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Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:25am
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.

Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:13am
Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 10:21am
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 10:16am
"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.

Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 6:46am
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".

Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 1:18am
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:01pm
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.

Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 5:47pm
The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

Tech Life

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 3:30pm
The tech company announces its new Majorana 2 chip.

Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 3:24pm
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts

Tue, 06/02/2026 - 7:40am
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 7:05pm
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 2:58pm
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 10:00am
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.

Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started

Sat, 05/30/2026 - 6:23pm
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

Tech Now

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 9:00pm
Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.

'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 9:55am
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 7:36pm
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 2:28pm
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 6:22am
The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"

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