Saturday, 31 January 2026

Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

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Friday, 30 January 2026

TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to begin

Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube parent Google.

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Thursday, 29 January 2026

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions

Under the plan, access to the Meta platforms' core services would remain free.

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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Is China quietly winning the AI race?

The BBC's Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.

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Tuesday, 27 January 2026

TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business

The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.

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Monday, 26 January 2026

Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly

The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.

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EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.

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What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.

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How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people - often using age-old tricks

As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.

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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users

OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.

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Sunday, 25 January 2026

Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

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Friday, 23 January 2026

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?

The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

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Thursday, 22 January 2026

The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool

Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

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Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems

The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".

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Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?

The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.

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How would a social media ban for under-16s work?

BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains.

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Monday, 19 January 2026

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

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X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash

Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.

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Tech Now

From Las Vegas, the latest trends and innovations at CES 2026.

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Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password

The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

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Friday, 16 January 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes

Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.

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Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears

Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

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Thursday, 15 January 2026

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

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Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales on where the name comes from

The site's co-founder speaks to the BBC for the online encyclopedia's 25th anniversary.

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Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password

The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

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X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says

The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records

The firm says its chatbot sees health and wellbeing questions from 230 million people every week.

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Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Tech Life

The latest gadgets, the future in assistive tech and upcoming gaming releases in 2026.

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Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears

Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

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Monday, 12 January 2026

AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050?

We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050

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Sunday, 11 January 2026

Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease

Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.

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Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes

Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".

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Friday, 9 January 2026

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

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Cool future tech at CES!

The technology show CES is back for another year in Las Vegas in America.

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Thursday, 8 January 2026

Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus

The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction.

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Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

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AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050?

We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050

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Tuesday, 6 January 2026

Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes

The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

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Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026

The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

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Monday, 5 January 2026

Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside

The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

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Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

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Sunday, 4 January 2026

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

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Friday, 2 January 2026

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash

The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.

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Tech Life

We bring you Tech Life highlights from a fascinating year in global tech.

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Thursday, 1 January 2026

UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

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TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

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