<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Research & Development - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Research & Development news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/who-is-elon-musk-and-what-is-his-net-worth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/who-is-elon-musk-and-what-is-his-net-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/phone-signal-on-trains-not-good-enough-most-of-the-time-research-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/phone-signal-on-trains-not-good-enough-most-of-the-time-research-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage]]></title><description><![CDATA["We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lloyds-halifax-and-bank-of-scotland-back-after-online-banking-outage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lloyds-halifax-and-bank-of-scotland-back-after-online-banking-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-workers-can-opt-out-of-being-tracked-at-work-but-only-for-half-an-hour-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-workers-can-opt-out-of-being-tracked-at-work-but-only-for-half-an-hour-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/publishers-in-uk-can-opt-out-of-google-ai-search-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/publishers-in-uk-can-opt-out-of-google-ai-search-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/do-you-find-yourself-aimlessly-scrolling-youre-not-alone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/do-you-find-yourself-aimlessly-scrolling-youre-not-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-testing-wearable-ai-gadget-aimed-at-office-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-testing-wearable-ai-gadget-aimed-at-office-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-says-new-quantum-chip-1000-times-more-reliable-than-predecessor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-says-new-quantum-chip-1000-times-more-reliable-than-predecessor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-ai-chatbot-tricked-by-hackers-to-give-access-to-others-accounts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-ai-chatbot-tricked-by-hackers-to-give-access-to-others-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-confused-ai-rollout-hurts-firms-and-baffles-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-confused-ai-rollout-hurts-firms-and-baffles-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-let-chatgpt-aid-and-abet-mass-shooters-florida-lawsuit-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-let-chatgpt-aid-and-abet-mass-shooters-florida-lawsuit-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-banks-blocked-from-cyber-ai-tool-mythos-get-offer-from-rival-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-banks-blocked-from-cyber-ai-tool-mythos-get-offer-from-rival-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/controversial-north-korean-invasion-setting-for-next-call-of-duty-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/controversial-north-korean-invasion-setting-for-next-call-of-duty-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-and-youtube-not-safe-enough-for-kids-says-ofcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-and-youtube-not-safe-enough-for-kids-says-ofcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spacex-files-for-stock-market-debut-that-could-make-elon-musk-a-trillionaire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spacex-files-for-stock-market-debut-that-could-make-elon-musk-a-trillionaire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-groups-urge-investigation-into-child-safety-and-spending-on-roblox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-groups-urge-investigation-into-child-safety-and-spending-on-roblox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-to-release-first-smart-glasses-since-google-glass-flop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-to-release-first-smart-glasses-since-google-glass-flop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/zoe-kleinman-why-the-ai-industry-is-the-real-winner-of-the-musk-altman-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/zoe-kleinman-why-the-ai-industry-is-the-real-winner-of-the-musk-altman-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he'll still keep fighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-has-lost-yet-another-legal-battle-why-hell-still-keep-fighting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-has-lost-yet-another-legal-battle-why-hell-still-keep-fighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/satellites-and-ai-used-to-track-uk-hedgehogs-in-bid-to-slow-decline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/satellites-and-ai-used-to-track-uk-hedgehogs-in-bid-to-slow-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/robo-top-the-machines-that-could-make-your-next-t-shirt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/robo-top-the-machines-that-could-make-your-next-t-shirt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-loses-openai-court-battle-after-jury-finds-he-waited-too-long-to-sue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-loses-openai-court-battle-after-jury-finds-he-waited-too-long-to-sue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instant-ai-answers-can-trivialise-human-intelligence-warns-royal-observatory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instant-ai-answers-can-trivialise-human-intelligence-warns-royal-observatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/x-pledges-quicker-action-on-hate-and-terror-content-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/x-pledges-quicker-action-on-hate-and-terror-content-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/claim-counter-claim-and-techs-seedy-side-exposed-five-things-we-learned-in-the-musk-altman-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/claim-counter-claim-and-techs-seedy-side-exposed-five-things-we-learned-in-the-musk-altman-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/inside-the-secretive-and-lucrative-world-of-orchid-breeding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/inside-the-secretive-and-lucrative-world-of-orchid-breeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-could-put-people-off-tech-jobs-and-hurt-the-economy-warns-raspberry-pi-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-could-put-people-off-tech-jobs-and-hurt-the-economy-warns-raspberry-pi-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/millions-of-pounds-saved-by-replacing-palantir-tech-in-refugee-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/millions-of-pounds-saved-by-replacing-palantir-tech-in-refugee-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the &pound;175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hmrc-to-use-ai-from-british-tech-firm-to-spot-fraud-and-tax-return-errors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hmrc-to-use-ai-from-british-tech-firm-to-spot-fraud-and-tax-return-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/thousands-of-waymos-recalled-after-robotaxi-swept-into-a-creek/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/thousands-of-waymos-recalled-after-robotaxi-swept-into-a-creek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-launches-totally-private-incognito-conversations-with-its-ai-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-launches-totally-private-incognito-conversations-with-its-ai-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/suicide-forum-fined-950000-for-not-blocking-uk-users/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/suicide-forum-fined-950000-for-not-blocking-uk-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material]]></title><description><![CDATA[The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/more-than-70-million-warnings-sent-to-people-seeking-child-abuse-material/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/more-than-70-million-warnings-sent-to-people-seeking-child-abuse-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/smart-glasses-are-an-invasion-of-privacy-metas-are-selling-better-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/smart-glasses-are-an-invasion-of-privacy-metas-are-selling-better-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-said-control-of-openai-should-go-to-his-children-sam-altman-tells-jury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-said-control-of-openai-should-go-to-his-children-sam-altman-tells-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/canvas-hack-company-pays-criminals-to-delete-students-stolen-data/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/canvas-hack-company-pays-criminals-to-delete-students-stolen-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/texas-accuses-netflix-of-spying-on-users-including-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/texas-accuses-netflix-of-spying-on-users-including-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/not-so-dusty-how-tech-is-changing-woodworking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/not-so-dusty-how-tech-is-changing-woodworking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-launches-399-subscription-for-no-ads-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-launches-399-subscription-for-no-ads-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-sunburn-inspired-a-new-way-to-store-energy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-sunburn-inspired-a-new-way-to-store-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/international-cyber-attack-disrupts-swathe-of-universities-and-schools/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/international-cyber-attack-disrupts-swathe-of-universities-and-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-scales-back-ai-generated-video-descriptions-after-absurd-errors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-scales-back-ai-generated-video-descriptions-after-absurd-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U&#8209;turn by parent company Meta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-privacy-tech-is-turned-off-today-what-does-this-mean-for-your-dms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-privacy-tech-is-turned-off-today-what-does-this-mean-for-your-dms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-brings-high-court-challenge-over-ofcom-fees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-brings-high-court-challenge-over-ofcom-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-drone-delivers-first-amazon-parcels-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-drone-delivers-first-amazon-parcels-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-no-nonsense-judge-calling-the-shots-in-musk-v-altman-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-no-nonsense-judge-calling-the-shots-in-musk-v-altman-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/former-openai-board-member-says-elon-musk-offered-her-sperm-donations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/former-openai-board-member-says-elon-musk-offered-her-sperm-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/robot-wars-what-an-operation-in-ukraine-tells-us-about-the-battlefield-of-the-near-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/robot-wars-what-an-operation-in-ukraine-tells-us-about-the-battlefield-of-the-near-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-thought-he-was-going-to-hit-me-openai-co-founder-says-of-musk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-thought-he-was-going-to-hit-me-openai-co-founder-says-of-musk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claims from last year said the tech firm&rsquo;s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-to-pay-up-to-95-to-some-us-iphone-buyers-over-ai-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-to-pay-up-to-95-to-some-us-iphone-buyers-over-ai-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-to-safety-test-new-ai-models-from-google-microsoft-xai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-to-safety-test-new-ai-models-from-google-microsoft-xai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-to-become-accessible-again-for-some-uk-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-to-become-accessible-again-for-some-uk-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/oscars-says-ai-actors-and-writing-cannot-win-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/oscars-says-ai-actors-and-writing-cannot-win-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bright-idea-uk-firm-pioneers-data-centres-using-lampposts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bright-idea-uk-firm-pioneers-data-centres-using-lampposts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-says-us-military-to-be-an-ai-first-fighting-force/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-says-us-military-to-be-an-ai-first-fighting-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-latest-tesla-pay-valued-at-158bn-but-he-cant-pocket-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-latest-tesla-pay-valued-at-158bn-but-he-cant-pocket-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spotify-adds-verified-badges-to-distinguish-human-artists-from-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spotify-adds-verified-badges-to-distinguish-human-artists-from-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-says-iphone-17-most-popular-ever-as-sales-soar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-says-iphone-17-most-popular-ever-as-sales-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-ai-lead-to-more-accurate-opinion-polls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-ai-lead-to-more-accurate-opinion-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion']]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/twitch-streamer-hit-by-car-live-on-camera-it-felt-like-slow-motion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/twitch-streamer-hit-by-car-live-on-camera-it-felt-like-slow-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, the issue "crept in subtly".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-tells-chatgpt-models-to-stop-talking-about-goblins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-tells-chatgpt-models-to-stop-talking-about-goblins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-in-row-after-workers-who-say-they-saw-smart-glasses-users-having-sex-lose-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-in-row-after-workers-who-say-they-saw-smart-glasses-users-having-sex-lose-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-accuses-openai-lawyer-of-trying-to-trick-him-in-combative-testimony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-accuses-openai-lawyer-of-trying-to-trick-him-in-combative-testimony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why friendly AI chatbots might be less trustworthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an "accuracy trade-off".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-friendly-ai-chatbots-might-be-less-trustworthy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-friendly-ai-chatbots-might-be-less-trustworthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-accuses-altman-of-stealing-a-charity-as-courtroom-battle-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-accuses-altman-of-stealing-a-charity-as-courtroom-battle-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-says-basis-of-charitable-giving-at-stake-in-openai-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-says-basis-of-charitable-giving-at-stake-in-openai-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-sam-altman-and-his-former-hero-elon-musk-are-taking-their-toxic-feud-to-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-sam-altman-and-his-former-hero-elon-musk-are-taking-their-toxic-feud-to-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-restrictions-for-under-16s-even-if-no-ban-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-restrictions-for-under-16s-even-if-no-ban-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve's &pound;85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/valves-pound85-steam-controller-divides-gamers-ahead-of-may-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/valves-pound85-steam-controller-divides-gamers-ahead-of-may-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-spotify-has-no-button-to-filter-out-ai-music/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-spotify-has-no-button-to-filter-out-ai-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-blocks-metas-2bn-acquisition-of-ai-start-up-manus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-blocks-metas-2bn-acquisition-of-ai-start-up-manus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-brought-my-husband-back-for-his-funeral-as-a-hologram/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-brought-my-husband-back-for-his-funeral-as-a-hologram/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-viral-manifesto-of-anti-woke-tech-boss-with-nhs-and-defence-contracts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-viral-manifesto-of-anti-woke-tech-boss-with-nhs-and-defence-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of mass shooting suspect's account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-boss-deeply-sorry-for-not-telling-police-of-mass-shooting-suspects-account/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-boss-deeply-sorry-for-not-telling-police-of-mass-shooting-suspects-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-cyber-chiefs-say-its-time-to-ditch-passwords-for-passkeys-what-are-they/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-cyber-chiefs-say-its-time-to-ditch-passwords-for-passkeys-what-are-they/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/biobank-data-incident-caused-by-a-few-bad-apples-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/biobank-data-incident-caused-by-a-few-bad-apples-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-to-cut-one-in-10-jobs-after-spending-billions-on-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-to-cut-one-in-10-jobs-after-spending-billions-on-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI 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confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-biobank-health-data-listed-for-sale-in-china-government-confirms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-biobank-health-data-listed-for-sale-in-china-government-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Call of Duty&#8239;games will be&#8239;added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/xbox-cuts-prices-for-game-pass-but-ends-day-one-call-of-duty-access/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/xbox-cuts-prices-for-game-pass-but-ends-day-one-call-of-duty-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI company has said the model is too dangerous to release publicly because of its hacking capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-investigating-claim-of-unauthorised-access-to-mythos-ai-tool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-investigating-claim-of-unauthorised-access-to-mythos-ai-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-gaming-icon-peter-molyneux-on-ai-his-final-creation-and-a-changing-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-gaming-icon-peter-molyneux-on-ai-his-final-creation-and-a-changing-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-to-track-workers-clicks-and-keystrokes-to-train-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-to-track-workers-clicks-and-keystrokes-to-train-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI hacking tools like Mythos can be 'net positive' says top cyber official]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of the National Cyber Security Centre says frontier AI tools can be a force for good - if kept out of the wrong hands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-hacking-tools-like-mythos-can-be-net-positive-says-top-cyber-official/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-hacking-tools-like-mythos-can-be-net-positive-says-top-cyber-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ofcom-investigating-telegram-over-child-sexual-abuse-material-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ofcom-investigating-telegram-over-child-sexual-abuse-material-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-will-apple-change-under-product-guy-john-ternus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-will-apple-change-under-product-guy-john-ternus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/new-era-as-apple-names-new-boss-to-replace-tim-cook-after-15-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/new-era-as-apple-names-new-boss-to-replace-tim-cook-after-15-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-dumb-machine-promising-a-clean-energy-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-dumb-machine-promising-a-clean-energy-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap']]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/blue-origin-rocket-grounded-after-satellite-mishap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/blue-origin-rocket-grounded-after-satellite-mishap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-snubs-interview-summons-by-french-prosecutors-amid-x-probe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-snubs-interview-summons-by-french-prosecutors-amid-x-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump previously railed against the company for rejecting broad government demands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/white-house-and-anthropic-set-aside-court-fight-to-meet-amid-fears-over-mythos-model/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/white-house-and-anthropic-set-aside-court-fight-to-meet-amid-fears-over-mythos-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model]]></title><description><![CDATA[The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/white-house-and-anthropic-hold-productive-meeting-amid-fears-over-mythos-model/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/white-house-and-anthropic-hold-productive-meeting-amid-fears-over-mythos-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tinder-and-zoom-offer-proof-of-humanity-eye-scans-to-combat-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tinder-and-zoom-offer-proof-of-humanity-eye-scans-to-combat-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-claude-mythos-and-what-risks-does-it-pose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-claude-mythos-and-what-risks-does-it-pose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-a-digital-twin-make-you-into-a-superworker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-a-digital-twin-make-you-into-a-superworker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/things-cant-go-on-like-this-with-online-safety-starmer-tells-tech-bosses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/things-cant-go-on-like-this-with-online-safety-starmer-tells-tech-bosses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bookingcom-customers-warned-of-reservation-hijacking-after-hack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bookingcom-customers-warned-of-reservation-hijacking-after-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-to-punish-sites-that-trap-people-in-with-back-button-tricks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-to-punish-sites-that-trap-people-in-with-back-button-tricks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-over-attack-on-home-of-openais-sam-altman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-over-attack-on-home-of-openais-sam-altman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/quantum-computing-a-tech-race-europe-could-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/quantum-computing-a-tech-race-europe-could-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gta-maker-rockstar-games-hacked-again-but-downplays-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gta-maker-rockstar-games-hacked-again-but-downplays-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age&#8209;specific accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/roblox-defends-expanded-agechecks-after-parents-raise-concerns-over-errors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/roblox-defends-expanded-agechecks-after-parents-raise-concerns-over-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-boss-sam-altmans-home-targeted-with-molotov-cocktail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-boss-sam-altmans-home-targeted-with-molotov-cocktail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/great-at-gaming-us-air-traffic-control-wants-you-to-apply/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/great-at-gaming-us-air-traffic-control-wants-you-to-apply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Facebook owner recently lost a landmark social media addiction trial in California]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-pulls-facebook-ads-recruiting-for-social-media-addiction-lawsuits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-pulls-facebook-ads-recruiting-for-social-media-addiction-lawsuits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mayor-warns-of-london-disinformation-blizzard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mayor-warns-of-london-disinformation-blizzard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dancer-with-mnd-performs-on-stage-again-through-digital-avatar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dancer-with-mnd-performs-on-stage-again-through-digital-avatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/white-house-staff-told-not-to-place-bets-on-prediction-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/white-house-staff-told-not-to-place-bets-on-prediction-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-pauses-uk-data-centre-deal-over-energy-costs-and-regulation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-pauses-uk-data-centre-deal-over-energy-costs-and-regulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-to-end-support-for-older-kindles-prompting-user-outcry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-to-end-support-for-older-kindles-prompting-user-outcry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/greece-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s-from-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/greece-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s-from-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British computer scientist and entrepreneur has denied being the man who the New York Times identified at Satoshi Nakamoto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/brit-says-he-is-not-elusive-bitcoin-creator-named-by-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/brit-says-he-is-not-elusive-bitcoin-creator-named-by-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former employee was fired from Meta after being suspected of downloading 30,000 photos, the company said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ex-meta-worker-investigated-for-downloading-30000-private-facebook-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ex-meta-worker-investigated-for-downloading-30000-private-facebook-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-encourages-firms-to-trial-four-day-weeks-to-adapt-to-ai-era/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-encourages-firms-to-trial-four-day-weeks-to-adapt-to-ai-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-is-winning-one-ai-race-the-us-another-but-either-might-pull-ahead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-is-winning-one-ai-race-the-us-another-but-either-might-pull-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/businesses-scramble-to-get-noticed-by-ai-search/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/businesses-scramble-to-get-noticed-by-ai-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-china-fell-for-a-lobster-what-an-ai-assistant-tells-us-about-beijings-ambition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-china-fell-for-a-lobster-what-an-ai-assistant-tells-us-about-beijings-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the tech giant's 50th year, we ask analysts to give their top three Apple successes and misses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-at-50-three-products-that-changed-how-we-live-and-three-that-really-didnt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-at-50-three-products-that-changed-how-we-live-and-three-that-really-didnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games like PowerWash Simulator 2 become so popular?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/power-washing-pool-cleaning-and-mowing-why-millions-are-playing-games-about-mundane-jobs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/power-washing-pool-cleaning-and-mowing-why-millions-are-playing-games-about-mundane-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fewer-uk-adults-posting-on-social-media-ofcom-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fewer-uk-adults-posting-on-social-media-ofcom-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company&rsquo;s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-spacex-set-to-be-worth-1-trillion-with-planned-public-listing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-spacex-set-to-be-worth-1-trillion-with-planned-public-listing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack "may result in some delays".