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Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people"
December 16, 2025 1:42pm UTC

UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
December 16, 2025 12:04am UTC

Amazon apologises after showing 15-rated film to child who rented PG movie
The child was trying to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid - but a film with "strong sex and sex references" played instead.
December 15, 2025 1:52pm UTC

Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls
The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.
December 15, 2025 11:41am UTC

Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise
Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".
December 15, 2025 10:21am UTC

Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy
Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.
December 15, 2025 7:47am UTC

What's next for TikTok in the US as deal prospects remain uncertain?
A deal to sell TikTok has remained elusive, despite earlier claims that a deal was done.
December 15, 2025 5:06pm UTC

Amazon pulls AI recap from Fallout TV show after it made several mistakes
The errors included getting dialogue wrong and incorrectly claiming a scene was set 100 years earlier than it was.
December 12, 2025 6:04pm UTC

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.
December 12, 2025 8:45pm UTC

Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal
The $1bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.
December 12, 2025 11:46am UTC