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How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact?

Sat, 10/12/2024 - 20:00
Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on.

Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 21:46
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.

Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 13:10
Elon Musk revealed a prototype of the long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood film studio - but investors aren't wowed.

Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 20:01
Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.

Google threatened with being broken up by US

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 10:44
The US Government considers whether Google should spin off the Android operating system and Chrome browser.

Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 06:45
Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet.

Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 20:05
The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts.

eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 17:15
The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October.

Wait a few more minutes for an electric Uber, says boss

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 06:37
The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars.

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals

Mon, 10/07/2024 - 22:05
It is among several remedies ordered in a case brought against the firm by Fortnite-maker Epic Games.

Could you switch careers into cyber-security?

Mon, 10/07/2024 - 20:08
From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.

Mystery surrounds Musk interview with US regulators

Fri, 10/04/2024 - 06:31
Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now there is mystery over whether he attended yesterday's hearing

Google introduces new way to search by filming video

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 13:00
It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence.

OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 18:07
The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.

Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 16:30
We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe

Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 20:06
Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.

Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 21:27
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.

How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 20:04
Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 13:51
The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 16:30
We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.