New Year honour for TV tech campaigner Maggie Philbin

TV presenter Maggie Philbin has been appointed OBE in the New Year Honours list for helping to get children interested in science and tech.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38458870

Star Wars card firm Topps hit by 'unforgiveable' hack

Credit and debit card verification details among the data that may have been accessed, the firm behind the Star Wars trading cards has said.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38468961

Serena Williams engaged to Reddit co-founder

Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announce on Reddit that they are engaged.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38464603

Tech 2016: BBC News Online's biggest technology stories

Apple, Microsoft and Google all feature in our BBC Tech's most popular stories of 2016 - but for reasons they want you to forget.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38223804

US expels Russian diplomats over cyber attack allegations

The US expels 35 Russian diplomats in the wake of cyber attacks related to the US election.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38463025

Amazon files patent for flying warehouse

Amazon has filed a patent for massive flying warehouses equipped with fleets of drones that deliver goods to key locations.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38458867

Medical device cyber-safety rules issued by US watchdog

Hackers are "continuously" targeting medical devices and hospitals warns the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38458864

World's highest bridge opens to traffic in China

The Beipanjiang bridge in southern China has opened to traffic following three years of construction.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-38458556

Drone-based blood deliveries in Tanzania to be funded by UK

The UK is to help fund the use of drones to fly blood and other medical supplies to health centres in Tanzania.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38450664

'Frequent flyer points put at risk by website flaws'

Airline booking systems lack checks that would stop attackers changing details or stealing bonus points, warn experts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38451161

South Korea fines Qualcomm $854m in competition probe

US chipmaker Qualcomm is fined a record $854m for allegedly violating competition laws in South Korea.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38449267

Murder detectives sought Amazon Echo data

Officers investigating a murder in Arkansas obtain data from an Echo speaker despite Amazon's refusal to help.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38450658

Clash of Clans mobile game 'blocked' in Iran

The Clash of Clans mobile game could soon be restricted in Iran.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38450101

Toshiba shares fall 20% on deal warning

Toshiba shares fall for a second consecutive day amid concerns over its nuclear business.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38448150

Facebook Safety Check creates false alarm in Bangkok

Facebook Safety Check tool falsely alerts users in Bangkok to an explosion.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-38448140

Sony Music sorry after hoax 'Britney Spears dead' tweet

Sony Music apologises to Britney Spears after an official Twitter account says the pop star is dead.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38441206

The garden shed full of helping hands

The British duo 3D printing prosthetic arms for children, for free, in the back garden.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38290486

The iPhone at 10: How the smartphone became so smart

Tim Harford tells the surprising story of how the iPhone became a truly revolutionary technology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38320198

Google AI aids London hospital health checks

Doctors at Imperial College hospitals will soon be monitoring the health of patients with an app developed by Google-backed AI firm DeepMind.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38403427

Handheld ZX Spectrum 'pain in buttons'

The makers of a handheld ZX Spectrum console say the device is now set for a February launch following delays.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38415116

Fake goods sold on social media are seized

Counterfeit goods being sold by traders using Facebook and Instagram have been seized during a series of raids.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38415206

Bitcoin enjoys end of year price surge

The value of the Bitcoin virtual currency has hit a three-year high with each one now worth about $900 (£730).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38415066

Drone challenge: 2016's top models get put to the test

Rory Cellan-Jones and Philip Bloom test four very different drones, some of which did not survive in one piece

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38389864

Virgin flight delayed by Galaxy Note wi-fi hoax

A plane was delayed after a wi-fi device called 'Samsung Galaxy Note 7' caused disruption mid-flight.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38404711

Tom Cruise's screams become a ringtone

Tom Cruise's screams in a remake of The Mummy go viral after an error in a trailer for the new film.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38404704

Raspberry Pi makers release own-brand OS

The makers of the tiny Raspberry Pi computer have created a version of its operating system that can run on ordinary desktop computers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38403423

Facebook lurking makes you miserable, says study

Spending too long on social media is likely to cause envy and dissatisfaction, suggests a study.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-38392802

Uber halts California self-driving cars test

Ride-sharing firm Uber suspends its pilot of self-driving cars in San Francisco, after regulators revoked the registration for the cars.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38400224

UK rural broadband gets £440m boost

The government says the money will help to bring superfast broadband to about 600,000 more premises.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38397304

Nokia sues Apple in patent dispute

Finland's Nokia says it is suing Apple for alleged breaches of 32 technology patents.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38399236

