Brushing: When Amazon packages arrive that you didn't order
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Currys PC World apologises after gift cards wiped
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Zoom boosts sales forecast as pandemic drags on
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China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington
Beijing has introduced tough new laws which restrict the export of "controlled items". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
How AI is helping rural African farmers
An AI-backed mobile app is helping farmers in rural areas gain critical information for their crops. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Using tech to prevent car theft in Cameroon
A Cameroon startup is using mobile and satellite communications to track down stolen cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39wts...Read More
Facebook and Google 'complicit' in Vietnam censorship
Rights group Amnesty has accused Facebook and Google of increasingly blocking criticism and dissent. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Facebook News will pay UK outlets for content in 2021
Starting in January, Facebook will pay UK publishers for some - but not all - of their content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Why shops are going over to the 'dark' side
Some retailers are converting stores into mini-distribution hubs in response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mkFq...Read More
DeepMind 'solves diseases science mystery' with AI
The advance is expected to accelerate research into a host of human diseases, including Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Microsoft files patent to record and score meetings on body language
Facial expressions and how long staff speak for would contribute to a score given to a meeting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Italy fines Apple €10m over iPhone water-resistance claims
Italy's competition authority has fined Apple €10m for misleading claims about the iPhone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Ransomware halts classes for 115,000 Baltimore pupils
Baltimore County public schools shut after a cyber-attack knocks lessons offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fMyQt4 via I...Read More
Could Cornwall see a Lithium-ion battery revolution?
British Lithium is prospecting in the county to find economically viable seams of the element. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Zappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire
Tony Hsieh led online retailer Zappos, acquired by Amazon, and helped transform central Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Utah monolith: Has the mysterious metal object disappeared?
Utah officials and images on social media suggest the shiny desert structure has been taken down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward
The cut-off date of September for the installation of new equipment is earlier than expected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36...Read More
The tech allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home
Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Robot does yard work and security, plus other tech news
Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ftLpZ via IFTTT Read More
How green and profitable are e-scooters?
Wayne Ting, chief executive of e-scooter firm Lime, says there's room for improvement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JibC...Read More
Algorithms: Public sector urged to be open about role in decision-making
Officials must understand limits of computer models and risks of bias, government advisory body says. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Balenciaga to unveil new collection in video game
The fashion house is following rivals in finding innovative ways to showcase their lines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fIgM2...Read More
Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over cyber attack
Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over the cyber attack on the club last week that forced them to shut dow...Read More
Your data and how it is used to gain your vote
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Utah monolith: Internet sleuths got there, but its origins are still a mystery
The metal monolith sits deep in a desert easy to get lost in, so officials did not reveal its location. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Why are Scottish ministers selling a superyacht?
The 25m vintage yacht was found in storage at the nationalised Ferguson shipyard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/366nqgw via I...Read More
New rules to limit Google and Facebook's market power
The two tech giants account for around 80% of the £14bn ($18.7bn) spent on online advertising in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
The photographers capturing buildings and biscuits in 3D
Photographers are scanning landmarks in stunning 3D detail and putting them on the internet. Why? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Rural broadband: Where has all the money gone?
Network and service providers ask why the government's £5bn for rural broadband has been slashed. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
AWS: Amazon web outage breaks vacuums and doorbells
Smart-home owners are left without service as an AWS outage breaks device functionality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fA3pCb...Read More
TikTok sale deadline pushed back to December
A new plan for a sell-off of its US assets has been submitted to the US government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39hbp9W via...Read More
Cho Ju-bin: 40 years jail for South Korean chatroom sex abuse group leader
South Korean Cho Ju-bin ran a group which blackmailed girls into sharing sexual videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nYz8zK ...Read More
The Last of Us 2 wins big at Golden Joysticks
The breakout post-apocalyptic game that's won praise for its writing and acting took home six prizes. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Edith Whiskers: How an imaginary gran got millions of Spotify streams
The strange story of a chart topping cartoon nan and her TikTok success. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/366RqZB via IFTTT Read More
Why don't Facebook and Apple like each other?