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/peppa-pig-and-transformers-owner-hasbro-hit-by-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/peppa-pig-and-transformers-owner-hasbro-hit-by-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Code users hitting usage limits 'way faster than expected']]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/claude-code-users-hitting-usage-limits-way-faster-than-expected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/claude-code-users-hitting-usage-limits-way-faster-than-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mass-robotaxi-malfunction-halts-traffic-in-chinese-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mass-robotaxi-malfunction-halts-traffic-in-chinese-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/thousands-lose-their-jobs-in-deep-cuts-at-tech-giant-oracle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/thousands-lose-their-jobs-in-deep-cuts-at-tech-giant-oracle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-firms-must-better-enforce-australia-under-16-ban-watchdog-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-firms-must-better-enforce-australia-under-16-ban-watchdog-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kris Jenner's image spreads in Chinese social media good luck trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/kris-jenners-image-spreads-in-chinese-social-media-good-luck-trend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/kris-jenners-image-spreads-in-chinese-social-media-good-luck-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-chinese-tech-companies-are-racing-to-set-up-in-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-chinese-tech-companies-are-racing-to-set-up-in-hong-kong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-ceos-suddenly-love-blaming-ai-for-mass-job-cuts-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-ceos-suddenly-love-blaming-ai-for-mass-job-cuts-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/were-having-a-moment-fear-and-denial-in-silicon-valley-over-social-media-addiction-trial/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/were-having-a-moment-fear-and-denial-in-silicon-valley-over-social-media-addiction-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 price hiked by &pound;90 due to global 'pressures']]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from &pound;479.99 to &pound;569.99 in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ps5-price-hiked-by-pound90-due-to-global-pressures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ps5-price-hiked-by-pound90-due-to-global-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/just-eat-and-autotrader-among-firms-investigated-in-fake-reviews-probe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/just-eat-and-autotrader-among-firms-investigated-in-fake-reviews-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lloyds-bank-reveals-it-glitch-affected-almost-half-a-million-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lloyds-bank-reveals-it-glitch-affected-almost-half-a-million-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/campaigners-welcome-meta-and-youtubes-defeat-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/campaigners-welcome-meta-and-youtubes-defeat-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic&rsquo;s tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/judge-rejects-pentagons-attempt-to-cripple-anthropic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/judge-rejects-pentagons-attempt-to-cripple-anthropic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-x-advertising-boycott-lawsuit-dismissed-by-us-judge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-x-advertising-boycott-lawsuit-dismissed-by-us-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-game-changing-moment-for-social-media-what-next-for-big-tech-after-landmark-addiction-verdict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-game-changing-moment-for-social-media-what-next-for-big-tech-after-landmark-addiction-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/rocket-stocks-soar-on-report-musks-spacex-to-file-for-share-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/rocket-stocks-soar-on-report-musks-spacex-to-file-for-share-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/parents-should-monitor-children-247-on-roblox-says-developer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/parents-should-monitor-children-247-on-roblox-says-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-brings-in-age-checks-for-uk-iphone-users/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-brings-in-age-checks-for-uk-iphone-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-closes-sora-video-making-app-and-cancels-1bn-disney-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-closes-sora-video-making-app-and-cancels-1bn-disney-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bts-comeback-concert-on-netflix-draws-184m-global-viewers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bts-comeback-concert-on-netflix-draws-184m-global-viewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-told-to-pay-375m-for-misleading-users-over-child-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-told-to-pay-375m-for-misleading-users-over-child-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-bans-and-digital-curfews-to-be-trialled-on-uk-teenagers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-bans-and-digital-curfews-to-be-trialled-on-uk-teenagers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fortnite-maker-epic-games-lays-off-1000-more-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fortnite-maker-epic-games-lays-off-1000-more-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-bans-new-foreign-made-consumer-internet-routers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-bans-new-foreign-made-consumer-internet-routers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-videos-of-sexualised-black-women-removed-from-tiktok-after-bbc-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-videos-of-sexualised-black-women-removed-from-tiktok-after-bbc-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hargreaves Lansdown says IT issues which affected thousands are over]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hargreaves-lansdown-says-it-issues-which-affected-thousands-are-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hargreaves-lansdown-says-it-issues-which-affected-thousands-are-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The darts star's image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/luke-littler-applies-to-trademark-his-face-to-combat-ai-fakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/luke-littler-applies-to-trademark-his-face-to-combat-ai-fakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/publisher-cancels-horror-novels-release-over-ai-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/publisher-cancels-horror-novels-release-over-ai-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norfolk and Suffolk researchers say the false information about autism and ADHD is most worrying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/false-online-posts-fuel-self-diagnosis-says-study/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/false-online-posts-fuel-self-diagnosis-says-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta wants creators to "rediscover" Facebook, but a social media expert says viewers will not follow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/facebook-offering-tiktok-and-youtube-creators-3000-to-post-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/facebook-offering-tiktok-and-youtube-creators-3000-to-post-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fine includes &pound;450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-messageboard-4chan-mocks-520000-fine-for-uk-online-safety-breaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-messageboard-4chan-mocks-520000-fine-for-uk-online-safety-breaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon's Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she's got more to say]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazons-alexa-has-had-an-ai-upgrade-now-shes-got-more-to-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazons-alexa-has-had-an-ai-upgrade-now-shes-got-more-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/child-seen-in-sex-abuse-videos-identified-after-researcher-spots-school-badge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/child-seen-in-sex-abuse-videos-identified-after-researcher-spots-school-badge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quantum pioneers win Turing Award for encryption breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard's work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/quantum-pioneers-win-turing-award-for-encryption-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/quantum-pioneers-win-turing-award-for-encryption-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-backtracks-on-ai-and-copyright-after-outcry-from-major-artists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-backtracks-on-ai-and-copyright-after-outcry-from-major-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ad-for-ai-editing-app-which-said-it-could-remove-anything-banned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ad-for-ai-editing-app-which-said-it-could-remove-anything-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia faces gamer backlash over 'breakthrough' AI graphics feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia says the tool will transform game graphics - critics warn it could squeeze out artistic expression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-faces-gamer-backlash-over-breakthrough-ai-graphics-feature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-faces-gamer-backlash-over-breakthrough-ai-graphics-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse']]></title><description><![CDATA[The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-firm-anthropic-seeks-weapons-expert-to-stop-users-from-misuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-firm-anthropic-seeks-weapons-expert-to-stop-users-from-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/teens-sue-musks-xai-over-groks-pornographic-images-of-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/teens-sue-musks-xai-over-groks-pornographic-images-of-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms urged to check if other users edited their data on Companies House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies' details without their consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/firms-urged-to-check-if-other-users-edited-their-data-on-companies-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/firms-urged-to-check-if-other-users-edited-their-data-on-companies-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-this-product-human-made-the-race-to-establish-an-ai-free-logo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-this-product-human-made-the-race-to-establish-an-ai-free-logo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/she-spent-16-hours-on-instagram-in-a-day-its-up-to-a-jury-to-decide-if-meta-is-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/she-spent-16-hours-on-instagram-in-a-day-its-up-to-a-jury-to-decide-if-meta-is-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/games-with-loot-boxes-to-get-minimum-16-age-rating-across-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/games-with-loot-boxes-to-get-minimum-16-age-rating-across-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-toys-for-children-misread-emotions-and-respond-inappropriately-researchers-warn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-toys-for-children-misread-emotions-and-respond-inappropriately-researchers-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/grammarly-pulls-ai-author-impersonation-tool-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/grammarly-pulls-ai-author-impersonation-tool-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lloyds-bank-of-scotland-and-halifax-apps-showed-customers-other-users-transactions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lloyds-bank-of-scotland-and-halifax-apps-showed-customers-other-users-transactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-role-has-cyber-warfare-played-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-role-has-cyber-warfare-played-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-firms-asked-to-toughen-up-age-checks-for-under-13s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-firms-asked-to-toughen-up-age-checks-for-under-13s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/big-tech-backs-anthropic-in-fight-against-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/big-tech-backs-anthropic-in-fight-against-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK PlayStation users could be owed billions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers say Sony was able to set prices without competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-playstation-users-could-be-owed-billions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-playstation-users-could-be-owed-billions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/icky-and-heartbreaking-the-2-per-hour-worker-behind-the-onlyfans-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/icky-and-heartbreaking-the-2-per-hour-worker-behind-the-onlyfans-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-urged-to-boost-oversight-of-fake-ai-videos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-urged-to-boost-oversight-of-fake-ai-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnite-maker raising in-game currency prices 'to help pay the bills']]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Games said it had to increase the price as the cost of running the game had "gone up a lot"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fortnite-maker-raising-in-game-currency-prices-to-help-pay-the-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fortnite-maker-raising-in-game-currency-prices-to-help-pay-the-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/signal-issues-scam-warning-to-users-after-hackers-target-officials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/signal-issues-scam-warning-to-users-after-hackers-target-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overseas 'content farms' creating political deepfakes uncovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warning comes as work to spot and combat deepfakes ahead of the Senedd election is taking place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/overseas-content-farms-creating-political-deepfakes-uncovered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/overseas-content-farms-creating-political-deepfakes-uncovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mayor-sadiq-khan-invites-embattled-ai-firm-anthropic-to-expand-in-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mayor-sadiq-khan-invites-embattled-ai-firm-anthropic-to-expand-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is the first big company out of the gates with Project Helix - a "next-generation" console.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/xbox-confirms-new-console-is-coming-but-can-it-revive-the-brand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/xbox-confirms-new-console-is-coming-but-can-it-revive-the-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tfl-hack-in-2024-affected-around-10-million-people-bbc-can-reveal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tfl-hack-in-2024-affected-around-10-million-people-bbc-can-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can snacks help you sleep?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-snacks-help-you-sleep/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-snacks-help-you-sleep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-tells-jury-people-read-too-much-into-his-posts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-tells-jury-people-read-too-much-into-his-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has online privacy become"a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/we-have-more-privacy-controls-yet-less-privacy-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/we-have-more-privacy-controls-yet-less-privacy-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/father-claims-googles-ai-product-fuelled-sons-delusional-spiral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/father-claims-googles-ai-product-fuelled-sons-delusional-spiral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Videos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/regulator-contacts-meta-over-workers-watching-intimate-ai-glasses-videos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/regulator-contacts-meta-over-workers-watching-intimate-ai-glasses-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/remote-work-offices-shut-tech-giants-scramble-to-respond-as-iran-war-escalates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/remote-work-offices-shut-tech-giants-scramble-to-respond-as-iran-war-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video game Highguard axed weeks after release]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the free-to-play game was given top billing at The Game Awards in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/video-game-highguard-axed-weeks-after-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/video-game-highguard-axed-weeks-after-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can an AI recruiter really spot a good carer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is being used to screen care workers &ndash; but can a robot truly judge who is right for the job?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-an-ai-recruiter-really-spot-a-good-carer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-an-ai-recruiter-really-spot-a-good-carer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-wont-protect-dms-with-controversial-privacy-tech-saying-it-would-put-users-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-wont-protect-dms-with-controversial-privacy-tech-saying-it-would-put-users-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-changes-deal-with-us-military-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-changes-deal-with-us-military-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The spin-off game starring a 'weirdo' Pok&eacute;mon that's got reviewers raving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pokopia, a game mixing Animal Crossing and Minecraft, has been a surprise hit with critics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-spin-off-game-starring-a-weirdo-pokeacutemon-thats-got-reviewers-raving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-spin-off-game-starring-a-weirdo-pokeacutemon-thats-got-reviewers-raving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-says-drones-damaged-three-facilities-in-uae-and-bahrain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-says-drones-damaged-three-facilities-in-uae-and-bahrain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated']]></title><description><![CDATA[The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/deepfake-attack-many-people-could-have-been-cheated/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/deepfake-attack-many-people-could-have-been-cheated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-launches-consultation-asking-for-views-on-under-16s-social-media-ban/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-launches-consultation-asking-for-views-on-under-16s-social-media-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/consultation-on-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/consultation-on-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-a-huge-data-centre-revitalise-ayrshire-or-ruin-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-a-huge-data-centre-revitalise-ayrshire-or-ruin-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-orders-government-to-stop-using-anthropic-in-battle-over-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-orders-government-to-stop-using-anthropic-in-battle-over-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem's director on redefining the survival horror genre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/resident-evil-requiems-director-on-redefining-the-survival-horror-genre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/resident-evil-requiems-director-on-redefining-the-survival-horror-genre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pokémon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The massively popular series shows no signs of slowing down as it gears up to celebrate its launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pokmon-at-30-fans-explain-what-the-series-means-to-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pokmon-at-30-fans-explain-what-the-series-means-to-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-boss-rejects-pentagon-demand-to-drop-ai-safeguards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-boss-rejects-pentagon-demand-to-drop-ai-safeguards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-was-on-instagram-all-day-woman-tells-landmark-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-was-on-instagram-all-day-woman-tells-landmark-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/jack-dorseys-block-cuts-thousands-of-jobs-as-it-embraces-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/jack-dorseys-block-cuts-thousands-of-jobs-as-it-embraces-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-you-cant-get-a-signal-at-festivals-and-sports-matches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-you-cant-get-a-signal-at-festivals-and-sports-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness']]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/burger-king-rolls-out-ai-headsets-that-track-employee-friendliness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/burger-king-rolls-out-ai-headsets-that-track-employee-friendliness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta says it will help parents support their children - but safety campaigners have accused them of "passing the buck".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-to-alert-parents-if-teens-search-for-self-harm-and-suicide-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-to-alert-parents-if-teens-search-for-self-harm-and-suicide-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record $215bn revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chip-giant-nvidia-defies-ai-concerns-with-record-215bn-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chip-giant-nvidia-defies-ai-concerns-with-record-215bn-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a &pound;1bn in additional investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/not-even-potholes-will-hold-up-self-driving-cars-uk-firm-predicts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/not-even-potholes-will-hold-up-self-driving-cars-uk-firm-predicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gucci-criticised-for-ai-slop-images-ahead-of-major-fashion-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gucci-criticised-for-ai-slop-images-ahead-of-major-fashion-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/sheins-elusive-boss-hails-chinese-roots-in-rare-public-appearance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/sheins-elusive-boss-hails-chinese-roots-in-rare-public-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-threatens-anthropic-with-deadline-in-dispute-on-ai-safeguards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-threatens-anthropic-with-deadline-in-dispute-on-ai-safeguards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/discord-delays-age-verification-plans-after-user-outcry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/discord-delays-age-verification-plans-after-user-outcry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-apologises-for-baftas-alert-to-see-more-on-racial-slur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-apologises-for-baftas-alert-to-see-more-on-racial-slur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit fined &pound;14m for 'concerning' child age check failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/reddit-fined-pound14m-for-concerning-child-age-check-failings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/reddit-fined-pound14m-for-concerning-child-age-check-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/orbital-space-race-heats-up-in-arctic-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/orbital-space-race-heats-up-in-arctic-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The end of Xbox': fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft's top gaming role]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executive shake-up has sparked online debate about new boss Asha Sharma's gaming credentials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-end-of-xbox-fans-split-as-ai-exec-takes-over-microsofts-top-gaming-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-end-of-xbox-fans-split-as-ai-exec-takes-over-microsofts-top-gaming-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofcom's &pound;1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/porn-company-fined-135m-by-ofcom-over-age-check-failings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/porn-company-fined-135m-by-ofcom-over-age-check-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tumbler-ridge-suspects-chatgpt-account-banned-before-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tumbler-ridge-suspects-chatgpt-account-banned-before-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-fake-ai-videos-of-uk-urban-decline-are-taking-over-social-media/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-fake-ai-videos-of-uk-urban-decline-are-taking-over-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games]]></title><description><![CDATA[As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (&pound;74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-70-becoming-harder-to-justify-the-rise-of-cheaper-blockbuster-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-70-becoming-harder-to-justify-the-rise-of-cheaper-blockbuster-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/asos-co-founder-dies-after-thailand-apartment-block-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/asos-co-founder-dies-after-thailand-apartment-block-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/urgent-research-needed-to-tackle-ai-threats-says-google-ai-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/urgent-research-needed-to-tackle-ai-threats-says-google-ai-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/starmer-appeasing-big-tech-firms-says-online-safety-campaigner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/starmer-appeasing-big-tech-firms-says-online-safety-campaigner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nasa-boss-says-boeing-starliner-failure-one-of-worst-in-its-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nasa-boss-says-boeing-starliner-failure-one-of-worst-in-its-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do you modernise mango farming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-do-you-modernise-mango-farming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-do-you-modernise-mango-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-chinese-ai-app-sending-hollywood-into-a-panic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-chinese-ai-app-sending-hollywood-into-a-panic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-error-sees-confidential-emails-exposed-to-ai-tool-copilot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-error-sees-confidential-emails-exposed-to-ai-tool-copilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spacex-rocket-fireball-linked-to-plume-of-polluting-lithium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spacex-rocket-fireball-linked-to-plume-of-polluting-lithium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The billionaire boss said he "always" regretted not making faster progress to identify users under 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/zuckerberg-defends-meta-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/zuckerberg-defends-meta-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/etsy-sells-second-hand-fashion-app-depop-to-ebay-for-12bn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/etsy-sells-second-hand-fashion-app-depop-to-ebay-for-12bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-firms-will-have-48-hours-to-remove-abusive-images-under-new-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-firms-will-have-48-hours-to-remove-abusive-images-under-new-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call of Duty advert banned for trivialising sexual violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision Blizzard UK Ltd said the ad for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was targeted at adults.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/call-of-duty-advert-banned-for-trivialising-sexual-violence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/call-of-duty-advert-banned-for-trivialising-sexual-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[V&amp;A displays first YouTube video and watchpage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The original YouTube experience from 2005 has been recreated using internet archives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vampa-displays-first-youtube-video-and-watchpage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vampa-displays-first-youtube-video-and-watchpage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-do-not-trust-them-top-streamers-left-concerned-by-discord-age-checks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-do-not-trust-them-top-streamers-left-concerned-by-discord-age-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Bill Gates and political tussles overshadow AI safety debate in Delhi?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-bill-gates-and-political-tussles-overshadow-ai-safety-debate-in-delhi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-bill-gates-and-political-tussles-overshadow-ai-safety-debate-in-delhi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/reddits-human-content-wins-amid-the-ai-flood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/reddits-human-content-wins-amid-the-ai-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-dark-web-agent-spotted-bedroom-wall-clue-to-rescue-girl-from-years-of-harm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-dark-web-agent-spotted-bedroom-wall-clue-to-rescue-girl-from-years-of-harm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Silent Hill game inspired by tiny fishing village in Fife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silent Hill: Townfall is set in the fictional St Amelia, based on the real village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/new-silent-hill-game-inspired-by-tiny-fishing-village-in-fife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/new-silent-hill-game-inspired-by-tiny-fishing-village-in-fife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bytedance-to-curb-ai-video-app-after-disney-legal-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bytedance-to-curb-ai-video-app-after-disney-legal-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/we-will-do-battle-with-ai-chatbots-as-we-did-with-grok-says-starmer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/we-will-do-battle-with-ai-chatbots-as-we-did-with-grok-says-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back']]></title><description><![CDATA[Participants in the NHS 'Triceps' trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/stroke-survivors-trial-new-at-home-tech-its-given-me-my-freedom-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/stroke-survivors-trial-new-at-home-tech-its-given-me-my-freedom-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazons-ring-ends-deal-with-surveillance-firm-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazons-ring-ends-deal-with-surveillance-firm-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Wick game starring Keanu Reeves unveiled at PlayStation showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not the first time the iconic hitman has appeared in games, but Saber's will be the first voiced by Reeves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/john-wick-game-starring-keanu-reeves-unveiled-at-playstation-showcase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/john-wick-game-starring-keanu-reeves-unveiled-at-playstation-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI safety leader says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-safety-leader-says-world-is-in-peril-and-quits-to-study-poetry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-safety-leader-says-world-is-in-peril-and-quits-to-study-poetry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-coding-platforms-flaws-allow-bbc-reporter-to-be-hacked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-coding-platforms-flaws-allow-bbc-reporter-to-be-hacked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/get-a-grip-robotics-firms-struggle-to-develop-hands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/get-a-grip-robotics-firms-struggle-to-develop-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porn site fined £800,000 for not rolling out age checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Separately, message board 4chan says it will refuse to pay an expected &pound;520,000 fine from the media regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/porn-site-fined-800000-for-not-rolling-out-age-checks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/porn-site-fined-800000-for-not-rolling-out-age-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Harry thanks bereaved families taking on social media firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duke of Sussex addressed parents claiming Instagram and YouTube damage young people's mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/prince-harry-thanks-bereaved-families-taking-on-social-media-firms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/prince-harry-thanks-bereaved-families-taking-on-social-media-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highguard game developer lays off staff just two weeks after release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its trailer got a prime Game Awards slot, but the online shooter has failed to find a large audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/highguard-game-developer-lays-off-staff-just-two-weeks-after-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/highguard-game-developer-lays-off-staff-just-two-weeks-after-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram boss says 16 hours of daily use is 'problematic' not addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-boss-says-16-hours-of-daily-use-is-problematic-not-addiction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-boss-says-16-hours-of-daily-use-is-problematic-not-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/children-bombarded-with-weight-loss-drug-ads-online-says-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/children-bombarded-with-weight-loss-drug-ads-online-says-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-and-google-agree-to-change-app-stores-after-effective-duopoly-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-and-google-agree-to-change-app-stores-after-effective-duopoly-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-and-youtube-owners-built-addiction-machines-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-and-youtube-owners-built-addiction-machines-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-food-fraud-persists-even-with-improving-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-food-fraud-persists-even-with-improving-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/discord-to-start-requiring-face-scan-or-id-to-access-adult-content/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/discord-to-start-requiring-face-scan-or-id-to-access-adult-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI chatbots pose 'dangerous' risk when giving medical advice, study suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[It found people using AI for health reasons found it hard to identify what advice they should trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbots-pose-dangerous-risk-when-giving-medical-advice-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbots-pose-dangerous-risk-when-giving-medical-advice-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU tells Meta to let rivals run AI chatbots on WhatsApp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Meta spokesperson said the EU had "no reason" to intervene over it changing the app in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/eu-tells-meta-to-let-rivals-run-ai-chatbots-on-whatsapp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/eu-tells-meta-to-let-rivals-run-ai-chatbots-on-whatsapp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-staff-call-for-firm-to-cut-ties-with-ice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-staff-call-for-firm-to-cut-ties-with-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uber-ordered-to-pay-85m-over-claim-driver-raped-passenger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uber-ordered-to-pay-85m-over-claim-driver-raped-passenger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldur's Gate to be turned into TV series - without the game's developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The show will be made by Craig Mazin, who co-created the acclaimed game adaptation The Last Of Us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/baldurs-gate-to-be-turned-into-tv-series-without-the-games-developers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/baldurs-gate-to-be-turned-into-tv-series-without-the-games-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-told-to-change-addictive-design-by-eu-or-face-massive-fines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-told-to-change-addictive-design-by-eu-or-face-massive-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump&rsquo;s public support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bitcoin-falls-to-lowest-level-since-trump-took-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bitcoin-falls-to-lowest-level-since-trump-took-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can robots ever be graceful?