Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir faces fresh charges over 2015 merger
South Korean prosecutors indict Lee Jae-yong on alleged stock and accounting fraud over a 2015 merger. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Zoom revenues skyrocket as profits double
The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared with last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content
Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia
The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft
The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up
Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34PT3L8 vi...Read More
Google-Facebook ditch plans to dock giant data cable in Hong Kong
The US government had expressed concerns that China might steal data carried by the cable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31KRQ...Read More
TikTok to 'strictly' obey China's tech takeover law
New rules mean Beijing could block the sale of the app's video recommendation engine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ENqH9...Read More
Tesla Autopilot detects speed limits and green lights
The new update is available to drivers in the US with Autopilot activated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QGdZfe via IFTTT Read More
Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final
India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Sir Isaac Newton's notes among Cambridge web gallery 'treasures'
Cambridge University Library adds high-resolution images of its collection to a free culture site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
The airline founder building Asia’s next super app
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into banking, music and e-payments to help tackle the travel slump. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace
Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdp94k via IFTTT Read More
The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain
Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G9niSV via IFTTT Read More
Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?
Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Apple removes Fortnite developer Epic from App Store
The move is the latest in a row between Apple and Fortnite creator Epic over in-app payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j...Read More
Santander hit by online banking outage ahead of holiday weekend
The hitch comes ahead of the August bank holiday and the day millions receive their monthly salary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks
The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for TikTok's US operations
US retail giant Walmart is the latest firm to bid for the Chinese video sharing app's US operations. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Mini robo-surgeon performs mock surgery and other news
BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b29Snb ...Read More
Mobile users still "ripped off" by operators says Which?
Some customers are still paying full price for contracts even after they paid off expensive phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Elon Musk to show off working brain-hacking device
Neuralink is working on ways to connect the human brain to machines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31A1FDu via IFTTT Read More
Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?
The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
TikTok Holocaust trend 'hurtful and offensive'
Users have been uploading videos pretending to be Holocaust victims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31y9gCr via IFTTT Read More
Facebook says Apple ad-blocking settings could halve revenue
In the upcoming iOS 14, apps have to explicitly ask users' permission to collect and share data. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Apple Fortnite players left behind in new update
The new season of Epic's popular game does not - and will not - appear on any Apple devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms
Kevin Mayer is leaving after two months at the video-sharing app at the centre of US-China tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
US election 2020: Twitter suspends accounts sharing poll message
They are behind a viral meme posing as a Black Lives Matter protester who now backs Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Warning over 'dangerous' DIY beauty trends on TikTok
Teenagers have posted videos of supposed teeth-whitening, lip-plumping and mole-removal tips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E...Read More
YouTube video removals doubled during lockdown
The firm says it took down more videos than ever when automatic systems did more of the work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34...Read More
Did Messi really send his Barcelona transfer request by fax?
A short history of fax, why Messi had to use Spain's burofax system and some more fax facts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
New Zealand stock exchange halted by cyber-attack
Relatively simple DDoS attacks knocked trading offline on Tuesday and Wednesday, NZX says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EAKi...Read More
Spreadsheet error delays Scottish hospital opening
A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
What’s behind the US’s proposed WeChat ban?
The billion user social networking app can also be used for shopping, gaming and other activities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies
No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32pP595 ...Read More
Chinese phones with built-in malware sold in Africa
The malicious code could sign owners up to subscription services without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32m0I0R vi...Read More
Apple can block Epic's Fortnite but not Unreal Engine
The ruling, which protects Epic's Unreal Engine tool, holds until a full hearing on 28 September. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy
The social media giant says it's preparing legal action after being ordered to block access in Thailand. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Why are clothes sizes so erratic and can they be fixed?
