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17 janvier
16h41
Is TikTok banned in the US? What to know after Supreme Court decision
Could there be ways to bypass the ban and could president elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law
12h40
Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts
The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.
18h05
Americans and Chinese share jokes on ’alternative TikTok’ as US ban looms
RedNote’s Chinese users say it is the first time they have been able to speak directly to Americans online.
16 janvier
09h41
All porn sites must ’robustly’ verify UK user ages by July
Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages.
12h35
BT scraps EV charging point scheme having only installed one
It hoped to turn , roadside green cabinets into chargers but now says it will focus on wifi instead.
15 janvier
01h16
US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure
The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.
14 janvier
12h52
Google faces UK investigation over search dominance
The tech giant accounts for of web searches in the UK the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.
03h54
TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk ’pure fiction’
The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a January deadline.
13 janvier
18h36
PM plans to ’unleash AI’ across UK to boost growth
Leading tech firms are said to have committed bn towards the project, which could create more than , jobs.
14 janvier
06h57
TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote as US ban looms
A swarm of TikTok refugees has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple’s US App Store.
13 janvier
03h25
Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme
The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.
12 janvier
15h36
Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says
Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.
09 janvier
15h12
Politics content to be pushed on all Instagram and Threads users
Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.
08 janvier
15h33
Huge problems’ with Instagram and Facebook changes, says oversight board
The body’s co chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.
07 janvier
18h01
Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
Meta says its platforms will instead rely on community notes from its users, an approach pioneered by X.
08 janvier
11h10
ChatGPT creator denies sister’s childhood rape claim
Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between and .
07 janvier
07h32
US designates Tencent a Chinese military company
China’s embassy in Washington branded the move as an unreasonable suppression of its firms.
11h52
Apple urged to withdraw ’out of control’ AI news alerts
Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.
02h35
UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta
It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.
03 janvier
17h22
Apple AI alert falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won darts final
An AI generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.
07 janvier
06h20
Nvidia unveils robot ambitions and powerful new gaming chips
The announcement was part of Mr Huang’s address at CES, an annual technology show in Las Vegas.
10h23
Apple to pay 95m to settle Siri ’listening’ lawsuit
The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.
03 janvier
06h04
Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China
Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run up to the Lunar New Year holiday.
02 janvier
22h55
Court strikes down US net neutrality rules
The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.
03 janvier
14h59
Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump’s return as US president
He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.
01 janvier
00h42
30 years ago Tomorrow’s World predicted 2025 - how did it do?
From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true
31 décembre
13h34
Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over 40bn crash
US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell off.
30 décembre
02h15
GTA 6, Nintendo’s new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming
Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they’re not the only games in town.
26 décembre
01h44
The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)
How a very popular puzzle that was first invented years ago may have certain wellbeing benefits
20 décembre
22h35
Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
It’s another sign the industry is moving away from owning games some fear that means gamers having to shell out more.
19 décembre
16h47
Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin
Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as legal nonsense.
04h44
US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban
The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.
14 janvier
20h30
Tech Life: Trust and verify
This edition is all about facts, the future and finding our way.
07 janvier
20h30
Tech Life: A glimpse into the future of tech
Tech Life is at CES in Las Vegas, one of the world’s biggest consumer tech shows.
31 décembre
20h30
Tech Life looks forward to 2025
Want to know what’s in store for the tech world in Tech Life has got you covered.
24 décembre
00h00
Tech Life’s look back at the year
We look back at the high and lows of another fascinating twelve months in tech
17 décembre
20h30
Tech Life: Does the robotaxi have a future?
How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays
10 décembre
20h32
Tech Life: Cyber warfare
Cyber warfare, aerodynamic tech in athletics and the new Indiana Jones.
03 décembre
20h30
Tech Life: How green is AI?
Tech Life meets leading AI scientist Sasha Luccioni, one of the BBC’s Women .
14 janvier
00h09
GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work
10 janvier
00h17
How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases
Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.
20 décembre
00h05
AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
06 décembre
00h02
Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it
30 novembre
03h03
Why so many games are failing right now - and why others are breakout hits
Making games is hard and, in , getting people to buy them is another challenge.
03 décembre
00h01
Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.
29 novembre
00h05
Could a thermal camera reveal your home’s hidden heat loss?
Thermal imaging tech has become cheaper and homeowners are using it to track down heat loss.
22 novembre
00h05
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
Hi tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.
19 novembre
00h00
Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans
India produces only a tiny fraction of the world’s cocoa beans, but that could be changing.
12 novembre
00h00
An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.
08 novembre
00h03
Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.