Tech Tent: Why is 5G data capped?
On this week's podcast, we ask whether people will pay a premium for the benefits 5G promises. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Extinction Rebellion plans Heathrow drone protest
Extinction Rebellion says it will stage a 10-day demonstration unless expansion plans are cancelled. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
The raspberry picking robot and other tech news
Kitty Knowles looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XdfrHw via IFTTT Read More
Dating app scammers spotted by AI
Fakes on dating websites use emotional language, analysis of thousands of dating profiles reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
North Face apologises over Wikipedia 'hack'
Images on the encyclopaedia were swapped to feature North Face clothing as an advertising stunt. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in...Read More
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg 'survives' leadership vote
Some shareholders wanted Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
The sea-cooled eco-resort that's nearly mosquito-free
The Brando resort in French Polynesia is close to being carbon neutral and self-sustainable. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ml...Read More
Rory shares his Parkinson's diagnosis
The journalist shared the news after TV viewers noticed a hand tremor during a report on new 5G technology. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Google and Apple criticise GCHQ eavesdropping idea
The tech giants are among 47 organisations to hit out at a plan to look at encrypted messages. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2...Read More
Live BBC broadcast over 5G network on launch day fails
The BBC News at One O' Clock tried to broadcast an interview about the 5G network using the new technology but ran into some issues. f...Read More
5G put to the test on the street
BBC News puts 5G mobile connectivity to the test on two phones, downloading a podcast. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WfcUQO ...Read More
5G: EE launches UK's next-generation mobile network
BT's EE switches on its next-generation 5G mobile network with a Stormzy gig. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EJrNjp via I...Read More
Veterans mark code-breaking machine's 75th anniversary
Colossus, the world's first programmable computer, is credited with shortening World War Two. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.i...Read More
Online usage grows, but so do social media concerns - Ofcom study
Most people say the internet improves their lives, but 70% would support tougher social media laws. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
Tech gives drone the ability to avoid mid-air crashes
The system allows the drone to alter its flight path and move away from obstacles flying towards it. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
5G: Finally, it's here in the UK - but so what?
A brief guide to what 5G offers today and how it should improve over the years to come. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wsTfO4 ...Read More
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to face leadership vote
Some shareholders want Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Roblox: 'I thought he was playing an innocent game'
Online multiplayer game Roblox is marketed at children - but there are fears it also being used for grooming. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
UK parking space data offered up to app developers
New standards for data on parking spaces could revolutionise how drivers find and pay for parking. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
'Demo' found written on South Sudan in Google Maps
The word is inexplicably spelled out in territory in the south east of the central African nation. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Pokémon Sleep app: 'We want to turn sleep into entertainment'
How long a user has slept for and when they wake up will be a part of game play. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WsUNGh via IF...Read More
Malware-ridden laptop artwork sold for $1.3m
The computer contains six well-known strains of malware and was bought by an anonymous bidder. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2...Read More
New Zealand budget: National party denies hacking Treasury
New Zealand's opposition party says it wasn't behind 2,000 hacking attempts on government systems. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Huawei: US blacklist will harm billions of consumers
Huawei says the US is "using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company". from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Would you recognise yourself from your data?
Firms make all kind of assumptions about you based on the data they receive. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HHKW78 via IFTTT ...Read More
The diggers guided by satellites and drones
Moving earth is messy - but new technology means we can dig with an accuracy of a few centimetres. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
MacKenzie Bezos pledges to donate half her $37bn fortune
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pledges to give half of her $37bn fortune to charity. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2...Read More
US Navy wants 350 billion social media posts
It plans to collect and analyse 350 billion social media posts from around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wvcO85 v...Read More
Iggy Azalea 'felt violated' by nude photo leak
The rapper deletes her social media accounts after receiving "vile" messages about leaked photos. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
CEO Secrets: Strava running app boss shares business tips
A boss isn't the captain of the ship, he's the designer, says James Quarles, boss of Strava. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Scam victims to be refunded by banks
With fraud victims losing huge sums, a new code will offer more protection - but not all banks are signed up. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
The tablet computer pulled by donkey
Communities in Mozambique learn about health, banking and elections via giant interactive screens. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Facebook facing most probes by Irish data regulator
Big tech companies are feeling the heat as the General Data Protection Regulation gathers momentum. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
Baltimore ransomware attack: NSA faces questions
Politicians seek briefings from the US cyber-agency over claims it has links to a ransomware breach. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Amazon defeated Rekognition revolt by a large margin
Ballot to ban sales of Rekognition system to police attracted less than 3% of investors' votes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
Laser drones protect Scottish forests
The drones use lidar to create a 3D picture to assess the health of what lies beneath the forest canopy. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
The ethical hackers taking the bugs to the bank
Looking for bugs in computer code can be lucrative but there's more to security than just cashing in. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Russian data theft: Shady world where all is for sale
Sales of hacked personal data are booming in Russia as the penalties are rarely heavy. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EzKoOJ ...Read More
Why Huawei's Google woes worry Africa
Will Africa's governments and consumers have to choose between using US and Chinese technology? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
Is the voice assistant on your phone sexist?
