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• 'World's greatest designer' Jony Ive joins OpenAI to 'reimagine' computers

  The man who designed the iPad, iMac and iPhone will try to come up with a new generation of products for the AI era.

• Trump to host investors in his cryptocurrency despite ethical concerns

  Critics say he is trading access for personal profit - a suggestion rejected by the White House.

• UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine

  A joint investigation by the UK and allies found Russian hackers in the systems of logistics organisations.

• M&S website back online, allowing users to browse

  After going down overnight, the website is open for browsing again, but online orders remain suspended after the recent cyber attack.

• Retail hackers believed to be young and from US and UK, detectives say

  The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.

• National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

  The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.

• AI chatbot to be embedded in Google search

  The new option in its marquee search engine comes as the firm is facing competition from AI firms.

• Fortnite back on US Apple app store after ban lifted

  It was removed in 2020 for violating Apple's policies by launching its own in-app payment system.

• Cyber-attack threat keeps me awake at night, bank boss says

  Ian Stuart, from HSBC, said banks were spending "enormous" sums shoring up their IT systems.

• Fortnite faces complaint from actors' union over AI Darth Vader

  Sag-Aftra says the hit video game has used tech to replace human performers.

• Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help?

  With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?

• Sesame Street heads to Netflix after Trump pulled funding

  The platform will offer a new season and 90 hours of previous episodes to its 300 million subscribers.

• UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer

  Detailed weather forecasts and better predictions about the rain will soon be enjoyed in the UK.

• Tesla battery maker sees shares jump in Hong Kong debut

  China's CATL makes more than a third of electric vehicle batteries sold worldwide and also supplies VW and Toyota.

• India's 'Silicon Valley' flooded after heavy rains

  Three people have been killed in Bengaluru after the city received heavy rainfall from Sunday night.