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

The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

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Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.

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

Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.

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California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach

Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

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

The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"

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Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans

The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.

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Google worker charged for using internal data to make $1.2m on Polymarket

A longtime Google employee was charged in New York on Wednesday for breaking insider trading laws.

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Porn company fined £600,000 by Ofcom over age check failings

Ofcom said Youngtek Solutions Ltd did not have checks between July and September 2025, but has since brought in verification.

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Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos could put her out of business

Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

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Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned

The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

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What is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom?

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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

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Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.

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From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight

Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.

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Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads

A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".

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'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending

Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.

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UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s

The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.

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Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district

The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.

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Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

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SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

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US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox

Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.

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Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop

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We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers.

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Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial

The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.

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Satellites and AI used to track UK hedgehogs in bid to slow decline

Researchers hope the project will also help to identify barriers preventing hedgehogs from finding food and mates in the wild.

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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?

Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.

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Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman

Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".

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Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.

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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.

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X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK

Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.

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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial

As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

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AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

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'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system

The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security.

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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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TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors

While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.

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Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK

The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

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Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?

The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

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Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees

Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.

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In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

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Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

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Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future

After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?

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A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.

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US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI

New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.

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Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users

UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

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Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts

The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.

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Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

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Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it

Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.

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Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

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