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The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security.

Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds.

The broadcaster said the tech bosses' companies had released "toxic particulates" into cultural life.

The huge figure makes the footballer easily the most followed celebrity on the planet.

Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed.

Critical national infrastructure status means they will get extra government support during emergencies.

The Xbox owner announces 650 jobs will go after cutting almost 2,000 earlier this year.

UK gamers will have to shell out £699.99 when the upgraded console launches on 7 November.

Google loses its appeal against the fine, handed down for its shopping comparison service.

The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland.

The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge.

A Denver-based start-up plans to use powerful lasers to spark a fusion reactor.

Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech.

The regulator says anti-competitive practices could be harming online publishers and advertisers.

Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.

Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams.

Pavel Durov has hit back at French authorities following his arrest in Paris last week.

In a world of endless online games and open-world slogs, could a little robot show what gamers really want?

In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending

The platform says it is acting on concerns about teens being over-exposed to "idealised" body types.

The car maker's decision comes as industry faces slowing demand in some major markets for electric vehicles.

The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.

Some 78,000 people had their phone or bag snatched last year, more than double the previous year.

The crisis engulfing more than 500 schools and universities involves many underage victims.

A majority of justices has voted in favour of upholding the suspension which has seen X blocked in Brazil.

An insider tells the BBC why teenage boys are being targeted with extreme content.

A voice over artist found out his voice had been taken when he heard a chatbot on a podcast using it.

The artificial intelligence chip giant saw $279bn wiped off its stock market value in New York.

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

The California-based technology giant has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.

The arrest of Aricell's chief executive follows an investigation that found multiple safety failings.

He has been placed under formal investigation as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, French prosecutors say.

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.

Two voice actors take legal action claiming their voices were stolen and cloned using AI.

Gaming: Five tips for turning your hobby into a job

AI is acting as a second pair of eyes for radiologists examining X-rays.

Robotic "coaches" programmed to guide stroke patients through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland.

The IOC announced the inaugural games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Not all are happy

NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as a weather warning system.

We speak to the BBC journalist who exposed an online con.

Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work.

The impact of internet outages in Bangladesh, and power cuts in South Africa and Cuba

Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has a rare neurological condition that makes it difficult for her to speak.

We're at the Formula E season finale, exploring how the tech has advanced over 10 years.

How a software bug from Crowdstrike affected Microsoft Windows systems around the world.

How do athletes use technology to improve their performance?

The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana on a demonstration mission.

We look at old tech that's been around for decades and is still useful.

Marianna Spring talks through the tactics seen on the social media feeds of voters.

Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.

A team from the University of Dundee is developing ways to help investigators work out how fires start.

The role machine learning can play in accurate blood tests for bowel cancer.

This week Tech Life has a special programme about the technology of artificial limbs.

Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.

Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.

Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

In Vietnam farmers are being encouraged to track the use of antibiotics and monitor disease.

Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines.

Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out.

Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material.

New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India.

Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.

In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

The increased use of AI may prevent tickets being resold at excessively high prices.

A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.

The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum.

AI with dogfighting ability is being developed by the UK and US air forces.

In a struggling games industry AI has been hailed as a possible saviour. But not everyone's convinced.

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided.

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

Reuters exclusively reported that Arm Holdings aims to gain more than 50% of the Windows PC market in five years […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Arm Holdings aims to gain more than 50% of the Windows PC market in five years as Microsoft and its hardware partners prepare to launch a new batch of computers based on the British chip designer’s technology. The post Arm aims to capture 50% of PC market in five years, CEO says appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that TikTok is working on a clone of its recommendation algorithm for its 170 million U.S. users […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that TikTok is working on a clone of its recommendation algorithm for its 170 million U.S. users that may result in a version that operates independently of its Chinese parent and be more palatable to American lawmakers who want to ban it. The story contradicted TikTok’s own claims that this was impossible technologically or commercially according to a lawsuit it filed against the US government to block a new law that threatens to force a sale of its US division or an outright ban from the US. The post TikTok preparing a US copy of the app’s core algorithm appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Nvidia’s most advanced AI chip it developed for the China market has got off to a […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Nvidia’s most advanced AI chip it developed for the China market has got off to a weak start, with abundant supply forcing it to be priced below a rival chip from Chinese tech giant Huawei. The post Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Microsoft’s high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Microsoft’s high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the transfer of sophisticated chips and tools – a move that a senior Republican congressman warned could have national security implications. The post Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that the Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard U.S. […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that the Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard U.S. AI from China with preliminary plans to place guardrails around the most advanced AI Models, the core software of artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT. The post US eyes curbs on China’s access to AI software behind apps like ChatGPT appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk was on a flight heading to Beijing on Sunday to kick off […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk was on a flight heading to Beijing on Sunday to kick off a surprise trip in the electric vehicle maker’s second-biggest market. The post Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell it if the […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the U.S. The post ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report on Google-parent Alphabet declaring its first ever quarterly dividend and announcing a massive $70 billion […]

