Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter tackle coronavirus fake news
Platforms are increasing efforts to block false information as the outbreak spreads and fear grows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones
The messaging app will become obsolete on older operating systems from 1 Feb. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37MbcIm via IFTTT...Read More
MEPs vote for single charging port for mobiles
The decision will anger Apple which has argued against such a decision. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36QlW7n via IFTTT Read More
Tesla boss Elon Musk releases electronic dance track
Mr Musk posted a teaser picture of himself in a studio shortly before sharing the track, which he wrote. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Huduma Namba: Kenya court halts biometric ID over data fears
Judges says data protection laws need to be enacted to safeguard a wealth of sensitive information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Russia's use of facial recognition challenged in court
Moscow is rapidly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UjAvO9 via IFTTT Read More
Amazon: Christmas sales soar as other retailers struggle
Sales were up 20% over the festive season in sharp contrast to weakness at other retailers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ubw...Read More
Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India
A TikTok influencer says his videos on Hindu-Muslim unity have triggered censorship on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals
Dyeing clothes uses a lot of water and chemicals, but new tech is drawing on nature for colours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Katie Hopkins' Twitter account suspended
The controversial commentator's account is suspended for violating the anti-hate policy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uQ...Read More
Sonos apologises for revealing customer email addresses
It was writing to people who were unhappy about a decision to stop updates to the firm's older speakers. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Artificial intelligence-created medicine to be used on humans for first time
A British start-up has developed a new drug much more quickly than traditional methods by using AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Nintendo Switch overtakes 1990s SNES console in sales
The Switch is now Nintendo's third best-selling console after overtaking the SNES of the '90s. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Facebook settles facial recognition dispute
The tech giant makes a $550m settlement to users over storing biometric data without user consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Weapon-spotting tech tested by Las Vegas casino
Sensors can be placed discretely in a building's entrance or turnstile creating an invisible fence. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Facebook: Privacy scandals take toll on profits
The firm recorded its first annual decline in profits in at least five years in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aNqjmN v...Read More
Most children sleep with mobile phone beside bed
The devices are "dominating" the lives of young people, says research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GylhN9 via IF...Read More
Coronavirus: Technology giants join China shutdown
Google, Microsoft, and Amazon among the global companies taking action as the deadly virus spreads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Transgender flag and women in tuxedos among new emojis
The list of symbols to be released later this year offers more options to represent gender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aRu...Read More
Facebook adds more ad tracking controls in the UK
Facebook will let people see which companies are sharing their information with the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
BBC suspends Red Button text switch-off
The service's closure is suspended a day before it was due to have started being phased out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
BT to charge people £50 for keeping old wi-fi routers
People will be asked to send their wi-fi router and TV box back at their end of the contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37...Read More
Transport: Translink buys its first hydrogen-fuelled buses
Water is the only exhaust emission from the vehicles built by Ballymena-based firm Wrightbus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36...Read More
5G: EU issues guidance on 'high-risk' suppliers
Member states have been given until the end of April to draw up security measures for 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Microsoft issues second 'final' Windows 7 update
The end of support for the ageing operating system turns out to be not quite the end. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O91S9u v...Read More
Avengers: Endgame - How we made the visual effects
Framestore's Stuart Penn explains the challenges of making Avengers: Endgame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UbFWi5 via I...Read More
How worried should we be about 'Big Brother' technology?
Why do we fear government surveillance, but voluntarily use technology which monitors our lives? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Apple 'closely monitoring' coronavirus
The outbreak has clouded the firm's forecast for the upcoming quarter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37zshVD via IFTTT Read More
How will the Huawei 5G deal affect me?
The UK has decided to let Huawei continue to be used in its 5G networks but with restrictions, despite pressure from the US to block the fir...Read More
Human rights expert to keep Zuckerberg in check
Freedom of speech campaigner Thomas Hughes joins Facebook to lead its new oversight board. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O1aT...Read More
5G explained in 45 seconds
How are 5G, or fifth generation, mobile networks different to what's come before? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RzMbKB v...Read More
Huawei: How the UK's decision affects the rest of the world
Germany and India are among the countries still weighing up use of the Chinese firm's 5G kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Ring doorbell 'gives Facebook and Google user data'
The Ring app sends a range of personal information to marketing companies, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u1...Read More
Grubhub defends adding restaurants without telling them
The practice is angering some restaurant owners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RxSWwp via IFTTT Read More
Huawei: Is it a security threat and what will be its role in UK 5G?
