Coinbase users fear hacking after erroneous emails
Some users panicked after 125,000 emails were sent mistakenly warning of changed security settings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Fake Banksy NFT sold through artist's website for £244k
Duped buyer says he feels "burned" after apparent hack of Banksy website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Bp8PcT via...Read More
YouTube signs Twitch video-game streamer Dr Lupo
Twitch says it wishes the American, 34, "nothing but the best in everything that comes next". from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Breast cancer: The AI tool trained to spot the disease
Artificial intelligence trained to spot the disease is tested at Nottingham University Hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident
A visually impaired athlete from Japan's judo team was hit by one of the e-Palette pods on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?
Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DvAPNN via I...Read More
China cuts children's online gaming to one hour
Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Why pigeons mean peril for satellite broadband
Satellite internet is a key part of plans to fill broadband "not spots", but simple things can affect it. from BBC News - Techno...Read More
Overwatch to change cowboy character McCree's name
Cowboy character Jesse McCree will be renamed after his namesake leaves Activision-Blizzard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zq...Read More
Apple tweaks app pay rules in $100m settlement
Developers will be able to tell app customers how to avoid Apple's 30% cut on payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DnA...Read More
Little penguin feeding behaviour revealed with trackers
Ten males were fitted with sensors in the breeding season to give greater insight into the birds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Peloton cuts price of bike as sales growth slows
The fitness company's losses have widened as people head back to gyms to exercise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gDyxSV ...Read More
Apple chief executive Tim Cook gets $750m payout
The award of more than five million Apple shares comes as Mr Cook marks a decade as the firm's boss. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Twelve-year-old boy makes £290,000 from whale NFTs
Benyamin Ahmed created a set of more than 3,000 whale images and sold digital tokens of them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38...Read More
Why is there a chip shortage?
The big chip crunch is really biting now, leaving even the most unexpected industries in crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Gadget reviews: Smart cool boxes and neck fans
Lara Lewington looks at some of the latest gadgets to help make the most of your summer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zeUKOt...Read More
Data protection 'shake-up' takes aim at cookie pop-ups
A new head has been appointed to the UK data regulator amid a plan to drive the economy using data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening
Millions in Bitcoin and other digital coins are being stolen by hackers with victims left in limbo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
OnlyFans suspends policy change after backlash
The platform had sparked controversy when it revealed plans to ban sex workers from its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Zoom announces hybrid return to workplace
Only 1% of employees at the firm want to return to the office full-time, the video calls firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Virgin Hyperloop unveils new pod concept video
The high-speed evacuated-tube transportation company reveals its plans for passenger pods from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jdH0x...Read More
Sensors and AI to watch Dorset social care patients
Data from sensors in patients' homes will be analysed to warn of health problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gtirLL v...Read More
Iran prisons chief apologises over leaked videos of Evin abuse
Hackers leaked videos showing detainees being beaten by guards at Tehran's notorious Evin prison. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Tokyo Games: Robot Zen garden inspired by athletes
Sportspeople’s movements are interpreted and artistically recreated making ever changing artwork. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Airbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees
Airbnb says it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Didi: China ride-hailing giant halts plan to launch in UK
It comes as Chinese firms face scrutiny by Western nations and as Beijing cracks down on data privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Covid: Most popular Facebook link in US spread vaccine doubt
The social media giant has revealed its most clicked-on links in the first quarter of 2021 in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Bitcoin comes to UK PayPal - but not for payments
PayPal will allow cryptocurrency investment - but the assets cannot be used to make payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m...Read More
Apple delays recalling staff to the office until 2022
The decision comes as fears grow over the impact of surging Covid cases in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37VZaOl via ...Read More
London civil servant's bus odyssey sparks Twitter storm
Jo Kibble got from London to Morecambe in a day on public buses - "a great way to see the country". from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business
The share listing of BYD Semiconductor has been suspended due to a regulatory investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3B5...Read More
Why phone scams are so difficult to tackle
Phone fraud, both via calls and text messages, has soared during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zaN5AO via IFTT...Read More
The NI inventor who saved thousands of lives
The plane ejector seat was invented by James Martin, from Crossgar in County Down, in 1944. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WdZ...Read More
OnlyFans porn ban a 'kick in the teeth' for creators
Content creators aren't pleased about the site's decision to ban explicit content from October. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming
From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Free Guy: How video games helped inspire the film
Actor and producer Ryan Reynolds on preparing to play a character caught up in a multiplayer game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Afghanistan: Will fingerprint data point Taliban to targets?