Most-edited Wikipedia pages of 2016 revealed

The most-edited 2016 Wikipedia pages include "Deaths in 2016", "Donald Trump" and "Vincent Van Gogh".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38394685

Orlando shooting relatives sue social media giants

Families of massacre victims allege Facebook, Twitter and Google enabled gunman's radicalisation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-38392718

Netflix US Twitter account hacked

The Netflix US Twitter account - with 2.5m followers - has been compromised by a hacker group.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38390343

Morgan Freeman voices Mark Zuckerberg's AI assistant

Actor Morgan Freeman provides the voice for an AI assistant created by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38390798

Russia blocks Overwatch comic over gay character

An Overwatch comic which features a gay character has been blocked in Russia.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38391018

EU data retention ruling goes against UK

The EU Court rules against the UK government over communications data retention.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38390150

Smart homes haunted by the cyber-ghost of Christmas future

Some of the smart home gifts wrapped up under Christmas trees could become a major headache in 2017 and beyond.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38364077

Loyalist flags protester wins £3,000 Facebook damages

Facebook is ordered to pay £3,000 damages to a loyalist flags protester for publishing comments about his children's religion.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-38386228

PayAsUGym hack exposes members' card details

Hackers accessed PayAsUGym users' financial details as well as email addresses and passwords, it has emerged.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38382687

Security risk on in-flight entertainment systems, say researchers

In-flight entertainment systems could be hacked because of security flaws, say researchers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38382826

BT tops UK broadband complaints list

BT's broadband and pay-TV services received the most complaints during the summer, show figures from regulator Ofcom.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38379283

Google responds on skewed Holocaust search results

Google says it is "thinking deeply" about ways to improve search, after criticism over how some results were ranked.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38379453

Facebook accused over WhatsApp takeover

Facebook has been accused by the European Commission of misleading it during its investigation of Facebook's 2014 takeover of WhatsApp.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38380395

Street Fighter V rage quitters 'to be shamed' in new update

Screen shots in gaming forum Neogaf appear to show that in the new update "penalties will be incurred" for quitting when angry.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38365459

Cuba announces home internet trial scheme in Havana

Cuba unveils a two-month pilot scheme in Havana to allow internet in private homes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38372814

Tweet with flashing images sent to epileptic writer

Vanity Fair writer Kurt Eichenwald suffered a seizure after receiving a flashing image tweet

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38365859

Turkey blocks access to Tor anonymising network

Turkey has blocked direct access to the Tor anonymous browsing network as part of a wider crackdown on the ways people circumvent official internet censorship.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38365564

A game music prom?

'Interactive music' means the player is 'creating the musical experience'

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38367553

Super Mario Run reviews hit Nintendo share price

Bad reviews of Nintendo's Super Mario Run mobile game have led to an 11% fall in the firm's share price.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38365559

Telecoms giant to buy stake in cab-hailing firm Careem

Saudi Arabia's STC plans to buy a 10% stake in cab-hailing firm Careem.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38357456

Apple and Ireland to challenge EU tax ruling this week

Apple plans to appeal this week against the European Commission's ruling that it repays up to €13bn (£11bn) to Ireland in back taxes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38362434

Insurers handling 'hundreds' of breach claims

Insurance claims for data breaches are being made at a rate of more than one a day, figures suggest.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38346427

PayAsUGym user details compromised in hack attack

Hackers accessed PayAsUGym customers' email addresses and passwords, the fitness website confirms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38350987

'Phone seismometer' app proves its worth

An app that turns a smartphone into an earthquake detector helps citizens monitor tremors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38349755

Super Mario Run: Players ask 'Is the app worth it?'

Nintendo releases Super Mario Run - its first smartphone game based on the iconic franchise. But players ask is the $10 app worth it?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38338202

Decent broadband 'denied' to millions in UK

More than 1.4 million homes in the UK cannot get decent broadband, reveals a report from telecoms regulator Ofcom.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38340222

US hacking claims: Russia says 'indecent' without evidence

The US should detail evidence of alleged Russian hacking or stop talking about it, the Kremlin says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38341569

Apple will charge £65 to replace one lost Airpod

Apple says customers who lose one of the new wireless Airpod earphones will be charged £65 for a replacement.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38340748

Obama vows action against Russia over election hacks

Barack Obama promises to retaliate against Russia for its alleged interference in the election campaign.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38337109

Instagram fixes Singapore viral 'bug'

Instagram says it fixed a "bug" that saw users tag Singapore in a bid to help them go viral.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-38325201

Pressure on Yahoo grows after massive hack attack

Criticism of Yahoo continues to mount after the internet search giant revealed that it was the victim of another huge hack attack in 2013.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38337150

Fake news: Facebook rolls out new tools to tackle false stories

Facebook is introducing new features to help combat fabricated news stories online.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38336212

Facebook Messenger adds Snapchat-style selfie filters

Facebook launches a new camera - complete with video filters - for its Messenger app.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38331908

Online grooming leads to assaults, charity warns

Barnardo's says many victims of online grooming are subsequently assaulted by their abuser.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-38306524

Yahoo: How do state hackers break in?

