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PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.
£220 'for a cut-up sock' - Apple's new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online
Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of footwear.
Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit
Police said the man shared 347 clips of naked actors on the social media site, which were viewed 4.2 million times.
New consoles used to come out every five years – so where's the PlayStation 6?
On the fifth anniversary of the PlayStation 5, the firm says its focus remains on its current console.
UK seeking to curb AI child sex abuse imagery with tougher testing
A new law will allow authorised testers to assess AI models for their ability to generate abuse material
Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China
The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.
Man dances for 144 hours to break video game marathon record
Szabolcs Csépe played Dance Dance Revolution for six days to secure his place in the record books.
Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash
Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.
Battle over Chinese chip maker rocks global car industry
In an extraordinary move, the Dutch government invoked a Cold War-era emergency law in relation to Nexperia.
A jailed hacking kingpin reveals all about the gang that left a trail of destruction
One of the world's most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview.
Dundee and US surgeons achieve world-first stroke surgery using robot
A Dundee professor carried out the first remote thrombectomy on a human cadaver.
China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs
The block on exports of the company's chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
Why human-shaped robots loom large in Musk's Tesla plans
The tech billionaire believes Optimus could play a big role in the lives of people around the world.
Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety
Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".
Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until November 2026
The most anticipated video game of all time receives a second official delay from makers Rockstar Games.
Rightmove shares plummet over AI investment plans
Shares in the property website sink after it cuts profit forecasts to step up investment in AI.
What does Elon Musk do with all his money?
While he has a penchant for cars and jets, the world's richest person reportedly lives a relatively modest life.
Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers
A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios.
'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
The art of making an app by describing it to artificial intelligence (AI) tops 10 new terms on the shortlist.
Will quantum be bigger than AI?
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
King handed Nvidia boss a letter warning of AI dangers
In the 2023 remarks from the King he said AI was "no less important than the discovery of electricity" but warned the risks must be tackled.
MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs
SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different'
AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.
Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm says.
ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon
The seven-year agreement will see OpenAI gain access to Nvidia graphics processors to train its artificial intelligence models.
Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise
The technology secretary says O2's higher-than-expected price increase is "disappointing" given the cost of living.
'No idea who he is,' says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon
The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.
The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says
Nexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have.
Bots are driving down human traffic at the world's largest online encyclopedia.
The high tech studio transforming movie car stunts
Alasdair Keane tests out the new generation of stunt cars.
There are calls for AI to be prevented from carrying out actions which might harm humans.
The head of the company that makes Tasers tells us about the future of the technology.
Alasdair Keane explores a high-tech studio that transforms how car stunts are made.
Two big social media companies face a class action lawsuit in Italy.
An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest.
Marco Silva unpacks the science and technology of cloud seeding.
We hear from experts on the pros and cons of using AI in the healthcare world.
The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
The South African start-up bringing tech to townships
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
Why AI is being trained in rural India
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice
More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?
The bacteria turning waste plastic into painkillers
How did E. coli become such an essential tool for scientists and will anything replace it?
What's the big deal about AI data centres?
Huge investment is going into data centres for AI, but why are they so expensive?
We have hybrid cars, now hybrid planes are coming
With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft.
AI challenges the dominance of Google search
The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.
Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.
The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking
Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?
Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs
Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.
How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?
New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.
Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls
The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.
How to get AI to work in 22 languages
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects
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