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BBC News - Technology Woman awarded �150,000 after LG phone sparks fire in her home Denise Parks was in bed in her home in Coatbridge when a fire broke out in the early hours of the morning. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:57:50 GMT Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang are accused of exporting the chips from the US to China through Singapore and Malaysia. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:56:37 GMT Call to vet YouTube ads like regular TV to stop scams Liberal Democrats say regulations need to catch up with "the reality of how people are watching content". Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:48:15 GMT WhatsApp deletes over 6.8m accounts linked to scams, Meta says Many of the accounts were linked to criminal groups operating in South East Asia, the social media giant said. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:23:06 GMT Jobs in video games dried up, so we made our own Getting work in gaming is harder and harder, especially for new starters. How are young developers following their passions? Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:21:03 GMT Tesla found partly to blame for fatal Autopilot crash The company's self-driving technology failed to prevent a 2019 crash which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her boyfriend in Florida. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:17:40 GMT Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (�188,000) for winning the online competition. Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:49:02 GMT Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over age checks Ofcom said on Friday that more than 6,000 porn sites would begin verifying users, but it believes some are ignoring the new rules. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:29:13 GMT Some Gaza and Ukraine posts blocked under new age checks Tech companies are restricting debates of public interest to comply the Online Safety Act, analysis shows. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:38:38 GMT What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:44:30 GMT Meta profits surge helps drive Zuckerberg�s AI ambitions The Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp-owner is pumping billions of dollars into artificial intelligence projects. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:03:35 GMT TikTok removes video by Huda Beauty boss over anti-Israel conspiracy theories Huda Kattan is accused of "using her massive platform to spread vile antisemitic conspiracy theories". Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:16:28 GMT Dating safety app Tea suspends messaging after hack It comes after a hack which exposed thousands of members' images, posts and comments. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:01:32 GMT YouTube to be included in Australia's teen social media ban The Australian government says the world-first ban is aimed at protecting youth from online harm. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:24:49 GMT Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage Minister Peter Kyle claims that by opposing online safety laws the Reform UK leader is siding with sex offenders. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:28:07 GMT Google launches new AI search feature in UK The new tool marks a significant change for the search giant but raises questions for advertisers. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:43:59 GMT The Gulf bets big on AI as it seeks the 'new oil' The UAE and Saudi Arabia are partnering with the US to position themselves as AI hubs. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:14:44 GMT Around 6,000 porn sites start checking ages in UK Despite the law some remain sceptical about the effectiveness of porn age checks. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:30:21 GMT EE says latest outage fixed after 'technical fault' The mobile phone service provider says it carried out work overnight after customers reported problems. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 19:02:36 GMT Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:16:50 GMT OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services The US tech firm behind ChatGPT say it will work with the UK government to 'deliver prosperity for all'. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:26 GMT US passes first major national crypto legislation It marks a milestone for the once fringe industry, as it expands its power in Washington. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:17:14 GMT How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis The world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries Sat, 19 Jul 2025 23:05:12 GMT The history behind the QR code It's used by millions of us every day, but why was the Quick Response code invented? Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:24:56 GMT Tech Life China�s DeepSeek took the AI world by storm this year. Where is it now? And: AI doomsday? Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:30:00 GMT Tech Now Joe Tidy explores how the rise of artificial intelligence may play out. Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT Tech Life What will the era of Agentic AI offer us ? Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:32:00 GMT Tech Now Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths has exclusive access to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT Tech Life An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT Tech Now Ione Wells explores if lithium mining can be done more sustainably. Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:00:30 GMT The floating robot collecting rubbish in our waterways Tech Now meets the team behind WasteShark - can it help tackle marine plastic pollution? Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:12:08 GMT Tech Life We take a deep dive into quantum computers, with experts answering listeners' questions. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:30:00 GMT Tech Now Exploring some of the latest tech innovations in the world of sport. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:00:20 GMT Tech Life Find out about the AI safe driving system that's watching the road ahead, and the driver. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:30:00 GMT Could aluminium become the packaging 'champion'? Some packaging firms say aluminium could be used more widely in packaging, but cost may hold it back Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:04:41 GMT Artificial food colours are out, so what's next? Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:01:09 GMT Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:20:14 GMT How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy? Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:04:09 GMT 'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:05:30 GMT Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:02:48 GMT Should we be letting flies eat our food waste? In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:10:12 GMT Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks' The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 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

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