Young watch almost seven times less TV than over-65s - Ofcom |
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 23:14:25 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The average 16 to 24-year-old watches TV for 53 minutes a day compared with nearly six hours for over-65s. |
Holocaust activist seems to talk to guests at her funeral |
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:15:55 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Conversational video tech allowed the late Marina Smith to answer mourners' questions via recordings. |
Chinese internet giants hand algorithm data to government |
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:08:01 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Alibaba and Tiktok-owner ByteDance are among firms that have shared information with regulators. |
Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband access |
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:54:30 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The government says new system will give those receiving benefits better access to cheaper broadband. |
NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers |
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:28:38 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Its IT provider says it may take three or four weeks to fully recover from the cyber-attack. |
Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports |
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:01:54 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham. |
Meta's chatbot says the company 'exploits people' |
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:50:51 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The new prototype doesn't think much of the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, either. |
Disney adds subscribers but warns over cricket loss |
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:53:34 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December. |
Elon Musk sells $6.9bn of Tesla shares as Twitter lawsuit looms |
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:35:57 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The world's richest man says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for $44bn. |
US invests $280bn in high tech to compete with China |
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:34:20 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
US President Joe Biden said the new funding for tech would keep the US competitive. |
WhatsApp: Mark Zuckerberg reveals new privacy features |
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:31:41 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The changes will let users silently leave group chats and control who sees their online status. |
NHS 111 software outage confirmed as cyber-attack |
Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:08:25 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The problems are reported to have impacted referrals from the NHS 111 helpline to out-of-hours GPs. |
How will humans fare against robo-footballers? |
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:48:18 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Omar Mehtab visits the home of RoboCup champions Tech United to challenge them to a match. |
UK Parliament closes TikTok account after China data warning |
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:37:11 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Senior MPs had raised data security concerns and had called for the account to be taken down. |
How a small Hong Kong tech firm saw its shares soar |
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:14:52 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The meteoric rise of AMTD Digital's shares has been likened to the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon. |
Booking.com scam: Tourists descend on north London private home |
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:29:24 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
A woman says she feels vulnerable after dozens of tourists arrived at her private home throughout July. |
Tinder: CEO Renate Nyborg to leave dating app after one year |
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:01:48 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Renate Nyborg's exit is part of a major shake-up of the dating app's management and strategy. |
Airbnb bookings hit record high as travel recovers |
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:40:47 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Rising prices did not deter travellers, the lodging website said. |
Uber attracts record number of drivers as cost of living bites |
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:24:01 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The ride-hailing app had been facing a driver shortage, leading to long waiting times for customers. |
Pornhub: Judge rules Visa can be sued in abuse claim |
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:42:31 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
A woman who was thirteen when an explicit video of her was posted, is suing Mindgeek and Visa. |
Cristiano Ronaldo & Harry Maguire most abused players on Twitter - report |
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:01:45 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire receive the most Twitter abuse of any Premier League players, a report finds. |
Bitcoin: Missing hard drive could fund Newport crypto hub |
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:10:59 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Nearly 10 years after binning the hard drive, it is thought the Bitcoin on it could be worth £150m. |
Space debris: How do we solve the problem of dead satellites? |
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:17:31 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Space agencies and companies are looking at ways of tidying up the broken satellites orbiting Earth. |
Conjoined twins separated with the help of virtual reality |
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:05:51 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Surgeons say space-age technology helped doctors in separate countries to work together. |
Ofcom urged to help end broadband loyalty penalty |
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:27:44 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Many long-standing customers pay more for broadband and mobile contracts than new customers do. |
WhatsApp: We won't lower security for any government |
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:44:49 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The tech giant's boss says he'd rather see the app blocked than break encryption under proposed laws. |
Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp |
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:53:41 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The social media platform pauses the rollout of new features after an online community backlash. |
Starlink: Why is Elon Musk launching thousands of satellites? |
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:26:07 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The billionaire's SpaceX company hopes to provide an internet service from space. |
Gaming time has no link with levels of wellbeing, study finds |
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:26:37 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Researchers analysed the gaming habits of 39,000 players of big titles such as Animal Crossing. |
Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India |
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:39:49 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market. |
Cost of living: Inside the 'foodbank' for data |
