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WhatsApp launches 'incognito' AI chat with private disappearing messages
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.
May 13, 2026 2:00pm UTC

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.
May 13, 2026 1:44pm UTC

Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.
May 13, 2026 11:52am UTC

More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.
May 13, 2026 6:04am UTC

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
May 13, 2026 5:01am UTC

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury
Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.
May 12, 2026 6:51pm UTC

Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
May 12, 2026 10:31am UTC

Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
May 12, 2026 10:01am UTC

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
May 11, 2026 11:23pm UTC

TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.
May 11, 2026 4:05pm UTC