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UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech

Proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets and keys as well as ticketing apps, the regulator says.

Apple broke an essential presentation feature of iPads

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Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring

Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

Sony Party Speaker Deal: Save $100 Off the ULT Tower 7

The Sony ULT Tower 7 is one of our top party speaker picks and is at its lowest-ever price. Grab this or one of its sibling models before your next fe…

The Physics Behind Tesla’s Flying Roadster

To understand how Elon’s new car hops, glides, and sticks upside down, we need to talk about friction and force.

Organic Mattress Sale: 20 Percent Off Essentia Beds

Sleep healthier this winter with an organic mattress—now on heavy discount through November 2.

How ‘Final Fantasy VII Revelation’ Strikes the Balance Between Old and New

Game director Naoki Hamaguchi talks about scale and expectations for one of gaming’s most ambitious remakes.

Sexual Assault Is a Free Speech Issue

Mary Anne Franks has spent years fighting against online abuse. When people are abused with impunity, she says, the message becomes “We do not care ab…

'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps

The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It

The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean.

This New Food Delivery App Could Be the Antidote to Menu Markups

By sticking to in-store menu prices and a flat 5 percent fee, Olo wants to take the sting out of ordering dinner.

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget

Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.

Demi Adejuyigbe Thinks You Should Only Post 3 Times a Day

The comedian sees being online as similar to visiting the zoo. “I don’t need to interact with that,” he says. “It’s just a thing that I enjoy, and the…

How to See the Orionid Meteor Shower and Other Upcoming Astronomical Events

Made up of small fragments left behind by Halley’s Comet, these meteors are known for being especially bright and speedy.

Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the countr…

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