Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft
The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.
Source: BBC Tech
Tesla Autopilot detects speed limits and green lights
The new update is available to drivers in the US with Autopilot activated.
Source: BBC Tech
Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up
Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year.
Source: BBC Tech
Google-Facebook ditch plans to dock giant data cable in Hong Kong
The US government had expressed concerns that China might steal data carried by the cable.
Source: BBC Tech
TikTok owner to 'strictly' obey China's tech takeover law
New rules mean Beijing could block the sale of the app’s video recommendation engine.
Source: BBC Tech
The airline founder building Asia’s next super app
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into payments, music and shopping to tackle the travel slump.
Source: BBC Tech
Love Island stars and influencers paid to promote Test and Trace
Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.
Source: BBC Tech
The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.
Source: BBC Tech
Sir Isaac Newton's notes among Cambridge web gallery 'treasures'
Cambridge University Library adds high-resolution images of its collection to a free culture site.
Source: BBC Tech
Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final
India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.
Source: BBC Tech