Tech news
- HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
on 2026-05-14 at 5:10 amQuantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.
- Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek
on 2026-05-13 at 2:40 pmThe voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.
- WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot
on 2026-05-13 at 2:00 pmA cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.
- Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users
on 2026-05-13 at 11:52 amThe regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.
- More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material
on 2026-05-13 at 6:04 amThe messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.
- Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
on 2026-05-13 at 5:01 amThe biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
- Tech Life
on 2026-05-12 at 7:45 pmCrumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?
- Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury
on 2026-05-12 at 6:51 pmSam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.
- Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
on 2026-05-12 at 10:31 amThe company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
- Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
on 2026-05-12 at 10:01 amThe lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
- Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
on 2026-05-11 at 11:23 pmWoodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
- TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
on 2026-05-11 at 4:05 pmThose who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.
- How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
on 2026-05-09 at 8:28 amMolecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
- International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools
on 2026-05-09 at 1:17 amA hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.
- Tech Now
on 2026-05-09 at 1:00 amAndrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.
- Tech Life
on 2026-05-05 at 7:30 pmA sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.
- Tech Now
on 2026-05-02 at 1:00 amHarriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.
- Tech Life
on 2026-04-28 at 7:32 pmWorkers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.
- Tech Life
on 2026-04-21 at 8:15 pmHow to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
- Tech Now
on 2026-04-04 at 1:00 amShiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.
- Tech Now
on 2026-03-28 at 1:00 amHow research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
