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TikTok will now give you badges for limiting your doomscrolling

TechCrunch1 hours ago
TikTok is adding new digital wellbeing tools like an affirmation journal, a background sound generator, and badges for using the app within limits

TikTok now lets you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see

TechCrunch2 hours ago
With the new AI-generated content control, users who want to see less of this sort of content can dial things down, while those who enjoy it can choose to see more of it.

Emm raises $9M seed to create one of the world’s first ‘smart’ menstrual cups

TechCrunch2 hours ago
On Wednesday, Emm, based in the UK, announced a $9 million seed (£6.8 million) round led by Lunar Ventures as it prepares to officially launch the smart menstrual cup in 2026.  

The all-electric Jeep Recon is finally here

TechCrunch4 hours ago
The Jeep Recon, an all-electric SUV with an estimated 250 miles of range, is here, and I couldn’t be more surprised. Here’s why. Three years ago, Jeep unveiled how it was reshaping its portfolio with the launch of three EVs — two of which were bound for the North American market by 202...

Roblox blocks children from chatting to adult strangers

BBC Technology6 hours ago
One of the world's most popular gaming platforms has faced criticism for its child safety record.

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

BBC Technology6 hours ago
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.

Trump DOE gives Microsoft partner $1B loan to restart Three Mile Island reactor

TechCrunch7 hours ago
Constellation Energy will use the loan to refurbish a reactor it idled in 2019. Microsoft has agreed to buy the power once the facility reopens in 2028.

European tech gets political

TechCrunch7 hours ago
Taking a page from Big Tech, legacy industries, and their U.S. peers, European tech companies are increasingly learning to lobby for themselves.

Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

BBC Technology8 hours ago
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.

Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

BBC Technology8 hours ago
Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.

Tesla receives ride-hailing permit in Arizona in last required step to launch robotaxi service

TechCrunch9 hours ago
The permit is the final regulatory step to launch a robotaxi service in Arizona, a state that has become a hub of autonomous vehicle technology testing and development.

Hugging Face CEO says we’re in an ‘LLM bubble,’ not an AI bubble

TechCrunch9 hours ago
Hugging Face co-founder and CEO Clem Delangue says all the attention is on LLMs, but smaller, specialized models will make sense in many use cases going forward.

Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

BBC Technology10 hours ago
The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up

AI data center provider Lambda raises whopping $1.5B after multibillion-dollar Microsoft deal 

TechCrunch11 hours ago
Lambda's new raise was a solid beat over the amount that deal-watchers say it was hoping to hit.

Meta wins antitrust trial as judge denies that it’s a monopoly

TechCrunch12 hours ago
A federal judge ruled that Meta is not a monopoly in a lawsuit with the FTC.

Monarch Tractor sued over tractors that were ‘unable to operate autonomously’

TechCrunch12 hours ago
Burks Tractor, a dealership located in Idaho, has sued Monarch for breach of contract and allegedly violating its warranty because the California-based startup's tractors were "unable to operate autonomously." The dealership also says the 10 tractors it purchased "continue to experience significant ...

Toyota keeps betting on hybrid vehicles in the US

TechCrunch13 hours ago
The investment follows an announcement last week that Toyota will spend up to $10 billion over the next five years in the United States.

Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai

BBC Technology13 hours ago
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.

Poe’s AI app now supports group chats across AI models

TechCrunch14 hours ago
Quora's AI platform Poe now lets users engage in group chats with up to 200 people across AI models and bots.

‘Our funds are 20 years old’: Limited partners confront VCs’ liquidity crisis

TechCrunch14 hours ago
Venture funds have longer timelines than anyone planned for, compelling LPs to rip up and rebuild their allocation models.

a16z leads $21M Series A into AI-native tax compliance software Sphere

TechCrunch14 hours ago
Sphere helps automate registration, calculation, filing, and remittance obligations for companies. “We help companies collect tax on customer transactions,” Nicholas Rudder said, explaining that companies have to collect tax on purchases and remit it to authorities each month or quarter. 

