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Sexual predators are grooming children under six into performing “disturbing” acts of sexual abuse via phones or webcams a charity has warned. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF… Read More
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2024-04-23 09:42
A new survey by social enterprise Code First Girls has found that 40% of female entrepreneurs have faced gender-based discrimination whilst in a leadership role.
61% al… Read More
2024-04-16 09:24
Image: Cristina BalanA Tesla whistleblower who has battled Elon Musk and his company through the courts for a decade tells BBC News she is still seeking a public apology. No other interview… Read More
2024-04-16 09:06
A new study from Currys reveals that 39% of women believe their hobby makes them better workers, with almost three in five (58%) saying that they incorporate gaming skills into their workin… Read More
2024-04-12 14:28
Children as young as nine have been added to malicious WhatsApp groups promoting self-harm, sexual violence and racism, a BBC investigation has found. Thousands of parents with children a… Read More
2024-04-08 14:20
Microsoft is opening a new office in London dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. The tech firm’s AI boss Mustafa Suleyman said it will advertise roles… Read More
2024-04-05 15:07
X has caused confusion by reinstating free blue ticks for some users – a year after it began charging for the service. For years, Twitter blue ticks effectively served as verificati… Read More
2024-04-04 15:25
Google, the search engine used by more than a billion people around the world, is reported to be considering charging for premium content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The co… Read More
2024-04-04 09:50
90% of female neurodivergent employees are experiencing burnout in the tech sector, according to the latest research by social enterprise Code First Girls.
In the UK alone, the… Read More
2024-04-03 11:41
As the popularity of online marketplaces continues to soar, Facebook Marketplace has emerged as a go-to destination for buying and selling a wide range of goods. However, amidst the… Read More
2024-04-03 11:07
Tesla has reported a sharp fall in worldwide sales amid increased competition and slowing demand for electric vehicles. The carmaker said it delivered 386,810 vehicles during the first qu… Read More
2024-04-03 09:53
Spring has sprung and that means we’re nearing the end of the tax year. The official end date is April 5 and the new tax year begins on April 6.
So, with only a few days left of… Read More
2024-03-27 14:11
Exercising at least twice a week significantly cuts the risk of insomnia, according to a study. It found people who worked out regularly were 42% less likely to have trouble getting to slee… Read More
2024-03-27 00:01
Claims by fashionable bamboo toilet roll brands about the composition of their products have been called into question by Which?, after it found some only contain tiny amounts of the eco-fri… Read More
2024-03-26 16:24
Mr ManjangA black Uber Eats driver has received a payout after “racially discriminatory” facial-recognition checks prevented him from accessing the app to secure work. When Pa Ed… Read More
2024-03-25 12:11
Online harassment of girls is “so standard” that some parents see it as “normal”, a study has found. Online safety charity Internet Matters found that 77% of girls… Read More
2024-03-20 12:44
Image: The Ellen Show, When Kids Use Amazon Alexa, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX6yxXuyALAChildren overrate the intelligence of smart speakers – such as Alexa, Siri or Google Hom… Read More
2024-03-15 16:53
Children first see violent online content while still at primary school and describe it as an inevitable part of being online, according to new research commissioned by Ofcom. All ch… Read More
2024-03-13 15:16
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would require the TikTok owner ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a total ban in the United States. The v… Read More
2024-03-13 10:31
University College London has revealed shocking statistics detailing the economic impact poor sleep is having on businesses across the UK.
According to the report, led by Dr Gillian W… Read More
2024-03-11 16:34
Experts are calling for action on medical devices that are prone to unfair biases, including blood oxygen monitors and certain artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools, to prevent harm… Read More
2024-03-08 00:01
L-R Nicola Hume, Ginny Buckley, Nicki Shields
UK-wide survey conducted by Electrifying.com and The AA reveals fewer than one in ten women believe their next car will be electric
61% o… Read More
2024-03-08 00:01
The Kia EV9 has been declared the World’s Best Car for 2024 by an esteemed panel of journalists judging the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year.
This announcement coincides with I… Read More
2024-03-07 09:55
Timothée Chalamet in ‘Wonka’. Image: Warner Bros.
