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Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant

In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor.

Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant

Brain-chip patient plays online chess - Neuralink

Noland Arbaugh, who is paralysed below the shoulders, received a chip implant in January.

Brain-chip patient plays online chess - Neuralink

UK start-up to beam 4K video from space station

London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth.

UK start-up to beam 4K video from space station

Reddit share sale values the platform at $6.4bn

The company priced its shares at the top of a marketed range before the start of trading on Thursday.

Reddit share sale values the platform at $6.4bn

India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal

The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.

India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal

Fraud risk for Vans customers after data breach

The footwear firm's parent company was hacked and customers' personal information stolen.

Fraud risk for Vans customers after data breach

British AI pioneer joins Microsoft

Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind - which was bought by Google - is to lead Microsoft AI.

British AI pioneer joins Microsoft

Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip

The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.

Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip

How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping

Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.

How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping

Is TikTok really a danger to the West?

Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.

Is TikTok really a danger to the West?

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