From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?

Technology - Sat, 10/12/2024 - 21:02
As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.

How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact?

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

What's next for Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket?

Science/Nature - Sat, 10/12/2024 - 14:40
The world's most powerful rocket is expected to be back in action again soon

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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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.

How unusual has this hurricane season been?

Science/Nature - Fri, 10/11/2024 - 11:42
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it?

Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

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

My pilgrimage to the vanishing Sphinx snow patch

Science/Nature - Tue, 10/08/2024 - 02:16
The Sphinx, a patch of snow thought to be the longest-lasting in the UK, has melted for the fourth consecutive year.

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals

Technology - 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?

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

Technology - 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

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

Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom

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