India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi
Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities
The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MdHir2 ...Read More
Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'
Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39A...Read More
TikTok singer Amy Hawkins, 110, becomes viral sensation
Almost 100,000 people have seen Amy Hawkins sing World War One song It's A Long Way to Tipperary. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
'Harsh writing advice' memes take off on Twitter
Twitter users take time off their busy writing schedules to share helpful - or unhelpful - tips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'
Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Home working increases cyber-security fears
IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ClePH vi...Read More
Stocks explained: What's been going on at GameStop?
Chris Fox explains stocks, short-selling and what has been happening with GameStop shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r5Ij...Read More
Satellite boom attracts technology giants
Tech giants promise faster, wider access to data thanks to cheaper satellite launches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t4Tzyo ...Read More
Google halts Play Store 'review bombing' by GameStop traders
A deluge of one-star reviews from aggrieved online traders has been deleted by Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L2HuIY ...Read More
GameStop: Confused investors inundate Robin Hood society
Thousands mistake the group for a US trading platform that curbed the buying of shares in GameStop. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Robert Downey Jr: Planet faces existential crisis
The Hollywood star says his role as Iron Man led him to think about climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36nIaA6 via...Read More
Facebook's Oversight Board orders takedowns restored
The panel set up to hear appeals rules four out of five posts referred to it had been wrongly removed. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Facebook to stop recommending civic and political groups
"People don't want politics," Mark Zuckerberg says, as he announces less civic content in the news feed. from BBC News - Tec...Read More
Spotify wants to suggest songs based on your emotions
The streaming giant patents a method of suggesting songs based on a scan of your emotional state. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
GameStop: Is buying frenzy starting to lose steam?
Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Tesla reports record deliveries but shares slide
The firm delivers record number of vehicles in its fourth quarter, but profits disappoint investors. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Navalny protests: Russia threatens TikTok with fines over protest posts
Russia says TikTok and other social media giants are refusing to remove posts about recent protests. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Pricey broadband 'locks poorest out' of key services
One in six UK households struggles to afford broadband, a poll by Citizens Advice found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39mHIDV...Read More
What tech can the US president use?
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Apple Christmas sales surge to $111bn amid pandemic
Families loaded up on the latest technology and sales increased in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KXdbU0 via IFTTT Read More
Emotet botnet taken down by international police swoop
Police from the UK, EU, and North America take down a notorious cyber-crime web. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a8vNsK via IF...Read More
Facebook apologises for Plymouth Hoe 'error'
The social media platform removed posts after wrongly identifying the place name as offensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says
Heavy social media use had a negative impact on wellbeing, the study found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQtQbE via IFTTT Read More
The Reddit army taking on Wall Street's old guard
Shares in a games company have soared 276% - the result of a fight between private and professional investors. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Google's Tilt Brush VR painting app goes open source
Tilt Brush is being abandoned by the tech giant - but it is making the code open source for others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Apple watch call saves cyclist swept into River Wye
The man clung on to a tree on the banks of the fast-flowing River Wye as he alerted fire crews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy
Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Brexit: Amazon prepares to stop selling some products to NI
It would take effect on 1 April when the "grace period" for GB-NI parcels expires. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39k...Read More
Insurers defend covering ransomware payments
Insurers reject claims that by covering ransomware bills they are funding organised crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3plav...Read More
Beware fake Covid vaccination invites, NHS warns
The NHS says any invitation which asks for vaccine payment or bank account details is a scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c...Read More
Grindr faces £8.5m fine for selling user data
The information could lead to users being targeted for their sexuality, say officials in Norway. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage
The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content
The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Facebook News feature launches in UK
The UK is the second market - after the US - to get Facebook's latest news feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ohXVP9 ...Read More
Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help
Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Covid: Facebook suspends Israel PM Netanyahu's chatbot
The bot asked about people's Covid vaccination status, breaching a policy on private medical data. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
East Coast Main Line: Tunnel painstakingly pushed underground
Heavier than the Eiffel Tower, the tunnel was moved at 150cm per hour over nine days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39dVIjt v...Read More
Sky ramps up film and TV plans to compete with streaming giants
The company plans to release a new film every week by 2022 with more investment in original content. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Credit and cyber-fraud at 'epidemic' levels in UK
From credit card fraud to benefit fraud, the problem costs the UK up to £190bn a year, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Channel 4 Deepfake Queen complaints dropped by Ofcom
The media regulator decided not to pursue complaints about decency over the channel's satire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Satellites beat balloons in race for flying internet
Google's Loon bows out - but thousands of satellites are taking to the skies to beam down the internet. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Why your face could be set to replace your bank card
Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o...Read More
Zuckerberg's Biden problem
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mgz...Read More
The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)
Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/399A...Read More
Iran's supreme leader tweets attack threat to golfing Trump
The post appears to depict the ex-president playing in the shadow of a warplane or large drone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Could Google really leave Australia?
After threatening to cut off Australia, could Google survive without it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KBFcAa via IFTTT Read More
Electric car battery’s quick charge and other tech news
BBC Click’s Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M90aXD ...Read More
Cyber criminals publish more than 4,000 stolen Sepa files
Thousands of files hacked from Scotland's environment watchdog appear on the "dark web" after it rejected a ransom demand. f...Read More
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Google says goodbye to giant internet balloons idea
Parent company Alphabet is scrapping Loon, a project set up to beam the internet to rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution
As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LU80E...Read More
Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban
The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sJ...Read More
Covid-19: Amazon offers to help with US vaccine delivery
The retail giant makes the offer in a letter to the new US president Joe Biden. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sKU3cP via IFT...Read More
Uber: London cabbies plan to sue for damages
Thousands of the capital's taxi drivers have already signed up to the planned group legal action. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Gaming firms fined nearly £7m for restricting European sales
Valve and five other gaming publishers broke competition law by geo-blocking games in Europe, says the EU. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Malware found on laptops given out by government
Suspicious files contacting Russian servers are thought to have been found on devices given to schools. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health
Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/390bFJ...Read More
Social media giants grilled on hate content
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok asked about their role in the recent violent events in Washington. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
PS5: Restock of new PlayStations causes chaos online
Experts say automated bots are buying up the stock for resale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XUOWZw via IFTTT Read More
How to home-school without a laptop or broadband
What help is there if you're trying to home-school your children without devices or data? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X...Read More
Ex-Google engineer among those pardoned by Donald Trump
Anthony Levandowski won backing from some high-profile Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XZkoWC vi...Read More
Thumb injury forces top gamer to retire at 25
Call of Duty gamer Thomas 'ZooMaa' Paparatto says he's stepping back from professional gaming. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Online shoppers warned about hidden price rises
The UK’s competition watchdog launches an investigation into the technology used by online marketplaces. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Lockdown: Vodafone will not offer free access to BBC Bitesize
The company says it is not possible to ring-fence the education resource from other BBC content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Netflix: Four things which have driven its success
The streaming firm, which has been boosted by Covid, now has more than 200 million subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
E-scooters must follow rules of road 'same as bus'
A woman banned from the roads for drink-driving an e-scooter is told the same rules and penalties apply. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
CES 2021: Smart sport kit put to the test
Can a virtual reality cricket bat and bluetooth-connected baseball improve your form? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35WhWo1 v...Read More
Mobile networks to make Oak lessons site data-free
The Oak National Academy provides educational resources for pupils in England learning from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Health secretary self-isolating after Covid app alert
Matt Hancock says he will stay home and urged others to do the same if "pinged" by the app. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Covid in Wales: No grant despite NHS app isolation request
Taxi driver David Miller was told to isolate through the NHS Covid-19 app, but received no financial help. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'
Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
How a robot investigator searched 60 million files
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
E-scooter rider given ban for drink-driving on Isle of Wight
Kyah Jordan is thought to be the first person convicted of drink-driving on an e-scooter in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Capitol riots: Bumble dating app unblocks politics filter
The platform disabled its "political preferences" tab following the Capitol Hill riots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Chip-shortage 'crisis' puts the brakes on car-company output
A shortage of computer chips is leading to car factories shutting down for days at a time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nVL7...Read More
'We got a lot of grief when our photo became a meme'
These four lads had no idea their picture would still be trending two years later. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oQaEtr via ...Read More
Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked
Online services were restricted ahead of last week's vote, and social media remains blocked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Home Office 'working to restore' lost police records
Hundreds of thousands of DNA and arrest records were deleted after a human error, the Home Office says. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Github apologises for firing Jewish employee who warned about 'Nazis'
The Jewish employee had warned co-workers about the danger of Nazis during the Capitol Riots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X...Read More
Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal
A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq via IFTT...Read More
BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'
A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Q...Read More
A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. ...Read More
Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages
Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35OcymL v...Read More
Are women let down by period trackers?
