Segway's self-balancing e-skates prove a challenge
BBC Chris Foxx takes Segway's new self-balancing e-skates out for a test run. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MKoj6w via I...Read More
Bitcoin wallet Bitfi withdraws 'unhackable' claim
The cryptocurrency wallet, backed by John McAfee, had already caused controversy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wzaRr8 via I...Read More
Abusive tweets to MPs 'more than double' between elections
Abusive tweets about MPs rose from 10,000 to 25,000 between 2015 and 2017, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P...Read More
Viagogo taken to High Court by competition regulator
The ticket reselling site has repeatedly failed to make changes demanded, the competition regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Somnox robot aims to put owners to sleep
A machine that resembles a breathing pillow aims to provide a safer alternative to sedatives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N...Read More
Online rolls and fake accounts poison Arab social media
Social media fraud continues to fuel a plague of disinformation in the Arab world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PR41Wy via ...Read More
Google and Mastercard in credit card data deal
Google is buying credit card data from Mastercard but the firms had not announced the deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POv...Read More
China targets video gaming to tackle myopia in children
New restrictions will try to tackle rising levels of near-sightedness among children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NAnadV v...Read More
Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station
A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Acer unveils new gaming cockpit and other tech news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wsVrFs via IF...Read More
Bye bye loneliness
How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGfoC...Read More
8K TVs unveiled by Samsung and LG at Ifa tech show
The world's two bestselling television-makers are showing off rival 8K screens at the Ifa tech show in Berlin. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
Celebgate hacker jailed over Jennifer Lawrence hack
Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence was targeted in the hack, for which three others have already been jailed. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
New York renamed 'Jewtropolis' in map hack
Snapchat's mapping software appears to have been hacked in what it calls an act of vandalism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Google says Trump's bias claims are 'not true'
Claims Google did not promote President Trump's State of the Union address are denied by the search giant. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Gay dating app Grindr to sell shares
Kunlun Group, the Chinese owner of Grindr, plans to sell shares in the dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzbxCh via ...Read More
Dyson gears up for electric car testing
Plans are unveiled for a 10-mile test track in Wiltshire to test the electric vehicle being developed by Dyson. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Emails read while commuting 'should count as work'
Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Air Canada app data breach involves passport numbers
Experts warn that the theft of passport details could be "severe" for those affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
130 million hotel IDs breached in China
A Chinese hotel group's database may have been accidentally uploaded to the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C7BHw...Read More
Elon Musk reignites Twitter slur controversy
The Tesla chief asks why he has not been sued by a British man he had defamed and apologised to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Exam result details now obtainable for free under GDPR
The new rights cover this summer's exams but could cause "problems" for exam bodies, one expert says. from BBC News - Techno...Read More
Facebook Watch video service launches worldwide
The on-demand video service will compete with YouTube and Netflix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXOdTA via IFTTT Read More
Galileo: Brexit funds released for sat-nav study
UK ministers set aside £92m to study the feasibility of a sovereign satellite-navigation system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Contraception app advert banned by UK regulator
Complaint about advert offering to replace traditional contraception with natural methods is upheld. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Didi blames 'ignorance and pride' for carpool murder
Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing blames "breathless expansion" for lapses that led to passenger murder. from BBC News - Te...Read More
Printed 3D-gun blueprints back online
Defense Distributed defy court ban on downloadable guns by selling them to select states. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LAqi7...Read More
Jet2 plane withdrawn after flap alert
The same plane has had two problems with its flaps within the space of a week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LCoKKq via IFTT...Read More
A fake billionaire is fooling people on Twitter
Businessman Warren Buffett is being impersonated in a wildly popular account tweeting inspirational advice from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Trump attacks 'left-wing' Google search results
President Donald Trump says most news about him that appears in Google search results is negative from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Avicii’s family set up tribute site for fans
Fans have been invited to share their memories of the DJ on the memory board. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Noifg5 via IFTTT...Read More
3D-printed gun blueprints ban extended
A block on the online distribution of files showing how to build a gun is extended by a US judge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Myanmar Rohingya: Why Facebook banned an army chief
Facebook has moved to ban Myanmar's military leader following a damning report issued by the UN. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Electric shock collars for pets to be banned
