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How AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 20:05
In a struggling games industry AI has been hailed as a possible saviour. But not everyone's convinced.

As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 23:02
As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 17:49
The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users.

Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 20:02
Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation.

Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 18:14
Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

Palestinians say Microsoft unfairly closing their accounts

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 11:27
More than 20 Palestinians say they have been kicked off Skype, a popular tool for contacting relatives.

Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking $500m in severance

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:54
A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Mr Musk's takeover of the site.

Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 12:05
The devices have high profile users, including Kim Kardashian and and some England footballers.

Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 07:17
The gaming giant said its PC Game Pass subscription would increase by £2 to £9.99 per month.

Tech giant Samsung workers to strike indefinitely

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 02:04
A union for almost 25% of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over pay and benefits.

Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 23:31
The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana on a demonstration mission.

Tech Life: The tech that refuses to die

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 16:30
We look at old tech that's been around for decades and is still useful.

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 07:03
Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May.

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 00:17
The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country.

Is AI the answer for better government services?

Mon, 07/08/2024 - 20:01
Governments are experimenting with AI chatbots that can give help and advice.

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 09:02
Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 01:47
The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips.

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 20:05
A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 09:22
The platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed."

India's X alternative Koo to shut down services

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 02:48
The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding.