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Apple apologises after piano crushing ad backlash

The technology giant apologised after Hugh Grant and others criticised the "tone deaf" iPad advert.

Canaan unveils new bitcoin-mining machine in Hong Kong as old equipment becomes less profitable after ‘halving’ event

The new machine is designed to help miners stay competitive after the rewards for mining bitcoin were reduced by 50 per cent after the recent “halving” event.

The best humidifiers of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We've gone hands-on with some of the best humidifiers on the market from brands like Levoit, Pure Enrichment, Dreo, and more to combat dryness.

Tesla accused by NLRB of creating policies to chill workers' unionizing efforts in Buffalo

The NLRB is accusing Tesla of taking steps to keep employees in Buffalo, New York, from unionizing, according to a complaint filed late Wednesday.

Apple apologizes for iPad Pro ad showing hydraulic press destroying guitars, piano

Apple took on Thursday the unusual step of apologizing for a short advertising video promoting the company's new iPad Pro tablet.

The best iPad Air cases of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best iPad Air cases from brands like Logitech, Apple, Zugu, and more -- so you can protect your device while still keeping it stylish and functional.

How to send and receive iMessages on Windows

Working on your PC? You don't have to pick up your iPhone when you get a new message. Microsoft's Phone Link and Intel's Unison apps support Apple's iMessage, though both require Windows 11.

Masimo activist agrees to end proxy fight if company expands board, adds both nominees

Activist Politan responded to a settlement offer from Masimo, asking to expand Masimo's board to seven directors and add Politan's two nominees.

Roblox shares drop 22% as company cuts annual bookings forecast on muted player spending

Roblox cut its annual bookings forecast on Thursday, in a sign that people were dialing back on spending within its video-gaming platform.

TikTok begins automatically labeling AI-generated content

With concerns over AI's threat to election integrity mounting, TikTok said it will automatically tag "content credentials" on images and videos on its app.

This subscription-less video doorbell is one of my best smart home investments

The Eufy Security E340 dual-camera video doorbell can help protect deliveries from porch pirates, with no monthly fees required.

The best laptop docking stations in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We went hands-on with the best laptop docking stations to help you streamline your work area.

Why Reddit's new content policy is a big win for your privacy

Reddit will continue to sell user data, but it's enacting restrictions on companies that want to commercialize that data for free. Here's what's changing.

Better than Ring? This video doorbell has all the benefits and no subscription fees

The Lorex 2K video doorbell is the company's flagship security system. I tested it to see if it was worth the money.

I tested Gemini as my Pixel assistant again, and it's gotten better - but there's a catch

Android users who take their privacy seriously but don't want AI to have access to the totality of the things they've saved to Google Drive need to pay attention to this.

Shield your online activities with this five-year AdGuard VPN deal

With this AdGuard VPN deal, you can enjoy the benefits of a privacy-enhancing VPN on your mobile devices for the next five years for the equivalent of less than a dollar a month.

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Everything you need to know

Amazon's Prime Day sale will make a return this July. Here are all the details we currently know about the retail giant's shopping extravaganza.

Buy Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundled for $70 right now

This lifetime license bundle deal gives you access to the entire Microsoft Office Pro 2021 suite and Windows 11 Pro for over 80% off.

The best iPad Pro cases of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We found the best iPad Pro cases -- including picks for the 2024 iPad Pro -- that offer drop protection, built-in trackpads, and more to protect your tablet from damage.

The best kids smartwatches in 2024: Parent recommended

Parents and parenting experts recommend these best smartwatches for kids that track location, set activity goals, send text messages, and more.

The best cheap laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best cheap laptops under $500 from Acer, HP, and Lenovo, and they perform better than you might think.

The 3 Apple products you shouldn't buy this month (including this iPad)

Protect your hard-earned paycheck and consult this list before you make a purchase.

Buy Microsoft Project 2021 Pro or Visio 2021 for $30

Microsoft's project management solutions feature timesheet support, org charts, and more to help you stay organized -- and they're 88% off right now.

How to use a keyboard and a trackpad (but not a mouse) with the Apple Vision Pro

We walk you step-by-step through the process of connecting a Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad to your Vision Pro. It's easier than you might think.

6 Mother's Day gifts moms actually want, according to ZDNET moms

Need some last-minute Mother's Day gift ideas? Our editors picked out the gadgets that are either on their wishlist or that they already use and love to help you out.

Learn a new language with a Babbel subscription for 74% off

This lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning comes at a discount with this deal.

The best laptop deals of May 2024

You can save hundreds of dollars on laptops suitable for study, entertainment, work, and travel from brands like Apple, Lenovo, HP, and more.

Tesla’s launch of self-driving system in China to widen autonomous tech adoption in world’s largest EV market, analyst says

The potential launch of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system in China is expected to help widen domestic availability of such autonomous vehicle technology.

Alibaba says its Tongyi Qianwen AI models are used by over 90,000 corporate clients in China

The company says its LLM series, also known as Qwen, is used in industries ranging from consumer electronics to cars and online games, with clients that include Xiaomi.

China’s local governments swap debt for data as pressure builds to relieve burdens

Local governments in China are exploring the use of data as an asset to help reduce their heavy debt burdens, but this has prompted concerns over efficacy and legality.

Google employees question execs over 'decline in morale' after blowout earnings

At an all-hands meeting last week, Google executives responded to employee questions about declining morale even with financial performance improving.

Harvest CEO wants its bitcoin, ether ETFs on the Stock Connect for mainland Chinese investors, but ecosystem must develop

Harvest CEO Han Tongli said he ‘doesn’t rule out’ applying to get the spot crypto ETFs on the Stock Connect scheme as long as ‘everything goes smooth’ in the next two years.

Chinese EV maker Xpeng eyes Australia’s right-hand-drive market, forms partnership with local car distributor TrueEV

Guangzhou-based carmaker also aims to sell right-hand-drive models in Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia, as an escalating price war in mainland China squeezes profit margins.

TikTok to expand e-commerce business into Mexico and major Western European markets amid scrutiny in the US, EU

The popular social media platform has started to invite merchants for a beta run of TikTok Shop in Mexico, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

ByteDance offloads gaming unit to Tencent-backed firm in sign of ongoing industry consolidation

TikTok owner ByteDance has sold a third studio to a Tencent-backed company as China’s video gaming industry continues its consolidation.

'Keep your phone on 24 hours a day': Chinese PR boss apologises after backlash

Baidu's Qu Jing tells workers she does not care for them because, 'I am not your mum'.

Alibaba rolls out latest version of its large language model to meet robust AI demand

Alibaba Cloud on Thursday said its large language model has seen more than 90,000 deployments in companies across industries.

Generative AI's disinformation threat is 'overblown,' top cyber expert says

Martin Lee, technical lead for Cisco's Talos security intelligence group, suggested the threat from AI-generated misinformation to democracy may be "overblown."

US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei

The move follows Huawei's release of an AI-enabled computer powered by a chip created by Intel.

Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services

The media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services.

Huawei’s new Pura 70 Pro smartphone uses more China-made parts, memory chip

Huawei’s latest high-end smartphone features more Chinese suppliers, including a new flash memory chip and an improved processor, a teardown analysis showed.

Neuralink's first in-human brain implant has experienced a problem, company says

Neuralink on Wednesday said part of its brain implant has malfunctioned within human patient.

Tech war: China’s use of RISC-V chip standard faces headwinds amid US scrutiny and Google’s end of Android support

China’s strengthened push to use RISC-V, an open-source chip-design architecture, is facing new risks amid scrutiny by the US and Google’s move to stop supporting it on Android.

Masimo activist director Koffey demands ‘basic’ information on company’s proposed spinoff

Masimo activist Quentin Koffey says he'll pursue litigation if the health-tech company doesn't provide information on a proposed spinout of a business unit.

Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?

Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas.

Alibaba subsidiary Lingxi Games shuts down game engine project as e-commerce giant sharpens focus on core businesses

Lingxi Games has discontinued its Ant Engine project, as parent Alibaba pares down investment in its non-core businesses.

Airbnb beats earnings expectations for first quarter but offers weaker-than-expected guidance

Airbnb reported first-quarter results on Wednesday that beat analysts' estimates.

Protecting under-18s from harmful online content

Marianna Spring on how the UK's media regulator wants to protect children from harmful content on social media.

TikTok sued the U.S. government to block a ban. Here’s what happens now

TikTok on Tuesday sued the U.S. government over a law that would force Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the app or face a national ban.

Shopify shares plunge 18% on weak guidance

The Canadian e-commerce company beat on the top and bottom line, but it gave downbeat guidance for the second quarter.

Uber reports first-quarter results that beat expectations for revenue, but posts net loss

Uber beats expectations for revenue but falls short of estimates for gross bookings.

Can we really 'reset the internet' to make it safer for children?

Ofcom has taken a major step in setting out plans to protect children online, but hurdles remain.

Big Tech is eating as much data as it can to win in AI — but it's not 'winner takes all,' CEO says

Microsoft, Amazon and Google are spending billions on AI. But Appian CEO Matt Calkins says that ensuring success in the field is "not just about money."

U.S. eyes curbs on China's access to AI software behind apps like ChatGPT

The Commerce Department is considering a new regulatory push to restrict the export of proprietary or closed source AI models.

EU seeks information from X on content moderation amid first major probe under new tech rules

The EU Commission is requested information from X under the Digital Services Act, a groundbreaking law that aims to crack down on illegal and harmful content.

US-China tech war: Intel expects revenue to fall ‘below midpoint’ projections after Huawei ban

On Tuesday, the US revoked licenses allowing Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications giant blacklisted by the US, to buy semiconductors from Intel and rival Qualcomm Inc.

FTX says most customers will get all their money back, less than 2 years after cryptocurrency collapse

FTX said in a court filing it owes about US$11.2 billion to its creditors. The exchange estimates it has between US$14.5 billion and US$16.3 billion to distribute to them.

FTX says most customers of the bankrupt crypto exchange will get all their money back

FTX estimates that it owes creditors around $11.2 billion. FTX said it has between $14.5 billion and $16.3 billion to distribute to creditors.

Tech war: Huawei’s growing laptop business in China under threat after US revokes Intel, Qualcomm chip export licences

Further restrictions on access to Intel and Qualcomm chips would pose challenges to Huawei’s PC business, which has been gaining ground in the China market.

In Tesla Autopilot probe, U.S. prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud, Reuters reports

The Justice Department is examining statements by Tesla and Chief Executive Elon Musk suggesting its cars can drive themselves.

Tesla seeks robotaxi licence in China to test its self-driving software following Elon Musk visit to Beijing: report

Expected granting of a licence follows CEO Elon Musk’s discussion with top Chinese officials last month, state-run newspaper China Daily reported.

Reddit shares soar 11% after company reports revenue pop in debut earnings report

Reddit reported a big increase in sales for the first quarter and said second-quarter revenue will jump by more than 30%, based on the midpoint of the range.

AI photo enhancer Remini is the latest hot app in China, surpassing TikTok’s sister platform Douyin

The hottest app in China right now is an artificial intelligence-powered photo editor, the same one that went viral in the US last year for its ability to generate images of what a couple’s child could look like.

Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children

Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws.

TikTok’s US lawsuit gets Chinese state media support as ByteDance looks to avoid ban of its flagship app

Xinhua, China Daily and others ran articles on Wednesday supporting TikTok and ByteDance’s lawsuit against the US government.

British neobank Monzo boosts funding round to $610 million to crack U.S. market, launch pensions

TS Anil, CEO of Monzo, told CNBC his firm plans to use the cash to build new products and accelerate its international expansion plans.

E-gates back online after delays at UK airports

Long queues built up at airports affected by a Border Force "technical issue" at passport control.

AI boom fuels demand for major data centre deals in Asia-Pacific this year

Data centre deals in the Asia-Pacific this year are expected to surpass the region’s record tally of US$3.45 billion in 2023.

