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New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 1:57am
Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 7:09pm
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 3:56pm
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 8:03am
Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.

White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 8:37pm
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 3:05pm
The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 9:41am
The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 7:04pm
Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 5:30pm
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:15am
The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 8:05am
The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.

Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 6:02am
The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.

Tech Life

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 5:30pm
Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?

Tech Life

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 5:30pm
Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 2:57pm
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 8:06am
The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.

Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 8:06am
The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.

Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 9:05pm
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 7:35pm
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

Mon, 04/13/2026 - 11:10am
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.

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