Was MOTD row worse with Sharp in charge? - Starmer

Entertainment - Wed, 03/15/2023 - 10:01
Sir Keir Starmer clashes with the PM over the review into Richard Sharp's appointment as BBC chairman.

Samsung to invest in South Korea mega chip-making plan

Technology - Wed, 03/15/2023 - 04:11
The electronics giant will build five more semiconductor factories in the country.

OpenAI announces ChatGPT successor GPT-4

Technology - Tue, 03/14/2023 - 17:59
The fourth version of the AI chatbot can process both images and text.

Meta lay-offs: Facebook owner to cut 10,000 staff

Technology - Tue, 03/14/2023 - 12:14
In addition to the culling of 10,000 jobs, 5,000 vacancies at the company will be left unfilled.

NatWest limits cryptocurrency transfers over scam fears

Technology - Tue, 03/14/2023 - 11:47
Customers will be able to transfer a maximum of £1,000 a day and up to £5,000 per month.

Silicon Valley Bank: Global bank stocks slump despite Biden reassurances

Technology - Tue, 03/14/2023 - 02:43
US authorities have stepped in to protect customers after the collapse of two American banks.

US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

Technology - Tue, 03/14/2023 - 00:48
Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave.

Shark Tank India: How a start-up in Kashmir is inspiring thousands

Technology - Mon, 03/13/2023 - 21:14
FastBeetle's success on Shark Tank India is motivating youngsters in the region to dream big.

Could waste plastic become a useful fuel source?

Technology - Mon, 03/13/2023 - 21:01
A process that turns waste plastic and CO2 into fuel has been developed at Cambridge University.

Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time in decades

Technology - Mon, 03/13/2023 - 17:02
Streaming may be king, but fans of physical albums are weighing in with record sales growth

HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank

Technology - Mon, 03/13/2023 - 14:02
The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money.

Silicon Valley Bank: Lessons learned from failed 'tech bank'

Technology - Mon, 03/13/2023 - 11:24
The BBC talks to some of the UK-based tech firms which had accounts with Silicon Valley Bank.

The tech helping women manage the menopause

Technology - Sun, 03/12/2023 - 21:48
A growing number of start-ups are making wearables and apps to help alleviate the symptoms.

TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'

Technology - Sun, 03/12/2023 - 21:12
Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users.

Meta exploring plans for Twitter rival

Technology - Fri, 03/10/2023 - 14:32
Meta is looking at plans to launch a new social media app in its bid to displace Twitter.

Can VR influencers save the metaverse?

Technology - Fri, 03/10/2023 - 04:28
Some people think the vision of a virtual world is dead. But others still believe it's the future.

Is there a better way to insulate our draughty homes?

Technology - Thu, 03/09/2023 - 21:05
Aerogel is described as the most effective insulating material known to science, so why isn't it used more?

WhatsApp: Rather be blocked in UK than weaken security

Technology - Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:52
The encrypted app will refuse to comply with the Online Safety Bill if required to scan messages.

Google company unveils drone delivery-network ambition

Technology - Thu, 03/09/2023 - 10:12
Wing hopes the technology will soon be able to handle millions of deliveries.

US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some tech exports

Technology - Thu, 03/09/2023 - 09:19
The measures will affect Dutch firm ASML, which is a key part of the global microchip supply chain.