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
CES: Tech to control your devices remotely
Omar Mehtab tries a wristband that allows you to control your laptop and a smart fitness ring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge
Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
WhatsApp extends 'confusing' update deadline
The Facebook-owned platform still says its users must accept the update or stop using the service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Poland proposes social media 'free speech' law
The law would see social networks fined if they ban a Polish user who has not broken local laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
CES: Smart dog flaps and home robots
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the tech debuted at the technology expo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ssBM3V via I...Read More
Fortnite-maker Epic Games sues Apple and Google in UK
Epic Games escalates a row over the fees Apple and Google charge app developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35J16Jo via IF...Read More
Biden Twitter account 'starts from zero' with no Trump followers
Joe Biden's presidential Twitter account launches with no followers transferred from President Trump. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Trump blacklists smartphone giant Xiaomi
With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Newsround presenter turns shed into studio
With more of us studying and working from home. Ricky has turned his garden shed into a Newsround studio! Take a look! from BBC News - Tec...Read More
Australia rebukes Google for blocking local content
The tech giants are fighting the Australian government over plans to make them pay for news content. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
TikTok level crossing stunt 'staggeringly stupid'
Police and rail bosses condemn a social media post featuring a car parked on a level crossing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion
Johan Sundstein, aka "N0tail", has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Protecting fragile ecosystems from lithium mining
More lithium is needed to supply the electric car market, but can it be produced in a sustainable way? from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Google tries to allay Fitbit-deal privacy fears
The deal was subject to regulatory scrutiny, with worries about how data would be used. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qjpatT ...Read More
CES 2021: Smart pillows and internet-connected smoothies
The product tracks movements in the night to automatically adjust its height. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qjbH5j via IFTTT...Read More
Samsung S21 Ultra: First look at the new device
Chris Fox takes a first look at the Samsung S21 Ultra, which works with the S Pen stylus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38ID7f...Read More
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Does stylus spell end of the Note?
The S21 Ultra's support for an S Pen will fuel speculation that the Note range's days are numbered. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Tesla asked to recall 158,000 cars over safety concerns
The failing media control units could increase the risk of a crash, a US safety agency says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sm...Read More
'Everybody can join in a sea shanty'
A Scottish postie has seen his live of sea shanties take off on TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LnOsZj via IFTTT Read More
The Scottish postman behind 'Sea Shanty TikTok'
Nathan Evans's renditions of the ancient songs have racked up millions of views on the video-sharing app. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Super Nintendo World opening delayed by Japan's virus outbreak
Nintendo's first theme park, modelled on levels of its Mario games, was due to open on 4 February. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Bitcoin: Newport man's plea to find £210m hard drive in tip
James Howells threw away a hard drive containing bitcoin - now worth £210m - by mistake in 2013. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Cyberpunk 2077: We underestimated difficulties
The co-founder for Cyberpunk 2077's developer is explaining what went wrong with the launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
What will be the big tech changes in 2021?
