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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.

Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse

Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse

August 13, 2026

US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature

Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature

August 13, 2026

Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

Amazon is using Twitch to train generative AI

Amazon is using Twitch to train generative AI

August 13, 2026

The streaming platform's users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.

Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

August 13, 2026

Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

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August 18, 2026

Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere.

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August 11, 2026

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

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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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