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Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026

The price of Ram – once one of the cheapest computer parts – has more than doubled since October 2025.

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How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

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Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

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Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus

The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction.

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China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

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James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

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Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside

The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

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US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a “witch hunt” is taking place.

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TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

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Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash

The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles, US media report.

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