From cyber-security challenges to more robots in public spaces, experts give their predictions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy
Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership. from BBC News - Techno...Read More
Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'
Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Airbnb cancels reservations in Washington area ahead of inauguration
The company is worried accommodation in Washington could be used by extremists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Gtiyo via IFT...Read More
Uncle Roger comedian deletes video with China critic
Nigel Ng, who is known for his food videos, said he had not known his colleague's political views. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
CES 2021: Microsoft's Brad Smith slams SolarWinds 'indiscriminate assault'
The technology giant's president calls the hack a "danger that the world cannot afford". from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Covid-19: Bedworth Pokemon player fined for lockdown breach
The man told police he had travelled 14 miles from his home to search for the fictional characters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Covid-19: NHS app not working on some Android phones
The Department of Health is investigating the problem with Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qg3HCb via IFTTT Read More
The password guess worth $240m in bitcoin
A programmer is trying to remember the password to unlock a digital wallet set up a decade ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Battery lodged in baby's throat for four months
Doctors believed 11-month-old Sofia-Grace Hill was rejecting food because she had tonsillitis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
TikTok: All under-16s' accounts made private
The move means only approved followers can view videos made by users aged 13-15. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XxZzRT via IF...Read More
Apple and Google data: Are we staying at home?
The government is urging us to stay at home during the lockdown but are we? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38EEkUR via IFTTT Read More
YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel
The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
What happens when AI has an overactive imagination?
Google DeepDream explores how artificial intelligence can produce dream-like art. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qfuajs via I...Read More
Uganda elections 2021: Social media blocked ahead of poll
The move comes a day after Facebook closed "fake" accounts it said were linked to the government. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Is this the world's smartest face mask?
Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGh...Read More
Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
David Attenborough to front government-funded 5G AR app
Sir David will showcase an augmented reality app as part of a drive to prove the uses of 5G. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kf...Read More
Twitter suspends 70,000 accounts linked to QAnon
The accounts were permanently deleted for sharing “harmful” content “at scale”. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39tXdZN via IFT...Read More
December Microsoft issue affecting pupils could take 'weeks' to fix
The issue which emerged last month continues after a separate widespread Teams issue on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Covid-19: Williamson promises 300,000 extra laptops
The laptops and tablets will be delivered to schools in England to support disadvantaged pupils. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Amazon and Facebook staff warned of threats to safety
Leaked memos suggest there are fears that employees could be targeted in US backlash against "big tech". from BBC News - Technol...Read More
WhatsApp users flock to rival message platforms
Millions have signed up to Signal and Telegram after WhatsApp announced a change to its terms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2...Read More
Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time
More than a third of people using screens more in lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Samsung bets on bespoke fridges to lure millennials
The South Korean electronics firm says it is focusing on personalised devices for younger customers. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Netflix apologises for Bloody Sunday tweet
The show tweeted shots of the cast covered in fake blood with reference to Sunday Bloody Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Etsy sorry as 'Camp Auschwitz' T-shirt sparks fury
The online marketplace removes "disrespectful" T-shirt after a complaint from the Auschwitz Memorial. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Being a TikTok influencer without the internet
Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region. from BBC News - Techno...Read More
Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline
Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts
More people are using digital locks for their houses, but how secure are they? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i47Vdi via IFTT...Read More
