Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe, November 01, 2024 at 06:30AM

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Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube. October 31, 2024 at 05:54PM

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China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry. October 31, 2024 at 09:51AM

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'Sickening' Molly Russell chatbots found on Character.ai The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly." October 30, 2024 at 05:32PM

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How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day. October 30, 2024 at 05:12AM

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TikTok founder becomes China's richest man Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list. October 29, 2024 at 04:23PM

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Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages. October 28, 2024 at 11:20PM

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Instagram reveals it lowers quality of less popular videos The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform. October 28, 2024 at 06:47PM

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'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences. October 26, 2024 at 03:25AM

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Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively. October 25, 2024 at 10:19PM

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big. October 25, 2024 at 04:32PM

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Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world. October 23, 2024 at 09:20AM

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Ofcom: Clear link between online posts and violent disorder Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven". October 22, 2024 at 06:27PM

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Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed. October 22, 2024 at 04:33PM

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Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images Alcon Entertainment says it specifically denied a request to use material from the film at the event. October 22, 2024 at 09:37AM

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US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles October 19, 2024 at 04:57AM

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TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage. October 21, 2024 at 08:48AM

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Trump says Apple boss called him to complain about EU The EU ordered Apple to pay Ireland billions in unpaid taxes in September. October 18, 2024 at 08:31PM

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Alleged Bitcoin hacker Googled 'signs the FBI is after you' A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account. October 18, 2024 at 03:38PM

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Netflix hikes prices in some countries as growth fades Netflix announces some price hikes, as growth from password sharing crackdown starts to fade. October 18, 2024 at 02:47AM

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Instagram adds features to help stop sextortion Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms. October 17, 2024 at 05:03PM

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Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill October 17, 2024 at 10:30AM

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US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple. October 17, 2024 at 07:47AM

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How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them? October 17, 2024 at 04:40AM

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Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal The hacker downloaded sensitive data from the company and used it to send a ransom demand. October 16, 2024 at 06:08PM

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Twitch streamer Asmongold suspended after Palestinian rant The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments. October 16, 2024 at 04:55PM

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UK considering EU-style common charging cable The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022. October 15, 2024 at 05:24PM

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Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday. October 15, 2024 at 07:49AM

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Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres The technology giant says the agreement will see it start using the first reactor this decade. October 15, 2024 at 06:44AM

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Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles. October 14, 2024 at 09:20PM

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Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal? The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration. October 14, 2024 at 01:56AM

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How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact? Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on. October 13, 2024 at 04:30AM

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From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport? As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting. October 13, 2024 at 05:32AM

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US and UK announce online child safety partnership The agreement will see the sharing of expertise - but campaigners say it doesn't go far enough. October 10, 2024 at 07:18PM

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Tesla to unveil Cybercab, its big bet on self-driving cars Elon Musk will unveil a prototype for the long awaited robotaxi at a film studio in Hollywood. October 10, 2024 at 04:34AM

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I am not Bitcoin inventor, says man named in HBO film The real identity of the person, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet for years. October 09, 2024 at 03:15PM

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US considers breaking up Google after landmark case The measures could include "structural requirements” to stop firm from dominating the internet searches. October 09, 2024 at 10:39AM

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Brazil gives Elon Musk's X green light for return Brazil's Supreme Court said on Tuesday it is lifting a ban on the social media platform X. October 09, 2024 at 03:38AM

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eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October. October 09, 2024 at 01:45AM

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'Godfather of AI' shares Nobel Physics Prize Two scientists share the Nobel Prize for Physics for their work on machine learning. October 08, 2024 at 03:22PM

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US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals It is among several remedies ordered in a case brought against the firm by Fortnite-maker Epic Games. October 08, 2024 at 06:35AM

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Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars. October 08, 2024 at 04:33AM

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Customers of failed crypto firm FTX set for refunds The agreement will put an end to a saga that started when the firm went bankrupt in November 2022. October 08, 2024 at 02:35AM

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Meta must limit data for personalised ads - EU court Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation. October 04, 2024 at 05:24PM

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Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmac Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports. October 04, 2024 at 04:51AM

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Google introduces new way to search by filming video It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence. October 03, 2024 at 09:30PM

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Musk faces regulators' questions over X takeover - but will he show up? Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now they fear he'll ghost them again. October 03, 2024 at 02:20PM

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Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans. October 03, 2024 at 09:50AM

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OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world. October 03, 2024 at 02:37AM

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UK reveals father and son at heart of Evil Corp hackers The NCA has taken action against what it says are some the most harmful cyber-criminals of all time. October 01, 2024 at 09:42PM

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