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Armed police handcuff teen after AI mistakes crisp packet for gun in US

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 10:24am
Taki Allen, 16, said he was eating a bag of Doritos after football practice before being handcuffed by police.

Tech bosses could stop mobile phone theft, say MPs

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 9:14am
The chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says "robust technical measures" could help reduce phone thefts.

Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 7:03pm
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model

JLR cyber-attack caused UK car production to hit 70-year low for September

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 7:01pm
It is the lowest number of cars made in any September in the UK since 1952, including the pandemic.

President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 5:05pm
Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.

Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 2:08pm
Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal

No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 1:00pm
The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.

Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 8:08am
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.

What's the best way to detect and destroy drones?

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 4:53am
Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones.

Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 11:18pm
The tech giant also announced a new robotic arm and an AI tool to improve efficiency at its warehouses.

Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 11:18pm
The tech giant says the glasses are designed for its delivery drivers rather than the general public.

Tesla profits slide despite record revenue

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:14pm
Elon Musk's electric car maker reported record revenue as US buyers rushed to secure a key tax credit.

Tesla profits slide despite record revenue

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:14pm
Elon Musk's electric car maker reported record revenue as US buyers rushed to secure a key tax credit.

Apple may be forced to allow rival app stores in UK

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:07am
The Competition and Markets Authority says the tech giant dominates the smartphone market along with Google.

Apple may be forced to allow rival app stores in UK

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:07am
The Competition and Markets Authority says the tech giant dominates the smartphone market along with Google.

JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 2:25am
The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.

JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 2:25am
The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 8:13pm
ChatGPT Atlas was unveiled as the company seeks new ways to corral users to its online offerings.

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 8:13pm
ChatGPT Atlas was unveiled as the company seeks new ways to corral users to its online offerings.

AWS outage: Are we relying too much on US big tech?

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 3:14pm
Monday's enormous outage has sharpened the debate over whether the world is too reliant on a few US firms.

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