Environment Secretary Michael Gove said the collars caused unacceptable "harm and suffering". from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Yemen cholera epidemic 'controlled' by computer predictions
Cases are slashed thanks to a new system that predicts where outbreaks will occur. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MCSrjQ via ...Read More
Toyota to invest $500m in Uber to build self-driving cars
The deal is part of a plan to develop self-driving cars "at scale" and values Uber at $72bn. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Tumblr bans non-consensual creepshots and deepfake porn
The Verizon-owned social network is banning the "unwanted sexualisation" of others from its site. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
KSI v Logan Paul: Twitch pirates outnumbered YouTube payers
Amazon's video service faces criticism after pirated streams of Saturday's bouts drew millions. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Google is irresponsible claims Fortnite's chief in bug row
Epic Games' chief criticises Google's security team for refusing to wait before revealing a bug. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Florida shooting: Video gamer kills two at tournament
The participant at a tournament in Jacksonville opens fire before shooting himself. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NhY17O via...Read More
Galileo: Funding pledge for UK rival to EU sat-nav system
The UK's own satellite navigation system project is to get a £92m boost, an official tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Uber 'to focus on bikes over cars'
The ride-hailing firm says it will put more emphasis on bike hire, even though it could hurt profits. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
KSI v Logan Paul: YouTube boxing fight ends in a draw
KSI and Logan Paul took their online rivalry into the boxing ring in a much-hyped bout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P20q6S ...Read More
Didi Chuxing suspends carpool service after woman killed
China's ride-hailing app suspends its trip sharing service after a driver raped and killed a woman. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Elon Musk will no longer take Tesla private
The electric car maker's share price has slumped since Elon Musk said he wanted to take it private. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Unpicking the cyber-crime economy
Apple iPhones, expensive cars and high-end houses are all ways cyber-thieves try to cash out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P...Read More
Tech Tent: Are tech giants held to account?
Silicon Valley's big businesses should be subject to more scrutiny, argues author Lucie Greene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
KSI vs Logan Paul: YouTube heavyweights ready for boxing showdown
Rivals KSI and Logan Paul are taking their online beef into the boxing ring for a much-hyped bout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Russia trolls 'spreading vaccination misinformation' to create discord
Troll accounts that tried to influence the US election also tweeted about vaccines, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Amazon warehouse staff defend retailer on Twitter
A series of Twitter accounts written by Amazon warehouse staff has been exposed on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OZJ...Read More
Woman sues US border agents over seized iPhone
Photos of the woman "in a state of undress" were stored on the phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MSWoR6 via IFT...Read More
NSA 'leaker' jailed for five years
Reality Winner, 26, is jailed for 63 months after releasing a secret report on Russian hacking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
IBM patents coffee delivery drone
Drones could tell when people are tired and lower a coffee on an "unspooling string", IBM suggests. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
DJI Mavic 2 drones add obstacle sensors to all sides
The aircraft now feature collision detectors on all sides as well as camera upgrades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PzhBOm v...Read More
Monument Valley: Mobile game being turned into film
The British-made indie puzzle game phenomenon has been picked up by Paramount Pictures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NfpLtP ...Read More
Ridicule for Russia's newest robot, Igorek
Kalashnikov, the company behind the AK-47 rifle, reveal their latest machine in Moscow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w8Bbc7 ...Read More
Nikon launches Z6 and Z7 mirrorless full-frame cameras
The Z6 and Z7 pose a threat to Sony's A7 range, which dominates the full-frame mirrorless market. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Facebook bans Cambridge psychometric quiz app
The app did a poor job of protecting data it gathered on users' personality traits, Facebook says. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia
Australia bans the Chinese technology giants from providing kit for its forthcoming 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Aeolus: Wind mapping satellite lifts off
The Aeolus spacecraft launches into orbit to make the first truly global maps of wind behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Facebook IVF fundraising couple announce pregnancy
The pair have a daughter but could not afford a second round of IVF until a Facebook group intervened. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
The memes that might get you jailed in Russia
Why sharing a meme could get you put in prison for six years in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lj3k55 via IFTTT Read More
Corbyn floats plan for windfall tax on tech firms to fund journalism
Firms like Google may have to pay for public interest journalism coverage, Labour leader will say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Xiaomi's Poco F1 phone threatens a price war
The Poco F1 features the latest Snapdragon processor and a larger-than-normal battery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N5W3aj ...Read More
New tech lets submarines 'email' planes
It is currently very difficult for submerged submarines to send messages to planes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MuAeFi via...Read More
California wildfires: Verizon throttled data during crisis
