Robot Bores: AI-powered awkward first date
Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m...Read More
Chip wars: The US v China
Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?
The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical? from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?
The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
How social media is preparing for US election chaos
Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kJG4Qj via IFTTT...Read More
Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?
Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Biden campaign fury at blocked Facebook ads
Both Biden and Trump campaigns say political ads have been wrongly blocked from the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Marriott Hotels fined £18.4m for data breach that hit millions
Up to 339 million people may have been hit in a cyber-attack on a chain later bought by Marriott. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming
Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
UK fusion experiment used in hunt for clean energy
A pioneering nuclear fusion experiment based in Oxfordshire has been switched on for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Dog training technique helps robot learn 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/3jOWWnv...Read More
Getting too many texts? Blame the election
Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Wisconsin Republicans say hackers stole $2.3m
Republicans in the battleground state says hackers stole millions from efforts to support Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
School tours turn virtual ahead of application deadline
With the pandemic limiting open days, schools are turning to promotional videos to attract students. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Diet app promoted by Apple harmful, say campaigners
Carrot Fit has been condemned for language that experts say could trigger eating disorders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34EX...Read More
Spotify and Joe Rogan under fire over Alex Jones role
After Spotify paid $100m for Joe Rogan's podcast, some staff object to the appearance of Alex Jones. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
BBC issues new guidance for social media usage
Staff will not be allowed to express a personal opinion on politics or other controversial subjects. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
NHS-Covid 19 app to serve more self-isolate alerts
Officials have decided to lower the threshold at which stay-at-home notifications are served to users. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban
The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'
Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC N...Read More
Facebook sued over Cambridge Analytica data scandal
The company is accused of misusing almost one million users' data in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e25...Read More
Ankhi Das: Facebook India's policy head quits amid hate speech row
Ankhi Das was at the centre of allegations that Facebook allowed anti-Muslim posts by BJP supporters. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators
Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law in front of senators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Senior police voice concern over failed IT systems
In a leaked letter, senior police officers blame government for over-budget delayed projects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H...Read More
Trump campaign website hacked in cryptocurrency scam
The US president's re-election campaign insists there was "no exposure to sensitive data". from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
BT signs 5G deal with Ericsson to help ditch Huawei
The move means its EE mobile network will be powered by both Ericsson and Nokia's products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog
The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s". from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand
The German company will also provide the struggling British luxury marque with electric car technology. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
How KSI earned more than his teachers by playing Fifa
The YouTuber built a multi million-pound business empire from his bedroom. Now he's pursuing music. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
TikTok shrugs off Trump attack with expansion plans
The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Cyberpunk 2077 delayed until December despite developer crunch
Despite mandatory overtime to get the game finished, it will now miss the next-gen consoles launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Brexit border software developers warn of delays
Software designed to solve post-Brexit border friction is unlikely to be ready in time, they say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Experian: Credit agency told to stop sharing data without consent
The millions of people whose data it is selling on must now be informed, says the UK watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Woolworths High-Street 'relaunch' proves a hoax
The Twitter account @UKWoolworths, which now has more than 4,000 followers, misspelled the shop's name. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Tinder offers face-to-face video chats for potential matches
If someone swipes on a potential match, they can now have a video chat with them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oExHIb via I...Read More
The inventor who wanted to keep his daughter safe
Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF ...Read More
Mobile networks banned from selling locked phones
The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kyxBPN ...Read More
Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?
Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Uber sued by drivers over ‘automated robo-firing'
Uber drivers claim they were wrongly dismissed by an algorithm without a right to appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oC54e...Read More
Facebook, Google and Microsoft 'avoiding $3bn in tax in poorer nations'
Facebook, Google and Microsoft should pay a global minimum rate of corporate tax, an aid charity says. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Jack Ma's Ant Group set for record $34bn stock market listing
The Chinese firm is set for the biggest public share offering ever, eclipsing Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Facebook dips toe into cloud gaming but avoids iOS
The company's internet-streamed games will not work on iPhones or iPads at launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J8qPSY ...Read More
Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content
It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam". from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach
Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries
Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Covid: Laptop allocation for deprived pupils cut at some schools
One head teacher says he was "flattened" when the 61 laptops he was expecting was cut to 13. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
How the rAInbow AI chatbot is tackling domestic abuse
The rAInbow chatbot learns people's behaviour to help detect whether users are in an abusive relationship. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78
Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM
Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3js...Read More
Mario Kart Live: Mixed-reality karts race around the home
Nintendo reveals a mixed-reality version of its top-selling game, but is it more than a gimmick? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
iPhone 12 launch causes NHS Covid-19 app confusion
Some owners of Apple's new phones get an error message when trying to run the contact-tracing app. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
The man who taught Uber how to say sorry
Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates
The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35uipw...Read More
Covid: 'Zoom boom' sees rise in cosmetic treatment calls
There has been a rise in enquiries since March for cosmetic work on the face and neck. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HxJneI ...Read More
Rashford's free meal tweets made into Google map
A man has made a Google map showing businesses offering free food for children during half term. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Dangerous products: 'I heard a loud crackle and bang'
Worries over dangerous products sold via online marketplaces prompt a call for changes in the law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
French Covid app relaunches to bumpy start
The troubled French contact-tracing app has a new name, but suffers teething issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37wE75S vi...Read More
Covid-19 app users can't get isolation payment
An alert issued via the app will not mean the recipient can claim a payment for self-isolating. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Electric goods 'should have repairability rating'
The government is urged to label devices like phones, laptops and washing machines to cut waste. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube all found recently hosting racist music
The BBC found racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic content on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
The apps promising to improve your sex life
There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective? from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Quest Sprout: 'The most wholesome thing on the internet'
Among the horrors of 2020, one small green hero has emerged to bring brief moments of joy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TjSp...Read More
The AI that spots Alzheimer's from cookie drawing
The machine learning system analysed speech patterns to predict who would develop the disease from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d...Read More
Fabric responds to temperature changes 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/3kznsSE...Read More
Stormzy takes starring role in Watch Dogs: Legion video game
The grime star tells the BBC that video games can be a platform to speak out against injustice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Huawei Mate 40 phones launch despite chip freeze
Chinese firm says its new phones are powered by the world's fastest mobile processor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hs79Z...Read More
Facebook and Twitter chiefs ordered to testify over Biden article
The social networks have been accused of censoring a news article about Joe Biden's son Hunter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Dr Reddy's: Covid vaccine-maker suffers cyber-attack
The India-based company says it has isolated all of its data centre services to contain the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Huawei phones to get their own version of NHS Covid-19 app
A trade ban had prevented the Android version of the app from working on the Chinese firm's devices. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive to revamp Airbnb
The British designer, who led the team behind the iPhone, will help give the brand a makeover. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Quibi: 'Snackable' video app to close after six months
The mobile-focused streaming service says it failed to attract subscribers during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information
Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Tesla shrugs off pandemic as sales hit new record
The electric carmaker has recorded its fifth quarter of profit in a row. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ocPFkA via IFTTT Read More
Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients
Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling poor quality wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts. from ...Read More
PayPal allows Bitcoin and crypto spending
Cryptocurrencies are being added to one of the world's biggest online payment networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35lk...Read More
Snapchat hits nearly 250m daily users
The 'forgotten social network' sees shares surge after its latest user numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jhNxV7 ...Read More
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Among Us game watched by 400,000
More than 400,000 watch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez play Among Us - one of the most-watched streams ever. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Domestic abuse: ‘Tech allowed him to track my location’
Two survivors of domestic abuse explain how technology was used by an abusive partner against them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Five ways the virus has changed Netflix
Subscriber growth slows for the streaming giant, despite hits such as The Old Guard with Charlize Theron. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'
Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Amazon parcel scam targets woman eight months after her death
David Henderson found an Amazon account had been opened using his late wife's name and address. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Covid Symptom Study regrets Samantha Cameron mask ad
Users of the Zoe app received an email promoting face coverings designed by Samantha Cameron. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34...Read More
Fake naked photos of thousands of women shared online
Fake naked images of thousands of women are being made from social media photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34c4ADJ via IF...Read More
Google sued by US government over search dominance
The US Justice Department accuses Google of disadvantaging its rivals in search and advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Bletchley Park’s contribution to WW2 'over-rated'
The code-breaking hub is not "the war winner" many people think it is, says a history of spy agency GCHQ. from BBC News - Techno...Read More
Edmund O'Leary: 'I am not OK' tweet sparks global response
Edmund O'Leary's post has been retweeted more than 14,000 times and received more than 300,000 likes. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money
Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jadGoR ...Read More
The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks
Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kfLlyv via IFTTT...Read More
Tokyo Olympics: Russian hackers targeted Games, UK says
British officials say Russian intelligence took aim at the 2020 Olympics before their postponement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Covid contact-tracing app not sharing data with police
The app is not part of NHS Test and Trace, which said it would occasionally share some data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34d...Read More
Google Trusted Contacts emergency location app discontinued
Google pulls its emergency app, telling users to share their location on Google Maps instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H...Read More
How AI farmed insects are helping to feed chickens
Artificial intelligence is helping produce a new kind of feed for farmyard chickens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o7zkxo vi...Read More
Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content
TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T883w...Read More
Instagram filters: 'Our skin is for life, not for likes'
Can the use of Instagram filters - which change the tone, colour and shape of your face - be a form of racial discrimination? from BBC New...Read More
Instagram filters: 'You can't wear my skin for likes'
Instagram filters are treating ethnicity and skin colour 'like an accessory". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37jNqpu ...Read More
EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data
Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Is sainthood on the cards for a computer programmer?