BBC's Megha Mohan finds out why voice assistant technologies often have female voices. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X5FD...Read More
Four times more data breaches logged in UK
No companies have been fined in the first year of tough new data laws, despite a sharp rise in breaches. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Is Facebook undermining democracy in Africa?
Critics say the social media giant has allowed its platform to be weaponised during elections on the continent. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Mona Lisa 'brought to life' with deepfake AI
Samsung makes a moving Mona Lisa from a single photo using AI technology. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QnBbO9 via IFTTT Read More
Texting while crossing road may be banned, and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wi4qZK via I...Read More
Google thwarts Baltimore ransomware fightback
City set up GMail accounts to thwart hackers but Google suspended them, fearing spammers were at work. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Lift off for SpaceX rocket carrying 60 satellites
A Falcon-9 rocket launches from Florida, packed with 60 satellites capable of giving users on the ground high-speed connections to the inter...Read More
SpaceX puts up 60 internet satellites
The California firm launches the first spacecraft in its multi-billion-dollar broadband project. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in...Read More
Trump says Huawei could be part of trade deal
Huawei could feature in a US-China trade pact despite being "very dangerous", says the US president. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Five tech trends shaping the beauty industry
Five tech trends shaping the beauty industry from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JAOvhA via IFTTT Read More
Baltimore government held hostage by hackers' ransomware
The hack has disabled government email and payments to city departments, with no end in sight. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2...Read More
Facebook: Another three billion fake profiles culled
More than seven million "hate speech" posts were removed by the social network, also a record high. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Huawei: China warns of investment blow to UK over 5G ban
A top Chinese diplomat tells the BBC there could be "substantial" repercussions if the UK bars Huawei. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
DJI drones to come with plane detection
From January, new DJI drones will be able to detect nearby planes and helicopters. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JzxiFg via ...Read More
Nintendo removes mobile games in Belgium
The two titles break local gambling laws that prohibit giving players random rewards in "loot boxes". from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Google's Ad Exchange faces privacy probe by Irish regulator
Irish Data Protection Commission looks into whether Google's Ad Exchange system is GDPR-compliant. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
TalkTalk data breach customer details found online
Personal details for 4,545 TalkTalk customers stolen during a 2015 data breach are accessible online. from BBC News - Technology https://b...Read More
Apple to warn iPhone users about update impact
The tech giant must tell customers if a software update will slow down their iPhone, UK regulator has said. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
EA shows off its next-generation hair
Developers at EA want limp, lifeless hair to be a thing of the past. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YEiTeH via IFTTT Read More
Would you pay $1m for a laptop full of malware?
The laptop is infected with six notorious strains, including WannaCry and ILoveYou. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JWUInF via...Read More
Tesla 'hires' witty museum sheep tweeter
Social media expert who propelled The Museum of English Rural Life to global fame is snapped up by Tesla. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Huawei: ARM memo tells staff to stop working with China’s tech giant
Chinese company dealt "insurmountable" blow as chip designer says it must comply with US trade ban. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Artificial intelligence diagnoses lung cancer
AI appears better than specialist doctors at diagnosing the disease from lung scans, say researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://b...Read More
Drone flown 'within 150ft' of passenger jet off Essex coast
The jet's pilots spotted the drone flying directly above them at high speed, a report said. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...Read More
European elections 2019: Change UK increases Facebook ad spend
Change UK has spent more than £60,000 in the past week on the platform, while UKIP spent under £100. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
EE to launch UK's first 5G service in May
EE will be first to market with 5G in the UK in six of the country's major cities. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WYwLA3 ...Read More
If a house was designed by machine, how would it look?
