Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets

Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50240012

On the inside of a hacking catastrophe

A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49823935

Facial recognition technology code of conduct call

The technology has the potential for "widespread invasiveness", the information commissioner said.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-50251643

'I was a victim of the WhatsApp hack'

Faustin Rukundo had no idea that a strange call over WhatsApp had infected his phone with spyware.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50249859

Google given green light for Toronto smart city

It is on a smaller scale than it had wanted and must treat any data it collects as a "public asset".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50234146

Facebook challenged over political ad policy

A California man is running for office in attempt to highlight flaws in Facebook's policies.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50249719

Facebook content moderation firm Cognizant quits

It says the nature of the work was not in line with its vision for the company.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50247540

Entire drone fleet grounded by US government agency

The 800 drones used to monitor endangered species and federal land are being investigated for security risks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50249839

Twitter bans all political advertising

Twitter bans all political advertising, saying the reach of such messages "should be earned, not bought"

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50243306

DeepMind AI achieves Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2

Artificial intelligence firm says its AI agents have achieved Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50212841

#TeamTrees: YouTube stars boost tree-planting campaign to over $8m

The campaign, supported by YouTubers such as Jeffree Star, has raised more than $8m in five days.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50233221

Smart meters will get to Star Trek phase, says minister

The technology will be a "friend" of consumers, a minister says, but he admits problems with the rollout.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50232763

Microsoft's GitHub blocks Catalan protest app

Spanish authorities accuse the Tsunami Democràtic group of being a 'criminal organisation'.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50232902

Amazon's push for Prime sign-up 'misleading', says ASA

The way payment options were presented was confusing and needs to change, the advertising watchdog rules.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50234143

Facebook agrees to pay Cambridge Analytica fine to UK

The social network has dropped an appeal against a £500,000 penalty from UK's privacy watchdog.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50234141

Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'

You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50222935

WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50230431

Currys PC World customers scammed via eBay

Criminals siphoned money from unwitting eBay customers who paid using PayPal.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50222778

Artificial intelligence: Machines given power to kill?

One former Google software engineer warns of the dangers of using AI in the military.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/50225315

Netflix angers film-makers with 'insulting' speed-up function

Director Judd Apatow calls the move "ridiculous and insulting" and actor Aaron Paul also speaks out.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-50220575

Call of Duty faces Russian backlash over 'Highway of Death'

Latest game from Activision Blizzard criticised by users for its portrayal of Russia.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50219739

Indian grandpa cooks his way to YouTube glory

The 60-year-old rose to social media fame because of his unusual cooking videos.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-50207035

Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50183326

Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49877317

'Make or break' moment for 5G

European Space Agency warns some airwaves will compromise work on climate change.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50208391

Georgia hit by massive cyber-attack

More than 2,000 websites, as well as the national TV station, have been targeted.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50207192

Cara Delevingne 'space selfie not meant for space'

A device that crashed in the US was from a Samsung publicity campaign offering to send selfies into space.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50207191

iPhone 5 users risk losing internet access

Apple says users will be left without access to email or the internet unless they update software this week.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50208392

MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes

Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50200213

Molly Russell: Instagram extends self-harm ban to drawings

The father of a teenager who killed herself after viewing graphic images says the app needs to act.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50129402

Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50188819

Why do gay apps struggle to stop catfish?

Gay dating app Hornet says it will use algorithms to tackle fake profiles and fraudsters.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50138390

Molly Russell: Did her death change social media?

Ian Russell meets other parents bereaved by suicide; he wants tech firms to protect children more.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50186418

Pentagon chooses Microsoft over Amazon for $10bn 'Jedi' contract

Microsoft is awarded the lucrative "Jedi" deal following a heavily-scrutinised bidding process.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50191242

How a social network could save democracy from deadlock

An online tool developed in Taiwan could help defuse political rows across the globe.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50127713

Gamer buys Fallout 76 add-on domain to criticise Bethesda

A frustrated gamer buys the domain to a Fallout 76 website to criticise developers Bethesda.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50182885

Facebook's counter-terrorist training

The Metropolitan Police is teaming up with the tech giant to stop the spread of terrorist videos.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50175167

Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots'

The proposed deal with the government aims to get 4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50179195

Amazon profits hit by rising shipping costs

Shares in the e-commerce company drop after the firm's profits fall to $2.1bn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50176961