A computer programmer’s beatification could lead to the world’s first millennial saint. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T74erv ...Read More
How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse
Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones
The change to UK law ends a loophole allowing drivers to use phones to take photos or play games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Twitter changes policy after Biden article block
Twitter said links to content containing hacked material would now be labelled, rather than removed. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Instagram targets rule-breaking influencers
The Facebook-owned platform says it is committed to stamping out hidden advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SZoN9n vi...Read More
British Airways fined £20m over data breach
The fine is the largest ever issued by the Information Commissioner's Office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hbht7M via I...Read More
QAnon: YouTube moves to purge 'harmful conspiracy theories'
The social media site says it is taking tougher action to "curb hate and harassment" on its platform. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Photographer 'devastated' by government-backed 'Fatima' dancer advert
The ad was criticised for encouraging "Fatima" to give up on dancing and "reskill" in cyber security. from BBC News - ...Read More
Tiny robots create art and other tech news stories
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nXEvjG via ...Read More
'I'm sick of influencers asking for free cake'
Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31djCqW ...Read More
Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world
Users from around the world received error messages when they tried to use the social media site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
New jets promise to revive supersonic travel
Almost 20 years after Concorde was retired, new supersonic passenger aircraft are finally emerging. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Xbox Series X: First hands-on with the next-gen console and games
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak is among the first to play games on the next-generation Xbox. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SZ3x...Read More
Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims
Twitter's chief says the way it communicated its decision to restrict an article was "unacceptable". from BBC News - Technol...Read More
High charges for rural broadband investigated by Ofcom
Homes are entitled to broadband connections of 10Mbps under government rules but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
'Person in jetpack' spotted flying again near LA airport
The new sighting on Wednesday was at 6,000ft (1,829m), seven miles from the airport, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
MPs to investigate whether artists are paid fairly for streaming music
A new inquiry will examine whether artists and songwriters are paid fairly by services like Spotify. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
How to win at video conferencing
LJ Rich looks at the tips and tricks to help you make video calls like an expert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33WhLbJ via I...Read More
Twitter suspends accounts claiming to be black Trump supporters
The social media giant says the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nPP...Read More
New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech
The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Drone used to bust drug deal in China
Four suspects were tailed remotely before police officers moved in and made arrests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iUW14r vi...Read More
Klarna apologises after backlash over email
People took to social media to demand where the payments company got their details despite never using the firm. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
NHS app updated to 'fix' phantom messages
People will still see alerts but will now get a follow-up message telling them to ignore it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/311...Read More
London's Hackney Borough Council hit by hack attack
Many details have yet to be shared, but mayor admits some services may be unavailable for some time. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
BTS in trouble in China over Korean War comments
Chinese social media users vent anger over a speech singer RM made while accepting an award. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iR...Read More
Micro Bit mini-computer gets new update
The new model will have an in-built microphone and speaker. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iRk443 via IFTTT Read More
Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves
Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Homescapes and Gardenscapes ads banned as misleading
The UK advertising authority tells a developer to change its mobile gaming ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33RE96c via IFT...Read More
Facebook bans Holocaust denial content
Mark Zuckerberg says his "thinking has evolved" as the social network changes strategy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
How it started: Belfast dad and daughter tweet goes global
The tweet is part of the "How it started. How it's going" trend on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
America's Cup: The tech helping Ineos Team UK prepare
BBC Click gets unique access to the UK’s entry into the America’s Cup sailing race. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/378RWHF via...Read More
Virtual puppets promise glitch-free video calls
Nvidia says its AI-powered method can facilitate video calls on very slow internet connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Driverless taxis to be available in Phoenix 'in weeks'
