Rebecca Longwell: June 2017

Friday 30 June 2017

Fifty years of colour TV

Colour television turns 50 but did you know thousands of people are still watching in black and white?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40462275

Jean-Claude Juncker: I don't own a smartphone

Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, is resisting the march of technology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40459504

One $100m grant, eight life-changing ideas: Which would you choose?

The John and Catherine MacArthur Foundation is awarding a huge grant for a project which will make "real and measurable progress in solving a critical problem of our time".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-40459052

Property website Zillow backs down in row with McMansion Hell blog

The satirical blog had faced the threat of legal action from Zillow over use of photographs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40456033

UK PlayStation Network fans using PayPal have their accounts suspended by Sony

Some UK PlayStation Network users who use PayPal have their accounts suspended, meaning they can't play online.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40455433

Facebook drone in successful test flight

Aquila flew for one hour and 46 minutes and landed safely in the Arizona desert, says social network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40456093

Caversham florists besieged with calls in phone scam

Confused customers are bombarding a florist in Caversham with hundreds of calls because of a scam.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-40445370

Germany votes for 50m euro social media fines

Social media companies face penalties of up to 50m euros if they fail to remove illegal content quickly.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40444354

Stormzy and other celebrities tweet bullied school boy

Chris Hope-Smith asked people on Twitter to send positive messages to his son, Ollie.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-40451616

Thursday 29 June 2017

Citizens Advice warning over 'phantom goods' scams

Cars, flights, and insurance are sold at bargain prices online, but some do not exist so buyers lose out.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40441361

Online fraud 'overlooked' by government says watchdog

The growing problem needs "an urgent response" coordinated by the Home Office, says the NAO.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40452592

Government data site user details leak

Usernames and email addresses for data.gov.uk users are found on an unsecured website.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40443601

Instagram mission to remove all offensive comments to combat online bullying

Human employees are training computer systems to recognise offensive comments posted on photos on social media.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40448626

Cyber-attack was about data and not money, say experts

They point to "aggressive" features of the malware that make it impossible to revive key files.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40442578

Telegram registers with Russian regulator

The founder of the encrypted messaging app agrees to comply with new data laws - for now.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40443599

Malawi and Unicef launch drone air corridor

The site will also be open to universities and other partners to explore the use of drones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-40441790

US woman shoots boyfriend in YouTube stunt

A teenager killed her boyfriend as he held a thick book to his chest, believing it would stop the bullet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40438207

US holds off expanding airline laptop ban as new rules laid out

The feared extension is not included in a raft of strict new screening rules on flights into the US.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40437926

Wednesday 28 June 2017

Inmarsat's European short-haul wifi spacecraft launches

The UK's biggest space company takes the next step in its project to boost wifi in planes over Europe.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-40435832

The one law of robotics: Humans must flourish

Can we simplify the laws of robotics, governing the intelligent machines we will soon live alongside?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40423595

Ocado demos driverless delivery van in London

Ocoado's driverless pod is designed to deliver goods but is not big enough for the weekly shop.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40421100

Under-screen fingerprint sensor unveiled

Qualcomm and Vivo show off a prototype phone that hides its fingerprint sensor beneath its display.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40433954

Ironing robot tackles creased clothes

A humanoid robot that can iron clothes is being developed in Spain.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40435011

Tax software blamed for cyber-attack spread

Was the cyber-attack that hit countries around the world sourced in malware-laden tax software?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40428967

Arrests in UK over Microsoft scam calls

Two men and two women are arrested after a probe into an IT support scam.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40430048

This man had the chip from his travel card implanted under his skin

Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow asked a professional piercer to put his Opal card chip into his left hand.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40429477

Tuesday 27 June 2017

Facebook hits two billion users

A quarter of the world's population now use the social network every month.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40424769

Google's giant penalty: the internet reacts

A 2.4bn euro fine is celebrated by Google's critics, but others view the punishment as misjudged.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40418197

Ukraine hit by major cyber-attack

Banks, retailers, energy firms and the airport appear to have been targeted by a malware attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40416611

