Rebecca Longwell: May 2017

Wednesday 31 May 2017

Basildon Council fined £150,000 for traveller family data breach

The council published sensitive personal information about the family's disabilities on its website.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-40110726

China data protection tightened in new laws

Companies will be banned from collecting and selling their users' personal data under the new law.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40106826

Messaging app Telegram centrepiece of IS social media strategy

The Islamic State group relies on encrypted messaging app Telegram to spread its message digitally.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39743252

Tube tunnel wi-fi plan to be launched

Commuters can currently use their phones at station concourses and platforms but not in tunnels.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40107174

ReMarkable digital notepad 'feels like real paper'

A Norwegian start-up is developing a digital paper tablet it hopes will appeal to "paper people".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40107097

German court rejects parents' access to dead teenager's Facebook account

German court denies request from parents who wanted to check if daughter was being bullied.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40106526

Hacked plastic surgery photos published online

Clients of a Lithuanian clinic from across Europe report receiving ransom demands for their data.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40106823

'Cash for hacking tools' sparks debate

Security researchers consider buying undetected software security vulnerabilities from a notorious group of hackers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40107093

BBC to stream election debate via Twitter for first time

The BBC will stream its election debate on Wednesday night on Twitter, in a broadcasting first for the corporation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/40104187

Estonia’s robot graffiti artists

Each drop of paint is sprayed individually building the picture dot by dot.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40046495

Bullying 'real issue' for young people playing online games

A study carried out by an anti-bullying charity found that 57% of the young people it surveyed had experienced bullying online when playing games.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40102262

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Facebook sorry for Tiananmen picture frame rejection

It has since allowed a Hong Kong activist to reference the massacre on his profile picture.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-40102562

'One in two' young online gamers bullied, report finds

Online games are rife with abusive chat, according to an anti-bullying charity

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40092541

Uber fires self-driving car engineer amid legal fight with Google

Anthony Levandowski has declined to testify in the case over self-driving car technology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40097286

Robotic reverend blesses worshippers in eight languages

BlessU-2 has been installed in Wittenberg, the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation 500 years ago.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40101661

Swiss court convicts man over 'defamatory' Facebook likes

The Zurich court said by "liking" defamatory Facebook posts, the man "endorsed" the content.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40097792

Ukraine raids offices of 'Russian Google'

Russian search firm Yandex denies accusations of giving user data to Russian security services.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40094663

Millions of Android phones hit by 'Judy' malware

About 50 apps contain the code, which makes its creators money by generating fraudulent ad clicks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40092540

Liverpool One shopping centre screen 'hacked'

The large billboard-type display was apparently hacked over the weekend.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40092037

Chinese lesbian dating app Rela shuts down

Rela is no longer available in app stores and its website and Sina Weibo account have been deleted.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40092070

Shadow Brokers move bitcoins after hacking tool auction

The money was apparently moved by the hackers who released the tool used in the WannaCry ransomware.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40092030

Monday 29 May 2017

WannaCry ransom notice analysis suggests Chinese link

Researchers say the WannaCry ransom note was poorly translated - possibly using Google Translate.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40085241

BA boss 'won't resign' over flight chaos

Chief executive Alex Cruz says flight disruption at Heathrow and Gatwick had nothing to do with cost cutting.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40083778

Sunday 28 May 2017

BA flight disruption at Heathrow set for third day

Some short-haul flights from Heathrow continue to be disrupted by a worldwide computer crash.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40081112

Hay Festival 2017: Stephen Fry's warning for the web

Delivering a lecture at the Hay Festival, the actor said society could face "dire consequences".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40076701

Saturday 27 May 2017

BA aims to resume most UK flights

A massive IT systems failure led to all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick being cancelled on Saturday.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40074751

British Airways: Computer problems cause flight delays

The airline apologises for the "IT outage", which is affecting passengers at a number of airports.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40069865

Friday 26 May 2017

Glitch hits Pension Regulator website

Thousands of businesses face fines as a result of a faulty server at the Pension Regulator.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40051306

Net neutrality: 'Dead people' signing FCC consultation

Campaigners say 'hundreds' have complained about their details being used to post fake comments.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40057855

General election 2017: Workers' rights v robo jobs - a quandary for all campaigns

Artificial intelligence will have a huge impact on jobs - so are the parties still committed to it?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39997779

Subtitling systems contain 'widespread' security threat

Four popular media players are vulnerable to attack because of flaws, a security firm warns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40058175

Disney's Bob Iger says the film hack threat was a hoax

Chief executive Bob Iger said the company doesn't believe a ransom demand was genuine as "nothing has happened".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40057166

Theresa May: Online extremism 'must be tackled'

The PM says the fight against so-called Islamic State is "moving from the battlefield to the internet".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-40052471

Thursday 25 May 2017

Russian postal service 'hit by WannaCry'

Three employees claim service still suffering from the effects of the global ransomware attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40044251

Ancestry.com denies exploiting users' DNA

The genealogy service says it is changing its terms and conditions after being criticised.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40045942

'Thousands' of known bugs found in pacemaker code

Thousands of bugs have been found in the code used to keep pacemakers functioning, say researchers

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40042584

Fitness trackers 'poor at measuring calories burned'

But they are accurate at measuring heart rate, a study of seven devices has found.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40030457

Apple's Jonathan Ive says immigration vital for UK firms

Sir Jonathan Ive says Britain must keep its doors open to top talent if tech firms are to thrive.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40042541

Google AI defeats human Go champion

Chinese Go player Ke Jie has lost two games of Go to Google's artificial intelligence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40042581

Wednesday 24 May 2017

Rocket Lab: New Zealand space launch is first from a private site

The test launch is a step towards sending small satellites into orbit for cheap on a frequent basis.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39971843

Robot police officer goes on duty in Dubai

People will be able to use it to report crimes, pay fines and get information in Arabic and English.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40026940

Serena Williams takes on new challenge in Silicon Valley

The tennis player has been appointed to the board of SurveyMonkey and pledged to fight for diversity.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40027711

Wales flag emoji arrives on tablets and smartphones

Technology companies will now be able to introduce the flag to their software.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-40032325

Nokia 3310 sparks wave of nostalgia as it goes on sale

Experts say its success will depend on how much people are willing to pay to indulge their nostalgia.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/40026933

Google plans to track credit card spending

A new product from Google will link the clicks on ads with offline spend to prove digital ads work.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40027706

Digital currencies hit record highs

Why digital currencies are hitting record highs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40021902

Tuesday 23 May 2017

Just A Baby app matches hopeful parents

A new dating app lets people search for sperm and egg donors, surrogate mothers and lovers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40012993

Samsung S8 'eye security' fooled by photo

Iris-scanning technology on the Galaxy S8 is spoofed using a photograph and a contact lens.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40012990

Microsoft launches new Surface Pro

It's being claimed the tablet is 2.5 times faster than the Pro 3, with a battery that will last 70% longer.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40011777

Google's AI takes on champion in fresh Go challenge

Google's AI system AlphaGo wins the first of three matches against Go world champion Ke Jie.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40012617

Apple and Nokia to 'co-operate' after settling patent row

The two technology firms have ended a dispute over the use of Nokia's patents.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40012987

WannaCry attack 'linked' to North Korea hacking group

Tools that helped WannaCry spread were also used in attacks linked to North Korea, says security firm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40010996

Monday 22 May 2017

Amazon adds live TV channels to Prime Video

Live channels including Eurosport and Discovery will be offered for an extra fee.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39979009

Bitcoin hits $2,000 trading high point

The virtual currency is proving popular but rival crypto-cash systems are catching up fast.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39997585

Virtual rabbits 'culled' in Second Life

Thousands of bunnies have "starved" after their food supply was cut off.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39999809

Windows 7 hardest hit by WannaCry worm

More than two-thirds of all machines hit by WannaCry ran the eight-year-old software, say experts

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39997581

UK firm designs 'world's most affordable solar lamp'

Manchester's Inventid designed the SM100 solar light, which retails for $5 in African countries.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39997859

Leaks 'expose peculiar Facebook moderation policy'

The "inconsistent" rules used to judge and censor content on Facebook are exposed, claim insiders.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39997579

Friday 19 May 2017

General election 2017: Illegal content sanctions threat

Digital providers may have to help fund measures to combat online crime and harmful practices.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39974927

Text-to-switch plan for mobile users

Ofcom wants to make it easier for people to switch operator - but it has ruled out a simpler option.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39972720

London City first in UK to get remote air traffic control

London City Airport flights will be directed by controllers using a remote system 80 miles away.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39960993

FCC votes to overturn net neutrality rules

Critics say changing the rules may mean some data travels on "fast lanes".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39973787