Verizon admits it should not have cut data speeds to a command-and-control vehicle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MskWAZ via...Read More
Facebook and Twitter remove accounts linked to Russia and Iran campaigns
The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Superdrug's online customers targeted by criminals
The High Street chain warns its online customers to change their passwords. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MFwxMd via IFTTT Read More
Facebook gives users trustworthiness score
The social network says it has developed the scale to help it tackle fake news reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nb6gCE ...Read More
Gamescom: The seven biggest announcements at the show
Next-generation graphics, new games and cult favourites take the stage at Gamescom in Cologne. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Drones hunt cocaine farms in Colombia
President Iván Duque wants to use unmanned aircraft to keep damage to neighbouring crops to a minimum. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Microsoft claims win over 'Russian political hackers'
Cyber-attacks on US political groups are stopped after Microsoft grabs key net domains, the company says. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Facebook apologises for blocking Prager University's videos
The firm had blocked one video critical about Muslims and another that defended male aggression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Uber and Deliveroo drivers 'more likely to crash'
Drivers and couriers who get their work from apps face a "heightened risk" of crashes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
Honeypot pornography lawyer pleads guilty
A US lawyer who tricked people into paying for films he had helped pirate faces years in jail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Social media faces EU fine if terror lingers for an hour
The European Commission is planning stricter rules for social media companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nPEFM5 via IFTT...Read More
'Exploding' iPad prompts Apple shop evacuation
The Dutch fire brigade is called to help deal with a "fuming" Apple device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAqX9M v...Read More
Apple 'pulls gambling apps from China App Store'
The reported removal of thousands of apps follows criticism by Chinese state media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZnRgt via...Read More
Superfast broadband 'boosts UK business by £9bn'
The government says thousands of firms are now reaping the financial benefit of faster connectivity. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Body scanners to screen LA subway riders
Passengers will be scanned for explosives and weapons as they enter subway stations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OIHR7w vi...Read More
Elon Musk was 'not on weed' when tweeting about taking Tesla private
The Tesla founder says it seemed like "better karma" to offer $420 to take the car maker private. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Apple files stored by teen in 'hacky hack hack' folder
An Australian 16-year-old is in court following a series of intrusions into Apple's internal network. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Google employees criticise 'censored China search engine'
Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a 'censored Chinese search engine'. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Uber narrows losses but growth slows
The firm is under pressure to become more profitable for a planned IPO in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MTr3dO via IFT...Read More
Children 'at risk of robot influence'
A study suggests young children will trust robots and change their minds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nFEYZG via IFTTT Read More
Tesla 'to be probed by regulators' over privatisation plan
Shares in the electric carmaker fall on reports the SEC wants to question executives at the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Facebook 'still hosts anti-Rohingya hate speech'
More than 1,000 posts containing anti-Rohingya hate speech are found on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pb3...Read More
Reddit sleuth helps in hit-and-run case
Police made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case after a Reddit sleuth identifies obscure car part. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Mystery Russian satellite's behaviour raises alarm in US
Official says "there is no way to verify" what object is and whether or not it may pose a danger. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Wi-fi could be used to detect weapons and bombs
A US study has tested out a suspicious object detection system based on ordinary wi-fi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vKqk7R ...Read More
Virgin Media broadband teams 'left holes in walls'
Customers have complained about damage, which they say has been left for many days without being fixed. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Twitter suspends Alex Jones for one week
The InfoWars conspiracy theorist is reported to have posted a link to a video that broke Twitter's rules. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Amazon's one-day delivery ad banned as 'misleading'
The UK advertising regulator received 280 complaints about the online giant's one-day delivery claim. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Biometric Mirror: Reflecting the imperfections in AI
The personality trait rating system helps to highlight the flaws in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vJ...Read More
Tinder's founders and former boss sue dating app owners
Tinder's owners are accused of undervaluing it, cheating executives out of shares worth billions. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Instagram hack sees accounts replaced with film stills
Affected account holders are seeing random film stills replacing their profile photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nBe7Oz ...Read More
Uber Eats cyclist pictured pedalling on M5 in Oldbury
A watch commander at Oldbury Fire urged Uber to "educate riders". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MJpuPc via IFTTT Read More