People in the Arizona city will soon be able to download the Waymo app and order a driver-free car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Seagull brings down drone over Stranraer Academy
The pilot said he had never experienced the "level of aggression" shown by the bird in southern Scotland. from BBC News - Techno...Read More
US man avoids jail in Thailand over bad resort review
Wesley Barnes had posted several reviews allegedly accusing the resort of "modern day slavery" from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Why some onions were too sexy for Facebook
A Canadian seed store inadvertently crossed the line with a seemingly innocent advert for onions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Carmakers compete to keep you entertained
Cars are not software on wheels yet, but the tech is heading that way as owners demand more features. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
US Army trials augmented reality goggles for dogs
The goggles could let handlers direct their dogs from a safe distance, the army says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30OosKV v...Read More
Cellmate chastity gadget hack thwarted by screwdriver trick
The maker of a male chastity toy says it can be prised open, after researchers find a security flaw. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Wisepay: School payments service hit by cyber-attack
The firm is used by parents for cashless school meal top-ups or exam fees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3npy8p3 via IFTTT Read More
Facebook to halt political ads after US election
The social network will temporarily stop running political adverts after polls close on 3 November. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Mobile call time rose by half after start of Covid-19 lockdown
In the weeks after lockdown, time spent chatting on mobiles rose 50%, Ofcom says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lt4tcS via I...Read More
Final flight for British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes
British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight. from BBC News - Techn...Read More
Facebook bans Cornwall therapist's 'sexual' nipple tattoo ads
Vicky Morgan is trained to draw tattoos for cancer survivors who lost breasts through a mastectomy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Cambridge Analytica 'not involved' in Brexit referendum, says watchdog
But the Information Commissioner says there are "systemic vulnerabilities" in UK democratic systems. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Should your accelerator pedal curb your speeding?
The EU proposes fitting all new cars with technology that makes it harder to exceed the speed limit. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
What is the cost of 'cancel culture'?
Activists can be fierce in attacking perceived racism or sexism by people or firms - with serious consequences. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women
Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women's photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case
The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government's contract bidding process. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
2019 general election: Tories halved spending on Facebook ads
The party switched focus to YouTube, although spent £2.1m less on campaigning overall than in 2017. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
France passes new law to protect child influencers
The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Amazon: Jeff Bezos pressed over union 'spying' by MEPs
It comes after a leaked memo suggests the firm is investing in software to monitor union activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
GlaxoSmithKline tells staff to turn off Covid app at work
The company tells BBC News the app is not needed because its workplaces are Covid-secure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Bphs...Read More
Microsoft probed over aim to double black staff numbers
The firm is spending $150m on its new diversity and inclusion initiative. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GqJtEN via IFTTT Read More
Facebook bans QAnon conspiracy theory accounts across all platforms
The social network is deleting groups, pages and accounts linked to the conspiracy theory movement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
US tech giants accused of 'monopoly power'
A congressional report from House Democrats recommends changes that could lead to breaking up the companies. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
US election 2020: TikTok gets pulled into the campaigns
Trump fans are using TikTok to woo viewers over to his campaign despite his threat to ban the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Anti-virus creator John McAfee arrested over tax evasion charges
The anti-virus creator faces extradition to the US for allegedly failing to file tax returns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d...Read More
Meet Mat Prior - a creative director at EA Sports
Mat Prior speaks to Gundeep Anand, host and founder of the Last Stand football tournament, about the ins and outs of the gaming industry and...Read More
Sali Hughes: I met the woman who trolled me online
The journalist and broadcaster describes her experience of being targeted on a 'trashing' site from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
The robot shop worker controlled by a faraway human
In Japan one company is hoping that shop workers will be replaced by robots controlled remotely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Trump continues Biden attack ads on Facebook
Biden is removing attack ads against Trump but the Trump campaign isn't following suit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l9A...Read More
'App thought I'd catch Covid through neighbour's ceiling'