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:07:28 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The National Databank initiative offers free data to people struggling to pay for connectivity. |
Facebook owner Meta in first ever sales fall |
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:46:24 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok. |
Music industry as tough as it has always been, watchdog says |
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:44:36 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The Competition and Markets Authority releases its latest report into the impact of streaming. |
Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner share Instagram criticism |
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:11:33 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Reality TV stars share post telling Instagram to "stop trying to be TikTok". |
Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge |
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:03:24 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Big Brother Watch campaigners says the "Orwellian" cameras at Southern Co-op shops breach people's rights. |
Amazon Prime subscription price raised by £1 a month |
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:02:30 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The £1-a-month rise comes after years in which the streaming service paid millions for football rights. |
Elon Musk denies affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife |
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:44:07 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The technology multi-billionaire's comments came in response to a report in the Wall Street Journal. |
Google rules blocked children's diabetes app |
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:51 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
An NHS-recommended app says Google will not permit it to send text message alerts about glucose levels. |
Chess robot breaks seven-year-old boy's finger during Moscow Open |
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:21:06 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The child was trying to make his next move at the Moscow Open when the robot grabbed him. |
World Cup to use drones to help protect stadiums |
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 23:55:24 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Venues in Qatar will be defended from potential drone attacks by the unmanned aerial vehicles. |
Blake Lemoine: Google fires engineer who said AI tech has feelings |
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 02:20:42 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Blake Lemoine went public with his beliefs that Google's breakthrough Lamda technology is sentient. |
Twitter spent $33m in three months on Elon Musk deal |
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:55:36 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The social network also reported losses in its latest financial figures. |
Tinder: Women's safety now at the heart of the app |
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 03:34:04 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The technology company is launching a partnership with domestic-violence campaign group No More. |
Abortion: YouTube removes misinformation videos |
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:36:05 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Videos promoting unsafe abortion methods and false claims are being taken down. |
Snapchat owner hit as advertising slump hits sales |
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:16:31 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The California-based company is best known for the photo-sharing app Snapchat. |
UK blocks University of Manchester sensor deal with Chinese company |
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:54:36 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The proposed licensing of vision-sensing technology could be a national security risk, the government says. |
Elon Musk's Tesla sells most of its Bitcoin holdings |
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:07:55 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The announcement comes as the value of the world's biggest cryptocurrency has plunged. |
Baidu unveils new self-driving taxi in China |
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 02:06:59 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Baidu says its latest robo-taxi has the road skills of a driver with 20 years' experience. |
China ride-hailing giant Didi fined $1.2bn after probe |
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:59:51 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The country's cyber security watchdog launched a probe into the firm just days after its US listing. |
Heatwave forced Google and Oracle to shut down computers |
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:32:36 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Record temperatures meant some cooling systems failed at the firm's London data centres. |
US seizes stolen funds from suspected North Korean hackers |
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:16:29 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The Department of Justice has already returned ransom payments to two hospitals. |
Apple settles US butterfly-keyboard legal action for $50m |
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:53:20 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Apple will pay $50m (£41.6m) over claims its laptop keyboards were unresponsive and unreliable. |
Netflix loses almost a million subscribers |
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:26:09 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Season four of the hit series Stranger Things may have helped to stem the exodus of Netflix customers. |
Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial |
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:56:31 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid. |
Rogers outage: Why a network upgrade pushed millions in Canada offline |
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:06:34 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
A Canadian telecoms giant is under pressure to ensure a network crash felt nationwide doesn't happen again. |
China launches second module for its space station Heavenly Palace |
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:37:54 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Tiangong or Heavenly Palace is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2022. |
Hands-on with the Nothing 1 phone |
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:29:28 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
UK company Nothing's first handset features hundreds of LED lights and has had 200,000 pre-orders. |
How streaming videos gives a Danish city hot water |
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:59:30 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
A datacentre is cooling its servers while providing nearby residents with heating. |
Neill Blomkamp: Why I am making video game Off The Grid |
Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:39:37 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The free-to-play game, featuring a narrative element, will see 150 players fight to be the last one. |
Ukraine war: President Zelensky's 3D projection asks tech sector for help |
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:18:13 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The Ukrainian president has been outlining his vision for the technology sector in his country. |
How to make movies without a huge carbon footprint |
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 23:06:43 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The film and TV industry is switching towards greener energy sources but the transition has challenges. |
