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Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck

BBC

Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.

Posted on 6 November 2026 | 9:57 am

Global stocks plunge amid AI slowdown fears after Democrats' midterm triumph

The Guardian

Asian and European markets follow Wall Street with sharp fall as FTSE down 1.5%Business live - latest updatesEuropean stock markets have fallen sharply as a rout in US tech stocks spread across the Atlantic, after the Democrats' midterms victory sparked fears of a slowdown in the AI industry.A s...

Posted on 6 November 2026 | 8:58 am

Global tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears

BBC

Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

Posted on 6 November 2026 | 7:27 am

The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'

BBC

Investment has surged into the making of jet turbine blades - an extremely difficult component to make.

Posted on 6 November 2026 | 12:06 am

Nasdaq sees worst day in 19 months as investors bet on AI slowdown after Democrats' election triumph

The Guardian

Nearly $2tn shaved off Nasdaq value as worries of curbs to AI datacenters ripple across boursesThe Nasdaq share index had its worst day in 19 months after slumping 5.5% on Thursday amid growing signs that the artificial intelligence industry will face tougher regulation because of the midterm electi...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 9:23 pm

Google, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction risk

The Guardian

Law bans social media platforms from providing minors features such as autoplay that lead to compulsive useGoogle, Meta and TikTok have sued California to block enforcement of ⁠a new state law intended ⁠to limit the risk ​of addicting children under 16 to social media platforms.The law, known ...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 9:10 pm

Winner of the Prix Goncourt literary prize admits to using AI

The Guardian

Philippe Jaenada told French radio that he used ChatGPT to 'play with the reader', after the prize removed a different book from its longlist over allegations of AI useThe winner of France's most prestigious literary prize has admitted using artificial intelligence while writing his novel, bar...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 6:08 pm

UK government considers smart glasses ban over secret filming concerns

The Guardian

Minister hints at restriction on selling technology 'to certain users' amid worries over surreptitious filming of womenThe government is considering placing restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns the technology is being used to surreptitiously film women, a minister has said.Speaking in the...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 5:21 pm

The best Christmas gifts in the UK for dads, grandads, uncles and friends - tested for 2026

The Guardian

What do you get the man who doesn't seem to want anything? From fiery condiments to chef's knives, slippers to portable speakers, these ideas are sure to hit the spot• The best Christmas gifts for mums in 2026Gifts for dads, grandads and other father figures can often feel like a shot in the d...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 3:00 pm

Was Elon Musk the US midterms' biggest loser? - Stateside with Kai and Carter

The Guardian

The tech industry spent big on the midterms, but it turned out to be a poor investment. Elon Musk poured a staggering $446m dollars into Republican-aligned political action committees (Pacs) and groups since last year, but his efforts didn't pay off. Democrats won every one of the five Senate race...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 11:00 am

'It's so glossy and sexy!': 10 movies (and one TV show) that inspired Grand Theft Auto

The Guardian

As GTA 6 looms, we look at the films that have influenced Rockstar's creatives, from Heat to Bonnie and Clyde, via Boyz n the Hood and SpeedGrand Theft Auto is arguably the most cinematic video game series ever made. Over the past three decades, the games have studied and stolen the themes, conven...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 10:00 am

Tech barons cozied up to Trump. What will they do in newly blue America?

The Guardian

Democrats' success was helped by popular anger over tech, AI and the super rich - life for billionaires could become much more difficultThe photo of Silicon Valley centibillionaires at Donald Trump's inauguration - Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg, front row and side by side - now looks like a h...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 9:00 am

Activists across Europe prepare two days of protests against datacentres

The Guardian

More than 100 campaign groups will join together in 15 countries this week to call for a halt to major AI projectsProtesters across Europe are planning two days of action against datacentres this week with demonstrations taking place in 15 countries.More than 100 groups are joining together for the ...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 9:00 am

Apple iPad mini A20 Pro review: the best small tablet but with a big price

The Guardian

All-round upgrades fit a bigger OLED screen in a smaller and lighter body with water resistance for first timeThe new iPad mini takes Apple's fan-favourite tiny tablet and upgrades just about everything about it, including giving it a new OLED screen, serious performance, speakers embedded into th...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 7:00 am

UK found to be 'dangerously' reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI

The Guardian

Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is "dangerously" dependent on China for critical raw materials needed for the military, renewable energy infrastructure and AI, a parliamentary investigation has found.M...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 5:00 am

Elon Musk's nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop

The Guardian

The tech billionaire set spending record as he poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidatesElon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections. It turned out to be a poor investment.Th...

Posted on 5 November 2026 | 2:00 am

Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms

BBC

Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.

Posted on 4 November 2026 | 9:41 pm

'Wellness is on the ballot': why did so many pilates studios tell me to vote in the midterms?

The Guardian

Owners of pilates and yoga studios in the US got political and encouraged their followers to vote on social mediaQ&A: Ask your questions about Democrats' win in the midtermsTrack live results from all 50 statesYour local pilates instructors only want you to do two things: breathe through your ...

Posted on 4 November 2026 | 6:53 pm

Trump's billionaire-blue collar coalition has been smashed by class politics | Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian

As tech bosses get richer and ordinary Americans struggle, Democrats put the case against the US's grotesque unfairness - and voters responded Remember the "vibe shift"? Just last year, columnists and corporate boardrooms alike declared that the second coming of Donald Trump meant the old ru...

Posted on 4 November 2026 | 6:18 pm

French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits

BBC

The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.

Posted on 4 November 2026 | 4:26 pm

Why the weirdest game of 2026 is also one of my favourites

The Guardian

Titanium Court is a bizarre world of 8-bit fairies, Shakespeare and surprise songs - its magic lies in never knowing what on earth is going on• Don't get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereEarlier this year, I was stuck in hospital for several days, fuzzy on pain medication a...

Posted on 4 November 2026 | 3:00 pm

French blood banks hacked in latest cyber-attack on Europe

The Guardian

Temperature and defrosting thresholds raised to 'very high levels' at three cold stores stocking vital blood productsFrance's national blood service has said hackers accessed control systems and boosted temperatures at three cold stores stocking vital blood products, in an apparent escalation ...

Posted on 4 November 2026 | 1:22 pm

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review - a dream come true

The Guardian

Nintendo Switch 2; NintendoThis ambitious remake transforms a landmark Zelda game into a modern masterpiece, clearer and easier to navigate, more beautiful to look at, with playful musical touches. Yet the melancholy remainsIt's always a worry, returning to a formative piece of art from your child...

Posted on 4 November 2026 | 11:03 am

Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?

BBC

Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

Posted on 4 November 2026 | 12:04 am

Tech Life

BBC

When copyright strikes silence reporters, rail safety & the Lord of the Rings live show.

Posted on 3 November 2026 | 8:30 pm

Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack

BBC

An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.

Posted on 3 November 2026 | 4:19 pm

UK meat industry hit by cyber-attack which targeted European supermarket freezers

BBC

Supermarkets in countries including Ireland, Sweden and Belgium reported fridges being hiked in temperature on Monday.

Posted on 3 November 2026 | 1:07 pm

Apple unsure when it will get more foldable iPhones ahead of Christmas

BBC

The tech giant reports strong sales but admits "constraints" are affecting supplies of the iPhone Duo.

Posted on 3 November 2026 | 11:10 am

North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack

BBC

US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.

Posted on 3 November 2026 | 8:33 am

If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?

BBC

Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.

Posted on 2 November 2026 | 6:25 pm

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