Elon Musk's Starlink given green light in UK
The satellite internet service is already being offered to a small number of UK consumers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3byvT...Read More
CES 2021: Tuneable spectacles let you adjust your lenses
Spectacles with adjustable lenses are on display at the virtual CES tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38vcDxA via IFTT...Read More
BBC Bitesize to be free for BT and EE customers
The content will not count in a mobile data allowance to help keep costs of online learning down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support
The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Covid-19: The challenges of home-schooling
With a lack of devices, broadband and time, online school is proving stressful for many. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38udM8G...Read More
China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars
The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Photographs of two families found on one 20-year-old film
Two families from Hampshire unknowingly shared one camera roll over two decades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i0xqw4 via IF...Read More
UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps
As the pandemic has given us time to fill, more of us are learning a new language. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bq6m8j via ...Read More
Trump Twitter ban 'raises regulation questions' - Hancock
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says social media giants are "taking editorial decisions". from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Drone footage captures snow-covered Brecon Beacons
The images are captured high above the mountains by filmmaker James Bessant Davies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qbYaN7 via...Read More
Parler: Amazon to remove site from web hosting service
If Parler fails to find a new web hosting service by Sunday, the entire network will go offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
CES 2021: The tech expo swaps Vegas for a virtual show
How the giant tech showcase has swapped Vegas for a virtual event this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bq3BUA via IFTTT ...Read More
Covid-19: The machine that breathes for Covid patients
The ECMO machine is a lifeline for coronavirus patients whose condition has not improved using a ventilator. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Nottinghamshire YouTuber fails to cross US in mobility scooter
Worksop-based Tom Stanniland vows to return to the US after his scooter was confiscated by police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
What is Elon Musk's Starship?
Elon Musk's company SpaceX is building a vehicle that could transform space travel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nqz1wc ...Read More
Google suspends 'free speech' app Parler
Apple will also remove the social network from its App Store if it does not change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Sex workers say 'defunding Pornhub' puts their livelihoods at risk
Credit card companies are blocking payments to adult site Pornhub, which is hitting sex workers' earnings. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account
The social media giant says the US president "due to the risk of further incitement of violence". from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Roku snaps up Quibi's collection of short shows
The streaming platform acquires the rights to more than 75 programmes from Quibi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MG66Yh via I...Read More
Covid-19: Government denies 'snubbing' BT's wi-fi for pupils offer
The firm's plan to improve access to online classes "did not suitably meet" children's needs, it says. from BBC News - T...Read More
David Attenborough won't return to Instagram
The broadcasting legend reveals to Radio 1's Greg James he's busy enough replying to letters. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Fifa 21 and Frozen 2 top digital sales of 2020
The UK spent a record £9bn on home entertainment last year as the coronavirus pandemic hit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xme...Read More
Google Chrome browser privacy plan investigated in UK
The Competition and Markets Authority will explore whether Google is abusing its market dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
The robot made of ice and other tech news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's news in technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pVlyy0 v...Read More
The many adventures of Elon Musk, the world's richest person
Meet the world's richest person, and the man who inspired Robert Downey Jr's take on Iron Man. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Hyundai's confusion over Apple electric car tie-up
The Korean car company originally said it was in talks with the tech titan before backtracking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
'Litany of failures' on road to 1Gbps UK
Rural areas could be "locked out" of ultra-fast broadband for years to come, a damning report says. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Greener planes of the future... or just pretty plans?