Yahoo says a state-sponsored attacker breached its systems - but what do we know about how such hackers act?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38331894

Yahoo hack: Should I panic?

Yahoo has said data from more than one billion accounts may have been hacked - should you be worried?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38327169

Uber told to stop self-driving in California

Ride-sharing firm Uber is told to stop offering passengers self-driving cars in San Francisco.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38327124

Super Mario Run to launch on the iPhone and iPad

Nintendo releases Super Mario Run - its first smartphone video game based on the iconic franchise.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38318964

Government Digital Service faces a brain drain

Ten senior civil servants left the Government Digital Service in the year to April, new figures show.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38320072

The Pirate Bay must be blocked in Australia, court rules

Internet providers in Australia must block five popular destinations for piracy, a court rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-38324239

'One billion' affected by Yahoo hack

Yahoo says more than one billion user accounts may have been affected by another breach of its systems.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38324527

Virtual reindeer and smart make-up mirrors

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at how shops are creating more engaging shopping experiences.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38303666

Trump praises tech leaders for 'incredible innovation'

Donald Trump praises technology titans' "incredible innovation" during a summit at Trump Tower.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38323260

Amazon makes first drone delivery, in UK

Retail giant Amazon makes its first delivery using a drone, in Cambridge.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38320067

Google Zeitgeist list charts UK search trends

A look at how Google search trends in the UK have changed, as it reveals its top rising searches for 2016.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38318295

Who is Peter Thiel and why is he advising Donald Trump?

A look at billionaire Peter Thiel, who has helped gather tech bosses to meet Donald Trump in New York.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38315682

Microsoft teases Amazon Echo rival

Microsoft reveals that a speaker powered by its Cortana smart assistant will shortly be released by Harman Kardon.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38315797

Snapchat spectacles worn by UK surgeon while operating

A UK surgeon has broadcast an operation using Snap spectacles in a world first

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38314539

Fable video game team hunted down troll

A video games chief reveals how he tracked down a teenager who was threatening to reveal his studio's secrets.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38315793

Google: Euro 2016, Pokemon and Bowie lead UK search queries

Google reveals that Euro 2016 was its top trending search term in the UK, and Pokemon Go its global equivalent.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38301985

Pokemon Go: Exercise impact 'short-lived'

Research suggests playing Pokemon Go only had a short-term impact on players' increased activity.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38311371

UK government 'must take action' on 5G

The National Infrastructure Body says the UK is not ready for 5G connectivity.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38304254

Florida court demands suspect's iPhone passcode

A court in Florida says a suspected voyeur can be made to reveal his iPhone passcode to investigators.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38303977

US shop workers buy games console for young customer

Workers in an electrical shop in the US clubbed together to buy a Wii for a young customer.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38304252

TalkTalk hacker pleads guilty at the Old Bailey

A 19-year-old man pleads guilty to involvement in the major hack attack on telecoms firm TalkTalk last year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38300106

Windows update knocks out internet connections

An update to Windows 10 software is causing problems with internet connections for PC users.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38301548

DDoS: Thirty-four arrested after international probe

Thirty four people, including teenagers, are arrested after an international police operation involving EU and US authorities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38302740

Backpage.com pimping case dismissed by judge

Accusations that Backpage.com's chief executive and two ex-owners had engaged in pimping are dismissed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38301979

TalkTalk data breach: Boy, 17, given rehabilitation order

A teenager who admitted seven hacking offences connected to the TalkTalk data breach is given a rehabilitation order and had his phone confiscated.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-38304392

Uber accused of letting staff spy on celebs and exes

Uber defends itself following accusations that a lack of internal security allowed employees to spy on rides in real-time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38300107

Cuba signs deal for faster internet access to Google content

Cuba signs a deal that will enable faster access to Google content on the communist-run island.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38297926

Pokemon Go update seeks to revive interest

Pokemon Go releases its first major update, but faces a battle to reinvigorate the gaming craze.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38291993

