Why big tech is betting on cute mascots

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

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WhatsApp launches 'incognito' AI chat with private disappearing messages

A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

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Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users

The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.

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Thousands of Waymo robotaxis recalled over risk of entering flooded roads

The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.

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Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?

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Sam Altman: Elon Musk wanted control of OpenAI even after death

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

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Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data

The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.

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Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children

The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.

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Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

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TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

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International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools

A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

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Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence

While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

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Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.

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