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Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders

Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders

November 07, 2025

The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.

Why human-shaped robots loom large in Musk's Tesla plans

Why human-shaped robots loom large in Musk's Tesla plans

November 07, 2025

The tech billionaire believes Optimus could play a big role in the lives of people around the world.

What does Elon Musk do with all his money?

What does Elon Musk do with all his money?

November 07, 2025

While he has a penchant for cars and jets, the world's richest person reportedly lives a relatively modest life.

Rightmove shares plummet over AI investment plans

Rightmove shares plummet over AI investment plans

November 07, 2025

Shares in the property website sink after it cuts profit forecasts to step up investment in AI.

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until November 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until November 2026

November 07, 2025

The most anticipated video game of all time receives a second official delay from makers Rockstar Games.

Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety

Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety

November 07, 2025

Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".

Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers

Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers

November 06, 2025

A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios.

'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary

'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary

November 06, 2025

The art of making an app by describing it to artificial intelligence (AI) tops 10 new terms on the shortlist.

Will quantum be bigger than AI?

Will quantum be bigger than AI?

November 06, 2025

The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

King handed Nvidia boss a letter warning of AI dangers

King handed Nvidia boss a letter warning of AI dangers

November 06, 2025

In the 2023 remarks from the King he said AI was "no less important than the discovery of electricity" but warned the risks must be tackled.

MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs

MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs

November 05, 2025

SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.

France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris

France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris

November 05, 2025

The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.

AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different'

AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different'

November 05, 2025

AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.

Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s

Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s

November 05, 2025

The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.

Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products

Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products

November 04, 2025

Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm says.

ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon

ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon

November 03, 2025

The seven-year agreement will see OpenAI gain access to Nvidia graphics processors to train its artificial intelligence models.

Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise

Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise

November 03, 2025

The technology secretary says O2's higher-than-expected price increase is "disappointing" given the cost of living.

'No idea who he is,' says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon

'No idea who he is,' says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon

November 03, 2025

The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.

The start-up creating science kits for young Africans

The start-up creating science kits for young Africans

November 04, 2025

Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says

China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says

November 03, 2025

Nexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have.

Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says

Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says

November 04, 2025

Possession and publication of such material will be a criminal offence, under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill.

Football Manager has finally added women's teams after 20 years. I put the game to the test

Football Manager has finally added women's teams after 20 years. I put the game to the test

November 02, 2025

The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the new version of the sports management video game after it faced delays and cancellations.

Websites disabled in Microsoft global outage come back online

Websites disabled in Microsoft global outage come back online

October 30, 2025

Microsoft 365 and its Azure cloud computing platform were hit with DNS issues, similar to the recent AWS outage.

First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced

First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced

October 30, 2025

Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Elon Musk firm Starlink to offer the service.

Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in

Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in

October 31, 2025

The site tells BBC News it believes people are viewing riskier sites - but they may just be using VPNs.

Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID

Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID

October 31, 2025

The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure.

Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise

Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise

October 30, 2025

The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts.

Will AI mean the end of call centres?

Will AI mean the end of call centres?

November 03, 2025

Some commentators predict artificial intelligence is about to replace most customer support jobs.

Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition

Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition

November 03, 2025

Tim Richards said the likes of Netflix and Apple TV are complementary rather than damaging for the big screen.

Character.ai to ban teens from talking to its AI chatbots

Character.ai to ban teens from talking to its AI chatbots

October 29, 2025

The AI chatbot app, which has millions of users, said it was responding to parents and regulators.

Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division

Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division

October 28, 2025

The company says the opportunities provided by AI means it needs to be "organised more leanly."

OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit

OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit

October 28, 2025

The deal will see long term investor Microsoft retain a 27% stake in the ChatGPT-maker.

Tech Life

Tech Life

October 28, 2025

Bots are driving down human traffic at the world's largest online encyclopedia.

The high tech studio transforming movie car stunts

The high tech studio transforming movie car stunts

October 24, 2025

Alasdair Keane tests out the new generation of stunt cars.

Tech Life

Tech Life

October 21, 2025

There are calls for AI to be prevented from carrying out actions which might harm humans.

Tech Life

Tech Life

October 14, 2025

The head of the company that makes Tasers tells us about the future of the technology.

Tech Now

Tech Now

October 11, 2025

Alasdair Keane explores a high-tech studio that transforms how car stunts are made.

Tech Life

Tech Life

October 07, 2025

Two big social media companies face a class action lawsuit in Italy.

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.

Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings

Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings

November 07, 2025

New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

October 31, 2025

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

October 28, 2025

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?

Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?

October 24, 2025

Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model

How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?

How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?

October 17, 2025

Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.

Why AI is being trained in rural India

Why AI is being trained in rural India

October 16, 2025

Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

October 07, 2025

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

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?

The bacteria turning waste plastic into painkillers

The bacteria turning waste plastic into painkillers

September 26, 2025

How did E. coli become such an essential tool for scientists and will anything replace it?

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