2 days ago ShareSave Ione Wells Reporting fromChile ShareSave BBC Raquel Celina Rodriguez watches her step as she walks across the Vega de Tilopozo in Chile’s Atacama salt flats. It’s a wetland, known for its groundwater springs, but the plain is now dry and cracked with holes she explains were once pools. “Before, the Vega […]
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US passes first major national crypto legislation
41 minutes ago ShareSave Natalie Sherman BBC News ShareSave Getty Images Lawmakers in the US have passed the country’s first major national cryptocurrency legislation. It is a major milestone for the once fringe industry, which has been lobbying Congress over regulation for years and poured millions into last year’s election, backing candidates that included Donald […]
Exploring the Mid-Range and High-Range TV Models of Sony, Samsung, and Panasonic in 2025
Introduction to TV Technology in 2025 As technology continues to evolve, the landscape of television is undergoing significant transformations, particularly as we progress through 2025. This era is marked by remarkable innovations that enhance the viewing experience, culminating in superior picture quality, immersive sound, and intelligent features. One of the most notable advancements is the […]
Does the UK video games industry have a class problem?
26 minutes ago ShareSave Laura Cress BBC News ShareSave BBC “I’m scared for the future of games,” says Chris Goodyear. “It could end up going the way that theatre has, and become a very privileged thing.” At one of the UK’s largest conferences for video game developers, social class was on the agenda. The concern […]
WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash
WeTransfer has confirmed it does not use files uploaded to their service to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. The file sharing company had received lots of criticism from customers on social media after changing its terms of service, which some interpreted as allowing it the right to use files for AI training. A WeTransfer spokeswoman […]
New AI voice tool trained to copy British regional accents
A new AI voice-cloning tool from a British firm claims to be able to reproduce a range of UK accents more accurately than some of its US and Chinese rivals. Because much of the data traditionally used to train AI products with voices comes from North American or southern English speaking sources, many artificial voices […]
More rules being considered to keep children safe online
12 hours ago ShareSave Paul Seddon Political reporter ShareSave The government is considering further action to keep children safe online and will not “sit back and wait” on the issue, a cabinet minister has said. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the BBC new age-verification rules beginning later this month would have a “really important” impact. […]
Understanding Picture Quality: Full Array LED, QLED, OLED, and Mini LED Explained
Introduction to Display Technologies The realm of display technologies has witnessed significant advancements over the years, evolving to meet the ever-increasing demand for improved picture quality. Among the most prominent technologies available today are Full Array LED, QLED, OLED, and Mini LED. Each of these display types has unique characteristics that can greatly influence the […]
Upgrading from LCD to LED TV: Understanding the Differences and Picture Quality
Understanding LCD and LED Technology Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology has been a staple in television designs for several years. At its core, an LCD TV operates through the manipulation of liquid crystals, which do not emit light by themselves. Instead, they require a light source to create the visible image. This backlighting—typically provided by […]
Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks
10 hours ago ShareSave Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service ShareSave Alamy Four people have been arrested by police investigating the cyber-attacks that have caused havoc at M&S and the Co-op. The National Crime Agency (NCA) says a 20-year-old woman was arrested in Staffordshire, and three males – aged between 17 and 19 – […]