Entries by BBC News - Technology

Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023

Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in their opening weekend.

TikTok to reopen Indonesia shop after $1.5bn deal

In October, TikTok Shop shut down in Indonesia to comply with new rules in South East Asia’s biggest economy.

The pro gamer who has to rely upon sound alone

How video games are continuing to become more accessible for people with impaired vision.

Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter – now X – but its owner has now reinstated him.

Grand Theft Auto 6: Car-top twerking, flamingos in a crazy Miami

The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer depicts the city’s extremes – what does it tell us about US culture?

AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence

The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement.

Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better

Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.

Microsoft’s links with OpenAI to be examined by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if links between the two could be considered a merger.

Game Awards 2023: Baldur’s Gate 3 wins game of the year

The Wonka star announces Baldur’s Gate 3 has won Game of the Year at the popular ceremony.

Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat

It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X.