New apps use your phone to record your dimensions and recommend what size to buy at shops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lb99...Read More
Carmakers urge FTC to fight Qualcomm ruling
Carmakers and tech firms warn prices of 5G devices and connected cars will rise if action isn't taken. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Facebook agrees to pay France €106m in back taxes
The social networking giant has also agreed to pay France 50% more tax for 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aSsfdX via IF...Read More
TikTok calls Trump ban ‘political’ in lawsuit
President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Climate change: Removing CO2 could spark big rise in food prices
Technologies that remove CO2 from air could drive up food prices five-fold in parts of the world from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
'Creepy men' message women on Scrabble Go app
Men, believed to be romance scammers, are approaching women via the chat function of the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
BTS's Dynamite shatters YouTube records - and heads for UK number one
Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Bletchley Park: New crisis for code-breaking hub
The chief executive of the Bletchley Park Trust says it is struggling to survive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CUOh3p via I...Read More
Trump's postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter
The platform flagged the president's tweet and said it could "dissuade voters". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a...Read More
Fortnite Apple row: Microsoft backs Epic in court filing
The Xbox company has declared support for the Fortnite-maker as it battles Apple's "monopoly". from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Floating caravans: Tech for socially distant holidays
From caravans that can go on land and water to a kit that can convert your car into a motorhome. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech
Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CSIrQ1 via IFTTT Read More
TikTok to launch legal action against Trump over ban
President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Driving test website crashes as bookings resume in England and Wales
The website for tests in England and Wales crashes on the morning of relaunching following the lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Ofcom broadband compensation scheme in record payout
Providers who joined a compensation scheme paid £20.7m in the last six months of 2019 says Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Uber ex-security boss accused of covering up hack attack
Joseph Sullivan has been charged with obstruction of justice in the US over a 2016 data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Robo-chameleon tongue's high speed grab and other news
BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3huQiCx...Read More
Cuties: Netflix drops promotional poster after controversy
A promotional image for an award-winning new film showed young girls posing in skimpy outfits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Call of Duty: The twins who 'stole' grandad's internet now playing for millions
Bradley and Matthew Marshall, (AKA Skrapz and Wuskin) on the Call of Duty World Championships. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
News publishers fight tech giants for better deals
Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Chinese tech giant Alibaba moves to placate Trump
The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Stress, burnout and redundancy: Tough times in IT
More staff working from home means more work for IT staff, but many face uncertainty over their jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Lyft suspends service in California over employment row
Both Uber and Lyft face a Friday deadline to change business practices in California. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aMkqXd v...Read More
AirBnB bans all house parties worldwide
The home-sharing firm threatens legal action against guests or hosts who violate the ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FC3bf...Read More
QAnon: Facebook takes action on conspiracy groups
Facebook removes and restricts thousands of groups and accounts dedicated to promoting the conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Queen's 'uphill battle' to stop Trump using songs on social media
The band have "repeatedly taken issue with the Trump campaign" about videos featuring their hits. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
A-levels: Ofqual's 'cheating' algorithm under review
Those implementing it "did not understand what the maths they had typed in meant", one expert says. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Online news means some TV bulletins may disappear
There may be just one daily national bulletin on regular TV in 10 years' time, Fran Unsworth says. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Mukbang: Why is China clamping down on eating influencers?
The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDSrcm via IFTTT Read More
Airbnb puts stock market launch back on the table
The online booking firm had plans to publicly list before the coronavirus struck earlier this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Apple first US company to be valued at $2tn
The tech giant reaches the milestone just two years after achieving a $1tn stock market valuation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Apple helped make 'top secret' iPod for US government
A former Apple engineer says the modified iPod secretly recorded data using hidden extra hardware inside. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Spotify goes down around the globe
The popular music streaming service could not play any songs for more than an hour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hd8sIy via...Read More
Phones could detect drinking over legal driving limit
By tracking how people walk, they were able to detect the owner's blood alcohol level. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kYhr...Read More
Facebook 'danger to public health' warns report
A study from an activist group suggests health misinformation was viewed 3.8 billion times in the past year. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Virtual time machine: ‘I can watch my life from 2019’
Lucas Rizzotto has built a "time machine" based on how he recorded life in 2019 with smart glasses. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Hands-free driving could be on UK roads by spring
The government is consulting industry on technology which can take control of a vehicle at low speeds. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US
Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia
The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth
Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
How developers are using mobile games to help save the planet
Developers behind huge mobile games are encouraging players to think about the environment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ayS...Read More
Fortnite: Epic files new injunction against Apple
Fortnite-maker Epic Games now says it faces a total ban from Apple. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FAVqqw via IFTTT Read More
Newsbeat has been investigating how social media is being used to sell drugs
Police say social media bosses would do more if it was their children dying from drugs bought this way. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game
The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/323rMBI ...Read More
Tracking down three billion litres of lost water
Pinpointing a leaky pipe is difficult, so water firms are deploying thousands of sophisticated sensors. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Donald Trump joins TikTok rival Triller
The president has published four videos but has only 11,000 followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kSdj45 via IFTTT Read More
Huawei: US tightens restrictions on Chinese giant
The actions will stop the firm buying computer chips made using US tech, even if made abroad. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E...Read More
The algorithms that make big decisions about your life
From insurance and healthcare to social media and policing, algorithms are used all around us. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Google says Australian law would put search and YouTube at risk
The tech firm is fighting efforts to make it pay for local media content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h7qc8f via IFTTT Read More
What makes China's social media apps so unique?