The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage |
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:23:32 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution. |
High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis |
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:02:54 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
India's water situation requires a big investment in tech and many small projects on the ground. |
Are we falling in love with robots? |
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:03:48 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Far from being scary, people who actually live with robots are finding them endearing. |
The plans for giant seaweed farms in European waters |
Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:16:47 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
As worldwide sales of the algae soar, the European Union wants to establish giant seaweed farms. |
Can drumming reconnect you to your colleagues? |
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:04:12 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Companies are having to work extra hard to make their staff feel connected to their organisation. |
How rangers are using AI to help protect India's tigers |
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:07:38 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
India's tigers roam across vast areas, so artificial intelligence is being developed to help track them. |
The space tech helping to tackle deforestation |
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 23:00:51 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
How the International Space Station is helping to tackle deforestation |
The super material reinforcing rinks, cars and buildings |
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:09:47 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
From roller rinks to skyscrapers the addition of graphene could make concrete construction stronger. |
Digital India: How India's digital revolution is connecting millions |
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:44:04 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Access to the internet has transformed the lives of millions in India. |
A mind-reading combat jet for the future |
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:25:30 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The Tempest fighter jet will have artificial intelligence tech to monitor and help the pilot. |
The tech helping to bring you your morning coffee |
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:15:44 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
How Brazil, the world's largest grower of coffee, is turning to technology to boost production. |
The YouTuber who built a career from true crime and make-up |
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 23:13:41 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Bailey Sarian dabbled in YouTube for years before a chance idea led to a new profession. |
Whisky makers are turning their backs on peat |
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 23:05:04 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Burning peat has long been a way of adding flavour to whisky but some are now rejected that process. |
Aerospace electrified by new technology |
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:01:11 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Electric and hybrid aircraft are under development which could cut the need for jet fuel. |
Firms 'going to war' against rivals on social media |
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:10:08 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
The boss of a high-tech monitoring company says some retailers are spreading lies about competitors. |
The social media lifeline amid soaring food costs |
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:12:11 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Charities are using Google Maps and other social media to alert people to food clubs and community shops. |
Can the right smell make you more productive? |
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:13:34 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
With more people working from home there's growing interest in making the home smell better. |
How science is making chocolate taste even better |
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:30:50 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled. |
Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems |
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 23:06:59 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Better data and real-time software is allowing companies to improve the precision of flood warnings. |
How flowers are 'put to sleep' for long sea voyages |
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:01:04 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Kenya's flower exporters are switching to sea freight as new tech helps keep flowers fresh at sea. |
What parents need to know to keep their kids safe online |
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 23:18:06 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Teachers urgently want parents to understand the tech which could help to keep kids safer online. |
Will electric motorbike sales take off across Asia? |
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 23:03:17 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected. |
The staff shortage slowing down air cargo and bags |
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 23:05:29 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
A lack of skilled cargo handlers is now hampering the booming air freight business too. |
Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity? |
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 23:16:31 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages. |
Could flat tyres soon be a thing of the past? |
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 23:18:58 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Airless tyres that do not puncture are getting close to market but some remain sceptical about them. |
Is it the end for the lush lawns of Los Angeles? |
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 23:08:01 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Tougher rules on watering gardens mean residents will have to consider alternatives to green grass. |
India's loan scams leave victims scared for their lives |
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 23:06:33 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Bogus apps are being used by hackers to access mobile phone data to threaten and blackmail victims. |
How artificial intelligence 'blew up' tennis |
Mon, 30 May 2022 23:05:16 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Coaches now have powerful tools which can find patterns in play that humans would struggle to see. |
The new airlines betting flying is about to take off |
Sun, 29 May 2022 23:10:38 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Many carriers went out of business during Covid but several seized a golden opportunity to launch. |
Soaring fertiliser prices force farmers to rethink |
Thu, 26 May 2022 23:06:44 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Research into replacements for nitrogen-based fertilisers has been spurred by high prices and climate concerns. |
Could hydrogen ease Germany's reliance on Russian gas? |
Tue, 24 May 2022 10:45:43 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Why hydrogen might be one route for Germany to move away from dependence on Russian imports. |
Could contact lenses be the ultimate computer screen? |
Thu, 19 May 2022 23:03:29 GMT Source: BBC News - Technology |
Firms are developing smart contact lenses that can project data in front of the user's eye. |