The Protect Scotland app alerted a man to self isolate after his phone connected him to his downstairs neighbours. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
Excel: Why using Microsoft's tool caused Covid-19 results to be lost
The decision to use a database format that dates back to the 1980s has proved to be unwise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d5l...Read More
Investigation launched into coronavirus test Excel error
But the health secretary says the glitch "has not substantially changed" ministers' Covid-19 assessments. from BBC News - Te...Read More
Apple sues recycling firm that 'resold old gadgets'
After sending 500,000 gadgets for recycling, Apple says it found more than 100,000 were still in use. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Proud Boys: Far-right group becomes LGBT trend online
Users have been posting pictures of gay pride on social media to drown out offensive online content. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
H&M fined for breaking GDPR over employee surveillance
Records were kept on several hundred employees, including on family issues and religion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nm7LQA...Read More
YouTube apologises for mocking long videos
Under YouTube's rules, only longer videos can earn more advertising revenue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SpSBf0 via IF...Read More
Covid: 16,000 coronavirus cases missed in daily figures after IT error
Those who tested positive were told and their contacts are being traced, the prime minister says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Grindr accounts could be easily hacked with email address
The vulnerability was fixed before being exploited by any malicious parties, the LGBT dating app says. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Can a BBC reporter fool a face mask detector?
Videcon has created a system that can detect when someone is wearing a mask when entering a premises. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Ola: London bans Uber rival over safety concerns
Transport for London said the firm made more than 1,000 trips made by unlicensed drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GBPXQ...Read More
HMS Queen Elizabeth: On board the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier
For the first time, British and American jets launch off HMS Queen Elizabeth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jvb45X via IFTTT...Read More
US election 2020: 'Why I bought a voting machine on eBay'
Volunteer hackers and security experts are working together to help protect the presidential election. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Designer makes £77,000 from iPhone icons in a week
A viral tweet showcasing an iPhone homescreen design was an overnight hit for designer Traf. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EU...Read More
Airbnb blocks US Halloween bookings over party fears
The company wants to crack down on house parties after concerns of a second Covid wave. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l6B33U ...Read More
Disappearing Covid-19 app alerts cause alarm
Users of the England and Wales contact-tracing apps are reporting getting alerts which then vanish. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Nintendo wins £1.5m in Switch hacking case
An online store accused of selling piracy tools must also hand over its website address to Nintendo. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Meet the teens who developed a dementia app which uses music
A group of Nigerian-Irish teens have developed the Memory Haven app to help people with dementia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
E-scooters should be legalised says Transport Committee
But the Transport Committee also said riding on pavements is "dangerous" and should be prohibited. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Chinese vlogger dies after 'set on fire by ex during live stream'
The death of Lamu has prompted discussion online about violence against women in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34cdEqW ...Read More
Robotic virtual reality shoes and other tech stories
BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n9z5Bv ...Read More
'Why I bought a voting machine on eBay' - the hackers protecting US election
Volunteer hackers and security experts are working together to help protect the presidential election. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Driverless taxis now for hire in Shanghai
Driverless taxis are now available in China’s biggest city, Shanghai. The BBC took a ride. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sfl8...Read More
Should you be buying a second-hand smartphone?
Selling refurbished electronics is a fast-growing business where customers can make big savings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Amazon Ring: Phantom smart doorbell chimes alarm owners
Amazon says issues with its Ring bell were caused by infrastructure delays and apologises to owners. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
US election 2020: Twitter removes Iranian accounts disrupting debate
The social network said the accounts had low engagement and had not affected the public conversation. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
US Senate subpoenas heads of Google, Facebook and Twitter
Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey will be quizzed by senators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SmxXMF via IFTTT Read More
US election 2020: Facebook bans more political ads
Facebook has now banned ads seeking to "delegitimise lawful methods of voting". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34eMC2...Read More
Blackbaud: Bank details and passwords at risk in giant charities hack
Millions of people were affected by breach, which firm previously said did not involve bank details. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
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