Volvo's driverless cars 'confused' by kangaroos

The way the marsupials move makes it hard for the computers to work out how to respond, Volvo says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40416606

Google hit with record EU fine over Shopping service

The European Commission fines Google €2.4bn ($2.7bn; £2.1bn) for favouring its shopping comparison service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40406542

Broadband minister: Getting fast Broadband is a 'choice'

Having super fast broadband is a 'choice' argues former broadband minister

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/40414948

HMS Queen Elizabeth sets sail from Rosyth for sea trials

HMS Queen Elizabeth - the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy - leaves Rosyth for sea trials.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-40402153

Monday 26 June 2017

The first cash machine came into use 50 years ago today

It is 50 years to the day that the first cash machine came into use. How has it changed over the years?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40410238

Scottish areas worst for broadband speeds, says Which?

The slowest speeds in the UK are experienced in three Scottish local authority areas, Which? says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-40408376

The robot that can pick up virtually any object

Scientists at UC Berkeley have created a robot that has learnt to pick up virtually any object.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40409096

Why lionfish are being hunted by robots in Bermuda

Bermuda is using robot technology to control the population of venomous lionfish.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-40303360

Russia targets Telegram app after St Petersburg bombing

A suicide bomber who killed 15 people in St Petersburg used the messaging app, officials say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40404842

Gmail to end ad-targeting email scans

Privacy groups cautiously welcome Google's pledge to end scans of Gmail messages to personalise ads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40404923

Player protests force change on GTA V mod kit

Complaints, negative reviews, and petitions make GTA's publisher end legal action over a popular game add-on

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40404622

How to unlock Harry Potter Easter eggs on social media

It's 20 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone came out.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40403961

Hyperlane: A special lane for self-driving vehicles

A US company is proposing special lanes on roads purely for self-driving vehicles.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40382959

Ohio sites hacked with IS message

Governor John Kasich's site is one of those attacked, posting a threat to President Donald Trump.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40399425

UK's first heart pump targets 2018 clinical trial

Clinical trials are due to begin in late 2018 with the aim of a full rollout two years later.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-40036526

Sunday 25 June 2017

Parliament cyber-attack 'hit up to 90 users'

Fewer than 1% of 9,000 parliamentary accounts were affected, says the House of Commons.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40398696

Parliament hit by 'sustained' cyber-attack

MPs are unable to access emails remotely, as Westminster deals with a hacking attempt made on Friday.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40394074

Friday 23 June 2017

Sheryl Sandberg: Tools like Facebook 'used for evil and good'

How Facebook's new initiative plans to tackle extremist and hate speech online.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40389113

Tech Tent: Uber at a crossroads

On the Tech Tent podcast this week, we explore the stunning resignation of Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40382880

Router hack risk not limited to Virgin Media

A weakness in some Virgin Media routers also affects routers by other providers, experts warn.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40382877

How safe is your internet router?

Virgin Media is warning its customers to change the password on their internet routers. A Which? investigation found its Super Hub 2 router is vulnerable to hackers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40387737

China's 'straddling bus' hits its final roadblock

It seemed like a vision of the future - but China's "straddling bus" is being scrapped for good.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-40365161

Invented in The North: Jet-propelled mobility scooter tested

The scooter reached speeds of up to 70mph during track testing.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-40347489

Snapchat map update raises child safety worries

An update to Snapchat lets people search for schools and see pictures posted by children inside.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40382876

Google scrubs medical records from search

Confidential data about medical conditions and tests will no longer appear in search results.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40380227

WannaCry helps speeding drivers dodge fines in Australia

Australian police cancelled hundreds of speeding fines after noting their systems were infected.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-40363784

Thursday 22 June 2017

Facebook launches initiative to fight online hate speech

In response to UK government criticism, Facebook, launches a programme to tackle hate speech online.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40371869

Mexican president denies spying on journalists, lawyers and activists

Enrique Peña Nieto says his government did not use spyware against journalists, lawyers and activists.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-40376891

Virgin Media urges password change over hacking risk

The company tells 800,000 customers with Super Hub 2 routers to change their passwords immediately.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40371373

Could XPrize tablets replace teachers in Tanzania?