Man spends stolen $1m on Game of War

A man went on a $1m (£800,000) spending spree on the Game of War app after stealing $4.8m from work.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38290186

Trump mocks Russian hacking 'conspiracy theory'

Donald Trump pours fresh scorn on US intelligence claims of Russian hackers meddling in the election.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38292392

Twitter reinstates 'alt-right' leader

Twitter reactivates the account of an "alt-right" leader filmed receiving Nazi-style salutes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38289240

Apple tackles calendar spam with 'report junk' button

Apple is tackling an outbreak of spam on iPhone calendars by introducing a button that lets users report the junk appointments.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38289775

PewDiePie deletes his (other) channel

PewDiePie v YouTube: after argument, vlogger deletes a channel... but not his main one

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/38263470

Trump fans urge Star Wars boycott over reshoot claims

A row erupts over false claims that the new Star Wars film was reshot to add anti-Trump scenes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38259838

Samsung limits Galaxy Note 7 battery to 30% charge

Samsung is planning to release an update for faulty Galaxy Note 7 smartphones still in use that stops them being charged past 30%.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38262909

Football-sized drone flown 20m from Heathrow-bound plane

A drone was flown as close as 20m from a passenger jet over south-east London, an investigation reveals.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38264696

Children's online junk food ads banned by industry

Online ads for food and soft drinks high in fat, salt or sugar aimed at children are to be limited.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38239259

Hackers rewarded for web attacks

A Turkish hacking group has turned web attacks into a game by rewarding people who successfully hit designated targets.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38262907

YouTube tackles unclaimed music royalties

Millions of dollars in royalties for tracks with unknown owners will be distributed by YouTube.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38261684

Hillary Clinton warns of 'fake news epidemic'

Losing Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says the spread of "fake news" threatens the US.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38258967

Minecraft blocks used to make Atari 2600 console

A YouTuber recreates the Atari 2600 games console - by building a virtual version of the device's hardware out of Minecraft blocks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38252232

Japan tracks dementia patients with QR codes attached to fingernails

A Japanese city is tracking elderly dementia patients by attaching barcodes to their fingernails.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-38247437

Fan-made version of 'classic' World of Warcraft returns

Fans of World of Warcraft are to launch a server that lets people play the game as it was 10 years ago.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38250351

US Congress fights ticket-grabbing bots

Congress passes legislation to crack down on bots that buy batches of tickets online before humans.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38250529

Terrorism most immediate threat to UK, says MI6

Terrorism is the most obvious and immediate threat to Britain, says MI6 head.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38250432

Hacker who stole film scripts jailed for five years

A hacker who stole unpublished film and TV scripts from celebrities is sentenced to five years in jail.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38250349

BBC tests 4K Planet Earth II in HDR on iPlayer

The BBC trials next-generation iPlayer technologies that will let it stream shows with higher quality images.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38242187

Fitbit confirms Pebble takeover deal

Fitbit is buying smartwatch-maker Pebble's intellectual property but not its hardware business, which is closing.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38241273

TalkTalk's wi-fi hack advice is 'astonishing'

Security experts attack TalkTalk's response to evidence that thousands of its wi-fi passwords have been stolen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38223805

YouTube denial after PewDiePie quit plan

YouTube denies changing its algorithms, after its most popular star threatens to delete his channel.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38236644

Apple says iPhones safe despite China fires

Apple has blamed "external factors" for a handful of iPhone battery fires in China.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38233804

YouTube's $1bn royalties are not enough, says music industry

The music industry attacks YouTube after the site revealed it paid $1bn in royalties last year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38235834

Apple Music attracts 20 million subscribers in 18 months

Apple Music says it will continue to pursue artist exclusives, as it tops 20 million paid subscribers for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38213504

Samsung triumphs over Apple in US Supreme Court patent row

US Supreme Court rules in favour of Samsung in patent dispute with Apple over iPhone design.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38223251

Trump: Softbank to invest $50bn in US businesses

President-elect Donald Trump says Japanese tech firm Softbank will invest $50bn in US businesses.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38232311

Google data centres to be 100% renewable-powered by 2017

Google reveals it is on track to offset 100% of data centre and office electricity use with renewable energy.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38227491

You can now turn off Instagram comments (or will be able to very soon)

Instagram updates its safety features to allow you to turn off comments for individual posts for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38225106

'Millions of Dailymotion account details taken'

More than 85 million accounts at video sharing site Dailymotion have been hacked, Leakedsource says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38222666

