Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots'
Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AkYzbh via IF...Read More
SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts welcomed to the space station
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have floated into the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36KVvBk via IFTT...Read More
SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with ISS
Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Amazon UK website defaced with racist abuse
The online giant blames a "bad actor" for the language appearing alongside multiple product listings. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Supernatural: The next-generation keep-fit coach?
Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze? from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station
Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mb9...Read More
Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken attempt launch for second time
The historic mission to the ISS is the first crewed outing from American soil in nine years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3co...Read More
‘Why I recreated my local pub in virtual reality’
Tristan Cross taught himself how to make the 3D models from scratch by watching YouTube videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
'Hackers burned my hand with computer virus'
Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xe...Read More
PlayStation 5: Sony confident coronavirus won't change release plans
The CEO of PlayStation reveals how it's responded to coronavirus as it prepares to release the PS5. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Glastonbury Council plays down link to 'anti-5G' device
Glastonbury report insists recommendation of 5GBioShield came from committee member - not council. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
BBC orders review of social media use by staff
The former director of global news at the BBC will examine online posts from programmes and staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Thousands of TalkTalk users hit by internet problems
Firm says the issue is now resolved after customers across the UK reported connection difficulties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
A Raspberry Pi robot with emotions and other tech news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
The little lights now packing a deadly punch
LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xe8o3Y via ...Read More
Child grooming: Police record 10,000 social media offences
In just two-and-a-half years, police in England and Wales recorded 10,119 online grooming offences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row
The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing'
Isabella Ong, 24, cannot visit her grandfather's grave because of coronavirus, so she found another way to honour him. from BBC News -...Read More
Trump to take 'big action' against social media
The US president is expected to sign an executive order following a row with Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ztIHmV v...Read More
Coronavirus: France gives green light to contact-tracing app
One minister has compared the UK and France's outlier approaches to their nuclear deterrent effort. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Twitter fact-checks China amid bias row
After fact-checking President Trump, Twitter adds warnings to Chinese tweets too. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AembOL via I...Read More
Uber destroys thousands of bikes and scooters
Videos of the red bikes being crushed were shared online after Uber sold its Jump business to Lime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Coastguard plans to add drones to air fleet
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles will form part of a new search and rescue contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZHUDMo ...Read More
Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'
The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Video streaming: Lockdown sees fifth of UK homes sign deals
Britons turned to Disney+ in droves, data suggests, but Apple TV has struggled to engage viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Keeping fit in lockdown: Apps and sites which could help
Kate Russell looks at the online tools and guides helping motivate you to take exercise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36z1ut2...Read More
Meng Wanzhou: Huawei executive suffers US extradition blow
A Canadian court has ruled that the extradition hearing of Meng Wanzhou can continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X4DdYB v...Read More
Fraggle Rock to be revived by Apple TV+ after 33 years
Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley and Uncle Travelling Matt will have more songs and adventures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Xbox's new family safety app is being previewed
Newsbeat gets a first look at Xbox's latest safety innovation from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c9zQnF via IFTTT Read More
Drone drops off Isle of Mull coronavirus masks
Trials of delivery by drone are taking place on the Isle of Mull on Scotland's west coast. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Zipline drones deliver supplies and PPE to US hospitals
The US Federal Aviation Administration has waived its rules to allow medical deliveries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zscJaJ...Read More
Sky Q kicks off HDR support starting with on-demand nature shows
The broadcaster’s new HDR experience will be available to Sky Q customers with certain set-top boxes. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning
This is the first time the social media giant has said President Trump's tweet could be misleading. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Facebook shareholders try to block encryption plan
A groups of investors is concerned the social network could become a haven for child exploitation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Coronavirus: Apprentice star's ads banned over Covid-19 claims
Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'
"Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic. from BBC News - Techno...Read More
Google deletes millions of negative TikTok reviews
Angry users had flooded the app with one-star reviews over a controversial video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gqlTFe via I...Read More
Coronavirus: First Google/Apple-based contact-tracing app launched
A Swiss contact-tracing app gains a limited release but may be overtaken by a Latvian effort. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X...Read More
Covid-19 brings remote medicine revolution to the UK
Doctors are finding new ways of working including reviewing patients' scans and X-rays at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Drone to deliver masks to Scottish island
During a two-week trial, the unmanned aircraft will deliver supplies to the Isle of Mull. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zxYqB...Read More
Find out which masks off the most protection and why
You may have heard the term N95 but what does it mean and why are some masks rated higher than others? from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?
Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3goq...Read More
Coronavirus: Hairdressers offer virtual appointments in lockdown
Salons are giving advice via video chat apps to help people style and colour their hair at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Coronavirus: Derby 5G phone mast set on fire
Attacks on 5G masts have been fuelled by a conspiracy theory wrongly linking 5G and coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Formula E driver disqualified for gamer swap-in
Formula E driver Daniel Abt is disqualified and ordered to pay £8,900 to charity for getting a professional gamer to compete under his name ...Read More
Coronavirus: How Chinese rivals are trying to take Zoom's crown
The coronavirus lockdown has fuelled the market for teleconferencing technology apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZA08Ni v...Read More
Could coronavirus kickstart more accessible tech?
Video calling has risen during the pandemic but for some disabled people it also brought challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
How Coronavirus lockdown made a 'Zoom boom' generation
Digital transformation has advanced two years in just two months, says Microsoft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfGKee via I...Read More
The surfing simulator that sank without trace
How a maverick scientist held the first esports championships in 1985 with his revolutionary surfing game but could not make his innovative ...Read More
Coronavirus: How do we record history in the internet age?
People's coronavirus experiences in Wales are being documented, using WhatsApp and Facebook messages. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Fresh UK review into Huawei role in 5G networks
The National Cyber Security Centre involvement follows new US sanctions on the Chinese telecoms giant. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Coronavirus: Could these social distancing hacks make it to market?
People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Coronavirus: The 3D artists helping fashion through Covid-19
British artist Harriet Davey is among the CGI artists creating virtual models for fashion shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Wikipedia sets new rule to combat “toxic behaviour”
Female and LGBTQ editors of the online encyclopaedia have complained of harassment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WW1LDe via...Read More
Netflix stops charging customers who never watch
It says hundreds of thousands of people have been paying for something they don't use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zm6v...Read More
Fake online reviews under investigation by competition authority
The competition authority has launched an investigation into faked and paid-for reviews online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Chris Pratt accidentally deleted 51,000 emails
The Guardians Of The Galaxy actor watched in horror as his inbox shrunk to zero. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36qZF15 via IF...Read More
Christopher Nolan trailer launched inside Fortnite
Christopher Nolan's time-bending action espionage film was launched on the video game Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Australia 'records fastest internet speed ever'
Researchers hope the study offers a glimpse into how internet connections could look in the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Son 'kills father' during Zoom video chat in New York state
Several chat participants witness the stabbing of a Long Island man by his son, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tu4...Read More
Drones help to plant seedpods and other tech news
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cPwtDo via IFT...Read More
Amazon trials online food delivery in India
The firm has started working with restaurants to deliver meals in parts of Bengaluru. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e1peIG v...Read More
Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics
Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
NSO Group: Israeli firm 'impersonated Facebook to spread spyware'
An investigation accuses Israeli cyber-security firm NSO Group of pretending to be Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36k...Read More
Robot dog tries to herd sheep
The Spot robot was designed for search and rescue - but may find work in the farming industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Grandmother ordered to delete Facebook photos under GDPR
Privacy laws mean a grandmother needs her daughter's permission to post photos of her grandchildren. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Coronavirus: MPs demand answers on misinformation
MPs want senior executives of Google, Facebook and Twitter to face questions on misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
What's it like using the Covid-19 track and trace app?