Campaigners worry fingerprint and iris scan data could by used by the Taliban to identify individuals. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
OnlyFans to ban sexually explicit content
The online subscription site will prevent users from posting content showing 'sexually explicit conduct'. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Facebook moves to protect Afghan users' accounts amid Taliban takeover
The tech giant says it wants to reassure people worried about being tracked down by the Taliban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Hackers steal nearly $100m in Japan crypto heist
The incident comes days after $600m of cryptocurrencies was stolen from another digital platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation
Announcement came as leaked documents revealed Only Fans had some “tolerance” for accounts that posted illegal content. from BBC News - Te...Read More
How virtual reality can help to recruit and train staff
VR headsets are making a leap from fun gimmick to serious tool for firms' workforce management. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics
"Does sugar go in spaghetti?" is among the US's top posts, as Facebook battles right-wing content claims. from BBC News - Te...Read More
Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40%
The world's biggest carmaker will cut output in September, while VW warns it may have to make further cuts. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Lizzo: Facebook and Instagram remove abusive comments from singer's accounts
The US singer spoke earlier this week about receiving "hurtful" attacks on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
NHS Covid app 'pings' fall after changes
The data covers the first full week since changes to the app were made to mean it notifies fewer contacts. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Amazon Alexa: Woman used smart speaker to tell ex's lover to go
Phillipa Copleston-Warren accessed her ex-partner's Alexa app and posted a naked photo of him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Former Netflix staffers charged for making $3m from insider trading
The Wall Street regulator says confidential subscriber growth data was used in the alleged scheme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
40 million T-Mobile customers hit by US data breach
More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sAGCfV via IFTTT Read More
Apple censors engraving service, report claims
Apple restricts the engraving of political phrases in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a report alleges. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time
Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Cuba tightens control of internet after protests
Critics say the new rules are aimed at stifling dissent following mass anti-government demonstrations. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
The little-known human stories behind emoji designs
The surprising story of how some tiny characters ended up on billions of smartphone keyboards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Mastercard to end magnetic strip on cards
The company sets an expiry date of 2033 for the decades-old technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37QjvV8 via IFTTT Read More
Hydrogen power offers jobs boost, says government
Kick-starting a hydrogen industry could attract billions in investment, the UK government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Afghanistan: Facebook confirms it bans all Taliban-related content
Technology firms face challenges on how to handle content created by the group and its supporters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
New police CCTV use rules criticised as bare bones
However, the guidelines empowered police and maintained public trust, the Home Office says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CSV...Read More
No need to swap data for drinks, says privacy body
Some pub ordering apps ask too many questions, but you can refuse, says the information watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Just how hard is it to recycle a jumbo jet?
Thousands of aircraft were left on the tarmac due to Covid, and many will now be broken up for parts. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Parcel delivery texts now the most common con-trick
Text messages asking for a fee to deliver a package are responsible for most "smishing" fraud. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Tesla Autopilot: US opens official investigation into self-driving tech
The investigation covers all Tesla cars since 2014, focusing on crashes with emergency vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Internet revamp for the humble landline
The UK plans to make all landlines into internet-based connections over the next few years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ANP...Read More
Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints
Unveiled last week, the redesign involved high-contrast colours and a custom-designed font, Chirp. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Social media fraud: The influencers promoting criminal scams
BBC Panorama investigates a new generation of fraudster that openly uses social media to promote crime. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Streaming service DAZN seeks to shake up TV sport
Boss James Rushton has ambitious expansion plans for the service dubbed "the Netflix of sport". from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows
Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?
Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yPc6kF via IFT...Read More
CCTV watchdog criticises Hikvision Uyghur response
UK surveillance camera commissioner criticises failure to answer "basic questions". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j...Read More
Apple regrets confusion over 'iPhone scanning'
The iPhone-maker will introduce tools that can detect child sex abuse images uploaded to iCloud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
The $8bn EV company you’ve probably never heard of
Electric vehicle firm Arrival is worth $8bn (£5.7bn) - and is only making vans, buses and taxis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Green aviation: Electric powered plane trialled over Orkney
A hybrid-electric plane is being trialled in Orkney as part of a study into ways of reducing aviation emissions. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand
The multi-million dollar production is one of the most expensive shows in the history of television. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir released from prison on parole
Critics say the move raises fresh questions about the preferential treatment of business leaders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Virtual reality: 'There's no max, there's no limit!'
