BBC Tech News Roundup: AI, Space Exploration, and Gaming

BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech.

Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?

The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been named game of the year at this year's Game Awards.

Tallulah Metcalfe's four tips for dealing with online trolls.

Influencer Tallulah Metcalfe took part in the BBC Teen Summit in Bradford, and gave us her best tips.

Three tips on how to use your phone less.

Dr Kaitlyn Regehr has this advice to help you stop looking at your phone and go on a digital detox.

Moment SpaceX rocket explodes into massive fireball.

A live stream has captured the moment a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded when preparing for a flight test in Texas on Wednesday.

Watch: What's happening with Trump's Tesla parked at White House?

The US president is considering selling his Tesla car - which he says he purchased when he was trying to help Musk promote his company.

How Karen Dunbar helped craft her Bafta-winning video game character.

The comedian won best supporting actor for her role as Finlay in Still Wakes the Deep.

Pupils studying esports in Scottish Borders school.

The esports course serves as a starting point for learners who want a career in the sector.

Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies.

From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?

Jesse Eisenberg scorns association with Zuckerberg.

The actor, who played the Facebook boss, says he is making vulnerable people "feel threatened".

Watch DeepSeek AI bot respond to question about China.

The BBC tests out the tool to see what type of answers it can and will give.

BBC's AI correspondent explains why DeepSeek has caused shockwaves.

The Chinese-based large language model is disrupting the AI industry and the stock market.

Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutiny.

He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory.

Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?

BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.

Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues?

Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be.

Driverless cars wake residents with nighttime honking.

The robotaxis were stationed in a San Francisco parking lot when a feature to avoid crashes set off the noise.

‘Pig butchering’ scammers target BBC reporter.

Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work.