Thursday 18 May 2017

BBC fools HSBC voice recognition security system

A reporter's twin foiled the HSBC security measure by mimicking his brother's voice.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39965545

Electoral Commission wants powers to tackle election meddling from abroad

A probe into the political use of private data has been opened by the information commissioner.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-39946801

App maker's code stolen in malware attack

The FBI is investigating and Apple are looking out for malicious versions of the apps after the theft.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/39960721

EU fines Facebook over 'misleading' WhatsApp data claim

The social media giant is fined for providing "misleading" information during its takeover of WhatsApp.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39958630

India's Zomato says data from 17 million users stolen

Payment-related information is safe as it was stored separately, global restaurant guide Zomato says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-39958308

Wednesday 17 May 2017

Google Expedition brings 3D objects to classrooms

Google Expedition brings 3D objects to classrooms with augmented reality. The technology was shown off at Google I/O, the company's annual developers' conference in Silicon Valley.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39958089

DocuSign users sent phishing emails after data breach

The electronic signature service provider says no other user information was accessed during the breach.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39934832

Brazilian YouTube stars' zany investment lessons

A number of popular Brazilian YouTube stars are using zany methods to teach fellow citizens about finance.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39887864

Cage director charged for failing to disclose passwords

The international director for Cage could face prison for failing to disclose digital passwords.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39947993

Net neutrality 'bots' spam US regulator

Bot activity is apparently detected on a US regulator's website over proposed changes to net neutrality rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39950399

Election candidates warned about phishing attempts

Recent MPs and other candidates in the UK general election are warned about malicious emails.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39947628

Twitter user numbers overtaken by China's Sina Weibo

Chinese micro-blogging site boasts 340 million active monthly users in first three months of 2017.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39947442

Two Britons arrested in Thailand over football streaming

Two British men and one Thai man are arrested after the Premier League made a complaint to Thai authorities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39947622

Echopixel - the new 3D image tool for surgeons

Echopixel allows surgeons to view and interact with a patient's scans in 3D.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39870911

Tuesday 16 May 2017

HP unveils 'world's largest' single memory computer

The prototype computer, called The Machine, has 160TB of memory.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39936975

ARM to provide chips for brain injury implants

The project could help those with brain or spinal injuries to receive sensory feedback.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39934506

Tinder fights one-man dating platform

The app, called Shinder, has only one available male date.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39936967

WannaCry and the malware hall of fame

How does WannaCry compare with other big malware infections?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39928456

It's time to say goodbye to MP3s - let's look back at its life

One of the main developers of the MP3 digital audio coding format says it has "terminated" its licensing programme.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/39934257

Google DeepMind patient app legality questioned

A leaked letter throws doubt on the legal basis for sharing 1.6 million patient records with DeepMind.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39934316

Ukraine's Petroshenko to block Russian social networks

President Petro Poroshenko slaps a ban on some of the biggest Russian sites, including VK and Yandex.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39934666

Indian teen builds world's 'lightest satellite'

The satellite, made with a 3-D printer, weighs a mere 64 grams and will be launched by Nasa in June.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-39931556

Is this the world’s oldest YouTube star?

A great-grandmother from India is winning hearts with her cooking videos.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39872650

Facebook misses Thai deadline to remove critical content

It had until 10:00 local time (04:00 GMT) to remove content Thailand says violates its strict laws.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39931816

New health scan uses artificial intelligence

California company Forward is launching a medical body and health scan using artificial intelligence and connected tools.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39870910

The secret yearnings of pro-Tory Facebook groups

In hidden Conservative Facebook groups, they celebrate a female Conservative Prime Minister - just not the one currently in office.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-39897188

HTC unveils 'squeezy' phone for selfies

The U11 has a pressure-sensitive edge that triggers the camera when squeezed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39929408

Monday 15 May 2017

Gene genie

DNA-testing kits for health and fitness are growing in popularity, but is it all hype?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39923323

Uber must return stolen files to Waymo, US judge orders

US judge bars an Uber engineer from certain work and says it must hand back confidential files.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39930132

Watch what happens when ransomware hits

An ethical hacking expert demonstrates what happens when the WannaCry ransomware hits a PC.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-39928160

Hi-tech car alerts Craigavon police to drunk driver

The vehicle automatically phoned emergency services when the drink driver crashed, police say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-39919702

