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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach

Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs

The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"

King's College team wins access to cutting-edge Google quantum chip

King's College London researchers hope the chip will help answer previously unanswerable questions about the most important natural processes.

Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans

The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.

Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets

The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

Porn company fined £600,000 by Ofcom over age check failings

Ofcom said Youngtek Solutions Ltd did not have checks between July and September 2025, but has since brought in verification.

Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder

Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned

The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents

Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.

AI may speed up search for drugs to treat brain conditions

Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.

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What is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom?

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We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers

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Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?

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A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.

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Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.

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Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.

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Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.

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Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.

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