The average UK cinema-to-streaming wait time in 2023 was 74 days
78% of people prefer watching films on streaming… Read More
2024-03-06 16:24
OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, have responded to a lawsuit by Elon Musk by making counter-accusations against him. Mr Musk is suing the company he helped found, alleging it has abandoned it… Read More
2024-03-05 11:30
Apple has launched a new MacBook Air, with a new chip inside. The laptop takes the same basic design of Apple’s smallest and cheapest computer, but gives it the M3 chip that was first… Read More
2024-03-01 12:25
Snapchat was flagged in nearly half of the crimes involving child abuse imagery over the past year, new figures reveal. Freedom of information requests submitted by the NSPCC children&rsq……Read More
2024-02-28 12:33
Apple is canceling its plans to build an electric car, according to multiple outlets, ending a secretive project that has consumed immense resources over the past decade. Executives… Read More
2024-02-27 14:37
BYD has launched an all-electric supercar that can hit 60 miles per hour (mph) in under three seconds, as the Chinese start-up seeks to challenge luxury brands such as Ferrari and Lamborghi… Read More
2024-02-26 12:16
This one’s been a long time coming. It’s Renault’s all-new 5 E-Tech Electric, and the one you see pictured really is the production model. The new Renault 5 EV has made it… Read More
2024-02-26 11:25
Recessions aren’t good news for anybody, but there are some things you can do to help make sure your business is in the strongest position for when one comes along…
Earlier thi… Read More
2024-02-16 16:53
The UK ranks 49th out of 56 when you look at average download speeds per country, falling behind the US, France and Germany. A lot of this could be put down to poor investment from mobile ca… Read More
2024-02-16 12:43
Some Apple Vision Pro owners are returning their headsets less than two weeks after buying them, with complaining of comfort, usability and sickness issues. The $3,500 mixed rea… Read More
2024-02-15 16:12
Google has started rolling out its ‘most capable’ AI model yet, Gemini. As a replacement for Google’s pre-existing Bard chatbot, the new AI assistant has been off to a slow… Read More
2024-02-15 15:52
Want to sell clothes online? Then, read on to discover how to turn your ‘side hustle’ into a thriving businessGoogle searches for “starting a business” have increased… Read More
2024-02-14 15:54
From an elegant rooftop terrace in the heart of Barcelona, to a back-to-nature Mexican jungle retreat, these irresistible properties from Hotels.com provide the perfect setting for a lo… Read More
2024-02-14 15:43
Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold more of his shares in Amazon, bringing the total value of sales in recent days to more than $4bn (£3.2bn). The technology giant, which Mr Bezos f… Read More
2024-02-13 15:38
The BBC’s iPlayer streaming service is to end downloads for users who watch on desktop or laptop computers. Programmes will still be available to download on tablets and phones via th… Read More
2024-02-13 14:51
This Valentine’s Day, over half of young people (52%) aged 18-28 are planning to or considering using artificial intelligence to pen a love message, card or poem, according to r… Read More
2024-02-09 15:59
The federal agency that regulates communication in the US has made robocalls that use AI-generated voices illegal. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the move on Thursday… Read More
2024-02-06 14:54
The Apple Vision Pro has already been torn to pieces – and experts believe it has shown its “achilles heel”. The new augmented reality headset was released on… Read More
2024-02-02 11:18
Apple shares slumped in after-hours trading – driven by disappointing iPhone sales in China and a warning that future revenues will fall well short of expectations on Wall Street. T… Read More
2024-02-01 15:07
Mark Zuckerberg was one of several social media bosses accused of having “blood on [their] hands” at a hearing where companies were criticised for not doing enough to protect ch… Read More
2024-01-30 12:54
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed his Neuralink company has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he said “promisin… Read More
2024-01-26 16:12
Meta has said it will launch a new safety tool to block children from receiving and discourage them from sending nude images, including in encrypted chats later this year. The tool i… Read More
2024-01-25 14:28
Michael Olatunji, co-founder of podcast and video production studio Outset Studio, identifies 10 mistakes that can kill your podcast…
Over 21 million people in the UK listen to podca… Read More
2024-01-25 11:13
Microsoft became the second-ever company to exceed a $3 trillion (£2.4 trillion) valuation on Wednesday, after its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) drove an investor rally. The v… Read More
2024-01-23 18:22
It’s effortless to think that any “self-made” successful person is the one responsible for everything that happened to them. Of course, this isn’t that silly a notio… Read More
2024-01-18 12:31
AI-washing has reached consumer tech. Dozens of internet-connected devices are now described as powered by artificial intelligence. But amid the AI grills and mattress toppers, the gadget a… Read More
2024-01-18 11:54