Teams around the world are competing to develop tablet software to replace a teacher in developing countries.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40372053

Yahoo closes internet prodigy's news app

Three years after its high-profile launch, Nick D'Aloisio's News Digest app is being shut down.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40367632

Exploding cream dispenser kills French fitness blogger

The popular Instagram figure was struck in the chest and died of a heart attack, French media say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40362094

Siri storm caused by economist's comments

He apologises for causing any offence after saying he finds a male voice more trustworthy on Siri.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40370641

Amazon accuses Walmart of bullying in cloud computing clash

Clash follows reports of Walmart asking IT suppliers not to use Amazon's cloud computing service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40367626

Two Britons arrested over Microsoft hack

It is believed the men from Sleaford and Bracknell were part of a larger group.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40366823

Sega debuts free classic games on mobiles

Launch sees five titles made available but more will appear every fortnight.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40366819

UK rail ticket machines hit by IT glitch

Rail ticket machines across the UK fell out of service during the morning commute.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40367628

California earthquake alarm sounded - 92 years late

US geologists apologise for issuing warning about a massive earthquake - that struck in 1925.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40366816

Star Trek virtual reality game boldly goes with IBM Watson

IBM Watson is being used in a Star Trek virtual reality video game to decipher players' audio commands.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40357869

Imagination Technologies put up for sale amid Apple row

The UK chip designer, which is in dispute with Apple, says it is in talks with potential bidders.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40364662

Wednesday 21 June 2017

WhatsApp rises as a major force in news media

The private instant messaging app is surging in popularity as a way to share and discuss the news.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40340830

Green light for UK driverless car road trials

A demo in Nuneaton is the last in a series of trials for driverless cars before they move onto public roads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40352887

US official: Russia 'hacked' 21 US states in election

A US official confirms nearly two dozen states were targeted in the US election hack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40357357

Microsoft admits disabling anti-virus software for Windows 10 users

The software giant responds to Kaspersky Lab's anti-trust complaint to the European Commission.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40356889

Google's DeepMind extends controversial Streams app

Musgrove Park Hospital has done a deal with DeepMind to roll out an app to detect kidney failure.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40352885

Hackers claim responsibility for Skype outage

Hacking group CyberTeam says it was behind the Skype connectivity problems over the past two days.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40353764

'Bots used to bias online political chats'

Oxford researchers warn that computational propaganda is a powerful tool against democracy.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40344208

Queen's Speech: Petrol stations must 'go electric'

The Queen's Speech pledges new legislation on driverless and electric cars to make the UK "a world leader".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40352884

Queen's Speech: New data protection law

Plans for new data protection rules in the UK have been outlined in the Queen's Speech.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40353424

Queen's Speech: Bill to secure UK space sector

A government plan to protect the UK's £13.7bn space industry has been laid out in the Queen's Speech.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-40354695

UK hacker exploits online bank loophole to steal £100,000

James Ejankowski bought two cars using money stolen from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banking Group.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40353758

Uber: Travis Kalanick's rollercoaster reign

The crisis at Uber that led to the resignation of its well-know but controversial chief executive.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40352868

Tesco home deliveries hit by computer glitch

A systems failure appears to be affecting deliveries across the country

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40340730

Tuesday 20 June 2017

Netflix lets children call TV shots

The online streaming service is launching programmes whose plots can be determined by their viewers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40340832

VR headset viewers 'barely turn their heads'

Google says most people who watch 360-degree VR videos on YouTube only focus on what's in front of them.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40341519

AI may take your job - in 120 years

Survey looks at what experts working in machine intelligence think about the future of AI.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40345188

Accenture and Microsoft give millions of refugees digital IDs

A digital ID system running on the blockchain is being tested for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40341511

Spotify trials adding 'sponsored songs' to playlists

Only non-subscribers were included in the trial, the company said.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40343385