Isle of Wight resident Megan Mackney describes using the Covid-19 contact tracing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TsUjNw ...Read More
Coronavirus: Afghan girls make ventilators out of car parts
The award-winning schoolgirl team is racing against time to help coronavirus patients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZlneXz ...Read More
Mental Health Awareness: Keeping your screen time healthy
There's no escaping screens, but here's how to steal some time back from them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRZzBY ...Read More
Zuckerberg: Facebook in 'arms race' against electoral interference
Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg told the BBC it has "learned lessons" from political scandals. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
UK interest in online casinos at 'all-time high' in lockdown
Lockdown measures may prove a "recipe for disaster", problem gamblers tell the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c...Read More
Zuckerberg: Facebook to 'take down' coronavirus misinformation
Mark Zuckerberg explains how the social network is responding to the Covid-19 crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AOaG0R v...Read More
Zack Snyder's Justice League re-cut headed for HBO Max
The announcement comes a week ahead of the launch of the new HBO streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xf6GxT via...Read More
Coronavirus: Tinder boss says 'dramatic' changes to dating
Elie Seidman discusses the impact of coronavirus and how his dating app will react. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cUaWJO via...Read More
Coronavirus: Apple and Google release API to make contact-tracing apps
The technology companies say 22 countries have requested access to their contact-tracing system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Joe Rogan signs with Spotify in major and exclusive podcast deal
His popular show, The Joe Rogan Experience, will soon be removed from all other platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xffr...Read More
Man sentenced to death in Singapore via Zoom
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the city to postpone all but 'essential' court cases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Amazon releases its first big budget video game
Amazon Game Studios hopes its new game Crucible can compete with Overwatch and Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cPLi8T...Read More
Cambridge University: All lectures to be online-only until summer of 2021
There will be no face-to-face lectures in the next academic year due to coronavirus, the university says. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Poor video calling? Tech advice to fix it
Kate Russell explains the steps which could improve your wi-fi connection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zPlNGr via IFTTT Read More
Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app
The owner of a pizza restaurant discovered the app was selling his food cheaper than he was but still paying him full price. from BBC News...Read More
Coronavirus: Serco apologises for sharing contact tracers' email addresses
Outsourcing giant Serco has apologised for the data breach, which affects almost 300 people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cL...Read More
Canada Facebook fines $6.5m over 'false' privacy claims
Canada's Competition Bureau said the tech firm improperly shared users' data with third parties. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
BND: Court curbs German spy agency's bugging abroad
The BND intelligence agency is told to limit its monitoring of foreigners' data overseas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X...Read More
Coronavirus: Mixed reality headsets help medics treat Covid-19 patients
Hand gestures allow doctors to view x-rays and scans, and connect with colleagues in another room. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Stalking: My ex-partner sent me 4,000 emails
One victim speaks out about her ordeal as her former partner is convicted of stalking her. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AJRd...Read More
How an unofficial Club Penguin game turned toxic
Disney orders unauthorised copies of its game to close after the BBC exposes their misuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bNVO...Read More
Facebook Shops: Online stores open on Facebook and Instagram
From brand pages to live streams, Facebook is rolling out new shopping features across its apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
My Little Pony-inspired game headlines tournament
It does not actually feature ponies, but instead an alpaca, deer, sheep, dragon, cow and unicorn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Coronavirus: Security flaws found in NHS contact-tracing app
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre acknowledges problems identified by an independent report. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
BBC launches tool for joint lockdown viewing
BBC Together lets you watch or listen to BBC content with friends and family despite being apart. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Coronavirus: Remote controlled mask invented to allow eating
Israeli investors have developed a coronavirus mask that has an automatic mouth hole. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36fsSfC v...Read More
EasyJet admits nine million customers hacked
The attack was "sophisticated" the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
Coronavirus: Apple shoppers required to wear masks
Customers will also have their temperature taken and be asked basic health questions at the door. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
From 'how to' to hair dye: our lockdown web searches
New trends in search engine queries are emerging as people seek new skills and home school help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Elon Musk: Tesla raises cost of 'self-driving' cars
Elon Musk hikes the price of Tesla's "self-driving" option by $1,000 and says it will continue to rise. from BBC News - Tech...Read More
Coronavirus: Uber announces drastic cuts to secure its future
Uber announces drastic action to scale back its business as its losses balloon amid pandemic lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
How disabled people are problem-solving in the pandemic
As people adapt to self-isolation, one community is helping itself find solutions to very particular challenges. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Disney's head of streaming to become CEO of TikTok
Kevin Mayer will be in charge of the global development of the short-form video platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZhYSx...Read More
Dark web scammers exploit Covid-19 fear and doubt
From miracle cures to co-ordinated hacking the dark web is a hive of coronavirus scamming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fXRU...Read More
Huawei calls US rules 'arbitrary and pernicious'
The Chinese tech giant said it has been "riddled with bullets" since the US placed it on a blacklist. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Electric bikes 'could help people return to work'
A rise in electric-bikes would extend the range of cyclists using them to commute, a study finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Europe's supercomputers hijacked by attackers for crypto mining
Attackers hopped from one research supercomputer to the next to mine cryptocurrencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cJf0wj ...Read More
Rainbow Six 'copy' lands Apple and Google in copyright court
Ubisoft alleges a new, popular mobile game is a blatant copy of its major shooter Rainbow Six: Siege. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Rich List: Inventor Sir James Dyson is UK's richest person
The entrepreneur replaces the Hinduja brothers after increasing his wealth by £3.6bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X1LrQb v...Read More
Coronavirus: UCC fashion students turn to Instagram for graduation show
Students from University Centre Colchester were due to stage a graduation fashion show this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Coronavirus: Live entertainment is evolving online to be a lifeline
Creative minds are coming up with new ideas to give us back some of the human connection we've lost. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Coronavirus: Can gaming help stop lockdown loneliness?