"There's no max, there's no limit" to virtual reality, so is it the future of live music? from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
How can new technology protect outdoor workers?
Working outdoors in extreme heat can be deadly, new tech and better protection for workers could help. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
The fiendish new trick cyber-criminals are using to evade capture
Bitcoin researchers discover a new darknet tool criminals are using to help launder their digital money. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Crypto heist hacker returns most of the stolen funds
In notes sent to the blockchain, the hacker claimed to be offered a reward for returning the assets. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Competition watchdog says Facebook could have to sell Giphy
Facebook’s merger with Giphy will harm competition between social-media platforms, the CMA says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Activision Blizzard: Diablo 4 director and two others leave company
Three more high-profile leaders leave the gaming giant, including key staff on its latest Diablo game. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
TikTok hopes to help teenagers work, rest and sleep
The network changes direct messaging and stops late-night push notifications, from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iHDjAq via IFTTT...Read More
Google search led to arrest of cleared campaigner
An innocent housing campaigner was suspected of hacking after sharing documents he found online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Instagram says sorry for removing Pedro Almodovar film poster
The advert for revered Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's new film features a lactating nipple. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds
The hacker behind the $600m Poly Network cryptocurrency heist has posted a Q&A on the blockchain. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Z Fold 3: Samsung aims to take folding phones mainstream
The electronics giant hopes lower prices and improved durability will make folding phones catch on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Instagram launches hate-speech 'limits' to hide abuse
Instagram launches a feature to automatically hide most comments during "spikes" of abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Google may cut pay of staff who work from home
The tech giant has developed a calculator that lets staff see the effects of remote working or moving offices. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Facebook removes anti-vax influencer campaign
Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a anti-vaccine campaign operated from Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Odeon owner AMC to accept payment in Bitcoin
Cinemagoers will be able to buy tickets and popcorn using the cryptocurrency, says the US chain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
China tech giant Xiaomi aims at smartphone global top spot
The comments come as the Beijing-based firm celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its first smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Hackers steal $600m in major cryptocurrency heist
Thousands of digital tokens have been stolen by hackers in one of the largest cryptocurrency heists. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Chameleon-like camouflage made for soft robot
Researchers develop a robot that changes colour in response to its background. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fQEjjT via IFTT...Read More
Twitter algorithm prefers slimmer, younger, light-skinned faces
A Twitter-sponsored competition to discover bias in its image algorithm finds precisely that. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f...Read More
Google lets parents remove children from image-search results
The search giant announces a range of changes to its children's policies on Google and YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Social media abuse: Twitter says UK 'by far' main origin of comments after Euro 2020 final
The UK was "by far" the main origin of the "abhorrent racist abuse" on Twitter after England lost the Euro 2020 final, t...Read More
Classic Bentleys and Rolls-Royce adapted to fully electric
The vintage petrol-powered cars are re-engineered by a company based at the home of UK motorsport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
TikTok named as the most downloaded app of 2020
The Chinese app's popularity comes even after former President Donald Trump tried to ban it in the US. from BBC News - Technology http...Read More
Sharing apps are booming but will the kindness continue?