Relations between the two companies are at an all-time low. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39h0GMQ via IFTTT Read More
Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts
Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Gigabit broadband: Watered-down plans a 'kick in the teeth'
Now the aim is to reach 85% of homes in the UK with gigabit broadband speeds by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nT8Cb2 v...Read More
TikTok offers feature to avoid seizure triggers
It is designed to protect people with photosensitive epilepsy from potentially harmful content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Phone addiction not driven by notifications, study finds
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YouTube suspends US news channel for Covid 'cure'
The right-wing channel has been favoured by President Trump in recent days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l6Z6PE via IFTTT Read More
‘My electric car is helping to power my home’
OVO Energy's trial allows some electric car owners to turn their vehicles into mini power stations. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
AliExpress: India continues to ban China apps amid standoff
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Bookstagram: Influencers sharing their passion for reading
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How sunshine can make the railways greener
The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fwrzN...Read More
Brain imaging technology designed for babies
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Elon Musk becomes world's second richest person
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Amazon Sidewalk comes to UK
The service uses other people's broadband to build a neighbourhood network for its devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
How to 'disappear' on Happiness Avenue in Beijing
A group of volunteers trying to avoid surveillance cameras took more than two hours to walk 1km. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Streaming payments 'threaten the future of music,' says Elbow's Guy Garvey
Elbow's Guy Garvey tells MPs that "musicians can't afford to pay the rent" with streaming royalties. from BBC News - Tec...Read More
Egypt singer Mohamed Ramadan faces lawsuit over photo with Israelis
Mohamed Ramadan is accused of "insulting the Egyptian people" with the images from a Dubai party. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Director Tristram Shapeero apologises to Lukas Gage after unmuted comments
Tristram Shapeero has apologised publicly to Lukas Gage after making comments about his apartment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Huawei ban: UK networks breaking new law face big fines
The Telecommunications Security Bill bans the involvement of Huawei in the UK's 5G mobile network. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Disabled children's names revealed in Bristol City Council email
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The Lilium Jet makes a vertical take-off
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New aircraft spy opportunities amid aerospace woes
Start-up firms target regional routes around the world with quiet, cheap electric aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33cx...Read More
Apple's security chief charged with bribery
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Snapchat Spotlight to pay users $1m a day for viral hits
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TikTok star, 16, becomes first to hit 100m followers
Charli D'Amelio hit the record just days after becoming involved in a row over a video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UQF...Read More
PlayStation 5: Amazon investigation over missing consoles
Some users received kitchen equipment or pet food instead of their anticipated consoles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/398wAeo...Read More
Smart doorbells 'easy target for hackers' study finds
UK watchdog Which says consumers are at risk of having their home networks compromised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/371DlM9 ...Read More
Covid-19: China pushes for QR code based global travel system
QR codes - bar codes that can be read by mobile phones - have been used in China during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Could these headphones give you a better night's sleep?
Lara Lewington looks at some of the latest wearable sleep devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35VgZNh via IFTTT Read More
Manchester United hit by cyber attack but say fan data safe
Manchester United reveal they have been hit by a "sophisticated" cyber attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Vk67H...Read More
Satellite to measure shape of the world's oceans
It may look like a dog house in space, but Sentinel-6 will make the most precise map of ocean height. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Cheltenham family tragedy turned into Linda & Joan video game
A programmer is telling the story of "the worst year of his life" through an interactive video game. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Google: Garage owner takes on tech firm over fake reviews
A car salesman says he felt "helpless" when the tech giant refused to delete damaging comments. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
The film crews being directed from a continent away
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iPhone 12, Pixel 5 and Mate 40 Pro cameras put to the test
BBC Click puts four of the latest phones - including the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5 - to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35...Read More
ICYMI: Piano playing in surgery and Covid safety robots
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Dutch journalist gatecrashes EU defence video conference
Daniel Verlaan joined the meeting after the Dutch defence minister posted login details on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Trump Twitter ‘hack’: Dutch police question researcher
A security researcher claims he accessed Donald Trump's Twitter account by guessing his password. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Iconic 'Goldeneye' telescope to be shut down
The iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico is to be dismantled, officials announce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IRZX...Read More
OneWeb satellite internet company is officially reborn
Now owned jointly by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate, OneWeb formally emerges from bankruptcy. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
YouTube adds ads but won't pay all content-makers
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Magnetic spray could aid drug delivery and other news
Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pI7fxz via IFTTT Read More
How Instagram helped me cope with cancer
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UK's National Cyber Force comes out of the shadows
It will use offensive capabilities to counter threats from terrorists, criminals and hostile states. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
YouTube, Facebook and Twitter align to fight Covid vaccine conspiracies
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Pope Francis: Vatican investigates Brazilian model Instagram photo like
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Facebook's Instagram 'failed self-harm responsibilities'
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Wands revive memories of the smart home dream
Lights, heating and fridges were all supposed to be internet connected, but it never really happened. Why? from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Buzzfeed to take over Huffington Post
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Home-testing kit for breast cancer wins Dyson prize
The device uses AI to analyse urine samples and detect disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IJZS8q via IFTTT Read More
Fortnite returns to iPhones via Epic and Nvidia GeForce Now tie-up
Nvidia's game-streaming service is working on an iPhone version of Fortnite, despite the app's ban. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Wirecard scandal: German MPs question ex-boss Braun
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Climate change: Can sending fewer emails really save the planet?
