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• Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

  08-11-2024 01:03 via bbc.com
  
  Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.
  
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• Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

  07-11-2024 11:28 via bbc.com
  
  The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.
  
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• What Elon Musk could gain from Trump's presidency

  07-11-2024 11:01 via bbc.com
  
  One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.
  
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• Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

  07-11-2024 01:59 via bbc.com
  
  The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
  
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• Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

  05-11-2024 11:11 via bbc.com
  
  It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.
  
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• Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact

  05-11-2024 01:07 via bbc.com
  
  Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
  
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• The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

  04-11-2024 01:01 via bbc.com
  
  A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.
  
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• DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

  03-11-2024 02:19 via bbc.com
  
  Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?
  
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• Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end

  03-11-2024 01:51 via bbc.com
  
  Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?
  
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• MrBeast: Law firm finds grooming claims against co-host baseless

  02-11-2024 03:07 via bbc.com
  
  The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor.
  
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• Law firm finds grooming claims against MrBeast co-host baseless

  02-11-2024 03:07 via bbc.com
  
  The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor.
  
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• Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC

  01-11-2024 02:00 via bbc.com
  
  The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,
  
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• The house paints that promise much more than colour

  01-11-2024 01:02 via bbc.com
  
  Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.
  
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• Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world

  31-10-2024 13:24 via bbc.com
  
  The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube.
  
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• China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time

  31-10-2024 05:21 via bbc.com
  
  The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry.
  
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• 'Sickening' Molly Russell chatbots found on Character.ai

  30-10-2024 16:35 via bbc.com
  
  The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly".
  
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• How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

  30-10-2024 00:42 via bbc.com
  
  The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.
  
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• Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos 'alarming' creators

  29-10-2024 12:57 via bbc.com
  
  The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.
  
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• TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

  29-10-2024 11:53 via bbc.com
  
  Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.
  
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• Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all

  29-10-2024 10:29 via bbc.com
  
  The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages.
  
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• Gamer role introduced in children's hospital

  27-10-2024 09:07 via bbc.com
  
  Steven Mair is the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's new gamer in residence
  
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• 'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

  25-10-2024 23:55 via bbc.com
  
  WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.
  
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• Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction

  25-10-2024 18:49 via bbc.com
  
  Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively.
  
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

  25-10-2024 13:02 via bbc.com
  
  It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big.
  
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• The green software that could make big carbon savings

  25-10-2024 01:07 via bbc.com
  
  Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.
  
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• Ofcom: Clear link between online posts and violent disorder

  24-10-2024 11:19 via bbc.com
  
  Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven".
  
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• Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space

  23-10-2024 05:50 via bbc.com
  
  The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world.
  
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• Will AI make work burnout worse?

  23-10-2024 01:09 via bbc.com
  
  As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.
  
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• Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown

  22-10-2024 13:03 via bbc.com
  
  Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.
  
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• Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

  22-10-2024 06:07 via bbc.com
  
  Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.
  
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• TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

  21-10-2024 06:34 via bbc.com
  
  Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.
  
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• US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems

  19-10-2024 01:27 via bbc.com
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles
  
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• Trump says Apple boss called him to complain about EU

  18-10-2024 17:01 via bbc.com
  
  The EU ordered Apple to pay Ireland billions in unpaid taxes in September.
  
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• Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

  18-10-2024 16:23 via bbc.com
  
  Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.
  
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• Instagram defends new teen safety features after criticism

  18-10-2024 13:20 via bbc.com
  
  Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.
  
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• Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'

  18-10-2024 12:08 via bbc.com
  
  A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.
  
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• Netflix raises prices as password boost fades

  18-10-2024 09:57 via bbc.com
  
  The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.
  
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• 'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

  18-10-2024 01:03 via bbc.com
  
  In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.
  
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• Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

  17-10-2024 07:00 via bbc.com
  
  Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill
  
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• US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

  17-10-2024 05:34 via bbc.com
  
  New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.
  
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• How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

  17-10-2024 01:10 via bbc.com
  
  We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?
  
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• Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal

  16-10-2024 16:13 via bbc.com
  
  The hacker downloaded sensitive data from the company and used it to send a ransom demand.
  
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• Twitch streamer Asmongold suspended after Palestinian rant

  16-10-2024 13:25 via bbc.com
  
  The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments.
  
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• UK considering EU-style common charging cable

  15-10-2024 13:54 via bbc.com
  
  The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.
  
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• Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres

  15-10-2024 06:54 via bbc.com
  
  The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.
  
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• Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

  15-10-2024 04:19 via bbc.com
  
  A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.
  
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• Why there's a rush of African satellite launches

  15-10-2024 01:01 via bbc.com
  
  Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.
  
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• African nations race to put satellites in space

  15-10-2024 01:01 via bbc.com
  
  Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.
  
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• Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director

  14-10-2024 17:50 via bbc.com
  
  Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.
  
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• Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

  13-10-2024 22:26 via bbc.com
  
  The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.
  
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