Entries by BBC News - Technology

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as boss of dating app

Billionaire Whitney Wolfe Herd, who created the firm in 2014, will be replaced by Slack’s chief.

Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins reinstated on X

Their return, after bans for hate speech violations, has been criticised by campaigners.

The floating desalination machines powered by the waves

Desalination usually requires a lot of heat and power, but a new system just needs wave energy.

Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions

As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed.

Musk says his new AI chatbot has ‘a little humour’

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available.

Succession actor Sarah Snook: ‘AI is terrifying’

The actor says the film industry should “set a precedent” on the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks

The James Webb observatory records the giant jets and shocks created by a birthing star in Orion.

Call of Duty: Can the world’s favourite shooter game last another 20 years?

The franchise marks two decades since it launched with a new owner and questions over its future.

Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener

Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch.

AI bot capable of insider trading and lying, say researchers

The researchers behind the simulation say there is a risk of this happening for real in the future.