Call for privacy probes over Cayla doll and i-Que toys

The makers of two popular smart toys are accused of violating child data protection rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38222472

EU criticises tech firms for slow action on hate speech

Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are falling short of a commitment to tackle hate speech quickly, suggests research.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38222662

North Korea 'hacks South's military cyber command'

A South Korean military unit set up to prevent hacking appears to have been breached by the North.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-38219009

Facial scan app wants to get to know you

Augmented reality app Blippar can now recognise the faces of 70,000 public figures.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38216255

Extremist images 'fingerprinted' by tech firms

Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube link up to curb the spread of extremist images on the platforms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38207977

BBC reporter and amputee tries out 3D printed legs

BBC reporter Kathleen Hawkins, a double amputee, travelled to Texas to try out 3D printed legs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38208524

Amazon unveils plans for grocery shop with no checkouts

Customers will be able to select items and walk out without waiting to pay at the Amazon Go shop.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38212818

TalkTalk wi-fi router passwords stolen

A security researcher says thousands of TalkTalk customers' wi-fi passwords look to have been stolen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38208958

Seattle 'thief' caught by remote car door lock

Police in Seattle arrest a suspect after a stolen BMW was tracked and the doors locked remotely.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38208244

Robot aircraft take to British skies

Robot aircraft are to be tested in UK airspace to help refine systems that control autonomous planes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38207976

Credit card numbers guessed in 'seconds'

Smart cyber thieves who run queries across lots of different websites can guess credit card numbers in a few seconds, suggests research.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38207974

CEO Secrets: TripAdvisor co-founder shares his business tips

Langley Steinert, the co-founder of TripAdvisor, shares the business advice he has learned.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38156562

'Dangerous wait' with fire-risk dryers

Households with fire-prone tumble dryers still face "unacceptable" delays for repairs, a consumer group says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38184834

Service station thieves 'using car key jammers'

Thieves are using radio jammers to steal from cars parked at motorway service stations, police warn.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-38195281

Apple reveals self-driving car plans

Apple acknowledges plans to build a self-driving car for the first time in a letter to US transport regulators.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38199880

The AI-generated Christmas karaoke song and other news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the best of the week's technology news.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38168156

China's hi-tech bike hire startups

China's tech giants are backing sophisticated bike hire as a solution to the country's congested roads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-38199162

The tech enabling a man with quadriplegia to drive

The semi-autonomous Corvette has been modified to enable Sam Schmidt to drive on public roads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38182052

100 Women 2016: The winners of the BBC hackathon develop app

The BBC 100 Women team have hosted a hackathon with Facebook UK to give female developers the chance to create a unique social media product.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38180363

Phone encryption: Police 'mug' suspect to get data

Detectives have developed a new tactic to beat criminals using mobile phone encryption - legally mug them.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38183819

Fake news detector plug-in developed

How one developer came up with a way of flagging fake news on social media.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38181158

French man jailed for visiting pro-IS websites

A French man has been sentenced to two years in jail for repeatedly visiting websites that back the so-called Islamic State terror group.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38181630

Football meets virtual reality in new headset computer game

A football computer game has been given a futuristic makeover, immersing players into the world of virtual reality.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-38182378

Testing car seats to protect children

With rules on children's car seats set to change next year, Richard Westcott visits a facility for conducting tests.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38183929

Smart duvet: the bed that makes itself

A bed that can make itself after being slept in is developed in Montreal, Canada.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38183529

Qatar accused of blocking Doha News website

Doha News says access to its website has been blocked in an apparent act of government censorship.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-38169032

Selena Gomez is revealed as Instagram's most popular celebrity in 2016

The pop singer has eight of the 10 most-liked celebrity photos on Instagram this year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38179392

App helps drone pilots avoid no-fly zones

A new app lets drone pilots know if they are flying their craft in or near restricted airspace.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38181628

'Frighteningly easy' for criminals to get Visa card details, study claims

It is "frighteningly easy" for criminals to get security details for a Visa debit or credit cards, according to research from Newcastle University.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-38181149

Smart money?