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-robots-ever-be-graceful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-robots-ever-be-graceful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT boss ridiculed for online 'tantrum' over rival's Super Bowl ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commenters said Altman's lengthy post shows "a nerve was well and truly hit" by Anthropic's advert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-boss-ridiculed-for-online-tantrum-over-rivals-super-bowl-ad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-boss-ridiculed-for-online-tantrum-over-rivals-super-bowl-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's &pound;8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uks-pound8bn-research-fund-faces-hard-decisions-as-it-pauses-new-grants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uks-pound8bn-research-fund-faces-hard-decisions-as-it-pauses-new-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-launches-plan-to-tackle-chinas-critical-minerals-dominance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-launches-plan-to-tackle-chinas-critical-minerals-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pinterest-sacks-engineers-for-tracking-staff-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pinterest-sacks-engineers-for-tracking-staff-job-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/x-offices-raided-in-france-as-uk-opens-fresh-investigation-into-grok/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/x-offices-raided-in-france-as-uk-opens-fresh-investigation-into-grok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/netflix-and-warner-bros-struggle-to-defend-merger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/netflix-and-warner-bros-struggle-to-defend-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musks-spacex-and-xai-merge-to-make-worlds-most-valuable-private-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musks-spacex-and-xai-merge-to-make-worlds-most-valuable-private-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-bans-hidden-car-door-handles-over-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-bans-hidden-car-door-handles-over-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spacex-to-take-over-elon-musks-ai-firm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spacex-to-take-over-elon-musks-ai-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-yachting-industry-searches-for-alternatives-to-teak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-yachting-industry-searches-for-alternatives-to-teak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the 'social media network for AI' Moltbook?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-the-social-media-network-for-ai-moltbook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-the-social-media-network-for-ai-moltbook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's largest porn site has blocked unregistered users from accessing explicit content in the country, but why motives remain unclear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-is-now-restricting-access-for-uk-users-will-other-sites-follow-suit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-is-now-restricting-access-for-uk-users-will-other-sites-follow-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-slop-is-transforming-social-media-and-a-backlash-is-brewing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-slop-is-transforming-social-media-and-a-backlash-is-brewing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musks-spacex-applies-to-launch-a-million-satellites-into-orbit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musks-spacex-applies-to-launch-a-million-satellites-into-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He calls me sweetheart and winks at me - but he's not my boyfriend, he's AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[George is an avatar on my mobile but claims to knowwhat makes me tick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/he-calls-me-sweetheart-and-winks-at-me-but-hes-not-my-boyfriend-hes-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/he-calls-me-sweetheart-and-winks-at-me-but-hes-not-my-boyfriend-hes-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-reports-best-ever-iphone-sales-as-mac-dips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-reports-best-ever-iphone-sales-as-mac-dips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/visit-the-north-sea-oil-field-used-to-store-greenhouse-gas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/visit-the-north-sea-oil-field-used-to-store-greenhouse-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK bans Coinbase ads implying crypto can ease cost of living concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASA upheld complaints that Coinbase's adverts trivialised the risks of investing in cryptocurrency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-bans-coinbase-ads-implying-crypto-can-ease-cost-of-living-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-bans-coinbase-ads-implying-crypto-can-ease-cost-of-living-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-cuts-car-models-in-shift-to-robots-and-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-cuts-car-models-in-shift-to-robots-and-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/facebook-owner-meta-to-nearly-double-ai-spending/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/facebook-owner-meta-to-nearly-double-ai-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/driverless-taxis-set-to-launch-in-uk-as-soon-as-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/driverless-taxis-set-to-launch-in-uk-as-soon-as-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/irans-internet-is-returning-but-not-for-everyone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/irans-internet-is-returning-but-not-for-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technology giant confirmed the redundancies hours after it told staff in an email sent in error.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-confirms-16000-job-cuts-after-accidental-email/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-confirms-16000-job-cuts-after-accidental-email/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government offers UK adults free AI training for work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online lessons give advice on things such as how to prompt chatbots or complete admin tasks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-offers-uk-adults-free-ai-training-for-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-offers-uk-adults-free-ai-training-for-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-boom-will-produce-victors-and-carnage-tech-boss-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-boom-will-produce-victors-and-carnage-tech-boss-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok US pushes back on claims it is censoring content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after the US operation was spun off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-us-pushes-back-on-claims-it-is-censoring-content/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-us-pushes-back-on-claims-it-is-censoring-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-to-restrict-access-for-uk-users-from-next-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-to-restrict-access-for-uk-users-from-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube parent Google.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-settles-just-before-social-media-addiction-trial-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-settles-just-before-social-media-addiction-trial-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal action over 'unfair' Steam game store prices given go ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of gamers could get compensation if the lawsuit - which accuses Valve of charging inflated prices - succeeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/legal-action-over-unfair-steam-game-store-prices-given-go-ahead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/legal-action-over-unfair-steam-game-store-prices-given-go-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the plan, access to the Meta platforms' core services would remain free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-facebook-and-whatsapp-to-trial-premium-subscriptions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-facebook-and-whatsapp-to-trial-premium-subscriptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-india-be-a-player-in-the-computer-chip-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-india-be-a-player-in-the-computer-chip-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok apologises after thousands in US report issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new US owners of the video streaming app attributed its issues to a data centre power outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-apologises-after-thousands-in-us-report-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-apologises-after-thousands-in-us-report-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-to-pay-68m-to-settle-lawsuit-claiming-it-recorded-private-conversations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-to-pay-68m-to-settle-lawsuit-claiming-it-recorded-private-conversations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/eu-investigates-elon-musks-x-over-grok-ai-sexual-deepfakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/eu-investigates-elon-musks-x-over-grok-ai-sexual-deepfakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/caribbean-cannabis-growers-eye-budding-domestic-sales-and-exports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/caribbean-cannabis-growers-eye-budding-domestic-sales-and-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-us-venture-to-collect-precise-user-location-data/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-us-venture-to-collect-precise-user-location-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is China quietly winning the AI race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-china-quietly-winning-the-ai-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-china-quietly-winning-the-ai-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-does-a-new-us-tiktok-deal-mean-for-users/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-does-a-new-us-tiktok-deal-mean-for-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business]]></title><description><![CDATA[The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-closes-deal-to-split-us-app-from-global-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-closes-deal-to-split-us-app-from-global-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-ready-the-advantages-of-being-a-young-entrepreneur/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-ready-the-advantages-of-being-a-young-entrepreneur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ubisoft-cancels-six-games-including-prince-of-persia-and-closes-studios/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ubisoft-cancels-six-games-including-prince-of-persia-and-closes-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bezos-blue-origin-announces-satellite-rival-to-musks-starlink/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bezos-blue-origin-announces-satellite-rival-to-musks-starlink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/snap-settles-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-ahead-of-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/snap-settles-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-ahead-of-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-consulting-on-bringing-in-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-consulting-on-bringing-in-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How would a social media ban for under-16s work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-would-a-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-would-a-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/are-tech-dense-farms-the-future-of-farming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/are-tech-dense-farms-the-future-of-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people - often using age-old tricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-crypto-criminals-stole-700-million-from-people-often-using-age-old-tricks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-crypto-criminals-stole-700-million-from-people-often-using-age-old-tricks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-appeals-landmark-antitrust-verdict-over-search-monopoly/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-appeals-landmark-antitrust-verdict-over-search-monopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-to-carry-adverts-for-some-users/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-to-carry-adverts-for-some-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mother-of-elon-musks-child-sues-xai-over-grok-deepfakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mother-of-elon-musks-child-sues-xai-over-grok-deepfakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ant-and-dec-launch-their-first-podcast-a-smart-move-or-late-to-the-party/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ant-and-dec-launch-their-first-podcast-a-smart-move-or-late-to-the-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/use-film-style-age-ratings-to-limit-teens-social-media-say-lib-dems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/use-film-style-age-ratings-to-limit-teens-social-media-say-lib-dems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They are essential':  How smoke detectors are evolving]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/they-are-essential-how-smoke-detectors-are-evolving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/they-are-essential-how-smoke-detectors-are-evolving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/x-to-stop-grok-ai-from-undressing-images-of-real-people-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/x-to-stop-grok-ai-from-undressing-images-of-real-people-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales on where the name comes from]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site's co-founder speaks to the BBC for the online encyclopedia's 25th 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test out social media on first day of ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenagers affected by Australia's under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-australian-teens-test-out-social-media-on-first-day-of-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-australian-teens-test-out-social-media-on-first-day-of-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/people-spending-even-more-time-online-now-than-during-the-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/people-spending-even-more-time-online-now-than-during-the-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt - Google Glass - was pulled in 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-plans-to-try-again-with-smart-glasses-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-plans-to-try-again-with-smart-glasses-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/eu-investigates-google-over-ai-generated-summaries-in-search-results/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/eu-investigates-google-over-ai-generated-summaries-in-search-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-gives-nvidia-green-light-to-sell-advanced-ai-chips-to-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-gives-nvidia-green-light-to-sell-advanced-ai-chips-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is AI in recruitment a 'race to the bottom'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI helps jobseekers to apply for hundreds of roles, meanwhile employers use AI to filter them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-ai-in-recruitment-a-race-to-the-bottom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-ai-in-recruitment-a-race-to-the-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after &euro;120m fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-x-bans-european-commission-from-making-ads-after-euro120m-fine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-x-bans-european-commission-from-making-ads-after-euro120m-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem']]></title><description><![CDATA[The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-says-72bn-netflix-warner-bros-deal-could-be-a-problem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-says-72bn-netflix-warner-bros-deal-could-be-a-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/japan-is-facing-a-dementia-crisis-can-technology-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/japan-is-facing-a-dementia-crisis-can-technology-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The unexpected history of those oh-so annoying internet popup ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethan Zuckerman says his intentions were good when he invented the ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-unexpected-history-of-those-oh-so-annoying-internet-popup-ads/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-unexpected-history-of-those-oh-so-annoying-internet-popup-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/twitch-star-qtcinderella-says-she-wishes-she-never-started-streaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/twitch-star-qtcinderella-says-she-wishes-she-never-started-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-hits-out-at-eus-suffocating-regulations-after-it-fines-elon-musks-x/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-hits-out-at-eus-suffocating-regulations-after-it-fines-elon-musks-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/porn-site-fined-1m-over-age-checks-has-never-responded-to-ofcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/porn-site-fined-1m-over-age-checks-has-never-responded-to-ofcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New homes delayed by 'energy-hungry' data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/new-homes-delayed-by-energy-hungry-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/new-homes-delayed-by-energy-hungry-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/production-halted-at-chinese-factory-making-childlike-sex-dolls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/production-halted-at-chinese-factory-making-childlike-sex-dolls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/india-scraps-order-to-pre-install-state-run-cyber-safety-app-on-smartphones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/india-scraps-order-to-pre-install-state-run-cyber-safety-app-on-smartphones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250]]></title><description><![CDATA[The donation will help seed new Trump-branded investment accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dell-family-to-seed-trump-accounts-for-kids-with-250/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dell-family-to-seed-trump-accounts-for-kids-with-250/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTuber Marques Brownlee shutting down phone wallpaper app]]></title><description><![CDATA[The app, which was criticised at launch for its $11.99 (&pound;9) a month fee, will close on 31 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/youtuber-marques-brownlee-shutting-down-phone-wallpaper-app/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/youtuber-marques-brownlee-shutting-down-phone-wallpaper-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The central bank says US stock price valuations are their most stretched since the dotcom bubble burst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bank-of-england-warns-of-ai-bubble-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bank-of-england-warns-of-ai-bubble-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['First of its kind' scanner to study blast trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be able to monitor changes in brain function just minutes after weapon use, scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/first-of-its-kind-scanner-to-study-blast-trauma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/first-of-its-kind-scanner-to-study-blast-trauma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashion house Valentino criticised over 'disturbing' AI handbag ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media users have called the luxury Italian fashion brand's artificial intelligence-made adverts "cheap" and "lazy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fashion-house-valentino-criticised-over-disturbing-ai-handbag-ads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fashion-house-valentino-criticised-over-disturbing-ai-handbag-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jorja Smith's record label hits out at 'AI clone' song]]></title><description><![CDATA[The label claims Haven's dance hit I Run was made using AI trained on the award-winning singer's voice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/jorja-smiths-record-label-hits-out-at-ai-clone-song/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/jorja-smiths-record-label-hits-out-at-ai-clone-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Media fined &pound;24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/virgin-media-fined-pound24m-for-leaving-vulnerable-customers-at-risk-of-harm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/virgin-media-fined-pound24m-for-leaving-vulnerable-customers-at-risk-of-harm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona distances itself from sponsor's cryptocurrency after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say the deal may put fans at risk as the Catalan club tries to relieve its financial woes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/barcelona-distances-itself-from-sponsors-cryptocurrency-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/barcelona-distances-itself-from-sponsors-cryptocurrency-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-boats-be-a-breakthrough-for-3d-printing-tech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-boats-be-a-breakthrough-for-3d-printing-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/obr-calls-in-cyber-expert-over-botched-release-of-budget-analysis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/obr-calls-in-cyber-expert-over-botched-release-of-budget-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia plays down Google chip threat concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's most valuable company said it was still "a generation ahead of the industry".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-plays-down-google-chip-threat-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-plays-down-google-chip-threat-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cryptology-firm-cancels-elections-after-losing-encryption-key/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cryptology-firm-cancels-elections-after-losing-encryption-key/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom vows to name and shame platforms over online sexism]]></title><description><![CDATA[But critics say the regulator's new measures need to be the law rather than guidelines to make the internet safer for women and girls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ofcom-vows-to-name-and-shame-platforms-over-online-sexism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ofcom-vows-to-name-and-shame-platforms-over-online-sexism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/scammers-hacked-her-phone-and-stole-thousands-so-how-did-they-get-her-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/scammers-hacked-her-phone-and-stole-thousands-so-how-did-they-get-her-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-entrepreneur-connecting-tourists-to-african-hospitality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-entrepreneur-connecting-tourists-to-african-hospitality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens plead not guilty over TfL cyber-attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thalha Jubair, 19, and Owen Flowers, 18,are charged with conspiring to commit unauthorised acts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/teens-plead-not-guilty-over-tfl-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/teens-plead-not-guilty-over-tfl-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graduate jobs under threat from AI, PwC boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/graduate-jobs-under-threat-from-ai-pwc-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/graduate-jobs-under-threat-from-ai-pwc-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streaming platform Twitch added to Australia's teen social media ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[It joins other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat in the ban that starts next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/streaming-platform-twitch-added-to-australias-teen-social-media-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/streaming-platform-twitch-added-to-australias-teen-social-media-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vinted blocks 'sickening' sexually explicit ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The online marketplace removed adverts which included a video a user said depicted a pornographic scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vinted-blocks-sickening-sexually-explicit-ads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vinted-blocks-sickening-sexually-explicit-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepfake 'nudify' site fined &pound;55,000 over lack of age checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regulator said it had also opened new investigations into 20 porn sites over suspected online safety breaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/deepfake-nudify-site-fined-pound55000-over-lack-of-age-checks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/deepfake-nudify-site-fined-pound55000-over-lack-of-age-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of online age verification sparks concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review finds an assumption UK age verification would apply in Jersey was not correct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lack-of-online-age-verification-sparks-concern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lack-of-online-age-verification-sparks-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why an AI 'godfather' is quitting Meta after 12 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the pioneers in the current AI boom, he has had disagreements with fellow engineers over the future of the technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-an-ai-godfather-is-quitting-meta-after-12-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-an-ai-godfather-is-quitting-meta-after-12-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia shares rise after strong results ease 'AI bubble' concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chip maker says revenue for the three months to October jumped 62% to $57bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-shares-rise-after-strong-results-ease-ai-bubble-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-shares-rise-after-strong-results-ease-ai-bubble-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia shares jump after revenue and outlook top estimates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chip maker says revenue for the three months to October jumped 62% to $57bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-shares-jump-after-revenue-and-outlook-top-estimates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-shares-jump-after-revenue-and-outlook-top-estimates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Baseball signs deals with Netflix, ESPN and NBCUniversal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The media deals will allow the platforms to show select baseball games over upcoming seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/major-league-baseball-signs-deals-with-netflix-espn-and-nbcuniversal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/major-league-baseball-signs-deals-with-netflix-espn-and-nbcuniversal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford boss: 'Now is not the time to tax electric vehicles']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford's UK boss says it is "not the right time" to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ford-boss-now-is-not-the-time-to-tax-electric-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ford-boss-now-is-not-the-time-to-tax-electric-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram to start closing Australian teen accounts ahead of social media ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under-sixteens will be banned from major social media plaforms from 10 