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Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 21:03
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 07:28
The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.

What Elon Musk could gain from Trump's presidency

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 07:01
One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 21:59
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 07:11
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 21:07
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

Sun, 11/03/2024 - 21:01
A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 22:19
Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?

Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end

Sat, 11/02/2024 - 21:51
Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?

Law firm finds grooming claims against MrBeast co-host baseless

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 23:07
The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor.

Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 22:00
The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,

The house paints that promise much more than colour

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 21:02
Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.

Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 09:24
The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube.

China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 01:21
The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry.

'Sickening' Molly Russell chatbots found on Character.ai

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 12:35
The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly".

How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 20:42
The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.

Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos 'alarming' creators

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 08:57
The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.

TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 07:53
Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.

Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 06:29
The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages.

Gamer role introduced in children's hospital

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 05:07
Steven Mair is the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's new gamer in residence