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Paul Hollywood: Trolling Bake Off finalists 'disgusting'
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PS5 launch day delivery delays and row over who is to blame
Huge demand for the new PlayStation, coupled with its size, means pre-orders may not arrive on time. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
ComparetheMarket fined £17.9m over competition law breach
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How electric cars are charged and how far they go: your questions answered
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Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'
The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices
Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Backlash to Twitter's disappearing tweets feature
Twitter has said it will look into user concerns over self-deleting tweets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kJvvfc via IFTTT Read More
MeowTalk: Alexa developer’s app to translate cat’s miaow
The technology listens to miaows and includes feline emotions like happy, sad or hungry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KljH6k...Read More
Apple slashes commission fees to developers on its App Store
Those who earn less than $1m this year will see their commission charge halved in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pMz5ZR ...Read More
Endangered species: Gunshot detection technology deployed
The project uses audio recordings and AI to identify where a gun was fired from. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Nk9Ss via IF...Read More
Coronavirus: Head of NHS Test and Trace Dido Harding self-isolating
Baroness Harding tweeted she was alerted by the NHS app to stay at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IRkyuU via IFTTT Read More
Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan
The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution". from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Trump fires cyber-security agency chief
Chris Krebs' reportedly angered Trump by running a website debunking election misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident
Vincent Reffet was part of the Jetman Dubai team, and performed airborne stunts around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin hits three-year high as investors jump in
The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Can tech really keep our teenagers safe online?
Smart technology using artificial intelligence is looking to keep youngsters safe online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lKzoS...Read More
Gaming and friendship apps: How I beat loneliness
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to young people about how they got through it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IP5RIR via IFTTT Read More
Facebook's Zuckerberg and Twitter's Dorsey answer addiction question
A US senator asks Facebook and Twitter's chief executives under oath if their platforms are addictive. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Facebook pet sales warning over kittens and puppies
Lockdown has increased demand for pets, which has lead to sellers advertising on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Shazam reveals most searched-for songs of all time
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Rupert Grint breaks Sir David Attenborough's Instagram record
Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint racked up a million followers in just over four hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38OgBSw ...Read More
Facebook and Twitter's chiefs get grilled again
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey face questions about how their platforms handled the US election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Amazon launches online pharmacy service
It will sell prescription drugs initially in the US, with discounts for Prime users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pK5DDN vi...Read More
Shoppers warned against buying cheap electronics online
Some third-party sellers on Amazon, Wish and eBay are selling "extremely dangerous items". from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
TikTok adds tougher parental controls
The app lets adults limit what children can search for and prevent strangers from seeing activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Huawei sells youth brand over tech restrictions
The Chinese communications firm said Honor had been under pressure to find suppliers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kzcmfX v...Read More
Radio France Internationale publishes obituaries of people still alive
Public radio station RFI says a "technical problem" meant the obituaries were published prematurely. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic
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Elon Musk's personal fortune rockets after eventful week
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Zuckerberg and Dorsey to be quizzed by Senate following Biden vote victory
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Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills
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Kamala Harris: Facebook removes racist posts about US vice-president-elect
Democrats have criticised the social network for not doing enough to remove hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32MU2tK...Read More
NHS Covid-19 app suffers 'blue screen' glitch
Many users report the iPhone version of the contact-tracing app gets "stuck" on launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Virtual office Christmas parties organised on Zoom
Businesses have planned online events including wreath-making and murder mystery parties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pAPUq...Read More
Capcom hack: Up to 350,000 people's information stolen
Up to 350,000 customers and staff could have had their information stolen in a ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
How AI is helping lung cancer patients in Covid-19 era
A ground breaking study using artificial intelligence is taking place at a London hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H5k...Read More
Covid-19: Stop anti-vaccination fake news online with new law says Labour
New laws should make social media companies take down false posts about vaccines, Labour says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Would UK be ready for a new petrol car ban in 2030?