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Reuters was first to report on Google-parent Alphabet declaring its first ever quarterly dividend and announcing a massive $70 billion buyback which sent its shares to a record high when markets opened the next day. The post Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Independent browser companies in the European Union are seeing a spike in users in the first […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Independent browser companies in the European Union are seeing a spike in users in the first month after EU legislation forced Alphabet’s Google, Microsoft and Apple to make it easier for users to switch to rivals. The post EU’s new tech laws are working – small browsers gain market share appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Google parent Alphabet has been talking to its advisers about the possibility of making an offer […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Google parent Alphabet has been talking to its advisers about the possibility of making an offer for HubSpot, an online marketing software company with a market value of $35 billion. The post Google parent Alphabet weighs offer for HubSpot appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

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The marquee feature isn’t here yet, but there’s still a lot to appreciate in iOS 18. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge It’s a weird year for iOS. Usually, the new software version arrives all at once. Not so with iOS 18. The foundational stuff has arrived, and in a normal year, things like RCS support and a redesigned control center would be more than enough. But iOS 18’s headline feature, Apple Intelligence, isn’t even part of this initial release, and we may not see some of its most interesting features until well into 2025. The iOS 18 rollout starts now, and it’s just going to keep on rolling for the foreseeable future. iOS 18 is an ambitious update, even without Apple Intelligence in the picture. Customization options are at an all-time high, and with some tinkering, you’ll be able to personalize your iPhone like never before. It’s almost... Continue reading…

The Apple Watch Ultra’s Modular face can display watchOS 11’s Training Load feature and information from the Vitals app. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Apple has just released watchOS 11, the latest version of its smartwatch operating system, alongside iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The update, available for the Apple Watch Series 6 and later models, will finally allow users to take rest days without breaking their activity streak and introduces FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection. Sleep apnea is a condition that can cause a person to stop breathing during sleep and can lead to an increased risk of hypertension and Type 2 diabetes if left untreated. Apple’s sleep apnea detection feature, which uses the accelerometer to monitor for small wrist movements associated with sleep interruptions, was announced alongside the new Apple Watch Series 10 and is now available for both the Apple Watch Series 9... Continue reading…

Image: Apple Apple officially released macOS Sequoia on Monday, bringing features like the ability to wirelessly mirror your iPhone on your Mac, window tiling tools, and more. There are Apple Intelligence features on the way, too, but they aren’t available yet. iPhone mirroring is arguably the coolest new feature in macOS Sequoia, and in his testing, my colleague David Pierce said it might change how you use your phone. When you open the phone mirroring app, your iPhone pops up, and you can navigate around it using your mouse and type things with your keyboard. Your iPhone’s notifications can also show up on your Mac. And later this year, you’ll be able to drag and drop things between your iPhone and your Mac. I’m excited to mess around with the... Continue reading…