Gamers like Millicent say their online adventures are helping them stay connected to friends in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Universities' move online 'must be done the right way'
Universities have been teaching remotely this term but can the online model work long-term? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zNY...Read More
Are online volunteers taking work from hard-up freelancers?
Furloughed workers are offering their skills for free, but some freelancers are taking issue with the trend. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Facebook buys GIF-maker Giphy to add to Instagram team
Giphy will join Instagram's team and its library will be integrated into Facebook's platforms from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Disney forces explicit Club Penguin clones offline
Children were sent sexual, racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic messages, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Coronavirus: Film piracy streaming trebles in lockdown
Lockdown has seen a big rise in piracy, the UK's intellectual property protection group says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
US targets Huawei with tighter chip export rules
The action is its latest against the Chinese tech giant, which the US says is a national security threat. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Google hit by more suspected Oculus VR gadget-scam ads
Some large ads at the top of its results were for sites it now believes were stealing users' cash. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Facebook to build internet cable 'circumference of Earth'
The cable will wrap around Africa bringing faster internet access to the continent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ly9hxz via...Read More
Aarogya Setu: Why India's Covid-19 contact tracing app is controversial
Aarogya Setu, India's contact tracing app, has crossed 100 million downloads, but has raised concerns. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
US church sues after bible study 'Zoombombed' by child abuse
A hacker took over worshippers' computers and played 'sickening' images of child abuse, the suit says. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
A passenger drone hotel and other technology news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dT5yXD via IF...Read More
How coronavirus is changing NHS technology
Hospitals across the UK have been making improvements to their technology in response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Grand Theft Auto free download crashes Epic Games store
Within minutes of the offer going live the website began experiencing glitches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zGCTG8 via IFT...Read More
Coronavirus: Amazon to make face shields and sell at cost
The online retailer will sell protective equipment without making a profit in the United States. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Guardian Soulmates to close next month
The newspaper's dating site says the platform is "no longer viable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WSATCI via ...Read More
France gives online firms one hour to pull 'terrorist' content
Websites will have just one hour to pull content reported by police, or face huge fines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJ4oxB...Read More
Coronavirus: False claims viewed by millions on YouTube
About one in four most-viewed coronavirus videos on YouTube contain false claims, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Wristband helps workers maintain social distancing
Rolled out at the port of Antwerp the device vibrates if the wearer is too close to another worker. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Coronavirus: Uber and Addison Lee to install protective screens
Addison Lee and Uber are installing partitions and providing taxi drivers with protective gear. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
New York City caps fees for food delivery apps
America's biggest city joins others in tightening rules on delivery apps after restaurant complaints. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Coronavirus: German contact-tracing app takes different path to NHS
Germany's contact-tracing app will not accept self-diagnosis reports, despite NHS saying they can save lives. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
UK average broadband speeds up despite lockdown wobble
Ofcom's latest broadband report shows speeds are up in the past year, despite a slight lockdown dip. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Inflatable e-scooter that fits in backpack unveiled
Researchers at Tokyo University unveil a lightweight vehicle they hope will transform commuting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Coronavirus: Tesla stand-off eases as officials reach deal
The boss of the electric carmaker had defied shutdown orders to reopen the firm's factory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Angela Merkel says she is 'pained' by Russian hacking
Germany's chancellor confirms she was targeted by hackers said to be Russian military intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Coronavirus: Cyber-attacks hit hospital construction companies
Separate attacks hit companies involved in building emergency hospitals in Birmingham and Yorkshire. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Iceland's ancestry records give coronavirus clues
Why Iceland's population records and a blood bank could reveal secrets of the coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Coronavirus: Twitter allows staff to work from home 'forever'
The social media company said its work-from-home approach during the lockdown had been a success. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Facebook to pay $52m to content moderators over PTSD
The settlement comes as Facebook has been increasing its use technology to automatically review content. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Australia wins AI 'Eurovision Song Contest'
The competition attracted lots of entries after the official contest was cancelled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yPQB9L via...Read More
Google Search results topped by suspected scam gadget store
The store listed hard-to-find technology and exercise equipment at discount prices and is now offline. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Coronavirus: Twitter will label Covid-19 fake news
World leaders such as President Trump will be included in the new policy, Twitter confirms in a tweet. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Scrabble fans slam 'sparkly abomination' new app
A new app designed to replace the existing official Scrabble app has sparked hundreds of complaints. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Hackers hit A-list law firm of Lady Gaga, Drake and Madonna
Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks hit by hackers who claim to have contracts and personal emails of stars. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Bitcoin 'halving': What does the much-hyped event mean?
