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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

Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK

Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content.

Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK

The fastest data in the world

Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.

The fastest data in the world

EU says Instagram’s paid ad-free option breaches rules

The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules.

EU says Instagram’s paid ad-free option breaches rules

Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?

Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said it's not for them.

Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?

Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test

The charging time is much quicker than even the fastest-charging batteries currently on the market.

Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test

India reviews iPhone factory for 'not hiring married women'

The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at its factory in Tamil Nadu state.

India reviews iPhone factory for 'not hiring married women'

Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut

Webtoon Entertainment says it has 170m monthly active users in over 150 countries around the world.

Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut

What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem?

Tech firms commonly highlight their use of AI, but in some cases it may be exaggerated.

What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem?

VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian

Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by almost 50% after the announcement.

VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian

World's biggest music labels sue over AI copyright

Sony, Universal and Warner claim AI software steals music to "spit out" similar work.

World's biggest music labels sue over AI copyright