci has been performing surgery for nearly 20 years. |
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa |
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:29:06 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation. |
Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence? |
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:06:31 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work. |
The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output |
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:01:12 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat. |
The firms hoping to take psychedelic drugs mainstream |
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:06:24 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Start-ups are tweaking psychedelic compounds to treat mental health conditions. |
Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs |
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:04:54 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs. |
Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem |
Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:25:39 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Ernie, Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, is wary of sensitive subjects - and clearly dodges questions. |
Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels |
Thu, 07 Sep 2023 23:22:27 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. |
Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies |
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 23:10:27 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures. |
Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it |
Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:04:33 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help. |
Edinburgh Fringe: Can TikTok comedy stars cut it on stage? |
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:08:17 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
They have millions of followers, but can they cut it in front of a crowd at the Edinburgh Fringe? |
Virtual reality brings new vision to workplace training |
Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:02:21 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Staff are being asked to put on VR goggles when they go on a course or team-building session. |
The eco-friendly glass that's hard to crack |
Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:01:05 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Scientists have developed an extremely strong glass which is less energy intensive to make than regular glass. |
Back to the future for India's rice farmers |
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:02:34 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
India, the world's biggest rice exporter, is turning to old varieties and new farming techniques. |
Video doorbells: Police champion them but do they cut crime? |
Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:03:55 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The smart doorbells have soared in popularity, but they may not help reduce the number of break-ins. |
Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise? |
Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:03:30 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on? |
Sea drones: What are they and how much do they cost? |
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:22:49 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Moscow has blamed Ukraine for a series of attacks by sea drones on Russian naval targets. |
New AI systems collide with copyright law |
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 23:08:53 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Artists are worried that their work is being fed into AI systems and are taking legal action. |
The return of cargo-carrying sail ships |
Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:10:43 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback. |
Drones are showing us sharks like never before |
Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:13:13 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Astonishing aerial footage reveals sharks are closer to us than we think – and usually leave us alone. |