The BBC understands the government is set to announce it will bring 2040's ban forward by a decade. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Video games 'good for well-being' says University of Oxford study
Gamers who played titles for longer reported feeling happier than those who did not. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35zN6BQ vi...Read More
Inventors design high-tech helmets for Covid protection
For two months, Yezin Al-Qaysi has been riding the Toronto subway wearing a huge black "mad helmet". from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Amazon apology over Northern Ireland error
The company told a customer in NI he could not watch a programme as it was only available in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas
The eye-watering cost of delivering a fibre network to rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38NytwL via IFTTT Read More
New EU drive to remove extremist web content
The EU aims for a deal this year to force the immediate removal of "terrorism propaganda" online. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Fraudsters 'targeting Christmas online shoppers'
Buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, banks say. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Social media: How can we protect its youngest users?
A psychologist says parents need to provide their children with "digital resilience". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?
Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Coronavirus: North Korea and Russia hackers 'targeting vaccine'
Tech giant Microsoft says it has detected cyber-attacks aimed at vaccine researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GXSpS4 v...Read More
YouTube cancels Rewind video amid pandemic
The video platform says it would be wrong to produce its annual Rewind video during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Kickstarter replies to complaints from seven years ago
The crowdfunding site accidentally replied to reports from 2013, opening old wounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IzCxG0 vi...Read More
Ticketmaster fined £1.25m over payment data breach
More than nine million people may have had their details stolen in the 2018 cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pkmYm...Read More
Call of Duty: A balancing act between old and new
The boss of Call of Duty speaks to Newsbeat about the new game and its Warzone integration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UoV...Read More
Robots to take on more supermarket tasks
Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders. from BBC News - Te...Read More
Coronavirus: The gamers spending thousands on loot boxes
An expert warns young people have been hit by "the perfect storm" of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Robot mimics human eye contact and other tech news
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TikTok lives to see another day in US
US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw via IFTTT Read More
AirBnb glitch cancels trips after deactivating user accounts
A system error during "routine maintenance" cancelled bookings for hosts and users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U...Read More
No, Ticketmaster won't force you to have a Covid vaccine
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Xbox and Call of Duty cause record broadband data use in UK
BT, Virgin Media and TalkTalk are among broadband providers that saw record demand on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Google Photos abandons unlimited uploads amid storage changes
Sweeping changes to Google's online storage mean almost everything counts towards storage limits. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Alexa to start second-guessing what users want
The voice assistant will answer questions with follow-up questions for the user. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GSr6Zk via IF...Read More
'Coding error' in Scotland's Test and Protect figures
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Social media: How might it be regulated?
A report puts forward a tranche of ideas that could help reduce the spread of misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35...Read More
New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom
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PS5: PlayStation's 'most extraordinary' pandemic launch
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Roblox gamers must pay to die with an 'oof'
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Amazon's Ring video doorbells catch fire because wrong screw used
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Covid in Scotland: Teachers in Aberdeen asked to switch off app in schools
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Coronavirus: M&S expands its scan-and-pay app to all UK stores
The retailer says it is bringing the service to 573 stores as part of its response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Instagram: New tools to ban self-harm and suicide posts
The social media app has rolled out technology in the UK and Europe to identify harmful posts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'
The Chinese viral video service's owner ByteDance begins a legal challenge against the US ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
China to clamp down on internet monopolies
The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Finchampstead man builds 'Twitter speed bot' over safety concerns
Gareth Rees built the bot to prove the case for improved safety measures on the road where he lives. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Mobile robo-surgeons could widen access to keyhole surgery
A modular design allows keyhole surgery to be performed in smaller operating theatres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpiPv2 ...Read More
School laptops: Unions warn of devices shortage
Teaching unions say despite a push for more devices, many students still don't have access at home. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Apple unveils first Mac computers powered by its own M1 chip
Firm says the switch means the computers offer better battery life and can run iPhone and iPad apps. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Covid vaccine: How will we keep it cold enough?
