Finland’s bid to win Europe’s start-up crown
Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm? Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm? BBC News
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‘She helps cheer me up’: the people forming relationships with AI chatbots
From virtual ‘wives’ to mental health support, more than 100m people are using personified chatbots Men who have virtual “wives” and neurodiverse people using chatbots to help them navigate relationships are among a growing range of ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming human connection and intimacy. Dozens of readers shared their experiences of using…
Pixel 9a review: Google’s cut-price Android winner
Class-leading camera, top-tier chip, very long battery life, AI and quality software dominate mid-range rivals Google’s latest cut-price Pixel offers the best bang for your buck in Android phones and is arguably better in many areas than some models costing twice the price. The Pixel 9a starts at the same £499 (€549/$499/A$849) as last year’s…
Minister’s X account hacked to promote crypto scam
The MP’s office says “steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts”. The MP’s office says “steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts”. BBC News
Trump’s chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia
America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration. America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration. BBC News
‘It’s allowed me to see through his eyes’: Super Mario, my dad and me
When his mum found their old family NES covered in dust and rust, Thomas Hobbs cleaned it up, got it working and reconnected with his childhood and late father One of my earliest memories is watching my mum and dad play the opening level of Super Mario Bros in cooperative mode on the Nintendo Entertainment…
The monthly AI or real quiz: April 2025
Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks! Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks! BBC News
The best espresso machines to unleash your inner barista at home, tested
We’ve rounded up espresso machines for every budget and skill level, from the cheapest manual models to high-end assisted marvels • The best coffee machines for your home: your morning brew made easy More espresso, less depresso. To be clear, these weren’t the words of Angelo Moriondo, the Italian inventor who patented the first espresso…
Spotify ‘back and functioning normally’ after global outage
Downdetector, which tracks platforms, showed more than 20,000 people reported Spotify was not working on Wednesday. Downdetector, which tracks platforms, showed more than 20,000 people reported Spotify was not working on Wednesday. BBC News
Shein and Temu warn tariffs will raise prices in US
The firms said operating expenses have risen “due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs”. The firms said operating expenses have risen “due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs”. BBC News