Is Chinese tech giant Huawei really a security risk, and what will be its role in the UK's 5G network? from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
How microwaves and electricity are killing weeds
Electricity and microwaves are being used to kill weeds as alternatives are sought to chemicals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Huawei set for limited role in UK 5G networks
The US failed to convince the Prime Minister to ban the Chinese firm from any involvement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/312UR...Read More
Huawei: What is 5G's core and why protect it?
The UK has confirmed Huawei will be allowed to be part of its 5G networks - but with restrictions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Keeping your phone safe from prying eyes
A hack which stops people going through your phone when you want to show them something. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RByWcB...Read More
The silenced YouTube stars of Indian-administered Kashmir
Kashmiri Kalkharabs, a popular Kashmiri YouTube channel, has been forced into silence since August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Huawei 5G verdict is a decision with few good options
The government is due to decide on Tuesday whether to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Meadowhall facial recognition scheme troubles watchdog
Regulator calls for inspections after details of police tie-up with Meadowhall scheme emerge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a...Read More
Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked
The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36...Read More
Don Cameron: The Scot shaping the history of hot air balloons
Don Сameron built western Europe's first modern hot air balloon and is now the market leader in special-shaped creations. from BBC New...Read More
Government plans new laws for smart gadgets sold in UK
It is developing laws that would require manufacturers to make online devices more secure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GoNu...Read More
BBC red button protest ahead of switch-off
A petition organised by a charity for blind people asks for the BBC to roll back their decision. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
UK to decide on Huawei 5G ban
The government is expected to make a decision about the Chinese technology giant on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37G...Read More
Fibre-laying tools aid rural broadband rollout
Openreach turns to machinery to speed up the rollout of fibre in rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O2asa0 via IFTTT...Read More
Deepfake technology: Can you spot what's real?
Do you think you can tell what is real and fake? BBC presenter Radzi Chinyanganya tries out the latest techniques. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
Para-swimmer Grace Harvey speaks about walking in a robotic suit
Para-swimmer Grace Harvey reveals the mixed emotions she had after walking for the first time in a robotic suit. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Overwatch and Call of Duty leagues move exclusively to YouTube
Activision Blizzard esports leagues are moving from Twitch to YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TUVWok via IFTTT Read More
Facebook and YouTube moderators sign PTSD disclosure
Content moderators review hundreds of disturbing images each day for social media sites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36sFQF4...Read More
Watch Dogs Legion: Click goes inside the post-Brexit game
In a world first, Marc Cieslak interviews the creator of Watch Dogs: Legion inside his own game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Article 13: UK will not implement EU copyright law
Media giants such as Google have been outspoken opponents of the legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Sp94Y via IFTTT...Read More
Met Police to deploy facial recognition cameras
Police say the short-term deployments will check watchlists of suspects wanted for serious crimes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
'Porn block' companies seek £3m in damages
Four companies are seeking a judicial review of the decision to scrap age verification plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v...Read More
Facebook's Sir Nick criticised over WhatsApp security
Sir Nick Clegg did not acknowledge WhatsApp security flaws in a BBC interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36o6HSw via IFTT...Read More
Could feathers inspire plane wing design 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/2RIElgN vi...Read More
Tinder to add panic button and anti-catfishing tech
The move comes after criticism over the lack of safety issues offered by dating apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30OZBW3 v...Read More
What can you use instead of Google and Facebook?
More and more companies are promising privacy online and an alternative to the big internet firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Sonos boss says speakers will work "as long as possible"
The speaker company said it was sorry for the confusion but did not announce plans to revise its plans. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Swiss hospital drones to take off again
Two crashes prompted an investigation into safety standards, which is now complete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30KQBkY via...Read More
Apple says losing Lightning port will create waste
Some members of the European Parliament want all phone-makers to adopt a universal port. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38F19VD...Read More
Killer plague game tops charts amid coronavirus
Strategy game Plague Inc has become the bestselling app in China, eight years after its release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Twitter demands AI company stops 'collecting faces'
Clearview's database is used by more than 600 world law-enforcement agencies to identify suspects. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Amazon battles Microsoft over military cloud
It wants to pause a contract awarded by the Pentagon to Microsoft until a court rules on its appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Jeff Bezos hack: UN experts demand probe of Saudi crown prince
The UN experts' call comes amid reports Mohammed bin Salman's phone was used to hack the Amazon boss. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Tesla overtakes Volkswagen as value hits $100bn
Tesla sold more than 367,000 cars last year, just a fraction of its competitors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30KWnCX via IF...Read More
Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun?
Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Deepfake videos: Can you really believe what you see?
With deepfake technology, it is getting easier to turn yourself into somebody else on screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30...Read More
FBI 'persuaded Apple to halt iCloud encryption'
Apple was reportedly working on the encryption feature two years ago but the FBI objected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GgdL...Read More
Sonos to end updates for old speakers
The announcement affects four models sold between 2006 and 2015. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37dotcB via IFTTT Read More
New 'transformational' code to protect children's privacy online
Future generations will be "astonished" to think we did not protect kids, the information commissioner says. from BBC News - Tec...Read More
Vodafone quits Facebook's Libra currency
Facebook's digital currency is dealt another blow as Vodafone becomes latest firm to withdraw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Jeff Bezos hack: Saudi Arabia calls claim ‘absurd’
The Saudi crown prince's WhatsApp account has reportedly been linked to the data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tH...Read More
Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive
The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a...Read More
GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle
The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'
Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
France agrees to delay new tax on tech giants
A digital sales tax, that provoked a threat of tariffs from the US, has been postponed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36erng3 ...Read More
Glenn Greenwald: Brazil accuses journalist of cyber-crimes
Brazilian authorities are seeking to charge Glenn Greenwald over alleged cyber-crimes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NJBNgX ...Read More
DDoS: Man who sold website defences pleads guilty to attacks
The US resident co-founded a service to help firms protect themselves from web attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37evBFL ...Read More
Disney+ to launch a week earlier than planned in the UK
The US media giant also confirmed the service will cost more than its earlier DisneyLife platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in London
The new posts will take the tech giant's total number of employees in Britain to more than 4,000. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive's extradition hearings begin
Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot
Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Vietnamese firm Viettel's 5G claim raises eyebrows outside
The military-controlled firm's claim to have joined the 5G network equipment-making elite is questioned. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Google boss Sundar Pichai calls for AI regulation
Mr Pichai argued for a "sensible approach" after Europe said it was considering a facial recognition ban. from BBC News - Techno...Read More
Regus sales staff data exposed after undercover job review
Job performance data about more than 900 IWG employees is accidentally published online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30DF5aV...Read More
Dad builds Nintendo video game controller for disabled girl
A video of Rory Steel's nine-year-old daughter Ava using the device has had more than 800,000 views. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Europe-wide traffic survey to recruit 'citizen scientists'
Unique vehicle-counting sensors will be placed in 1,500 homes across Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ry1rqd via IFTTT ...Read More
Amazon warehouse one of Europe's 'most high-tech buildings'
Robots and people work alongside each other in the internet-giant's latest warehouse in Leicestershire. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Influencers 'being offered thousands for sex'
One influencer said social media had become "a catalogue" for men to select their next conquest. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation
President Xi Jinping's name is badly mistranslated into English during his state visit to Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring
The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
AO Air's face mask uses fans for cleaner breathing
The fans de-pollute and cool the air meaning the mask does not need a tight seal against the face. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Malvern's touchscreen tech secrets now on your radar
Hopes that a new science centre at one of Britain's most secret sites will inspire next generation. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Can Microsoft's 'moonshot' carbon goal succeed?
