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Tougher rules needed to protect young people online, report warns

The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.

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Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game

A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight.

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23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data

Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.

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What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it?

Experts saying using even such a privacy-focussed platform for national security matters is very unusual.

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Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla

The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.

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Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK

The firm is considering asking people to pay to remove ads if they do not want their data to be tracked.

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DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.

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The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain – thanks to Elon Musk

Noland Arbaugh tells the BBC how being the first Neuralink patient has changed his life.

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Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss’ online safety advice sparks debate

Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform.

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Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers

A union says it should instead pay drivers more so they can take time off with their families.

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