All news on the topic: Technology

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Terrifying app allows users to create AI ’clones’ of terrorists, including Manchester arena bomber
Character AI lets people use artificial intelligence technology to recreate and talk to digital versions of real people - one victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing was horrified
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Dutch police use hologram in attempt to solve 2009 murder of sex worker
Lifesize hologram of Betty Szabó in red light district aims to jog memories and help find her 19-year-old killer.
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Two astronauts are stranded in space — how will they endure and make it through until 2025?
The two astronauts were only meant to be in space for eight days, but due to technical issues they won’t return until 2025. Do they have enough supplies for such a stint, how are they coping mentally and what is day-to-day life like up there?
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British Army employing AI robodogs that ’smell fear’ to detect enemies
The military is using AI-powered robodogs that can sniff out enemies - once programmed they can also detect bombs, attack targets or become agitated and run away
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Google is finally helping iPhone owners avoid speeding tickets
In an ideal world, tech should be used to make our lives easier, and keep us safe.
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RAF’s new fighter jet, hailed as an ’absolute beast,’ is a technological marvel
The next fighter jet planned for the RAF could be under review, as the ’absolute beast’ Tempest stealth fighter jet would be a technological marvel but could cost billions
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Microsoft breaks silence on mass IT outage which sparked global chaos
Microsoft 365 has issued an update on a major IT outage on systems worldwide, causing serious disruption that is affecting airlines, trains, broadcasters and banks
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Banks, airlines and media outlets hit by global outage linked to Windows PCs
Widespread outage linked to Windows workstations has affected major companies, including Sky News UK, Melbourne Airport and Thameslink
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UK tech startup raises £5m to prevent dangerous mould in social housing
Switchee aims to protect health and cut bills by installing its technology in 1m homes
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Tech layoffs from Tesla, Google, Microsoft, and TikTok bring the total to nearly 100,000 this year
Global tech layoffs are nearing 100,000 this year as the likes of Tesla, Google and Microsoft continue to shed employees in a bid to satisfy investors.
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Old landlines will be switched off in 84 new UK areas
The next batch of UK locations that are being moved to the latest broadband technology has been confirmed - full list of areas revealed.
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Boston Dynamics has developed a new robot, and it’s their most intimidating creation yet
Just over eight years ago a robot Atlas was introduced to the world by Boston Dynamics and we collectively freaked out.
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Leisure centers are abandoning biometric systems used to monitor staff, in response to increased scrutiny from the UK’s data watchdog
Firms such as Serco and Virgin Active pull facial recognition and fingerprint scan systems used to monitor staff attendance