Ofcom urged to help end broadband loyalty penalty
Many long-standing customers pay more for broadband and mobile contracts than new customers do. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Starlink: Why is Elon Musk launching thousands of satellites?
The billionaire's SpaceX company hopes to provide an internet service from space. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yo3auQP v...Read More
WhatsApp: We won't lower security for any government
The tech giant's boss says he'd rather see the app blocked than weaken encryption under proposed laws. from BBC News - Technology ...Read More
Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp
The social media platform pauses the rollout of new features after an online community backlash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Facebook owner Meta sees first ever sales decline
The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/beJwv4...Read More
Gaming time has no link with levels of well-being, study finds
Researchers analysed the gaming habits of 39,000 players of big titles such as Animal Crossing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Music industry as tough as it has always been, watchdog says
The Competition and Markets Authority releases its latest report into the impact of streaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/N...Read More
Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner share Instagram criticism
Reality TV stars share post telling Instagram to "stop trying to be TikTok". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RlHMdbG ...Read More
Digital India: How India's digital revolution is connecting millions
Access to the internet has transformed the lives of millions in India. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TzKMqRe via IFTTT Read More
Amazon Prime subscription price raised by £1 a month
The £1-a-month rise comes after years in which the streaming service paid millions for football rights. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge
Big Brother Watch campaigners says the "Orwellian" cameras at Southern Co-op shops breach people's rights. from BBC News - T...Read More
A mind-reading combat jet for the future
The Tempest fighter jet will have artificial intelligence tech to monitor and help the pilot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4J...Read More
Elon Musk denies affair with Google co-founder's wife
The technology multi-billionaire's comments came in response to a report in the Wall Street Journal. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Google rules blocked children's diabetes app
An NHS-recommended app says Google will not permit it to send text message alerts about glucose levels. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
The tech helping to bring you your morning coffee
How Brazil, the world's largest grower of coffee, is turning to technology to boost production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Chess robot breaks seven-year-old boy's finger during Moscow Open
The child was trying to make his next move at the Moscow Open when the robot grabbed him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YCrkQP...Read More
China launches second module for its space station Heavenly Palace
Tiangong or Heavenly Palace is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IJvnKxf via IFTT...Read More
The YouTuber who built a career from true crime and make-up
Bailey Sarian dabbled in YouTube for years before a chance idea led to a new profession. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dNxDg6Q...Read More
Whisky makers are turning their backs on peat
Burning peat has long been a way of adding flavour to whisky but some are now rejected that process. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Aerospace electrified by new technology
Electric and hybrid aircraft are under development which could cut the need for jet fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JPwTiX...Read More
Firms 'going to war' against rivals on social media
The boss of a high-tech monitoring company says some retailers are spreading lies about competitors. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Tinder: Women's safety now at the heart of the app
The technology company is launching a partnership with domestic-violence campaign group No More. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Snap shares slide as advertising slump hits sales
The California-based company is best known for the photo-sharing app Snapchat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8XHakfn via IFTT...Read More
UK blocks University of Manchester sensor deal with Chinese company
The proposed licensing of vision-sensing technology could be a national-security risk, the government says. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
China ride-hailing giant Didi fined $1.2bn after probe
The country's cyber security watchdog launched a probe into the firm just days after its US listing. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Baidu unveils new self-driving taxi in China
Baidu says its latest robo-taxi has the road skills of a driver with 20 years' experience. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/f...Read More
Tesla sells most of its Bitcoin holdings
The deal comes as the value of the cryptocurrency has plunged. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1FQkJns via IFTTT Read More
Heatwave forced Google and Oracle to shut down computers
Record temperatures meant some cooling systems failed at the firm's London data centres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Xbp...Read More
US seizes stolen funds from suspected North Korean hackers
The Department of Justice has already returned ransom payments to two hospitals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/isgwD29 via IF...Read More
Apple settles US butterfly-keyboard legal action for $50m
Apple will pay $50m (£41.6m) over claims its laptop keyboards were unresponsive and unreliable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Rogers outage: Why a network upgrade pushed millions in Canada offline
A Canadian telecoms giant is under pressure to ensure a network crash felt nationwide doesn't happen again. from BBC News - Technology...Read More
Netflix trials charging $2.99 for shared accounts
The streaming service is looking for new ways to make money as it loses subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vdATyk vi...Read More
Netflix loses almost a million subscribers
The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XjDuKmR v...Read More
Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial
Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Why record heat doesn't mean record solar power
Industry experts say it's too hot for solar panels to work to their full capacity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/C43k0Js ...Read More
Apple sued over Apple Pay payment system
The tech company is accused of using its monopoly in the mobile industry to fend off competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...Read More
Amazon targets 10,000 fake review Facebook groups
The groups were offering refunds for products purchased on Amazon once reviews had been posted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Anti-drone laser weapon hub to be created in Scotland
Defence giant Raytheon plans a centre of excellence in high-energy laser weapons in Livingston. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Russia hits Google with fine for 'illegal content'
Russian regulator says the content included "fake" reports that discredited Russia's military. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Uber to pay $2.2m to disabled riders over wait fees
The move settles claims that its wait time fees discriminated against passengers with disabilities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Government says video game loot boxes will not be regulated
Instead it told the video game industry to take action to protect young people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/M0p4cmV via IFT...Read More
Microsoft launches simulator to train drone AI systems