The tech giant admits its "carbon negative" goal is ambitious. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uXhd6l via IFTTT Read More
Girlsdoporn offline after losing legal battle
The site owners were ordered to pay $12.8m in damages to 22 women who appeared in videos it published. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Facial recognition: EU considers ban of up to five years
The European Commission wants time to work out how to prevent the technology being abused. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/375qR...Read More
Spotify's personalised playlist for pets and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atbaXE...Read More
Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man in $13bn ruling boost
India's Supreme Court rejects telecom operator's plea for relief on government levies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Facebook blocks the Spinner's 'brainwashing' tech
Social network orders the Spinner to stop targeting its users with "disguised" ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38...Read More
Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors
Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Wireless taxi charging to be trialled at Nottingham station
The six-month trial will see 10 electric taxis in Nottingham given hardware to charge while waiting. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Giant jet engines aim to make our flying greener
How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old? from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable
European Parliament members want all tech giants to adopt a single universal charging method. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T...Read More
US officials ground drones over espionage fears
US officials are reviewing a civilian drone programme because of concerns about Chinese infiltration. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
The challenges of developing 5G networks in Africa
There are considerable challenges to developing reliable 5G networks across Africa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38dzL0r via...Read More
Microsoft makes 'carbon negative' pledge
The tech giant pledges to remove all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38e6d...Read More
'Barnacle' car windscreen clamp sparks student fury
Students shared tips on how to remove the barnacle device on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2stpsGn via IFTTT Read More
Smart contact lens: 'It feels seriously sci-fi'
Mojo Vision has revealed its new lens which puts augmented reality in front of your eyes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nxug4...Read More
Petersfield Bookshop inundated after 'tumbleweed' tweet
Author Neil Gaiman and thousands of other people were moved by the shop's plight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38bnv0G v...Read More
Turkey's Wikipedia ban ends after almost three years
A top court rules the country's censorship of Wikipedia violated freedom of expression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38c5...Read More
Welsh language music app Apton in call for public money
Sain Records' Apton app says it is "difficult" to compete with major corporations like Spotify. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
US lawmakers concerned by accuracy of facial recognition
Lawmakers heard testimony on the risks of facial recognition programs which are largely unregulated. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Twitter apologises for letting ads target neo-Nazis and bigots
Social network apologises for allowing the use of discriminatory ad keywords it had meant to ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Kashmir blackout eases but restrictions remain
Internet services have been suspended since August - the longest-ever shutdown in a democracy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Thousands of porn stars' intimate details 'exposed online'
Cyber-security researchers at vpnMentor say they found an open folder on an adult site's web server. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Cookies crumbling as Google phases them out
A study suggests that cookie consent forms are flouting the EU's tough data laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tX4IY1 v...Read More
Pre-teen girls 'tricked into sex acts on webcams'
Tens of thousands of 11- to 13-year-olds are being tricked into performing sex acts, data suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
The Indian small-town shop owner who became a TikTok star
Sumit Jain from India has discovered TikTok fame thanks to his singing and dancing skills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38aPK...Read More
Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy
The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Google's announced timeline for new privacy policy
The firm unveiled a timeline for new privacy rules that will limit third-party access to user data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
New police equipment to search mobile devices
Technology which can override encryption on some devices is to be rolled out across Scotland next week. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Windows 10: NSA reveals major flaw in Microsoft's code
A patch is likely to be announced later although Microsoft insists no hacker has exploited it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Grindr and Twitter face 'out of control' complaint
The two firms, and four other ad-tech companies, are accused of sharing user data unlawfully. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2t...Read More
US urges Apple to unlock air base shooter's phones
The tech firm denies the US attorney's accusation that it is not helping the investigators enough. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
YouTube signs three top gamers away from rival Twitch
The market for live-stream gamers intensifies as companies compete to sign exclusive deals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36RN...Read More
Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'madness', warns US
US officials hand over new evidence claiming that Huawei's 5G technology is a security risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'
Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers
Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Facebook: Star Wars' Mark Hamill deletes account over political ads
Mark Hamill accuses the social network of putting profits before truthfulness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FN8tly via IFTT...Read More
Keurboom boss banned from being a director for six years
Keurboom Communications was fined £400,000 in 2017 for making nearly 100 million automated calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Microsoft ends Windows 7 support: What should you do?
The 10-year-old operating system will stop receiving updates from Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FLVXmd via IFTTT Read More
YouTubers face £4,600 bill over copyright claims
Two YouTubers have been charged $6,000 (£4,600) over the use of four clips in their videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tik...Read More
Researchers: Are we on the cusp of an ‘AI winter’?
