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TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

BBC TechnologyTechnology6 hours ago
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

Why AI startups are selling the same equity at two different prices

TechCrunchTechnology6 hours ago
Some AI founders are using a novel valuation mechanism to manufacture unicorn status.

A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals

TechCrunchTechnology7 hours ago
Security researchers say exploits used by governments to hack into iPhones have been found to be used by cybercriminals. They warned of an emerging market for "secondhand" exploits.

Alibaba’s Qwen tech lead steps down after major AI push

TechCrunchTechnology7 hours ago
Reactions rippled through Alibaba's Qwen team after tech lead Junyang Lin stepped down following a major model launch.

Just three companies dominated the $189B in VC investments last month

TechCrunchTechnology8 hours ago
Crunchbase data shows a record $189 billion of global venture capital flowed to startups last month, with AI startups nabbing 90% of the capital.

TikTok down for some in US, thanks to second Oracle outage since sale

TechCrunchTechnology8 hours ago
TikTok experienced a similar outage just days after ByteDance divested the app's U.S. operations.

AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s congressional bid

TechCrunchTechnology9 hours ago
A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undercut candidates pushing for AI regulation. New York's Alex Bores, a former tech executive himself, is one of them.

ChatGPT’s new GPT-5.3 Instant model will stop telling you to calm down

TechCrunchTechnology10 hours ago
The company says the new model will reduce the "cringe" that's been annoying its users for months.

Anduril aims at $60 billion valuation in new funding round

TechCrunchTechnology10 hours ago
The funding round would come less than a year after Anduril's Series G, which closed in June with $2.5 billion against a $30 billion valuation.

Claude Code rolls out a voice mode capability

TechCrunchTechnology10 hours ago
Anthropic is stepping up its game in the AI coding space with the rollout of Voice Mode in Claude Code.

OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash

BBC TechnologyTechnology11 hours ago
Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

Android users can now share tracker tag info with airlines to help locate lost luggage

TechCrunchTechnology11 hours ago
More than 10 global airlines now accept Find Hub locations as part of their baggage recovery process.

X says it will suspend creators from revenue-sharing program for unlabeled AI posts of ‘armed conflict’

TechCrunchTechnology12 hours ago
Creators who break the rules will get a three-month suspension, and if they continue to violate the policy, they'll be permanently banned.

The new MacBook Pro laptops are as much as $400 more expensive than their predecessors. Thank the RAM shortage.

TechCrunchTechnology13 hours ago
With the demands for more computers and data centers to power AI, the market is experiencing a shortage of RAM, causing memory prices to surge.

Hacked traffic cams and hijacked TVs: How cyber operations supported the war against Iran

TechCrunchTechnology13 hours ago
After U.S. and Israeli forces started bombing Iran, reports say cyber operations have disrupted communications, supported surveillance activities, and have been used in psychological operations.

Activist investor Elliott takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth

TechCrunchTechnology13 hours ago
The news comes as Pinterest has faced serious headwinds. Shares tumbled over the past year, with disappointing earnings, layoffs affecting 15% of its workforce, a declining ad business, and increased rivalry from AI chatbots.

Apple’s rumored MacBook Neo, a lower-cost, colorful laptop, could launch this week

TechCrunchTechnology13 hours ago
This would mark the first time Apple competes with cheaper hardware like the Chromebook.

Amid new competition, Chrome speeds up its release schedule

TechCrunchTechnology13 hours ago
Google Chrome will begin shipping new releases every two weeks in September, instead of monthly.

Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify

TechCrunchTechnology14 hours ago
Under the new Standard plan, subscribers will lose access to the audiobooks they've consumed when they unsubscribe. The Premium plan lets users keep the audiobooks they’ve listened to even if they unsubscribe.

X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS

TechCrunchTechnology14 hours ago
The new app promises a way to send and receive messages without being distracted by your timeline.

Apple unveils new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M5

TechCrunchTechnology15 hours ago
These updated M5 chips were specifically designed to make the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops better at handling intensive AI tasks.

Apple’s new Studio Displays come with Thunderbolt 5

TechCrunchTechnology16 hours ago
The new displays come with better cameras, new sound systems, and Thunderbolt 5 ports.

The spin-off game starring a 'weirdo' Pokémon that's got reviewers raving

BBC TechnologyTechnology17 hours ago
Pokopia, a game mixing Animal Crossing and Minecraft, has been a surprise hit with critics.

Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain

BBC TechnologyTechnology1 days ago
The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.

Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

BBC TechnologyTechnology2 days ago
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban

BBC TechnologyTechnology2 days ago
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?

BBC TechnologyTechnology2 days ago
Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use

BBC TechnologyTechnology4 days ago
The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

Resident Evil Requiem's director on redefining the survival horror genre

BBC TechnologyTechnology4 days ago
Director Koshi Nakanishi says balancing action and horror within the game has been a huge challenge.

Pokémon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them

BBC TechnologyTechnology4 days ago
The massively popular series shows no signs of slowing down as it gears up to celebrate its launch.

Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards

BBC TechnologyTechnology4 days ago
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial

BBC TechnologyTechnology4 days ago
The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.

Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI

BBC TechnologyTechnology5 days ago
The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

BBC TechnologyTechnology5 days ago
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'

BBC TechnologyTechnology5 days ago
The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

BBC TechnologyTechnology5 days ago
Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts

BBC TechnologyTechnology6 days ago
Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.

Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show

BBC TechnologyTechnology6 days ago
Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.

Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 24, 2026
Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 24, 2026
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 21, 2026
OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.

Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 21, 2026
Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.

Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 20, 2026
But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."

Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 19, 2026
The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".

SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 19, 2026
A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.

Tech Life

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 17, 2026
We chat about a conversational AI that's almost human-like in its speech skills

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 17, 2026
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Tech Now

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 14, 2026
Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.

AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 13, 2026
Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

BBC TechnologyTechnologyFeb 13, 2026
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.