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Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts

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The pagers that exploded had labels pointing to a Taiwanese firm - but it denied making the devices.

02

Would you let AI plan your next holiday?

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Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?

Thursday, Sep 19

16

'Hunger Games' studio Lionsgate announce AI video deal

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The entertainment giants will allow an AI model to train using its film and TV archives.

Brazil fines Musk's X for site's return after ban

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The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.

07

Nintendo sues 'Pokémon with guns' video game firm

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The Japanese company alleges that the Palworld video game "infringes multiple patent rights".

04

Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India

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About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.

02

What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?

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It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.

Wednesday, Sep 18

17

MrBeast and Amazon named in legal action over Beast Games

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The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m.

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Google scores rare legal win as 1.49bn euro fine scrapped

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The firm is under pressure worldwide over the dominance of its search and ad-tech businesses.

06

The Plucky Squire: From Pokémon to a page-turning indie hit

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How a former Pokémon art director launched a studio and made one of the year's most anticipated games.

Tuesday, Sep 17

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Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default

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Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.

05

Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks

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Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.

04

Elon Musk deletes X post about Harris and Biden

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The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.

Monday, Sep 16

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TikTok says US ban would have staggering impact on free speech

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The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security.

02

Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'

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Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds.

Friday, Sep 13

15

Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have 'polluted culture'

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The broadcaster said the tech bosses' companies had released "toxic particulates" into cultural life.

Ronaldo hits 1bn social media followers

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The huge figure makes the footballer easily the most followed celebrity on the planet.

10

Vodafone and Three reject claims that merger will mean higher prices

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Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.

02

New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?

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Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.

Thursday, Sep 12

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Boy arrested over London transport cyber hack

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The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed.

17

Microsoft lays off more gaming staff in new cuts

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The Xbox owner announces 650 jobs will go after cutting almost 2,000 earlier this year.

02

Data centres to be given same 'critical' status as NHS and power grid

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Critical national infrastructure status means they will get extra government support during emergencies.

Tuesday, Sep 10

18

Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro

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UK gamers will have to shell out £699.99 when the upgraded console launches on 7 November.

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Apple told to pay Ireland €13bn in tax by EU

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The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland.

11

EU court rules Google must pay €2.4bn fine

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Google loses its appeal against the fine, handed down for its shopping comparison service.

02

Could powerful lasers unlock cheap fusion power?

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A Denver-based start-up plans to use powerful lasers to spark a fusion reactor.

Monday, Sep 9

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Apple banks on AI to boost sales of new iPhone 16

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The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge.

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Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

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Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech.

Saturday, Sep 7

Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

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Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.

Friday, Sep 6

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Astro Bot: Could the old-school hit reshape PS5's future?

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In a world of endless online games and open-world slogs, could a little robot show what gamers really want?