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• Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services (2024-07-26 18:31:35)
  The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption.
• CrowdStrike boss says 97% of crashed systems fixed (2024-07-26 09:39:00)
  It's estimated 8.5 million devices were disabled by a faulty update from the cyber-security firm.
• Video game actors go on strike over AI (2024-07-26 04:44:28)
  The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months.
• Actors go on strike over video games AI threat (2024-07-26 04:44:28)
  The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months.
• Video game performers go on strike over AI (2024-07-26 04:01:18)
  The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months.
• What's behind the global self-storage boom? (2024-07-25 23:17:42)
  Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage.
• ChatGPT reveals search feature in Google challenge (2024-07-25 20:31:36)
  OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its artificial intelligence (AI) bot.
• CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher (2024-07-25 09:56:59)
  Cybersecurity firm is branded a "clown show" for gesture after an update caused widespread disruption.
• Shares drop in US and Asia as AI stocks slide (2024-07-25 05:24:12)
  Tech stocks lead declines as investors reconsider rally fuelled by artificial intelligence.
• Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real' (2024-07-24 23:09:58)
  A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.
• CrowdStrike pledges better tests after IT outage (2024-07-24 21:56:35)
  The cybersecurity company's mistake caused millions of PCs not to work on Friday.
• Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria (2024-07-24 16:34:19)
  The scammers were posing as young women online to trick people into sending sexually explicit material.
• CrowdStrike to improve testing after 'bug' caused outage (2024-07-24 11:32:31)
  The cybersecurity company's mistake caused millions of PCs not to work on Friday.
• Why tech bros are turning to Trump (2024-07-24 00:08:04)
  The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum.
• Tech Life: Turning the racetrack electric (2024-07-23 19:30:00)
  We're at the Formula E season finale, exploring how the tech has advanced over 10 years.
• Cyber-security firm rejects $23bn Google takeover (2024-07-23 15:37:34)
  In an internal memo to staff, the firm's founder and chief executive said he was 'flattered'.
• Google U-turn over long-running plan to ditch cookies (2024-07-23 10:36:26)
  The UK’s privacy watchdog said it was 'disappointed' by the decision not to block internet tracking.
• Google dunks long-running plan to cut cookies (2024-07-23 10:02:42)
  The idea was first announced four years ago, but after a series of delays it has now been cancelled.
• Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year (2024-07-23 04:01:04)
  The billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies.
• CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues (2024-07-22 17:37:55)
  Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage.
• 'Significant number' of devices back up - CrowdStrike (2024-07-22 03:35:25)
  Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers.
• 'Significant number' of devices fixed - CrowdStrike (2024-07-22 03:35:25)
  Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers.
• IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS (2024-07-21 23:46:10)
  NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption.
• Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage (2024-07-20 11:50:44)
  Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites.
• IT outage exposes fragility of tech infrastructure (2024-07-19 23:56:56)
  Ultimately, when systems wobble, there is little that can be done - except wait for a fix.
• Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos (2024-07-19 22:15:08)
  The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.
• BBC News (2024-07-19 21:00:00)
  How a software bug from Crowdstrike affected Microsoft Windows systems around the world.
• Crowdstrike says IT problems will take time to fix (2024-07-19 14:06:23)
  Experts say the manual fix required means it could take days for big organisations to get back to normal.
• Crowdstrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage (2024-07-19 12:11:28)
  A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.
• How a single IT update caused global havoc (2024-07-19 12:05:16)
  Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms.
• Mass IT outage affects airlines, hospitals, media and banks (2024-07-19 10:24:19)
  Cyber-security firm Crowdstrike said its update had caused the problem on computers running Windows.
• Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks (2024-07-19 07:46:34)
  Major banks, media outlets, telecom providers and an airline are among those reporting to be affected.
• What will future aerial dogfights look like? (2024-07-18 23:01:10)
  AI with dogfighting ability is being developed by the UK and US air forces.
• Can we make work meetings more bearable? (2024-07-18 07:01:36)
  The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants.
• Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender identity law (2024-07-17 09:35:33)
  Mr Musk wants to move his two high-profile firms from California to Texas over controversial new law.
• Tech Life: Athletes using technology to improve performance (2024-07-16 19:30:00)
  How do athletes use technology to improve their performance?
• Microsoft's hire of start-up staff probed as possible merger (2024-07-16 16:09:59)
  If the CMA finds there has been a 'merger' between Microsoft and Inflection, it will investigate further.
• Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages (2024-07-16 10:06:51)
  A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI.
• Olympic esports will level the playing field, says boss (2024-07-16 09:56:24)
  The CEO of one of competitive gaming's top teams says the new event will draw new audiences.
• Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off? (2024-07-16 08:31:00)
  Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided.
• 'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled (2024-07-16 05:04:27)
  Oxford Ionics claim to have created the first quantum chip of its kind that could be mass-produced.
• Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban (2024-07-16 04:42:50)
  The move comes after sales and distribution of its products were banned by the Biden administration.
• How AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers (2024-07-15 23:05:46)
  In a struggling games industry AI has been hailed as a possible saviour. But not everyone's convinced.
• As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream? (2024-07-13 02:02:24)
  As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?
• EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users (2024-07-12 20:49:26)
  The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users.
• Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm (2024-07-11 23:02:57)
  Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation.
• Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system (2024-07-11 21:14:58)
  Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.
• Palestinians say Microsoft unfairly closing their accounts (2024-07-11 14:27:45)
  More than 20 Palestinians say they have been kicked off Skype, a popular tool for contacting relatives.
• Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking $500m in severance (2024-07-10 17:54:54)
  A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Mr Musk's takeover of the site.
• Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring (2024-07-10 15:05:02)
  The devices have high profile users, including Kim Kardashian and and some England footballers.
• Tech giant Samsung workers to strike indefinitely (2024-07-10 05:04:58)
  A union for almost 25% of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over pay and benefits.
• Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight (2024-07-10 02:31:09)
  The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana on a demonstration mission.
• Tech Life: The tech that refuses to die (2024-07-09 19:30:00)
  We look at old tech that's been around for decades and is still useful.
• Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack (2024-07-09 10:03:10)
  Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May.
• China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal (2024-07-09 03:17:35)
  The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country.
• Is AI the answer for better government services? (2024-07-08 23:01:47)
  Governments are experimenting with AI chatbots that can give help and advice.
• Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'? (2024-07-05 12:02:30)
  Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?
• Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400% (2024-07-05 04:47:51)
  The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips.
• Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo? (2024-07-04 23:05:00)
  A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.
• Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage (2024-07-04 12:22:30)
  The platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed."
• India's X alternative Koo to shut down services (2024-07-04 05:48:11)
  The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding.
• Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks (2024-07-04 05:19:38)
  The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.
• Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares (2024-07-04 05:04:13)
  In February, Mr Bezos announced that he would sell shares in technology giant worth around $8.5bn.
• Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one? (2024-07-03 23:09:47)
  Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff.
• AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions (2024-07-03 11:21:08)
  The tech giant says it will be difficult to meet its net zero target due to AI using so much energy.
• How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple (2024-07-02 23:05:03)
  The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.
• Tech Life: If we could talk to the animals (2024-07-02 19:30:00)
  Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.
• How to decode your social media feeds this election (2024-07-02 05:12:35)
  Marianna Spring talks through the tactics seen on the social media feeds of voters.
• The fastest data in the world (2024-07-01 23:02:51)
  Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.
• Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing? (2024-06-27 23:06:32)
  Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said it's not for them.
• Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test (2024-06-27 23:00:31)
  The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently on the market.
• What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem? (2024-06-26 23:08:39)
  Tech firms commonly highlight their use of AI, but in some cases it may be exaggerated.
• Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company (2024-06-26 08:44:18)
  His removal comes four years after he was abruptly dropped by streaming platform, Twitch.
• Tech Life: Detecting cancer using AI (2024-06-25 19:30:00)
  The role machine learning can play in accurate blood tests for bowel cancer.
• Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctioned (2024-06-25 12:12:22)
  The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first nuclear weapons.
• Tech Life: Bionic arms and robotic thumbs (2024-06-18 19:30:00)
  This week Tech Life has a special programme about the technology of artificial limbs.
• Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'? (2024-06-17 23:24:11)
  Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs.
• 'We are creating new crops five-times faster' (2024-06-12 23:06:31)
  How artificial intelligence is increasingly helping the arable farming sector.
• Investigating crime scenes in virtual reality (2024-06-12 05:26:02)
  A team from the University of Dundee is developing ways to help investigators work out how fires start.
• 'Insane' amounts of data spurs new storage tech (2024-06-11 23:03:29)
  Storing information with holograms and in glass is being proposed to deal with a deluge of data.
• Tech Life: Helping our animal friends (2024-06-11 19:30:00)
  This edition of Tech Life is all about animals and tech.
• Concern rises over AI in adult entertainment (2024-06-06 23:19:56)
  AI in adult entertainment could have negative effects on society and individuals, experts say.
• Could AI put an end to animal testing? (2024-06-05 23:05:20)
  Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly being used to help test new drugs and chemicals.
• Australia wants to become a renewable energy superpower. Can it? (2024-06-04 23:10:23)
  The country has come up with an ambitious plan to become the engine room of the new green economy.
• Tech Life: The women dating AI chatbots (2024-06-04 19:30:00)
  What is it like to have an AI boyfriend? The women in China who date chatbots.
• Can 'energy hog' hot tubs be greener? (2024-06-03 23:18:36)
  Hot tubs are becoming a standard feature at holiday parks, but can they be made more energy efficient?
• TikTokers on why they have to delay ‘adulting’ (2024-05-31 21:59:00)
  People are taking to the app to highlight the difficulty in achieving “traditional” milestones.
• Why France's start-up champion has struggled abroad (2024-05-30 23:19:59)
  Its appointment booking software is everywhere in France, but Doctolib has struggled to make a dent elsewhere.
• 'The chatbot has transformed my life' (2024-05-29 23:16:40)
  How AI tools are helping people with neurodiversity live their lives.
• Tech Life: Being watched (2024-05-28 19:30:00)
  Words of warning about facial recognition, biometrics and artificial intelligence.
• Why technology has not transformed building (2024-05-23 23:07:44)
  New technology has yet to transform homebuilding which is still largely a manual task.
• Tech Life: Tackling online abuse of athletes (2024-05-21 19:30:00)
  The Olympics turn to AI to try crack down on online abuse aimed at athletes
• How phone theft in London was tackled in the 90s (2024-05-21 05:25:18)
  In 1994, the boom in mobile phones spawned a crime wave of phone thefts in the capital.
• Tech Life: Help for cancer patients (2024-05-14 19:30:00)
  The machine that allows patients to take their own blood samples for analysis from home.
• Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online (2024-05-11 05:25:21)
  BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.
• Protecting under-18s from harmful online content (2024-05-08 21:13:34)
  Marianna Spring on how the UK's media regulator wants to protect children from harmful content on social media.
• Tech Life: The mammoth ivory problem (2024-05-07 19:30:00)
  Tech can play a role in combating the illegal trade in elephant ivory.
• BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images (2024-05-07 17:05:46)
  Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.

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