Fatal Tesla crash driver 'given warnings'

More details about the driver who was killed last year while his car was in autopilot have been published.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40340828

South Korean firm's 'record' ransom payment

Nayana negotiated with hackers who had initially asked for $4.4m to unlock malware-frozen machines.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40340820

Mexico 'spied on journalists, lawyers and activists'

Nine people say the government hacked their phones using software designed to catch terrorists.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-40337770

Monday 19 June 2017

Personal details of nearly 200 million US citizens exposed

Sensitive personal details were available on a cloud server to anyone with the correct link.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40331215

GTA V: Force Hax, Lexicon and Menyoo sites shut down

The Grand Theft Auto cheat websites helped players give themselves lots of extra money in the game.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40329399

Euro MPs back end-to-end encryption for all citizens

A European Parliament committee supports the use of end-to-end encryption and a ban on backdoors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40326544

Swiss supercomputer edges US out of top spot

A hardware upgrade bumps the US to fourth place in the rankings of the world's biggest computers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40325237

Digital technology 'is Scotland's fast-growing sector'

A report forecasts the sector will grow twice as fast as the Scottish economy overall in the years to 2024.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-40307681

Google pledge to tackle YouTube terror videos

Smarter software and human experts will help Google police content glorifying terror and violence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40325233

Airbus unveils 'more efficient' A380 jumbo

The firm says the new plane will burn less fuel and have capacity for 80 more seats.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40321744

Friday 16 June 2017

India internet shutdowns 'violate human rights'

Human Rights Watch says Indian states have imposed 20 temporary internet shutdowns in 2017.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-40298722

Amazon to buy Whole Foods for $13.7bn

The deal marks the biggest push yet by Amazon into traditional bricks and mortar retailing.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40306099

Mobile operator Three fined over 999 call issue

Regulator Ofcom discovered a threat to Three's emergency call access from a single technical fault.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40300361

Legal threat shuts down GTA game toolkit

Complaints have flooded online forums dedicated to GTA after the software kit goes offline.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40301450

Spotify hits more than 140 million users

Losses widen at the music streaming service despite the big jump in paying subscribers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40292725

China's quantum satellite in big leap

Chinese scientists say their experimental Micius spacecraft paves the way for a new kind of internet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-40294795

Birmingham hacker admits stealing US military data

Sean Caffrey, 25, admits stealing hundreds of user accounts from the US Department of Defense.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-40292156

Thursday 15 June 2017

'Little sunfish' robot to swim in to Fukushima reactor

It'll be tough journey - previous robots sent in to the ruined nuclear reactor didn't make it back.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-40298569

UK's fraud hotspots revealed by Which

Norfolk residents fall for dating scams while in Surrey it is financial investment fraud, suggests report.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40272732

E3 2017: Wiggling fingers fire virtual weapons

The sensor-packed Captoglove can control VR games - but is it a smooth experience?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40284714

Uber faces lawsuit over rape investigation

The company is accused of invading the rape victim's privacy.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40296994

Facebook reveals measures to remove terrorist content

Smart software will help the social network tackle posts that promote terror, says the site

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40290258

Top university under 'ransomware' cyber-attack

UCL, one of the world's top ranked universities, has come under a major ransomware cyber-attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-40288548

Prices for fake news campaigns revealed

Underground sites offer to hijack elections, start protests and create celebrities, say researchers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40287399

Microsoft AI plays a perfect game of Ms Pac-Man

A team from Microsoft-owned AI firm Maluuba achieved the perfect score of 999,990.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40287270

NSA links Wannacry worm to North Korea

Hackers known to work for the regime may be behind the virus says the spy agency, though others disagree.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40287390

More cash needed to fix 'failed' farm subsidy IT system

Watchdog warns ministers to target funding so beleaguered farm subsidy IT system is "compliant and secure".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-40274009

Smartphone apps 'bad for my finances'

Two-thirds of those surveyed say apps make it easier to spend, particularly from bed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40278268

