Tech Life – Engaging chatbots – BBC Sounds

In an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, the quest to create chatbots that not only understand but also convincingly sound human is reaching new frontiers. This exploration into the…

Chipmaker Nvidia flouts AI scepticism with record revenue

Nvidia, the undisputed titan of the artificial intelligence revolution, has once again defied a chorus of skepticism surrounding the colossal investments pouring into AI, reporting a staggering fourth-quarter revenue surge…

UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills

The comprehensive plan, initially mooted in 2024 as a response to the "national emergency" of soaring energy bills, has finally seen its detailed publication after two years of development. Its…

Discord age verification rollout concerns top streamers like Eret.

‘I do not trust them’ – top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks Alastair, a prominent LGBT streamer on Twitch known online as Eret, commands a substantial following of…

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m.

The National Health Service (NHS) has paid nearly £50 million of taxpayer money to an outsourced firm responsible for assessing claims of medical harm allegedly caused by vaccines. This astronomical…

Sunken Thames barges create new Essex island for birds

These robust lighters, historically tasked with ferrying essential commodities like coal, building materials, and food supplies from the Port of London, have now been given an extraordinary second life. After…

German Chancellor Warns of Trade Imbalance with China During First Beijing Trip

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a stark warning regarding the significant and widening trade imbalance between Germany and China, emphasizing that the current situation is "not healthy" for either…

Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds

A groundbreaking international study has revealed a fascinating seasonal rhythm in male fertility, demonstrating that sperm motility – the crucial ability of sperm to swim effectively towards an egg –…

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 ad banned for trivialising sexual violence

An advertisement for the latest installment in the hugely popular Call of Duty franchise, "Black Ops 7," has been banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for its perceived…

Zimbabwe rejects US health deal over sensitive data concerns.

Zimbabwe has formally rejected a substantial health assistance deal with the United States, valued at $367 million over five years, citing Washington’s insistence on accessing sensitive Zimbabwean biological data. This…