YouTube accused of collecting UK children's data

The video platform faces a challenge over claims it is gathering and using the data of under-13s.

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FTX's Nishad Singh pleads guilty to fraud charges

Former FTX engineer says he is 'unbelievably sorry' for his role in the alleged crypto scheme.

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TikTok answers three big cybersecurity fears about the app

Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cybersecurity risks.

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Canada bans TikTok on government devices

The federal government says the video app is an "unacceptable" risk to privacy and security.

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Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams

Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.

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The tiny diamond sphere that could unlock clean power

A diamond sphere made in Germany was key to December's breakthrough fusion experiment in California.

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Twitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees

The cuts account for about 10% of Twitter's remaining 2,000 workers, down from 7,500 in 2022.

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Missing Chinese tech banker 'assisting' authorities

Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures.

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The high-tech weeding machines cutting herbicide use

Using AI technology, the latest weeding systems can automatically find and spray individual weeds.

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Britishvolt bought by Australian firm Recharge Industries

Recharge Industries will pay £4bn for Britishvolt, the start-up that collapsed in January.

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The tech helping people get a better night's sleep

Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance.

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TikTok under investigation by Canadian privacy authorities

The investigation into the video-sharing platform will have a particular focus on younger users.

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Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries

The streaming giant has faced increasing competition from rivals including Amazon, HBO and Disney.

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Signal would 'walk' from UK if Online Safety Bill undermined encryption

Bosses of the messaging app fear the Online Safety Bill could force it to weaken its users' security.

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Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson arrested for fraud scheme

Mr Watson "directed a scheme to defraud investors" of millions of dollars, federal prosecutors claim.

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Sam Bankman-Fried hit with four new criminal charges

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of making more than 300 illegal political donations.

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European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices

The organisation, which has around 32,000 employees, says the measure is to increase cybersecurity.

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App to block child abuse images gets £1.8m EU funding

A project receives funding to pilot a newly-developed app to combat the demand for abuse images and video.

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Child abuse material found on VR headsets, police data shows

Virtual reality technology is exposing children to new risks online, the NSPCC warns.

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Tony Blair and William Hague call for digital ID cards for all

Ministers must harness the benefits of the tech revolution, former Labour PM and Conservative leader say.

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Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination

But a Hindu advocacy group says the ordinance "unfairly singles out and targets an entire community".

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US Supreme Court wary of removing tech firms' legal shield

A bereaved family accuses YouTube of abetting a terrorist group by recommending its videos to users.

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Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal

Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors.

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Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication

Elon Musk said Twitter was being "scammed" by phone companies over fake authentication-text costs

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Remote driving in UK from abroad should not be allowed, says Law Commission

The Law Commission of England and Wales says remotely driven vehicles are a "legal grey area".

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Implant gives hand control nine years after stroke

Heather Rendulic was able to use her left arm and hand for the first time in nine years.

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Spain to extradite British suspect to US over Twitter hack

Joseph O'Connor faces several charges in connection with the hack of more than 130 Twitter accounts.

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Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year.

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The Bafta-nominated visual effects created at home

How the dramatic visuals in Everything Everywhere All At Once were crafted by five artists in lockdown.

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Legal action launched over sham marriage screening algorithm

A legal charity warns a Home Office system used to identify bogus marriages could be discriminatory.

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How Helsinki became the mobile gaming capital of the world

The Finnish capital attracts top gaming talent, while Netflix is setting up its gaming division there.

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YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years

The long-serving Google employee is one of the highest-profile females in Silicon Valley.

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Bao Fan: Chinese tech banker's firm reports him missing

Bao Fan's company China Renaissance says they've not been able to make contact with their chairman.

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Tesla accused of firing workers over union campaign

Labour organisers say the firings of more than 30 staff were illegal retaliation.

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US-China chip war: ASML says China employee stole data

Leading chip equipment maker ASML says it reported the breach to Netherlands and US authorities.

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Police use of Chinese camera tech criticised by surveillance watchdog

A survey finds police forces using kit from companies despite alleged "security and ethical" fears.