Using 'stalkerware' to spy on a colleague's phone

BBC's cyber-security reporter Joe Tidy opens his phone to software commonly used by abusive partners to spy.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50175538

TikTok hits back over China influence claims

The popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app faces increasing scrutiny over claims of state censorship.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50177928

Stalkerware: The software that spies on your partner

Experts warn of a rise in a type of software commonly used by abusive partners to spy on phones.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50166147

Transgender people treated ‘inhumanely’ online

A study identified one-and-a-half-million abusive comments posted over a three-and-a-half year period.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50166900

Why Terminator: Dark Fate is sending a shudder through AI labs

There are genuine risks associated with AI - but the Terminator scenario isn't one of them.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50166357

India's facial recognition plan and other tech news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50045252

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare arrives amid China controversy

The latest Call Of Duty game arrives following calls to boycott Activision Blizzard's titles.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50166898

Wheels of fortune? A new age for electric motors

Better electric motors will lead to cars that can go further, faster and even sideways.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49958457

Twitter shares plunge as ad bugs see profit fall

Problems with advertising products have led to lower-than-forecast profit for the micro-blogging site.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50166520

Banks pull Samsung S10 apps over security flaw

Users have found a glitch that lets anyone unlock the device via its fingerprint authentication system.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50169457

Tesla shares surge after unexpected profit

The electric carmaker says its plans in China and for its next model are ahead of schedule.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50159963

Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled over Libra currency plan

Mark Zuckerberg tries to reassure lawmakers about the safety of its new digital currency, Libra.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50152062

BBC News launches 'dark web' Tor mirror

In a bid to thwart censorship attempts, the BBC News website is now available via Tor.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50150981

WWE 2K20: Fans slam game over glitches and bugs

Wrestling fans have slammed the new WWE 2K20 video game over visual glitches and game-breaking bugs.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50156033

Google claims 'quantum supremacy' for computer

The company claims a quantum computer has surpassed conventional devices for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-50154993

Instagram bans 'cosmetic surgery' filters

Effects showing what people might look after surgery will go, amid concerns they harm mental health.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50152053

Amy Webb: Three things women need to know about for 2030

Amy Webb is a renowned futurist - she looks back at the past and scours data to figure out what might be round the corner.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50143064

The founder of an over-50s dating app shares her secrets

The founder of a dating app for people over fifty shares her business advice with the BBC.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50061169

Rover-drone combo hope to spot and destroy landmines

The system could eventually replace the need for humans to demine areas.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50045250

Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison Instagram posts banned

Advertising watchdog bans weight loss posts by Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50124719

UK cyber-centre targets payment card fraud

Banks are being told which payment cards to watch by government cyber-experts targeting online thieves.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50142115

WeWork 'accepts takeover by Softbank'

The investment giant reportedly takes control of the firm, buying $1bn of shares from co-founder Adam Neumann.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50138354

'Sensitive US Army data 'exposed by online leak'

Hotel room numbers, phone numbers and names were left exposed on an unencrypted server, researchers say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50140951

Cloudflare embroiled in child abuse row

Campaigners accuse the company of making it harder to restrict abusive images.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50138970

Plans for £26m tech institute at Bletchley Park

The institute at the codebreaking site would be home to 1,000 students, plans reveal.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-50129076

Airbnb probed by UK tax authorities

The home rental site has warned a tax inquiry by HM Revenue & Customs could lead to litigation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50137770

TikTok used by Islamic State to spread propaganda videos

A dozen accounts are banned by TikTok for breaching the app's policies.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50138740

Green number plates planned for electric cars

The plan means it will be easier to offer incentives such as cheaper parking for zero-emission cars.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50122268

Xiaomi: The Chinese brand dominating India's smartphone market

Tech giant Xiaomi has muscled its way to the top of India's smartphone market in just a few short years.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-50135050

China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US

The country now has the world's highest number of start-up companies worth more than $1bn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50134460

The race to build a flying electric taxi

More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50040149

Facebook reveals preparations for UK election

The tech giant has set out extra measures for fighting the spread of disinformation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50128055

Amazon Echo and Google Home owners spied on by apps

Researchers build voice apps for smart speakers that can listen in on owners without them knowing.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50124713

Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account revealed

The ex-presidential hopeful admits using the Twitter account "Pierre Delecto" - "C'est moi", he says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50122183

Phone case created out of artificial skin

Researchers have designed a case that looks and feels like human skin, and can activate controls via touch.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49972412

League of Legends admits censoring error

The popular online multi-player game is facing backlash from users.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50124553

Are electric cars as 'green' as you think?

