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Kris Jenner's image spreads in Chinese social media good luck trend

Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity

Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong

Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global 'pressures'

The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.

Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers

In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe

The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic

A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.

Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge

US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial

A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer

Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users

Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically.

Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale

Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.

OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal

The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

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Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes

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Artificial intelligence is already in use in many areas of healthcare.

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The effect of screen time on young children. Plus a listener tells us his AI voice story.

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We speak to a “chatter” on OnlyFans, who sends explicit messages on behalf of models.

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How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.

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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

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Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona.

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Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.

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