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Government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years

A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.

Government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years

Apex Legends esports final delayed by hack claims

A major tournament is postponed after unwanted cheats appear during matches in the online shooter.

Apex Legends esports final delayed by hack claims

Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.

Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row

The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders.

Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row

McDonald's blames global outage on third party

Company says the worldwide issue happened during a 'configuration change' but was not cyber-related.

McDonald's blames global outage on third party

Major internet outages reported across Africa

Outages have been reported in South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana and Burkina Faso.

Major internet outages reported across Africa

Judge rules computer scientist not Bitcoin inventor

Judge says Dr Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the cryptocurrency's mysterious inventor.

Judge rules computer scientist not Bitcoin inventor

'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'

AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.

'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'

AI weapons scanner backtracks on UK testing claims

Evolv Technology has been asked to change claims its technology has been tested by the government.

AI weapons scanner backtracks on UK testing claims

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide

The bill would force a Chinese tech giant to sell its stake in the app, but its fate in the Senate is unclear.

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide

Watch: Musk and son visit Tesla plant after fire

A far-left activist group took responsibility for the fire, which left the plant without power for nearly a week.

Watch: Musk and son visit Tesla plant after fire

MEPs approve world's first comprehensive AI law

The EU's AI Act seeks to counter the risks associated with the rapidly growing AI sector.

MEPs approve world's first comprehensive AI law

Neil Young to rejoin Spotify after Joe Rogan row

The star had removed his music in a protest over vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Neil Young to rejoin Spotify after Joe Rogan row

Google restricts AI chatbot election answers

Elections are due to be held around the world this year including in the US, India and the UK.

Google restricts AI chatbot election answers

Sail-powered cargo ship 'shows potential of wind'

Using sails reduced ship's fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions, company data indicates.

Sail-powered cargo ship 'shows potential of wind'

What is TikTok and could the US ban it?

Former US President Donald Trump tried to ban the app in 2020, but now opposes plans to restrict it.

What is TikTok and could the US ban it?

China tech giant Xiaomi starts electric car sales

The launch comes as a cut-throat price war intensifies in the world's biggest car market.

China tech giant Xiaomi starts electric car sales

Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties

Customers have previously voiced concerns about the use of security cameras inside properties.

Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties

Slow progress tackling UK 'e-waste tsunami' - MPs

The Environment Audit Committee is "disappointed" with the government's efforts to deal with the issue.

Slow progress tackling UK 'e-waste tsunami' - MPs

'Confused' TikTokers deluge US lawmakers' phones

The company "weaponised" its US users in a lobbying effort against a bill before Congress, sources say.

'Confused' TikTokers deluge US lawmakers' phones