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Number of headlines in database: 89
Last update: 2023-09-25 02:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 89
Last update: 2023-09-25 02:21:02
BBC Technology Headlines
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Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate (2023-09-24 23:06:34)
With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up. -
TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain' (2023-09-23 00:05:08)
The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms. -
Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year (2023-09-22 11:26:18)
Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra. -
Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for UK approval (2023-09-22 10:04:05)
The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. -
Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for approval (2023-09-22 07:43:22)
The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. -
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa (2023-09-21 23:29:06)
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation. -
AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN (2023-09-21 23:26:12)
Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe. -
Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI (2023-09-21 11:56:58)
George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws. -
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts (2023-09-21 08:58:47)
It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. -
Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge (2023-09-21 03:36:51)
Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death. -
Will it be possible to regulate artificial intelligence? (2023-09-20 23:06:31)
We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work. -
Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence? (2023-09-20 23:06:31)
We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work. -
Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations (2023-09-20 21:13:47)
Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour. -
Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trial (2023-09-20 14:53:38)
The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its brain implant. -
Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases (2023-09-20 13:35:21)
Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds. -
Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases (2023-09-20 13:35:21)
Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds. -
Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy (2023-09-19 23:20:52)
The billionaire's forays into sensitive geopolitical issues and his global clout have come under scrutiny. -
Government row with Facebook over private messages (2023-09-19 23:16:22)
The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. -
Braverman and Facebook clash over private message plans (2023-09-19 23:16:22)
The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. -
Mortal Kombat 1: Nintendo Switch version will be fixed, says boss (2023-09-19 16:09:11)
The fighting series' creator admits the Nintendo edition isn't "the version we wanted to release". -
Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed (2023-09-19 15:33:38)
The law aims to force firms to remove illegal content and protect children from some legal but harmful material. -
FTX: 'King of Crypto' parents sued over missing millions (2023-09-19 15:13:40)
The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried are being sued by people who lost money when his crypto firm FTX collapsed. -
YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income (2023-09-19 11:45:45)
The BBC has also removed some shows featuring the comedian and actor from its streaming services. -
Elon Musk: Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, could go behind paywall (2023-09-19 02:17:52)
The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". -
Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall (2023-09-19 02:04:40)
The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". -
The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output (2023-09-18 23:01:12)
Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat. -
Call of Duty Warzone: Does UK esports scene need more live events? (2023-09-18 12:45:29)
The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. -
Unity engine maker says sorry after runtime fee price plan backlash (2023-09-18 09:20:46)
The company, headed by ex-EA boss John Riccitiello, says it will change plans to charge developers. -
Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell (2023-09-17 10:54:20)
Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. -
TikTok fined €345m over children's data privacy (2023-09-15 15:41:56)
The complaint concerned how the social media app handled children's data in 2020. -
Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation (2023-09-15 10:06:21)
Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". -
20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change (2023-09-15 09:57:46)
Drivers told follow signs not sat-navs when Wales lowers speed limits in built-up areas from Sunday. -
Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale' (2023-09-15 05:55:30)
Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China. -
The firms hoping to take psychedelic drugs mainstream (2023-09-14 23:06:24)
Start-ups are tweaking psychedelic compounds to treat mental health conditions. -
Arm: UK chip designer shares surge in market return (2023-09-14 20:55:54)
The jump in share price was a sign of confidence in Arm, a star of the British tech industry. -
Greater Manchester Police officers' details hacked in cyber attack (2023-09-14 16:24:22)
A company that makes ID cards for Greater Manchester Police has been targeted in the attack. -
French iPhone 12 warning: European regulators examine alert on radiation levels (2023-09-14 13:15:44)
European regulators assess possible health risks after France's decision to temporarily halt sales. -
Bristol to host one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers (2023-09-14 11:43:23)
The machine will "help researchers maximise the potential of AI", the government says. -
'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk (2023-09-13 23:57:03)
Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence. -
AI and sound - helping firms build their own 'sonic identity' (2023-09-13 23:06:56)
Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds. -
'Overwhelming consensus' to regulate AI, says Elon Musk (2023-09-13 22:56:32)
The Tesla CEO was among the top tech leaders meeting with US lawmakers to discuss AI governance -
Sea drones: What are they and how much do they cost? (2023-09-13 16:22:49)
Moscow has blamed Ukraine for a series of attacks by sea drones on Russian naval targets. -
France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels (2023-09-13 10:58:02)
Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem. -
AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real? (2023-09-13 09:49:42)
Test your skills at spotting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz. -
iPhone 15: Apple forced to ditch lightning charger (2023-09-13 07:25:13)
Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after the EU forced the change. -
Cryptoqueen: Accomplice jailed for 20 years for OneCoin financial scam (2023-09-12 22:25:57)
Sebastian Karl Greenwood was sentenced by a US judge for the massive scam that stole billions from investors. -
Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly (2023-09-12 20:16:55)
In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. -
MGM Resorts: Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on firm (2023-09-12 11:22:25)
Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at MGM Resorts' hotels. -
Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs (2023-09-11 23:04:54)
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs. -
Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning? (2023-09-11 23:02:45)
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger. -
Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich (2023-09-11 21:13:37)
The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. -
London robotic surgeon celebrates its 10,000th procedure (2023-09-09 07:04:40)
A robotic surgeon called Da Vinci has been performing surgery for nearly 20 years. -
Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem (2023-09-09 00:25:39)
Ernie, Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, is wary of sensitive subjects - and clearly dodges questions. -
Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5 (2023-09-08 17:45:18)
The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. -
Tech giants face fines for animal cruelty videos (2023-09-08 15:56:23)
The change to the Online Safety Bill comes as a result of a BBC Eye Investigation into global monkey abuse. -
Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation (2023-09-08 15:48:26)
A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil". -
Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports (2023-09-08 11:45:05)
The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days. -
YouTube starts verifying health workers in the UK (2023-09-08 01:00:57)
The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information. -
Another FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty (2023-09-08 00:48:13)
The pleading comes ahead of the October trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. -
Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels (2023-09-07 23:22:27)
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. -
Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns (2023-09-07 16:10:22)
Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. -
Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI (2023-09-07 10:53:40)
The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. -
Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging row (2023-09-06 19:09:40)
The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist. -
Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn (2023-09-06 10:03:03)
The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year. -
Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles (2023-09-06 00:27:34)
Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game. -
TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears (2023-09-05 11:43:04)
There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data. -
EE and Vodafone customers able to call after bug fixed (2023-09-05 11:04:47)
The two providers have offered different accounts of what happened to their networks. -
Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies (2023-09-04 23:10:27)
Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures. -
Electoral Commission failed basic security test before hack (2023-09-04 23:05:40)
Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test. -
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules (2023-09-04 14:12:33)
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024. -
Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space (2023-09-04 05:11:14)
An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers. -
New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming (2023-09-03 23:01:58)
In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. -
Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25 (2023-09-02 23:41:22)
The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. -
Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU (2023-09-02 02:19:06)
Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report. -
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data (2023-09-01 12:01:41)
The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. -
The firms hoping to cut down on wasted cosmetics (2023-08-31 23:12:25)
By tailoring cosmetics to the individual some firms are hoping to cut waste in the cosmetics industry. -
Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink (2023-08-31 08:45:39)
Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC. -
Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn (2023-08-31 00:26:50)
The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation. -
Google tests watermark to identify AI images (2023-08-29 12:17:39)
The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation. -
Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it (2023-08-27 23:04:33)
With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help. -
Edinburgh Fringe: Can TikTok comedy stars cut it on stage? (2023-08-23 00:08:17)
They have millions of followers, but can they cut it in front of a crowd at the Edinburgh Fringe? -
Virtual reality brings new vision to workplace training (2023-08-20 23:02:21)
Staff are being asked to put on VR goggles when they go on a course or team-building session. -
The eco-friendly glass that's hard to crack (2023-08-17 23:01:05)
Scientists have developed an extremely strong glass which is less energy intensive to make than regular glass. -
Back to the future for India's rice farmers (2023-08-14 21:02:34)
India, the world's biggest rice exporter, is turning to old varieties and new farming techniques. -
Video doorbells: Police champion them but do they cut crime? (2023-08-13 23:03:55)
The smart doorbells have soared in popularity, but they may not help reduce the number of break-ins. -
Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise? (2023-08-07 23:03:30)
Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on? -
New AI systems collide with copyright law (2023-07-31 23:08:53)
Artists are worried that their work is being fed into AI systems and are taking legal action. -
The return of cargo-carrying sail ships (2023-07-30 23:10:43)
As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback. -
Drones are showing us sharks like never before (2023-07-20 23:13:13)
Astonishing aerial footage reveals sharks are closer to us than we think – and usually leave us alone.