Fortnite used by company for job interviews
An advertising agency is conducting job interviews in the video game Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8MIQv via IFTT...Read More
Strictly Come Dancing: YouTube star Joe Sugg joins line-up
The British author and vlogger is the fourth contestant confirmed for the forthcoming series. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O...Read More
Monster Hunter World sales yanked by China
The Chinese publisher of Monster Hunter World is forced to stop selling the monster-slaying game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Google tracks users who turn off location history
A study from Associated Press suggests that users are still tracked even if they turn off location history. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Why some computer viruses refuse to die
Like zombies, malware dating from decades ago is still roaming the net looking for fresh victims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Charging ahead
From battery-powered trucks to Formula E racing cars, electric vehicles are going mainstream around the world. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Sainsbury's supermarket goes 'till-free'
The retail giant is running a trial in one store where shoppers scan items and pay with their phone. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Fortnite: Ninja won't play with female gamers
Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has been accused of "indirectly reinforcing stereotypes". from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Elon Musk says Saudis back Tesla buyout
The founder of the electric car marker says he would need $23bn not $70bn to fund the deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oye...Read More
Nintendo cracks down on retro games downloads
Three sites offering retro games have gone offline following legal action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vH3uy7 via IFTTT Read More
Video-calling 'owl' helps opioid addicts in US
The technology is bringing together addicts and health workers who would otherwise struggle to meet. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Ticketmaster to close resale sites Seatwave and Get Me In
Seatwave and Get Me In will be shut down in October in a bid to fight touts, Ticketmaster announces. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Ruby Rose exits Twitter amid Batwoman casting backlash
A backlash over her casting as a lesbian Batwoman is "ridiculous", the actress says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Tesla's Elon Musk faces investor lawsuit
Short-sellers say they've lost millions after "misleading" comments about going private. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Drunken Facebook message aids Llandudno man's battle
David Evans' father had not written a will before he died in Germany, leaving his son in debt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Malicious faxes leave firms 'open' to cyber-attack
Booby-trapped images faxes can be used by hackers to take control of network hardware, Def Con hears. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Charlottesville: Why one man is suing Alex Jones for defamation
Brennan Gilmore's life was turned upside down after the Charlottesville attack. Now he's fighting back. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Germany lifts total ban on Nazi symbols in video games
After decades of German video games censoring Nazi bad guys, the rules have changed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2McHBjE vi...Read More
Gab social network deletes anti-Semitic posts
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Butlin's says guest records may have been hacked
Up to 34,000 visitors to Butlin's camps may have had their personal data stolen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OZ5pG7 vi...Read More
Lucy McHugh murder police make Facebook access request
Hampshire police ask the social network to "preserve" information on "relevant accounts". from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Warning over satellite security bugs
Vulnerable communications systems can expose military forces or pinpoint ships, researchers warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Can you speed-read these news stories?
The BBC is experimenting with a way of delivering the news more quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vzjphL via IFTTT Read More
IGN sacks writer amid YouTuber plagiarism controversy
Gaming news site IGN apologises and 'parts ways' with a writer alleged to have copied a YouTube review. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Chinese 'robocall' scam hits US weather office
The audio message was broadcast inside a National Weather Service office in Maryland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MgqVYD v...Read More
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 warns of wonky photos
Samsung's phone warns if a photo's subject is blurry or blinking, while its stylus acts as a remote. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Apple removes 'wrong apps' in gambling purge
A number of developers complain that their apps were removed - despite not being gambling-themed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
PGA Championship servers hacked and files locked
Hackers have locked computer files used by PGA of America, which runs the PGA Championship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AXp...Read More
Emma's Diary fined £140,000 over data misuse
Emma's Diary is fined £140,000 after illegally collecting and selling information to the Labour Party. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Medical hack poses pacemaker risk
Researchers disclose an unfixed vulnerability that threatens medical devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vON7ih via IFTTT...Read More
Magic Leap augmented reality headset goes on sale
A start-up puts its much-hyped augmented reality glasses and wearable computer on sale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vWtFQT ...Read More
Tesla board mulls plan to go private
The carmaker's board confirms it will consider the proposal by chief executive Elon Musk to take it private. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Snapchat: Does drop in users spell trouble?
