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Can we really 'reset the internet' to make it safer for children?

Ofcom has taken a major step in setting out plans to protect children online, but hurdles remain.

Can we really 'reset the internet' to make it safer for children?

Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children

Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws.

Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children

E-gates back online after delays at UK airports

Long queues built up at airports affected by a Border Force "technical issue" at passport control.

E-gates back online after delays at UK airports

US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei

The move follows Huawei's release of an AI-enabled computer powered by a chip created by Intel.

US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei

FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims

The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.

FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims

TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app

TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".

TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app

Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer

The Bafta award-winning game's developer is being closed alongside other studios owned by Bethesda.

Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer

UK startup gets $1bn funding for self-driving car tech

The funding being given to Wayve represents the biggest ever investment in a European AI firm.

UK startup gets $1bn funding for self-driving car tech

Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check

First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.

Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check

Acclaimed photographer cracks Instagram in his 80s

Over a seven-decade career David Hurn has photographed everyone from the Beatles to Audrey Hepburn.

Acclaimed photographer cracks Instagram in his 80s

Starliner: Nasa to fly new craft to space station

Two Nasa astronauts are due to set off to the International Space Station in a new spacecraft in the early hours of Tuesday morning UK time.

Starliner: Nasa to fly new craft to space station

From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted

Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history.

From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted

From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics

Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing?

From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics

Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp

With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature.

Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp

Have the wheels come off for Tesla?

As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.

Have the wheels come off for Tesla?

Electric car driver turned away from hospital car park

Experts say it does not make sense as research suggests petrol cars are much more likely to catch fire.

Electric car driver turned away from hospital car park

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year

Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth.

Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year

TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute

The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again.

TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute

Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers case

The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers.

Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers case