Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech BBC Tech News 17 March 2025 at 17:08 Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.
Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia BBC Tech News 15 April 2025 at 16:39 America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration.
Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules BBC Tech News 17 April 2025 at 09:09 It is the second major case Google has lost in a year, after it was found to have a monopoly on online search.
Minister's X account hacked to promote crypto scam BBC Tech News 15 April 2025 at 04:26 The MP's office says "steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts".
Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed 'privacy nightmare' BBC Tech News 11 April 2025 at 06:49 Recall had been dubbed a "privacy nightmare" but has made changes since its original launch was pulled.
Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift' BBC Tech News 17 April 2025 at 05:13 The social platform is testing age checks using facial scanning for access to sensitive content.
What are semiconductors and why is Trump targeting them? BBC Tech News 14 April 2025 at 05:04 The US president has said he will unveil new tariffs targeting some electronics.
First Ofcom probe launched into suicide site exposed by BBC BBC Tech News 8 April 2025 at 22:00 BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.
'Scammers used fake app to steal from me in person' BBC Tech News 16 April 2025 at 22:25 Fake bank apps mimic legitimate mobile banking platforms, allowing fraudsters walk away with high-value items.
Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial BBC Tech News 14 April 2025 at 18:28 The US government is seeking to break up Meta by forcing a spinoff of Instagram or WhatsApp.
Will iPhones cost more because of Trump's tariffs on China? BBC Tech News 10 April 2025 at 09:37 Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.
Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says BBC Tech News 10 April 2025 at 02:39 Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home.
OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics' BBC Tech News 11 April 2025 at 08:06 Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Shein and Temu warn tariffs will raise prices in US BBC Tech News 16 April 2025 at 22:04 The firms said operating expenses have risen "due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs".
PS5 price jumps ยฃ40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions BBC Tech News 14 April 2025 at 03:07 The digital, disc-free edition of Sony's console has increased by roughly ยฃ70 since it first went on sale.
Tesla whistleblower wins latest legal battle in fight against Musk BBC Tech News 17 April 2025 at 02:41 Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014.
Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns? BBC Tech News 11 April 2025 at 16:28 As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.
Spotify 'back and functioning normally' after global outage BBC Tech News 16 April 2025 at 09:54 Downdetector, which tracks platforms, showed more than 20,000 people reported Spotify was not working on Wednesday.
Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed 'privacy nightmare' BBC Tech News 11 April 2025 at 06:49 Recall had been dubbed a "privacy nightmare" but has made changes since its original launch was pulled.
Meta expands restrictions for teen users to Facebook and Messenger BBC Tech News 8 April 2025 at 04:18 The system imposes more restricted settings on younger users - though campaigners say it's unclear what difference they make.