The lithium powering electric vehicles is found deep beneath the salt flats of Argentina

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-50123703

Elton John app lets concert audiences mix his music

A device which lets the audience choose which instruments they hear at a concert has been created.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50045249

My security software was a scam that cost me £4,000

Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50101368

'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'

Indian police have shut two call centres and arrest seven people suspected of involvement in the scam.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50117796

Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group

Russian hackers used access to a rival group in Iran to hide attacks, say intelligence agencies.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50103378

Meet the student who has created African emojis

Emoji obsessed? Meet O’Plerou Grebet, who has made over 350 emojis with African cultural references.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-50090980

'WhatsApp tax' plan dropped in Lebanon

The government announced, then scrapped, a tax on app-based calls amid angry protests over the economy.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-50095448

Robot learns to deliver packages, plus other tech news

BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49922292

League of Legends: Boss says it's ‘not for casual players’

Newsbeat sits down with the boss of Riot Games as they celebrate 10 years of League of Legends.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-50087440

Banning out-of-hours email 'could harm employee wellbeing'

Stopping staff accessing email outside the office could leave some feeling stressed, research suggests.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50073107

Ghost nets: Tackling a silent killer of the seas

Ghost nets kill huge numbers of marine animals every year, but new tech might help prevent that.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49808379

Facebook chief rules out banning political adverts

Mark Zuckerberg says he does not think it is right for a company to censor politicians or the news.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50083731

Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock works if eyes are shut

Google confirms its new security system may unlock a person's device even if their eyes are shut.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50085630

Google and BBC scrap VR projects

Virtual reality may still be a few years from realising its potential, says one expert.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50080594

Vatican launches new 'eRosary' bracelet

The gadget aims to help young Catholics pray for world peace and contemplate the gospel.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-50081466

Any fingerprint unlocks Galaxy S10, Samsung warns

The company promises a software fix after a British couple discover any fingerprint can unlock the flagship device.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50080586

Three investigating loss of phone services

Three says it is experiencing "technical difficulties with voice, text and data".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50080876

India's on a digital sprint that is leaving millions behind

Millions have no access to the internet despite it being one of the fastest-growing markets.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-49085846

O2 launches 5G network in five UK cities and Slough

The operator is going head to head with rivals EE, Vodafone, Three and BT Mobile.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50068422

Dark web child abuse: Hundreds arrested across 38 countries

The site, run from South Korea, had hundreds of thousands of videos containing child abuse.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-50073092

Government drops controversial 'porn blocker' plan

A plan to force porn sites to verify users' ages will be shelved, says Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50073102

'Sextortion botnet spreads 30,000 emails an hour’

A huge network of hijacked computers is sending out notes threatening to publish compromising images, researchers say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50065713

Twitter tweaks rules after calls to ban Trump

Twitter clarifies how the viral spread of world leaders' tweets could be limited in future

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50068419

Unmanned ship to go on 400-year-old journey across the Atlantic

UK-based team to chart unprecedented waters with fully autonomous sea journey.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50047449

Germany will not bar Huawei from its 5G networks

The ruling is welcomed by the Chinese company, which warned against "politicising security".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50068415

Why scientists are ‘listening’ to the Matterhorn

Sparked by an unexpected rockfall, researchers placed sensors on the mountain to monitor the site.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49922290

'Send nudes' Boohoo ad banned after complaint

The advert for clothes in skin tones was not socially responsible, the UK advertising watchdog rules.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50054729

Pixel 4 seeks to reclaim low-light photography crown for Google

Google adds an astrophotography mode to its new phone, allowing it to take pictures of the Milky Way.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50042719

Google chief: I'd warn house guests about my smart speakers

Rick Osterloh suggests house guests have the right to know smart speakers are in use before entering.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50048144

'Deletefacebook' trends after Zuckerberg backlash

It follows revelations Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had unofficial meetings with right-wing politicians.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50054667

Microsoft to use AI to filter game chat

Text messages will be the first to be filtered but the tech will also be applied to voice chat.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50054725