Saudi Arabia AI fund Alat would divest from China if US asked, CEO Says

Alat CEO Amit Midha said the only request so far has been to keep supply chains separate, but it would divest if asked because the ‘US is the number one partner for us’.

FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims

The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.

Apple’s new iPad Pro is powered by AI-focused M4 chip in first revamp since 2022

In addition to improvements like an OLED screen, the M4 chip comes with a faster neural engine that Apple says can handle AI tasks on device.

U.S. revokes some export licenses to sell chips to Huawei in a bid to curb China's tech power

Huawei's consumer business is seeing a resurgence after the launch of the Mate 60 Pro smartphone in August.

Ex-Google CEO Schmidt says he considered buying TikTok

Eric Schmidt, the former chief executive of Google, said he had explored a possible purchase of TikTok, but has moved on from the idea of trying to acquire the video-sharing app from its Chinese owners.

Alibaba seeks growth in Mongolia with new e-commerce platform selling Chinese goods from wholesale marketplace 1688.com

Launched in partnership with a local tech group, ShoppyHub.mn aims to offer products from Chinese manufacturers on Alibaba’s wholesale marketplace 1688.com.

Generative AI is speeding up human-like robot development. What that means for jobs

ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence is speeding up research and bringing humanoid robots closer to reality in China, home to many of the world's factories.

Chinese unicorn Zhipu AI to launch Sora rival as early as 2024 amid local race to catch up with OpenAI: report

The Beijing-based start-up, dubbed one of the ‘four new AI tigers’ of China, is said to have plans to release ‘high-quality text-to-video tools’ by this year at the earliest.

TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app

TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".

Tesla must provide NHTSA with Autopilot recall data by July or face up to $135 million in fines

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is pressing Tesla for answers about updates to the company's Autopilot driver assistance systems.

Meituan’s KeeTa app leads Hong Kong’s food delivery market by order volume in March quarter, surpassing rival Foodpanda

KeeTa seized a 43 per cent share of the city’s food delivery market by order volume in the first quarter to surpass rival Foodpanda, which had a 37 per cent share in the same period.

US revokes some export licences for China’s Huawei

The move comes after the tech giant released its first AI-enabled laptop, powered by a new Intel processor.

Tech Life: The mammoth ivory problem

Tech can play a role in combating the illegal trade in elephant ivory.

Food startup Hungryroot uses AI to reduce waste, a major climate offender

Hungryroot, a 9-year-old startup in New York, is trying to deliver precise portions to users to cut down on waste.

BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images

Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.

Apple announces new iPad Pro with M4, iPad Air tablets

These are the first new iPad models Apple has released since October 2022.

TikTok and China’s ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app

The suit argues that the law violates the US Constitution on a number of grounds, including running afoul of First Amendment free speech protections.

Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer

The Bafta award-winning game's developer is being closed alongside other studios owned by Bethesda.

UK startup gets $1bn funding for self-driving car tech

The funding being given to Wayve represents the biggest ever investment in a European AI firm.

Self-driving startup Wayve just raised $1 billion from Nvidia, SoftBank, Microsoft and more

Wayve, the British self-driving car startup, said on Tuesday that it had raised $1.05 billion in an investment led by Japan's SoftBank.

Chinese air taxi maker EHang completes maiden flight in Abu Dhabi as it eyes expansion in the Middle East

The company’s flagship EH216-S autonomous flying vehicle took off in Abu Dhabi, as part of a plan to launch commercial flights in the UAE.

Tesla Chairwoman Robyn Denholm has sold over $50 million worth of stock in 2024

Robyn Denholm, who joined Tesla's board a decade ago, sold $17.3 million in stock, according to a filing, bringing her total sales this year past $50 million.

As generative AI arrives on Instagram and WhatsApp, will chatbots improve social media, or do they pose a threat?

Meta AI recently brought assistants powered by generative AI to Instagram and WhatsApp. But beyond helping personalise social media, the technology may threaten democracy, and even freedom of speech.

