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Would you let AI plan your next holiday?
Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?
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.
Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC
The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,
New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?
Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.
'Sickening' Molly Russell chatbots found on Character.ai
The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly".
VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian
The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing sales growth and competition from Chinese rivals.
Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases
Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.
TikTok founder becomes China's richest man
Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.
Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.
The house paints that promise much more than colour
Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.
From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?
As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.
What Elon Musk could gain from Trump's presidency
One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.
How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images
The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.
Tech Life: The big business of online charity donations
We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe
China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time
The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry.
Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.
NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger
Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.
Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested
Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.
Tech Life: Mapping a changing world
How live updating of online maps is helping humanitarian work around the world.
Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?
We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.
'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass
It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big.
Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.
Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work
To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.
The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres
A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.
Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers
Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching.
Why there's a rush of African satellite launches
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.
Instagram lowering quality of less viewed videos 'alarming' creators
The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.
Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace
The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.
Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with 'crazy low' prices
The price of products on Haul, which is being trialled in the US, will be capped at $20.
Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of Bitcoin
Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.
DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers
The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress
On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".
Law firm finds grooming claims against MrBeast co-host baseless
The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor.
Apple's AI features roll out on iPhones - but not for all
The new features include notification summaries and tools to assist users in writing messages.
'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters
WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.
Meet the AI robot whose artwork sold for over $1m
A portrait of mathematician Alan Turing is thought to be the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction.
Gamer role introduced in children's hospital
Steven Mair is the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity's new gamer in residence
Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.
Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?
The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.
School calls time on pupils' smart devices
A Sheffield school bans pupils from using smartphones and watches on its premises.
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission blasts off
The expedition, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will attempt the world's first private spacewalk.
Five tips for turning gaming from a hobby to a job
Gaming: Five tips for turning your hobby into a job
Tech Life: AI helps doctors detect lung cancer
AI is acting as a second pair of eyes for radiologists examining X-rays.
Could this little robot help rehabilitate stroke patients?
Robotic "coaches" programmed to guide stroke patients through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland.
Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.
Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
The green software that could make big carbon savings
Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.
Could you switch careers into cyber-security?
From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.
How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis
Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.
Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?
Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?
Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images
Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.
Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.
Tech Life: Is this show fake?
Tech Life creates a fake podcast using an AI tool from Google. Plus, political deepfakes.
Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end
Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?
Will AI make work burnout worse?
As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.
Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'
The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.
Tech Life: The fall of a global chip maker
Intel was once unrivalled as the world's chip maker. Now it's fallen behind its rivals.
Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom
Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.
Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world
The mind-boggling figure has been levied due to the company restricting Russian state media on YouTube.
Tech Life: The voice cloning lawsuit
Two voice actors take legal action claiming their voices were stolen and cloned using AI.
Tech Life: Olympic esports and Saudi Arabia
The IOC announced the inaugural games will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Not all are happy
The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X
It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."
Tech Life: X in Brazil
What do social media users do when their preferred platform is banned ?
DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning
Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.
Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s
The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.
DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival
Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?
Tech Life: The dangerous job of online moderating
We hear from a former moderator in Kenya who was left traumatised by his previous job.
TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project
Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.
'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'
The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.