Investors are debating what impact the adjustment will have on the cryptocurrency market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WmUXx...Read More
Social distancing game inspired by professor's lockdown walk
Players of the free game must avoid other people and collect PPE and healthy food to gain points. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Coronavirus: Musk defies orders to reopen Tesla's California plant
The boss of the electric carmaker said he would be on the assembly line with other Tesla workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Coronavirus: A4-sized face shields 'too narrow' for PPE
Some PPE being made by communities does not offer enough protection from Covid-19 to frontline workers. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
The tech industry's winners and losers in lockdown
Unprecedented times are bad news for many - but not all. Some major technology companies are thriving. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Coronavirus: Robot dog enforces social distancing in Singapore park
The four-legged robot carries a camera and speaker to play social distancing messages in Singapore. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Apps and sites to help cope with the stress of lockdown
BBC Click finds the mental health sites and wellness apps which may help during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W...Read More
Coronavirus: Elon Musk vows to move Tesla factory in lockdown row
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the firm will leave California after he is ordered to keep a factory shut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Nvidia RTX: Noise-destroying AI put to the test
BBC Click's Chris Fox puts two noise-cancelling AI systems through a series of challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Coronavirus: 'Phone apps helped me spend time with my dying mum'
Andrew's mother was dying in hospital under lockdown, so he used technology to spend time with her. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Coronavirus: Social media battles new 'Plandemic' virus conspiracy video
A slickly-produced "documentary" has exploded across social media, pedalling medical misinformation. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Call for credit card freeze on porn sites
Ten leading bodies say porn sites stream content featuring child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Robot offers help to human co-workers and other tech stories
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y...Read More
Facebook and Google extend work from home to year end
The tech giants plan to re-open offices soon but will allow employees to work remotely throughout 2020. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Uber says 'no sacred cows' as it faces crisis
The firm has already announced job cuts affecting 14% of its staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fElQFs via IFTTT Read More
Xbox: Microsoft reveals first games for Series X console
The Xbox livestream features new footage of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Coronavirus: NHS reveals source code behind contact-tracing app
More than 40,000 people have downloaded the contact tracing app so far, ahead of a wider release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Coronavirus: Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto
Sister firm Sidewalk Labs cites Covid-19 as the reason for stepping back from its ambitious plan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Coronavirus: Scam sites selling masks and fake cures taken down
More than 160,000 suspicious emails have been reported to a new scam-busting service in two weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Coronavirus contact-tracing: World split between two types of app
The UK is testing its own design but a Google-Apple initiative is winning over many other nations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Facebook update crashes TikTok and other rivals
she social network apologised after a software update affects several popular apps on iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Virgin Media and O2 join forces to take on BT
A tie-up is agreed that will create one of the UK's largest mobile, broadband and media firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Coronavirus: Will offices be safe for a return to work?
Here's a look at some of the technology that might help monitor the health of employees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dl...Read More
Fortnite announces Party Royale as players reach 350 million
Fortnite has become a popular places for virtual meet-ups while coronavirus lockdowns are in place. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Sonos Arc soundbar makes jump to Dolby Atmos audio
Speaker-maker adopts "3D audio" tech, but may suffer from coronavirus's impact on consumer spending. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
Facebook's 'supreme court' members announced
The first 20 members include ex-Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger and a former Danish prime minister. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Zoom tackles hackers with new security measures
The video-calling platform is attempting to bring 'zoombombing' to an end. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L2u9N6 via ...Read More
Life inside the UK's first 'TikTok house'
These six creators moved in together to make viral TikTok videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ww0TUn via IFTTT Read More
How to pick family-friendly video games in lockdown
Navigating the gaming landscape can be tough but there are guides which can aid parents and carers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Coronavirus: Can live-streaming save China's economy?