This house was designed using algorithms and machines. They chose complex, organic-looking forms. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.i...Read More
How computing's first 'killer app' changed everything
Technology reshapes the workplace in much subtler ways than simply robots stealing jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WhIhJC...Read More
Amazon set for facial recognition revolt
Investors are to vote on whether the firm should continue selling its facial ID tech to the police. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
Bleach peddled as 'miracle' autism cure on YouTube
An investigation by Business Insider led the site to take down most - but not all - of the videos. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Driverless cars: Cambridge University model cars 'talk' to avoid jams
Researchers say it shows driverless cars working together could improve traffic flow by at least 35%. from BBC News - Technology https://b...Read More
Female-voice AI reinforces bias, says UN report
Voice assistants need to be gender-neutral argues a UN study. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HG3d3C via IFTTT Read More
Google changes policy on abortion advertising
Advertisers will be made to disclose whether they provide abortions before running ads in the US, UK and Ireland. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
US warns of threat from Chinese drone companies
The alert raises concerns that the Chinese government might gain access to confidential data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2W...Read More
Minecraft: 10 years on, what's next?
Ten years since Minecraft was first released, we've had a sneak peek at what the next ten years hold. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Over The Rainbow composer sues Apple and other tech firms for piracy
Harold Arlen's estate says Apple, Google and Amazon are conducting "massive piracy operations". from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Instagram: Facebook probes breach of millions of influencer accounts
An Indian company had stored the data of 49 million Instagram users in an unguarded online database. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Electric cars still need to win over UK drivers
Only one in four people would consider buying a fully electric car in the next five years, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Police facial recognition surveillance court case starts
Campaigners say police use of the technology is like taking DNA or fingerprints without consent. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in...Read More
Ren Zhengfei says US government 'underestimates' Huawei
A dispute over Huawei has escalated with implications for the firm, the tech sector and consumers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Are barcodes the way to protect dementia patients?
How technology and community support is keeping people with dementia in Japan safe. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wc4ZnW via...Read More
Teaching machines to write better adverts than humans
AI-powered advertising copywriters are coming, but can they be taught to be as inventive as humans? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
Huawei's Android loss: How it affects you
Google's move to end business ties with Huawei will affect current devices and future purchases. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Warning over using augmented reality in precision tasks
Those using headsets to complete tricky tasks over-estimate how well they perform, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Lloyds to create 500 jobs at new tech hub in Edinburgh
The banking group says it is responding to a shift in customer behaviour towards digital services. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Revenge porn laws 'not working', says victims group
Victims should receive anonymity and laws need to include threats to share images, a victims group says. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Google 'restricts Huawei's use of Android'
New Huawei smartphones will lose access to some of Google's programmes, Reuters news agency reports. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
The Google city that has angered Toronto
Canada is not Google's lab rat, say those protesting plans to build a smart city in Toronto. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in...Read More
Minecraft Earth: Minecraft's answer to Pokemon Go
Newsbeat is one of the first to get a look at the newly announced Minecraft augmented reality game from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
American man accused in $9m net address theft
US prosecutors claim a "deceptive" scheme was used to take control of valuable net addresses. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Tesla Model 3: Autopilot engaged during fatal crash
The driver had not had his hands on the wheel for 10 seconds, a report has found. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YxmdYX via I...Read More
Grumpy Cat internet legend dies
Hers was the feline face that launched a thousand memes, but Grumpy Cat is no more. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JIpcJM via...Read More
Boeing completes 737 Max software upgrade
The firm will seek certification from the US regulator which grounded the jet after two crashes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in...Read More
Big Bang Theory finally bows out
Fans say a [spoiler-free] goodbye to the US sitcom as its final episode airs in the US after 12 years. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Health: Apps and technology could help 'patient power'
Apps and wearable technology are starting to help patients monitor their health and medicines. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2...Read More
Nasa plans first woman Moon mission and other news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HmQWSS ...Read More
Amazon invests in Deliveroo food courier
Deliveroo says it is looking forward to working with "customer obsessed" Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HoWN...Read More
Oh Polly sorry for separate plus-sized Instagram account
Fashion brand Oh Polly had created a separate account for larger models, but has since deleted it. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Facebook bans "inauthentic" accounts targeting Africa
Facebook blocked an Israeli firm it said was behind fake accounts mostly targeting elections in Africa. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Five seater self-flying air taxi unveiled
Lilium says the craft, which had its first test flight this month, could travel 300km in an hour. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.i...Read More
Global education X-Prize awards $10m
A British charity wins $5m for an app designed to monitor how children learn. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HndbYQ via IFTTT...Read More
Russian bots rigged Voice Kids TV talent show result
A 10-year-old singer wins a Russian TV talent show thanks to thousands of fraudulent votes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2W5l...Read More
Driverless lorry allowed on public Swedish roads
The lorry will move slowly but can carry tonnes of goods. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VEpCYZ via IFTTT Read More
GozNym cyber-crime gang which stole millions busted
The gang was recruited on online forums and the malware they developed leased to others. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VGNds0...Read More
Tesla to update battery software after recent car fires
The move follows reports that a parked car caught fire in Hong Kong, after a similar incident in Shanghai. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Global virus fear prompts update for old Windows
Fears that a massive computer virus outbreak is imminent prompt Microsoft to update old software from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in...Read More
Trump declares emergency over IT threats
The US president declares a national emergency to protect US networks from "foreign adversaries". from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
MPs ask Instagram chiefs about suicide poll
App chiefs are questioned by MPs a day after the apparent suicide of a Malaysian teenager. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HllA...Read More
Tech giants pledge to limit online terror content
The pledge was made by executives at a Paris summit prompted by the New Zealand mosque attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...Read More
Selena Gomez says social media is 'terrible' for young people
The actress and singer urges people to set time limits on their online activity. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HkN04M via IF...Read More
Hackers interrupt Israeli Eurovision webcast with faked explosions
The state broadcaster's stream showed faked video of explosions in the host city, Tel Aviv. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...Read More
WhatsApp hack: Is any app or computer truly secure?