The aerospace industry is testing models of radical looking aircraft, but will they ever make it into production? from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
WhatsApp and Facebook to share users' data outside Europe and UK
Users in Europe and the UK must accept new terms to use the service, but will not see data rule changes. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Elon Musk becomes world's richest person worth $185bn
The Tesla and SpaceX owner replaces Jeff Bezos as the richest man on the planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bhL3Wv via IF...Read More
Fears schools will be overwhelmed by laptopless pupils
Allowing pupils without laptops into schools could limit the impact of the closures, say head. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Facial recognition identifies people wearing masks
NEC developed the system in response to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MIbmLa via IFTTT Read More
Cyber attack: Hackers post Hackney Council's 'stolen documents'
Hackney's mayor says the council is working with the police to see what action needs to be taken. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Donald Trump’s Twitter endgame
It’s hard to see that Donald Trump now has a future on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hRISKq via IFTTT Read More
NYSE in a spin over Chinese telecoms delistings
The New York Stock Exchange has sparked confusion over its reversal on ejecting the three companies. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Elon Musk's guide to getting ahead in business
Six principles that have helped Elon Musk become one of the richest people on the planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LbHiX...Read More
YouTuber Vikkstar's three tips for growing your Twitch following
YouTuber Vikkstar chats to the Press X To Continue podcast about boosting followers of esports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Game maker Roblox's value rockets seven-fold during pandemic
The online game maker is now pushing ahead with a shares debut after securing fresh funding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3om...Read More
Social media giants remove Trump video
YouTube, Google and Facebook have taken his message to protesters down due to false allegations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm investigated
The Competition and Markets Authority will look at the deal for the firm whose chips power most smartphones. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Fake NHS vaccine messages sent in banking fraud scam
One scam tells recipients they are "eligible to apply for your vaccine" with a link to a bogus NHS website. from BBC News - Tech...Read More
JoJo Siwa: YouTuber denounces 'gross' board game bearing her image
The US star says she had "no idea" what questions were included in a game bearing her image. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Netflix raises UK prices to cover cost of content
The streaming giant is criticised for "unfortunate" timing during the new lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Amazon buys its first planes to expand air network
Some estimates say the online shopping giant could overtake FedEx and UPS by 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L8gBmL via ...Read More
AI draws dog-walking baby radish in a tutu
Dall-E, the latest system from OpenAI, can create images from simple phrases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XftkXp via IFTTT...Read More
Home-schooling: How to help your child’s online learning
There are plenty of online resources to help while schools are closed to most pupils. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LtdB48 v...Read More
Snapchat blackmailer from Essex is jailed
A sex offender targeted nearly 600 females and some of them sent intimate pictures to him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LrYd...Read More
Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps
The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
'Deepfake porn images still give me nightmares'
Poet Helen Mort is calling for a change in the law after images of her were edited with porn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39...Read More
Covid travel: Why Instagram is still full of celebrities 'on holiday'
Despite rising infection rates and restrictions in the UK, some celebrities have continued to travel. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
TalkRadio: YouTube kicks channel off its platform
The Google-owned video-hosting service has yet to give a reason for its action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38gsD6l via IFT...Read More
FBI found Ghislaine Maxwell using mobile-phone data
Agents were able to pinpoint Ms Maxwell’s exact location, using GPS technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hI2oZR via IFT...Read More
Online schooling: Calls to cut data fees during Covid lockdowns
The children's commissioner for England and Labour's leader call on firms to help low-income families. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
NYSE does a U-turn on Chinese telecoms delistings
The New York Stock Exchange reverses its decision following "further consultation" with regulators. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Supermarket websites feel the strain of new lockdown
Shoppers rush to secure online delivery slots as demand surges following news of another lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Singapore Covid tracing data available to police
Reversing earlier assurances, authorities says tracing data can be used beyond Covid for criminal investigations. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Google workers form tech giant's first labour union
The group of more than 200 engineers say Google must live up to its 'Don't be evil' pledge. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Virgin Media broadband price rises of up to £54 in 2021
Virgin Media says customers will see bills go up 4% on average, between £30 and £54 a year for most. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Some online stores stop UK deliveries over Brexit
Some specialist firms across the EU are no longer delivering to the UK because of Brexit tax changes. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Ratatouille musical: TikTok phenomenon raises $1m for actors' charity
The online phenomenon went from TikTok pipe dream to hour-long reality in less than five months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder extradition to US blocked by UK judge
The Wikileaks founder is wanted in the US over the publication of thousands of classified documents. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Covid: 'Opportunity as well as threat' from pandemic tech advances
Companies say there has been a rapid increase in automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Music listening soared during lockdown
More than 155m albums were bought or streamed in 2020, according to record industry figures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nf...Read More
Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'
An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time
The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
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