London gets 10m more landline phone numbers to meet demand
Ofcom said a new (020) 4 code will be introduced as there are fewer than half a million numbers left to hand out. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
YouTube restores far-right channels after appeal
The video-sharing site said it had been wrong to cut off access to the white nationalist channels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Eight men facing charges over illegal streaming sites
Jetflicks and iStreamItAll claimed to offer more content than Netflix and Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZtbDXO via I...Read More
Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'
Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Half of parents 'want mobile phones banned in schools'
A new survey suggests that 49% of parents think the devices should be banned outright in UK schools. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
How playing video games could you get a better job
Gaming has long been stigmatised as the preserve of the socially inadequate, but this is changing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Heathrow drone protest: Airport says plans 'criminal and counterproductive'
Climate campaigners plan to fly toy drones at Heathrow to stop flights but the airport calls it illegal. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Anti-groping stamp lets victims mark assailants
The Japanese device is paired with a special lamp that lets its otherwise invisible ink be seen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Elon Musk and Jack Ma disagree about AI's threat
The two tech entrepreneurs debated the risks posed by artificial intelligence at an event in Shanghai. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Huddersfield woman jailed for abusing children for money online
Jodie Little was living in Northern Cyprus when she committed the crimes but was prosecuted in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Samsung heir faces South Korea bribery retrial
The Supreme Court also orders a retrial for Samsung's Lee Jae-yong for bribery in the same scandal. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Huawei's next phone won't have Google apps
Huawei's next flagship phone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites
The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Dementia app aims to spark chats about the disease
Virtual reality app Dementia First Hand aims to educate and raise awareness of dementia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PhmMWV...Read More
Facebook tightens rules amid 2020 US election fears
Facebook has toughened up its political ad rules in a bid to halt exploitation in the US elections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
US still to grant any Huawei trade licences
More than 130 requests have been made by companies to trade with the blacklisted Chinese firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Apple 'sorry' that workers listened to Siri voice recordings
Workers were paid to check how well Siri transcribed speech - but many users didn't realise this. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Gaming faces its #MeToo moment
Several game developers accuse colleagues and peers of assault. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HuZIxL via IFTTT Read More
Android CamScanner PDF app 'sent malware to phones'
The app, that takes scan-like photographs of documents, has been downloaded more than 100 million times. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
French 'cybercops' dismantle pirate computer network
A team of French police destroys a virus that infected 850,000 computers, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30If6OI...Read More
Instagram criticised by judge over schoolgirl grooming chat logs
Dominic Nielen-Groen called himself Papa Bear on an Instagram hashtag used by paedophiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDGn...Read More
Q&A: Why give free iPads to 50,000 pupils?
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'Rosalind Franklin' Mars rover assembly completed
Engineers in Stevenage, UK, finish building a robot that will search for life on the Red Planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Can broadband stop depopulation in the Outer Hebrides?
Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides now has superfast broadband, and there's hope it will help business and the population. from BBC News - ...Read More
Ex-Google and Uber engineer charged with theft
Anthony Levandowski is accused by the US Department of Justice of stealing car technology secrets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Google faces EU investigation over job-search tool
Google is under investigation by the EU, a year after being hit with a record fine from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pf2TQo via ...Read More
Facial recognition: School ID checks lead to GDPR fine
Sweden has fined a local authority £17,000 for using facial recognition on school students. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/342P...Read More
Nato: Cyber-attack on one nation is attack on all
The military alliance says a serious hack attack would trigger a defence from all 29 members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L...Read More
iPhone faces sales ban threat due to computer chip patent battle
Apple and Google are among the companies at risk over a US chipmaker's lawsuit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30BI1UE via...Read More
RBS and NatWest websites hit by problems
The banks are advising customers to use other methods to access their accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zA4rtP via IFT...Read More
Muckamore Abbey: CCTV reveals 1,500 crimes at hospital
The PSNI is examining 300,000 hours of CCTV footage in relation to lapse of care at the home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z...Read More
BBC to launch digital voice assistant next year
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5G: Rural areas could see bigger and taller masts
A balance has to be struck between the landscape and better connectivity, the digital secretary says. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Huawei: UK to make 5G decision 'by the autumn'
Nicky Morgan told the BBC that the UK would make a decision over Huawei before the end of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news
An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar". from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
The robo racing cars accelerating driverless tech
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Facial recognition specialist Megvii plans share sale
The creator of the Face++ system has filed papers to prepare for a Hong Kong flotation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZsHfMv ...Read More
Dota 2 win makes N0tail the top-awarded e-sports star
The Danish professional gamer has now won nearly $7m across his career. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PbxkH8 via IFTTT Read More
Prolific Sheerness hacker ordered to pay back £922k
Grant West was jailed for cyber attacks on companies including Sainsbury's and Uber. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P7FBfc...Read More
The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem
Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30...Read More
World of Warcraft Classic: Hit game goes back to basics
The hit video game is now offering players a "classic" version - with some modern enhancements. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Inside the selfie factory for influencers
A pop-up shop in west London lets people fill their social media pages with colourful selfies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions
Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Instagram influencers: Have we stopped believing?
Instagrammer Tiffany Mitchell has been forced to deny faking a road crash for likes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31Zm2az vi...Read More
Nintendo Switch: Exchange deal is fake news
Rumours online that gamers could swap their Switch for an updated version turns out to be untrue from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Tesla and Walmart address solar panel fire issues
The supermarket chain had issued a lawsuit against Tesla over a series of solar panel fires. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zh...Read More
Pigs' emotions could be read by new farming technology
New technology has been developed to detect how happy the animals are. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KOnPcC via IFTTT Read More
Facial recognition technology aims to cut passport queue times
The UK Home Office is considering a system which would let you walk through immigration without showing your passport. from BBC News - Tec...Read More
Bionic seagull takes flight in Beijing
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Android ditches desserts as Q becomes 10
The next version of the Android operating system (OS) will not be named after a dessert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L5aFqE...Read More
Spotify sued over 'billions of Eminem streams'
Eight Mile Style is seeking £30m from the music streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQiIZD via IFTTT Read More
Microsoft halts listening in to Xbox gamers
The firm said it would no longer listen in to players using the console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Qir0j via IFTTT Read More
Fake news 'reinforced by false memories'
Research during Ireland's abortion referendum highlights risks for social networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQfgy9 ...Read More
GCSEs: StudyTube revision videos got me through exams
How a community of online students on YouTube helped people studying for their exams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L19FUH v...Read More
Apple Card can be damaged by wallets and jeans
Apple advises owners of its new credit card to keep it away from leather and denim. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30opKdz via...Read More
Contactless cards could get fingerprint upgrade
The technology could give a further layer of security when paying with your card in shops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nn3k...Read More
Robot battles wrongly banned for 'animal cruelty'
YouTube restores some videos of robots fighting after wrongly removing hundreds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nk516V via IF...Read More
England Cricketer stumped by Fortnite conundrum
England bowler Jofra Archer calls for help on Twitter ahead of Ashes third Test against Australia - so he can play Fortnite. from BBC News...Read More
The Cold War spy technology which we all use
Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data. from BBC News - T...Read More
Google and Mozilla move to stop Kazakhstan 'snooping'
The browsers will prevent government-issued certificates from decrypting net traffic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KNfbeA v...Read More
Australia using drones to spot crocodiles near swimmers
Little Ripper Group has provided AI technology that detects crocodiles in aerial footage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P7PTv...Read More
Biostar 2: Suprema plays down fingerprint leak reports
Suprema says a probe found the scope of a fingerprint data leak was "significantly" less than reported. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Tesla sued by Walmart over solar panel fires
The supermarket chain alleges that Tesla was negligent in the way the solar panels were installed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Ready to upgrade? What to do about your old phone