How much trust should be put in apps and devices after the WhatsApp security breach? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q8nov4 vi...Read More
DJI Osmo Action camera poses threat to GoPro
The Chinese firm launches an action camera with built-in stabilisation and a front colour screen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.i...Read More
British Transport Police website hacked
BTP says some staff details have been leaked after its website's news section was hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2L...Read More
Amazon launches collection points at Next stores
Next says the collection points will help it to stay relevant in a "tough" retail environment. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Intel Zombieload bug to slow data centre computers
Chip-maker says it expects the fixes will see data centres experience the biggest performance hit. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Phone and internet users to get end-of-contract alerts
Internet, pay-TV, and phone subscribers in the UK must be told when their lock-ins are about to end. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Aeolus: Wind-mapping space laser is losing power
Europe's Aeolus spacecraft is gathering fantastic new data on global winds - but it's also got a problem. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Christchurch attacks: May to call for curbs on internet terror
The PM says "we need to do more" to stop online extremism after the Christchurch mosque attacks. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
William Hill advert linked betting to sexual success
A William Hill advert that appeared on Tinder broke advertising rules, a watchdog rules. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q0X5GS...Read More
San Francisco is first US city to ban facial recognition
The city voted against the emerging technology amid fears of invasion of privacy and unreliability. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
Wikipedia blocked in China in all languages
The country had previously only blocked the Chinese language version of the site. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JEeILr via I...Read More
Virgin mobile outage hits customers across the UK
Customers across the UK are struggling to make calls, send text messages and use mobile data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2H...Read More
'Hard-to-fix' Cisco flaw puts work email at risk
Security researchers have found serious vulnerabilities in some Cisco devices. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JFEoaP via IFTT...Read More
Vodafone's 5G UK service to launch in July
The firm will offer its next-generation mobile network to businesses and the public in seven cities. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Conjuring designs from thin air in a virtual world
How virtual reality tech is finally beginning to fulfil its potential for business. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YrliJG via...Read More
Ex-Google boss defends multiple controversies
On tax, China and treatment of women, Eric Schmidt tells BBC he will defend Google for a "very long time". from BBC News - Techn...Read More
When misinformation online leads to death threats
Three stories of what happens when false information is spread about you on social media sites. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...Read More
Apple faces customer lawsuit over app store
Apple charges 30% commission on all app purchases, but there is nowhere else for iPhone users to buy them. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Android pioneer HTC stages retreat from China
The phone-maker is closing its online stores on Alibaba and JD.com's platforms in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Tech giants 'failing' to protect children
Facebook, Google, Apple, BT and Microsoft are to give evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
BBC building 'public service algorithm'
The broadcaster wants to "pop your bubble" by streaming programmes that challenge your world view. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Facial recognition tech 'should be dropped over race issues'
Black and minority ethic groups could suffer because of poor police facial recognition tech, say campaigners. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Social media: Senior police officer calls for boycott over abuse images
The UK's leading child protection police officer says action is needed to force firms to act. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.i...Read More
Facebook sues analytics firm Rankwave over alleged data misuse
The network accuses South Korean firm Rankwave of using "at least 30" apps to unlawfully scrape data. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Amazon stops selling 'toxic' goods for children in US
Products high in toxic metals were being sold to children, a US investigation finds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2E2dyWw vi...Read More
Instagram blocks vaccine hoax hashtags
Instagram will block hashtags spreading "verifiably false" information about vaccinations. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Jeff Bezos unveils Moon lander concept
Blue Origins claims that the lunar lander will be able to take humans to the Moon's south pole by 2024. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Facebook 'auto-generated' extremist video
A study found some content for terror groups was being generated by Facebook's own systems. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...Read More
Data breaches a 'time bomb', warns security report
Verizon's head of global security services is surprised more breaches have not become public. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.i...Read More
Loot boxes should be banned, says US senator
A US senator wants games aimed at children banned from offering in-game spending. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WxbGwr via I...Read More
Amazon sellers hit by 'extensive' fraud campaign
Cyber-thieves siphoned cash from people who sell their stuff through Amazon's online store. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...Read More
