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- Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security rowon 2025-02-21 at 6:15 pm
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.
- Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuiton 2025-02-21 at 5:00 pm
The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse.
- What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight mean?on 2025-02-21 at 12:42 am
Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.
- Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?on 2025-02-21 at 12:40 am
Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.
- Children routinely using social media, Australian regulator sayson 2025-02-20 at 2:31 pm
It found they were easily able to bypass age checks on apps, which face being banned for under-16s.
- AI cracks superbug problem in two days that took scientists yearson 2025-02-20 at 12:08 pm
The lead researcher has told the BBC he was so astounded he assumed his computer had been hacked.
- Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower coston 2025-02-20 at 11:37 am
Apple is hoping its latest, lower cost iPhone model will boost sales of its flagship device.
- Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsofton 2025-02-19 at 4:56 pm
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.
- Tech Life: Human life under the oceanson 2025-02-18 at 8:32 pm
Plans are underway for humans to live and work in underwater habitats for long durations
- 'Hopeless' to potentially handy: law firm puts AI to the teston 2025-02-18 at 12:15 pm
Despite 'incredible' progress AI tools still aren't up to the level of even a junior lawyer, research suggests.
- Argentina's President Milei denies crypto fraud allegationson 2025-02-18 at 11:48 am
Javier Milei says he was acting in "good faith" when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed.
- DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDanceon 2025-02-18 at 11:40 am
South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok.
- Too many video games, too little time - but could that be changing?on 2025-02-18 at 9:24 am
Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing.
- Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'on 2025-02-17 at 10:27 pm
India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.
- Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cableon 2025-02-17 at 5:40 pm
It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps.
- Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crashon 2025-02-17 at 4:30 pm
Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media.
- S Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concernson 2025-02-17 at 10:26 am
App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data.
- Musk v Altman: What might really be behind failed bid for OpenAIon 2025-02-17 at 3:50 am
Elon Musk's goal might be hindering the growth potential of the AI firm of his rival Sam Altman, experts say.
- Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacyon 2025-02-16 at 12:00 am
Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control.
- US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple dataon 2025-02-14 at 11:23 am
They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.
- TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the USon 2025-02-14 at 2:53 am
TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.
- Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticismon 2025-02-13 at 5:20 pm
It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.
- Ex-Google boss fears for AI 'Bin Laden scenario'on 2025-02-13 at 11:37 am
Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands.
- Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the USon 2025-02-13 at 10:52 am
Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores.
- Elon Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in surprise White House appearanceon 2025-02-12 at 2:48 am
The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.
- Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff useon 2025-02-12 at 12:04 am
The chief technology officer of Hill Dickinson warned of the use of AI tools.
- Tech Life: Decoding the brainon 2025-02-11 at 8:32 pm
Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ?
- UK and US refuse to sign international AI declarationon 2025-02-11 at 5:38 pm
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."
- Watch: Why Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexicoon 2025-02-11 at 5:27 pm
The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. BBC Verify explains why Google made the change.
- 'We are not for sale,' ChatGPT boss says after Musk bidon 2025-02-11 at 5:13 pm
Musk's attorney confirmed he had submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday.