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Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring

The devices have high profile users, including Kim Kardashian and and some England footballers.

Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring

Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%

The gaming giant said its PC Game Pass subscription would increase by £2 to £9.99 per month.

Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%

Tech giant Samsung workers to strike indefinitely

A union for almost 25% of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over pay and benefits.

Tech giant Samsung workers to strike indefinitely

Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight

The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana on a demonstration mission.

Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight

Tech Life: The tech that refuses to die

We look at old tech that's been around for decades and is still useful.

Tech Life: The tech that refuses to die

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May.

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country.

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

Is AI the answer for better government services?

Governments are experimenting with AI chatbots that can give help and advice.

Is AI the answer for better government services?

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%

The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips.

Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?

A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

The platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed."

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

India's X alternative Koo to shut down services

The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding.

India's X alternative Koo to shut down services

Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.

Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares

In February, Mr Bezos announced that he would sell shares in technology giant worth around $8.5bn.

Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one?

Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff.

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one?

AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions

The tech giant says it will be difficult to meet its net zero target due to AI using so much energy.

AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

Tech Life: If we could talk to the animals

Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.

Tech Life: If we could talk to the animals

How to decode your social media feeds this election

Marianna Spring talks through the tactics seen on the social media feeds of voters.

How to decode your social media feeds this election