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Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.
Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images
Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.
TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project
Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.
US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles
Trump says Apple boss called him to complain about EU
The EU ordered Apple to pay Ireland billions in unpaid taxes in September.
Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.
Netflix raises prices as password boost fades
The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.
Instagram defends new teen safety features after criticism
Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.
How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks
We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill
US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps
New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.
Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal
The hacker downloaded sensitive data from the company and used it to send a ransom demand.
Twitch streamer Asmongold suspended after Palestinian rant
The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments.
Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.
UK considering EU-style common charging cable
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.
How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact?
Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on.
Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed
Elon Musk revealed a prototype of the long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood film studio - but investors aren't wowed.
Google threatened with being broken up by US
The US Government considers whether Google should spin off the Android operating system and Chrome browser.
Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine
The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts.
Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.
Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin
Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet.
Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.
eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears
The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October.
Google introduces new way to search by filming video
It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence.
Mystery surrounds Musk interview with US regulators
Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now there is mystery over whether he attended yesterday's hearing
Wait a few more minutes for an electric Uber, says boss
The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars.
US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals
It is among several remedies ordered in a case brought against the firm by Fortnite-maker Epic Games.
OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal
The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.
TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health
A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children.
Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow
The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans.
Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads
The game maker says actions taken by Samsung's Auto Blocker feature go against competition laws.
Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.
Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.
Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations
We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe
Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.
Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?
We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.
Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?
The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.
Tech Life: Mapping a changing world
How live updating of online maps is helping humanitarian work around the world.
School calls time on pupils' smart devices
A Sheffield school bans pupils from using smartphones and watches on its premises.
What do social media users do when their preferred platform is banned ?
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission blasts off
The expedition, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will attempt the world's first private spacewalk.
Tech Life: The voice cloning lawsuit
Two voice actors take legal action claiming their voices were stolen and cloned using AI.
Five tips for turning gaming from a hobby to a job
Gaming: Five tips for turning your hobby into a job
Tech Life: AI helps doctors detect lung cancer
AI is acting as a second pair of eyes for radiologists examining X-rays.
Could this little robot help rehabilitate stroke patients?
Robotic "coaches" programmed to guide stroke patients through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland.
Tech Life: Olympic esports and Saudi Arabia
The IOC announced the inaugural games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Not all are happy
NYC using drones to warn residents of floods
NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as a weather warning system.
Tech Life: Turning the tables on romance scammers
We speak to the BBC journalist who exposed an online con.
‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter
Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work.
Tech Life: When the power goes
The impact of internet outages in Bangladesh, and power cuts in South Africa and Cuba
Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress
Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has a rare neurological condition that makes it difficult for her to speak.
'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.
Why there's a rush of African satellite launches
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.
From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?
As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.
Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases
Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.
Could you switch careers into cyber-security?
From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.
Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom
Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.
How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis
Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.
Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work
To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.
Would you let AI plan your next holiday?
Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.
New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?
Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.
Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'
The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.
Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested
Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.
Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?
Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?
Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry
South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.
When vets are scarce what can farmers do?
In Vietnam farmers are being encouraged to track the use of antibiotics and monitor disease.
The mind-bending mirrors behind advanced technology
Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines.
Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?
Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.
No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes
Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.
The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India
New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India.
Source: BBC News