Tech news
- Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
on 2026-06-03 at 2:21 pmOfcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
- Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
on 2026-06-03 at 2:16 pm"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
- Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time
on 2026-06-03 at 10:46 amAccording to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".
- Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
on 2026-06-03 at 5:18 amThe Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".
- Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
on 2026-06-02 at 11:01 pmA Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
- Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
on 2026-06-02 at 9:47 pmThe company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
- Tech Life
on 2026-06-02 at 7:30 pmThe tech company announces its new Majorana 2 chip.
- Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
on 2026-06-02 at 7:24 pmThe tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
- Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
on 2026-06-02 at 11:40 amSome reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
- How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
on 2026-06-01 at 11:05 pmSome firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
- OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
on 2026-06-01 at 6:58 pmFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
- UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
on 2026-06-01 at 5:07 pmNine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
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on 2026-05-30 at 1:00 amShiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.
- 'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
on 2026-05-29 at 1:55 pmDeveloper Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
- Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
on 2026-05-28 at 11:36 pmBMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
- Tech Life
on 2026-05-26 at 7:30 pmWhat is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom?
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on 2026-05-23 at 1:00 amShiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.
- Tech Life
on 2026-05-19 at 8:00 pmWe talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers
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on 2026-05-16 at 1:00 amAdrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.
- Tech Life
on 2026-05-12 at 7:45 pmCrumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?
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on 2026-05-09 at 1:00 amAndrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.
