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Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KfGBePr

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What will the era of Agentic AI offer us ? from BBC News https://ift.tt/cYhTNrj

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What will the era of Agentic AI offer us ? from BBC News https://ift.tt/S6pAUO5

Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity

The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0qmpJfj

How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis

The world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries from BBC News https://ift.tt/CgmFlb9

Netflix uses AI effects for first time to cut costs

The streaming firm says AI allowed The Eternaut to complete a sequence faster and cheaper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o57gsDn

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An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HJ0r9c2

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An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8FmdG5

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An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m3NaciM

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An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QvSbWai

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An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m3NaciM

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An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HYFULPc

Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h4rYE79

OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services

The US tech firm behind ChatGPT say it will work with the UK government to 'deliver prosperity for all'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ONVFMvi

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An American waste management company is storing organic waste deep underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/psLeX17

Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen

In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E5NMnhK

WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash

Some social media users had threatened to delete their accounts after WeTransfer's terms were updated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aT8A0RV

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/reaYno7

Nvidia says it will restart AI chip sales to China

The move would reverse a US ban on sales of the high-end chip to the world's second largest economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B4IOD9F

Paddy Power and Betfair users warned of 'email danger' after breach

Hackers have accessed personal information of potentially 800,000 customers of Flutter Entertainment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rxXzH9D

The floating robot collecting rubbish in our waterways

Tech Now meets the team behind WasteShark - can it help tackle marine plastic pollution? from BBC News https://ift.tt/bKWoqV4

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We take a deep dive into quantum computers, with experts answering listeners' questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/97nXxWS

The Appeal of the Classic-Looking Morgan

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Nvidia says it will restart AI chip sales to China

The move would reverse a US ban on sales of the high-end chip to the world's second largest economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iEXbRKU

From Bitcoin to XRP: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean

As Bitcoin's price goes up once again, here's a guide to some of the crypto market's trickiest terms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gk2rPhG

More rules being considered to keep children safe online

Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander says age checks will not mark the "end of the conversation". from BBC News https://ift.tt/eGMCSxh

Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks

Three men and one woman - aged between 17 and 20 - have been arrested in London and the Midlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VEAciXB

Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK

The platform will bring in the measures from 14 July to stop under-18s looking at "certain mature content". from BBC News https://ift.tt/86eTiDO

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We take a deep dive into quantum computers, with experts answering listeners' questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HwFhT7d

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We take a deep dive into quantum computers, with experts answering listeners' questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0GE3eDk

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Exploring some of the latest tech innovations in the world of sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YUgL7kF

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/vTRhOxM

Instagram wrongly accuses some users of breaching child sex abuse rules

It was "horrible", "stressful" and "isolating" those affected tell BBC News. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8NfgL96

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

Teachers fear some children use smartphones for eight hours a day and overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j9KfbiZ

Xbox producer tells staff to use AI to ease job loss pain

An Xbox producer faces a backlash after suggesting AI tools can help to deal wih the emotions that follow job loss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f7MzsYN

Apple hits back against 'unprecedented' €500m EU fine

The company has appealed against the fine handed down earlier this year over alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7aeIO8o

AI claims and a hoax spokesman: Viral band confuses the world of music

The Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real. from BBC News https://ift.tt/seZb3VQ

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Ione Wells explores the search for Chile's stolen children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vbfCzmd

'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far

Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wZemUdb

Emergency alert to be sent to smartphones in UK test

A test message will be sent to smartphones on 7 September, after a previous test revealed technical issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/svxwShn

Nvidia becomes world's first $4tn company

Shares in the chip-maker have surged in value as investment in AI continues to gather pace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HL0kqNP

Xbox producer tells staff to use AI to ease job loss pain

An Xbox producer faces a backlash after suggesting AI tools can help to deal wih the emotions that follow job loss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W8mbE1S

Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs as it invests in AI

The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0M3lAqI

Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row

Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p5h7kOZ

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Ione Wells explores the search for Chile's stolen children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nAgsHco

Esports World Cup: The contest teams can't afford to miss

The controversial competition returns for a second year - and competitors say its vital for them to be involved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E4nBDye

'There is a problem': Facebook and Instagram users complain of account bans

After Meta said some Facebook Groups were wrongly suspended, users tell the BBC the impact it is having - and say it's a wider problem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MysmjWU

Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker

Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cymNkWg

Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?

In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z94XMDE

'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listing

Trump Mobile maintains the gold smartphone will be made in the US, despite the changed wording on its website. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0O54fQH

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/lUkdzfy

Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech

Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rqHfXxY

Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker

Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2j5dKWQ

Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech

Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yKOirQs

Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viral

UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ZeaTvQ

Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row

Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kLoQlY1

Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok

Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iaZocmN

Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted books

A US court has ruled Anthropic was not breaching copyright rules when it trained its AI model on books. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qSEmr1p

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis

Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OtbVKFq

Musk's X appoints 'king of virality' in bid to draw in younger users

Nikita Bier has previously developed platforms that have proved popular with teen users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bqJ48Gk

Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problem

Group administrators have reported receiving automated messages which incorrectly say they have violated the rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jPqKO72

Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UK

The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eJqsalp

Three network phone calls down but data still working

The phone operator said it was "aware of an issue affecting voice services" and apologised for disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HoLmiES