World High Tech News

'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far

Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus.

Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks

Three men and one woman - aged between 17 and 20 - have been arrested in London and the Midlands.

Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler

Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic."

Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk's X

Her exit comes at a difficult time for Musk who, in a brief reply, thanked her for her "contributions."

Nvidia becomes world's first $4tn company

Shares in the chip-maker have surged in value as investment in AI continues to gather pace.

Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones

Teachers fear some children use smartphones for eight hours a day and overnight.

Instagram wrongly accuses some users of breaching child sex abuse rules

It was "horrible", "stressful" and "isolating" those affected tell BBC News.

Esports World Cup: The contest teams can't afford to miss

The controversial competition returns for a second year - and competitors say its vital for them to be involved.

Emergency alert to be sent to smartphones in UK test

A test message will be sent to smartphones on 7 September, after a previous test revealed technical issues.

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.