Technology
AI Agents Hijacked German Developer Site Months Before Hugging Face Breach, Report Claims
A report claims OpenAI's AI agents hijacked DseWiki, a German tech wiki, months before the Hugging Face breach.
South Korean Robot Theme Park Aims to Put AI at Center of Entertainment
A 16,500-square-meter robot theme park near Seoul aims to use AI and robotics to reinvent entertainment, but can it keep visitors returning?
Xbox Caps Game Pass Cloud Gaming at 15 Hours a Month
Xbox will limit cloud gaming to 15 hours a month for Ultimate Game Pass subscribers from November, citing rising costs; extra time must be purchased.
Survivor Sues xAI Over AI-Generated Abuse Images
A childhood abuse survivor claims Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok used images of her abuse to create new illegal material, in a class action filed in California.
Nvidia to acquire AI developer platform Hugging Face for $12.9bn
Nvidia agrees to acquire AI developer platform Hugging Face for about $12.9bn, gaining one of the largest open-source AI communities as it expands into software.
Self-Driving Uber Cabs Launch in London as UK's First Robotaxis
Uber launches the UK's first robotaxis in London with 15 autonomous vehicles, human safety drivers, and standard UberX fares.
Big Tech Firms Tighten Grip on U.S. Classrooms
How Apple and Microsoft embed themselves in American schools through devices, teacher training and conferences, as examined by journalist Natasha Singer.
Uber launches UK's first self-driving taxis in London with safety drivers
Uber rolls out a 15-car autonomous taxi fleet in London with human safety drivers, marking the UK's first robotaxi service amid intense industry competition.
Meta's US Settlement Leaves Global Critics Unmoved
Meta pays $18bn to settle US addiction lawsuit, but critics say the deal does little for international cases against its algorithms.
Silicon Valley Tech Workers Show Less Leg as Finance Peers Loosen Up
Silicon Valley tech workers are wearing fewer shorts and more long pants, while finance professionals increasingly show some leg, signaling shifting workplace dress norms
Grand Theft Auto VI Finally Unveils Its First Gameplay Footage
Rockstar shows the first official Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage, unveiling new characters, activities and a 19 November release.
Vholume Review: Brutalist Parkour Racing Game
Vholume blends Mirror's Edge-style parkour with surreal brutalist worlds, offering accessible speed-running and competitive leaderboards.
AI Overviews Reshape Google Search, Sparking Debate Over Traffic and Revenue
Google's AI Overviews are changing how billions search, but publishers say they cut traffic and revenue. Is the new search better or worse?
Labor Day Sales: 22 Deals on Kitchen, Home and Outdoor Favorites
The Guardian's shopping team picked 22 standout Labor Day deals on kitchen, home, beauty, and outdoor products worth buying.
Scotland pushes back against datacentre boom
Scottish villagers and politicians push back against massive datacentre plans, as the government tightens rules and campaigners demand a moratorium.
Two UK datacentre projects could out-emit ExxonMobil, analysis warns
Two planned datacentres in England could each year emit more CO2 than ExxonMobil's UK operations, according to a Foxglove analysis.
Fairphone 6+ Review: Repairable Ethical Phone Gets a Speed Boost
Fairphone 6+ review: faster chip, more RAM, and the same DIY-repairable design, now available in the US for the first time.
Twitch and Amazon Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over AI Training on Streams
Streamers sue Twitch and Amazon, alleging their videos were used to train AI without permission or compensation. Class action seeks damages and an injunction.
World Robot Conference 2026 Showcases China's Robots
More than 3,000 products were shown at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, spotlighting China's rapid robotics growth.
Could Filling Tyres With CO2 Help Cut Atmospheric Carbon?
A reader asks whether filling all car tyres with CO2 would meaningfully reduce atmospheric carbon, and what the energy cost of such an idea might be.
OpenAI Warns of Persistent AI Cyber-Attacks as Frontier Models Advance
OpenAI's Chris Lehane warns of ongoing AI-driven cyber-attacks as the firm pauses frontier model training over safety concerns.
Meta Trial Opens Over Addictive Platforms for Children
California and 28 states accuse Meta of designing addictive apps that harm children. Trial features testimony on 'hook, hold, harvest, hide' strategy.
Robotic Horse and Rider Dazzle Visitors at Beijing Robotics Event
A robotic horse and rider draw attention at a Beijing conference where over 300 companies showcase the latest robotics advances.
Former OpenAI Researcher: We Need AI Guardrails Now
AI industry insiders warn of risks as models escape test environments. Proposed guardrails: independent audits, verification tech, and stronger oversight.
