Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents

Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.

Posted on: 26 May 2026 | 11:29 am

The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

Posted on: 25 May 2026 | 6:27 pm

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Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.

Posted on: 22 May 2026 | 8:00 pm

AI may speed up search for drugs to treat brain conditions

Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.

Posted on: 22 May 2026 | 4:30 pm

Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads

A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".

Posted on: 22 May 2026 | 11:10 am

'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending

Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.

Posted on: 22 May 2026 | 7:16 am

Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms

It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.

Posted on: 21 May 2026 | 9:57 pm

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

Posted on: 21 May 2026 | 6:14 pm

UK police bosses say unsafe social media platforms should be blocked for under-16s

The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.

Posted on: 21 May 2026 | 6:07 pm

Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district

The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.

Posted on: 21 May 2026 | 3:34 pm

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

Posted on: 21 May 2026 | 2:10 am

SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

Posted on: 21 May 2026 | 1:00 am

US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox

Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.

Posted on: 20 May 2026 | 5:27 am

Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop

The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.

Posted on: 19 May 2026 | 4:00 pm

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We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers

Posted on: 19 May 2026 | 3:00 pm

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Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.

Posted on: 15 May 2026 | 8:00 pm

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Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?

Posted on: 12 May 2026 | 2:45 pm

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Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.

Posted on: 8 May 2026 | 8:00 pm

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A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.

Posted on: 5 May 2026 | 2:30 pm

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Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.

Posted on: 1 May 2026 | 8:00 pm

Tech Life

Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.

Posted on: 28 April 2026 | 2:32 pm