Technology

Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims

Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.

Everything 'on the table' in debate over restricting children's social media use, says science secretary

The science secretary has said he will "keep everything on the table" when it comes to restricting social media for children aged under 16 if tech…

The major coal producing country that wants to leave its fossil fuels in the ground

There is a dilemma at the heart of global climate talks.

Instagram unveils new feature as govt tightens online safety rules

Instagram is releasing a feature that will let users easily reset their algorithms, as the government strengthens its regulation of online safety.

Google's AI chatbot Gemini tells user to 'please die' and 'you are a waste of time and resources'

Google's AI chatbot Gemini has told a user to "please die".

Donald Trump watches SpaceX launch with Elon Musk, but test flight does not go as planned

Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully performed another launch of its Starship rocket in front of President-elect Donald Trump, but the test flight did…

'Increasing risk' of tropical infections as new blood donor monitoring launched

A new warning system has been launched to monitor donated blood as fears grow of newly emerging viruses potentially reaching the UK.

Civil plane goes supersonic for the first time since Concorde

A civil plane has gone supersonic for the first time since Concorde, after a successful test flight in New Zealand. 

'Disease-causing' salmonella could actually help combat bowel cancer, study suggests

Salmonella could be engineered to help fight bowel cancer after research found the bacteria stops the body's own immune cells attacking the disease. 

Using the internet may help older people's mental health, says new study

Using the internet may result in less depression and better well-being in people over 50, according to a new study.

Cocoa or green tea may protect against negative impact of fatty foods when stressed, say researchers

A cup of cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative impacts of fatty comfort foods during times of stress, research suggests.

King Richard III given Yorkshire accent using state-of-the-art technology

State-of-the-art technology has been used to create a voice for King Richard III - giving him a Yorkshire accent.

Tropical Storm Sara: 'Threat to life' as widespread flooding hits Honduras

Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Sara has caused widespread flooding along the northern coast of Honduras.

The X exodus - could Bluesky spike spark end of Elon Musk's social media platform?

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, The Guardian newspaper, and even the Clifton Suspension Bridge have joined swathes of people deserting Elon Musk's social…

Frozen sabre-toothed kitten reveals 'significant differences' with modern lion cub

The frozen remains of a sabre-toothed cat thought to be about 31,800 years old have been studied for the first time in history, according to a study.

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