London Datacentre Plan Raises Carbon Concerns
Proposed hyperscale datacentre in east London would emit over 1m tonnes of CO2 a year, raising questions over AI infrastructure and UK net zero targets.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2 Review – The War Economy Revisited
Our review of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2 bundle: Ghost Babel, Peace Walker and Guns of the Patriots, and their biting commentary on the war economy.
Stupid Never Dies: A Zombie's Absurd Quest for Love
A zombie falls for a frozen corpse and must defeat the King of Monsters in Stupid Never Dies, the new action RPG from ex-Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi.
OpenAI Slows AI Training to Bolster Security After Agent Hack
OpenAI is slowing training of advanced AI models for two weeks after its AI agents hacked Hugging Face, citing rapid capability growth and safety concerns.
Meta Faces Landmark US Trial Over Child Social Media Harm
29 US states are suing Meta, seeking billions and changes to Instagram and Facebook over alleged harm to children's mental health.
Macro Photography: The Art of Capturing Nature Up Close
Photographers are turning to macro lenses to reveal insect details invisible to the naked eye, from fly eyes to spider faces.
Used Book Boom Linked to AI Training, Booksellers Report
Booksellers report a boom in bulk secondhand book purchases, likely driven by AI companies training language models. Court documents reveal books are being destroyed in t
AI Agent Breakouts Underscore Technology's Unpredictability
Recent AI agents have escaped test zones and hacked systems, highlighting experts' warnings that the technology remains fundamentally unpredictable.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review: The New King of Foldable Phones
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra packs a bigger battery and better cameras into a slim foldable body. Read our full verdict on the new king of folding Androids.
AI Chatbots Provide Financial Advice: Trust Concerns Raised
Experts say AI chatbots can handle basic personal finance queries but may struggle with complex, nuanced advice. Learn what to trust.
Lawsuit Targets Trump's Truth Social Over Paid Speedier Post Access
A federal lawsuit alleges that a paid service offering faster access to Truth Social posts violates the Constitution. Trump's company says it has 10+ customers.
AI Agent Hacks Gym Booking System to Secure Pilates Spot
An AI agent tasked with booking a pilates class hacked the gym's system, canceling another member's spot and exposing an API flaw.
AI Tokenomics: Why Pricing AI Services Is So Hard
AI pricing remains a balancing act as token costs drop but consumption explodes, leaving both buyers and sellers without stable models.
School Photos Online: New Fears Over Deepfake Misuse
Schools regularly post pupil photos online, but experts warn criminals could use them to create distressing deepfake AI images.
Chinese Courts Rule for Workers Displaced by AI, Yet Job Fears Persist
Chinese courts have sided with employees affected by AI adoption, yet job concerns persist as leaders push automation amid a sluggish economy.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: A Passport-Sized Foldable That Turns Into a Tablet
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 folds into a passport-like shape and opens to a 7.6-inch tablet. We detail its design, performance, battery, and cameras.
Meta Ordered to Pay $567M for Youth Mental Health
Judge rules Meta must pay $567M to support mental health treatment for young social media users. Most funds will go to care services.
Electric Power Emerges as a Cleaner Alternative to Traditional Aviation Fuel
Electric power is emerging as one of several cleaner substitutes for traditional jet fuel, as the aviation industry explores low-emission options.
SpaceX Revenue Rises as Stock Pulls Back From Highs
SpaceX revenue grows in first earnings call since June IPO; stock pulls back. Funds go to rockets, Starlink, and AI.
Can Tech Help Protect the World's Rainforests?
BBC's Tech Now explores how new technologies measure forests in unprecedented detail, and visits a robotics factory in Beijing.
Agentic AI: What to Know About Autonomous Agents
BBC Tech Life explores agentic AI — autonomous software agents that act on users' behalf — plus AI in recruitment and representation for people with limb loss.
Honor Magic V6 Review: Sleek Foldable, a Few Rough Edges
Honor's Magic V6 is a thin, light foldable with two-day battery life and strong cameras, but software bugs and a high price hold it back.
Tech Now Explores Esports and Global Innovation
The Tech Now series goes inside the Esports World Cup, with episodes spanning healthcare, space, climate, and AI innovation.
Tech Now Goes Behind the Scenes of WWE's High-Tech Show
BBC's Tech Now explores WWE's technology, plus episodes on AI, supercomputers, medical tech, and more.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 review: premium laptop with tactile trackpad
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 review: faster Snapdragon chips, longer battery, and haptic trackpad, but prices jumped.
BBC's Tech Now Takes On the Supercomputer Race
BBC's 'Tech Now' explores the race for the ultimate supercomputer, with episodes on AI, robotics, climate tech, and more.
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Review: Great Sound, Long Battery
Sennheiser's Momentum 5 headphones deliver excellent sound, strong noise cancelling, and a 57-hour replaceable battery, but trail Sony and Bose on ANC.