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Xbox Series X: Sold-out console posted on eBay for up to £5,000
The new games console sold out in a few hours after it was released. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GNnfNj via IFTTT Read More
US election: Technical error blamed for PM's Biden tweet glitch
Boris Johnson's congratulatory message included the word Trump faintly in background. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eIRoK...Read More
Lisa Manley: Footballer turned professional gamer talks about sexism in esports
Lisa Manley reveals what it's like to be a female professional gamer as she takes on BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor. from BBC News - T...Read More
Facebook: Biden aide Bill Russo attacks post-election role
The tech firm's handling of conspiracy theories and calls to violence are among his complaints. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Amazon charged with abusing EU competition rules
The EU says the platform is using data on its third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online
As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ika1Im via IFT...Read More
Xbox Series X: 'When gamers are ready for next-gen consoles, we're here'
Xbox boss Phil Spencer on launching a new console in a time of 'uncertainty for families'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Husband of Test and Trace chief gets app alert
Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose was alerted by the app overseen by his wife, Lady Dido Harding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
China's Singles Day: 3m people, 4,000 planes and cargo ships
The world's biggest 24-hour online shopping requires a huge effort to deliver all the goods on time. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves
The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38zEw7U v...Read More
Parler 'free speech' app tops charts in wake of Trump defeat
The self-styled "free speech" application topped US download charts in the wake of the election. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Apple puts iPhone supplier on probation for labour violations
Students on a work-study programme at Pegatron were made to work overtime and night shifts, Apple says. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
NHS data: Can web creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee fix it?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee's latest project explores patients' medical data storage and how it could be better shared. from BBC News - Te...Read More
Eve Online video game helps scientists understand Covid-19
Gamers have completed 47 million mini-game tasks amounting to 36 years categorising cells. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35b7n...Read More
Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades
A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park code-breaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Covid: Romance fraudsters 'target lonely' in lockdown
A widow lost her life savings after being used as a "money mule" by a man she fell in love with. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Jack Ma's terrible week
How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journeys
The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things
Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32n...Read More
Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs
Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park. from BBC News -...Read More
China sends world's first 6G test satellite into orbit
The satellite was launched to trial the new technology, which is expected to be 100 times faster than 5G. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
PS5: Hands-on with the next-gen console and games
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak goes hands-on with the next-generation PlayStation 5 console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kbts...Read More
PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?
Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32oie5s...Read More
Codemasters: UK games firm to sell to Take-Two
The veteran UK company has received an offer from industry giant Take-Two. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/368RA1v via IFTTT Read More
US election 2020: How a misleading post went from the fringes to Trump’s Twitter
An erroneous election map posted on far-right forums made it to the president's Twitter feed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Popular app T&Cs 'longer than Harry Potter'
The combined terms of 13 top apps including TikTok, WhatsApp and Zoom would take 17 hours to read. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Capcom hacked in latest cyber-attack on game-makers
Capcom, maker of Resident Evil and Street Fighter, suffers a cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3evCA1t via IFTTT Read More
US election: Bannon Twitter account banned amid clampdown
The big social networks are clamping down on threats of violence amid a tense wait for results. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
A body-measuring suit which helps fit clothes remotely
BBC Click’s Chris Fox looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pdxxrs vi...Read More
Ariana Grande clashes with Tik Tok stars over pandemic partying
The pop star accused social media influencers of violating health regulations during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030
The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TY2jGb...Read More
Covid app backed by Zara and Mike Tindall prompts safety concern
An ad for the app, which can display test results, has been referred to the medical regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships
Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Bitcoin: $1bn seized from Silk Road account by US government
The US Department of Justice confirms it has seized about 70,000 bitcoins. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JFyMzj via IFTTT Read More
UK contact-tracing apps start to talk to each other
Users can now use their own area's app when travelling to another part of the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l0TU...Read More
