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What caused the AWS outage - and why has it made the internet fall apart?
The outage at Amazon services has impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users.
Spike in Disney+ cancellations after Kimmel suspension
New data shows subscriptions dropped considerably after the late-night host’s temporary removal.
Amazon outage 'resolved' as Snapchat and banks among sites impacted
Platform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.
Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites
Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.
What's the best way to detect and destroy drones?
Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones.
Salesforce CEO apologises for saying Trump should send troops to San Francisco
Salesforce boss and Time Magazine owner Marc Benioff posted the apology on X following days of backlash
OpenAI stops 'disrespectful' Martin Luther King Jr deepfakes
The intervention has not stopped Sora users generating and sharing fake clips of other historical figures.
Spotify working on AI music tools with major record labels
The streaming service says it will respect artists' rights in creating new "responsible" AI products.
China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending
Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November - Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year.
Is Microsoft's first ever handheld Xbox console worth the wait?
The ROG Xbox Ally works with Game Pass out of the box, meaning gamers start off with hundreds of games.
Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.
ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss
CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".
Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers
The UK has also frozen assets linked to the alleged scammers, including a £100m London office building.
Cyber attack contingency plans should be put on paper, firms told
Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.
Vodafone says outage affecting thousands of customers resolved
Vodafone said its Monday outage, which knocked broadband and mobile data users offline for several hours, was caused by a "non-malicious software issue".
'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley
Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.
Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm
The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.
How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK
The regulator has given it "strategic market status", opening the door to what it calls "proportionate interventions."
OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT
The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts.
Huge buzz but a big gamble: Battlefield 6 takes aim at Call of Duty
The latest in the military shooter series is a pivotal release for publisher Electronic Arts.
Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried?
The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans
Tesla investigated over self-driving cars on wrong side of road
The US government said approximately 2.9 million cars could be impacted by the investigation.
ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says
The platform says hackers targeted a firm that helped to verify the ages of its users.
ChatGPT image snares suspect in deadly Pacific Palisades fire
Investigators say evidence collected from the 29-year-old's devices showed an AI image of a burning city.
China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths
Beijing's monopoly over rare earths is a key bargaining chip in its trade negotiations with the US.
Two teenagers arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain
Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children.
MrBeast: AI means it's 'scary times' for YouTube creators
He says he's worried about what will happen to millions of creators when AI videos are as good as normal ones.
Snapchat users share fury at upcoming fees for storing old photos and videos
Snap said only a small number of users would be affected by the changes, but many online disagree.
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
The Shenzhen-based electric car maker says the UK is now its biggest market outside China.
Apple and Samsung users could be due share of £480m payout
Consumer group Which? is taking tech giant Qualcomm to the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London on Monday.
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.
Alasdair Keane explores the tech highlights at IFA Berlin.
Lara Lewington explores the tech being trialled to find 'hidden' pancreatic cancer cases.
Robot sailboats are helping forecasters predict where hurricanes will hit land.
How technology is bringing hope of earlier detection and prevention to wildfires.
Find out how AI is making phone calls possible between people who don’t share a language.
We hear from people who say they have been unfairly banned from Facebook and Instagram.
A special from Edinburgh, where art and performance meet tech with spectacular results.
Find out how Singapore is now dealing with cyber threats from other states and criminals.
The history behind the QR code
It's used by millions of us every day, but why was the Quick Response code invented?
China’s DeepSeek took the AI world by storm this year. Where is it now? And: AI doomsday?
Joe Tidy explores how the rise of artificial intelligence may play out.
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
Could aluminium become the packaging 'champion'?
Some packaging firms say aluminium could be used more widely in packaging, but cost may hold it back
Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?
Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.
Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech
Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings.
How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?
Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.
'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far
Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus.
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