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UK business hit by 'daylight robbery' 1500% price hike for invoicing software

UK business hit by 'daylight robbery' 1500% price hike for invoicing software

August 20, 2026

Richard Haldenby says his average monthly bill for Harvest had risen from $130 (£95.50) to $2,110.

81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown

81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown

August 19, 2026

According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.

Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved

Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved

August 19, 2026

The digital bank said all of its services were now "back up and running"

OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack

OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack

August 19, 2026

The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.

The critical tech staying safe by going underground

The critical tech staying safe by going underground

August 19, 2026

The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

August 19, 2026

Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

OpenAI makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teens in new safety update

OpenAI makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teens in new safety update

August 18, 2026

OpenAI insisted this was not in response to a particular issue with children believing ChatGPT to be alive.

AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'

AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'

August 18, 2026

A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

August 18, 2026

US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

August 16, 2026

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

August 15, 2026

Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

Why tech bosses keep sharing their manifestos about AI

Why tech bosses keep sharing their manifestos about AI

August 15, 2026

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is the latest Big Tech name to pen a letter thousands of words long about AI.

Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule

Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule

August 13, 2026

The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

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August 18, 2026

Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere.

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Tech Life

August 11, 2026

For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?

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Tech Life

August 04, 2026

Electric power is one of several cleaner alternatives to traditional aviation fuel.

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July 28, 2026

What do we need to know about agentic AI?

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August 01, 2026

New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.

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July 25, 2026

Highlights from the Esports World Cup in Paris and how to build a gaming PC.

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July 18, 2026

Ammie Sekhon goes behind the scenes of WWE to see the tech that supports the show.

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July 11, 2026

Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft's Quantum Lab in Denmark.

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