Fortnite to return to iPhones via Nvidia cloud gaming service
Apple threw the game off its App Store in August, but it will soon return via the Safari browser. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Covid-19: Nintendo profits triple as games boom continues
The video games industry rakes in revenues around the world as coronavirus lockdowns continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
WhatsApp lets messages vanish after seven days
The disappearing messages option will erase chats from phone of both sender and recipient. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jZo3...Read More
Ring doorbells to send live video to Mississippi police
Privacy campaigners describe the development as their "worse fears come true". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38e7OJp...Read More
Santa to visit virtually as Christmas grottos cancelled
Events organisers have coordinated Covid-safe video calls with Mr Claus over lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Y8y2g ...Read More
Vendée Globe: Tech to spot sailor’s mood in tough race
The Vendée Globe solo race will see competitors face extreme conditions with little sleep. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kYuT...Read More
Kim Dotcom can be extradited to US but can also appeal
New Zealand court adds yet more twists to long-running attempts to extradite Megaupload founder. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Uber and Lyft win battle over driver status in California
Drivers will continue to be classified as contractors, rather than employees, in the state. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HTy...Read More
Bitcoin: $1bn address with Silk Road links 'being transferred'
The mysterious online wallet is said to be the world's fourth-richest Bitcoin address. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I5VD...Read More
US Election: Twitter and Facebook clamp down on early victory claims
After months of preparation, social firms enact policies to deal with a disputed election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32bqN...Read More
Covid lockdown: 'Cut off' village still blighted by slow broadband
One person says they live yards away from a pole carrying fibre broadband, but it is not connected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Twitter bans David Icke over Covid misinformation
Mr Icke's account was permanently suspended for breaking Twitter's rules on Covid misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog
Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Projector reviews: A 4K portable and a pocket-sized device
BBC Click's Lara Lewington compares some of the latest home projectors on the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jVaJZ...Read More
Glitch caused self-isolation orders to be too long
More than 7,200 people in England were told to stop self-isolating on the wrong date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I1Mc8f v...Read More
Jack Ma's Ant Group: World's biggest market debut suspended
The biggest stock market listing to date is halted after the process is suspended in Shanghai. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Warning after 75,000 'deleted' files found on used USB drives
Abertay University researchers retrieved 75,000 files including tax returns on the second-hand drives. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Crowd1: Unmasking The Pyramid Kings
Behind the promises and the hype, Crowd1 hides some ugly truths, some wealthy scammers, and a whole pyramid of lies. from BBC News - Techn...Read More
Is Crowd1 running a pyramid scheme?
Crowd1 is a high-tech crowd marketing business and has been accused of running a pyramid scheme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Twitter hides Trump mail voting tweet ahead of polling day
Hours before polls open, Twitter hides president's tweet on mail-in voting and Supreme Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Coronavirus: Singapore schoolchildren must use Covid-tracing tech
The new guidelines are part of a wider push to safely open Singapore to larger events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35YjCwC ...Read More
Walmart drops inventory robots from its stores
The supermarket giant is bucking the trend as more companies introduce automation into our lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise
Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oRr9G4...Read More
Baby Shark becomes YouTube's most-watched video of all time
The children's song overtakes Latin pop smash Despacito to become the site's most-viewed video ever. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Algorithm spots 'Covid cough' inaudible to humans
An algorithm built in the US correctly identified people with Covid-19 by the sound of their coughs. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Baba ka Dhaba: Eatery owner angry with blogger who made him famous
The owner says the blogger made him a social media celebrity to earn money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JirK39 via IFTTT Read More
Ant Group: How it became a financial giant
As China's Ant Group prepares for its stock market debut, we look at how it established its empire. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Digital voting trialled in US presidential election
Some US will be voting on their mobile phones and computers but how secure are the systems? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Oa...Read More
Tinder: Dating-style app tech for brain scan research
Scientists devise ways to improve brain scans by asking the public to sign up for a dating-style app. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'
App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Meng Wanzhou: Questions over Huawei executive’s arrest as legal battle continues
More details emerge as a legal battle over the extradition of Meng Wanzhou continues in Canada. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
How I talk to the victims of conspiracy theories
The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter explains how to help people who've fallen down the rabbit hole. from BBC News - Techn...Read More
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