Global manhunt for WannaCry creators

Investigators have few clues as they seek to find who was behind the massive attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39924318

NHS cyber-attack: No 'second spike' but disruption continues

Jeremy Hunt says a lack of new attacks is "encouraging", but 16 hospital trusts are still affected.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39918426

Virtual memorial for WW2 code-cracker

Bletchley Park code-cracker Bill Tutte has been commemorated by a recreation of the machine he defeated.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39896389

Cyber-attacks from WannaCry ransomware slow but fears remain

Europe and Asia record fewer WannaCry ransomware attacks, as the hunt for the perpetrator continues.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39920141

Lyft strikes self-driving deal with Google's Waymo

The ride hailing company joins forces with Google-owned Waymo to help develop self-driving vehicles.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39920219

Should you pay the WannaCry ransom?

As ransomware infections spread, it is important to know what to do, and not do, if you get it.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39920269

Ransomware cyber-attack: Who has been hardest hit?

The WannaCry cyber-attack has affected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries, Europol says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-39919249

Could these mini reactors replicate the power of the Sun?

Tokamak Energy thinks its mini fusion generators will allow the company to test ideas faster than their competitors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39857917

A sex doll that can talk - but is it perfect Harmony?

The BBC visits a factory in California which is making a new AI-enabled sex doll called Harmony.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39859939

Sunday 14 May 2017

Ransomware cyber-attack a wake-up call, Microsoft warns

The warning comes amid fears of further ransomware attacks worldwide as people return to work.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39915440

NHS cyber-attack: More ransomware cases 'likely on Monday'

More disruption could follow, possibly on "a significant scale", the UK cyber-security agency warns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39916778

Ransomware cyber-attack threat escalating - Europol

The EU police chief says Friday's ransomware attack hit more than 200,000 victims in 150 countries.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39913630

Cyber-attack: Firms 'must patch before Monday morning'

Europol director Rob Wainwright said there was an escalating threat worldwide.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39913487

Toyota 'backs flying car project' in Japan

The Skydrive car uses drone technology, and has three wheels and four rotors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39913652

Saturday 13 May 2017

How to protect yourself online

The BBC's Chris Foxx has three tips to keep you and you information secure.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39911310

Next cyber-attack could be imminent, warn experts

Computer experts warn a follow-up to the global ransomware outbreak could hit by Monday.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39911385

Global cyber-attack: Security blogger halts ransomware 'by accident'

A researcher who stopped the global cyber-attack believes the coder behind it made a mistake.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39907049

Cyber-attack: Europol says it was unprecedented in scale

Europe's police agency says a "complex international investigation" is needed to catch the culprits.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39907965

The rise of the tweenage vlogger

Nikki Lilly is one of an army of children taking YouTube by storm, but she is not your average vlogger.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39641264

YouTube star Justin Escalona's vlogging tips

Film-maker Justin Escalona shares his advice for anybody wanting to start video blogging.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39793179

Friday 12 May 2017

NHS cyber-attack: 'The next step for organised crime'

Cyber-crime experts say that we could see more of the cyber attacks that crippled NHS computers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39905839

Ransomware attacks reported in Europe

A series of ransomware attacks have been reported at organisations in a number of European countries.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39901382

NHS England hit by 'cyber-attack'

NHS services across England hit by IT failure, believed to be caused by a large-scale cyber-attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39899646

Facebook SOS as burglar found in pub

Police had told the pub owner they did not consider it was an emergency.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-39869308

Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.25m trucks over software error

Fiat Chrysler says it is recalling more than 1.25m pickup trucks worldwide over the problem.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39898319

Smartphones that charge in five minutes 'could arrive next year'

An Israeli start-up claims its fast-charging smartphone batteries could appear in products next year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39895898

How police train to tackle hackers

Rory Cellan-Jones joins police officers at a cyber-security boot camp, as they enter a hacker's hotel room.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39898829

How do you catch cyber criminals?