Yolo: Viral Snapchat app raises abuse concerns
Child safety campaigners are worried about an app that lets Snapchat users post anonymous messages. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
CES 2019: Sex toy reawarded robotics prize
The Las Vegas tech show organisers faced outrage in January after banning the vibrator. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JrS1KD ...Read More
Amazon accused of failing pregnant workers
Another discrimination claim against Amazon once again throws a spotlight on its working conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Mike Pompeo set to issue Huawei warning on UK visit
The secretary of state is expected to raise US concerns about Chinese firm's involvement in UK's 5G network. from BBC News - Techn...Read More
China replaces PUBG with patriotic game
The launch of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds in China has been scrapped. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JoLS1G via IFTTT Read More
David Attenborough hopes for rave hit
The broadcaster wants DJs to remix his 1956 recording of a Balinese gamelan ensemble. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Yg9jyb v...Read More
Binance exchange hackers steal bitcoins worth $41m
A major crypto-currency exchange is hacked but the owners say they will cover the loss. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LuBZSA ...Read More
Google reveals lower-cost Pixel 3a phones and Nest Hub Max
The Pixel 3a phones are about half the cost of earlier models, while the smart screen gets a camera. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Microsoft Word AI 'to improve writing'
A new tool in Word promises to make writing clearer and more concise. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Lv4uj9 via IFTTT Read More
Social media effect 'tiny' in teenagers, large study finds
Family, friends and school life all have a greater impact on life satisfaction, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in...Read More
Why is the white hot Chinese tech sector cooling down?
China's economy is still growing, but many tech companies are feeling the chill. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VPXNMG vi...Read More
Young pop stars 'get crucified' by media says Portman director
The director of a new film about a troubled pop singer says the industry is tough on younger stars. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
France Telecom suicides: Former bosses go on trial
They are accused of "moral harassment" following a spate of suicides among staff in the late 2000s. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Google ads promote firms charging extra for services
A search for the term "driving licence application" leads to a firm charging £49 for a free change of address. from BBC News - T...Read More
YouTuber Austin Jones gets 10 year prison sentence
The musician had pleaded guilty to enticing underage girls to send him explicit videos and photos. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc....Read More
Boeing admits knowing of 737 Max problem
The firm says it uncovered a problem with its 737 Max jets a year before the first fatal crash. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/...Read More
Lady Latrine: 'Why I rate toilets I visit on Instagram'
Rating them out of 10, Lady Latrine says it is "not about shaming" but "celebrating". from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Facebook bets on stars in quest for sales
The company wants high-profile users to sell goods on its platforms. But will we still buy? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2V0w...Read More
Connecting my bird box camera to the web
Lucy the blue tit is being live-streamed on YouTube after her bird box was connected to the web. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in...Read More
HMRC forced to delete five million voice files
The UK's tax authority is deleting recordings of taxpayers' voices that broke privacy rules. from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Russia tightens grip on its national net
What people do online will come under closer government scrutiny as the law is passed in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in...Read More
German arrests as police attack dark web drugs market
Police in Europe and the US raid a huge dark web marketplace for drugs and stolen data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZSHihP ...Read More
Life-saving kidney delivered by drone
The US flight required a specially-designed drone which was able to maintain and monitor the organ. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc...Read More
E-voting by touch-screen trialled in local elections
Voters in Gateshead are being invited to trial a new e-voting system. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZSpDXx via IFTTT Read More
Google to 'auto-delete' web tracking history
An option to have search and location history deleted after three months will soon be offered. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2...Read More
Facebook and Twitter grilled over abuse faced by MPs
MPs tell the social networks that hostility on their platforms is a "threat to democracy". from BBC News - Technology https://bb...Read More
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson sacked over Huawei leak
UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is sacked over Huawei leak, Downing Street says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GXJKwm ...Read More
Sonic the Hedgehog's teeth and why video game movies struggle
Why making a film based on a video game is full of obstacles to overcome. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Wpvj9i via IFTTT Read More
Phone and laptop searches at US border 'quadruple'
Border agent searches of travellers' devices have nearly quadrupled since 2015, rights groups say. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Facebook ad ban 'over Downpatrick's geographic location'
An election candidate says his political ads were blocked due to confusion over Downpatrick's location. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
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