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Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia
America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration.
Minister's X account hacked to promote crypto scam
The MP's office says "steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts".
Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial
The US government is seeking to break up Meta by forcing a spinoff of Instagram or WhatsApp.
PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions
The digital, disc-free edition of Sony's console has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale.
What are semiconductors and why is Trump targeting them?
The US president has said he will unveil new tariffs targeting some electronics.
Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?
As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.
Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed 'privacy nightmare'
Recall had been dubbed a "privacy nightmare" but has made changes since its original launch was pulled.
OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics'
Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Will iPhones cost more because of Trump's tariffs on China?
Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.
Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram
The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.
Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says
Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home.
First Ofcom probe launched into suicide site exposed by BBC
BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.
Meta expands restrictions for teen users to Facebook and Messenger
The system imposes more restricted settings on younger users - though campaigners say it's unclear what difference they make.
Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules
The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.
Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban.
Oracle, Microsoft and the founder of OnlyFans are also among names that have cropped up as the president seeks to broker a deal.
Meta and Pinterest make secret donation to Molly Russell charity
Meta and Pinterest have agreed to donate to a charity set up in the name of schoolgirl Molly Russell.
Will £75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2's Mario Kart?
There's a lot of excitement about the new console - but also concern about the high price of its games.
Elon Musk's X to clamp down on parody accounts
Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform.
Nintendo pulls Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs
It unveiled the console on Wednesday just hours before the president announced a wave of global tariffs.
I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 - was it worth it?
The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June.
Vance confident TikTok will be sold in US as deadline looms
Despite the increasing number of potential buyers, neither the app nor its Chinese owner have confirmed they will do a deal.
'Google AI presented my April Fools' story as real news'
Journalist Ben Black was "shocked" to discover his fake news from five years ago used by AI.
Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash
The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.
Nintendo announces Switch 2 release date - and a new Mario Kart game
More than a million people watched online as details of the long awaited successor to the hit console were announced.
Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox
They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.
Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds
The research found a correlation between looking at a screen in bed and reporting insomnia and sleep loss.
Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online
The often-explicit pictures are being stored without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to a hack.
Musk's xAI buys his social media platform X
The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money.
Amateur photographers hope to fix Wikipedia's 'terrible' pictures
The site is littered with awful photos, particularly of celebrities - but a volunteer project is trying to fix that.
Center Parcs removes X account from website after fake account set up
An IT consultant took charge of the Center Parcs UK's handle after the firm deactivated its account.
'UK crowds are the best': Does home advantage make a difference in esports?
The Rocket League Championship Series Birmingham Major brings together the 16 best teams in the world
Assassin's Creed maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment
Shenzhen-based Tencent, which owns the popular messaging app WeChat, will hold about a quarter of a new subsidiary.
China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says
Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.
Could nuclear fusion supply endless clean energy?
How do you get close enough to study a gigantic mass of ice floating in cold waters ?
Marc Cieslak has the highlights from the Game Developer Conference in San Francisco.
UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference.
Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight.
Noland Arbaugh has a chip in his brain to translate his thoughts into computer commands.
Lara Lewington explores how technology and AI are transforming what it means to be human.
How the US government’s crackdown on diversity deleted women’s military contributions.
Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana.
Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies
From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?
Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown
Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?
A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry
India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?
It's one of the world's biggest companies - we get exclusive access to the Seattle HQ
Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.
The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles
Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.
Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech
Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.
Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?
Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help?
Countries compete to keep skilled young workers
EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?
Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?
Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.
Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'
India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.
Why do kindness influencers get criticised?
Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work.
Why employees smuggle AI into work
Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers.
Leaving X can be a tricky decision for brands
Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.
Will young developers take on key open source software?
The founders of important open source software are getting older, who will take over?
GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?
How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases
Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.
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