Tech Now Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics. May 23, 2026 at 06:30AM

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From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND. May 23, 2026 at 03:00AM

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Elon Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut. May 22, 2026 at 08:27AM

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UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers. May 22, 2026 at 04:37AM

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Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims. May 22, 2026 at 02:04AM

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Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition. May 21, 2026 at 03:10PM

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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features. May 21, 2026 at 06:17AM

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SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX May 21, 2026 at 03:44AM

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US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items. May 20, 2026 at 03:57PM

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Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop May 20, 2026 at 02:30AM

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Tech Life We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers. May 20, 2026 at 01:30AM

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Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it. May 19, 2026 at 04:35PM

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Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild. May 19, 2026 at 04:34AM

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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting? Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats. May 19, 2026 at 12:54AM

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Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity". May 18, 2026 at 11:42PM

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Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI. May 18, 2026 at 10:49AM

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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic. May 18, 2026 at 05:24AM

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Tech Now Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures. May 16, 2026 at 06:30AM

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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart. May 15, 2026 at 10:33AM

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AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years. May 15, 2026 at 04:31AM

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'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security. May 15, 2026 at 02:39AM

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HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors. May 14, 2026 at 10:40AM

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Why big tech is betting on cute mascots The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. May 14, 2026 at 04:38AM

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Thousands of Waymo robotaxis recalled over risk of entering flooded roads The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas. May 13, 2026 at 04:35PM

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More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help. May 13, 2026 at 11:34AM

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Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns. May 13, 2026 at 10:31AM

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Tech Life Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer? May 13, 2026 at 01:15AM

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Sam Altman: Elon Musk wanted control of OpenAI even after death Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing. May 12, 2026 at 11:27PM

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Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities. May 12, 2026 at 04:01PM

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Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users. May 12, 2026 at 03:31PM

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Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise. May 12, 2026 at 04:53AM

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TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default. May 11, 2026 at 06:45PM

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International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe. May 9, 2026 at 06:47AM

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Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common. May 11, 2026 at 05:04AM

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Tech Now Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer. May 9, 2026 at 06:30AM

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TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely. May 8, 2026 at 02:50PM

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Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows. May 7, 2026 at 01:24PM

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Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs? The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta. May 8, 2026 at 07:01AM

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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating. May 8, 2026 at 04:33AM

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Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position. May 7, 2026 at 10:00PM

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In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans. May 7, 2026 at 05:22AM

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Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI. May 7, 2026 at 01:35AM

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Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare? May 6, 2026 at 05:29PM

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Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers. May 6, 2026 at 05:45AM

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Tech Life A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app. May 6, 2026 at 01:00AM

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US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts. May 5, 2026 at 10:51PM

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Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content. May 5, 2026 at 07:39PM

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. May 5, 2026 at 05:13AM

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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56bn GameStop's chief executive Ryan Cohen told the Wall Street Journal that he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon. May 4, 2026 at 05:48AM

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Tech Now Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery. May 2, 2026 at 06:30AM

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