Stephen Beckett looks at some of the popular social media apps you might not have heard of. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PW6...Read More
Robot boat completes three-week Atlantic mission
A UK uncrewed ocean-going vessel provides a glimpse of the future of robotic maritime operations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'
They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i...Read More
Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children
After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Dropshipping: The hustlers making millions from goods they never handle
Dropshippers buy cheap products from China and then pay internet celebrities to promote them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31...Read More
The black women in tech coding the future
The Black Codher Bootcamp, the first of its kind, will train 50 women to become software developers. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Tea at the Ritz soured by credit card scammers
Scammers posed as hotel staff to trick customers into handing over payment information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ath7Ec ...Read More
Just Eat to stop using gig economy workers
Boss Jitse Groen says he would rather have staff who get benefits and more workplace protection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
A cuddly pet robot with ‘emotions’ and other tech news
BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kIKpn2 ...Read More
Fortnite: Epic Games sues Google and Apple over app store bans
Both removed the hit game from their app stores after its maker bypassed their payment systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising
The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Amazon launches online pharmacy in India
The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Robots go their own way deep in the ocean
Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Fornite removed from iPhone App Store as Epic Games sues
Epic Games said it was taking Apple to court over monopolistic policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XWaeGE via IFTTT Read More
Amazon Alexa security bug allowed access to voice history
Security researchers said they could access conversation history and personal information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gWiF...Read More
Bletchley Park Trust hit in Blackbaud security breach
The trust that manages Britain's World War Two codebreaking HQ says donors’ data was exposed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Coronavirus: England's contact tracing app trial gets under way
It will serve self-isolation alerts based on logs of who the user was recently in close contact with. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2 blasts through Kickstarter goal
A new remake of the classic computer raises nearly £900,000 in just two days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y0wvmG via IFTTT...Read More
China's Tencent downplays Trump's WeChat app ban
The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to iPhone maker Apple. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Amazon Prime donates to Fleabag stars' theatre emergency fund
Amazon Prime is giving £1.5m to two UK funds offering support to workers affected by the virus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
'Hundreds dead' because of Covid-19 misinformation
A study says at least 800 people have died globally because of coronavirus-related misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
What will fashion shows look like post Covid-19?
CGI models allow patterns to be tested virtually and fewer garments, if any, need to be made. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F...Read More
Coronavirus: England's contact-tracing app gets green light for trial
Public tests are set to start on Thursday, but concerns remain about how accurately distance is measured. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Belarus election: How messenger app bypassed news blackout
Demonstrators defied an internet shutdown using a channel called Nexta that posts videos and photos. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
'Bullying' Apple fights couple over pear logo
The owners of the Prepear recipe app are speaking out after Apple tried to block their pear logo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Google Lookout: App reads grocery labels for blind people
An update to Google's blindness assistance app adds AI image recognition for food shopping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Facebook adds 'blackface' photos to banned posts
The company's rules also explicitly target references to common anti-Semitic stereotypes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F...Read More
Freeview viewers complain of fewer channels after retune
People complain of a loss of channels following works to transmitters in parts of the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fMDpC...Read More
Final Blockbuster to open for summer sleepover
The chain's last store in the US state of Oregon is to give locals the chance to stay the night. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Online political campaigning 'to be more transparent'
A "digital imprint" will make web content as accountable as leaflets and posters, ministers say. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Eurostar blames Covid-19 for premium seat only wi-fi
The rail firm said free wi-fi was removed from standard-class carriages because of coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Xbox game streaming: How does it work?
Microsoft's game streaming service is about to launch - despite arguments with Apple over it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Uber and Lyft drivers are employees, says US judge
The California court gives the two ride-hailing firms 10 days to challenge the ruling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kAEfFC ...Read More
Missing Cryptoqueen: Why did the FCA drop its warning about the OneCoin scam?
A decision to delete an online alert was exploited by those promoting the multi-billion-pound crime. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Facial recognition use by South Wales Police 'unlawful'
Ed Bridges, 37, from Cardiff, brought a legal challenge after having his image captured twice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Will tech make it easier for us to grow veg?