Blind gamer is trying to make gaming accessible for all

Blind gamer takes on the biggest games developers to make gaming accessible for all.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40281313

Wednesday 14 June 2017

E3 2017: Light tech lets gamers share one screen

MirraViz lets several gamers use one screen at the same time, without seeing one another's gameplay.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40284350

EU mobile roaming charges scrapped

New rules mean EU citizens can call, text and browse the internet for the same price they pay at home.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40281013

'US rethinks Chinese investment in AI start-ups'

A leaked report suggests US defence officials want more scrutiny of Chinese investment in US technology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40277987

Google AI used to vet New York Times comments

The US newspaper is using algorithms to feature more articles with online discussions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40273830

Wary 'silver surfers' embrace social media

Around nine in 10 baby-boomer net users have a Facebook account, according to a report from Ofcom.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40272729

Pirate Bay liable for copyright, says ECJ

The European ruling is part of a long-running dispute between the platform and a Dutch anti-piracy group.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40272723

Apple's Tim Cook confirms self-driving car plans

Tim Cook says he views Apple's project as being a "core technology".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40272690

Tuesday 13 June 2017

Uber: Travis Kalanick's rollercoaster reign

The billionaire founder of Uber is taking a leave of absence from the lift-sharing platform.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40250731

Super Mario Odyssey given October date by Nintendo

Sales of the Switch console should get a Christmas boost from the release of Super Mario Odyssey.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40262636

Waymo retires Firefly driverless car

The Google firm will concentrate on putting its tech in existing vehicles.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40261009

Child sex offenders using Facebook investigation finds

Profiles belonging to convicted sex offenders on have been found, in breach of the site’s own rules

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40225630

Apple Mac computers targeted by ransomware and spyware

Malicious software targeting Apple's computers is being spread via the "dark web".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40261693

Hello's sleep-tracking Kickstarter hit collapses

Start-up Hello had been personally backed by some of Silicon Valley's biggest names.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40259809

Monday 12 June 2017

EU mobile roaming fees 'may still catch you out'

The consumer group Which? says travellers still need to be aware of the fine print of their tariffs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40248007

E3 2017: Sony teases virtual reality games

The firm also used its E3 show in Los Angeles to unveil several new blockbuster titles for the PS4.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40256118

Gamer gear: Is Razer revolutionary or overpriced?

Fans lust after products from gaming gear firm Razer, but critics say they are overpriced.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-40218662

Uber loses another top executive Emil Michael

Emil Michael, a close ally of boss Travis Kalanick, has left Uber, employees are told.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40254388

Jeremy Corbyn: How Momentum HQ perfected social media outreach

We go inside Momentum headquarters to find out firsthand how they used social media to encourage young people to vote for Jeremy Corbyn.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-40255298

Happy 200th birthday to the bike

To celebrate, here's a look at some of the weirder two-wheelers to hit the streets in the last 200 years.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40252893

ICT services industry

Expenditures of many countries in the ICT sector grow, especially in China, Brazil, and Japan. The governments of these countries are opening new programs to attract investment from foreign corporations and companies. The fact that the ICT services market are growing is a testament to the great growth in business activity and the growth of national infrastructure in East Asia, as well as in Brazil.

E-government programs launched by the Government of India to facilitate the conduct of digital business stimulate investments to the ICT sector. Digital India Company allows the government to handle integrated and optimized data repositories.

New Zealand assigned the task of ICT field developing to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The government of New Zealand enables integrated digital service supply, offering system-broad assurance and delivering stable business economy of USD 100 million per single year by 2017.

Many governments continue to build strong ties with the ICT services industry, and also help agencies in development to identify new growth opportunities and launch new programs.

Governments use information standards for growing interoperability and developing analytical capabilities for the whole public sector. While wake of increasing privacy and security issues, governments work with other judicatures to effectively control cyber security.

Further crucial findings from the research suggest:

The expenses on software are expected to experience substantial rise as companies are embracing digital business plans for outcome-based decisions and technological novelties.