Rory Cellan-Jones joined a police training exercise aimed at helping detectives prevent cybercrime.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39893984

Improbable boss: Future of games 'very exciting'

Computer games are more important than people think, says the co-founder of Improbable.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39894562

IS-linked propaganda outlet moves to Instagram

The Nashir News Agency said it was experimenting with the platform before Instagram shut it down.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39883233

Thursday 11 May 2017

Thailand warns Facebook to block content critical of the monarchy

Any comment critical of the monarchy can result in prosecution and long prison sentences.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39893073

Man to pay $300,000 in damages for hacking employer

A former private security officer in California manipulated payroll records and stole confidential data.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39883229

Met Police use of Indian hackers probed by watchdog

The Police watchdog has launched an investigation following an anonymous tip-off.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-39885655

Chinese hackers must pay $9m over insider trading scam

The men stole confidential information that helped them profit on the stock market, prosecutors say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39883224

European court aide rules Uber is a transport company

The adviser's ruling has implications for the way the ride-sharing company operates across Europe.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39882766

Facebook prunes 'shocking' news feed posts

Posts that lead to shocking adverts will be culled from the content put on users' news feeds. the social network says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39882764

Pokemon Go: Russian blogger sentenced

A court says he insulted religious believers over a video of himself playing the game in a church.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39881444

Scientists 3D-print transparent glass

The technique could be used to print anything from photographic lenses to glass sheets for buildings. BBC Click finds out more.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39870829

Wednesday 10 May 2017

Nuisance call firm Keurboom hit with record fine

Keurboom Communications is ordered to pay £400,000 after making 100 million unsolicited calls.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39877362

Snap shares slide as growth slows

Snapchat's number of daily active users rose just 5% to 166 million in the first quarter of 2017.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39877725

Retro tech: When the pager was king

A look back at the must-have gadget of the early 90s, after Vodafone announces plans to close its pager business in the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39874399

Vodafone to close down pager business after CMA shock

Vodafone pulls the sale of its paging business and will close it under the threat of a competition probe.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39868449

Chicago battling violence with crime-predicting tech

Police in Chicago are turning to big data and technology to help predict where and when violent crime might occur. BBC Click finds out more.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39748345

Lone workers' phone has red alarm button

Social workers, carers and construction workers are phone company Domo's new target market.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39858388

Tuesday 9 May 2017

Durham Police AI to help with custody decisions

Durham police are readying an artificial intelligence system to help officers make custody decisions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39857645

Macron Leaks

The US alt-right, WikiLeaks and bots helped to amplify the leaked emails from the Emmanuel Macron campaign.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-39845105

Chicken nugget tweet breaks Twitter record

Carter Wilkerson's plea for chicken nuggets retweeted more than record-breaking Oscars selfie.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39653811

FCC website 'targeted by attack' after John Oliver comments

Affected pages became unavailable as a result of attacks, not because of heavy traffic, the FCC says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39855490

Microsoft makes emergency security fix

The update fixes a flaw that could allow someone to hack your computer with an email - even if you don't open it.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39856391

O2 to scrap Europe roaming fees

From June, Pay Monthly and Business customers will be able to use their UK plans in 47 countries for no extra charge.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39856384

China's Alipay takes on Apple in US expansion

The online payment firm strikes a deal to give Chinese tourists access to four million American retailers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39853237

Monday 8 May 2017

Facebook must delete hate postings, Austria court rules

An Austrian court rules that messages seen as hate speech against a politician should be removed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39852623

X-37B space plane returns after two-year secret mission

What was the US Air Force's X-37B doing during its almost two years in orbit?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/39826203

US Air Force's secretive space plane lands after two years in orbit

After almost two years in orbit, the X-37B Orbit Test Vehicle has returned to Earth - but what has it been doing?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/39843333

USA Today asks FBI to fight Facebook bots

The US newspaper's Facebook page is swamped with fake users, its parent company says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39847735

Google Street View used to discover 'lost' cycle ways

A historian uses the Google Maps feature to locate miles of forgotten cycle ways up and down the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39847740

Google Docs phishing email 'cost Minnesota $90,000'

The state of Minnesota was among various parties affected by the scam email, which was sent to one million people.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39845545

£38m to make technology for 5G

The funding is to make compound semiconductors in Newport, creating highly skilled jobs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-39837876

Guardian Soulmates users hit with spam after data exposure

Users are targeted with spam emails after "human error" led to email addresses and user IDs being exposed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39843895

Child abuse site creator jailed for 30 years

Almost 300 children have been identified or rescued after child abuse site was closed, says the FBI.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39844265

Virtual reality comes to the pub

Playing darts in pubs could soon be replaced by playing in virtual reality instead.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39785548

Automation poses a high risk to 1.2m Scottish jobs, report says

A think tank says 46% of jobs in Scotland are at "high risk" of automation in the period up to 2030.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-39830113