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Barclays tops list of banks with most IT shutdowns
British banks experienced more than 10 outages a month in the past year, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Racist abuse: footballers should boycott social media, says Phil Neville
England women's manager Phil Neville said footballers should "boycott" social media to send a "powerful message" tha...Read More
Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers'
Public urged to "recycle their tech" as rare, valuable materials in millions of old devices languish in UK homes. from BBC News ...Read More
'I bought a house thanks to my bullet journal'
Millions of people have shared #bulletjournal or #bujo hashtags on Instagram, so how do they work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
#BulletJournal: Seven million beautiful ways to save money
#BulletJournal: The new trend that is helping people to save money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hfeuse via IFTTT Read More
Google sign language AI turns hand gestures into speech
The tech giant is sharing its hand-tracking software to allow others to develop translation apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
PewDiePie and Marzia Bisognin marry at Kew Gardens
The couple have been together for eight years and wed at the famous London attraction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30qMkSU ...Read More
Reddit plans short video-streaming trial
The streams will be moderated by humans and only a handful will be available, said the social news site. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
'World's oldest webcam' to be switched off
Set up in 1994, the weather-watching webcam in San Francisco will be shut off at the end of August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton took cryptocurrency for stolen data
Elliott Gunton supplied mobile numbers for others to use in criminal activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31MRvfR via IFTT...Read More
Lightning strike 'partly to blame' for power cut
Regulator Ofgem publishes National Grid report into outage that hit homes and transport in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Twitter 'adopts' a Berkshire grandad following viral video
82-year-old Keith melted millions of hearts when a video of him painting his granddaughter's nails went viral. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
The International 2019: What does it take to become a gaming millionaire?
Gaming is a near billion-dollar industry, but what kind of pressures do young e-sports stars face? from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
The people policing the internet's most horrific content
Website content moderators have to see some very disturbing material. How do they cope? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HeaSqD ...Read More
Cerebras reveals world's 'largest computer chip' for AI tasks
The chip, which is larger than an iPad, is designed for complex artificial intelligence systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Texas government organisations hit by ransomware attack
Hackers target 23 organisations in what local officials say was a co-ordinated attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z4eWVV ...Read More
US delays Huawei trade ban for another 90 days
The reprieve allows US companies to do business with Huawei for a further 90 days from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30ld476 via I...Read More
King's Cross investor seeks facial recognition answers
The BT Pension Scheme, which funded the area's redevelopment, asks about use of facial recognition. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
BBC News tries out Three's 5G for the home
The service launches in London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NhoHrW via IFTTT Read More
Minecraft graphics to be more 'realistic'
However, the update will only be available to those with expensive Nvidia RTX graphics cards from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9...Read More
E-Scooters: Should they be legal on public roads?
Some riders are calling for regulation rather than an outright ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z81xqo via IFTTT Read More
How online extremists are shaping the minds of white teens
How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Call Of Duty World League Championship: eUnited crowned winners
The finals of the e-sports championship took place in Los Angeles this weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpW9x4 via IFT...Read More
The Fortnite coach who helped create teenage millionaires
Hugh Gilmour failed to qualify for the Fortnite World Cup, so has turned to coaching instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33...Read More
'Fake' Amazon ambassadors baited on Twitter
Amazon says its warehouse ambassadors are authentic, but critics accuse them of being "paid to lie". from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Meadowhall shoppers scanned in facial recognition trial
The owner of Sheffield's Meadowhall centre says data was "immediately deleted" after the trial. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Google Play app store accused of anti-gay bias
Social app Hornet says Google moderators in Malaysia targeted its app several times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmKQW4 vi...Read More
Huawei allegations: Uganda denies spying on Bobi Wine
Chinese telecoms firm Huawei and the Ugandan government deny hacking into Bobi Wine's WhatsApp chat group. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Home Office role in 'Woke' Muslim social network revealed
The network on Facebook and Instagram helps combat online radicalisation, says Home Office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0e...Read More
Robotic Buddhist priest joins temple and other news
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the week’s best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H8Wpfy via IFTTT Read More
Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples
Police warn of delays to investigations and court cases after the attack led to a backlog of 20,000 samples. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Jimmy Kimmel show fined $395,000 over alert joke
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! mocked an emergency presidential alert issued to warn of major threats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
'How I lost £25,000 when my cryptocurrency was stolen'
Investing in digital currencies is fraught with danger, not just because the prices are so volatile. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Data regulator probes King's Cross facial recognition tech
The UK's data protection watchdog probes how facial recognition is being used at King's Cross. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
YouTube: LGBT video-makers sue claiming discrimination
YouTube denies it discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6iWgW ...Read More
Capital One accused 'breached 30 other organisations'
US prosecutors claim other companies were hit by a software developer accused of stealing Capital One customer data. from BBC News - Techn...Read More
How reliable is AI at telling us about ourselves?