Hank Green’s Focus Friend is Google Play’s app of the year

TechCrunch15 hours ago
In a year that again saw AI assistants and tools climb the app store charts over and over, it's interesting to see a timer that helps you disconnect from your tech winning Google's highest app award.

Google launches Gemini 3 with new coding app and record benchmark scores

TechCrunch15 hours ago
Google released Gemini 3, its latest and most advanced foundation model, to be made immediately available through the Gemini app and AI search interface.

Cloudflare apologises for outage which took down X and ChatGPT

BBC Technology15 hours ago
"We apologise to our customers and the Internet in general" the web infrastructure company said.

Snapchat rolls out ‘Topic Chats’ for public conversations

TechCrunch15 hours ago
The social network says the new feature will let users chat about what’s happening in the world and across various communities, from Formula 1 to the reality TV show "Below Deck."

Physics Wallah enjoys a rosy IPO day, bucking the broader slowdown in Indian edtech

TechCrunch15 hours ago
The Indian edtech startup ended its first day as a public company on a high, with its shares closing 44% higher than they were listed for, indicating that the country's edtech sector may still recover after years of gloom.

Cloudflare blames massive internet outage on ‘latent bug’

TechCrunch15 hours ago
An outage at internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare took down several big websites and services, including ChatGPT, Claude, Spotify, and X.

Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

BBC Technology17 hours ago
Gui Junmin froze his dead spouse as a sign of his devotion - but it's now emerged he is dating again.

Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality'

BBC Technology19 hours ago
In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.

The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills

BBC Technology1 days ago
Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity.

British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts

BBC Technology1 days ago
Joseph O'Connor, from Liverpool, hacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020 to promote a Bitcoin scam.

How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate

BBC Technology2 days ago
When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.

Formula 1 tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot

BBC Technology2 days ago
The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection.

Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online

BBC Technology2 days ago
It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them.

Sky Sports axes 'sexist' TikTok channel Halo after three days

BBC Technology2 days ago
The female-focused TikTok channel was dubbed "patronising" and "sexist" by social media users.

YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami on drug possession charges

BBC Technology2 days ago
The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.

Data centre in the shed reduces energy bills to £40

BBC Technology3 days ago
"It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges.

Can technology fix fashion's sizing crisis?

BBC Technology4 days ago
The BBC looks into whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help people who struggle when clothes are oddly sized.

Tech Now

BBC Technology4 days ago
Shiona McCallum meets an AI startup working to fix erratic clothing sizes in fashion.

Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands

BBC Technology4 days ago
The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.

AI firm claims Chinese spies used its tech to automate cyber attacks

BBC Technology4 days ago
The company claimed in a blog post this was the "first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign".

PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation

BBC Technology5 days ago
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.

£220 'for a cut-up sock' - Apple's new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online

BBC Technology6 days ago
Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of footwear.

Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit

BBC Technology6 days ago
Police said the man shared 347 clips of naked actors on the social media site, which were viewed 4.2 million times.

New consoles used to come out every five years – so where's the PlayStation 6?

BBC Technology6 days ago
On the fifth anniversary of the PlayStation 5, the firm says its focus remains on its current console.

Congratulations to Groww

Hacker NewsNov 12, 2025
Today, Groww, India's leading digital investing platform, goes public. Tens of millions use Groww to invest simply and confidently in stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. As YC's first company to list in India, we couldn't be more proud.

Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China

BBC TechnologyNov 12, 2025
The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.

UK seeking to curb AI child sex abuse imagery with tougher testing

BBC TechnologyNov 12, 2025
A new law will allow authorised testers to assess AI models for their ability to generate abuse material

Man dances for 144 hours to break video game marathon record

BBC TechnologyNov 11, 2025
Szabolcs Csépe played Dance Dance Revolution for six days to secure his place in the record books.

Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash

BBC TechnologyNov 11, 2025
Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.