The social network reports three million fewer people are using its app on a daily basis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M5nDb...Read More
The smart speaker that rolls around
Vector is like many other voice-activated assistants - but on wheels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vpY3U4 via IFTTT Read More
German school sued in photo copyright row
European Court of Justice rules in photographer's favour after pupil uses his photo on school website. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Saudi billionaire takes stake in Snap
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal has invested $250m (£194m) in the social messaging service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KCJkd9 v...Read More
Lombok quake: Facebook 'regrets' earthquake balloons
The social network played a festive animation to Indonesian speakers posting about a tragedy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v...Read More
Airbnb cancels Great Wall sleepover competition
The campaign promising a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had a mixed reaction on Chinese social media. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Twitter will not ban InfoWars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
The company's CEO says Alex Jones hasn't violated its rules, despite other tech giants dropping him. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Instagram removed Tommy Robinson account 'by mistake'
The picture-sharing network says the account was removed "in error". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpQJOI via IFTT...Read More
Pentagon cracks down on soldiers' GPS tracking apps
The move comes after a fitness app revealed troop movements in Syria and Afghanistan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AQEcCM v...Read More
Ford brings 'exosuits' to workers in 15 factories
The upper body EksoVest suits are designed to help workers doing repetitive overhead work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8WX...Read More
BBC websites blocked in China after security change
The BBC's move to the more secure delivery format HTTPS results in its pages being blocked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Health records 'put at risk by security bugs'
Almost 100 million patients were affected worldwide, according to security researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OK55ex ...Read More
Facebook denies seeking users' bank data
The social media giant responds to reports that it was asking major banks for financial transaction data. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Use of online pay-to-watch TV surges ahead
Official statistics also indicate usage of the net is on the rise in Great Britain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8bh1i via...Read More
German couple jailed for selling son to paedophiles on dark net
A court in Freiburg gives long jail terms to a couple who sold their son to paedophiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8zVyL...Read More
Ola to challenge Uber in UK ride-hailing market
Mammoth Indian ride-hailing firm Ola - with 125 million customers - continues its global expansion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
YouTuber Ethan Dolan recovering after motorbike accident
Ethan Dolan, who runs the channel The Dolan Twins with his brother, says he's "appreciating life right now". from BBC News -...Read More
Safety concerns over websites selling prescription drugs
A Panorama investigation reveals safety concerns relating to some websites selling prescription drugs. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Help! Cyber-attack!
There's a right way and a wrong way to deal with cyber-attack. How does this fictional company do? from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Apple chipmaker recovers after malware attack
Taiwan company TSMC says it is now back in full production after being affected at the weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Android Pie: Google adds Digital Wellbeing controls
Google's mobile operating system lets time limits be put on apps and makes images go grey at night. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Hydropower dams: What's behind the global boom?
Developing economies around the world are investing in hydropower. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AGnJAM via IFTTT Read More
Homes lost after mortgage computer bug
Wells Fargo, the third largest bank in the US, says it is planning to compensate those affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
InfoWars podcasts dropped from iTunes
Apple removes hundreds of of episodes, saying that it "does not tolerate hate speech". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Mars pulls ads from YouTube drill videos
The firm says it was "unacceptable" its brands were appearing next to the controversial rap content. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Tech Tent: Who can topple trillion-dollar Apple?
When it comes to sales, China's Huawei has leapfrogged into second place. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AEnqGM via IFTTT...Read More
Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android
Epic Games confirms Fortnite will bypass the Google Play app store when it appears on Android. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Dating apps: Tinder, Chappy and Bumble 'least preferred' way to meet people
A Newsbeat survey suggests dating apps are the least preferred way to meet someone new. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mh0VZM ...Read More
Amazon removes Nazi-themed goods from its store
The retailer faced criticism for letting sellers offer a variety of far right-wing paraphernalia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Easier streaming services put dent in illegal downloading
'It is easier to stream music than to pirate it,' say fans, as the number of illegal downloads falls. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Surveillance camera drones and other news
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AC5lJp v...Read More
Amazon pays £1.7m corporation tax in the UK
The online retail giant lowered its UK corporation tax bill - despite surging sales and profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Apple is first public company worth $1 trillion
The iPhone maker's value soars following better-than-expected quarterly results this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Deepmind co-founder Shane Legg gives London teen top AI tips
Shane Legg responds to 17-year-old's tweet with advice on how to succeed working in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Fitbit faces anger for setting limits on women's periods
The fitness tracker has been criticised for only allowing women to log periods of 10 days or fewer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Google in China: Internet giant 'plans censored search engine'
The US giant shut is reportedly developing a search engine that would block sensitive queries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Voice calls drop despite smartphone fever
Smartphones are our constant companions, Ofcom says, but voice calling is falling for first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
US arrests Carbanak cyber-gang suspects
Three Ukrainian citizens suspected of being part of a "prolific hacking group" are under arrest. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
WhatsApp starts charging business users
Companies will be charged to send customers messages via the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LS030R via IFTTT Read More
Facebook and Instagram introduce time limit tool
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Tesla boss Elon Musk facing two lawsuits
The separate legal actions involve allegations about the electric carmaker's business practices. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Vega+ to be stripped of Sinclair and ZX Spectrum brands
The broadcaster Sky is to prevent a troubled crowdfunded console using its trademarks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AuJ7sZ ...Read More
Town dusts off typewriters after cyber-attack
The ransomware attack has spread to email, telephone and door entry systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KgRlUU via IFTTT ...Read More
The face behind a stock image: How I gave away my face for free
A young woman posed in a photo shoot and years later discovered she was the face of fake adverts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
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