The increasing transparency in the bundling of movable services and pricing lengthwise with the increasing service contractor consolidation is guiding to a lower spending in the information services segment.

The cloud computing sector is anticipated to hold for over 10% of the total investments by 2025 as government companies are moving to ramping up their funds in the cloud technologies to bridge the infrastructure break.

The Asia Pacific countries are expected to be the most rapidly growing countries in terms of investments in the ICT segment; this growth can be assigned to the increasing cooperation between telecommunication service providers, solution producers, and device suppliers.

The necessity to develop an economy behind the oil & gas business has led to considerable industrial changes along with the acceptance of IoT and deepening smart city programs in the MEA region

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NHS ransomware cyber-security hero: I was panicking

The cyber-security expert who defeated the Wannacry attack briefly feared he had helped it spread.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40249259

Sharp sues Hisense over 'shoddily' made TV sets

The electronics company claims its brand could be "destroyed" by TV sets that break US rules on electromagnetic emissions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40246908

Man asks Twitch users to pick shares for $50,000 portfolio

Twitch viewers can vote on stocks and those with the most votes are automatically purchased.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40191510

Islamic State piggybacks Baaz's social mega-feed

An outlet linked to the militants is spreading propaganda via San Francisco-based Baaz's service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40246763

Game-maker blackmailed after design files stolen

Extortionists threaten to release files for CD Projekt's next game, Cyberpunk 2077.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40246904

'Facebook blasphemer' given death penalty

The 30-year-old is accused of posting insulting comments about the Prophet Muhammad.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40246754

3D printed bionic hands trial begins in Bristol

The hands could become available on the NHS bringing life-changing improvements for patients.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-40246050

Scanning technology reveals 'lost' Megalosaurus teeth

Scientists use 3D technology to view previously unseen teeth on one of the world's first dinosaur finds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-40232097

Sunday 11 June 2017

Uber chief Travis Kalanick 'set for a bumpy ride' in board meeting

The board of the ride-hailing firm is meeting to consider sweeping changes to its top management.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40242538

E3 2017: Xbox in one minute

Microsoft unveils a new games console and teases 42 games for the Xbox.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40244316

E3 2017: Where's the VR on Xbox One X?

The new console was pitched as a virtual reality machine - but has Microsoft changed its mind?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40244066

E3 2017: Microsoft unveils Xbox One X

The new, super powerful console is shown off ahead of the E3 games show in Los Angeles.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40243401

E3 2017: First look at Microsoft's new console

The BBC was given the first look at the Xbox One X - a souped-up version of Microsoft's new console.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40242794

Friday 9 June 2017

E3 2017: Gamers head to LA to play

Thousands of gamers are invited to attend the video games industry showcase for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40201583

News and sports websites 'vulnerable to attack'

Fewer than 10% of top news and sport websites use basic security protocols to protect content, study finds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40219686

Japan to launch self-navigating cargo ships 'by 2025'

Artificial intelligence will plot the safest, most economical routes, and predict maintenance needs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40219682

Renewables provide more than half UK electricity for first time

The National Grid says alternative fuel generated more electricity than coal and gas in the UK on Wednesday.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40198567

Taylor Swift returns to Spotify on the day Katy Perry's album comes out

Taylor pulled her songs from Spotify back in 2014 but has put them back up, the same day Katy Perry's album comes out.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40215361

Art student challenges 'sexist' ban on nipples on Instagram with new project

One London art student finds a way around Instagram's guidelines about displaying women's nipples.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40170981

10-year-old app maker's plan: Change world, become turtle

Yuma Soerianto, a 10-year-old app developer from Melbourne, Australia, was the youngest attendee at Apple's developers' conference this week.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40209401

Thursday 8 June 2017

Britney Spears: Malware planted in singer's Instagram page

Comments on the singer's posts were being used to control compromised machines by a criminal gang.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40200400

Europe seeks quick access to user data

Investigations after terror attacks could be sped up if data was easily accessible, says Brussels

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40200398

'Scam baiters' get a kick out of conning the con artists

Even death threats cannot deter the tech-savvy volunteers who seek to con the con artists.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39884625

