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Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 02:19
The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.

Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 02:04
In February, Mr Bezos announced that he would sell shares in technology giant worth around $8.5bn.

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one?

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 20:09
Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff.

Brazil blocks Meta from using social media posts to train AI

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 13:13
Brazil's data protection regulator says it aims to protect users, the company says it is disappointed.

AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 08:21
The tech giant says it will be difficult to meet its net zero target due to AI using so much energy.

Tech Life: If we could talk to the animals

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 16:30
Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.

How to decode your social media feeds this election

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 02:12
Marianna Spring talks through the tactics seen on the social media feeds of voters.

The fastest data in the world

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 20:02
Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.

EU says Instagram’s paid ad-free option breaches rules

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 09:21
The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules.

Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 20:06
Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said it's not for them.

Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 20:00
The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently on the market.

India reviews iPhone factory for 'not hiring married women'

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 11:07
The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at its factory in Tamil Nadu state.

What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem?

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 20:08
Tech firms commonly highlight their use of AI, but in some cases it may be exaggerated.

Tech Life: Detecting cancer using AI

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 16:30
The role machine learning can play in accurate blood tests for bowel cancer.

Tech Life: Bionic arms and robotic thumbs

Tue, 06/18/2024 - 16:30
This week Tech Life has a special programme about the technology of artificial limbs.

Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'?

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 20:24
Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs.

'We are creating new crops five-times faster'

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 20:06
How artificial intelligence is increasingly helping the arable farming sector.

Investigating crime scenes in virtual reality

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 02:26
A team from the University of Dundee is developing ways to help investigators work out how fires start.

'Insane' amounts of data spurs new storage tech

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 20:03
Storing information with holograms and in glass is being proposed to deal with a deluge of data.

Tech Life: Helping our animal friends

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 16:30
This edition of Tech Life is all about animals and tech.