China's WeChat suspends some accounts linked to NFTs
The popular messaging app said the move was in line with "relevant national regulations". from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Facebook in 'bare-knuckle' fight with TikTok
The Washington Post alleges a consultancy was paid by Meta to promote stories of dangerous TikTok trends. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Are tech companies removing evidence of war crimes?
Technology companies are removing graphic footage of conflict - but could they also be removing vital evidence? from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Ronin Network: What a $600m hack says about the state of crypto
The hack of the Ronin Network crypto platform leaves thousands out of pocket and plenty of questions. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Dyson headphones come with air vacuum for mouth
The air-purifying headphones are designed to address the growing issue of pollution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bGDAP1J vi...Read More
Facebook drives sceptics towards climate denial
The site's algorithm can push some people towards disinformation and conspiracy theories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Mg...Read More
Rise of TikTots - under-age kids on social media
An annual survey of media habits, from Ofcom, reveals how under-age children use social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/N...Read More
More must reconsider Russian anti-virus software use, UK warns
But the National Cyber Security Centre says Kaspersky anti-virus is safe for individual users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/v...Read More
Ukraine war: Major internet provider suffers cyber-attack
Ukrtelecom says a powerful cyber-attack carried out against its infrastructure was "repulsed". from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Can tech help you to manage the cost of living?
Personal finance apps are everywhere but are they useful if you are already in debt or on low wages. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Dune: How we made sand dunes and sandworms real
VFX supervisors Tristan Myles and Brian Connor tell the BBC about bringing a desert planet to life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
No Time To Die: How we made the Bond film’s visual effects
VFX Supervisor Jonathan Fawkner tells the BBC about the challenges of making the Bond film. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QC0V...Read More
Beating noise pollution with smart tech
A growing number of firms are offering solutions to cut the excessive noise that's harming our health from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Electric cars: Five big questions answered
The electric car revolution is speeding up but what do buyers really want to know? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BpL0Nda via ...Read More
Russia hacked Ukrainian satellite communications, officials believe
Western officials think the attack on US company Viasat hit military and government communications. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
US charges four Russians over hacking campaign on energy sector
US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Russia considers accepting Bitcoin for oil and gas
'Friendly' countries may be allowed to pay for energy with crypto-currency amid widespread sanctions. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
Europe agrees new law to curb Big Tech dominance
Under the rules major firms like Apple and Google would have to open up their systems to rivals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Why patients are flocking to India for surgery
There has been a sharp growth in medical tourism to India but the sector needs better regulation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Spotify paid 130 artists more than $5m last year
The Swedish streaming company also reveals it handed out $7bn to the music industry last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q...Read More
Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire cyber-criminal
Police says they've arrested seven teenagers as part of their investigation into a hacking group. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Ukraine war: Fortnite owner Epic Games raises £37m for humanitarian efforts
Video game developers, publishers and players come together to raise millions for Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tVd68...Read More
Hundreds of companies potentially hit by Okta hack
Many household-name companies are clients of the access-management business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5u2OSGo via IFTTT ...Read More
Deplorable scam emails fake fundraising for Ukraine
Action Fraud warns of fake emails asking for donations to victims of the war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TRfcSIX via IFTTT...Read More
The 3 Russian cyber-attacks the West most fears
US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario? from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Boris Johnson gets summaries of sensitive government material via WhatsApp
Campaigners are challenging the use of messaging apps to discuss government business in the High Court. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Biden: Russia 'exploring' US cyber-attacks
President Joe Biden says US companies should "immediately" prepare defences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9btAX6p ...Read More
How access to satellite images shifts the view of war
An unprecedented supply of images gives a unique overview of events unfolding on the ground. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7EA...Read More
Multiple Apple services suffer outages
The firm's system status page shows issues with services including Maps and Apple TV from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qafwQ4T...Read More
Scottish mental health charity SAMH targeted in cyber attack
Staff at SAMH say it is difficult to understand why anyone would try to disrupt their work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4Uno...Read More
OneWeb to fly on competitor SpaceX's rockets
The London-based satellite internet firm turns to its US rival to get its spacecraft into orbit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Influencers in Australia risk jail for breaking finance tips rules
A watchdog in the country reminds them they may need a licence to give financial advice to followers. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
E-waste: Royal Mint wants to turn your old phone into gold
The Royal Mint has found a way to turn old circuit boards from phones, computers and televisions into gold. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones'
Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uQd...Read More
Ukraine: How crowdsourcing is rescuing people from the war zone
Volunteers inside and outside Ukraine are working together to help civilians escape the war safely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin
The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - Technol...Read More
How Kremlin accounts manipulate Twitter
One of the prime sources for fake news on Twitter comes straight from the Kremlin's network of Twitter accounts. from BBC News - Techn...Read More
Heineken launches virtual beer in self-mocking metaverse 'joke'
Brewer's "launch" highlights the extent businesses will go to to join the latest bandwagon. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Robot cheetah learns to run by itself and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Cyk2xNf via IF...Read More
How mountain rescue could be aided by 5G
Real-time tracking of a search dog’s path allows the team to assess which areas have been covered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Australia sues Facebook over scam ads impersonating celebrities
The tech giant knowingly let ads with fake celebrity endorsements scam users, a regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Sunny Balwani: Elizabeth Holmes' former partner goes on trial
Sunny Balwani was considered the "enforcer" at Theranos and was its enigmatic founder's lover. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Deepfake presidents used in Russia-Ukraine war
Videos of Putin and Zelensky declaring the war is over have been circulating online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XwSijbY vi...Read More
How a jetpack design helped create a flying motorbike
The developers of a powerful mini aircraft hope it will be used by the armed forces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/v9bdtLF vi...Read More
Telecoms firms must help vulnerable customers, regulator Ofcom says
The regulator Ofcom wants more help provided for the 1.1 million people who struggle with their bills. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Meta to let parents limit teenager's virtual-reality exploration
Parents will be able stop over-13s accessing inappropriate content via Meta's VR headset. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rl...Read More
UK introduces exhaustive Online Safety Bill
Under its rules, social networks could be fined or blocked if they fail to remove harmful content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Companies fined for marketing calls targeting elderly
Unwanted calls were made to thousands of older people including some with dementia, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Germany warns against Russian anti-virus use
The country's cyber watchdog warns against using Kaspersky's anti-virus products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o7Qq8k...Read More
Spider-Man No Way Home: Making the visual effects
VFX Supervisor Scott Edelstein tells the BBC how they made one of the film's key sequences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Chip giant Arm set to axe 15% of its staff after deal fails
The UK technology firm could cut hundreds of jobs after its $40bn sale to US chipmaker Nvidia failed. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
The popular apps aiming to tame the chaos of family life
How tech is helping young families and couples regain their busy social lives after Covid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5umo3...Read More
Ukraine offered tool to search billions of faces
Clearview AI's face-search tech could be used to uncover infiltrators and to identify the dead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
The innovative surfing tech making waves
The sport of surfing is modernising, using technology to offer bigger, better and safer thrills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
'Without TikTok, I'd still be a wedding singer'
The video-sharing platform's new SoundOn service will let people distribute their own music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Ukraine: Spam website set up to reach millions of Russians
A Norwegian computer expert has made a system for volunteers to email millions of Russian people about the war from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Russia-Ukraine war: A warm hug meant that war had begun
Why so many Ukrainians are determined to keep on working through the conflict. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xbmMIie via IFTT...Read More
Intimate image abuse: His confession protected him
Georgie received an anonymous tip-off on Facebook that intimate photos of her were being shared online. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
'Young people may have 10-plus careers in their lifetime'
A charity competition is encouraging school kids to get entrepreneurial and make their own products. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Bitcoin cash machines ordered to shut down in UK
The Financial Conduct Authority warns that all crypto-ATMs in the UK are operating illegally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cp...Read More
Zoe Covid-tracking app loses government funding
Zoe app co-founder says it could have been the tool to protect the UK from the next pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7x...Read More
War in Ukraine: Facebook accused of 'extremism' over Russia policy
Meta says it will allow users in some countries to call for violence against Russian soldiers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/H...Read More
War in Ukraine: Facebook to allow calls for violence against Putin
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, will "temporarily" make allowances for some violent speech. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack
Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down. from BBC News - Tech...Read More
The Matrix Resurrections: How we made the visual effects
VFX Supervisor Huw Evans tells the BBC about the challenges of recreating a world from 20 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Huawei board members resign over silence on Ukraine
The two directors are unhappy about the the company's failure to quickly condemn Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
French drone firm boss: 'Why I act like a kid'
Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of French drone specialists Parrot, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/z...Read More
Online Safety Bill tweaked to target scam ads
Social media sites may soon be legally required to stop scam adverts under new online safety laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Russia-Ukraine: Is internet on verge of break-up?
