Entries by BBC News - Technology

Game to stop selling pre-owned titles /in /by

The firm’s owner, Frasers Group, told the BBC trade-ins would be phased out in “the coming months”.

MrBeast: World’s biggest Youtuber backtracks on X video snub /in /by

Internet personality has change of heart over the Elon Musk-owned platform he previously avoided.

Why there’s a boom for damp-busting machines /in /by

Sales of dehumidifiers are booming as people try to reduce damp and mould problems, and save money.

First Prince of Persia game in 14 years voiced in Farsi /in /by

Fans say they welcome developers’ attempt to represent better the culture of Persia and Iran.

AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says /in /by

Policymakers should address the “troubling trend”, says the organisation’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva.

Is seabed mining an economic necessity or a hazard? /in /by

As deep-sea miners seek international go-ahead, opponents say the environmental impact is too high.

CES 2024: AI pillows and toothbrushes – is it all getting a bit silly? /in /by

Companies are clamouring to present their products as AI-powered, but are their claims justified?

CES 2024: Trying out an AI mirror /in /by

The BBC’s James Clayton tests out the latest tech at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.

Why is the world investing so much in semiconductors? /in /by

Worries over shortages have prompted government efforts worldwide to boost computer chip production.

eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case /in /by

Executives sent live spiders and cockroaches to a US couple who criticised the firm, court papers show.