Already being used on a commercial basis, vertical farming tech is expanding into consumer markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Trump: Tech giants challenge US foreign worker crackdown
Amazon, Apple and Facebook are among the firms backing the legal case against the temporary visa ban. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Downfall: BP worker sacked after Hitler meme wins payout
Scott Tracey used the scene from Downfall to portray scenes from company wage negotiations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kz1...Read More
Apple boss Tim Cook reaches billionaire status
The company's share price has soared, helping to boost the personal wealth of its chief executive. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
The headphones that even a DJ can't break?
A new way to produce tiny speakers promises more robust headphones with high quality sound. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31GW...Read More
TSB customers' anger at online banking issues
Some customers have reported problems with their online banking on computers and the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fIOKT...Read More
Toshiba shuts the lid on laptops after 35 years
Toshiba has sold its remaining shares in its former personal computing division. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DMnUga via IF...Read More
Social media trolling affects almost a third of elite British sportswomen, BBC Sport survey finds
Elite British sportswomen speak out about "horrific abuse" on social media, telling a BBC Sport survey about constant comments the...Read More
Social media trolling: Sportswomen speak about their experiences
A BBC Sport survey uncovered shocking examples of social media abuse sent to sportswomen. Here are three women's stories in their own wo...Read More
Twitter 'looking' at a possible TikTok tie-up
The messaging platform has approached under-fire TikTok about a possible deal, according to sources. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Trump's WeChat ban shocks Chinese abroad
For China's global community, the app provides a vital means of staying in touch with home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Gigabit broadband: Rural households urged to claim upgrade cash
The government's gigabit voucher scheme has £70m available to poorly served communities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C8...Read More
Screen-time messages designed to decrease phone use
A new project encourages adults to communicate more with their kids and focus less on their devices. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
What is Tencent?
The Chinese firm's investments include Fortnite, Tesla and Universal Music - but it's under fire in the US. from BBC News - Techno...Read More
Facebook removes QAnon conspiracy group with 200,000 members
Facebook has joined Twitter and TikTok in taking action against QAnon conspiracy-theory content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Apple defends Xbox streaming block on iPhones
Apple is denying consumers cloud gaming, says Microsoft, as streaming service is blocked on iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
The coldest computers in the world
New computers promise to cruise through old problems, but involve mind-boggling low temperatures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Facebook's Zuckerberg sees wealth hit $100bn after TikTok rival launch
The social media giant's shares rose on Thursday after the launch of its new TikTok rival Instagram Reels. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
TikTok: Trump signs order to address 'threat' of Chinese app
Beginning in 45 days, any US transaction with parent company ByteDance will be banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DsnonB ...Read More
Cosplay and Covid: Video gamers defy the virus
Video game meet-up ChinaJoy was one of the first big shows staged in China since the pandemic began. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Is the US about the split the internet?
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he wants a "clean" internet free of "untrusted" Chinese apps. from BBC News - T...Read More
E-skin recreates sense of touch and other tech news
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ihzWwR via ...Read More
Coronavirus: England's contact-tracing app readies for launch
The app will use QR barcode scans as well as Bluetooth handshakes to determine if users are at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Fifa 21: 'Toxic behaviour' cut from goal celebrations
Players will no longer be able to use the "shushing" goal celebration to gloat and stall games. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
What's new in Fifa 21?
A new trailer for Fifa 21 reveals new gameplay features. Newsround takes a look at them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33uWN3X...Read More
Twitter to label state-controlled news accounts
The social network will stop affected accounts being promoted by its recommendation algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
TikTok twins charged over bank robbery 'prank'
Alan and Alex Stokes are accused of faking a bank robbery "to gain popularity on social media". from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Uber to expand across UK with Autocab takeover
The move will see Uber made available in about 170 towns and cities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fFIGve via IFTTT Read More
ARM: Tudor Brown says chip-maker should remain independent
The UK-based chip designer's ex-president Tudor Brown warns of the risks of the firm being sold on. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
TikTok: Trump administration plans Chinese tech crackdown
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants a “clean network” free of "untrusted" apps like TikTok and WeChat. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Jake Paul: FBI swat team seizes guns at home of YouTube star
The social media star is no stranger to controversy and has had other run-ins with law enforcement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Mulan: UK cinemas hit out at 'disappointing' Disney+ release
A plan to release the film on Disney+ instead of in cinemas is described as "hugely disappointing". from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
TikTok to open $500m data centre in Ireland
The firm says the move represents its "long-term commitment to Europe". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33vRl0P via I...Read More
Facebook removes Trump's 'Covid misinformation' post
The social network said the post had violated its rules around "harmful Covid misinformation". from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Twitter users urged to update over Android security flaw
Millions of Android users should update their apps, Twitter warns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31p3fXs via IFTTT Read More
Twitter hack teen's court date 'Zoombombed' with porn
Reporters suggested the hearing was not password-protected, allowing disruption in. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kb8qTH via...Read More
Instagram rolls out its TikTok rival Reels
The photo-sharing app adds new features that will be very familiar to TikTok fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31AxKKn via ...Read More
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Note 20 smartphones
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 now has a much bigger display on its outside for use when closed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33oOfvs v...Read More
Tesla touchscreen wiper controls land driver with fine after crash
A driver using the touchscreen controls for windscreen wipers was distracted, a German court says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Redcar cyber-attack 'cost council £10.4m'
Thousands of people were affected when public services were knocked offline earlier this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
TV watching and online streaming surge during lockdown
UK adults spent double the usual amount of time watching small screens, research shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fAXSty ...Read More
LinkedIn co-founder reveals key secret to success
Allen Blue, who co-founded professional network LinkedIn, reveals how start-ups can achieve growth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Anthony Levandowski: Ex-Google engineer sentenced for theft
A judge says Anthony Levandowski carried out the "biggest trade secret crime I have ever seen". from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
TikTok: The story of a social media giant
How did the social media platform get so big and where could it be heading? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i80Maz via IFTTT Read More
Microsoft's TikTok grab: Inspired or naive?
