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Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says
Possession and publication of such material will be a criminal offence, under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill.
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 said.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Football Manager has finally added women's teams after 20 years. I put the game to the test
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the new version of the sports management video game after it faced delays and cancellations.
Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in
The site tells BBC News it believes people are viewing riskier sites - but they may just be using VPNs.
Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID
The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure.
Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise
The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts.
First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced
Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Elon Musk firm Starlink to offer the service.
Websites disabled in Microsoft global outage come back online
Microsoft 365 and its Azure cloud computing platform were hit with DNS issues, similar to the recent AWS outage.
Will AI mean the end of call centres?
Some commentators predict artificial intelligence is about to replace most customer support jobs.
Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition
Tim Richards said the likes of Netflix and Apple TV are complementary rather than damaging for the big screen.
Character.ai to ban teens from talking to its AI chatbots
The AI chatbot app, which has millions of users, said it was responding to parents and regulators.
Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division
The company says the opportunities provided by AI means it needs to be "organised more leanly."
OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit
The deal will see long term investor Microsoft retain a 27% stake in the ChatGPT-maker.
Turing AI Institute boss denies accusations of 'toxic internal culture'
Whistleblowers also accused the charity's leadership of misusing public funds and failing to deliver on its mission.
ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts
The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.
ChatGPT's new browser has potential, if you're willing to pay
OpenAI hopes to upend the browser market currently dominated by Google Chrome, but it depends on paid users.
Armed police handcuff teen after AI mistakes crisp packet for gun in US
Taki Allen, 16, said he was eating a bag of Doritos after football practice before being handcuffed by police.
Tech bosses could stop mobile phone theft, say MPs
The chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says "robust technical measures" could help reduce phone thefts.
Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling
Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal
The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
JLR cyber-attack caused UK car production to hit 70-year low for September
It is the lowest number of cars made in any September in the UK since 1952, including the pandemic.
No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10
The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.
Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage
A "faulty automation" was at the core of the issues that caused knock-on effects for more than one thousand sites on Monday, an expert told the BBC.
Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers
The tech giant also announced a new robotic arm and an AI tool to improve efficiency at its warehouses.
Tesla profits slide despite record revenue
Elon Musk's electric car maker reported record revenue as US buyers rushed to secure a key tax credit.
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.
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.
'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
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.
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