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-to-start-closing-australian-teen-accounts-ahead-of-social-media-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-to-start-closing-australian-teen-accounts-ahead-of-social-media-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The contradiction at the heart of the trillion-dollar AI race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-contradiction-at-the-heart-of-the-trillion-dollar-ai-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-contradiction-at-the-heart-of-the-trillion-dollar-ai-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roblox blocks children from chatting to adult strangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the world's most popular gaming platforms has faced criticism for its child safety record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/roblox-blocks-children-from-chatting-to-adult-strangers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/roblox-blocks-children-from-chatting-to-adult-strangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/on-the-front-line-of-europes-standoff-with-russias-sanction-busting-shadow-fleet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/on-the-front-line-of-europes-standoff-with-russias-sanction-busting-shadow-fleet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/baby-shark-how-a-90-second-clip-created-a-400m-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/baby-shark-how-a-90-second-clip-created-a-400m-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-giant-seeking-17bn-from-mike-lynchs-estate-after-yacht-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-giant-seeking-17bn-from-mike-lynchs-estate-after-yacht-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/judge-rules-meta-doesnt-have-monopoly-after-instagram-whatsapp-acquisitions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/judge-rules-meta-doesnt-have-monopoly-after-instagram-whatsapp-acquisitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dont-blindly-trust-what-ai-tells-you-says-googles-sundar-pichai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dont-blindly-trust-what-ai-tells-you-says-googles-sundar-pichai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudflare apologises for outage which took down X and ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA["We apologise to our customers and the Internet in general" the web infrastructure company said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cloudflare-apologises-for-outage-which-took-down-x-and-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cloudflare-apologises-for-outage-which-took-down-x-and-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gui Junmin froze his dead spouse as a sign of his devotion - but it's now emerged he is dating again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-who-cryogenically-froze-late-wife-sparks-debate-by-dating-new-partner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-who-cryogenically-froze-late-wife-sparks-debate-by-dating-new-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality']]></title><description><![CDATA[In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-boss-says-trillion-dollar-ai-investment-boom-has-elements-of-irrationality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-boss-says-trillion-dollar-ai-investment-boom-has-elements-of-irrationality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-egyptian-green-tech-firm-looking-to-cut-energy-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-egyptian-green-tech-firm-looking-to-cut-energy-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph O'Connor, from Liverpool, hacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020 to promote a Bitcoin scam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/british-hacker-must-repay-4m-after-hijacking-celebrity-twitter-accounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/british-hacker-must-repay-4m-after-hijacking-celebrity-twitter-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-my-on-air-brain-fog-moment-sparked-a-big-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-my-on-air-brain-fog-moment-sparked-a-big-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/keyless-car-theft-devices-used-by-criminals-sell-for-20k-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/keyless-car-theft-devices-used-by-criminals-sell-for-20k-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Formula 1 tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/formula-1-tech-used-to-rev-up-train-wi-fi-speeds-in-new-pilot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/formula-1-tech-used-to-rev-up-train-wi-fi-speeds-in-new-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky Sports axes 'sexist' TikTok channel Halo after three days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The female-focused TikTok channel was dubbed "patronising" and "sexist" by social media users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/sky-sports-axes-sexist-tiktok-channel-halo-after-three-days/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/sky-sports-axes-sexist-tiktok-channel-halo-after-three-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami on drug possession charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/youtuber-jack-doherty-arrested-in-miami-on-drug-possession-charges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/youtuber-jack-doherty-arrested-in-miami-on-drug-possession-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centre in the shed reduces energy bills to £40]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/data-centre-in-the-shed-reduces-energy-bills-to-40/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/data-centre-in-the-shed-reduces-energy-bills-to-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can technology fix fashion's sizing crisis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC looks into whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help people who struggle when clothes are oddly sized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-technology-fix-fashions-sizing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-technology-fix-fashions-sizing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/call-of-duty-is-back-and-its-got-a-battle-on-its-hands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/call-of-duty-is-back-and-its-got-a-battle-on-its-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI firm claims Chinese spies used its tech to automate cyber attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company claimed in a blog post this was the "first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-firm-claims-chinese-spies-used-its-tech-to-automate-cyber-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-firm-claims-chinese-spies-used-its-tech-to-automate-cyber-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pc-gaming-giant-valve-unveils-new-console-to-rival-xbox-and-playstation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pc-gaming-giant-valve-unveils-new-console-to-rival-xbox-and-playstation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&pound;220 'for a cut-up sock' - Apple's new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of footwear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pound220-for-a-cut-up-sock-apples-new-iphone-pocket-ridiculed-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pound220-for-a-cut-up-sock-apples-new-iphone-pocket-ridiculed-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the man shared 347 clips of naked actors on the social media site, which were viewed 4.2 million times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/danish-man-given-suspended-sentence-for-sharing-nude-film-scenes-on-reddit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/danish-man-given-suspended-sentence-for-sharing-nude-film-scenes-on-reddit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New consoles used to come out every five years &ndash; so where's the PlayStation 6?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the fifth anniversary of the PlayStation 5, the firm says its focus remains on its current console.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/new-consoles-used-to-come-out-every-five-years-ndash-so-wheres-the-playstation-6/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/new-consoles-used-to-come-out-every-five-years-ndash-so-wheres-the-playstation-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/two-popular-gay-dating-platforms-removed-from-apple-app-store-in-china/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/two-popular-gay-dating-platforms-removed-from-apple-app-store-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK seeking to curb AI child sex abuse imagery with tougher testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new law will allow authorised testers to assess AI models for their ability to generate abuse material]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-seeking-to-curb-ai-child-sex-abuse-imagery-with-tougher-testing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-seeking-to-curb-ai-child-sex-abuse-imagery-with-tougher-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dances for 144 hours to break video game marathon record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Szabolcs Cs&eacute;pe played Dance Dance Revolution for six days to secure his place in the record books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-dances-for-144-hours-to-break-video-game-marathon-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-dances-for-144-hours-to-break-video-game-marathon-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cryptoqueen-who-fled-china-for-london-mansion-jailed-over-5bn-bitcoin-stash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cryptoqueen-who-fled-china-for-london-mansion-jailed-over-5bn-bitcoin-stash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport]]></title><description><![CDATA[From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-kenyan-start-up-aiming-to-electrify-african-transport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-kenyan-start-up-aiming-to-electrify-african-transport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battle over Chinese chip maker rocks global car industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an extraordinary move, the Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, triggering anger in Beijing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/battle-over-chinese-chip-maker-rocks-global-car-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/battle-over-chinese-chip-maker-rocks-global-car-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The block on exports of the company's chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-exempts-chips-used-by-carmakers-from-export-curbs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-exempts-chips-used-by-carmakers-from-export-curbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dundee and US surgeons achieve world-first stroke surgery using robot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dundee professor carried out the first remote thrombectomy on a human cadaver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dundee-and-us-surgeons-achieve-world-first-stroke-surgery-using-robot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dundee-and-us-surgeons-achieve-world-first-stroke-surgery-using-robot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A jailed hacking kingpin reveals all about the gang that left a trail of destruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the world's most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-jailed-hacking-kingpin-reveals-all-about-the-gang-that-left-a-trail-of-destruction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-jailed-hacking-kingpin-reveals-all-about-the-gang-that-left-a-trail-of-destruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Elon Musk do with all his money?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While he has a penchant for cars and jets, the world's richest person reportedly lives a relatively modest life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-does-elon-musk-do-with-all-his-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-does-elon-musk-do-with-all-his-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rightmove shares plummet over AI investment plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shares in the property website sink after it cuts profit forecasts to step up investment in AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/rightmove-shares-plummet-over-ai-investment-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/rightmove-shares-plummet-over-ai-investment-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why human-shaped robots loom large in Musk's Tesla plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech billionaire believes Optimus could play a big role in the lives of people around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-human-shaped-robots-loom-large-in-musks-tesla-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-human-shaped-robots-loom-large-in-musks-tesla-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until November 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most anticipated video game of all time receives a second official delay from makers Rockstar Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/grand-theft-auto-6-delayed-again-until-november-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/grand-theft-auto-6-delayed-again-until-november-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-1tn-pay-deal-approved-by-tesla-shareholders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-1tn-pay-deal-approved-by-tesla-shareholders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/texas-sues-roblox-for-putting-paedophiles-and-profits-over-safety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/texas-sues-roblox-for-putting-paedophiles-and-profits-over-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fire-blocking-chemicals-promise-safer-buildings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/fire-blocking-chemicals-promise-safer-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/grand-theft-auto-studio-accused-of-union-busting-after-sacking-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/grand-theft-auto-studio-accused-of-union-busting-after-sacking-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The art of making an app by describing it to artificial intelligence (AI) tops 10 new terms on the shortlist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vibe-coding-named-word-of-the-year-by-collins-dictionary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vibe-coding-named-word-of-the-year-by-collins-dictionary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will quantum be bigger than AI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-quantum-be-bigger-than-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-quantum-be-bigger-than-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King handed Nvidia boss a letter warning of AI dangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 2023 remarks from the King he said AI was "no less important than the discovery of electricity" but warned the risks must be tackled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/king-handed-nvidia-boss-a-letter-warning-of-ai-dangers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/king-handed-nvidia-boss-a-letter-warning-of-ai-dangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs]]></title><description><![CDATA[SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mp-wants-elon-musks-chatbot-shut-down-over-claim-he-enabled-grooming-gangs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mp-wants-elon-musks-chatbot-shut-down-over-claim-he-enabled-grooming-gangs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/france-moves-to-suspend-shein-website-as-it-opens-first-store-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/france-moves-to-suspend-shein-website-as-it-opens-first-store-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/reddit-added-to-australias-social-media-ban-on-under-16s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/reddit-added-to-australias-social-media-ban-on-under-16s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different']]></title><description><![CDATA[AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-godmother-fei-fei-li-says-she-is-proud-to-be-different/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-godmother-fei-fei-li-says-she-is-proud-to-be-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Possession and publication of such material will be a criminal offence, under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/online-porn-showing-choking-to-be-made-illegal-government-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/online-porn-showing-choking-to-be-made-illegal-government-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/shein-bans-all-sex-dolls-after-outrage-over-childlike-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/shein-bans-all-sex-dolls-after-outrage-over-childlike-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The start-up creating science kits for young Africans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-start-up-creating-science-kits-for-young-africans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-start-up-creating-science-kits-for-young-africans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technology secretary says O2's higher-than-expected price increase is "disappointing" given the cost of living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-disappointed-by-unexpected-o2-price-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-disappointed-by-unexpected-o2-price-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seven-year agreement will see OpenAI gain access to Nvidia graphics processors to train its artificial intelligence models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-owner-openai-signs-38bn-cloud-computing-deal-with-amazon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-owner-openai-signs-38bn-cloud-computing-deal-with-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Richards said the likes of Netflix and Apple TV are complementary rather than damaging for the big screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vue-cinema-boss-i-dont-see-streaming-as-the-competition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vue-cinema-boss-i-dont-see-streaming-as-the-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-to-ease-chip-export-ban-in-new-trade-deal-white-house-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-to-ease-chip-export-ban-in-new-trade-deal-white-house-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No idea who he is,' says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/no-idea-who-he-is-says-trump-after-pardoning-crypto-tycoon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/no-idea-who-he-is-says-trump-after-pardoning-crypto-tycoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will AI mean the end of call centres?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some commentators predict artificial intelligence is about to replace most customer support jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-ai-mean-the-end-of-call-centres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-ai-mean-the-end-of-call-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Manager has finally added women's teams after 20 years. I put the game to the test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the new version of the sports management video game after it faced delays and cancellations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/football-manager-has-finally-added-womens-teams-after-20-years-i-put-the-game-to-the-test/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 02:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/football-manager-has-finally-added-womens-teams-after-20-years-i-put-the-game-to-the-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/security-concerns-over-system-at-heart-of-digital-id/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/security-concerns-over-system-at-heart-of-digital-id/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site tells BBC News it believes people are viewing riskier sites - but they may just be using VPNs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-says-uk-visitors-down-77-since-age-checks-came-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-says-uk-visitors-down-77-since-age-checks-came-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/this-is-the-big-one-tech-firms-bet-on-electrifying-rail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/this-is-the-big-one-tech-firms-bet-on-electrifying-rail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watchdog-slams-o2-over-unexpected-price-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watchdog-slams-o2-over-unexpected-price-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Elon Musk firm Starlink to offer the service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/first-uk-phones-to-get-satellite-connectivity-in-signal-blackspots-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/first-uk-phones-to-get-satellite-connectivity-in-signal-blackspots-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Websites disabled in Microsoft global outage come back online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 and its Azure cloud computing platform were hit with DNS issues, similar to the recent AWS outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/websites-disabled-in-microsoft-global-outage-come-back-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/websites-disabled-in-microsoft-global-outage-come-back-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Character.ai to ban teens from talking to its AI chatbots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI chatbot app, which has millions of users, said it was responding to parents and regulators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/characterai-to-ban-teens-from-talking-to-its-ai-chatbots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/characterai-to-ban-teens-from-talking-to-its-ai-chatbots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal will see long term investor Microsoft retain a 27% stake in the ChatGPT-maker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-completes-shift-to-becoming-for-profit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-completes-shift-to-becoming-for-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says the opportunities provided by AI means itneeds to be "organised more leanly."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-confirms-14000-job-losses-in-corporate-division/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-confirms-14000-job-losses-in-corporate-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The South African start-up bringing tech to townships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-south-african-start-up-bringing-tech-to-townships/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-south-african-start-up-bringing-tech-to-townships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turing AI Institute boss denies accusations of 'toxic internal culture']]></title><description><![CDATA[Whistleblowers also accused the charity's leadership of misusing public funds and failing to deliver on its mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/turing-ai-institute-boss-denies-accusations-of-toxic-internal-culture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/turing-ai-institute-boss-denies-accusations-of-toxic-internal-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-shares-data-on-how-many-users-exhibit-psychosis-or-suicidal-thoughts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-shares-data-on-how-many-users-exhibit-psychosis-or-suicidal-thoughts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-striking-swedish-workers-taking-on-carmaker-tesla/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-striking-swedish-workers-taking-on-carmaker-tesla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT's new browser has potential, if you're willing to pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI hopes to upend the browser market currently dominated by Google Chrome, but it depends on paid users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpts-new-browser-has-potential-if-youre-willing-to-pay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpts-new-browser-has-potential-if-youre-willing-to-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The high tech studio transforming movie car stunts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alasdair Keane tests out the new generation of stunt cars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-high-tech-studio-transforming-movie-car-stunts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-high-tech-studio-transforming-movie-car-stunts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police handcuff teen after AI mistakes crisp packet for gun in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taki Allen, 16, said he was eating a bag of Doritos after football practice before being handcuffed by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/armed-police-handcuff-teen-after-ai-mistakes-crisp-packet-for-gun-in-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/armed-police-handcuff-teen-after-ai-mistakes-crisp-packet-for-gun-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech bosses could stop mobile phone theft, say MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says "robust technical measures" could help reduce phone thefts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-bosses-could-stop-mobile-phone-theft-say-mps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-bosses-could-stop-mobile-phone-theft-say-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-the-plastic-recycling-industry-be-saved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-the-plastic-recycling-industry-be-saved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JLR cyber-attack caused UK car production to hit 70-year low for September]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the lowest number of cars made in any September in the UK since 1952, including the pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/jlr-cyber-attack-caused-uk-car-production-to-hit-70-year-low-for-september/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/jlr-cyber-attack-caused-uk-car-production-to-hit-70-year-low-for-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-pardons-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-pardons-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/millions-of-uk-apple-users-could-get-pay-out-after-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/millions-of-uk-apple-users-could-get-pay-out-after-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/no-digital-id-checks-until-you-change-jobs-says-no-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/no-digital-id-checks-until-you-change-jobs-says-no-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "faulty automation" was at the core of the issues that caused knock-on effects for more than one thousand sites on Monday, an expert told the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-apologises-to-customers-impacted-by-huge-aws-outage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-apologises-to-customers-impacted-by-huge-aws-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the best way to detect and destroy drones?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whats-the-best-way-to-detect-and-destroy-drones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whats-the-best-way-to-detect-and-destroy-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant also announced a new robotic arm and an AI tool to improve efficiency at its warehouses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-unveils-prototype-ai-smart-glasses-for-its-delivery-drivers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-unveils-prototype-ai-smart-glasses-for-its-delivery-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla profits slide despite record revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's electric car maker reported record revenue as US buyers rushed to secure a key tax credit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-profits-slide-despite-record-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-profits-slide-despite-record-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple may be forced to allow rival app stores in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Competition and Markets Authority says the tech giant dominates the smartphone market along with Google.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-may-be-forced-to-allow-rival-app-stores-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-may-be-forced-to-allow-rival-app-stores-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost &pound;2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/jlr-hack-is-costliest-cyber-attack-in-uk-history-say-analysts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/jlr-hack-is-costliest-cyber-attack-in-uk-history-say-analysts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS outage: Are we relying too much on US big tech?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday's enormous outage has sharpened the debate over whether the world is too reliant on a few US firms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/aws-outage-are-we-relying-too-much-on-us-big-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/aws-outage-are-we-relying-too-much-on-us-big-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three wrongly accused over child abuse images after BT gets 'wires crossed']]></title><description><![CDATA[A tribunal heard the mistake led to "distressing and far-reaching" consequences for the three innocent people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/three-wrongly-accused-over-child-abuse-images-after-bt-gets-wires-crossed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/three-wrongly-accused-over-child-abuse-images-after-bt-gets-wires-crossed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What caused the AWS outage - and why did it make the internet fall apart?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outage at Amazon services has impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-caused-the-aws-outage-and-why-did-it-make-the-internet-fall-apart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-caused-the-aws-outage-and-why-did-it-make-the-internet-fall-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon outage 'resolved' as Snapchat and banks among sites impacted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Platform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-outage-resolved-as-snapchat-and-banks-among-sites-impacted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-outage-resolved-as-snapchat-and-banks-among-sites-impacted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spike in Disney+ cancellations after Kimmel suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data shows subscriptions dropped considerably after the late-night host&rsquo;s temporary removal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spike-in-disney-cancellations-after-kimmel-suspension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spike-in-disney-cancellations-after-kimmel-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/life-changing-eye-implant-helps-blind-patients-read-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/life-changing-eye-implant-helps-blind-patients-read-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bereaved-families-call-for-inquiry-into-government-response-to-suicide-websites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bereaved-families-call-for-inquiry-into-government-response-to-suicide-websites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-good-is-the-battery-in-a-used-electric-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-good-is-the-battery-in-a-used-electric-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why AI is being trained in rural India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-ai-is-being-trained-in-rural-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-ai-is-being-trained-in-rural-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Microsoft's first ever handheld Xbox console worth the wait?