Lenovo founder Liu Chuanzhi makes rare public appearance to praise China’s patent laws for contributing to ‘unimaginable’ growth

Lenovo founder Liu Chuanzhi made a rare public appearance via video at the anniversary celebration for a patent registration firm, a year after Beijing cracked down on online attacks against entrepreneurs.

Amazon commits US$9 billion investment in Singapore to expand its cloud computing infrastructure

The outlay, to be done over the next four years, doubles the investment of subsidiary Amazon Web Services in the city state.

Apple is reportedly developing chips to run artificial intelligence software in data centers

The iPhone maker has been working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on the chip's design and production.

Microsoft building new AI model separate from OpenAI’s GPT to compete with the likes of Google, report says

The MAI-1 model is being overseen by Mustafa Suleyman, the Google DeepMind co-founder and former CEO of AI start-up Inflection, The Information reported.

Nvidia backs UK self-driving start-up Wayve in US$1 billion round

US chip maker Nvidia is investing in Wayve Technologies, joining a US$1.05 billion funding round for the UK start-up that wants to get its autonomous-driving technology into cars.

Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check

First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.

Apple working on AI chip for data centres, WSJ says, as it tries to catch up with rivals like Google and Microsoft

Apple is developing a chip to run AI tools on servers, but it is unclear if the tech giant will deploy it, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Alibaba flagship website Taobao begins largest revamp in years as e-commerce giant sharpens focus on user experience

The e-commerce giant is rolling out the major overhaul ahead of China’s second-largest annual shopping extravaganza, the 618 sales event.

Greater Bay Area: Hong Kong, Shenzhen begin cross-border credit checks in pilot trial for data transfer

A new data-verification platform will test Beijing’s plan to keep watch on cross-border data flows without disrupting normal business operations.

Chinese start-up Zongmu eyes global expansion for self-driving EV ‘power bank’

The autonomous driving start-up plans to launch the L4-capable FlashBot in Shanghai this year, followed by other tier-one mainland cities. It is also seeking tie-ups in Hong Kong, Europe and North America.

ByteDance lifestyle app Lemon8 sees popularity surge in the US as TikTok faces sell-or-ban ultimatum

Lemon8 has been the most downloaded lifestyle app on Apple ’s App Store in the US since April 7, ahead of Pinterest and dating platform Tinder.

Foreigners spend 700% more on Alipay in China over Labour Day holiday as inbound tourism slowly recovers

Beijing has introduced measures aimed at boosting inbound tourism, including visa-free travel for a number of European and Southeast Asian countries.

Foxconn sees record April sales with 19% jump, offers positive Q2 outlook despite ‘off-peak season’

Foxconn, the largest assembler of Apple’s iPhone, said it expects a rise in second-quarter sales as the smartphone market rebounds.

Acclaimed photographer cracks Instagram in his 80s

Over a seven-decade career David Hurn has photographed everyone from the Beatles to Audrey Hepburn.

From 25 years in prison to just four months: Inside the final verdict on a crypto billionaire CEO archrivalry

The criminal judgment of bitcoin billionaires Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried was completed this week, the final chapter in starkly different crypto sagas.

Apple supplier Foxconn reiterates second-quarter revenue growth, posts record April sales

Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer, expects its second-quarter financial results to show both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year growth.

China Big Tech: why many overworked employees are quitting to become entrepreneurs amid internet slowdown

China’s internet giants have slashed jobs in recent years, affecting tens of thousands of people, many of whom have decided to become entrepreneurs themselves, with mixed results.

From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted

Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history.

Hong Kong’s crypto ETFs off to bumpy start amid slumping bitcoin price, low trading volumes

The city’s three ETFs that invest directly into bitcoin saw US$5.5 million change hands on Friday, down from US$8.6 million in their Tuesday debut.

Potential TikTok ban threatens the US business of China’s cross-border sellers and the global ambitions of ByteDance

In the face of a potential ban of TikTok in the US, Chinese merchants selling on the platform are preparing for the worst.

Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp

With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature.

Have the wheels come off for Tesla?

As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.

China’s state trade union and Logory Logistics initiate first collective contract for truck drivers nationwide

This marks the domestic freight transport industry’s first attempt to cover truckers’ rights on a nationwide scale.