As global student loan debt reaches crisis levels, can tech start-ups help cut costs?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38163418

Fake Apple chargers fail safety tests

Investigators warn of potentially fatal risks after 99% of fake Apple chargers fail safety tests.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38167551

Partially-sighted Paralympian gets to see boyfriend clearly

Partially-sighted Paralympian Libby Clegg gets to see her boyfriend's face more clearly thanks to hi-tech goggles.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38168160

Avalanche: Online crime network hit in global operation

Global operation dismantles one of the world's biggest networks of hijacked computers, Europol says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38175302

Pebble smartwatch users fear 'Fitbit takeover'

Users of smartwatch pioneer Pebble express concern about reports it is a takeover target for Fitbit.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38167550

Airbnb announce plans to block hosts exceeding 90-day rental limit

AirBnB announces plans to block hosts in London from renting out homes for more than 90 days a year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38169788

Toddler hand inspired AI child sex abuse tool

An artificial intelligence system that can identify new images of child sexual abuse has been developed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38171457

Post Office broadband hit by cyber-attack

The Post Office says about 100,000 customers have had their internet access hit by a malware attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38167453

Spyware tracks child sex abuse site users

A security flaw in the Firefox and Tor web browsers that tracked anonymous users is discovered.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38170563

'Fatal' flaws found in medical implant software

Security flaws found in 10 implanted medical devices could have "fatal" consequences, warn researchers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38169102

Search for couple after lost 1970s wedding photos are found

A photographer launches a search for a mystery couple after finding their 1970s wedding photos in an old camera.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-38162810

China introduces 10% extra tax on 'super cars'

China introduces an additional 10% tax on "super cars", including Ferrari and Rolls-Royce.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38165948

How we made the most of the BBC Micro

It's 35 years since the BBC launched its revolutionary 8-bit computer, inspiring a whole generation of programmers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38148220

Landline phone prices review launched by Ofcom

Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to examine landline rental costs amid concerns people are not getting value for money.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38166781

Turning rock carvings into laser projections

How an artist is turning ancient Native America rock art into laser images.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38104076

GoPro makes cutbacks after drone crashes

GoPro is cutting 200 jobs and shutting down its video licensing service after the recall of its Karma drones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38161918

Leaked Europol terror data found online

The EU's law enforcement agency confirms that one of its officers copied secret documents to a private hard drive.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38158258

Netflix to allow TV and movie downloads

Netflix will now allow some of its programmes to be downloaded and watched offline.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38157535

Web archive plans Trump-proof Canada back-up

The Internet Archive says it will keep a back-up in Canada following Donald Trump's election victory.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38157530

No Man's Sky ads 'were not misleading' says the UK's advertising watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority says promotional videos for No Man's Sky "were not misleading".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38154900

Virgin Media unveils 4K box and large tablet

Virgin Media unveils its first 4K set-top box, but experts say it offers less ultra-high definition content than its rivals.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38155715

National Lottery accounts feared hacked

The operator of the National Lottery says it believes that about 26,500 accounts have been breached.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38155710

Four men took own lives after webcam blackmail

Four men have killed themselves in the last year after falling victim to sextortion, police say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38150313

What the internet surveillance law means to you

Zoe Kleinman explains why the Investigatory Powers Act is so controversial.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38150530

Sky enters UK mobile phone market

Sky is entering the mobile phone market, with a package that offers free calls to existing TV customers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38143778

Car firms to build electric charge network

BMW, Daimler, Ford and VW Group agree to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38147478

IPhone users hit by 'calendar spam'

Apple iPhone owners are reporting a rise in unwanted event invitations appearing in their calendars.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38144377

BT's broadband divorce - what it means for consumers

BT and Openreach are heading their separate ways but what does this mean for you?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38143777

MPs debate porn block for Twitter

MPs ask how new rules to stop children seeing pornographic content will affect Twitter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38143757

German spy chief Kahl warns Russia 'could disrupt elections'

Germany's spy chief warns Russia could seek to disrupt next year's election with cyber attacks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38142968

Ship's anchor severs Jersey's undersea internet cables

A ship dragging its anchor on the seabed in the English Channel cuts the three main internet cables to the Channel Islands.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-38141230

BT ordered to legally split from Openreach by Ofcom

Telecoms regulator Ofcom orders BT to legally separate its Openreach division, which runs the UK's broadband infrastructure.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38141510

Ex-astronaut's plans to take tourists to outer atmosphere

Retired astronaut Ron Garan wants to help tourists experience Earth from a new perspective.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38070966

Facebook Express Wi-fi goes live in India

Facebook's scheme offering internet access for underserved regions goes live in India.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38132564

Deutsche Telekom fault affects 900,000 customers

Deutsche Telekom confirms up to 900,000 customers have been affected by network problems.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38130352

The dangers of 'ransomware'

Thousands are having their computers encrypted by ransomware.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38123403