YouTube regrets: Anecdotal claims of damaged users

Fresh evidence that Google's video clip service is promoting harmful and hate-filled content.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50045919

Fortnite Chapter 2: First glimpse of new season after map wiped out by asteroid

Season 11 or Chapter 2 is now live with a new map and updated gameplay.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-50056001

Harley-Davidson puts the brakes on electric bike

The company halts production of the LiveWire after finding a glitch in its charging system.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50053785

Death threats for cryptocurrency 'scam' whistleblower

Jen McAdam, from Glasgow, was threatened after speaking out about the OneCoin cryptocurrency.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-50041579

Electronic devices 'need to use recycled plastic'

Consumers need to demand electronic devices that use recycled plastic, campaigners say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-50046859

Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust

A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-49727573

Shooting drones out of the sky with Phasers

Cheap drones can defeat modern air defences, as shown by the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49984415

Government dodges 'full fibre for all by 2025' pledge

Gigabit broadband is promised but the government neither says it must be full-fibre nor sets a deadline.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50042720

Food writer Jack Monroe 'loses £5,000 in phone-number hijack'

Jack Monroe's bank and PayPal accounts were used after her mobile phone number was hijacked.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50043230

China's Study the Great Nation app 'enables spying via back door'

Study the Great Nation could be used to monitor phone-users' activity, a security firm warns.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50042379

Vodafone error sees customers hit by thousands in charges

Customers abroad have been hit with thousands of pounds of charges and been unable to use their phones.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50039384

How tech changed the way DreamWorks animates

Improved computer processing has allowed artists to add a great level of detail to their films.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49840372

Fortnite: Map blown up and replaced with black hole

Fortnite's Twitter page is running a livestream of a black hole to mark the end of season 10.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-50038597

Robotic inspectors developed to fix wind farms

Scientists develop fully autonomous robots that could end the need for workers to scale dangerously-tall wind turbines.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-50030184

Facebook's digital currency dealt another blow

Leaders of the G7 group of the world's biggest economies issue warning about digital coins like Libra.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50037223

Blizzard bosses reduce gamer's ban and release prize money

A player who staged an anti-government protest on a live broadcast will now receive his prize money.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-50026401

Mastercard, eBay and Stripe pull out of Facebook's Libra

Mastercard, eBay and Stripe announce they are no longer supporting Facebook's effort to launch a currency.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50023008

Teenagers arrested over hacks to Met Police website

The 18 and 19-year-old are accused of posting messages and sending out fake tweets.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-50014090

Cyber-criminals are threat to society, warns forensics boss

The UK must "ready itself" for further attacks, warns boss of forensics firm hit earlier this year.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49972290

Sex workers' clients exposed by Dutch hack attack

The names of people who visited sex workers as well as of the workers themselves have been stolen.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50013630

Google pulls Hong Kong protestor game from store

Another company faces a boycott for banning an esports player who supported the protestors.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50009763

Few convinced by Apple's case for Hong Kong app removal

Apple's removal of an app used to track Hong Kong police leads to claims it was bowing to Beijing pressure.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50009971

Holy tech! Churches try new ways to connect

Churches are increasingly using social media and specialist software to help their congregations.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49772169

YouTube deletes more 'pick-up artist' videos

The platform said further content and channels had been deleted due to "violative sexual content".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-50006240

Dyson has scrapped its electric car project

The British firm, which has already built the first cars, says the project is not commercially viable.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50004184

How reality TV is changing social media

Social media is a powerful tool used by fast fashion companies, but with big names alongside them are they unstoppable?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49646775

Blizzard gamers complain they cannot boycott firm over China

Players say they are not able to delete their accounts to show solidarity for a punished gamer.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49999144

Stalker 'found Japanese singer through reflection in her eyes'

A Japanese man accused of assaulting a singer says he located her through the reflection in her eyes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-50000234

Germany shooting: 2,200 people watched on Twitch

Twitch says a gunman's video was watched by more than 2,200 people before it was removed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49998284

Apple drops Hong Kong police-tracking app used by protesters

The company says the app has been used to target and ambush police and to threaten public safety.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49995688

Google offers tool for cities to measure emissions

Data from Google Maps could help cities plan to lower emissions.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49986740

Liverpool is home to the 'chattiest mobile phone users'

