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Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2plmM3k

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Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f7jBMyI

Football and other premium TV being pirated at 'industrial scale'

New research singles out the Amazon Fire Stick as the most popular means of accessing illegal streams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VUB5XF8

Temu's Chinese owner sees profits plunge as trade war bites

US-listed shares of PDD Holdings fell over 13% on Tuesday as the firm said its profit had almost halved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HXhx6mw

'World's greatest designer' Jony Ive joins OpenAI to 'reimagine' computers

The man who designed the iPad, iMac and iPhone will try to come up with a new generation of products for the AI era. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zScUiBu

Victoria's Secret takes down US website after 'security incident'

Some in-store services are also suspended - the lingerie firm says it is "working round the clock" to restore them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZnQj8P

Adidas says customer data stolen in cyber attack

The sportswear giant says criminals accessed its systems through a "third-party customer service provider." from BBC News https://ift.tt/RLl5CVk

Protestors accuse Trump of corruption as he hosts crypto gala dinner

Trump hosted the biggest investors in his own cryptocurrency, but insisted he put the country ahead of his businesses interests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DU43QHb

Tech Life

Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0b26oH

Fortnite back on US Apple app store after ban lifted

It was removed in 2020 for violating Apple's policies by launching its own in-app payment system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zRijd4E

Cyber-attack threat keeps me awake at night, bank boss says

Ian Stuart, from HSBC, said banks were spending "enormous" sums shoring up their IT systems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/onWHkhg

Tech Now

A new form of testing claims to predict how likely an unborn child is to develop diseases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lL9IHpo

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MW6gSDU

M&S website back online, allowing users to browse

After going down overnight, the website is open for browsing again, but online orders remain suspended after the recent cyber attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pWMcmon

Retail hackers believed to be young and from US and UK, detectives say

The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UjBc8tE

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You've had a 'lightbulb moment' and invented something amazing. Now you need a patent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0yjmhlq

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You've had a 'lightbulb moment' and invented something amazing. Now you need a patent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1FxLAEn

Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help?

With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution? from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKgLOFH

Sesame Street heads to Netflix after Trump pulled funding

The platform will offer a new season and 90 hours of previous episodes to its 300 million subscribers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GbYtTrk

Tesla battery maker sees shares jump in Hong Kong debut

China's CATL makes more than a third of electric vehicle batteries sold worldwide and also supplies VW and Toyota. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jTIfMFK

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You've had a 'lightbulb moment' and invented something amazing. Now you need a patent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqjfWU0

Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack

The firm says hackers have obtained customer information by paying off employees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2yqA0ne

Tech Now

Alasdair Keane visits the McLaren Technology Centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KWZVAh1

Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app

The short rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K34qZko

Tech Life

Young people from marginalised groups tell of the online abuse they receive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fNoi9MG

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Young people from marginalised groups tell of the online abuse they receive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bFSpvEO

Tech Now

How one of the world's fastest supercomputers is shaping climate research. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kRjcnDy

Tech Life

One man describes his job as a moderator in Ghana. And we say goodbye to Skype. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZpCx0D

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Young people from marginalised groups tell of the online abuse they receive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMsDCS1

Some Tesco customers report problems with app and website

Social media users have complained about issues with online shopping and accessing Clubcards on the Tesco app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zJ4vZ5a

The monthly AI or real quiz: May 2025

Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks! from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ZneAPK

UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon boss

The world's largest cloud computing company plans to spend £8bn on new data centres in the UK over the next four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8mk71hY

The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence

Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UqnMZdm

Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack

The firm says hackers have obtained customer information by paying off employees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nm2xtLd

Co-op narrowly avoided an even worse cyber attack, BBC learns

The revelation - from the criminals responsible - explains why the Co-op is getting back to business faster than M&S. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F4xTuqA

Tech Life

Young people from marginalised groups tell of the online abuse they receive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9YgAsC2

Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app

The short rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Go7VSB

AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers

The technology's success sorting comments on cosmetic surgery paves the way for its wider use, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FAKVICR

M&S says customer data stolen in cyber attack

The retail giant is still not taking online orders following a cyber attack three weeks ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wCNXa49

Taking the Golf Out of Golf Communities

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US cuts tariffs on small parcels from Chinese firms like Shein and Temu

Chinese online retailers had previously relied on the "de minimis" loophole to ship low-value items to the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/atTWGJn

How to avoid a puncture on the Moon

Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/45rxut6

Elon Musk's Starlink trialled on ScotRail trains

The technology being trailed in the north of Scotland is powered by billionaire Elon Musk's company Starlink. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MOk1WEf

Tech Now

How one of the world's fastest supercomputers is shaping climate research. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4kOTb9S

Tech Life

One man describes his job as a moderator in Ghana. And we say goodbye to Skype. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mjCkyV3

Tech Life

One man describes his job as a moderator in Ghana. And we say goodbye to Skype. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mjCkyV3

Tech Life

One man describes his job as a moderator in Ghana. And we say goodbye to Skype. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j1tNurO

Tech Life

One man describes his job as a moderator in Ghana. And we say goodbye to Skype. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j1tNurO

Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI

They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g4k2Dt0

Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings

The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ekdcWJ0

Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal

In a letters to MPs, four major banks have set out the extent of the disruption caused in February's outage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f4pQiUS

Wikipedia legally challenges 'flawed' online safety rules

It argues the regulations could threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia's volunteer contributors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTwAOxU

Arizona man shot to death in road rage 'returns' to address his killer

With the help of artificial intelligence, a man was 'brought back to life' at his killer's sentencing to deliver a victim's statement himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8VBw6Ub

Tech Life

One man describes his job as a moderator in Ghana. And we say goodbye to Skype. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qgsdOoP

Empty shelves and payment problems after Co-op cyber attack

The retailer says "sustained malicious attempts by hackers" is affecting its IT systems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qfyp3EK

The people refusing to use AI

Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sWCncDk

OpenAI says non-profit will remain in control after backlash

The move follows a bitter power struggle over the business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Avlpnge

Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&S hacks, says UK cyber centre

The NCSC urges firms to check IT help desk "password reset processes" as hackers target retailers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tEM2Fcd

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The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ioTtdXY

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The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/si9SWjl

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The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2PwyshE

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The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4tXdKn

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The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2PwyshE

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The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/98CHuS7

Co-op hackers stole 'significant' amount of customer data

The firm previously said there was 'no evidence that customer data was compromised'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YCKsMOJ

Suspected glitch causes 100% price reduction on some Co-op products

The pricing error allowed some shoppers to get pasta sauce, coffee and cookies for free. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wag1DRp

Tesla denies contacting headhunters to replace Musk

The electric car firm says a report that it is hunting for a successor is "absolutely false". from BBC News https://ift.tt/f23doxI

At Monterey Car Week, the Sheet Metal Shines

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By Jim Koscs from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/0AOigY9

Tech Life

The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JFMI7vZ

Co-op cyber attack: Staff urged to keep cameras on in meetings

Experts say the instruction suggests the company fears hackers could be lurking on calls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SnCVlZF