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Snap unveils $2,195 smart glasses after previous flops
The augmented reality glasses from Snapchat's parent company are expected to ship in autumn.
June 17, 2026 11:37am UTC
Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
June 16, 2026 3:28pm UTC
When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
June 16, 2026 10:58am UTC
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
June 16, 2026 12:11am UTC
Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
June 15, 2026 7:48pm UTC
Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.
June 15, 2026 5:10pm UTC
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
June 12, 2026 11:05pm UTC
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX, already the world's richest person, is now also its first trillionaire.
June 12, 2026 4:44pm UTC
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
June 11, 2026 5:02am UTC
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
June 9, 2026 10:32pm UTC