An Ofcom survey suggests that people from Liverpool spend the longest time on mobile phone calls.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49986681

Full fibre - Hull shows the way

Hull has become the first city in the UK where everyone can get full fibre broadband.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49995406

Russian trolls' chief target was 'black US voters' in 2016

A Senate intelligence report says no other group was more targeted in the 2016 election.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49987657

Passport facial recognition checks fail to work with dark skin

The UK government admits it knew its facial mapping tech struggled to work with some skin tones.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49993647

'My gaming addiction stops me from having relationships'

James Wisniewski accepts gaming addiction has a negative impact on his life - but he can't stop.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49978427

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy in row over 'leaked stories'

Rebekah - the wife of Leicester City's Jamie Vardy - denies she has leaked stories to a tabloid.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49985658

Cookie monster eats data from Sesame Street store

Malicious software has been stealing credit card details from thousands of online stores, say researchers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49986737

Nobel chemistry prize: Lithium-ion battery scientists honoured

Three scientists have been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of lithium-ion batteries.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49962133

Call of Duty breaks records despite Hong Kong backlash

The game's developer has become embroiled in controversy over the political crisis in Hong Kong.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49985747

Goldman Sachs reviews role in Chinese tech firm Megvii

Goldman Sachs is advising Megvii, but the US has put the Chinese AI firm on a human rights blacklist.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49982238

No-deal Brexit data - should firms worry?

In a no-deal Brexit, the UK will need to prove to the EU that its data protection is up to scratch.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49980327

PlayStation 5 to launch by Christmas 2020

The long-awaited new generation Sony games console will be released at the end of next year.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49978577

Logan Paul: Japan was my biggest fight

YouTuber Logan Paul says he 'hit himself in the face a year and a half ago' when he filmed a dead body in a Japanese forest

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-49975907

‘How my son went from gamer to compulsive gambler’

As the NHS opens a clinic for young gaming and gambling addicts, the father of one tells his story.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-49941610

Could blacklisting China's AI champions backfire?

The US move to restrict trade with Chinese AI firms could encourage them to be more independent.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49971897

Fortnite-maker settles lawsuit against cheat-seller

Epic Games had sought damages from the seller, who is 14.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49972407

Hearthstone gamer banned for Hong Kong protest

The ban means pro-gamer Blitzchung will not be allowed to play Hearthstone for 12 months.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49971077

Adobe shuts down Photoshop in Venezuela

Users in the country have until the end of the month to save any work they have in their Adobe accounts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49973337

US blacklists Chinese surveillance and AI firms

The US Commerce Department says the 28 Chinese groups are "implicated in human rights violations".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49968126

Julia Gillard: Abuse of women online 'disproportionate'

Ex-Australian PM Julia Gillard welcomes work done in Wales during a visit to her country of birth.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-49963988

Femtech: Right time, wrong term?

The 'femtech' label for women's health tech is flourishing but not everybody is a fan.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49880017

Turning the John Wick movies into a video game

The game, John Wick Hex, translates the film's fast paced combat into a top-down strategy game.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49856578

How 3D technology is capturing the world

From computer games to railway tracks, capturing 3D images in exquisite detail is now big business.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49739675

Apple approves Hong Kong protest location app

The firm had said the app, which shows protesters where the police are, "enabled illegal activity".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49961149

Copycat coders create 'vulnerable' apps

Developers who copy code rather than write it themselves leave apps open to attack, a study warns.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49960387

AI could become 'an enemy of the human race' warns expert

Dr Stuart Russell warns that AI could become "too competent" at fulfilling badly-framed goals.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49961002

YouTube terminates Addy A-Game and Street Attraction channels

Hundreds of online videos are removed for breaking rules on nudity and sexual conduct after a BBC investigation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-49957059

How death threats spread in pro- and anti-Brexit Facebook groups

A BBC investigation found multiple violent comments and images, many aimed at individual MPs.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-49902321

Pagers, faxes and cheques: Things that might seem obsolete, but aren't

As Japan's pagers beep for the final time, we look at other outdated tech that's still clinging on.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-49906336

Transhumanism: How far would you go for a body upgrade?

Meet the "transhumanists" who are pushing the boundaries of technology to implant chips and more into their bodies.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-49908957

Facebook encryption: Should governments be given keys to access our messages?

