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Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.
Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet
Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?
Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, blaming rising chip costs
Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".
IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month.
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Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.
How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.
Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.
It's not just about nudity warns actress - the complex reality of images and online abuse
Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn.
It's not just about nudity warns actress - the complex reality of images and online abuse
Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn.
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.