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Number of headlines in database: 79
Last update: 2024-10-29 20:21:04
Number of headlines in database: 79
Last update: 2024-10-29 20:21:04
BBC Technology Headlines
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Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos 'alarming' creators (2024-10-29 11:57:42)
The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform. -
TikTok founder becomes China's richest man (2024-10-29 10:53:39)
Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list. -
Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all (2024-10-28 17:50:29)
The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages. -
Instagram reveals it lowers quality of less popular videos (2024-10-28 13:17:58)
The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform. -
'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters (2024-10-25 21:55:34)
WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences. -
Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction (2024-10-25 16:49:56)
Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively. -
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass (2024-10-25 11:02:43)
It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big. -
The green software that could make big carbon savings (2024-10-24 23:07:47)
Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity. -
Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space (2024-10-23 03:50:35)
The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world. -
Will AI make work burnout worse? (2024-10-22 23:09:53)
As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout. -
Ofcom: Clear link between online posts and violent disorder (2024-10-22 12:57:11)
Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven". -
Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown (2024-10-22 11:03:44)
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed. -
Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images (2024-10-22 04:07:54)
Alcon Entertainment says it specifically denied a request to use material from the film at the event. -
TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project (2024-10-21 04:34:15)
Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage. -
US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems (2024-10-18 23:27:33)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles -
Trump says Apple boss called him to complain about EU (2024-10-18 15:01:59)
The EU ordered Apple to pay Ireland billions in unpaid taxes in September. -
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch (2024-10-18 14:23:04)
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods. -
Instagram defends new teen safety features after criticism (2024-10-18 11:20:32)
Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms. -
Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you' (2024-10-18 10:08:10)
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account. -
Netflix raises prices as password boost fades (2024-10-18 07:57:12)
The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth. -
'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos (2024-10-17 23:03:48)
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production. -
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules (2024-10-17 05:00:49)
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill -
US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps (2024-10-17 03:34:56)
New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple. -
How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks (2024-10-16 23:10:20)
We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them? -
Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal (2024-10-16 14:13:06)
The hacker downloaded sensitive data from the company and used it to send a ransom demand. -
Twitch streamer Asmongold suspended after Palestinian rant (2024-10-16 11:25:20)
The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments. -
UK considering EU-style common charging cable (2024-10-15 11:54:02)
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022. -
Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres (2024-10-15 04:54:21)
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence. -
Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law (2024-10-15 02:19:12)
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday. -
Why there's a rush of African satellite launches (2024-10-14 23:01:17)
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit. -
Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director (2024-10-14 15:50:47)
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles. -
Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal? (2024-10-13 20:26:14)
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration. -
From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport? (2024-10-13 00:02:58)
As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting. -
How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact? (2024-10-12 23:00:57)
Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on. -
Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe? (2024-10-12 00:46:14)
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par. -
Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed (2024-10-11 16:10:32)
Elon Musk revealed a prototype of the long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood film studio - but investors aren't wowed. -
Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases (2024-10-10 23:01:21)
Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities. -
Google threatened with being broken up by US (2024-10-09 13:44:49)
The US Government considers whether Google should spin off the Android operating system and Chrome browser. -
Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin (2024-10-09 09:45:42)
Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet. -
Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine (2024-10-08 23:05:01)
The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts. -
TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health (2024-10-08 20:59:45)
A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children. -
eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears (2024-10-08 20:15:59)
The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October. -
Wait a few more minutes for an electric Uber, says boss (2024-10-08 09:37:07)
The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars. -
US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals (2024-10-08 01:05:17)
It is among several remedies ordered in a case brought against the firm by Fortnite-maker Epic Games. -
Could you switch careers into cyber-security? (2024-10-07 23:08:02)
From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff. -
Mystery surrounds Musk interview with US regulators (2024-10-04 09:31:33)
Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now there is mystery over whether he attended yesterday's hearing -
Google introduces new way to search by filming video (2024-10-03 16:00:14)
It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence. -
OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal (2024-10-02 21:07:12)
The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world. -
Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations (2024-10-01 19:30:00)
We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe -
Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom (2024-09-30 23:06:24)
Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff. -
Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues? (2024-09-27 00:27:50)
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be. -
How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis (2024-09-26 23:04:07)
Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown. -
Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa? (2024-09-25 16:51:20)
The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy. -
Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers? (2024-09-24 19:30:00)
We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them. -
Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work (2024-09-23 23:09:02)
To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work. -
Will sustainable aviation fuels take off? (2024-09-20 09:41:49)
Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels? -
Would you let AI plan your next holiday? (2024-09-19 23:07:55)
Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good? -
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India (2024-09-19 13:51:52)
About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days. -
School calls time on pupils' smart devices (2024-09-19 05:06:43)
A Sheffield school bans pupils from using smartphones and watches on its premises. -
Tech Life: Mapping a changing world (2024-09-17 19:30:00)
How live updating of online maps is helping humanitarian work around the world. -
New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good? (2024-09-12 23:02:19)
Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment. -
Tech Life: X in Brazil (2024-09-10 19:30:00)
What do social media users do when their preferred platform is banned ? -
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission blasts off (2024-09-10 10:48:32)
The expedition, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will attempt the world's first private spacewalk. -
Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested (2024-09-05 23:01:14)
Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland. -
Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry (2024-09-02 23:07:40)
South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers. -
Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket' (2024-08-30 23:01:41)
The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app. -
Tech Life: The voice cloning lawsuit (2024-08-27 19:30:00)
Two voice actors take legal action claiming their voices were stolen and cloned using AI. -
Five tips for turning gaming from a hobby to a job (2024-08-25 16:57:30)
Gaming: Five tips for turning your hobby into a job -
When vets are scarce what can farmers do? (2024-08-22 23:05:08)
In Vietnam farmers are being encouraged to track the use of antibiotics and monitor disease. -
Tech Life: AI helps doctors detect lung cancer (2024-08-20 19:30:00)
AI is acting as a second pair of eyes for radiologists examining X-rays. -
Could this little robot help rehabilitate stroke patients? (2024-08-20 15:52:18)
Robotic "coaches" programmed to guide stroke patients through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland. -
The mind-bending mirrors behind advanced technology (2024-08-19 23:02:06)
Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines. -
Is this the end for the magnetic stripe? (2024-08-15 23:01:31)
Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out. -
Tech Life: Olympic esports and Saudi Arabia (2024-08-13 19:30:00)
The IOC announced the inaugural games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Not all are happy -
NYC using drones to warn residents of floods (2024-08-07 14:52:02)
NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as a weather warning system. -
Tech Life: Turning the tables on romance scammers (2024-08-06 19:30:00)
We speak to the BBC journalist who exposed an online con. -
‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter (2024-08-05 21:11:31)
Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work. -
Tech Life: When the power goes (2024-07-30 19:30:00)
The impact of internet outages in Bangladesh, and power cuts in South Africa and Cuba -
Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress (2024-07-25 22:49:39)
Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has a rare neurological condition that makes it difficult for her to speak.