China is Apple’s ‘most competitive market’, says CEO Tim Cook after biggest iPhone sales drop in nearly 4 years

Global iPhone revenue fell 10 per cent in the first quarter, but Apple CEO Tim Cook said he has a “very positive viewpoint” on China despite increased competition.

TikTok argues how ByteDance protects children on Douyin is irrelevant to youth addiction lawsuits in the US

US lawyers representing young people and their families allege that the overseas version of TikTok protects children in China in ways that the US version does not.

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.

China wants ‘patient capital’ to fund its tech drive. Will slow and steady win the race?

In an official communique, China’s Politburo said ‘patient capital’ is expected to pitch in as the country moves towards a tech-driven growth model, showing a much-needed focus on the long term, analysts say.

TikTok, Universal Music Group seal new deal to return Taylor Swift, BTS, other artists to hit short video app

The new pact promises to deliver improved remuneration and promotion for UMG-represented songwriters and artists on TikTok, as well as protections related to generative artificial intelligence.

Huawei’s new Pura 70 smartphones receive green light to be sold in Malaysia

Huawei’s latest flagship smartphone, the Pura 70, has received certification in Malaysia for two models, paving the way for their sale in the country even though they do not support popular apps such as Google.

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix says its high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI processors almost sold out for 2025

The South Korean memory chip maker has already sold out its high-bandwidth memory chips for this year, as enterprises aggressively expand artificial intelligence services.

The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.

Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue

Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off.

Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired

The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

OnlyFans investigated over children accessing porn

Ofcom suspects the platform is not doing enough to stop under-18s accessing explicit material.

Beijing tightens grip on China social media giants

Changes to China's State Secrets Law requires internet firms to monitor information shared by users.

Tens of millions secretly use WhatsApp despite bans

Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned.

Tech Life: TikTok world

TikTok is a popular video sharing platform, but not so popular with some governments.

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

Meta faces EU probe over Russian disinformation

The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.

Hacker jailed for blackmailing therapy patients

Julius Kivimäki threatened thousands of patients he would publish details of their therapy sessions.

Bumble boss: What women in tech can learn from me

Lidiane Jones says women have to turn the career barriers they still face to their advantage.

Tesla China rival BYD sees profits and sales fall

Car maker takes a hit from weakening demand and price war in the world's largest electric vehicle market.

After 20 years, what next for World of Warcraft?

The game's maker Activision Blizzard was bought by Microsoft last year in gaming's biggest ever acquisition

US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.

Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal

A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology.

New law aims to protect devices from hackers

Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements.

Musk in China to discuss enabling Full Self Driving

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.

Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for baby

An IT glitch leaves the cabin crew expecting to welcome a baby on board rather than a centenarian.

Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator

The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

Tech Life: Humanoid robots

Are they really that practical and useful?

Watch Ocado robots in action

Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton.

How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US

Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb

Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.

Tech Life: Fixing undersea cables

Undersea fibre-optic cables help keep us online - but what happens when they break?

The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows

Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.

Robot dog trains to walk on Moon in Oregon trials

US engineering team has a two-year, $2m grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

Tech Life: Space Junk

We look at what space junk is and the risk it poses to tech we use everyday.

Boom times for US green energy as federal cash flows in

The US government has directed unprecedented sums of money at green energy projects.

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient.

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech

How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future?

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'

The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.

Tech Life: Charging electric bikes and scooters

What can be done to make charging them safer?

Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?

AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks.

Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant

In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor.

India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal

The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.

'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'

AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.

Watch: Musk and son visit Tesla plant after fire

A far-left activist group took responsibility for the fire, which left the plant without power for nearly a week.

Tech Life

We look at some of the reasons you choose your mobile phone handset

Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju's is now fighting to survive

The ed-tech giant is teetering on the precipice after some investors voted to out its CEO last month.

BBC Verify: How to spot AI fakes in the US election

The BBC's Marianna Spring explains the key to recognising AI-generated images circulating on social media.

Tech Life

We visit two centres developing deep space communications and rocket launches.

'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI'

The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects.

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