Photo: Nilay Patel / The Verge Apple is rolling out iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which will introduce a bunch of new features to the iPhone and iPad. One of the biggest changes with today’s launch is the addition of RCS messaging, which should help improve communication with Android users. First announced in June, RCS messaging will finally allow iPhone and Android users to share high-res photos and videos, see typing indicators, and use read receipts. (Messages from Android users will still appear in green bubbles, though.) Some other messaging upgrades in iOS 18 include new text effects and formatting options in iMessage and the ability to schedule messages to send later. iPhone users will also be able to send messages via satellite. Additionally, iOS 18 includes new... Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge What’s next after the PS5 Pro? A report from Reuters focuses on Sony’s plans beyond this fall’s new $700 system, saying that the battle to win a contract for the chip powering a future PlayStation 6 came down to AMD vs. Intel, with others like Broadcom eliminated earlier, with AMD eventually winning out. According to Reuters, since AMD makes the chip in the PS5 and PS5 Pro, maintaining backward compatibility in a possible move was part of “months” of discussions in 2022 between executives and engineers at Sony and Intel. However, Intel’s bid was blocked because they couldn’t agree on how much profit Intel would make from each chip it would design as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) handled the manufacturing process. Besides... Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google appears to be working on a way to finally synchronize notifications across devices in its ecosystem, according to Android Authority’s Mishaal Rahman, who discovered code references to a new “sync across devices” option in the Android 15 beta. The snippet is apparently located under the Notifications section of Settings, nestled between “sensitive notifications” and a new “notification cooldown” option he spotted last week. There’s no Android notification syncing feature at the moment, as Rahman notes. So if you dismiss a notification on your Android tablet, the same notification will still greet you over on your phone later. This would, I’m sure, be a welcome change for most. Screenshot: Android Authority T... Continue reading…

LG’s ThinQ ON hub is at the center of its new smart home efforts. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge After years of being on the fringes of home automation, LG is now making a big play in the smart home. It has a shiny new multi-protocol hub, is opening its ThinQ platform to work with more smart home devices, and will soon allow other platforms to integrate its appliances into their ecosystems. ThinQ’s shift from being solely an app to control LG appliances and electronics to becoming a competitor to smart home platforms like Samsung’s SmartThings and Apple Home has been spurred by the standardization of smart home connectivity through initiatives like Thread and Matter and the rapid development of artificial intelligence. “Until now, the smart home was all about the connectivity of smart devices, but with the emergence of generative... Continue reading…

Image: Netflix We’re still a little ways out from the season 2 premiere of Castlevania: Nocturne, but after months of waiting, Netflix has shared a general window for the show’s return. Ahead of Geeked Week 2024, Netflix has dropped a new Castlevania: Nocturne trailer teasing how Richter Belmont (Edward Bluemel), Annette (Thuso Mbedu), Maria (Pixie Davies), and Alucard (James Callis) will continue their war against vampire queen Erzsebet Báthory (Franka Potente). The teaser’s shots of Nocturne’s heroes make it seem like season 2 will see them being haunted by memories of all they’ve lost. But the brief flashes of a cross engulfed in pink flames also feels like it could be a nod to the show bringing back certain characters like Drolta Tzuentes (Elarica... Continue reading…

Image: Microsoft Microsoft is unveiling new features in its $30 per user Microsoft 365 Copilot monthly subscriptions that are designed to improve AI integration inside of Office apps. Excel is getting Python integration inside of Copilot, PowerPoint has an improved AI-powered narrative builder, Word is getting better at AI-assisted drafts, and Copilot will be able to help you organize your Outlook inbox, too. After bringing Python to Excel last year, Microsoft is now combining its Python support with Copilot to let Excel users easily perform advanced analysis on spreadsheet data. “Now, anyone can work with Copilot to conduct advanced analysis like forecasting, risk analysis, machine learning, and visualizing complex data — all using natural language, no... Continue reading…

Microsoft is announcing its new Copilot Pages feature today, which is designed to be a canvas for “multiplayer AI collaboration.” Copilot Pages lets you use Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot and pull responses into a new page where they can be edited collaboratively with others. “You and your team can work collaboratively in a page with Copilot, seeing everyone’s work in real time and iterating with Copilot like a partner, adding more content from your data, files, and the web to your Page,” says Jared Spataro, corporate vice president of AI at work at Microsoft. “This is an entirely new work pattern — multiplayer, human to AI to human collaboration.” Pages starts rolling out to Microsoft 365 Copilot customers today and will be generally... Continue reading…