Amazon imposes limits on reviews

Online marketplace Amazon puts a limit on the number of reviews shoppers can post.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38130838

Japan kicks off AI supercomputer project

Japan begins a project to build the world's fastest supercomputer by the end of 2017.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38130828

'Snoopers' charter' petition hits signatures target

A petition asking government to repeal its Investigatory Powers Act has more than 118,000 signatures.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38130344

UK revises safe flying drone code

The UK's drone code has been revised and updated to help pilots of the unmanned craft ensure they fly the gadgets safely.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38103891

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Five tips for spotting a bargain

Black Friday is now one of the UK's busiest shopping days, but how can you spot a genuine bargain?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38090240

Convict-spotting algorithm criticised

An experiment to see whether computers can identify criminals based on their faces has been conducted in China.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38092196

US Navy sailors' data breached

The US Navy is investigating after personal data of more than 130,000 sailors was "compromised".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38090234

Reddit chief admits changing posts

Steve Huffman says he altered comments made about him on Reddit by Donald Trump supporters.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38088712

Skyscanner sold to China travel firm Ctrip in £1.4bn deal

Travel search business Skyscanner is bought by Ctrip, China's biggest online travel firm, in a deal that values it at £1.4bn ($1.75bn).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38088016

China's Linglong launches smart home speaker Dingdong

China has unveiled its first smart home speaker - its answer to Amazon's Echo and Google's Home.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38074089

Cybersecurity school plan for Bletchley Park

Historic codebreaking site Bletchley Park could be turned into a cyberdefence training college.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-38065563

China breaks patent application record

China-based inventors apply for more patents than any country has ever done before in a single year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38082210

Breitbart news site blocked by ad exchange

A leading ad exchange blacklists Breitbart News because of concerns over hate speech and incitement to violence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38076579

EE calls for mobile coverage clarity

Mobile operator EE has called on phone networks to provide "greater clarity" about their UK signal coverage.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38076474

Google aims to tackle Black Friday crush

A new tool launched by Google ahead of Black Friday offers to tell shoppers how busy a shop is, in real time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38076574

Microsoft offers EU hardware

Microsoft (MSF.O) will continue allowing LinkedIn’s (LNKD.N) competitors to access its software and give the manufacturers of hardware the option to install other services in an attempt to win EU endorsement of its takeover of the USA Company, the persons conversant with the matter reported.

The USA software firm last week submitted its LNKD.N businesses to the European Commission after the European Union competition enforcer raised concerns over the 26 Billion Dollar deal, which happens to be Microsoft’s largest acquisition, ever.

The offer is intended to demonstrate that Microsoft is not planning to favor LinkedIn to the detriment of rivals, the persons stated while trying to address a major concern for regulators.

Both Microsoft and the Commission, which have not revealed details of the proposal, refused to comment on the offer on Monday.

The European Union is currently waiting for feedback from customers and competitors before opting to accept the concessions, ask for more, or even institute an investigation, which will take up five months. The clients and rivals have until Tuesday to give their feedback. The Commission is slated to make a ruling on the deal in question by December 6.

Professional social networks, with access to Microsoft’s Application Program Interface (API), will continue accessing this facility after LinkedIn merges with the company, the persons confirmed.

Another fundamental element of the firm’s concessions is the choice computer hardware manufacturers have to either install LinkedIn or competitor networks on computers, showing that the company is eager to avoid any proposal of packaging their products to crush rivals.

Microsoft’s site shows the company indeed has software deals with several hardware makers including Dell, Lenovo (0992.HK), HP (HPE.N), Huawei [HWT.UL] and Acer (2353.TW), among others.

The Commission fined Microsoft more than 2.2 billion Euros (about 2.3 billion dollars) over the last ten years for various infringements, including linking some items to its Windows OS (Operating System) so as to stifle competition.

LinkedIn generates the better part of its 3 billion dollars annual income from recruiters and job seekers who pay a fee on a monthly basis connect with people and post resumes.