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ROG Xbox Ally works with Game Pass out of the box, meaning gamers start off with hundreds of games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-microsofts-first-ever-handheld-xbox-console-worth-the-wait/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-microsofts-first-ever-handheld-xbox-console-worth-the-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/food-firms-scramble-to-meet-the-high-protein-craze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/food-firms-scramble-to-meet-the-high-protein-craze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-people-turning-to-ai-for-dating-and-relationship-advice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-people-turning-to-ai-for-dating-and-relationship-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The bacteria turning waste plastic into painkillers]]></title><description><![CDATA[How did E. coli become such an essential tool for scientists and will anything replace it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-bacteria-turning-waste-plastic-into-painkillers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-bacteria-turning-waste-plastic-into-painkillers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the big deal about AI data centres?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huge investment is going into data centres for AI, but why are they so expensive?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whats-the-big-deal-about-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whats-the-big-deal-about-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have hybrid cars, now hybrid planes are coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/we-have-hybrid-cars-now-hybrid-planes-are-coming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/we-have-hybrid-cars-now-hybrid-planes-are-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI challenges the dominance of Google search]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-challenges-the-dominance-of-google-search/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-challenges-the-dominance-of-google-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/publishers-fear-ai-summaries-are-hitting-online-traffic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/publishers-fear-ai-summaries-are-hitting-online-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-green-steel-firms-looking-to-revive-us-steelmaking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-green-steel-firms-looking-to-revive-us-steelmaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/computer-science-graduates-struggle-to-secure-their-first-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/computer-science-graduates-struggle-to-secure-their-first-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals']]></title><description><![CDATA[PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-to-destroy-harmful-forever-chemicals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-to-destroy-harmful-forever-chemicals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-ai-make-language-dubbing-easy-for-film-and-tv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-ai-make-language-dubbing-easy-for-film-and-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/economic-woes-dominate-as-bolivia-prepares-to-go-to-the-polls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/economic-woes-dominate-as-bolivia-prepares-to-go-to-the-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get AI to work in 22 languages]]></title><description><![CDATA[India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-to-get-ai-to-work-in-22-languages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-to-get-ai-to-work-in-22-languages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The history behind the QR code]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's used by millions of us every day, but why was the Quick Response code invented?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-history-behind-the-qr-code/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-history-behind-the-qr-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could aluminium become the packaging 'champion'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some packaging firms say aluminium could be used more widely in packaging, but cost may hold it back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-aluminium-become-the-packaging-champion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-aluminium-become-the-packaging-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/artificial-food-colours-are-out-so-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/artificial-food-colours-are-out-so-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta AI searches made public - but do all its users realise?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta AI users may be inadvertently making their searches public without realising it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-ai-searches-made-public-but-do-all-its-users-realise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-ai-searches-made-public-but-do-all-its-users-realise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian scientists search for the perfect apple]]></title><description><![CDATA[India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/indian-scientists-search-for-the-perfect-apple/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/indian-scientists-search-for-the-perfect-apple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The apps use artificial intelligence to create fake nude images of people without their consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-urged-to-go-further-in-crackdown-on-nudify-apps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-urged-to-go-further-in-crackdown-on-nudify-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading artists said the bill needed to be changed to protect them from having their work copied by AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/data-bill-opposed-by-sir-elton-john-and-dua-lipa-finally-passes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/data-bill-opposed-by-sir-elton-john-and-dua-lipa-finally-passes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/disney-and-universal-sue-ai-firm-midjourney-over-images/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/disney-and-universal-sue-ai-firm-midjourney-over-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-tells-bbc-it-backs-apple-in-legal-row-with-uk-over-user-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-tells-bbc-it-backs-apple-in-legal-row-with-uk-over-user-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4chan and porn site investigated by Ofcom over online safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine companies are under investigation by Ofcom, using powers of the Online Safety Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/4chan-and-porn-site-investigated-by-ofcom-over-online-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/4chan-and-porn-site-investigated-by-ofcom-over-online-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uber-brings-forward-trialling-driverless-taxis-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uber-brings-forward-trialling-driverless-taxis-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets &ndash; and what of the questions around national security?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chinas-electric-cars-are-becoming-slicker-and-cheaper-but-is-there-a-deeper-cost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chinas-electric-cars-are-becoming-slicker-and-cheaper-but-is-there-a-deeper-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/from-festivals-to-weddings-why-drone-shows-are-booming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/from-festivals-to-weddings-why-drone-shows-are-booming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox handheld console finally revealed after a decade of speculation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ROG Xbox Ally will use Game Pass on-the-go - meaning subscribers start off with hundreds of games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/xbox-handheld-console-finally-revealed-after-a-decade-of-speculation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/xbox-handheld-console-finally-revealed-after-a-decade-of-speculation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government considers social media time limits for children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands proposals include a two-hour cap on apps and a 22:00 curfew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-considers-social-media-time-limits-for-children/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-considers-social-media-time-limits-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-musks-explosive-row-with-trump-help-or-harm-his-businesses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-musks-explosive-row-with-trump-help-or-harm-his-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NatWest fixes app outage which left customers fuming]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 3,000 people have reported problems during what is the latest in a long line of banking IT failures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/natwest-fixes-app-outage-which-left-customers-fuming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/natwest-fixes-app-outage-which-left-customers-fuming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The criminals told the retailer's boss he could make things "fast and easy" if he complied with their demands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mamps-hackers-sent-abuse-and-ransom-demand-directly-to-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mamps-hackers-sent-abuse-and-ransom-demand-directly-to-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla shares plunged 14%, marking one of the steepest declines in months as Musk and Trump battled online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-shares-tumble-as-trump-musk-feud-erupts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-shares-tumble-as-trump-musk-feud-erupts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/stores-open-at-midnight-as-fans-rush-to-buy-nintendo-switch-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/stores-open-at-midnight-as-fans-rush-to-buy-nintendo-switch-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How airline fees have turned baggage into billions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-airline-fees-have-turned-baggage-into-billions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-airline-fees-have-turned-baggage-into-billions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok blocks searches for extreme thinness 'skinnytok' hashtag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The app acknowledged the viral hashtag had been become linked to "unhealthy weight loss content."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-blocks-searches-for-extreme-thinness-skinnytok-hashtag/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-blocks-searches-for-extreme-thinness-skinnytok-hashtag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pornhub leaves France over age verification law]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the latest setback for the world's most popular porn site, which is also under investigation by the EU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-leaves-france-over-age-verification-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pornhub-leaves-france-over-age-verification-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple and Google clash with police and MPs over phone thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police told MPs that a big proportion of violent crime is related to mobile phone theft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-and-google-clash-with-police-and-mps-over-phone-thefts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-and-google-clash-with-police-and-mps-over-phone-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Face and Cartier customer data stolen in cyber attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are the latest in a string of high-profile companies publicly reporting being hacked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/north-face-and-cartier-customer-data-stolen-in-cyber-attacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/north-face-and-cartier-customer-data-stolen-in-cyber-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla is 'not interested' in producing cars in India - minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first time India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-is-not-interested-in-producing-cars-in-india-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-is-not-interested-in-producing-cars-in-india-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death']]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-british-jet-engine-that-failed-in-the-valley-of-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-british-jet-engine-that-failed-in-the-valley-of-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outrage in Kenya over detention of software developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rose Njeri developed a tool to help people oppose the government's finance bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/outrage-in-kenya-over-detention-of-software-developer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/outrage-in-kenya-over-detention-of-software-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government AI copyright plan suffers fourth House of Lords defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-ai-copyright-plan-suffers-fourth-house-of-lords-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/government-ai-copyright-plan-suffers-fourth-house-of-lords-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football and other premium TV being pirated at 'industrial scale']]></title><description><![CDATA[New research singles out the Amazon Fire Stick as the most popular means of accessing illegal streams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/football-and-other-premium-tv-being-pirated-at-industrial-scale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/football-and-other-premium-tv-being-pirated-at-industrial-scale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Musk's last day - what has he achieved at the White House?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech billionaire and Doge have spearheaded dramatic changes in the US government and Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/its-musks-last-day-what-has-he-achieved-at-the-white-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/its-musks-last-day-what-has-he-achieved-at-the-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US green energy firms brace for federal funding cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billions of dollars of US federal funding for green energy projects hangs in the balance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-green-energy-firms-brace-for-federal-funding-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-green-energy-firms-brace-for-federal-funding-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers furious after Game cancels Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affected customers - who have waited years for the console launch - have reacted with fury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/customers-furious-after-game-cancels-nintendo-switch-2-pre-orders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/customers-furious-after-game-cancels-nintendo-switch-2-pre-orders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria's Secret takes down US website after 'security incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[Some in-store services are also suspended - the lingerie firm says it is "working round the clock" to restore them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/victorias-secret-takes-down-us-website-after-security-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/victorias-secret-takes-down-us-website-after-security-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia revenues surge despite tariff uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia's share price rose by more than 5% in pre-market trading on Thursday after it beat Wall Street expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-revenues-surge-despite-tariff-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-revenues-surge-despite-tariff-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's exit comes after he criticised the legislative centrepiece of the president's agenda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-leaves-white-house-but-says-doge-will-continue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-leaves-white-house-but-says-doge-will-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/second-suspect-arrested-in-alleged-crypto-torture-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/second-suspect-arrested-in-alleged-crypto-torture-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telegram announces partnership with Musk's xAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $300m deal, which will last one year, will see xAI's assistant Grok integrated into Telegram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/telegram-announces-partnership-with-musks-xai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/telegram-announces-partnership-with-musks-xai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temu's Chinese owner sees profits plunge as trade war bites]]></title><description><![CDATA[US-listed shares of PDD Holdings fell over 13% on Tuesday as the firm said its profit had almost halved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/temus-chinese-owner-sees-profits-plunge-as-trade-war-bites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/temus-chinese-owner-sees-profits-plunge-as-trade-war-bites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/frugal-tech-the-start-ups-working-on-cheap-innovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/frugal-tech-the-start-ups-working-on-cheap-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's biggest EV battery maker sees shares jump on debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[CATL makes more than a third of all EV batteries sold worldwide and supplies carmakers like Tesla, VW and Toyota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/worlds-biggest-ev-battery-maker-sees-shares-jump-on-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/worlds-biggest-ev-battery-maker-sees-shares-jump-on-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix strikes deal to bring Sesame Street to streaming giant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform will offer a new 56th season and 90 hours of previous episodes to its subscribers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/netflix-strikes-deal-to-bring-sesame-street-to-streaming-giant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/netflix-strikes-deal-to-bring-sesame-street-to-streaming-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-we-need-revolutionary-cooling-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-we-need-revolutionary-cooling-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/my-ai-therapist-got-me-through-dark-times-the-good-and-bad-of-chatbot-counselling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/my-ai-therapist-got-me-through-dark-times-the-good-and-bad-of-chatbot-counselling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling DNA testing firm 23andMe to be bought for $256m]]></title><description><![CDATA[It said new buyers Regeneron had committed to protect user data as part of the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/struggling-dna-testing-firm-23andme-to-be-bought-for-256m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/struggling-dna-testing-firm-23andme-to-be-bought-for-256m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic abuse victim data stolen in Legal Aid hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[MoJ says data includes addresses, national ID numbers, criminal histories and financial details dating to 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/domestic-abuse-victim-data-stolen-in-legal-aid-hack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/domestic-abuse-victim-data-stolen-in-legal-aid-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detailed weather forecasts and better predictions about the rain will soon be enjoyed in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-weather-forecast-more-accurate-with-met-office-supercomputer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-weather-forecast-more-accurate-with-met-office-supercomputer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The inside story of a council held to ransom in cyber-attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC investigates one of the most damaging ranswomare attacks on a UK local council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-inside-story-of-a-council-held-to-ransom-in-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-inside-story-of-a-council-held-to-ransom-in-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US-China trade "reset" could stall the manufacturing investment coming into India, say experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-boosts-indias-factory-hopes-but-a-us-china-deal-could-derail-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-boosts-indias-factory-hopes-but-a-us-china-deal-could-derail-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK driverless cars coming in 2027 - but Uber says it's ready now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were "set to be on the road" by 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-driverless-cars-coming-in-2027-but-uber-says-its-ready-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-driverless-cars-coming-in-2027-but-uber-says-its-ready-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-secretive-us-factory-that-lays-bare-the-contradiction-in-trumps-america-first-plan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-secretive-us-factory-that-lays-bare-the-contradiction-in-trumps-america-first-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elton John brands government 'losers' over AI copyright plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The musician accuses the government of robbing young artists over its copyright law plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elton-john-brands-government-losers-over-ai-copyright-plans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elton-john-brands-government-losers-over-ai-copyright-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A letter from the M&amp;S hackers landed in my inbox - this is what happened next]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC's Joe Tidy spoke directly to those who claim they are responsible for hacking M&amp;S and Co-op.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-letter-from-the-mamps-hackers-landed-in-my-inbox-this-is-what-happened-next/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-letter-from-the-mamps-hackers-landed-in-my-inbox-this-is-what-happened-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesco-apologises-after-software-issue-hits-website-and-app/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesco-apologises-after-software-issue-hits-website-and-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-camera-tech-propelling-shows-like-adolescence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-camera-tech-propelling-shows-like-adolescence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's largest cloud computing company plans to spend &pound;8bn on new data centres in the UK over the next four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-needs-more-nuclear-to-power-ai-says-amazon-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 01:12:00 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employees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/leading-crypto-firm-coinbase-faces-up-to-400m-hit-from-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/leading-crypto-firm-coinbase-faces-up-to-400m-hit-from-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They yanked their own plug': How Co-op averted an even worse cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The revelation - from the criminals responsible - explains why the Co-op is getting back to business faster than M&amp;S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/they-yanked-their-own-plug-how-co-op-averted-an-even-worse-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/they-yanked-their-own-plug-how-co-op-averted-an-even-worse-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grocery chain says it is working with its suppliers to restock shelves after a cyber-attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/co-op-says-shelves-to-be-more-fully-stocked-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/co-op-says-shelves-to-be-more-fully-stocked-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app]]></title><description><![CDATA[The short rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/airbnb-offers-private-chefs-and-massages-as-it-revamps-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/airbnb-offers-private-chefs-and-massages-as-it-revamps-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technology's success sorting comments on cosmetic surgery paves the way for its wider use, the government says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-tool-put-to-test-sifting-public-views-on-botox-and-fillers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-tool-put-to-test-sifting-public-views-on-botox-and-fillers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S says customer data stolen in cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retail giant is still not taking online orders following a cyber attack three weeks ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mamps-says-customer-data-stolen-in-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mamps-says-customer-data-stolen-in-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US cuts tariffs on small parcels from Chinese firms like Shein and Temu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese online retailers had previously relied on the "de minimis" loophole to ship low-value items to the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-cuts-tariffs-on-small-parcels-from-chinese-firms-like-shein-and-temu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 09:02:00 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Starlink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-starlink-trialled-on-scotrail-trains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-starlink-trialled-on-scotrail-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elton-john-and-dua-lipa-seek-protection-from-ai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elton-john-and-dua-lipa-seek-protection-from-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/two-porn-sites-investigated-for-suspected-age-check-failings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/two-porn-sites-investigated-for-suspected-age-check-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/visit-the-arctic-vault-holding-back-ups-of-great-works/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 01:37:00 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Store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-hits-back-at-us-judges-extraordinary-contempt-order/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-hits-back-at-us-judges-extraordinary-contempt-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wikipedia legally challenges 'flawed' online safety rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[It argues the regulations could threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia's volunteer contributors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/wikipedia-legally-challenges-flawed-online-safety-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/wikipedia-legally-challenges-flawed-online-safety-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPhone maker announces plan to build Mitsubishi EVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Taiwan-made electric vehicle is expected to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/iphone-maker-announces-plan-to-build-mitsubishi-evs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/iphone-maker-announces-plan-to-build-mitsubishi-evs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona man shot to death in road rage 'returns' to address his killer]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the help of artificial intelligence, a man was 'brought back to life' at his killer's sentencing to deliver a victim's statement himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/arizona-man-shot-to-death-in-road-rage-returns-to-address-his-killer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/arizona-man-shot-to-death-in-road-rage-returns-to-address-his-killer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[It says the 2024 summer riots showed the regulator does not have the tools to stop the spread of viral misinformation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ofcom-needs-more-powers-to-remove-misleading-posts-says-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ofcom-needs-more-powers-to-remove-misleading-posts-says-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maker of Pegasus spyware told to pay $167m for WhatsApp hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Journalists and activists say the software is used by authoritarian regimes to spy on them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/maker-of-pegasus-spyware-told-to-pay-167m-for-whatsapp-hack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/maker-of-pegasus-spyware-told-to-pay-167m-for-whatsapp-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delivery delays and empty shelves at Co-op after cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer says "sustained malicious attempts by hackers" is affecting its IT systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/delivery-delays-and-empty-shelves-at-co-op-after-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/delivery-delays-and-empty-shelves-at-co-op-after-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customers complain as empty shelves continue at Co-op after hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer says "sustained malicious attempts by hackers" is affecting its IT systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/customers-complain-as-empty-shelves-continue-at-co-op-after-hack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/customers-complain-as-empty-shelves-continue-at-co-op-after-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The people refusing to use AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-people-refusing-to-use-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-people-refusing-to-use-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI says non-profit will remain in control after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move follows a bitter power struggle over the business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-says-non-profit-will-remain-in-control-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-says-non-profit-will-remain-in-control-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&amp;S hacks, says UK cyber centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NCSC urges firms to check IT help desk "password reset processes" as hackers target retailers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/beware-phony-it-calls-after-co-op-and-mamps-hacks-says-uk-cyber-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/beware-phony-it-calls-after-co-op-and-mamps-hacks-says-uk-cyber-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-distance romance and closure from husband's death - your memories of Skype]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Microsoft shuts it down, we&rsquo;ve spoken to people whose lives were impacted bythe tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/long-distance-romance-and-closure-from-husbands-death-your-memories-of-skype/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/long-distance-romance-and-closure-from-husbands-death-your-memories-of-skype/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-op cyber attack affects customer data, firm admits, after hackers contact BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm previously said there was "no evidence that customer data was compromised".