Tekken 8: Why UK grime scene is representing Japan's big fighting game
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 17:31
A British rapper laying down a track for a Japanese beat 'em up? It makes more sense than you think.
Universal Music to pull songs from TikTok
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 11:55
It would mean the social media platform would no longer have access to songs by Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Drake.
PayPal cuts 2,500 jobs in the face of rising competition
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 09:04
It once dominated the payments industry but firms like Apple, Zelle and Block are taking market share.
Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 04:26
The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn.
Fitbit customers say devices unusable after update
Tue, 01/30/2024 - 22:38
More than 100 users say new software is causing Fitbits to malfunction or stop working altogether.
Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip
Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:08
The company intends for such chips to eventually help tackle complex medical conditions.
India's ancient carpet weaving industry meets AI
Tue, 01/30/2024 - 05:35
Kashmir's handmade carpet industry is trying to maintain its traditions while staying competitive.
Apple says UK could 'secretly veto' global privacy tools
Mon, 01/29/2024 - 22:07
A law change to let the government block new features would be an "unprecedented overreach," it says.
ChatGPT: Italy says OpenAI's chatbot breaches data protection rules
Mon, 01/29/2024 - 21:59
Italy had previously banned the AI-powered chatbot over privacy concerns.
Has great white shark newborn been caught on film for the first time?
Mon, 01/29/2024 - 20:11
A YouTuber may have captured the first pictures of the early hours of a baby great white shark's life.
X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral
Sun, 01/28/2024 - 23:12
Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral.
Should AI play an ever-growing role in tackling crime?
Sat, 01/27/2024 - 04:07
Artificial intelligence is being increasingly used by police forces, but critics are worried.
Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation
Fri, 01/26/2024 - 22:33
Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before being removed.
Meta tool to block nude images in teens' private messages
Fri, 01/26/2024 - 18:47
The move is designed to help stop teenagers receiving inappropriate pictures, even in encrypted chats
Vodafone-Three merger faces competition probe
Fri, 01/26/2024 - 17:28
The Competition and Markets Authority will judge whether the deal would harm the UK telecoms market.
Fortnite to come back to iPhones in EU
Fri, 01/26/2024 - 16:26
iPhone users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store.
BT customers unknowingly charged for Xbox Game Pass
Fri, 01/26/2024 - 14:29
Customers tell the BBC of "worrying" fees added to their monthly bills without their consent.
Why private helicopters are still in demand
Fri, 01/26/2024 - 05:40
Despite the flagging economy, demand is strong for helicopters and new models are being launched.
Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff
Thu, 01/25/2024 - 21:35
The announcement comes three months after the firm closed its huge merger with Activision-Blizzard.
Virgin Media most-complained about broadband provider
Thu, 01/25/2024 - 18:12
The company says the latest data from regulator Ofcom "falls far short of our expectations".