Technology

Oxford leads £10m international study as resistance threatens new TB treatments

Oxford researchers lead a £10m international programme investigating emerging resistance to newer drugs used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Apple’s new boss bets £1,999 on first folding iPhone

Apple launches its first folding iPhone, the £1,999 iPhone Duo, as new CEO John Ternus makes his first major product...

Card fraud accounts for more than one-in-three UK identity fraud cases

Card fraud made up more than one-third of UK identity fraud cases in 2025, with 87,818 cases recorded nationwide.

The new metrics reshaping how companies measure growth

Ask Bosco explores how digital reporting tools are changing growth measurement, offering clearer insights into customers, campaigns, products and profitability.

Europe leads world in quantum research despite deep industry scepticism

Aleksey Savchenko examines Europe’s quantum research lead as businesses remain sceptical about when the technology will have a meaningful impact.

Australia plans social media algorithm ‘off switch’ in move Europe could follow

Australia plans greater user control over social media algorithms, potentially offering a model for the next stage of European regulation.

Uber launches UK’s first autonomous ride-hailing service in London

Uber launches autonomous rides in London with Wayve, bringing self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles to passengers through its app.

Products made in space move closer to commercial reality

European businesses move closer to commercial space manufacturing as new partnerships make microgravity research and production more accessible.

Snickers creates ‘world’s first digital chocolate bar’ for misbehaving AI

Snickers launches a digital chocolate bar designed to help users correct AI chatbots when they produce inaccurate or poor responses.

Lidl owner plans €5.6bn data centre as Germany pushes digital independence

Schwarz Group plans a €5.6bn German data centre to strengthen digital sovereignty, cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities.

AI could make it easier for citizens to have their say, study finds

A new study finds AI could widen citizen participation by analysing feedback, translating contributions and improving access to government consultations.

Hidden workplace chemical risks come under spotlight as experts turn to skin exposure

Experts are examining workplace chemical exposure through the skin, focusing on PFAS, heavy metals and new ways to assess risks.

Robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m record at Beijing games

Chinese humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra runs 100m faster than Usain Bolt’s world record at the World Humanoid Robot Games.

Robots that work, play and even tackle the laundry go on show in Beijing

The World Robot Conference in Beijing showcases humanoid robots tackling factory work, household chores, sport and practical tasks.

Israeli genomics firm opens easier route to AI system for NHS labs

Marco Ryan reports on Geneyx Genomex gaining UK approval, opening an easier procurement route for AI-powered genomic analysis in NHS...

Healthcare AI plans hampered by spreadsheets and legacy systems

Marco Ryan reports on how spreadsheets, legacy systems and fragmented workforce data could undermine healthcare organisations’ plans to adopt AI.

How AI trading bots are reshaping retail currency trading in Europe

FXiBot explains how AI trading bots are transforming retail currency trading with automation, cloud technology and structured risk management.

AI ‘kill switch’ launched to stop rogue agents in seconds

A new AI kill switch lets businesses stop rogue agents in seconds as concerns grow over autonomous software and security...

Governments need private-sector firepower to fight the next cyber war

Steve Durbin explains why stronger public-private cybersecurity partnerships are essential as AI accelerates increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.