The global internet is under threat as the conflict in Ukraine continues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G2d0cun via IFTTT Read More
Telegram founder commits to Ukraine user privacy
The messaging app's Russian-born co-founder says: "Privacy is sacred - now more than ever". from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Crypto platform blocks thousands of Russia-linked wallets
Trading platform Coinbase says it has blocked 25,000 wallet addresses related to Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CdbPzgI...Read More
Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?
Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/S...Read More
The sophisticated tech predicting if an advert will work
Ad-testing firms are using real-time software, webcams to find out if ads resonate with customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
TikTok stops new content being uploaded in Russia
The video streaming platform says it is protecting users while it assesses Russia's new "fake news" laws. from BBC News - Te...Read More
Ukraine war: President Zelensky invites Elon Musk to visit
Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Ukraine minister Mykhailo Fedorov: "Tech is the best solution against tanks"
Ukraine's youngest cabinet minister, 31-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov, is leading a cyber-battle against Russia. from BBC News - Technolog...Read More
The young Ukrainians battling pro-Russian trolls
Conspiracy theories and trolls are adding to the chaos of war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UjLNdoc via IFTTT Read More
Ukraine war: The TikToker spreading viral videos
A Ukrainian 20-year-old has had tens of millions of views on videos she's shared of fighting there. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Ukraine says it is fighting first 'hybrid war'
Alongside the conventional war in Ukraine, a cyber-conflict is also being fought, says the government. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Microsoft stops selling products in Russia
The tech giant will no longer sell products and services there following the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Fitbit recalls Ionic watch following skin burns
The US regulator received more than 70 reports of burn injuries from the Fitbit Ionic's battery. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
War in Ukraine: Russia restricts access to BBC in media crackdown
Restrictions are placed on several broadcasters as a law makes it an offence to spread "fake" information. from BBC News - Techn...Read More
Ukraine conflict: Government to sell NFTs to fund war against Russia
The announcement comes just days after Ukraine raised more than £200m in a sale of war bonds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TK...Read More
The shipping giant banking on a greener fuel
Maersk has ordered 12 huge ships that run on methanol rather than marine oil fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FBCOuz4 via ...Read More
Bafta Games Awards: Returnal and It Takes Two lead nominations
The prestigious Bafta Games Awards ceremony will be held in person in London next month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7Ib3Dkz...Read More
Netflix pauses future projects in Russia
US technology giants Netflix and Oracle are the latest to move to distance themselves from Russia from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Ukraine crisis: EA removes Russian teams from Fifa 22 game
The games publisher says it "stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rHwiSfb ...Read More
Ukraine crisis: Satellite data firm asks for war images
The Ukrainian company wants the global community to share photos from its country and Eastern Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Binance boss rejects Russian user crypto ban
The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Ukraine's tech community rises to challenges of war
From an app to alert people to sirens, to organising supplies, tech firms are helping the war effort. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Apple to halt sales and limit services in Russia
Apple is the latest firm to stop selling products in Russia and will limit Apple Pay and other services. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Elon Musk's Starlink arrives in Ukraine but what next?
The SpaceX founder sends Starlink dishes to Ukraine but how do they work and how might they be used? from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
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