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Tech Now

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Published: May 9, 2026 01:00

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

TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors

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Published: May 8, 2026 09:20

While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?

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Published: May 8, 2026 01:31

The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

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Published: May 7, 2026 23:03

Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees

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Published: May 7, 2026 16:30

Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.

In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call

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Published: May 6, 2026 23:52

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

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Published: May 6, 2026 20:05

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future

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Published: May 6, 2026 11:59

After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?

Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit

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Published: May 6, 2026 00:15

Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk

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Published: May 5, 2026 19:40

Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Tech Life

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Published: May 5, 2026 19:30

A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.

US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI

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Published: May 5, 2026 17:21

New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.

Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users

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Published: May 5, 2026 14:09

UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

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Published: May 4, 2026 23:43

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.