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Robot vacuums 'could water plants or play with cat'
Scientists, including researchers in Bath, have come up with 100 proposed uses for the robots.
Why is the M&S cyber attack chaos taking so long to resolve?
The company not saying who carried out the attack - or when their systems will be restored - suggests it's serious.
Some M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack
The BBC understands food availability should be back to normal by the end of the week.
Call for ban on AI apps creating naked images of children
Children fear anyone could create sexual deepfake images of them, the children's commissioner says.
M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues
The retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored.
M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack
The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.
How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus
The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.
Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told
Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.
How can you keep your child safe online?
Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.
Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders
The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.
ChatGPT-maker wants to buy Google Chrome
An OpenAI executive told a US judge the company would be interested in buying the popular browser.
WhatsApp defends 'optional' AI tool that cannot be turned off
While Meta says the AI chatbot is a "good thing", some users have shared their frustrations.
Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines
The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.
Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.
Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers
Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.
Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say
Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.
Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says
But it said it would still consider human involvement when selecting winners.
Gamers shocked as Elder Scrolls IV revealed and launched on same day
It is a long-awaited remaster of the classic video game, which originally released back in 2006.
Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays
Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.
US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.
I won't put my relationships online again, says Lilly Sabri
The influencer explains how she rebuilt her life after a podcast implicated her fiancé had had an affair.
Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck
China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?
Artists push back against AI dolls with their own creations
Artists hit back on social media to warn artificial intelligence may be endangering their livelihoods.
Nvidia: The AI chip giant caught between US and China
Led by Jensen Huang, dubbed the 'Taylor Swift of tech', the chip giant has become pivotal in the race for AI supremacy.
The monthly AI or real quiz: April 2025
Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!
Tesla whistleblower wins latest legal battle in fight against Musk
Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014.
Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules
It is the second major case Google has lost in a year, after it was found to have a monopoly on online search.
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.
It's one of the world's biggest companies - we get exclusive access to the Seattle HQ
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.
What is bug hunting and why is it changing?
Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work.
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?
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.
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