An art project is looking at how machines might perceive the world compared to humans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H83xsy ...Read More
Social-media use 'disrupting teen sleep and exercise'
Checking sites multiple times a day means less time is spent on healthy activities, a UK study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
London mayor quizzes King's Cross developer on facial recognition
Sadiq Khan asks the King's Cross Central development whether its use of facial recognition is legal. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Tweeting from your fridge: The smart tech getting smarter
You don't need a phone or computer to get online as devices around the home get "smarter". from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Biostar security software 'leaked a million fingerprints'
Biometric security software Biostar 2 was found to have exposed sensitive user data online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MYa...Read More
Facebook workers listened to Messenger conversations
People were paid to transcribe voice recordings - but Facebook says the work has now stopped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K...Read More
Facial recognition in King's Cross prompts call for new laws
The use of the tech at King's Cross in London has raised privacy concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KCovk0 via IFTT...Read More
Online shopping anti-fraud scheme delayed
The new verification system was supposed to introduce a new layer of security from mid-September. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Writers use AI to clone voices for audiobooks
A Chinese e-reader will feature two novels read by AI-avatars of their authors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33uLMNz via IFT...Read More
Facebook letter fails to satisfy DCMS chair Damian Collins
The social network is accused of providing a "disingenuous" response to MPs' latest questions. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Minecraft ditches Super Duper graphics plan
It's just blocks from now on says Minecraft developer Mojang as it ends development on the update. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Celtic FC join Call of Duty World League e-sports championship
It's the first time a British club has seriously invested in e-sports outside of football title Fifa. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Amazon quizzed over 'Choice' ratings
US politicians want to know how Amazon picks the products that get the coveted Choice label. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31C...Read More
Hands-free phone ban for drivers 'should be considered'
A committee of MPs says there is a "misleading impression" the devices are completely safe. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Libra: Could Facebook’s new currency be stopped in its tracks?
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Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf: Fortnite world champion 'swatted' mid-game
Teenager Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf was in the middle of a game when he was interrupted by armed police. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
King's Cross developer defends use of facial recognition
The tech is one of "a number of detection and tracking methods" used at the London site, the firm said. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
US Navy to ditch touch screen ship controls
Familiar wheels and throttle controls will replace "overly complex" touch screens, says US Navy. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Electronic tongue puts fiery foods to the test
Human taste buds tire very quickly, but the machine can maintain accuracy regardless of the heat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Twitch CEO apologises for pornography on Ninja's channel
Streaming platform Twitch's boss apologises after pornography is hosted on Ninja's former channel. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Tech firms face fines for harmful videos from regulator Ofcom
The UK plans to give new powers to the media regulator in order to comply with EU law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OSHYmb ...Read More
In fighting deep fakes, mice may be great listeners
A Las Vegas cyber-security conference hears the latest, unusual techniques to fight "deep fake" videos. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
MoD drone crashed into tree near Aberporth, report reveals
Details emerge of one of five military drone crashes in mid Wales - this one near a school. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kqi...Read More
Japan's newest flying car takes to the air and other news
BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZ7EuR vi...Read More
Why gaming is coming to this school's curriculum
Newsbeat has been to visit the first school in the UK to introduce gaming into its curriculum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Gadgets can be hacked to produce 'dangerous' sounds, says researcher
Smart speakers and other devices can be turned into cyber-weapons suggests research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H1QeJY vi...Read More