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Elon Musk donates almost $2bn of Tesla shares to charity

Also on Wednesday, Mr Musk hinted he plans to find his successor to lead Twitter by the end of 2023.

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Omegle: Suing the website that matched me with my abuser

'Alice' was groomed on a video chat website - her lawsuit against it could have far-reaching consequences.

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Watchdog cracks down on crypto ATM operators around Leeds

The Financial Conduct Authority enters sites suspected of hosting illegally operated crypto cash machines.

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Scammers profit from Turkey-Syria earthquake

BBC News investigates the tactics used by scammers to make money when natural disasters strike

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David Guetta says the future of music is in AI

The French DJ recently experimented with AI software to create a vocal that sounded like Eminem.

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Tech layoffs: Yahoo to slash 20% of its workforce

Yahoo adds to the growing list of tech companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrink.

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Hogwarts Legacy game comes out as online debate continues

There have been calls for a boycott, but the big-budget game is expected to be a big seller.

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Watchdog warns monitoring not keeping up with surveillance tech

The surveillance camera commissioner warns of an "explosion" of devices such as drones and body-worn video.

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Seven Russians sanctioned over ransomware cyber-crime

UK and US announce rare joint action against the men, including freezing their assets.

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Ukraine war: Elon Musk's SpaceX firm bars Kyiv from using Starlink tech for drone control

The firm says it has limited Kyiv's ability to use its Starlink satellite internet for military ends.

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Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit

Some users reported being notified they were over the tweet-per-day limit, even if they had not posted.

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NFT images of furry Birkin bags violated trademark rules

Hermes, which owns the brand, has won a landmark case against an artist who created NFTs of the famous bag.

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Netflix limits account sharing in four more countries

New rules are being introduced in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain, before further roll out.

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Quantum breakthrough could revolutionise computing

Researchers have transferred 'quantum' information between computer chips at record speeds and accuracy.

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UK regulator opposes Microsoft deal to buy Activision

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would lead to higher prices and fewer choices for gamers.

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Toxic gaming tackled by Ubisoft's unique police alert system

BBC News has exclusive access to how Ubisoft's customer relations centre is working with police.

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SNP MP Stewart McDonald's emails hacked by Russian group

Stewart McDonald tells the BBC his emails have been stolen by a group linked to Russian intelligence.

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Zoom cuts 15% of staff in post-pandemic 'reset'

The video call firm that surged in popularity during the height of Covid is cutting 1,300 people.

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Pye radio and TV sets go on display in Cambridge

The film was founded in a garden shed and quickly became one of the biggest employers in Cambridge.

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Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules

A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator.

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'Google killer' ChatGPT sparks AI chatbot race

The future of internet search could be transformed by this new tech, writes BBC tech editor Zoe Kleinman.

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Tech lay-offs: Dell to cut workforce

Dell adds to the growing list of technology companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrinks.

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Britishvolt set to be bought by Australian firm

Recharge Industries has been named as the preferred bidder for the collapsed UK battery start-up.

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Digital cameras back in fashion after online revival

Analysts say the huge interest on eBay, Etsy and TikTok is driven by young people wanting old technology.

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The app allowing fans to invest in their favourite musicians

Swedish company Corite is setting itself up as an alternative to record labels.

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Interpol working out how to police the metaverse

The global police agency has built its own virtual reality (VR) space, for users to do training.

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Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private

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Twitter: Number of staff suing goes up daily - lawyer

One former senior manager tells the BBC the treatment of workers by Elon Musk was "unjustifiable".

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Bill Gates would rather pay for vaccines than travel to Mars

The Microsoft co-founder also believes artificial intelligence will "dramatically" transform humanity.

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ChatGPT firm trials $20 monthly subscription fee

The chatbot has been used millions of times since its public launch last year.

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Elon Musk's Tesla lost $140m on Bitcoin in 2022

Tesla invested $1.5bn in the cryptocurrency in early 2021, and briefly accepted it as payment.

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