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'Fast tech' warning as demand for cheap gadgets heats up https://ift.tt/UeaWygA A not-for-profit warns cheap, quickly disposed of gadgets could become the new "fast fashion".

Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted books https://ift.tt/VWki2tG A US court has ruled Anthropic was not breaching copyright rules when it trained its AI model on books.

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis https://ift.tt/xeUaZho Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/nlJAHc9 What are the advantages of creating a digital mirror of a city – or an entire island?

Tech Life https://ift.tt/IKhrYCi What are the advantages of creating a digital mirror of a city – or an entire island?

Tech Life https://ift.tt/IKhrYCi What are the advantages of creating a digital mirror of a city – or an entire island?

Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problem https://ift.tt/S7HfCnJ Group administrators have reported receiving automated messages which incorrectly say they have violated the rules.

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope https://ift.tt/1P3NWn0 The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.

Grow a Garden: The surprise Roblox gaming hit https://ift.tt/RLxzbIV It's breaking records for online gaming - what's behind its growing appeal?

OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff https://ift.tt/xzFRVPD Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/7NnXQkr What are the advantages of creating a digital mirror of a city – or an entire island?

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis https://ift.tt/Slq7d3x Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach https://ift.tt/yrfVmBT The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app https://ift.tt/03Rn5Et People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.

Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant https://ift.tt/IiLlvon Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller.

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise https://ift.tt/AcfQj2J Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

Tech Life https://ift.tt/dDx8Joi Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/dDx8Joi Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/dDx8Joi Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/dDx8Joi Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/81pQG7d Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/81pQG7d Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/81pQG7d Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/81pQG7d Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it.

Meta AI searches made public - but do all its users realise? https://ift.tt/E9mAuze Meta AI users may be inadvertently making their searches public without realising it.

Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes https://ift.tt/UMEJxfL Leading artists said the bill needed to be changed to protect them from having their work copied by AI.

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images https://ift.tt/o75eNYW The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".

WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data https://ift.tt/mg9ItNh The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."

4chan and porn site investigated by Ofcom over online safety https://ift.tt/KQA7tsL Nine companies are under investigation by Ofcom, using powers of the Online Safety Act.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/QCzGO36 Protecting your personal data when a company gets into financial difficulty.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/mZgWoa0 Young people from marginalised groups tell of the online abuse they receive.

Xbox handheld console finally revealed after a decade of speculation https://ift.tt/SrMZuVN The ROG Xbox Ally will use Game Pass on-the-go - meaning subscribers start off with hundreds of games.

Government considers social media time limits for children https://ift.tt/jbqHQ1c The BBC understands proposals include a two-hour cap on apps and a 22:00 curfew.

Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses? https://ift.tt/4A8xM5l Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/P2BSbnL In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/P2BSbnL In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/P2BSbnL In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/P2BSbnL In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/DpF1Tq4 In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/DpF1Tq4 In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/DpF1Tq4 In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/DpF1Tq4 In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

NatWest fixes app outage which left customers fuming https://ift.tt/TzNgD0a More than 3,000 people have reported problems during what is the latest in a long line of banking IT failures.

TikTok blocks searches for extreme thinness 'skinnytok' hashtag https://ift.tt/3psN9BP The app acknowledged the viral hashtag had been become linked to "unhealthy weight loss content."

WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data https://ift.tt/FlqILXi The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."

NatWest fixes app outage which left customers fuming https://ift.tt/9GRYOmW More than 3,000 people have reported problems during what is the latest in a long line of banking IT failures.

Pornhub leaves France over age verification law https://ift.tt/NwE0tfT It's the latest setback for the world's most popular porn site, which is also under investigation by the EU.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/Rz1PFpM In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

The monthly AI or real quiz: May 2025 https://ift.tt/P73WCKI Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!

Outrage in Kenya over detention of software developer https://ift.tt/mj5vLdB Rose Njeri developed a tool to help people oppose the government's finance bill.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/BFG9uUh Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert.

Government considers social media time limits for children https://ift.tt/5zeUmNI The BBC understands proposals include a two-hour cap on apps and a 22:00 curfew.

Pornhub pulls out of France over age verification law https://ift.tt/hN2FgZs It's the latest setback for the world's most popular porn site, which is also under investigation by the EU.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/BFG9uUh Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert.

Victoria's Secret takes down US website after 'security incident' https://ift.tt/6U8wDok Some in-store services are also suspended - the lingerie firm says it is "working round the clock" to restore them.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/T4IBMqW Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert.

North Face and Cartier customer data stolen in cyber attacks https://ift.tt/fJhemp1 They are the latest in a string of high-profile companies publicly reporting being hacked.

Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue https://ift.tt/GfguSJt Musk's exit comes after he criticised the legislative centrepiece of the president's agenda.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/nN6YIVK Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/nN6YIVK Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden.

Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts https://ift.tt/sYtXG2b Tesla shares plunged 14%, marking one of the steepest declines in months as Musk and Trump battled online.

Tesla is 'not interested' in producing cars in India - minister https://ift.tt/n8Rq5ip This is the first time India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk.

Customers furious after Game cancels Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders https://ift.tt/jHxNeIa Affected customers - who have waited years for the console launch - have reacted with fury.

Nvidia revenues surge despite tariff uncertainty https://ift.tt/3wT8HzJ Nvidia's share price rose by more than 5% in pre-market trading on Thursday after it beat Wall Street expectations.

Who should you trust for a weather forecast? https://ift.tt/UdAgGs3 Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.

Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google https://ift.tt/7R8jJnA Under the new law, minors will need parental approval before they can download apps or make in-app purchases.

Tesla is 'not interested' in producing cars in India - minister https://ift.tt/Rb0Ha5i This is the first time India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk.

Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue https://ift.tt/FGcp40I Musk's exit comes after he criticised the legislative centrepiece of the president's agenda.

Humanoid robots fight in Chinese kick-boxing competition https://ift.tt/RbTnHp6 The two humanoid robots traded punches while fans watched on, in a world-first humanoid robot fighting event.

Tech Now https://ift.tt/x1qFWbQ Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/RBkgesC Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/RBkgesC Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/RBkgesC Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away.

Tech Life https://ift.tt/RBkgesC Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away.