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Xbox price pushed up by £50 amid tariff uncertainty
The company his pointed to increasing game development costs and "market conditions".
Thu, 01 May 2025 15:35:35 GMT
'They wanted $4m': Lessons for M&S from other cyber attacks
The retailer is reeling from a ransomware attack - here's what other people did when in the same situation.
Thu, 01 May 2025 12:53:04 GMT
Co-op cyber attack: Staff told to keep cameras on in meetings
Experts say the instruction suggests the company fears hackers could be lurking on calls.
Thu, 01 May 2025 12:47:11 GMT
Tesla denies contacting headhunters to replace Musk
The electric car firm says a report that it is hunting for a successor is "absolutely false".
Thu, 01 May 2025 11:10:39 GMT
Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users
Meta said the negative impact could kick in as soon as the third quarter of this year.
Thu, 01 May 2025 11:53:52 GMT
Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation
The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options.
Thu, 01 May 2025 01:54:35 GMT
Hackers target the Co-op as police probe M&S cyber attack
The retailer says it's disabled parts of its IT systems in response to the incident.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:23:56 GMT
Update that made ChatGPT 'dangerously' sycophantic pulled
Users said the chatbot endorsed ideas including stopping medication and getting angry at strangers
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:48:33 GMT
Robot vacuums 'could water plants or play with cat'
Scientists, including researchers in Bath, have come up with 100 proposed uses for the robots.
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:07:05 GMT
Why is the M&S cyber attack chaos taking so long to resolve?
The company not saying who carried out the attack - or when their systems will be restored - suggests it's serious.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:15:24 GMT
Some M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack
The BBC understands food availability should be back to normal by the end of the week.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:44:39 GMT
M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues
The retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored.
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:04:41 GMT
M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack
The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:42:17 GMT
How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus
The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:46:46 GMT
Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told
Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:20:59 GMT
How can you keep your child safe online?
Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:13:17 GMT
Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders
The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:55:23 GMT
ChatGPT-maker wants to buy Google Chrome
An OpenAI executive told a US judge the company would be interested in buying the popular browser.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:54:45 GMT
WhatsApp defends 'optional' AI tool that cannot be turned off
While Meta says the AI chatbot is a "good thing", some users have shared their frustrations.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:26:00 GMT
Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines
The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:46:36 GMT
Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:16:40 GMT
Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers
Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:57:04 GMT
Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say
Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:01:05 GMT
Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says
But it said it would still consider human involvement when selecting winners.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:15:11 GMT
Gamers shocked as Elder Scrolls IV revealed and launched on same day
It is a long-awaited remaster of the classic video game, which originally released back in 2006.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:32:53 GMT
Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays
Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:48:23 GMT
US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:49:22 GMT
I won't put my relationships online again, says Lilly Sabri
The influencer explains how she rebuilt her life after a podcast implicated her fiancé had had an affair.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:29:31 GMT
Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck
China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:56:24 GMT
Artists push back against AI dolls with their own creations
Artists hit back on social media to warn artificial intelligence may be endangering their livelihoods.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:39:08 GMT
Nvidia: The AI chip giant caught between US and China
Led by Jensen Huang, dubbed the 'Taylor Swift of tech', the chip giant has become pivotal in the race for AI supremacy.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:42:48 GMT
Tech Life
The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth.
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:30:00 GMT
Tech Life
Artificial intelligence is being used to unlock the mysteries of dolphin communication.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:30:00 GMT
Tech Life
What is AI discrimination, and can it be fixed ?
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:30:00 GMT
Tech Now
Could nuclear fusion supply endless clean energy?
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT
Tech Life
How do you get close enough to study a gigantic mass of ice floating in cold waters ?
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:30:00 GMT
Tech Now
Marc Cieslak has the highlights from the Game Developer Conference in San Francisco.
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT
Business Daily
It's one of the world's biggest companies - we get exclusive access to the Seattle HQ
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT
Tech Life
UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:32:00 GMT
Tech Now
Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:00:00 GMT
What is bug hunting and why is it changing?
Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work.
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:06:23 GMT
Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown
Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:01:05 GMT
A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry
India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:51:32 GMT
What's next for social media?
Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:02:06 GMT
The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles
Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:02:48 GMT
Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech
Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:08:03 GMT
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