Text Only| Content| Site Map

	BBC News
BBC News - Technology Trump confirms further delay to TikTok ban or sale deadline It's the third time the date has been moved back by Trump since he took office in January. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:26:16 GMT Texas Instruments pledges 'historic' $60bn US chip investment The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:19:57 GMT Print and shoot: How 3D-printed guns are spreading online The technology to build your own lethal weapon is promoted on social media Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:17:34 GMT OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:15:20 GMT Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:31:36 GMT Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:15:27 GMT UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:09:31 GMT Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:34:12 GMT WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:08 GMT Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT Meta AI searches made public - but do all its users realise? Meta AI users may be inadvertently making their searches public without realising it. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:01:50 GMT Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes Leading artists said the bill needed to be changed to protect them from having their work copied by AI. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:13:32 GMT Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps The apps use artificial intelligence to create fake nude images of people without their consent. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:07:53 GMT Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism". Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:11:26 GMT WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent." Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:01:09 GMT 4chan and porn site investigated by Ofcom over online safety Nine companies are under investigation by Ofcom, using powers of the Online Safety Act. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:01:31 GMT Indian scientists search for the perfect apple India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost? The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets � and what of the questions around national security? Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:30:42 GMT Xbox handheld console finally revealed after a decade of speculation The ROG Xbox Ally will use Game Pass on-the-go - meaning subscribers start off with hundreds of games. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:07:34 GMT Government considers social media time limits for children The BBC understands proposals include a two-hour cap on apps and a 22:00 curfew. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:23:09 GMT Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses? Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:18:39 GMT M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO The criminals told the retailer's boss he could make things "fast and easy" if he complied with their demands. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:39:25 GMT NatWest fixes app outage which left customers fuming More than 3,000 people have reported problems during what is the latest in a long line of banking IT failures. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:05:18 GMT Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts Tesla shares plunged 14%, marking one of the steepest declines in months as Musk and Trump battled online. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:46:09 GMT Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2 One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:34:50 GMT TikTok blocks searches for extreme thinness 'skinnytok' hashtag The app acknowledged the viral hashtag had been become linked to "unhealthy weight loss content." Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:36:22 GMT Pornhub leaves France over age verification law It's the latest setback for the world's most popular porn site, which is also under investigation by the EU. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:38:10 GMT Apple and Google clash with police and MPs over phone thefts The police told MPs that a big proportion of violent crime is related to mobile phone theft. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:49:09 GMT Football and other premium TV being pirated at 'industrial scale' New research singles out the Amazon Fire Stick as the most popular means of accessing illegal streams. Fri, 30 May 2025 17:03:47 GMT Tesla is 'not interested' in producing cars in India - minister This is the first time India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:32:51 GMT Government AI copyright plan suffers fourth House of Lords defeat The bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:22:46 GMT Tech Life Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:32:00 GMT Tech Life In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:32:00 GMT Tech Now Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT Tech Life Protecting your personal data when a company gets into financial difficulty. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:30:00 GMT Tech Now Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden. Sat, 31 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT Tech Life Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away. Tue, 27 May 2025 19:30:00 GMT Tech Now A new form of testing claims to predict how likely an unborn child is to develop diseases. Sat, 24 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good? The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT How airline fees have turned baggage into billions The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death' Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:04:45 GMT US green energy firms brace for federal funding cuts Billions of dollars of US federal funding for green energy projects hangs in the balance. Thu, 29 May 2025 23:04:04 GMT Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products. Mon, 26 May 2025 23:03:01 GMT Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched. Mon, 19 May 2025 23:13:44 GMT The monthly AI or real quiz: May 2025 Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks! Thu, 15 May 2025 17:16:00 GMT The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras. Thu, 15 May 2025 23:22:42 GMT How to avoid a puncture on the Moon Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars. Mon, 12 May 2025 23:08:33 GMT Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology. Thu, 08 May 2025 23:37:28 GMT Who should you trust for a weather forecast? Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions. Thu, 01 May 2025 23:01:26 GMT

News Headline

The GrapevineWe have introduced The Grapevine to find out about adult education activities in your local community.

Quotations

"Every man has one thing he can do better than anyone else - and usually it's reading his own handwriting."
G Norman Collie, Scottish mountaineer

Lunch Break

Laughs Quiz Corner Fun Facts More