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Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?

The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

04 Jun 2026

Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating

Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

04 Jun 2026

Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says

Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.

03 Jun 2026

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage

"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

03 Jun 2026

Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time

According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".

03 Jun 2026

Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

03 Jun 2026

Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone

A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.

03 Jun 2026

Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers

The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

02 Jun 2026

Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor

The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

02 Jun 2026

Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts

Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

02 Jun 2026

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

02 Jun 2026

OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

01 Jun 2026

UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI

Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.

01 Jun 2026

Tech Life

The tech company announces its new Majorana 2 chip.

02 Jun 2026

Tech Life

What is the role of a teacher once AI arrives in the school classroom?

26 May 2026

Tech Life

We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers

19 May 2026

Tech Life

Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?

12 May 2026

Tech Now

Shiona McCallum visits Fifa HQ in Zurich to see new tech being used in the World Cup.

30 May 2026

Tech Now

Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.

23 May 2026

Tech Now

Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.

16 May 2026

Tech Now

Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.

09 May 2026