The pandemic sparked a surge in activity for sharing apps like Olio but has the trend run its course? from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Apple defends new photo scanning child protection tech
The tech giant has insisted that its new technology will not be used to spy on its users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AszHI...Read More
Groupon told to improve how it treats customers
The competition watchdog warns the discounter it faces legal action unless it takes 'swift' action. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Vodafone to bring back roaming charges from January
It follows EE's decision to reintroduce daily charges for using phone tariffs while in Europe from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
China sues Tencent over WeChat Youth Mode
Authorities allege the messaging app is violating Chinese law that aims to protect minors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fL6S...Read More
Ariana Grande sings in Fortnite's metaverse
The pop star is the latest musician to perform a series of concerts inside the hit video game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Larry Page: Google co-founder granted New Zealand residency
The country's immigration services say he applied under a category for wealthy investors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x...Read More
Alibaba to sack manager accused of rape, according to memo seen by BBC
The move comes after a woman's allegations of sexual assault went viral on Chinese social media. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Apple criticised for system that detects child abuse
There are privacy concerns that the system will be expanded to scan phones for political speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
China cracks down on celebrity online culture
Weibo is to remove a list ranking celebrities by popularity on social media amid state criticism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Huawei revenue sees biggest ever fall
Revenue from its consumer business, which includes phones, fell by nearly half. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CqoeL4 via IFT...Read More
Apple to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple announces it will implement a system to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Why artificial intelligence is being used to write adverts
Advertisers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to come up with their winning slogans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Facebook: Damian Collins and US politicians criticise data ban
Damian Collins accuses the company of shutting down legitimate research to protect its own interests. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Google Maps warns drivers about emission charges
Drivers heading through London or Paris will receive a warning about clean-air fees and fines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3...Read More
Cross words over New York Times puzzle change
The US-based publication is cutting third party support for its popular crossword puzzles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37miG...Read More
Keeping old computers going costs government £2.3bn a year, says report
Just under half the entire IT budget goes on patching up outdated systems, a government report says. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Number pinged by Covid app falls significantly
The fall come ahead of changes to the app to make it notify fewer contacts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fz5HCG via IFTTT Read More
TikTok tests Snapchat-like 24-hour feature, say reports
The reports come as Facebook's WhatsApp starts to roll out a disappearing photos and videos feature. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Nearly a third of waking hours spent on TV and streaming, Ofcom says
Older people watched more linear TV while on-demand is big hit with younger audience. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TUWxZz v...Read More
How smart buildings could transform our experience of work
Lara Lewington visits a new smart office block to see how technology could transform working lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
CEO Secrets: Airbnb boss shares his business advice
Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, shares his business advice for the CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Facebook and academics row over data access
The social network accuses researchers of putting people's privacy at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xstU3E via IFT...Read More
MP Maria Miller wants AI 'nudifying' tool banned
A website that allows people to undress a photograph in seconds is gaining lots of users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xol4U...Read More
WhatsApp 'view once' brings disappearing photos and videos
The "view once" feature lets users open an image one time only before it is deleted forever. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Lauren Goodger foreign exchange Instagram advert banned
The TV star had been paid for a post that a watchdog says wasn't obviously identifiable as an ad. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Li Auto: China Tesla rival plans Hong Kong secondary listing
The move comes as Chinese firms listed in the US face increasing scrutiny by Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Tokyo 2020: TikTok becomes the unofficial behind-the-scenes Olympic channel
The short-form video platform is giving fans unprecedented insight into the athletes' experience. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Blizzard Entertainment president steps down
J Allen Brack quits the Call of Duty and Warcraft game-maker, amid staff protests and allegations of a sexist workplace culture. from BBC ...Read More
Gangs on e-scooters targeting GPS farm equipment
Total theft claims fall after the pandemic but technology stays a draw for criminals, says insurer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Shares slide after China brands online games 'electronic drugs'
In recent months Beijing has cracked down on China's technology and private education industries. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Official recommends rerun in Amazon union fight
A National Labor Relations Board official wants another union vote for Amazon workers in Alabama. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Twitter works with news sites to tackle disinformation
Twitter announces it will cooperate with two news agencies to promote more reliable information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Warship positions faked including UK aircraft carrier
Nearly 100 naval ships may have had their locations faked through manipulation of AIS safety system. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Covid: NHS app in England and Wales tweaked to notify fewer contacts
The app in England and Wales will now only alert contacts from the previous two days in asymptomatic cases. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Anti-Semitic social posts 'not taken down' in 80% of cases
A report tracking hundreds of anti-Semitic social posts finds firms fail to act in 80% of cases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Sky News Australia barred for week by YouTube over Covid misinformation
The digital giant bans the channel from uploading new content for a week over misinformation breaches. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Afterpay: Jack Dorsey's Square in Australia's biggest buyout
The $29bn deal for Afterpay will create an instalments payment giant in a hugely growing sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Zoom settles US class action privacy lawsuit for $86m
The video conferencing firm denies wrongdoing, but has agreed to boost security measures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ykHqr...Read More
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