Cloned cars sold in Greater Manchester eBay scam

A retired police officer is among victims who have been conned out of tens of thousands of pounds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-39792644

Sunday 7 May 2017

Facebook publishes fake news ads in UK papers

Adverts contain a list of ten things to look out for when deciding whether a story is genuine.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39840803

Friday 5 May 2017

Debenhams Flowers data breach hits 26,000

Customers of the main Debenhams.com website have not been affected by the incident.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39818436

Lost at the airport? This robot can help

The robot that helps people lost in the airport or the shopping mall.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39822337

Donkey Kong and Pokemon join gaming hall of fame

Halo: Combat Evolved and Street Fighter II also honoured with places in the permanent exhibition.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39817313

Facebook shuts Oculus VR movie studio

The Story Studio won an Emmy for one movie made specifically to watch on a VR headset.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39816382

Investigatory Powers: 'Real-time surveillance' in draft update

The proposal is included in a leaked paper outlining new surveillance powers for UK authorities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39817300

The self-balancing, sprinting robot and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39748347

Uber faces criminal probe in US over 'greyball' code

The inquiry will look into Uber's use of software that helped it spot and avoid official scrutiny.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39816378

Most US homes have mobiles but no landline

Widespread cable provision means many can get broadband without needing a landline.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39807186

Thursday 4 May 2017

'Unlock iPhone', says judge in US sextortion case

A reality TV star accused of extortion may face jail if she does not give officials access to her phone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39804358

WhatsApp offline for several hours

The instant messaging app was unavailable to users around the world for several hours on Wednesday.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39804024

Nasa runs competition to help make old Fortran code faster

Two coders will share a $55,000 prize for what a Nasa official calls the "ultimate 'geek' dream assignment.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39803425

Dashboard box encourages cleaner, smoother driving

A dashboard device called Lightfoot seeks to make people smoother, more fuel-efficient drivers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39792384

Wednesday 3 May 2017

Google Docs users hit by phishing scam

Google says it has taken action after a fake email was sent to users of its online documents service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39798022

Facebook nears 2 billion monthly users

Profits at Facebook jump on the back of higher advert revenues from its ever-growing user base.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39800382

Bionic hand 'sees and grabs' objects automatically

The hand is programmed to react within milliseconds and perform four different "grasps".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-39797011

Facebook hires 3,000 to spot self-harm videos

Mark Zuckerberg said it had been "heartbreaking" to hear of murder and suicide broadcast on Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39793175

China announces tighter regulations for online news

Editors must be government approved, and staff trained, assessed and accredited by the authorities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39791781

Retro tech: A look back at flying cars

How flying cars have gone from being a science fiction fantasy to almost becoming a reality, as seen through the BBC archive.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39793025

Facebook top 10 concert lists may be security risk

Pause before revealing your favourite gigs online - as you may be compromising your bank account.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39791875

Tuesday 2 May 2017

Etsy chief executive quits after quarterly loss

The online marketplace, known as the eBay for craft, also announces a round of job cuts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39788958

UK's best and worst cities for 4G mobile coverage revealed

Consumer group Which? calls for reform after a report reveals mobile coverage variations.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39782636

We sold our home to build a social network

The Hughes family want to take on the tech giants.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39744294

Apple sees surprise fall in iPhone sales

Shares in Apple fall in after-hours trading after it reports lower iPhone sales than a year ago.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39786961

Samsung self-driving car trial in South Korea approved

The technology giant says the trial is intended to develop its AI and deep learning software.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39779208

DaddyOFive parents lose custody 'over YouTube pranks'

The parents faced criticism over videos that some called "abusive" and which sometimes showed their children in tears.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39783670

Microsoft unveils new Windows 10 for schools

The move is designed to help the firm compete better with Google in the schools market.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39779095

China to launch Wikipedia rival in 2018

More than 20,000 people are hired to work on the project, to help guide "the public and society".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39779088

Eight years for 'USB cufflink' terrorist

The Cardiff man used a James Bond-style USB cufflink to store extremist data.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-39736792

Tinder investigates after 40,000 profile pics snatched

The dataset included profile pictures of men and women in the San Francisco Bay Area - but it has now been removed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39778568

Meet Sally, the salad-making robot

A salad-making robot which is able to hold 21 fresh ingredients has been developed by a California-based food robotics company. BBC Click finds out more.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39743868