Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
26 minutes agoPeter HoskinsBusiness reporterGetty ImagesBanking giant Standard Chartered has become the latest major company to announce job cuts as it increases its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).The firm, which…
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
4 hours agoChris BaraniukTechnology ReporterCreateMeFloppy textiles are hard for robots to manipulateThey assemble cars, they perform surgery, and they even handle cargo at airports. But give most robots a needle…
Musk loses OpenAI court battle as he waited too long to sue
4 hours agoLily Jamali,North America technology correspondent, Oakland, CaliforniaandKali Hays,Technology reporterWatch: Why Elon Musk lost in the OpenAI court battle against Sam AltmanA California jury has tossed out Elon Musk's…
Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
5 hours agoFaisal IslamEconomics editorPA MediaGreater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has committed to sticking to the government's existing borrowing limits, known as its fiscal rules. And the markets appear to…
New police unit to target crime gangs fronting High Street shops
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation6 hours agoEd Thomas,UK editor,Patrick ClahaneandRebecca WearnWatch: Shops selling illegal tobacco on a Newport high street make locals…
Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
7 hours agoKali HaysTechnology reporterWatch: Why Elon Musk lost in the OpenAI court battle against Sam AltmanElon Musk, the world's richest man, has not been winning in court lately.His loss…
PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription fee
8 hours agoEmer MoreauBusiness reporteriStock Editorial / Getty Images PlusSony increased the price of the PlayStation 5 console last monthPlayStation Plus subscribers will be hit with price rises in some…
Swatch launch sparks ‘chaotic’ scenes and store closures
Large crowds of people have been queuing outside Swatch stores worldwide, with some shops having to close over safety considerations. Police had to be called to deal with large gathering…
What is the Royal Pop pocket watch and is it worth the hype?
Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch?12 hours agoKathryn ArmstrongandVicky Wong'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenesThe launch of an exclusive pocket watch…
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
Getty ImagesFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed by students as he spoke about the rise of artificial intelligence during his speech at University of Arizona's graduation ceremony, underscoring growing…
Ford Fiesta: Car boss hints it could return as an electric model
Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?13 hours agoTheo Leggett,Business correspondentandEmer Moreau,Business reporterGetty ImagesThe Ford Fiesta was discontinued in 2023The president of Ford in Europe has…