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Saturday, 31 January 2026
Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters. January 28, 2026 at 11:24PM
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Thursday, 29 January 2026
Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field. January 30, 2026 at 05:40AM
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Legal action over 'unfair' Steam game store prices given go ahead Millions of gamers could get compensation if the lawsuit - which accuses Valve of charging inflated prices - succeeds. January 27, 2026 at 04:13PM
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Wednesday, 28 January 2026
AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s. January 28, 2026 at 05:31AM
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TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app. January 24, 2026 at 08:36AM
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Tuesday, 27 January 2026
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges. January 23, 2026 at 05:32AM
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Monday, 26 January 2026
Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power. January 17, 2026 at 08:14AM
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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates. January 16, 2026 at 11:30PM
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Sunday, 25 January 2026
Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service. January 16, 2026 at 07:26PM
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Friday, 23 January 2026
Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument". January 16, 2026 at 04:00PM
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Thursday, 22 January 2026
TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business. Here's what to know The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner hadn't sold its business in America. January 23, 2026 at 10:47AM
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Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power. January 17, 2026 at 08:14AM
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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates. January 16, 2026 at 11:30PM
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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge. December 23, 2025 at 05:34AM
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Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument". January 16, 2026 at 04:00PM
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Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party? The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online. January 16, 2026 at 06:48PM
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How would a social media ban for under-16s work? BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains. January 20, 2026 at 06:38PM
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Monday, 19 January 2026
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices. January 20, 2026 at 05:30AM
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X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal. January 15, 2026 at 09:24PM
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Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain. January 12, 2026 at 09:41PM
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Friday, 16 January 2026
Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle. January 11, 2026 at 06:08AM
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Thursday, 15 January 2026
'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech. January 16, 2026 at 05:34AM
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Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales on where the name comes from The site's co-founder speaks to the BBC for the online encyclopedia's 25th anniversary. January 15, 2026 at 11:44AM
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Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain. January 12, 2026 at 09:41PM
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Tech Life A Tech Life special meeting the humanoid robots designed to help us around the house. January 14, 2026 at 02:00AM
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Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary. January 14, 2026 at 05:37AM
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Monday, 12 January 2026
Why are more bosses sharing the top job? More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks. January 13, 2026 at 05:31AM
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Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978. January 06, 2026 at 09:50PM
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AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050? We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050 January 03, 2026 at 03:45AM
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Sunday, 11 January 2026
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978. January 06, 2026 at 09:50PM
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Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising". January 06, 2026 at 10:31PM
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Friday, 9 January 2026
Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent. January 02, 2026 at 10:42PM
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Thursday, 8 January 2026
Excel: The software that's hard to quit Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data. January 09, 2026 at 05:37AM
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Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting. January 05, 2026 at 05:31AM
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AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050? We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050 January 03, 2026 at 03:45AM
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Tuesday, 6 January 2026
James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026 Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May. December 29, 2025 at 03:52PM
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Monday, 5 January 2026
Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction. December 30, 2025 at 11:00PM
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Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements. December 29, 2025 at 05:32AM
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Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting. January 05, 2026 at 05:31AM
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Sunday, 4 January 2026
Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto. January 01, 2026 at 03:22PM
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Friday, 2 January 2026
A wave paralysed me but AI could help me walk again Dan Richards, 37, from Swansea was injured in a freak accident on New Year's Eve in 2023. December 31, 2025 at 11:29AM
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Thursday, 1 January 2026
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country. December 24, 2025 at 08:39PM
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TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer. December 23, 2025 at 02:53PM
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