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/co-op-cyber-attack-affects-customer-data-firm-admits-after-hackers-contact-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/co-op-cyber-attack-affects-customer-data-firm-admits-after-hackers-contact-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-op gives away free pasta sauce and coffee by mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pricing error allowed some shoppers to get pasta sauce, coffee and cookies for free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/co-op-gives-away-free-pasta-sauce-and-coffee-by-mistake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/co-op-gives-away-free-pasta-sauce-and-coffee-by-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple says most US-bound iPhones no longer made in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technology giant says US tariffs will add around $900m to its costs this quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-says-most-us-bound-iphones-no-longer-made-in-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-says-most-us-bound-iphones-no-longer-made-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who should you trust for a weather forecast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/who-should-you-trust-for-a-weather-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/who-should-you-trust-for-a-weather-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm told the BBC it had restricted internet access in its stores following an attempted cyber attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/harrods-latest-retailer-to-be-hit-by-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/harrods-latest-retailer-to-be-hit-by-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox prices hiked worldwide amid tariff uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company has pointed to increasing game development costs and "market conditions".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/xbox-prices-hiked-worldwide-amid-tariff-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/xbox-prices-hiked-worldwide-amid-tariff-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They wanted $4m': Lessons for M&amp;S from other cyber attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer is reeling from a ransomware attack - here's what other people did when in the same situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/they-wanted-4m-lessons-for-mamps-from-other-cyber-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/they-wanted-4m-lessons-for-mamps-from-other-cyber-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-op cyber attack: Staff told to keep cameras on in meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say the instruction suggests the company fears hackers could be lurking on calls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/co-op-cyber-attack-staff-told-to-keep-cameras-on-in-meetings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/co-op-cyber-attack-staff-told-to-keep-cameras-on-in-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla denies contacting headhunters to replace Musk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electric car firm says a report that it is hunting for a successor is "absolutely false".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-denies-contacting-headhunters-to-replace-musk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-denies-contacting-headhunters-to-replace-musk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-referred-for-possible-criminal-contempt-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-referred-for-possible-criminal-contempt-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta said the negative impact could kick in as soon as the third quarter of this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-warns-of-worse-experience-for-european-users/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-warns-of-worse-experience-for-european-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hackers target the Co-op as police probe M&amp;S cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer says it's disabled parts of its IT systems in response to the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hackers-target-the-co-op-as-police-probe-mamps-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hackers-target-the-co-op-as-police-probe-mamps-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update that made ChatGPT 'dangerously' sycophantic pulled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Users said the chatbot endorsed ideas including stopping medication and getting angry at strangers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/update-that-made-chatgpt-dangerously-sycophantic-pulled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/update-that-made-chatgpt-dangerously-sycophantic-pulled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the M&amp;S cyber attack chaos taking so long to resolve?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company not saying who carried out the attack - or when their systems will be restored - suggests it's serious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-is-the-mamps-cyber-attack-chaos-taking-so-long-to-resolve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-is-the-mamps-cyber-attack-chaos-taking-so-long-to-resolve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some M&amp;S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands food availability should be back to normal by the end of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/some-mamps-stores-left-with-empty-shelves-after-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/some-mamps-stores-left-with-empty-shelves-after-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot vacuums 'could water plants or play with cat']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists, including researchers in Bath, have come up with 100 proposed uses for the robots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/robot-vacuums-could-water-plants-or-play-with-cat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/robot-vacuums-could-water-plants-or-play-with-cat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is bug hunting and why is it changing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-bug-hunting-and-why-is-it-changing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-bug-hunting-and-why-is-it-changing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mamps-customers-in-limbo-as-cyber-attack-chaos-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mamps-customers-in-limbo-as-cyber-attack-chaos-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for ban on AI apps creating naked images of children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children fear anyone could create sexual deepfake images of them, the children's commissioner says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/call-for-ban-on-ai-apps-creating-naked-images-of-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/call-for-ban-on-ai-apps-creating-naked-images-of-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-armenia-is-trying-to-build-a-silicon-valley-in-the-caucasus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-armenia-is-trying-to-build-a-silicon-valley-in-the-caucasus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mamps-stops-online-orders-and-issues-refunds-after-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mamps-stops-online-orders-and-issues-refunds-after-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&amp;S shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cyber-attack-causes-further-chaos-for-mamps-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cyber-attack-causes-further-chaos-for-mamps-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can you keep your child safe online?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-can-you-keep-your-child-safe-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-can-you-keep-your-child-safe-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/overhaul-algorithms-and-age-checks-or-face-fines-tech-firms-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/overhaul-algorithms-and-age-checks-or-face-fines-tech-firms-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-crypto-soars-as-president-offers-dinner-to-top-holders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-crypto-soars-as-president-offers-dinner-to-top-holders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-still-posing-serious-risks-to-children-campaigners-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-still-posing-serious-risks-to-children-campaigners-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' &euro;700m EU fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-and-meta-attack-unfair-euro700m-eu-fines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-and-meta-attack-unfair-euro700m-eu-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp defends 'optional' AI tool that cannot be turned off]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Meta says the AI chatbot is a "good thing", some users have shared their frustrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-defends-optional-ai-tool-that-cannot-be-turned-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-defends-optional-ai-tool-that-cannot-be-turned-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT-maker wants to buy Google Chrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[An OpenAI executive told a US judge the company would be interested in buying the popular browser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-maker-wants-to-buy-google-chrome/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-maker-wants-to-buy-google-chrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-to-reduce-doge-role-after-tesla-profits-plunge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-to-reduce-doge-role-after-tesla-profits-plunge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber attack on M&amp;S leads to click and collect delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cyber-attack-on-mamps-leads-to-click-and-collect-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cyber-attack-on-mamps-leads-to-click-and-collect-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamers shocked as Elder Scrolls IV revealed and launched on same day]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a long-awaited remaster of the classic video game, which originally released back in 2006.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gamers-shocked-as-elder-scrolls-iv-revealed-and-launched-on-same-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gamers-shocked-as-elder-scrolls-iv-revealed-and-launched-on-same-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says]]></title><description><![CDATA[But it said it would still consider human involvement when selecting winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/films-made-with-ai-can-win-oscars-academy-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/films-made-with-ai-can-win-oscars-academy-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-sets-tariffs-of-up-to-3521-on-south-east-asia-solar-panels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-sets-tariffs-of-up-to-3521-on-south-east-asia-solar-panels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I won't put my relationships online again, says Lilly Sabri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The influencer explains how she rebuilt her life after a podcast implicated her fianc&eacute; had had an affair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-wont-put-my-relationships-online-again-says-lilly-sabri/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-wont-put-my-relationships-online-again-says-lilly-sabri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artists push back against AI dolls with their own creations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artists hit back on social media to warn artificial intelligence may be endangering their livelihoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/artists-push-back-against-ai-dolls-with-their-own-creations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/artists-push-back-against-ai-dolls-with-their-own-creations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck]]></title><description><![CDATA[China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/designed-in-us-made-in-china-why-apple-is-stuck/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/designed-in-us-made-in-china-why-apple-is-stuck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia: The AI chip giant caught between US and China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Led by Jensen Huang, dubbed the 'Taylor Swift of tech', the chip giant has become pivotal in the race for AI supremacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-the-ai-chip-giant-caught-between-us-and-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-the-ai-chip-giant-caught-between-us-and-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the second major case Google has lost in a year, after it was found to have a monopoly on online search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-has-illegal-advertising-monopoly-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-has-illegal-advertising-monopoly-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift']]></title><description><![CDATA[The social platform is testing age checks using facial scanning for access to sensitive content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/discords-face-scanning-age-checks-start-of-a-bigger-shift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/discords-face-scanning-age-checks-start-of-a-bigger-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla whistleblower wins latest legal battle in fight against Musk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-whistleblower-wins-latest-legal-battle-in-fight-against-musk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-whistleblower-wins-latest-legal-battle-in-fight-against-musk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Scammers used fake app to steal from me in person']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fake bank apps mimic legitimate mobile banking platforms, allowing fraudsters walk away with high-value items.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/scammers-used-fake-app-to-steal-from-me-in-person/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/scammers-used-fake-app-to-steal-from-me-in-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shein and Temu warn tariffs will raise prices in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firms said operating expenses have risen "due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/shein-and-temu-warn-tariffs-will-raise-prices-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/shein-and-temu-warn-tariffs-will-raise-prices-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify 'back and functioning normally' after global outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downdetector, which tracks platforms, showed more than 20,000 people reported Spotify was not working on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spotify-back-and-functioning-normally-after-global-outage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spotify-back-and-functioning-normally-after-global-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The monthly AI or real quiz: April 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-monthly-ai-or-real-quiz-april-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-monthly-ai-or-real-quiz-april-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trumps-chips-strategy-the-us-will-struggle-to-take-on-asia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trumps-chips-strategy-the-us-will-struggle-to-take-on-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister's X account hacked to promote crypto scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP's office says "steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ministers-x-account-hacked-to-promote-crypto-scam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ministers-x-account-hacked-to-promote-crypto-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US government is seeking to break up Meta by forcing a spinoff of Instagram or WhatsApp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mark-zuckerberg-defends-meta-in-social-media-monopoly-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mark-zuckerberg-defends-meta-in-social-media-monopoly-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/finlands-bid-to-win-europes-start-up-crown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/finlands-bid-to-win-europes-start-up-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/landmark-antitrust-trial-could-force-zuckerberg-to-sell-instagram/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/landmark-antitrust-trial-could-force-zuckerberg-to-sell-instagram/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are semiconductors and why is Trump targeting them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president has said he will unveil new tariffs targeting some electronics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-are-semiconductors-and-why-is-trump-targeting-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-are-semiconductors-and-why-is-trump-targeting-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 price jumps &pound;40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The digital, disc-free edition of Sony's console has increased by roughly &pound;70 since it first went on sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ps5-price-jumps-pound40-as-sony-cites-challenging-market-conditions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ps5-price-jumps-pound40-as-sony-cites-challenging-market-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/everyones-jumping-on-the-ai-doll-trend-but-what-are-the-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/everyones-jumping-on-the-ai-doll-trend-but-what-are-the-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-sues-elon-musk-claiming-bad-faith-tactics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/openai-sues-elon-musk-claiming-bad-faith-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed 'privacy nightmare']]></title><description><![CDATA[Recall had been dubbed a "privacy nightmare" but has made changes since its original launch was pulled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-rolls-out-ai-screenshot-tool-dubbed-privacy-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-rolls-out-ai-screenshot-tool-dubbed-privacy-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will iPhones cost more because of Trump's tariffs on China?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-iphones-cost-more-because-of-trumps-tariffs-on-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-iphones-cost-more-because-of-trumps-tariffs-on-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/leave-school-phone-bans-to-head-teachers-childrens-commissioner-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/leave-school-phone-bans-to-head-teachers-childrens-commissioner-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Ofcom probe launched into suicide site exposed by BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/first-ofcom-probe-launched-into-suicide-site-exposed-by-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/first-ofcom-probe-launched-into-suicide-site-exposed-by-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/astro-bot-dominates-bafta-games-awards-with-five-wins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/astro-bot-dominates-bafta-games-awards-with-five-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk labels Trump trade adviser 'moron' over Tesla comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Navarro had described Musk's electric car company as a "car assembler" rather than manufacturer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-labels-trump-trade-adviser-moron-over-tesla-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-labels-trump-trade-adviser-moron-over-tesla-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta expands restrictions for teen users to Facebook and Messenger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The system imposes more restricted settings on younger users - though campaigners say it's unclear what difference they make.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-expands-restrictions-for-teen-users-to-facebook-and-messenger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-expands-restrictions-for-teen-users-to-facebook-and-messenger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-revolution-is-under-way-in-indias-trainer-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-revolution-is-under-way-in-indias-trainer-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apples-encryption-row-with-uk-should-not-be-secret-court-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apples-encryption-row-with-uk-should-not-be-secret-court-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's X to clamp down on parody accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-x-to-clamp-down-on-parody-accounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-x-to-clamp-down-on-parody-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-extends-deadline-to-keep-tiktok-running-in-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-extends-deadline-to-keep-tiktok-running-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's trying to buy TikTok?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oracle, Microsoft and the founder of OnlyFans are also among names that have cropped up as the president seeks to broker a deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whos-trying-to-buy-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whos-trying-to-buy-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will &pound;75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2's Mario Kart?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a lot of excitement about the new console - but also concern about the high price of its games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-pound75-be-the-new-normal-for-video-games-after-switch-2s-mario-kart/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-pound75-be-the-new-normal-for-video-games-after-switch-2s-mario-kart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta and Pinterest make secret donation to Molly Russell charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta and Pinterest have agreed to donate to a charity set up in the name of schoolgirl Molly Russell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-and-pinterest-make-secret-donation-to-molly-russell-charity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-and-pinterest-make-secret-donation-to-molly-russell-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo pulls Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[It unveiled the console on Wednesday just hours before the president announced a wave of global tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nintendo-pulls-switch-2-pre-orders-in-us-over-trump-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nintendo-pulls-switch-2-pre-orders-in-us-over-trump-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's one of the world's biggest companies - we get exclusive access to the Seattle HQ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/business-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/business-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 - was it worth it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-played-the-75-mario-kart-world-on-switch-2-was-it-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-played-the-75-mario-kart-world-on-switch-2-was-it-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance confident TikTok will be sold in US as deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the increasing number of potential buyers, neither the app nor its Chinese owner have confirmed they will do a deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vance-confident-tiktok-will-be-sold-in-us-as-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/vance-confident-tiktok-will-be-sold-in-us-as-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Google AI presented my April Fools' story as real news']]></title><description><![CDATA[Journalist Ben Black was "shocked" to discover his fake news from five years ago used by AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-ai-presented-my-april-fools-story-as-real-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-ai-presented-my-april-fools-story-as-real-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-sales-plunge-after-elon-musk-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-sales-plunge-after-elon-musk-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo announces Switch 2 release date - and a new Mario Kart game]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a million people watched online as details of the long awaited successor to the hit console were announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nintendo-announces-switch-2-release-date-and-a-new-mario-kart-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nintendo-announces-switch-2-release-date-and-a-new-mario-kart-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/parents-allowed-to-block-childrens-games-and-friends-on-roblox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/parents-allowed-to-block-childrens-games-and-friends-on-roblox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The research found a correlation between looking at a screen in bed and reporting insomnia and sleep loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/screen-time-in-bed-linked-to-worse-sleep-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/screen-time-in-bed-linked-to-worse-sleep-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could TikTok be banned again and who might buy it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president says he would like TikTok to 'remain alive' as his extended deadline for its sale-or-ban approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-tiktok-be-banned-again-and-who-might-buy-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-tiktok-be-banned-again-and-who-might-buy-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online]]></title><description><![CDATA[The often-explicit pictures are being stored without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to a hack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/kink-and-lgbt-dating-apps-exposed-15m-private-user-images-online/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/kink-and-lgbt-dating-apps-exposed-15m-private-user-images-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['UK crowds are the best': Does home advantage make a difference in esports?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rocket League Championship Series Birmingham Major brings together the 16 best teams in the world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-crowds-are-the-best-does-home-advantage-make-a-difference-in-esports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-crowds-are-the-best-does-home-advantage-make-a-difference-in-esports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk's xAI buys his social media platform X]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musks-xai-buys-his-social-media-platform-x/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musks-xai-buys-his-social-media-platform-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Center Parcs removes X account from website after fake account set up]]></title><description><![CDATA[An IT consultant took charge of the Center Parcs UK's handle after the firm deactivated its account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/center-parcs-removes-x-account-from-website-after-fake-account-set-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/center-parcs-removes-x-account-from-website-after-fake-account-set-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amateur photographers hope to fix Wikipedia's 'terrible' pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site is littered with awful photos, particularly of celebrities - but a volunteer project is trying to fix that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amateur-photographers-hope-to-fix-wikipedias-terrible-pictures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amateur-photographers-hope-to-fix-wikipedias-terrible-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shenzhen-based Tencent, which owns the popular messaging app WeChat, will hold about a quarter of a new subsidiary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/assassins-creed-maker-gets-125bn-chinese-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/assassins-creed-maker-gets-125bn-chinese-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for social media?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whats-next-for-social-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whats-next-for-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H&amp;M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hampm-to-use-digital-clones-of-models-in-ads-and-social-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hampm-to-use-digital-clones-of-models-in-ads-and-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OnlyFans fined over user age-check information failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site - which is known for hosting explicit material - gave inaccurate information about age verification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/onlyfans-fined-over-user-age-check-information-failings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/onlyfans-fined-over-user-age-check-information-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media ban not practical or effective, teens say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-ban-not-practical-or-effective-teens-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-ban-not-practical-or-effective-teens-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-tariffs-may-be-cut-to-seal-tiktok-sale-trump-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/china-tariffs-may-be-cut-to-seal-tiktok-sale-trump-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nhs-software-provider-fined-3m-over-data-breach-after-ransomware-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nhs-software-provider-fined-3m-over-data-breach-after-ransomware-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/atomfall-how-a-forgotten-nuclear-disaster-inspired-a-video-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/atomfall-how-a-forgotten-nuclear-disaster-inspired-a-video-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/23andme-users-struggle-to-delete-their-highly-sensitive-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/23andme-users-struggle-to-delete-their-highly-sensitive-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say using even such a privacy-focussed platform for national security matters is very unusual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-the-signal-messaging-app-and-how-secure-is-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-the-signal-messaging-app-and-how-secure-is-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life: Living life with a mind-reading chip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noland Arbaugh has a chip in his brain to translate his thoughts into computer commands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-living-life-with-a-mind-reading-chip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-living-life-with-a-mind-reading-chip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chinese-electric-carmaker-byd-sales-beat-tesla/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chinese-electric-carmaker-byd-sales-beat-tesla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm is considering asking people to pay to remove ads if they do not want their data to be tracked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-considers-charging-for-ad-free-facebook-and-instagram-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-considers-charging-for-ad-free-facebook-and-instagram-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dna-testing-site-23andme-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/dna-testing-site-23andme-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain - thanks to Elon Musk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noland Arbaugh tells the BBC how being the first Neuralink patient has changed his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-man-with-a-mind-reading-chip-in-his-brain-thanks-to-elon-musk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-man-with-a-mind-reading-chip-in-his-brain-thanks-to-elon-musk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Click]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lara Lewington explores how technology and AI are transforming what it means to be human.