AI researchers admit that the hype around AI may be cooling off once again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/381U00X via IFTTT Read More
CES 2020: The biggest surprises from big tech at the show
Sony, Samsung and LG all had secrets to unveil at the technology expo in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tf4xls via...Read More
E-scooter firm Lime pulls out of 12 cities
The Californian firm is also sacking 100 staff, saying it is trying to move towards profitability. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Mark Zuckerberg decides to ditch new year personal challenge
Instead of a personal challenge for 2020, the Facebook boss will reflect on the upcoming decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
CES 2020: TV lets you shine a torch into its shadows
A special 8K TV at the CES tech show allows scenes to be re-lit as they play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TaBMWV via IFTTT...Read More
CES 2020: Segway’s prototype wheelchair crashes at tech show
The electric scooter-maker's mishap is the latest in a list of historic malfunctions at the show from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
CES 2020: Nreal's mixed reality glasses win over CES sceptics
Start-up's glasses mix together real-world views and computer graphics and should launch soon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
County lines: Call to review 'criminal abuse' of pay-as-you-go phones
The government is urged to consider restrictions on pay-as-you-go phones to prevent drug dealers using them. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Why we've never fallen in love with virtual reality
It was thought VR would be as common as televisions, but despite improvements it is yet to take off. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
CES 2020: Samsung's invisible keyboard for smartphones
Samsung's SelfieType scans finger taps on a table using the smartphone's front camera. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
US-government issued phones run 'Chinese malware'
Mobile phones offered to poor families come pre-installed with malware, according to a security company. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Google's auction picks 'winners' for Android search
After a record EU fine, Google's controversial auction finds alternative search engines for users. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Amazon Ring workers fired for accessing user video
Four employees watched video footage from customers, exceeding "what was necessary", the company says from BBC News - Technology...Read More
CES 2020: Sex tech makes a splash at tech show
The tech expo opens up to sex tech start-ups after an upset last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Rso0v via IFTTT Read More
CES 2020: Cyrcle Phone is round and has two headphone jacks
After five years in development, the makers of a circular phone say it is nearly ready for launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Netflix rival will limit show times to 10 minutes
Quibi also announced its pricing and a star-studded line-up at the CES tech expo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35BAiaW via I...Read More
CES 2020: Quibi aims to change how we watch shows on phones
Quibi is designed for phones and its short shows stay full-frame however the handset is held. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s...Read More
Bite-to-clean Y-Brush toothbrush takes just 10 seconds
A French start-up aims to radically cut the amount of time people require to clean their teeth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Facebook ad campaign helped Donald Trump win election, claims executive
A Facebook executive has claimed the company was "responsible" for Donald Trump's election win in 2016. from BBC News - Tech...Read More
TikTok updates community guidelines amid criticism
It says it now lays out clearly what is allowed and not allowed on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35zFR9Q via IF...Read More
TikTok fixes 'serious' security flaws
A security firm identified issues that could have allowed hackers to upload fake news videos to the app. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Travelex customer: My money is in limbo
The criminals behind the hack told the BBC they are demanding $6m (£4.6m) from the currency trader. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
CES 2020: ShoeBlast's hi-tech cure for stinky trainers
A South Korean start-up has created a gadget designed to stop well-worn trainers smelling bad. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
CES 2020: Zany cars of the future shown off in Vegas
A wide range of futuristic vehicles, including flying machines, has parked up at the CES tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
What Google and Facebook owe to a 19th-Century machine
Often called the "new oil", data is immensely valuable - but only if processed in the right way. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
CES 2020: Neon's artificial humans 'don't live up to hype'
There was huge interest in the virtual avatars created by Samsung-backed start-up Neon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36A9dWO ...Read More
CES 2020: Manta5's electric bike rides on water
After nearly a decade's research, a hydrofoil water bike has gone into mass production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T2R...Read More
CES 2020: Ivanka Trump unfazed by critics at tech show
Ms Trump's invitation to CES had been controversial - but her appearance proved not so. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qx0...Read More
Love Island star Molly Mae's Insta post banned
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against the ITV reality star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36xm1gB...Read More
CES 2020: Juno 'reverse microwave oven' cools drinks in seconds
The device rapidly chills packaged drinks meaning they do not need to be refrigerated before use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Aston Martin warns on profits but Rolls-Royce sales surge
The carmaker says profits are set to nearly halve, but luxury rival Rolls-Royce sees record sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Could this be the ultimate selfie?
Carmen Roberts visits a coffee shop in Seoul where you print an image on the froth of your coffee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Bitcoin: Should cryptocurrency owners make a will?
