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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