Facebook has been asked to roll back plans to bring end-to-end encryption to its platforms.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49933483

Libra: PayPal first to drop out of Facebook cryptocurrency

Libra has been strongly opposed by regulators around the world over privacy and financial concerns.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-49944421

China and Taiwan clash over Wikipedia edits

Taiwanese editors suspect the Chinese government is behind edits made to the online encyclopedia.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49921173

Iranian hackers targeted US 2020 campaign, says Microsoft

Reports suggest the hackers tried to break into President Donald Trump's re-election campaign.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49940657

Touchscreen typing speeds close in on keyboard rates

The typing speeds most people hit on a phone are getting close to how fast they can use a keyboard.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49933204

Personal trainer's photo stolen to promote diet pills

Personal trainer says the companies behind fake social media accounts feel untouchable.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49488474

Met police admits it did not log face matches at King's Cross

Police force says it lacks records of the outcome of a facial recognition tie-up with private firm.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49921175

Fifa 20 error exposes players' details

EA Sports says some gamers' personal data was mistakenly exposed to other Fifa fans.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49933683

Paralysed man moves in mind-reading exoskeleton

A man who had not walked for two years was able to move all his limbs thanks to new technology.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49907356

Herculaneum scroll: Shining a light on 2,000-year-old secrets

Scientists in Oxfordshire are trying to decipher scrolls buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-49926789

Facebook encryption threatens public safety, says minister

Priti Patel says extra security in messages will hamper attempts to fight terrorism and child abuse.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49919464

Smart glove treats osteoarthritis and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at the week's best technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49799372

The incinerator and the ski slope tackling waste

Billed the world’s cleanest waste-to-energy plant, Denmark's Copenhill project had a troubled start.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49877318

Google faces winged-monkey privacy protest

The search giant has repeatedly confused a British data protection expert with a dead Wizard of Oz actor.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49921169

Uber launches job app for gig economy workers

Starting in Chicago, Uber Works will allow casual workers to compare pay rates and sign up for shifts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49917762

Facebook can be ordered to remove posts worldwide

EU countries can order websites to take down illegal posts worldwide, following a landmark ruling.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49919329

Apple bans Hong Kong protest location app

The smartphone app provides information about the location of police and where tear gas was being used.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49919459

The fashion that lets you feel music

Clothing fitted with haptic sensors enable Hermon and Heroda, who are deaf, to feel dance music.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49840370

TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton: Parents acted out of 'misguided loyalty'

Elliott Gunton's parents were given suspended jail sentences for helping the teenager move his funds.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-49878686

Google 'tracking iPhone users' case goes ahead

Legal action taken on behalf of four million iPhone users can go ahead, the Court of Appeal rules.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49908606

US hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes

Three hospitals in Alabama were forced to close their doors to all but the most critical new patients.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49905226

Burger King milkshake tweet 'encouraged' anti-social conduct

The fast food firm's post is banned by the advertising watchdog for encouraging anti-social behaviour.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-49895800

Drones used to 'weigh' whales

Drones can be used to work out the body mass of the largest animals on the planet, helping in their conservation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49893849

The new high-tech way to recycle old clothes

A Swedish recycling mill has developed a new way to reprocess old clothes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49762410

Why are so few women inventors named on patents?

Women inventors account for just under 13% of patent applications globally, according to a study.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49843990

How a horrible goose topped the gaming chart

An indie video game about a menacing goose has become a surprise hit.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49852317

Leaked Zuckerberg audio: 'You go to the mat and you fight'

Leaked recordings appear to reveal Mark Zuckerberg's views on a potential break-up of Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49893913

Email signature ruling 'cost seller £25,000'

A High Court judge rules an auto-signature at the end of an email makes it legally binding.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49893909

GoPro Hero Black 8 targets vloggers with add-on modules

The new camera supports bolt-on modules, but might struggle to convince existing users to upgrade.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49892860

Tiny needles help monitor antibiotic reactions

Seriously sick patients could get help to recover via sensors that keep an eye on antibiotics in their blood.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49881173

Ex-Yahoo engineer hacked accounts seeking pornography

The engineer could face five years in jail for stealing sexual images and videos from user accounts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49892760

EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances

The rules will make household appliances longer-lasting and easier to fix.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49884827