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Apple pulls US immigration official tracking apps

Apple pulls US immigration official tracking apps

October 03, 2025

The creator of ICEBlock accuses the tech giant of "capitulating to an authoritarian regime" by removing his app.

TikTok recommends porn to children, says report

TikTok recommends porn to children, says report

October 03, 2025

Researchers find TikTok's algorithm recommends sexual content to newly-created child accounts.

Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attack

Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attack

October 03, 2025

The drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations.

Hackers say they have deleted children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash

Hackers say they have deleted children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash

October 02, 2025

The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move.

Xbox Game Pass price increase angers players

Xbox Game Pass price increase angers players

October 02, 2025

Is the subscription service once called "the best deal in gaming" still great value for players?

Musk becomes world's first half-trillionaire

Musk becomes world's first half-trillionaire

October 02, 2025

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

Government issues new data demand for UK Apple users

Government issues new data demand for UK Apple users

October 01, 2025

It is the latest development in a privacy row which has pitted the UK against the tech giant and the Trump administration.

Snapchat to charge users for storing their old photos and videos

Snapchat to charge users for storing their old photos and videos

October 01, 2025

It has not said how much the storage plans will cost UK users, only that they were part of a "gradual global rollout".

Pinterest boss says he thinks about Molly Russell every day

Pinterest boss says he thinks about Molly Russell every day

October 01, 2025

Addressing the case publicly for the first time, Bill Ready says the tragedy "guides" the firm's work.

Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments

Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments

October 01, 2025

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

Imgur blocks access to UK users after regulator warned of fine

Imgur blocks access to UK users after regulator warned of fine

September 30, 2025

The image-hosting platform - which is widely used to make memes - was facing a fine over its use of children's data.

AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us

AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us

October 01, 2025

John Roberts, the founder of AO and so-called kitchen king, says tax rises are putting "grit" into businesses.

Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure

Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure

September 30, 2025

UK police seized crypto worth over £5bn from Zhimin Qian, who was known as 'the goddess of wealth'.

YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle Trump lawsuit over Capitol riot

YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle Trump lawsuit over Capitol riot

September 30, 2025

The streaming giant is the last company to settle with the president after suspending his account in the wake of the 6 January attack in 2021.

Why burnout is a growing problem in cyber-security

Why burnout is a growing problem in cyber-security

September 30, 2025

Facing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce.

Flights in Afghanistan grounded after internet shutdown

Flights in Afghanistan grounded after internet shutdown

September 30, 2025

The Taliban have yet to give an official reason for the shutdown, but said it would last indefinitely.

'You'll never need to work again': Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC

'You'll never need to work again': Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC

September 29, 2025

Reporter Joe Tidy was offered money if he would help cyber criminals access BBC systems.

Gaming giant Electronic Arts bought in unprecedented $55bn deal

Gaming giant Electronic Arts bought in unprecedented $55bn deal

September 29, 2025

EA is known for making best-selling games such as EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect.

Demon Slayer star says anime film's success is mind-blowing

Demon Slayer star says anime film's success is mind-blowing

September 29, 2025

Zach Aguilar, who voices main character Tanjiro, says Infinity Castle is a "cultural phenomenon".

Nursery hackers threaten to publish more children's profiles online

Nursery hackers threaten to publish more children's profiles online

September 26, 2025

The criminals say they will share 30 more profiles along with 100 employees' data if a ransom is not paid.

Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know

Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know

September 26, 2025

Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but it’s not been confirmed by China or the app’s owner ByteDance.

Facebook and Instagram to get £2.99 UK subscription fee to stop ads

Facebook and Instagram to get £2.99 UK subscription fee to stop ads

September 26, 2025

Subscriptions for user opting not to see personalised ads on its platforms will start from £2.99 a month for UK users.

Microsoft cuts off some services used by Israeli military unit

Microsoft cuts off some services used by Israeli military unit

September 26, 2025

The tech giant said its products were not intended to be used for mass surveillance of civilians.

Children's names, pictures and addresses stolen in nursery chain hack

Children's names, pictures and addresses stolen in nursery chain hack

September 25, 2025

Experts have condemned the hack as an "absolute new low" for cyber-crime.

China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet

China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet

September 26, 2025

Pessimistic social media posts may now be targets of a fresh crackdown by the Chinese government.

Instagram teen accounts still show suicide content, study claims

Instagram teen accounts still show suicide content, study claims

September 25, 2025

Research suggests that 30 out of 47 Instagram safety tools for teens were "substantially ineffective or no longer exist".

Sonic the Hedgehog boss on how the series keeps up to speed

Sonic the Hedgehog boss on how the series keeps up to speed

September 25, 2025

The video game icon has been taking shots at an old rival, but the real competition comes from newer games.

YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to UK economy in 2024

YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to UK economy in 2024

September 24, 2025

The data has been released to coincide with the launch of a new group of MPs representing creators and influencers.

Man arrested in connection with cyber-attack on airports

Man arrested in connection with cyber-attack on airports

September 24, 2025

The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a man in his forties was arrested in West Sussex.

AI tool helped recover £500m lost to fraud, government says

AI tool helped recover £500m lost to fraud, government says

September 24, 2025

Ministers say software developed by the Cabinet Office has helped to ramp up fraud detection.

TikTok child data protection inadequate, Canadian privacy officials say

TikTok child data protection inadequate, Canadian privacy officials say

September 24, 2025

TikTok says it will introduce measures to "strengthen our platform" although it disputes some of the findings.

Trump claims a TikTok deal is done. Who would own it, and how would it work?

Trump claims a TikTok deal is done. Who would own it, and how would it work?

September 30, 2025

Trump says a deal is done but the details have not been confirmed by China or the app's owner ByteDance.

Tech Life

Tech Life

September 30, 2025

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest.

Tech Now

Tech Now

September 27, 2025

Marco Silva unpacks the science and technology of cloud seeding.

Tech Life

Tech Life

September 23, 2025

We hear from experts on the pros and cons of using AI in the healthcare world.

Tech Now

Tech Now

September 20, 2025

Alasdair Keane explores the tech highlights at IFA Berlin.

Tech Now

Tech Now

September 13, 2025

Lara Lewington explores the tech being trialled to find 'hidden' pancreatic cancer cases.

Tech Life

Tech Life

September 09, 2025

Robot sailboats are helping forecasters predict where hurricanes will hit land.

Tech Now

Tech Now

September 06, 2025

How technology is bringing hope of earlier detection and prevention to wildfires.

Tech Life

Tech Life

September 02, 2025

Find out how AI is making phone calls possible between people who don’t share a language.

Tech Life

Tech Life

August 26, 2025

We hear from people who say they have been unfairly banned from Facebook and Instagram.

Tech Life

Tech Life

August 19, 2025

A special from Edinburgh, where art and performance meet tech with spectacular results.

Tech Life

Tech Life

August 12, 2025

Find out how Singapore is now dealing with cyber threats from other states and criminals.

The history behind the QR code

The history behind the QR code

August 05, 2025

It's used by millions of us every day, but why was the Quick Response code invented?

Tech Life

Tech Life

August 05, 2025

China’s DeepSeek took the AI world by storm this year. Where is it now? And: AI doomsday?

Tech Now

Tech Now

August 02, 2025

Joe Tidy explores how the rise of artificial intelligence may play out.

Tech Life

Tech Life

July 29, 2025

What will the era of Agentic AI offer us ?

Tech Now

Tech Now

July 26, 2025

Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths has exclusive access to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

Tech Life

Tech Life

July 22, 2025

An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground.

The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

October 03, 2025

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

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