Amazon Alexa devices made by Chinese teens 'working through night' - reports
Chinese students are being paid low wages and pressured into illegal work hours, activists say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Facebook faces legal fight over facial recognition
A US court decision means Facebook could face a big damages claim over its use of facial recognition data. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Huawei announces its new Harmony operating system
It will power smart gadgets but will not immediately replace Android in Huawei's phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GZ...Read More
Hong Kong protesters turn to Uber and Pokemon
Demonstrators make use of high-tech services to keep their struggle alive and evade being tracked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Women in labour given virtual reality to ease pain of childbirth
Virtual reality headsets, aimed at reducing the pain of women in labour, are being trialled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KA...Read More
Locals ‘kicked out of their homes for holiday lets'
Valencia is one of the cities in Europe fighting back against holiday rental websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31rcq85 ...Read More
Tesla motors make classic Ferraris go faster
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Uber shares tumble as profit figures disappoint Wall Street
Investors take flight as the taxi-hailing company reports its biggest quarterly loss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MKg7BX v...Read More
Oyster card accounts hacked, confirms Transport for London
Some 1,200 customer accounts are affected and TfL have temporarily suspended online access. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yMT...Read More
Lorry stuck on notoriously steep Tower Hill
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Black Hat: GDPR privacy law exploited to reveal personal data
One in four firms holding a test subject's data released it to her partner without her permission. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Instagram removes ad company after 'data grab'
Instagram tells a US marketing company to stop building profiles of its users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kzayn5 via IFTT...Read More
TikTok videos spread climate change awareness
The play-on-words hashtag #Globalwarning has been viewed more than 24 million times by users of the app. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Three Ireland wrongly bills customers for data roaming fees
Subscribers complain of being charged large sums and in some cases of having their service cut off. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Gay dating apps still leaking location data
Some of the most popular gay apps, including Grindr and Recon, expose their users' locations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
NHS to set up national artificial intelligence lab
Ministers pledge £250m for AI, saying it has enormous power to improve England's health service. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
South Wales Police to use facial recognition app on phones
About 50 officers will use the app to track down suspects as part of a three-month trial. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8KeT...Read More
New cars can be broken into in 10 seconds
What Car? magazine's experts prove latest car models with keyless entry systems can easily be hijacked. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Galaxy Note 10: Hands on with Samsung's two new smartphones
The new handsets can blur video backgrounds and decipher messy handwriting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31nuHDp via IFTTT Read More
Can tech create a more planet friendly burger?
Plant-based alternatives and lab-grown meat are aiming to remove the need for animal husbandry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Microsoft workers 'listen' to some translated Skype calls
Workers occasionally listen to calls that have been translated to check the quality of translations. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Facebook briefly removes Area 51 event 'by accident'
A page encouraging people to "storm" the US Air Force base has now been reinstated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y...Read More
Anti-Polish hate crimes to be tackled by AI
The technology will be used to monitor aggressive social media content, its creators say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yyyb9...Read More
Traditional TV viewing holds off streaming, Ofcom reveals
The majority of UK viewers still watch programmes on their TV set - but streaming is catching up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
British Airways passengers facing delays after IT failures
Holidaymakers at some UK airports are facing long queues and issues with the online check-in system. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
8chan founder: I regret my creation
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Where are 8chan users going now?