Samsung and Google Cloud today have announced a new multi-year partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to Samsung smartphone users worldw… Read More
2024-01-18 10:49
Three in ten employees with hybrid working options say their manager or boss being in the office puts them off from coming in more regularly, according to new research from beyond. &nb&helli…Read More
2024-01-17 17:48
For the first time ever, Apple has unseated Samsung—and all other smartphone manufacturers—to lead in worldwide smartphone shipments. In 2023, Apple shipped 234.6 million iPhone… Read More
2024-01-16 16:17
Evolve MVMT Ankle WearableThe health and fitness scene at CES 2024 was buzzing with exciting new gadgets and technologies designed to push the boundaries of personal health and training. Her… Read More
2024-01-16 11:18
Xiaomi has started the year with a bang, unveiling five new Redmi Note phones, with the higher-end handsets in particular sporting some impressively high-end features. The new range comprise… Read More
2024-01-12 15:49
AI start-up Rabbit is having startling early success with its new Rabbit R1 AI hardware-based assistant. The device made a splash following its unveiling at CES earlier in the w… Read More
2024-01-11 12:29
OpenAI on Wednesday launched its GPT Store, a marketplace where paid ChatGPT users can buy and sell specialized chatbot agents based on the company’s language models… Read More
2024-01-10 15:54
The Consumer Electrics Show (CES) is one of the biggest tech events in the world and the 2024 event has certainly thrown up some interesting products and concepts already…
Held in La… Read More
2024-01-09 17:46
Cerence Chat Pro will be available in the new GolfAt CES 2024, the world’s leading electronics trade fair held in Las Vegas, Volkswagen will unveil its first vehicles with int… Read More
2024-01-09 11:37
Running a side hustle, whether it’s selling products on eBay or renting out your home via Airbnb, can be a great way of ensuring extra income, but… Read More
2024-01-08 15:52
Our expert sets the record straight on these seven common misconceptions about winter heating…
As the weather gets colder, it’s important to keep yourself and your home warm. Bu… Read More
2024-01-08 12:06
The payouts to US customers will be restricted to owners of the iPhone 6Apple has begun making payments in a long-running class action lawsuit over claims it deliberately slowed down certa… Read More
2024-01-05 12:14
Harry Potter, Elon Musk, Beyoncé, Super Mario and Vladimir Putin. These are just some of the millions of artificial intelligence (AI) personas you can talk to on Character.ai &ndash&hellip…Read More
2024-01-04 17:14
Hacking courses, leaked nudes and AI-led scams – these are the most discussed topics on the dark web forums…
Every year around experts at NordVPN try to predict the cybers… Read More
2024-01-04 15:11
Feeling stressed every now and then is perfectly normal, especially with a changing work climate. Research shows a moderate amount of stress can actually make you stronger and bet… Read More
2024-01-04 14:53
Lowell’s year-on-year study showcases how Brits opted to be as money-conscious as possible for Christmas 2023, to prepare for 2024 financially
14% more Brits were able to rely on thei… Read More
2024-01-04 14:39
Temperatures expected to plummet to -5C in coming days
Ice likely to make road conditions difficult
Drivers urged to check batteries and antifreeze
As Britain mops up after weeks of heavy r… Read More
2024-01-02 14:44
Almost half of British teenagers say they feel addicted to social media, according to findings that come amid mounting pressure for big tech companies to be held accountable for the impact… Read More
2024-01-02 14:15
Carrying an abundance of items in your wallet may unknowingly expose you to a higher risk of identity theft.
Little things tucked away in your wallet can serve as valuable clues for potent… Read More
2023-12-19 11:37
TikTok has given special status to certain high-profile accounts, with moderators in Europe encouraged to be more lenient with content posted by people including Russell Brand, accor… Read More
2023-12-13 10:40
Tesla has debuted a new version of its humanoid robot that can squat without falling over and pick up an egg without breaking it. Elon Musk’s electric car company has teased updates t… Read More
2023-12-12 11:35
Are you craving an online gambling session? You might know how to roll the dice, spin the roulette wheel, shuffle cards, and play slots virtually, but do you know what not to do? It’s… Read More
2023-12-12 11:10
Spy cameras disguised as clothes hooks are for sale on Amazon, despite the firm being sued over the gadgets. One clothes hook camera listing seen by the BBC features a picture of the devic… Read More
2023-12-12 10:42
As the winter season approaches and the days grow shorter, it can be challenging to maintain productivity and motivation at work. However, by implementing proactive strategies and… Read More
2023-12-07 11:21
The British Retail Consortium has revealed that growth in UK retail sales was lower than inflation last month, indicating that shoppers are cutting purchases in the lead-up to Christmas thi… Read More
2023-12-06 17:14
We’re very impressed by the OnePlus 12, which has now launched in China, and we hoped that it would be getting a UK and US release in the not-too-distant future. And now OnePlu… Read More
2023-12-04 18:10
