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US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn

Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.

I read Anthropic's 92-page risk factor document, so you don't have to – video explainer

Anthropic, the creator of Claude, filed to go public on the US stock market on 26 October. The company's filing statement contains a 92-page risk factor document in which it acknowledges the dangers that AI poses to soc…

What we know about $6.3bn crypto heist

North Korea is likely culprit behind $6.3bn crypto hack, ‘largest heist in history’

Binance exchange says it will cover customer losses as it scrambles to freeze affected assets, with about $3bn located so far Q&A: How big a deal is the $6.3bn crypto heist? Tell us: have you been affected by the Binanc…

Best domain hosting services 2026: Tried and tested by an expert

I’ve shortlisted four options to host the perfect name for your business or personal project

Billionaire tax: how a union leader’s ‘crazy’ idea became the defining issue of California’s midterms

It was an ambitious notion – now Californians will vote on a one-time 5% billionaire tax, and state’s super rich have pulled out all the stops in opposition One year ago, the idea of a billionaire tax in California was…

Buy a wind-up radio – and don’t forget the chocolate: survival experts on how to prepare for an emergency

UK government guidance says we should be ready for the unexpected, but what’s actually helpful to have at home? We ask the specialists • The best power banks – tested How prepared are you for an emergency? Do you have a…

Ghost in the machine: how AI is haunting the search for the supernatural

Ghost hunting has changed in recent years due to AI chatbots, and paranormal enthusiasts are concerned Ghost hunting is a tech-heavy pursuit. When Amy Waine and Jarrad Cutting investigate haunted locations, they’re load…

I’m a tech expert – these are the best email hosting services I recommend

I looked at price, service speed, reliability and security strength while putting the services to the test

I’m a tech expert – these are the best VPS hosting services I recommend in 2026

From Ionos to GoDaddy, discover the top virtual private server options

Experts warn AI copyright changes could breach Australian constitution and spark huge compensation rights case

Scraping copyrighted material from internet could ‘potentially’ amount to acquisition of property by government, Anne Twomey says Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast Altering copyright law to a…

Social media titans must hand moderation data over to Ofcom after failed High Court bid

The ruling marks the first test of Ofcom’s power to demand data under the Online Safety Act

Meta, TikTok and X lose hearing against UK watchdog over moderation data demands

Meta, ‌TikTok and X have lost a legal challenge against ‌the UK's regulator over the amount of information it is demanding under new laws.

Competition watchdog to investigate Meta terms for publishers and businesses

The Facebook and Instagram owner said it believes there are ‘no grounds for a competition investigation’.

Yorkshire Water boss resigns after company given lowest environmental rating

Yorkshire Water has announced its chief executive is stepping down - a day after the company was given the lowest environmental rating by regulators.

What makes North Korea’s state-linked hacker network so powerful?

North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group is suspected to be behind Thursday’s Binance hack

Could artificial intelligence really wipe out humanity by using a bioweapon?

Google value plunges by $500bn as its own AI search hits ad sales

Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI own search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

‘Biggest hack in history’: North Korea blamed for huge Binance heist that put crypto market in chaos

It has been described as the biggest hack in history

How to keep your money safe with AI hacks and cyberattacks on the rise

Passwords and identifying scam emails or texts are only part of the fix - there’s more you can easily do

Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far

Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far

AI-powered 'doorbell cameras' tested to alert people to approaching polar bears

Artificial intelligence-powered "doorbell cameras" are being tested by a team of international experts in Canada to warn communities about approaching polar bears as climate change increases the risk of dangerous encoun…

From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean

The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?