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The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient.

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users

The site formerly known as Twitter is giving premium access to those with more than 2,500 verified followers.

X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users

Google using AI to create search answers in UK trial

Some users will get AI-generated 'overviews' in their Google search results when they ask questions.

Google using AI to create search answers in UK trial

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Services have been restored after users of Meta platforms reported problems on Wednesday.

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business

Amazon Web Services represents 14% of the firm's overall revenue but the firm is shifting strategies.

Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in cloud business

Google looks to AI paywall option, claims report

Search giant is reportedly considering charging for premium features in a major shake-up.

Google looks to AI paywall option, claims report

Ukraine gives award to vigilantes for Russia hacks

The foreign hackers had stolen data from Russian military firms and hacked cameras to spy on troops.

Ukraine gives award to vigilantes for Russia hacks

Will Truth Social solve Trump's money problems?

Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall.

Will Truth Social solve Trump's money problems?

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech

How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future?

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech

Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to 'predatory' AI

In an open letter, also signed by Katy Perry, the artists said AI was being used to steal their voices.

Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to 'predatory' AI

UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety

The new agreement will see the countries pool knowledge and resources to strengthen safety testing of AI models

UK and US sign landmark deal to test AI safety

Trump's media company tumbles in stock market

Less than a week after its public debut, shares of Trump Media tumbled after reports of huge losses.

Trump's media company tumbles in stock market

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition.

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode.

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer

The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised.

Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer

Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?

Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better.

Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32

Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is the most-followed streamer in the world, with 19m followers on Twitch.

Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32

European flying car technology sold to China

The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.

European flying car technology sold to China

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'

National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'