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Tech bosses say massive investment will make UK 'AI superpower'
Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US "Tech Prosperity Deal".
Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show
Footage shared on social media shows burning wreckage on the ground after the mid-air collision.
Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by reported China chip ban
Jensen Huang told reporters he would be "patient" as the US and China grapple for global AI dominance.
Deal is done to keep TikTok in the US, says Trump
The social media platform had faced a ban in the US over national security concerns.
Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".
Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen private data ransomed by hackers
Kering, the luxury French fashion house which owns the brands, confirmed the attack to BBC News.
Musk buys $1bn worth of Tesla shares
The purchases, the billionaire's first since 2020, boost his investment in the firm.
US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China
The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform's American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.
AI 'friend' chatbots probed over child protection
The Federal Trade Commission is inquiring into seven tech companies including Snap, Meta, OpenAI and XAI.
Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card?
The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic cards?
Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warns
The Information Commissioner's Office says schools face an "insider threat" from children as young as seven.
Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks
The six-month inquiry also proposes an overnight "digital curfew" for 15-18 year olds from 22:00 to 08:00.
Jaguar Land Rover admits hackers may have taken data
The car-maker previously said there was no evidence that customers information had been taken.
Meta covered up potential child harms, whistleblowers claim
Meta denies the allegations and described the "claims at the heart" of the Senate hearing as "nonsense".
Larry Ellison briefly becomes world's richest person
The Oracle cofounder's wealth temporarily overtook Musk's fortune, propelled by an AI boom.
It's taken three years to recover from China hack, election watchdog says
In the first interview about the hack, the commission's new boss admits that huge mistakes were made, but says the organisation is now secure.
Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests
Thousands had taken to the streets demanding that the government lift the ban and tackle corruption.
Microsoft cloud services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts
Unexplained damage to the cables is causing delays in traffic going through the Middle East, the tech giant says.
Google fined €2.95bn by EU for abusing advertising dominance
The Commission said competitors faced higher costs and reduced revenues as a result.
Gamers frustrated as Hollow Knight: Silksong crashes stores on launch
Social media users also struggle to grab the game on the Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox game stores.
Head of UK's Turing AI Institute resigns after funding threat
Dr Jean Innes is stepping down after the government told the charity to focus on defence research.
World's largest sports piracy site shut down by police
The take-down of the site has been championed as a major victory for live sports broadcasters.
Creator of Charli XCX Apple dance settles Roblox lawsuit
Kelley Heyer had accused the online platform of copying her choreography without permission.
Lost in translation - How Africa is trying to close the AI language gap
A new dataset with African languages should improve access to AI for millions on the continent.
M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack
The hack has caused severe disruption at manufacturing plants globally, with some staff told not to come into work.
Google told to pay $425m in privacy lawsuit
Google says the decision misunderstands how its products work, and it will appeal the ruling.
Luigi Mangione's likeness used to model shirt on Shein
An image with the likeness of Mr Mangione was used to advertise a white, short-sleeved shirt.
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.
What will the era of Agentic AI offer us ?
Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths has exclusive access to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground.
Ione Wells explores if lithium mining can be done more sustainably.
The floating robot collecting rubbish in our waterways
Tech Now meets the team behind WasteShark - can it help tackle marine plastic pollution?
We take a deep dive into quantum computers, with experts answering listeners' questions.
Exploring some of the latest tech innovations in the world of sport.
Find out about the AI safe driving system that's watching the road ahead, and the driver.
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.
Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.
Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?
In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.
Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
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