It hopes the platform will let firms train drones and air taxis virtually without risking crashes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
UK set to have world's biggest automated drone superhighway
Reading, Cambridge and Rugby are among the places set to be connected by drones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gQvhjW8 via IF...Read More
Shaking head and mean goose among new emojis
Fewer new emojis will be available for text and online messages than in previous years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q1DXy8d ...Read More
Thousands of users report Twitter outage as app breaks down
Users on mobile devices and desktop were met with blank feeds, logged out and told to "try again later". from BBC News - Technol...Read More
UK tech talent shortage threatens to stifle growth in the industry
Despite well-paid jobs, there is not enough talent to fill vacancies, an industry body says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1Qs...Read More
Bill Gates vows to drop off world's rich list
The Microsoft co-founder says he will move a further $20bn into his philanthropic foundation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9o...Read More
Netflix and Microsoft team up for cheaper plan with adverts
In April, the firm said subscriber numbers had fallen for the first time in more than a decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...Read More
Uber sued by 550 women over sexual assault claims
The ride-hailing giant said last month that it received 998 reports of sexual assault incidents in 2020. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Online Safety Bill put on hold until new prime minister in place
The bill's passage through Parliament has been delayed until MPs return from summer break. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4...Read More
BMW introduces new heated seat subscription in UK
The company says the £15 per month payment allows UK drivers to "experiment" with features. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Hands-on with the Nothing 1 phone
UK company Nothing's first handset features hundreds of LED lights and has had 200,000 pre-orders. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn takeover deal
The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Rogers outage: Millions to get credits over internet and mobile blackout
The disruption - which lasted for over 15 hours - affected transport, banking and emergency services. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Australia probes retail giants Bunnings and Kmart over customer 'faceprints'
The use of facial recognition technology by two retail giants is unethical, an advocacy group says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Heardle Spotify move hits sour note with some fans
Streamer Spotify says the interactive song-guessing game it has bought is a tool for music discovery. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Nothing phone quirky design aims to light up market
UK company Nothing's first handset, with distinctive notification lights, has had 200,000 pre-orders. from BBC News - Technology https...Read More
Zephyr breaks own record for longest unmanned flight
The Airbus Zephyr S unmanned aircraft beat the record it set in 2018, flight-tracking data suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
How streaming videos gives a Danish city hot water
A datacentre is cooling its servers while providing nearby residents with heating. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5sm9WRq via ...Read More
Lofi Girl: YouTube sorry for taking down music stream
The hugely popular music stream is taken down after a bogus copyright claim against it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Rf02bCv ...Read More
EE to block pirate music mobile sites and apps
EE plans to extend a court-ordered home-broadband ban on pirate music websites to its mobile network. from BBC News - Technology https://i...Read More
Can the right smell make you more productive?
With more people working from home there's growing interest in making the home smell better. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Twitter shares fall as Elon Musk backs out of deal
The social media site is threatening the multi-billionaire with legal action after his U-turn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/S...Read More
Predatory Sparrow: Who are the hackers who say they started a fire in Iran?
Experts are asking who is behind Predatory Sparrow, the group which says it started a fire in an Iranian factory. from BBC News - Technolo...Read More
Neill Blomkamp: Why I am making video game Off The Grid
The free-to-play game, featuring a narrative element, will see 150 players fight to be the last one. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
How science is making chocolate taste even better
Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift...Read More
Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems
Better data and real-time software is allowing companies to improve the precision of flood warnings. from BBC News - Technology https://if...Read More
Uber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber
Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pOX5jz...Read More
Elon Musk ends $44bn bid to buy Twitter
The Tesla chief says he is backing out of the deal, alleging multiple breaches of agreement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0MC...Read More
Security warning after sale of stolen Chinese data
Public bodies are told to be on guard after hacker tries to sell data of one billion Chinese citizens. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Ukraine sent dozens of 'dronations' to build army of drones
The country hopes to collect thousands of hobbyist and commercial drones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0E5ZcPK via IFTTT Read More
Theranos exec Sunny Balwani convicted of fraud
He and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes ran the Silicon Valley company as a couple before its implosion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
Elon Musk became father of twins last year, say reports
The Tesla chief executive says he is trying "to help the underpopulation crisis" in the world. from BBC News - Technology https:...Read More
Calls for downblousing to be made a criminal offence in England and Wales
The Law Commission wants to strengthen the law to protect victims of intimate image abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1Jch7...Read More
Apple launches Lockdown Mode to block spyware attacks on at-risk users
The new feature will be available in the autumn and comes after its devices were successfully targeted. from BBC News - Technology https:/...Read More
Twitter challenges India order to take down tweets
Twitter has petitioned a court challenging "several" orders to take down content on its platform. from BBC News - Technology htt...Read More
Tech firms told to do better on child abuse images
The government is giving Ofcom extra powers to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
NHS trials using drones to deliver chemotherapy drugs
A pilot scheme will courier chemotherapy drugs from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight, NHS England says. from BBC News - Technology https://...Read More
Army's YouTube and Twitter accounts hacked
The British Army says it is investigating after videos and posts for cryptocurrency appeared on its accounts. from BBC News - Technology h...Read More
MPs call for UK ban on two Chinese CCTV firms
Sixty-seven MPs and Lords have said Hikvision and Dahua surveillance equipment should be banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt...Read More
Missing Cryptoqueen: Is Dr Ruja Ignatova the biggest Bitcoin holder?
As the FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to its most wanted list, new findings suggest she amassed billions in Bitcoin. from BBC News - Technology ht...Read More
Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted
Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....Read More
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