Swedish music-streaming giant Spotify has announced it is cutting 17% of its workforce, about 1,500 jobs, as the company seeks to clamp down on costs. Chief executive Daniel Ek said he had… Read More
2023-11-29 15:09
IKEA wants to make your smart home even smarter with the addition of a trio of new sensors. Called the Parasoll, Vallhorn and Badring (which Ring is surely smarting about), the sensors are… Read More
2023-11-28 15:06
Tesla is suing the Swedish transport agency, accusing it of a “discriminatory attack” on the US electric carmaker, after strike action prevented its new vehicles from g… Read More
2023-11-28 14:47
Ofcom’s latest Online Nation research takes a look at how people in the UK are spending their time online. It found that teenagers and children are leading the way in getting to… Read More
2023-11-24 17:16
Three EVs (Qashqai, Juke and Leaf) will be manufactured at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, pictured above. Image: NissanNissan and its partners have announced a £2bn plan to build t… Read More
2023-11-24 15:34
Hurrah, it’s nearly the festive season. Time to bag some bargains in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. But while goods might be flying off the shelves at this time of year, it&r&hell…Read More
2023-11-23 15:55
A judge has found “reasonable evidence” that Elon Musk and other executives at Tesla knew that the company’s self-driving technology was defective but still allowed t… Read More
2023-11-22 17:31
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman will return as boss just days after he was fired by the board, the firm has said. The agreement “in principle” involves new board members being appo… Read More
2023-11-21 14:54
OXCCU has won part of a £2.8 million grant to demonstrate the world’s first direct carbon dioxide (CO2) hydrogenation process – turning CO2 directly into aviation fuel ran… Read More
2023-11-21 14:42
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has sued the watchdog group Media Matters alleging it manufactured a report to show advertisers’ posts alongside neo-Nazi and white nationalist… Read More
2023-11-21 11:39
Bad weather could leave motorists out of pocket if they fail to protect their cars from the elements. Below are seven tips for looking after your car this winter….
Drivers are legally… Read More
2023-11-18 12:37
The stage is set. After a two-week delay, Brits will finally have the chance to bag their tickets for Glastonbury tomorrow (Sunday, November 19th) at 9am.
However, with the battle to… Read More
2023-11-17 15:38
IBM has suspended advertising on X after a report said its ads were placed next to posts praising Adolf Hitler and Nazism. The company said it was “completely unacceptable” th… Read More
2023-11-15 15:49
In the lead-up to Black Friday, the demand for Tazz UGGs, the Steam Deck gaming handheld, Apple AirPods and Adidas Sambas have all soared…
Every festive season, there are those… Read More
2023-11-15 14:41
Amazon is the worldwide publisher of online game Lost Ark. Image: Amazon GamesAmazon has become the latest firm to cut jobs in the gaming industry, slashing 180 roles amid a restructure. The… Read More
2023-11-15 12:20
Upgraded ID.4 and ID.5 now offer ranges of up to 339 miles
New drive unit can deliver 75-per-cent more torque and 0 to 62 mph in just 5.4 seconds
Faster charging can add 110 miles in approx… Read More
2023-11-14 16:00
Advances in artificial intelligence pose a growing threat to the integrity of the next general election in the UK, Britain’s cyber security agency has warned. The National Cyber Secur… Read More
2023-11-14 15:45
Ethiopia, 1984. © Sebastião SalgadoThe World Photography Organisation has announced Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado is the recipient of the Outstanding Contributi… Read More
2023-11-13 15:32
Out of adversity comes opportunity, so the saying goes. For Whitney Wolfe Herd, that meant taking a difficult exit from online dating app firm Tinder – which she sued for sexual haras… Read More
2023-11-09 14:01
Mark Zuckerberg ignored private pleas from Sir Nick Clegg to boost spending on child safety, a lawsuit has alleged, even as the former deputy prime minister publicly defended… Read More
2023-11-08 15:50
Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt confirms reports that his AI robo-car maker’s now-paused driverless taxis need regular human intervention to help them make sense of the road, yet he is downplayi… Read More
2023-11-07 14:26
Hannah Waddingham, Sterling K Brown, Prince of Wales and Cate Blanchett at this year’s Earthshot Prize. Image: @EarthshotPrizeAn agritech startup that helps female farmers in India t… Read More
2023-11-07 09:00
Tech diversity champions Code First Girls have today launched their Mid-Level Accelerator (MLA) course, aimed to develop and accelerate women’s technology careers.
Currently, wo… Read More
2023-11-06 14:36
Elon Musk has launched an AI chatbot called Grok on his social media site X, formerly Twitter, but so far it is only available to selected users. “In some important respects, it is… Read More
2023-11-03 14:48
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has predicted that artificial intelligence will eventually mean that no one will have to work. He was speaking to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during an unusual &ld&helli…Read More
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