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/click/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/click/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss's online safety advice sparks debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/honest-or-unrealistic-roblox-bosss-online-safety-advice-sparks-debate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/honest-or-unrealistic-roblox-bosss-online-safety-advice-sparks-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss' online safety advice sparks debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/honest-or-unrealistic-roblox-boss-online-safety-advice-sparks-debate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/honest-or-unrealistic-roblox-boss-online-safety-advice-sparks-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chubby filter' pulled from TikTok after user backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics say the AI tool - which made people look overweight - was a form of body-shaming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chubby-filter-pulled-from-tiktok-after-user-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chubby-filter-pulled-from-tiktok-after-user-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A union says it should instead pay drivers more so they can take time off with their families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uber-offers-20-hours-of-free-childcare-in-bid-to-lure-female-drivers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uber-offers-20-hours-of-free-childcare-in-bid-to-lure-female-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man files complaint after ChatGPT said he killed his children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Norwegian man says the chatbot's maker OpenAI should be fined over the completely inaccurate information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-files-complaint-after-chatgpt-said-he-killed-his-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-files-complaint-after-chatgpt-said-he-killed-his-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US attorney general said a wave of vandalism and arson attacks at Tesla dealerships is "domestic terrorism".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-vandals-face-up-to-20-years-in-prison-says-attorney-general/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-vandals-face-up-to-20-years-in-prison-says-attorney-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-slow-but-steady-advance-of-driverless-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-slow-but-steady-advance-of-driverless-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-elon-musks-grok-is-kicking-up-a-storm-in-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-elon-musks-grok-is-kicking-up-a-storm-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google agrees to pay $28m in racial bias lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant confirmed it had "reached a resolution" but rejected the allegations made against it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-agrees-to-pay-28m-in-racial-bias-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-agrees-to-pay-28m-in-racial-bias-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life: Archiving achievement]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the US government&rsquo;s crackdown on diversity deleted women&rsquo;s military contributions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-archiving-achievement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-archiving-achievement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/subsea-fibre-cables-can-listen-out-for-sabotage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/subsea-fibre-cables-can-listen-out-for-sabotage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/disasters-spur-investment-in-flood-and-fire-risk-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/disasters-spur-investment-in-flood-and-fire-risk-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telegram founder allowed to leave France following arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The billionaire has been accused of failing to properly moderate his app to reduce criminality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/telegram-founder-allowed-to-leave-france-following-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/telegram-founder-allowed-to-leave-france-following-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families want a website showing deaths of their loved ones to be taken down, as the online regulator gets new powers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/shut-vile-death-video-site-families-say-as-ofcom-gets-new-powers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/shut-vile-death-video-site-families-say-as-ofcom-gets-new-powers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's not a competition! The collaborative video game loved by players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josef Fares has found big success with co-operative two player games. Why are more doing the same?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/its-not-a-competition-the-collaborative-video-game-loved-by-players/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/its-not-a-competition-the-collaborative-video-game-loved-by-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-encrypted-data-row-hearing-begins-in-secret/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-encrypted-data-row-hearing-begins-in-secret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two judges order Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The workers were laid off as part of the president's plan to scale back the size of the US government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/two-judges-order-trump-administration-to-give-fired-workers-their-jobs-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/two-judges-order-trump-administration-to-give-fired-workers-their-jobs-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/huawei-lobbyists-held-in-belgium-raids-over-eu-corruption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/huawei-lobbyists-held-in-belgium-raids-over-eu-corruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/keep-kids-off-roblox-if-youre-worried-its-ceo-tells-parents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/keep-kids-off-roblox-if-youre-worried-its-ceo-tells-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-tech-firms-feel-pinch-from-china-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-tech-firms-feel-pinch-from-china-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is amongst the highest-grossing mobile games in the world, with 30 million monthly players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/saudi-investment-fund-pays-35bn-to-capture-pokmon-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/saudi-investment-fund-pays-35bn-to-capture-pokmon-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret hearing on Friday in Apple and UK government data row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/secret-hearing-on-friday-in-apple-and-uk-government-data-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/secret-hearing-on-friday-in-apple-and-uk-government-data-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global smartwatch sales fall for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market researchers say the slumping popularity of the market-leading Apple Watch was to blame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/global-smartwatch-sales-fall-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/global-smartwatch-sales-fall-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Chromecast users' fury at second day of TV streaming issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google says it is aware of an issue impacting some Chromecast devices and is working to fix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-chromecast-users-fury-at-second-day-of-tv-streaming-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-chromecast-users-fury-at-second-day-of-tv-streaming-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Garbage' to blame Ukraine for massive X outage, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The claim has been made by the platform's owner Elon Musk, a vocal critic of Ukraine and its president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/garbage-to-blame-ukraine-for-massive-x-outage-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/garbage-to-blame-ukraine-for-massive-x-outage-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why people are cutting back their online profile]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-people-are-cutting-back-their-online-profile/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-people-are-cutting-back-their-online-profile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/from-chatbots-to-intelligent-toys-how-ai-is-booming-in-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/from-chatbots-to-intelligent-toys-how-ai-is-booming-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers']]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/software-bug-at-firm-left-nhs-data-vulnerable-to-hackers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/software-bug-at-firm-left-nhs-data-vulnerable-to-hackers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/north-korean-hackers-cash-out-hundreds-of-millions-from-15bn-bybit-hack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/north-korean-hackers-cash-out-hundreds-of-millions-from-15bn-bybit-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A pig in lipstick': Trump's strategic Bitcoin reserve criticised]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-pig-in-lipstick-trumps-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-criticised/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/a-pig-in-lipstick-trumps-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-criticised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandmother gets X-rated message after Apple AI fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Littlejohn said she was shocked and then laughed when she received the error strewn voicemail transcription.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/grandmother-gets-x-rated-message-after-apple-ai-fail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/grandmother-gets-x-rated-message-after-apple-ai-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to make phone use safer for teens watered down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP behind the bill says proposals have been altered in a bid to gain government support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/plan-to-make-phone-use-safer-for-teens-watered-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/plan-to-make-phone-use-safer-for-teens-watered-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[It grounded flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spacex-rocket-explodes-raining-debris-from-sky-for-second-time-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/spacex-rocket-explodes-raining-debris-from-sky-for-second-time-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite opposition investors are still looking at deep-sea mining technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/deep-sea-mining-tech-advances-but-doubts-remain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/deep-sea-mining-tech-advances-but-doubts-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banks to pay customers millions after month's worth of IT outages]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs have discovered banking services went offline for more than 800 hours over a two year period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/banks-to-pay-customers-millions-after-months-worth-of-it-outages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/banks-to-pay-customers-millions-after-months-worth-of-it-outages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I wish my job didn't exist - the team that has to find child abuse images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mabel works for a firm that trawls the internet looking to remove the worst indecent images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-wish-my-job-didnt-exist-the-team-that-has-to-find-child-abuse-images/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/i-wish-my-job-didnt-exist-the-team-that-has-to-find-child-abuse-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000(&pound;58,200) for each hacked email inbox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-charges-chinese-hackers-who-targeted-dissidents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-charges-chinese-hackers-who-targeted-dissidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and been "defanged."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-competition-watchdog-drops-microsoft-openai-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-competition-watchdog-drops-microsoft-openai-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life: The doctor will see you now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-the-doctor-will-see-you-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-the-doctor-will-see-you-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant is appealing a government order for access to customers' private data, the BBC understands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-takes-legal-action-in-uk-data-privacy-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-takes-legal-action-in-uk-data-privacy-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hellblade 2 leads the way at Bafta Games Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astro Bot, Still Wakes the Deep and Thank Goodness You're Here! complete a varied field this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hellblade-2-leads-the-way-at-bafta-games-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hellblade-2-leads-the-way-at-bafta-games-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reported directive from the defence secretary comes during an American push to end the war in Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hegseth-orders-pause-in-us-cyber-offensive-against-russia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hegseth-orders-pause-in-us-cyber-offensive-against-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok investigated over use of children's data]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-investigated-over-use-of-childrens-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-investigated-over-use-of-childrens-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve']]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become "the Crypto Capital of the World".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/crypto-prices-rally-after-trump-backs-five-coins-for-crypto-reserve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/crypto-prices-rally-after-trump-backs-five-coins-for-crypto-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-says-it-has-resolved-technical-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-says-it-has-resolved-technical-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft announces Skype will close in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-announces-skype-will-close-in-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-announces-skype-will-close-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds Bank says app issues fixed after payday IT issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technical issues have affected UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lloyds-bank-says-app-issues-fixed-after-payday-it-issue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/lloyds-bank-says-app-issues-fixed-after-payday-it-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-ai-help-modernise-irelands-healthcare-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/can-ai-help-modernise-irelands-healthcare-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon joins quantum race with 'cat qubit' powered chip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prototype chip it dubs Ocelot follows similar announcements by Microsoft and Google]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-joins-quantum-race-with-cat-qubit-powered-chip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-joins-quantum-race-with-cat-qubit-powered-chip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram may launch separate Reels app to take on TikTok - report]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as Chinese-owned short-video app TikTok's future remains uncertain in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-may-launch-separate-reels-app-to-take-on-tiktok-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 02:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/instagram-may-launch-separate-reels-app-to-take-on-tiktok-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-intelligence-head-not-told-about-uks-secret-apple-data-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-intelligence-head-not-told-about-uks-secret-apple-data-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-an-ai-generated-video-of-gaza-reveals-about-trump-tactics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-an-ai-generated-video-of-gaza-reveals-about-trump-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexa relaunched with ambition to be 'your best digital friend']]></title><description><![CDATA[It is available from March and included in a Prime subscription - or $19.99 to non-members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/alexa-relaunched-with-ambition-to-be-your-best-digital-friend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/alexa-relaunched-with-ambition-to-be-your-best-digital-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist]]></title><description><![CDATA[ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/crypto-sleuths-join-hunt-for-15bn-stolen-in-biggest-ever-heist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/crypto-sleuths-join-hunt-for-15bn-stolen-in-biggest-ever-heist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump']]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-ai-tool-transcribed-the-word-racist-as-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-ai-tool-transcribed-the-word-racist-as-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla shares slump after European sales fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-shares-slump-after-european-sales-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-shares-slump-after-european-sales-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-apple-pulling-advanced-data-protection-means-for-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-apple-pulling-advanced-data-protection-means-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life: Could AI pick the next James Bond?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Amazon in charge of James Bond, could they use AI for scripts and casting?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-could-ai-pick-the-next-james-bond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-could-ai-pick-the-next-james-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans]]></title><description><![CDATA[It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/major-asia-bank-to-cut-4000-roles-as-ai-replaces-humans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/major-asia-bank-to-cut-4000-roles-as-ai-replaces-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countries compete to keep skilled young workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/countries-compete-to-keep-skilled-young-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/countries-compete-to-keep-skilled-young-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic visual effects studio Technicolor collapses in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with 'the majority' of its UK staff made redundant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/historic-visual-effects-studio-technicolor-collapses-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/historic-visual-effects-studio-technicolor-collapses-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Media internet restored after earlier outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet giant says it has 'fully restored' services for customers affected by its Monday outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/virgin-media-internet-restored-after-earlier-outage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/virgin-media-internet-restored-after-earlier-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/list-weekly-accomplishments-or-resign-musk-tells-us-federal-workers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/list-weekly-accomplishments-or-resign-musk-tells-us-federal-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-a-real-life-flying-car-takes-to-the-skies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-a-real-life-flying-car-takes-to-the-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-pulls-data-protection-tool-after-uk-government-security-row/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-pulls-data-protection-tool-after-uk-government-security-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cryptocurrency-theft-of-11bn-could-be-biggest-ever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/cryptocurrency-theft-of-11bn-could-be-biggest-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/coinbase-boss-claims-sec-will-drop-crypto-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/coinbase-boss-claims-sec-will-drop-crypto-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-does-jack-mas-return-to-the-spotlight-mean/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-does-jack-mas-return-to-the-spotlight-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-quantum-computers-disrupt-critical-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/will-quantum-computers-disrupt-critical-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children routinely using social media, Australian regulator says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It found they were easily able to bypass age checks on apps, which face being banned for under-16s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/children-routinely-using-social-media-australian-regulator-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/children-routinely-using-social-media-australian-regulator-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI cracks superbug problem in two days that took scientists years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lead researcher has told the BBC he was so astounded he assumed his computer had been hacked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-cracks-superbug-problem-in-two-days-that-took-scientists-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-cracks-superbug-problem-in-two-days-that-took-scientists-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is hoping its latest, lower cost iPhone model will boost sales of its flagship device.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-gambles-on-new-iphone-with-ai-features-at-lower-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-gambles-on-new-iphone-with-ai-features-at-lower-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft]]></title><description><![CDATA[It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/powerful-quantum-computers-in-years-not-decades-says-microsoft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/powerful-quantum-computers-in-years-not-decades-says-microsoft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life: Human life under the oceans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans are underway for humans to live and work in underwater habitats for long durations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-human-life-under-the-oceans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-human-life-under-the-oceans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hopeless' to potentially handy: law firm puts AI to the test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite 'incredible' progress AI tools still aren't up to the level of even a junior lawyer, research suggests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hopeless-to-potentially-handy-law-firm-puts-ai-to-the-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hopeless-to-potentially-handy-law-firm-puts-ai-to-the-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina's President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Javier Milei says he was acting in "good faith" when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/argentinas-president-milei-denies-crypto-fraud-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/argentinas-president-milei-denies-crypto-fraud-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDance]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/deepseek-shared-user-data-with-tiktok-owner-bytedance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/deepseek-shared-user-data-with-tiktok-owner-bytedance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too many video games, too little time - but could that be changing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/too-many-video-games-too-little-time-but-could-that-be-changing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/too-many-video-games-too-little-time-but-could-that-be-changing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hair: 'It&rsquo;s just thrown away but it's gold']]></title><description><![CDATA[India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hair-itrsquos-just-thrown-away-but-its-gold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hair-itrsquos-just-thrown-away-but-its-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-plans-globe-spanning-sub-sea-internet-cable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-plans-globe-spanning-sub-sea-internet-cable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/argentina-president-faces-impeachment-calls-over-crypto-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/argentina-president-faces-impeachment-calls-over-crypto-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about howit manages users' data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/s-korea-removes-deepseek-from-app-stores-over-privacy-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/s-korea-removes-deepseek-from-app-stores-over-privacy-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk v Altman: What might really be behind failed bid for OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk's goal might be hindering the growth potential of the AI firm of his rival Sam Altman, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-v-altman-what-might-really-be-behind-failed-bid-for-openai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/musk-v-altman-what-might-really-be-behind-failed-bid-for-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/critics-say-new-google-rules-put-profits-over-privacy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/critics-say-new-google-rules-put-profits-over-privacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data]]></title><description><![CDATA[They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-politicians-furious-at-uk-demand-for-encrypted-apple-data/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-politicians-furious-at-uk-demand-for-encrypted-apple-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-returns-to-apple-and-google-app-stores-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-returns-to-apple-and-google-app-stores-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/scientists-work-on-superhuman-vision-systems-for-robots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/scientists-work-on-superhuman-vision-systems-for-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-maps-blocks-gulf-of-america-reviews-after-rename-criticism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-maps-blocks-gulf-of-america-reviews-after-rename-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Google boss fears for AI 'Bin Laden scenario']]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ex-google-boss-fears-for-ai-bin-laden-scenario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ex-google-boss-fears-for-ai-bin-laden-scenario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/unofficial-tiktok-downloads-surge-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/unofficial-tiktok-downloads-surge-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in surprise White House appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-denies-hostile-takeover-of-government-in-surprise-white-house-appearance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-denies-hostile-takeover-of-government-in-surprise-white-house-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff use]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief technology officer of Hill Dickinson warned of the use of AI tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/law-firm-restricts-ai-after-significant-staff-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/law-firm-restricts-ai-after-significant-staff-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life: Decoding the brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-decoding-the-brain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-decoding-the-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-and-us-refuse-to-sign-international-ai-declaration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-and-us-refuse-to-sign-international-ai-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Why Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. BBC Verify explains why Google made the change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-why-google-maps-renamed-the-gulf-of-mexico/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-why-google-maps-renamed-the-gulf-of-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We are not for sale,' ChatGPT boss says after Musk bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's attorney confirmed he had submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/we-are-not-for-sale-chatgpt-boss-says-after-musk-bid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/we-are-not-for-sale-chatgpt-boss-says-after-musk-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data of four dead British teens may have been removed, says TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parents of four British teenagers are suing the social media firm over the deaths of their children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/data-of-four-dead-british-teens-may-have-been-removed-says-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/data-of-four-dead-british-teens-may-have-been-removed-says-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's head of news and current affairs says the developers of the tools are "playing with fire."