The site's owner says a million people are now "looking for a home" after 8chan was driven offline. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Amazon Alexa: Luxembourg watchdog in discussions about recordings
Luxembourg's privacy regulator says it is in discussions with Amazon about the audio clips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Hyundai releases car with solar panel roof
The solar power system is available on the hybrid versions of the Korean car maker's Sonata vehicle. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
If one drone isn't enough, try a drone swarm
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Facebook urged to shut groups seeking fake Amazon reviews
Which? claimed to have uncovered several active groups that recruited people to write fake testimonies. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Facebook: UK privacy chief joins warning about cryptocurrency
The Information Commissioner's Office joins chorus of criticism over Facebook's digital currency. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Juul trials 'lockable' C1 e-cigarette for UK vapers
An e-cigarette that can be locked so only its owner can use it has been launched by Juul. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfO2k...Read More
Why young Indians are live streaming on social media
Hoping to be social media stars, young Indians are joining a live streaming app called Bigo Live. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
HTC smartphones pulled from sale in UK during patent row
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UK coastguard plans drone rescue trial in south-west England
Officials seek bids to provide unmanned aircraft that could help rescue lives and track pollution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Texas Walmart shooting: What is extreme message board 8chan?
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OneWeb says Russia did not block its plans
The satellite internet firm challenges reports that officials denied it use of radio frequencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
8chan far-right forum set to be pushed offline
The hate-filled site used by mass shooting suspects may be rendered inaccessible, if only temporarily. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
How designing your own clothes could become easier
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Video games studios 'do not need to be in big cities'
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E-sports club Cardiff Saints looks for female members
Women and girls make up 42% of competitive gamers in the UK, a figure one club wants to change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Ninja makes Mixer debut after 'shock' move from Twitch
The biggest name on Fortnite left the streaming site, and 14m followers, to join Microsoft's rival platform. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Flyboarding Frenchman crosses Channel
Flyboarding Frenchman Franky Zapata makes first successful Channel crossing on his jet-powered craft. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
I gave my DNA away. Can I get it back?
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Orkney 5G trials could soon be reality
The Orkney Islands could benefit from new rules opening up 5G spectrum to local businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YIj...Read More
Broadband chiefs fire back at PM's full-fibre internet pledge
Leaders say a 2025 full-fibre deadline can only be met if four problems are resolved in 12 months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Google to let rival search firms bid to be Android's default in EEA
Android users in most of Europe will have a choice of default search providers based on highest bids. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Tech Tent: Robot rules for any Tom, Dick or Harry
This week Jane Wakefield looks at rules for robots, and renewed pressure on Facebook from British MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Pentagon-Amazon or Microsoft Jedi deal held up
The Department of Defense had been expected to award the contract to Amazon or Microsoft this month. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Apple and Google stop workers playing back voice recordings
The tech giants say they will temporarily stop using humans to monitor smart speaker recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Yogscast: Mark Turpin advances 'caused woman breakdowns'
The chief executive of the successful gaming video organisation resigned after allegations against him. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Device hunts mosquitoes in your room and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZrGOPg vi...Read More
Would you take time out to watch someone eat on YouTube?
American 'Meokbang' YouTuber Blove became a millionaire by having people watch her eat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Who are the 'microworkers' behind your digital life?
The internet wouldn't work without people doing small tasks behind the scenes, so who are they? from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Facebook bans 'Saudi Arabia-linked propaganda accounts'
The company makes a rare statement that alleges fake accounts were linked to government authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Nature's language is being hijacked by technology
A new study across three generations shows words from nature are now used more commonly for technology from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Amazon Ring: Police tie-up criticised by anti-surveillance campaigners
Privacy campaigners want to halt US police having easy access to recordings made by the gadgets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
AI system 'should be recognised as inventor'
Two patent filings seek to set a precedent by naming an AI as their inventor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K8dI2e via IFTTT...Read More
BBC iPlayer gets Ofcom green light to make shows available for a year
Ofcom gives permission for the BBC to keep programmes up for one year, instead of just 30 days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Facebook's evidence to MPs under scrutiny
Facebook evidence appears to contradict what it told MPs about when it had known about Cambridge Analytica. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
AI-based app detects killer kidney condition
Staff who have used the technology for acute kidney injury describe it as a "potential lifesaver". from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
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