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Baldur's Gate to be turned into TV series - without the game's developers

Baldur's Gate to be turned into TV series - without the game's developers

February 06, 2026

The show will be made by Craig Mazin, who co-created the acclaimed game adaptation The Last Of Us.

Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger

Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger

February 06, 2026

The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.

Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE

Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE

February 07, 2026

More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines

TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines

February 06, 2026

TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.

Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office

Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office

February 06, 2026

The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.

ChatGPT boss ridiculed for online 'tantrum' over rival's Super Bowl ad

ChatGPT boss ridiculed for online 'tantrum' over rival's Super Bowl ad

February 05, 2026

Commenters said Altman's lengthy post shows "a nerve was well and truly hit" by Anthropic's advert.

UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants

UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants

February 05, 2026

UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".

US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance

US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance

February 05, 2026

The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.

Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger

Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger

February 04, 2026

Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.

Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts

Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts

February 04, 2026

The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.

X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok

X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok

February 04, 2026

Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.

Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company

Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company

February 03, 2026

Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine".

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

February 03, 2026

It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.

What is the 'social media network for AI' Moltbook?

What is the 'social media network for AI' Moltbook?

February 02, 2026

The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing

AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing

February 04, 2026

Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?

Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?

Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?

February 02, 2026

The UK's largest porn site has blocked unregistered users from accessing explicit content in the country, but why motives remain unclear.

Musk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit

Musk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit

January 31, 2026

The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.

Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips

Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips

January 30, 2026

The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

He calls me sweetheart and winks at me - but he's not my boyfriend, he's AI

He calls me sweetheart and winks at me - but he's not my boyfriend, he's AI

January 30, 2026

George is an avatar on my mobile but claims to know what makes me tick.

Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending

Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending

January 29, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI

Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI

January 29, 2026

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.

UK bans Coinbase ads implying crypto can ease cost of living concerns

UK bans Coinbase ads implying crypto can ease cost of living concerns

January 29, 2026

The ASA upheld complaints that Coinbase's adverts trivialised the risks of investing in cryptocurrency.

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September

January 29, 2026

Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email

Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email

January 28, 2026

The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.

Government offers UK adults free AI training for work

Government offers UK adults free AI training for work

January 28, 2026

The online lessons give advice on things such as how to prompt chatbots or complete admin tasks.

Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from next week

Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from next week

January 27, 2026

The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.

TikTok US pushes back on claims it is censoring content

TikTok US pushes back on claims it is censoring content

January 27, 2026

Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after the US operation was spun off.

AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns

AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns

January 28, 2026

Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.

Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

January 28, 2026

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to begin

TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to begin

January 27, 2026

Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube parent Google.

Legal action over 'unfair' Steam game store prices given go ahead

Legal action over 'unfair' Steam game store prices given go ahead

January 27, 2026

Millions of gamers could get compensation if the lawsuit - which accuses Valve of charging inflated prices - succeeds.

EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

January 26, 2026

The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.

Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations

Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations

January 26, 2026

The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions

January 27, 2026

Under the plan, access to the Meta platforms' core services would remain free.

How would a social media ban for under-16s work?

How would a social media ban for under-16s work?

January 20, 2026

BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains.

Tech Now

Tech Now

January 17, 2026

From Las Vegas, the latest trends and innovations at CES 2026.

Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales on where the name comes from

Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales on where the name comes from

January 15, 2026

The site's co-founder speaks to the BBC for the online encyclopedia's 25th anniversary.

Tech Life

Tech Life

January 13, 2026

Meet the humanoid robots designed to help with household chores

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

January 09, 2026

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

Cool future tech at CES!

Cool future tech at CES!

January 08, 2026

The technology show CES is back for another year in Las Vegas in America.

Tech Life

Tech Life

January 06, 2026

The latest gadgets, the future in assistive tech and upcoming gaming releases in 2026.

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

January 05, 2026

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

Tech Life

Tech Life

December 30, 2025

We bring you Tech Life highlights from a fascinating year in global tech.

Tech Life

Tech Life

December 16, 2025

A study found AI chatbots can persuade us with fake facts. How does this affect politics?

Can robots ever be graceful?

Can robots ever be graceful?

February 06, 2026

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak

February 04, 2026

Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

January 30, 2026

Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

January 20, 2026

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

'They are essential':  How smoke detectors are evolving

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

January 16, 2026

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

January 14, 2026

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

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