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X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK

X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK

May 15, 2026

Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.

Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial

Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial

May 15, 2026

As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

May 15, 2026

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

May 15, 2026

Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system

'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system

May 15, 2026

The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security.

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors

May 14, 2026

Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek

May 13, 2026

The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.

WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot

WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot

May 13, 2026

A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users

Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users

May 13, 2026

The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.

More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material

More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material

May 13, 2026

The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

May 13, 2026

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

May 12, 2026

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data

Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data

May 12, 2026

The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.

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Tech Life

May 12, 2026

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

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Tech Life

May 05, 2026

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

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Tech Life

April 28, 2026

Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.

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Tech Life

April 21, 2026

How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.

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May 16, 2026

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

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May 09, 2026

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

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May 02, 2026

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

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April 04, 2026

Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.

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