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbots-unable-to-accurately-summarise-news-bbc-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbots-unable-to-accurately-summarise-news-bbc-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT boss says no thanks to Elon Musk-led $97bn bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The billionaire's attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed he submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-boss-says-no-thanks-to-elon-musk-led-97bn-bid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-boss-says-no-thanks-to-elon-musk-led-97bn-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do kindness influencers get criticised?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-do-kindness-influencers-get-criticised/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-do-kindness-influencers-get-criticised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macron shares his deepfakes for AI summit attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French president posted a montage of parodies featuring himself to promote an AI Summit in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/macron-shares-his-deepfakes-for-ai-summit-attention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/macron-shares-his-deepfakes-for-ai-summit-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's ex-UK ambassador clashes with 'AI godfather' on panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fu Ying also expressed regret about the impact of US-China tensions on the progress of AI safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chinas-ex-uk-ambassador-clashes-with-ai-godfather-on-panel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chinas-ex-uk-ambassador-clashes-with-ai-godfather-on-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation Network back online, firm says]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/playstation-network-back-online-firm-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/playstation-network-back-online-firm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion']]></title><description><![CDATA[Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/parents-suing-tiktok-over-childrens-deaths-say-it-has-no-compassion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/parents-suing-tiktok-over-childrens-deaths-say-it-has-no-compassion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-demands-access-to-apple-users-encrypted-data/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-demands-access-to-apple-users-encrypted-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok sued by parents of UK teens after alleged challenge deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuiton Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-sued-by-parents-of-uk-teens-after-alleged-challenge-deaths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-sued-by-parents-of-uk-teens-after-alleged-challenge-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/concern-uks-ai-ambitions-could-lead-to-water-shortages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 02:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/concern-uks-ai-ambitions-could-lead-to-water-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google remakes Super Bowl ad after AI cheese gaffe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its Gemini tool wildly overestimated global gouda consumption in ad that was meant to show off its capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-remakes-super-bowl-ad-after-ai-cheese-gaffe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-remakes-super-bowl-ad-after-ai-cheese-gaffe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/world-leaders-set-to-vie-for-ai-domination-at-paris-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/world-leaders-set-to-vie-for-ai-domination-at-paris-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit community banned as user spat with Musk intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech billionaire had complained that some Reddit users were advocating violence against his staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/reddit-community-banned-as-user-spat-with-musk-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/reddit-community-banned-as-user-spat-with-musk-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile ban in schools not improving grades or behaviour, study suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mobile-ban-in-schools-not-improving-grades-or-behaviour-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mobile-ban-in-schools-not-improving-grades-or-behaviour-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern over Google ending ban on AI weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant previously ruled out applications that were "likely to cause harm".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/concern-over-google-ending-ban-on-ai-weapons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/concern-over-google-ending-ban-on-ai-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/school-phone-bans-dont-boost-grades-or-wellbeing-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/school-phone-bans-dont-boost-grades-or-wellbeing-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google drops pledge on AI use for weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-drops-pledge-on-ai-use-for-weapons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-drops-pledge-on-ai-use-for-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over security risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian government says the Chinese AI app is a threat to it and its assets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/australia-bans-deepseek-on-government-devices-over-security-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:24:00 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US?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-does-trumps-executive-order-mean-for-tiktok-and-who-might-buy-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-does-trumps-executive-order-mean-for-tiktok-and-who-might-buy-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/delay-to-tiktok-ban-gets-trump-sign-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/delay-to-tiktok-ban-gets-trump-sign-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/yes-minister-character-is-governments-new-ai-assistant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/yes-minister-character-is-governments-new-ai-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency]]></title><description><![CDATA[$Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/melania-trump-launches-her-own-cryptocurrency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/melania-trump-launches-her-own-cryptocurrency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-restores-service-in-us-after-trump-pledge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-restores-service-in-us-after-trump-pledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-how-tiktok-went-dark-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-how-tiktok-went-dark-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK set to introduce digital driving licences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-set-to-introduce-digital-driving-licences/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/uk-set-to-introduce-digital-driving-licences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok creators mourn app where 'overnight' success is possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some creators told the BBC they will start to diversify where they post their content and lean in to platforms like Instagram and YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-creators-mourn-app-where-overnight-success-is-possible/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-creators-mourn-app-where-overnight-success-is-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans and Chinese share jokes on 'alternative TikTok' as US ban looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[RedNote's Chinese users say it is the first time they have been able to speak directly to Americans online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/americans-and-chinese-share-jokes-on-alternative-tiktok-as-us-ban-looms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/americans-and-chinese-share-jokes-on-alternative-tiktok-as-us-ban-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: TikTokers say goodbye to their 'Chinese spy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Influencers have posted about leaving TikTok and moving to Rednote as the US is set to go ahead with a ban on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-tiktokers-say-goodbye-to-their-chinese-spy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/watch-tiktokers-say-goodbye-to-their-chinese-spy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTokers say goodbye to their 'Chinese spy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Influencers have posted about leaving TikTok and moving to Rednote as the US is set to go ahead with a ban on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktokers-say-goodbye-to-their-chinese-spy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktokers-say-goodbye-to-their-chinese-spy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is TikTok banned in the US? What to know after Supreme Court decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-tiktok-banned-in-the-us-what-to-know-after-supreme-court-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/is-tiktok-banned-in-the-us-what-to-know-after-supreme-court-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-suspends-error-strewn-ai-generated-news-alerts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-suspends-error-strewn-ai-generated-news-alerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT scraps EV charging point scheme having only installed one]]></title><description><![CDATA[It hoped to turn 60,000 roadside green cabinets into chargers - but now says it will focus on wifi instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bt-scraps-ev-charging-point-scheme-having-only-installed-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bt-scraps-ev-charging-point-scheme-having-only-installed-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All porn sites must 'robustly' verify UK user ages by July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/all-porn-sites-must-robustly-verify-uk-user-ages-by-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/all-porn-sites-must-robustly-verify-uk-user-ages-by-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-markets-watchdog-sues-musk-over-twitter-stake-disclosure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-markets-watchdog-sues-musk-over-twitter-stake-disclosure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life: Trust and verify]]></title><description><![CDATA[This edition is all about facts, the future and finding our way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-trust-and-verify/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-trust-and-verify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google faces UK investigation over search dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK - the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-faces-uk-investigation-over-search-dominance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-faces-uk-investigation-over-search-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote as US ban looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A swarm of "TikTok refugees" has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-users-flock-to-chinese-app-rednote-as-us-ban-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-users-flock-to-chinese-app-rednote-as-us-ban-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk 'pure fiction']]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-says-report-of-possible-sale-to-musk-pure-fiction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-says-report-of-possible-sale-to-musk-pure-fiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gps-turn-to-ai-to-help-with-patient-workload/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gps-turn-to-ai-to-help-with-patient-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading tech firms are said to have committed &pound;14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pm-plans-to-unleash-ai-across-uk-to-boost-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/pm-plans-to-unleash-ai-across-uk-to-boost-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-pushes-back-on-call-to-end-diversity-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-pushes-back-on-call-to-end-diversity-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/online-safety-laws-unsatisfactory-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/online-safety-laws-unsatisfactory-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta and Amazon scale back diversity initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-and-amazon-scale-back-diversity-initiatives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-and-amazon-scale-back-diversity-initiatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-and-amazon-axe-diversity-initiatives-joining-us-corporate-rollback/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/meta-and-amazon-axe-diversity-initiatives-joining-us-corporate-rollback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US top court leans towards TikTok ban over security concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform with nearly 170 million American users is challenging a law that would see it banned in the US in a matter of days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-top-court-leans-towards-tiktok-ban-over-security-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-top-court-leans-towards-tiktok-ban-over-security-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-ai-uncovers-new-ways-to-tackle-difficult-diseases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-ai-uncovers-new-ways-to-tackle-difficult-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politics content to be pushed on all Instagram and Threads users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/politics-content-to-be-pushed-on-all-instagram-and-threads-users/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/politics-content-to-be-pushed-on-all-instagram-and-threads-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Huge problems' with Instagram and Facebook changes, says oversight board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/huge-problems-with-instagram-and-facebook-changes-says-oversight-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/huge-problems-with-instagram-and-facebook-changes-says-oversight-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/huge-problems-with-axing-fact-checkers-meta-oversight-board-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/huge-problems-with-axing-fact-checkers-meta-oversight-board-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-creator-denies-sisters-childhood-rape-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-creator-denies-sisters-childhood-rape-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life: A glimpse into the future of tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech Life is at CES in Las Vegas, one of the world&rsquo;s biggest consumer tech shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta says its platforms will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/facebook-and-instagram-get-rid-of-fact-checkers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/facebook-and-instagram-get-rid-of-fact-checkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-urged-to-withdraw-out-of-control-ai-news-alerts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-urged-to-withdraw-out-of-control-ai-news-alerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US designates Tencent a Chinese military company]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's embassy in Washington branded the move as an "unreasonable suppression" of its firms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-designates-tencent-a-chinese-military-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-designates-tencent-a-chinese-military-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia unveils robot ambitions and powerful new gaming chips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement was part of Mr Huang's address at CES, an annual technology show in Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-unveils-robot-ambitions-and-powerful-new-gaming-chips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-unveils-robot-ambitions-and-powerful-new-gaming-chips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ufc-boss-to-join-board-of-facebook-owner-meta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ufc-boss-to-join-board-of-facebook-owner-meta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple AI alert falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won darts final]]></title><description><![CDATA[An AI-generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-ai-alert-falsely-claimed-luke-littler-had-already-won-darts-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-ai-alert-falsely-claimed-luke-littler-had-already-won-darts-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nick-clegg-leaves-meta-ahead-of-trumps-return-as-us-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nick-clegg-leaves-meta-ahead-of-trumps-return-as-us-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-to-pay-95m-to-settle-siri-listening-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-to-pay-95m-to-settle-siri-listening-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-apple-is-offering-rare-iphone-discounts-in-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-apple-is-offering-rare-iphone-discounts-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court strikes down US net neutrality rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/court-strikes-down-us-net-neutrality-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/court-strikes-down-us-net-neutrality-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla sales stall as China's BYD closes in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla's ranking as the world's top electric vehicle seller is threatened after sales fell last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-sales-stall-as-chinas-byd-closes-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tesla-sales-stall-as-chinas-byd-closes-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/youtuber-mrbeast-announces-engagement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/youtuber-mrbeast-announces-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese firm got a boost from subsidies encouraging consumers to replace old cars with greener ones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chinas-byd-closes-in-on-tesla-as-sales-jump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 03:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chinas-byd-closes-in-on-tesla-as-sales-jump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/30-years-ago-tomorrows-world-predicted-2025-how-did-it-do/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/30-years-ago-tomorrows-world-predicted-2025-how-did-it-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life looks forward to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to know what&rsquo;s in store for the tech world in 2025? Tech Life has got you covered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-looks-forward-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-looks-forward-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/crypto-fugitive-do-kwon-extradited-to-us-over-40bn-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/crypto-fugitive-do-kwon-extradited-to-us-over-40bn-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about US visas Trump supporters are clashing over]]></title><description><![CDATA[A row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-we-know-about-us-visas-trump-supporters-are-clashing-over/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-we-know-about-us-visas-trump-supporters-are-clashing-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Christmas ruined' after Morrisons missed festive deliveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 'systems issues' delayed deliveries, some customers were left without food on Christmas Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/christmas-ruined-after-morrisons-missed-festive-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/christmas-ruined-after-morrisons-missed-festive-deliveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they're not the only games in town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gta-6-nintendos-new-console-and-what-else-to-watch-out-for-in-2025-gaming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/gta-6-nintendos-new-console-and-what-else-to-watch-out-for-in-2025-gaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-social-experiment-on-humanity-how-x-evolved-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-social-experiment-on-humanity-how-x-evolved-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-retro-hobby-that-can-help-boost-your-happiness-say-scientists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 02:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/the-retro-hobby-that-can-help-boost-your-happiness-say-scientists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/morrisons-christmas-delays-extend-to-second-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/morrisons-christmas-delays-extend-to-second-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 160 workers have been rescued from the car factory, according to local prosecutors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/brazil-shuts-byd-factory-site-over-slavery-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/brazil-shuts-byd-factory-site-over-slavery-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life's look back at the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look back at the high and lows of another fascinating twelve months in tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-lifes-look-back-at-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-lifes-look-back-at-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons apologises after discount and delivery issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/morrisons-apologises-after-discount-and-delivery-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/morrisons-apologises-after-discount-and-delivery-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Morrisons shops back to normal after discount 'nightmare']]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/some-morrisons-shops-back-to-normal-after-discount-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/some-morrisons-shops-back-to-normal-after-discount-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-suggests-fixes-to-its-search-monopoly/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/google-suggests-fixes-to-its-search-monopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/sega-considering-netflix-like-game-subscription-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/sega-considering-netflix-like-game-subscription-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/n-korea-hackers-stole-13bn-of-crypto-this-year-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/n-korea-hackers-stole-13bn-of-crypto-this-year-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-is-trained-to-spot-warning-signs-in-blood-tests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ai-is-trained-to-spot-warning-signs-in-blood-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-convicted-for-repeatedly-lying-about-inventing-bitcoin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/man-convicted-for-repeatedly-lying-about-inventing-bitcoin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reporters Without Borders has called for Apple to remove Apple Intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-urged-to-axe-ai-feature-after-false-headline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-urged-to-axe-ai-feature-after-false-headline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-supreme-court-to-hear-tiktok-challenge-to-potential-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/us-supreme-court-to-hear-tiktok-challenge-to-potential-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/worlds-first-bitcoin-nation-scales-back-crypto-dream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/worlds-first-bitcoin-nation-scales-back-crypto-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon union in US authorises strike ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-union-in-us-authorises-strike-ahead-of-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-union-in-us-authorises-strike-ahead-of-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon faces US strike threat ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-faces-us-strike-threat-ahead-of-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-faces-us-strike-threat-ahead-of-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-facebook-restricted-news-in-palestinian-territories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/how-facebook-restricted-news-in-palestinian-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple accused of using conflict minerals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-accused-of-using-conflict-minerals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/apple-accused-of-using-conflict-minerals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Life: Does the robotaxi have a future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-does-the-robotaxi-have-a-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-does-the-robotaxi-have-a-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, treats porn as a job perk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ofcom-apologises-for-ill-judged-porn-joke-job-ad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/ofcom-apologises-for-ill-judged-porn-joke-job-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump meets TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-meets-tiktok-ceo-as-ban-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/trump-meets-tiktok-ceo-as-ban-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could AI help prevent diabetes-related sight loss?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-ai-help-prevent-diabetes-related-sight-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/could-ai-help-prevent-diabetes-related-sight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-aware-of-warehouse-injury-risk-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-aware-of-warehouse-injury-risk-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-given-last-chance-to-tackle-illegal-posts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/social-media-given-last-chance-to-tackle-illegal-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $106,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen by more than 50% since Donald Trump's election victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bitcoin-hits-new-record-high-of-more-than-106000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bitcoin-hits-new-record-high-of-more-than-106000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bbc-complains-to-apple-over-misleading-shooting-headline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/bbc-complains-to-apple-over-misleading-shooting-headline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed "the biggest night in gaming".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/game-awards-2024-astro-bot-wins-game-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/game-awards-2024-astro-bot-wins-game-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/n-korea-made-millions-from-remote-work-scheme-us-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/n-korea-made-millions-from-remote-work-scheme-us-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 'digital twins' could speed up drug discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI can create digital humans and digital organs that can be used in clinical trials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-digital-twins-could-speed-up-drug-discovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/why-digital-twins-could-speed-up-drug-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial chatbot's safety measures 'a sticking plaster']]></title><description><![CDATA[Character.ai is facing legal action in the US over claims a bot on the site encouraged a teenager to kill his parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/controversial-chatbots-safety-measures-a-sticking-plaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/controversial-chatbots-safety-measures-a-sticking-plaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appears to be the latest attempt by the Meta boss to build a closer relationship with the incoming president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-donates-1m-to-trump-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-donates-1m-to-trump-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/australia-to-force-tech-giants-to-keep-paying-for-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/australia-to-force-tech-giants-to-keep-paying-for-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-and-instagram-restored-after-meta-outages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/whatsapp-and-instagram-restored-after-meta-outages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-security]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hack has left some hungry customers unable to make online orders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hackers-find-hole-in-krispy-kreme-doughnuts-cyber-security/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/hackers-find-hole-in-krispy-kreme-doughnuts-cyber-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatbot 'encouraged teen to kill parents over screen time limit']]></title><description><![CDATA[Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/chatbot-encouraged-teen-to-kill-parents-over-screen-time-limit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:15:00 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21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tech-life-cyber-warfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon and eBay to pay 'fair share' for e-waste recycling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firms which produce e-cigarettes will also be asked to pay more towards UK recycling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-and-ebay-to-pay-fair-share-for-e-waste-recycling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/amazon-and-ebay-to-pay-fair-share-for-e-waste-recycling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret Level creator fears fans, not critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creators of Prime Video's new video game-inspired show say pleasing fans and newcomers is daunting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/secret-level-creator-fears-fans-not-critics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/secret-level-creator-fears-fans-not-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-rage-baiting-and-why-is-it-profitable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/what-is-rage-baiting-and-why-is-it-profitable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia targeted by China in new chip war probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation follows a US decision to further restrict sales to chip equipment makers in China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-targeted-by-china-in-new-chip-war-probe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-targeted-by-china-in-new-chip-war-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The app says the Supreme Court - and incoming Trump administration - needs more time to consider the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-asks-for-emergency-pause-to-looming-us-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/research-and-development/tiktok-asks-for-emergency-pause-to-looming-us-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing 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