Tuesday, October 20, 2026 8:20 PM ET
6 hours ago
Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites -- Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.6 hours ago
Braille device could remove barriers to science -- A Bristol-made device displays complex data in braille, helping blind people study and work in STEM.6 hours ago
How AI revealed 400 years of seafaring history -- A project using data from the Elizabethan Era to the Industrial Revolution analyses trade routes.19 hours ago
Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams -- Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.6 hours ago
Anthropic thinks its AI might be conscious. It has profound consequences for your life -- Some of the most powerful people in tech are taking steps to consider AI's rights alongside humans and animals. This belief could reshape our world. Some fear it would be catastrophic.2 days ago
Meta's new AI is about to make the internet more annoying -- Meta's new AI Muse can shop, haggle and book appointments for you. What happens when millions of agents start doing the same?14 days ago
Can AI feel pain?6 days ago
Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?4 days ago
Why did an OpenAI agent hack Australia's health system - and can it be stopped in the future? -- News that an automated AI agent hacked a government IT system raises big questions about regulating the tech.24 days ago
Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions -- The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.27 days ago
They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image? -- Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.25 days ago
Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they? -- Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.1 month ago
The Secret Life of Rockpools1 month ago
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The Tech Billionaire Takeover2 months ago
Inside the Rage Machine6 months ago
Secrets of the Human Body2 months ago
Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil3 months ago
Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered -- Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.46 minutes ago
The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases -- Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.46 minutes ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit -- A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.4 hours ago
UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech -- Proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets and keys as well as ticketing apps, the regulator says.11 hours ago
Broadband blackout for thousands after cable theft -- A police investigation is launched after the latest round of cable theft in South Yorkshire.16 hours ago
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump? -- Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.19 hours ago
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors -- Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.15 hours ago
US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance -- The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.15 hours ago
Musk and Anthropic pledge public share giveaways -- Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.1 day ago
China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports -- Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.1 day ago
Gig-going artist draws 'crazy crowds' from mosh pit -- Sam Joesbury draws pictures of crowds at concerts while dancing in the mosh pit himself.1 day ago
Microsoft pulls out of UK's largest AI data centre -- Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.2 days ago
Metal detecting 'gives your brain a break' from screens -- Metal detecting enthusiasts say the hobby helps them escape the digital world and slow down.2 days ago
How wedding content creators take you from aisle to Insta -- A growing industry is helping newly weds post video content on social media 24 hours after their big day.2 days ago
She started by peeling potatoes, now she is one of Britain's best-known online chefs -- Poppy O'Toole says the foundations of her success were laid much closer to home in the Midlands.2 days ago