Billions of pounds worth of cryptocurrency is lost when owners die without leaving details of how to access it. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Travelex being held to ransom by hackers
The foreign exchange firm has been forced to turn off all computers and switch to pen and paper. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Facebook to ban 'deepfakes'
The company says it will remove videos that are generated by artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T1GpTa v...Read More
CES 2020: Taste test for Impossible Food's fake pork sausage
It lacks the fatty taste of some bangers but may still be good enough to tempt meat eaters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ul0...Read More
CES 2020: Intel shows off foldable computer of the future
A flexible all-screen computer that doubles as a monitor is intended to inspire PC-makers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37G5V...Read More
CES 2020: Samsung shows off Ballie bot that follows you
The bot, named Ballie, has a built-in camera that can capture and store "special moments". from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
CES 2020: Sony announces electric car concept
The electronics giant unveiled the "Vision S" vehicle in a surprise announcement at the tech show. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
CES 2020: Pork made from plants launched by Impossible Foods
A company that makes synthetic meat has shown off its latest products in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Pq2PR via...Read More
CES 2020: LG OLED TV rolls up into the ceiling
The South Korean tech giant unveils a concept screen that rolls up out of the way when not in use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
A chatbot pulled me out of a 'really dark place'
There are many mental health apps on the market, but how much help are they? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sJ0y60 via IFTTT ...Read More
Apple's iPhone XR has O2 network problem
O2 customers with the iPhone XR say they rarely have signal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36u8gQ3 via IFTTT Read More
Ricky Gervais slams Apple over Chinese factories
Technology giants were heavily criticised at the 77th annual Golden Globes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FBRHWB via IFTTT Read More
Soleimani: US federal site hacked with pro-Iranian message
Visitors to the site were met with a photoshopped image of a bloodied Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N0xIF7 via...Read More
'GPS glitch' grounds GoPro Karma drones
Owners are complaining about the issue on GoPro forums and on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36wcx5w via IFTTT Read More
CES 2020: Samsung slims down 8K TV's frame to a sliver
Samsung unveils a TV with a super-thin border and also shows off a spinning model for Instagrammers. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
CES 2020: Wonder Painter lets players star in its video games
A Chinese app uses artificial intelligence technologies to place its users into scribbled worlds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Wheel.me robot wheels move furniture via voice commands
A start-up wants to let consumers rearrange their homes without having to do any of the hard work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
CES 2020: The Russian car with no driver at the wheel
The BBC is offered a ride in a driverless car - without a human safety driver at the wheel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fk2...Read More
CES 2020: Restaurant cat robot meows at dining customers
BellaBot, which waits on tables, is one among a number of wacky robots at the CES tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sG...Read More
'Serious cyber-attack' on Austria's foreign ministry
Foreign ministry officials believe another country may be responsible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35veBJL via IFTTT Read More
CES chief defends invite for Ivanka Trump
Tech expo organiser says the US President's daughter has done "great work" on jobs-related issues. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
'Outdated' IT leaves NHS staff with 15 different computer logins
Hospitals say problems can waste hundreds of hours of staff time every day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rSkClL via IFTTT Read More
CES 2020: Preview of tomorrow's tech on show in Las Vegas
The products set to cause the biggest stir at this year's giant tech expo in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35mV...Read More
Mirriad's AI slips ads into empty spaces in online videos
A UK company is to show off its next-generation product placement software at the CES tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
CES 2020: How AI fitness apps now rival personal trainers
Could machine learning and voice recognition replace a personal trainer? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37AwHeF via IFTTT Read More
GirlsDoPorn: Young women win legal battle over video con
Some models were driven to the verge of suicide after the porn website reneged on privacy promises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Google denies Xiaomi access over security bug
A Google Home Hub user found images from a stranger's home being streamed to his device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qj...Read More
Tackling the Earth's orbiting space junk
How the Japanese firm Astroscale is set to start cleaning up the Earth's orbiting space debris. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
H2Go Power seeks to power drones with a 'happy gas'
The hydrogen-powered drone which could revolutionise the travel industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35hdKMj via IFTTT Read More
Fatal Tesla crash sparks federal investigation
Two people died after a Tesla reportedly passed through a red light and collided with their car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Travelex site taken offline after cyber attack
The foreign currency seller has taken its site down after finding a software virus in its systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Amazon 'threatens to fire' climate change activists
The company said employees "may receive a notification" from HR if rules were "not being followed". from BBC News - Te...Read More
Could drones deliver blood in UK?
Five cities are running tests to discover how drones could benefit the NHS and the public sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Ex-Googler savages company on human rights
Ross LaJeunesse says he was "sidelined" after criticising the firm's efforts to expand in China. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Imagination announces new Apple licence deal
Apple's move to sever ties in 2017 had disrupted the UK-based chipmaker's business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QJy...Read More
Ransomware attack takes US maritime base offline
The Coast Guard says malware forced systems to be shut down for more than 30 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sEC79D via...Read More
Pokemon Go: Documents show Canadian military's struggle with game
Faced with gaming interlopers, one Canadian official suggested using "a 12-year-old to help us out". from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Language apps: Can phones replace classrooms?
With a boom in Japanese ahead of the Rugby World Cup, can apps offer more spontaneity and freedom? from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
The airborne commute - a flight of fancy?
Which firms are competing to make flying taxis and will they ever be mass market? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sFuI9V via I...Read More
Barcelona's car-free smart city experiment
Superblocks is a radical plan to reclaim the streets from the noise and pollution of traffic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37...Read More
Mature dating apps are coming of age
An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
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