High-risk, high-reward - Microsoft has announced it is in negotiations to buy TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PBYK6F v...Read More
Disney focuses on streaming as it falls to a loss
The giant firm will launch a new streaming site as it battles the effects of the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Amazon site advertises shoes using racial slur
The online retail giant removes an item for sale after complaints by an MP about offensive language. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Sony's Spider-Man exclusive sparks backlash
The superhero will appear exclusively in the PlayStation version of Marvel's Avengers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XrH5...Read More
YouTube Music: Google to axe Play Music in October
The service heads to the digital graveyard as the company switches focus to YouTube Music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30qWH...Read More
British Dental Association members targeted by hackers
The British Dental Association warns members' bank details and case notes could be compromised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Google-Fitbit takeover: EU expands launches full-scale probe
The European Commission's move has the potential to derail the $2.1bn takeover. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DxYHps via...Read More
Home Office drops 'racist' algorithm from visa decisions
After a legal challenge to the automatic algorithm, the UK will "redesign" its visa process. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
TikTok: What TikTokers make of Trump's ban threat
The confusion around the video app's future has left creators at a loose end - or issuing goodbyes. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Twitter needs to act over racist abuse, says David Lammy
The Labour MP got the backing of Home Secretary Priti Patel after receiving abuse over social media. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Donald Trump: US Treasury should get cut of TikTok deal
The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
What's going on with TikTok?
Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Russian hackers stole trade papers from Liam Fox email
Documents on UK-US trade negotiations were leaked in the run-up to the 2019 general election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B...Read More
Virtual house hunting gets a pandemic boost
Estate agents say demand has soared for tours of houses using virtual reality headsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31gDCId ...Read More
Call for TikTok security check before HQ decision
The owner of the short-form video app has London on a shortlist of possible locations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kaIWFG ...Read More
Beyond TikTok: Who else might President Trump ban?
Other Chinese-owned software could face difficulties in the US, if TikTok ban goes ahead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i1ZEo...Read More
Bill English: Computer mouse co-creator dies at 91
Bill English was the first person to use a computer mouse, building the first prototype in 1963. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Ban ads for polluting large cars, report says
A new campaign says the government should ban adverts for large cars like sports utility vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
TikTok: Pompeo says Trump to crack down on Chinese software in coming days
The US state secretary says Chinese-owned software poses a "broad array" of security risks. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Brazil Bolsonaro: Facebook told to block accounts of president's supporters
The social media giant vows to appeal against the Brazilian Supreme Court ruling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xzvodx via I...Read More
Spot robot turns 'Fluffy' in new factory floor job
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39M1wiT v...Read More
From the world's fastest gamer to real-life racer
Gaming gives the 22-year-old a second chance of achieving his real life racing dreams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30hIhdZ ...Read More
TikTok: Microsoft pauses talks on buying US arm - reports
The tech giant's possible purchase of the China-owned app's US arm were put in doubt by Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
TikTok: US general manager Pappas says app 'here for the long run'
US General Manager Vanessa Pappas defends the Chinese-owned app as President Trump threatens to ban it. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
TikTok: How would the US go about banning the Chinese app?
Several options exist, from preventing Google and Apple offering the app, to blocking its servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
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