Wednesday 7 June 2017

Sony sells one million VR headsets

Sales of the VR headset have exceeded expectation, says Sony.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40190448

Computers trained to spot fake online profiles

Social media users who lie about their age and gender may soon be spotted by computer algorithms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40186127

Apple's iOS 11 update ends support for iPhone 5 and 5C

Some older apps on newer devices will also stop working when the operating system is installed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40172019

Tuesday 6 June 2017

Uber fires more than 20 staff after harassment investigation

The taxi-hailing firm has dismissed more than 20 people after a sexual harassment inquiry.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40179472

Amazon to discount Prime for US families on welfare

American families on welfare or receiving food stamps will get Prime for less, says Amazon.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40170655

Security firm asks EU to investigate Microsoft

Kaspersky complains that Microsoft is driving Windows 10 users to its own anti-virus software.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40176599

Uber and Lyft ordered to share data with San Francisco

The city attorney says he needs to ensure the ride-hailing firms are not creating "a public nuisance".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40172017

Harvard bars students for posting 'obscene memes'

Racial slurs and jokes about sexual abuse were being shared in a Facebook group for new entrants.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40170652

US bitcoin conman hit with $12m fine

The fraudulent scheme netted the Connecticut conman about $20m, say US prosecutors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40170649

Stephen Fry on Facebook

Stephen Fry says Facebook needs to ensure its news sources are not "blatant lies or propaganda."

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40133159

Racial 'disparity' in police respect

Officers speak less respectfully to members of the public who are black than to those who are white, researchers say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-40135240

US government contractor arrested after NSA leak report

Reality Leigh Winner, 25, allegedly took classified material from a government facility in Georgia.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40168417

Monday 5 June 2017

A closer look at Apple's Homepod voice-enabled speaker

Apple has announced Homepod, a new voice-controlled speaker. The device will compete with Amazon's Alexa and Google Home.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40168395

Hands-on with the new iPad Pro and iOS11

A hands-on with the new iPad Pro and some of the features Apple is adding to its mobile operating system, iOS. The announcement was made at Apple's annual developers' conference.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40168397

Apple reveals HomePod smart speaker

The voice-activated loudspeaker is powered by the Siri virtual assistant.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40158158

London attack: Politicians vs the internet

Experts warn that tighter online regulation will not remove the "safe space" for extremist ideology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40158149

TVs in children's bedrooms 'increase risk of obesity'

Our screens might be getting flatter but our children are getting fatter, researchers say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40120286

India launches 'monster' rocket

The rocket will give India an edge in the satellite market and it's prompted some big comparisons.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-40158889

Apple 'caught by Australian error 53 undercover sting'

Australian investigators claim to have received misleading information regarding Apple repairs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40158609

VR pioneer founds border security start-up

Sensors mounted on posts will be used to monitor activity around walls, fences and arenas.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40158899

Uber will refund passengers after London Bridge terror attack

Criticised for increasing prices as people fled the London Bridge attack, Uber is now refunding passengers who used the taxi app.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40158459

Online politics

Political parties are suddenly spending much more money on targeted digital advertising on Facebook. Why?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-40119962

Sunday 4 June 2017

London terror: Theresa May calls to regulate web further

The government calls for greater regulation of internet companies in a bid to fight radicalisation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40149649

Friday 2 June 2017

Facebook shareholders press management on fake news

The company has rebuffed a request for a report on the issue, pointing to steps it has already taken.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40124090

Google to charge ad-blocker users

The tech giant is also working on an ad-blocker of its own for the Chrome web browser.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40132519

US can ask visa applicants for social media history

US visa applicants worldwide can now be asked for social media usernames going back five years.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40132506

YouTube clarifies 'hate speech' rules

The video-sharing site wants video-makers to know which content is considered "advertiser-friendly".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40119303

Tech leaders defy Trump on climate deal

President Trump says the US will withdraw from the Paris climate accord - but US tech firms are backing it.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40131287