In China, the live-streaming industry has become an important platform for economic recovery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z...Read More
Lockdown and loaded: virus triggers video game boost
The makers of 'Call of Duty: Warzone' and 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' games see demand soar. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown?
Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Redcar council cyber-attack: 90% of systems working
Redcar and Cleveland Council's systems are returning to normal after a ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f...Read More
Latvian drone fuelled for days goes missing, restricting airspace
A Latvian UAV was fuelled for four days of flight before operators lost track of it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cirqLi vi...Read More
Coronavirus: Key workers to trial NHS tracing app
If the Isle of Wight trial is successful, the app could be ready nationwide within weeks, ministers say. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Bois Locker Room: Indian teens' lewd Instagram group causes outrage
A 15-year-old boy is detained in connection with a group that shared images of underage girls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Elon Musk acts on promise to sell possessions with house sales
The Tesla boss and new father is reportedly selling homes after saying "possessions weigh you down". from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Couples get married in virtual wedding ceremonies
Video calling technology is helping people share their special day with others during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
The groundbreaking way to search lungs for Covid-19
Artificial intelligence technology is being rapidly deployed worldwide to help tackle Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
YouTube signs exclusive deal with PewDiPie
The popular video maker has been at the centre of controversy over anti-Semitic posts he made in the past. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Coronavirus: Amazon vice president quits at virus firings
A senior engineer claims 'a vein of toxicity' is running through the firm which fired protestors. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
O2 and Virgin Media in talks to merge
A tie-up between two of the UK's largest mobile, broadband and media firms could create a major rival to BT. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Coronavirus: UK contact-tracing app is ready for Isle of Wight downloads
Isle of Wight council staff and healthcare workers will be invited to start testing app on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Coronavirus France: Cameras to monitor masks and social distancing
New surveillance software will help French police enforce mask-wearing and social distancing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y...Read More
Facebook unveils 'human-like' chatbot
It says almost half of people preferred interactions with the bot compared with a person. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W16Zg...Read More
Tesla applies to generate electricity in UK market
The company says its licence to generate power for the UK is tied to its new Autobidder product. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Covid-19: Investigating the spread of fake coronavirus news
In a joint investigation BBC Click investigates the groups behind fake news about the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Coronavirus: Ghana's dancing pallbearers become Covid-19 meme
Social media users have adopted the troupe as a dark-humoured symbol of death in the time of Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Coronavirus: Far-right spreads Covid-19 'infodemic' on Facebook
An investigation details how extremists are trying to exploit the pandemic via the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Coronavirus: High-schoolers take their proms online
With social distancing in place, teenagers are hosting their proms on Zoom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VXDDzx via IFTTT Read More
Coronavirus: Contact tracing app to be trialled on Isle of Wight
The experiment is part of the government's track and trace strategy aimed at limiting a second wave. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Love Bug's creator tracked down to repair shop in Manila
Two decades after the world's first major computer virus, an author finds the perpetrator in Manila. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Coronavirus: David Icke's channel deleted by YouTube
The platform says Mr Icke repeatedly violated its policies by posting misleading videos about Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Coronavirus: Coping with lockdown on poor broadband
Slow wi-fi under lockdown and how to speed it up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrzIl9 via IFTTT Read More
Elon Musk tweet wipes $14bn off Tesla's value
The tweet was one of several bizarre postings, including a promise to sell his possessions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35kN...Read More
Coronavirus: Ireland and UK opt for different tracing approaches
The border with Northern Ireland presents "technical challenges" that have yet to be solved. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Controversial sale of .org web domain blocked
Ethos Capital wanted to run the company behind .org web domains for profit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aYODAJ via IFTTT Read More
Coronavirus: David Icke kicked off Facebook
Mr Icke's page was removed for publishing "health misinformation that could cause physical harm". from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Deezer develops AI to detect explicit song lyrics
The streaming service says it hopes to make it easier for people to hide offensive content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bW2...Read More
Coronavirus lockdown hastens e-book VAT exemption
Amazon says it will reduce prices but the Times newspaper subscription will remain the same. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KM...Read More
The International: Major eSports tournament postponed
Last year the event had a prize pool worth $35m (£28m). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yWanQK via IFTTT Read More
Coronavirus: Virtual marriage on Animal Crossing
A couple whose ceremony was cancelled invite friends and family to watch them tie the knot on screen. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
A robot controlled by muscle signals and other tech news
BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yUA...Read More
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