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South Korean authorities raid Samsung in Park Geun-hye probe

Prosecutors have raided Samsung and the national pension fund as part of a corruption probe.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-38074082

When Tamagotchis briefly conquered the world

Tamagotchis were launched in Japan 20 years ago, sparking a short-lived cyber-pet craze.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38066730

Tech firms seek to frustrate internet history log law

Internet firms plan to offer UK users ways to frustrate a law that will cause their internet history to be logged.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38068078

Deliveroo customers billed for unordered food

Takeaway delivery service Deliveroo has been hacked, a BBC investigation has found.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38070985

A Bluetooth enabled padlock and other travel tech reviewed

Tommy Sandhu looks at some of the latest travel gadgets.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38064654

Online shoppers 'face disruption' from EU payment plans

EU plans to make shoppers go through extra security for many online payments have come under fire.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38065768

The confusion caused by driverless cars

Driverless car technology seems to be advancing at breakneck speed, but the changes this will mean for the rules of the road are proceeding at a slower pace.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38069147

The Grand Tour breaks Amazon Prime video audience record, says Amazon

The first episode of Jeremy Clarkson's new Amazon Prime programme becomes the biggest premiere ever on the streaming site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38061282

Malware is making ATMs 'spit cash'

A Russian cybersecurity company warns of a spate of remotely coordinated attacks on cash machines.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38063142

Porn sites could be blocked by ISPs under new UK rules

Plans for a crackdown on what children can view online have been criticised by free speech advocates.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38062660

NHS to use Google AI to treat patients

A London NHS hospital trust has teamed up with tech giant Google to share patient data in the hope of saving lives.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38055509

Government pledges faster broadband funds

Chancellor Philip Hammond will announce a multi-million pound investment fund for digital infrastructure in his first Autumn Statement.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38051066

Shooting stars from space for 2020 Olympics

Project Sky Canvas hopes to paint the sky with colour above the Olympics using ready-made shooting stars.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37928806

Amol Rajan appointed as BBC's first media editor

Former editor of The Independent Amol Rajan is appointed the BBC's first media editor.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38054561

Satellite to help planes avoid turbulence

A new weather satellite which maps cloud "waves" could help pilots avoid turbulence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38050916

Barclays tests smartphone cash withdrawals

Barclays is letting some customers withdraw cash from ATMs by waving their phone near the machine.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38054298

Instagram launches live 'disappearing' video and changes direct messaging

Now you can broadcast live video on Instagram - and send photos and videos privately to friends.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38054235

Virtual reality video simulates drink driving car crash

A virtual reality video simulating a car crash from drink driving is released by a major drinks maker.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38050910

India mobile payments surge after shock banknote move

India's surprise move to get rid of big banknotes spurs a nationwide cash crunch and record transactions for mobile payment firm Paytm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38047954

Fresh blow to China's troubled tech giant LeEco

The Chinese tech giant LeEco faces a further setback after a smartphone firm it had invested in warns of a large loss.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38050091

BT faces 4G Ofcom auction challenge

Ofcom has proposed a cap on some of the newly available 4G spectrum it is preparing for auction, which would prevent BT from bidding.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38051063

Apple to swap 'faulty' iPhone 6 batteries

Apple is offering to replace the batteries of a "small number" of iPhone 6 phones with a fault that makes them unexpectedly shut down.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38049296

Panasonic invests $60m in 'frivolous' laundry robot

The Japanese startup behind the world's first laundry robot is getting a big vote of confidence from Panasonic, which has invested $60m (£49m) into the invention.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38047950

Three phone scam data breach hit 133,000 customers

Three says 133,000 customer accounts were hit by fraudsters in a bid to upgrade and steal phones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38030498

Facebook to increase UK employees by 50% in 2017

Facebook will expand its presence in the UK by 50% when it opens its new London headquarters in 2017.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38047126

Virtual reality to aid Auschwitz war trials of concentration camp guards

The Auschwitz concentration camp has been recreated in virtual reality to help in war crime trials of former guards.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38026007

Facebook fake news: Zuckerberg details plans to combat problem

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg outlines plans for how he hopes to combat fake news on the site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38039506

Dell error hands Mexicans $33 laptop bargain

Mexico tells Dell to honour the sale of laptops mistakenly advertised at their shipping cost.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38025662

WalkCar: Hands-on with Japan's car-in-a-bag

The BBC's Chris Foxx takes a ride on Japan's answer to the 'hoverboard'.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38026010

Early computer rebuild wins conservation award

An exhibit that gives people an idea of what it was like to programme one of the first computers has won an award.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38026006

Arianna Huffington: 'We're drowning in data'

The BBC’s Lerato Mbele meets the Huffington Post's founding editor Arianna Huffington to discuss shifts in the political, media and business landscapes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38027078

Apple to fix iPhone 6 Plus 'touch disease' for a fee

Apple has started offering a service to cure old iPhone 6 Plus phones of a problem known as "touch disease".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38026003

Twitter boss sorry over white supremacist ad

Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey has apologised after an advert for a white supremacist group appeared on the social media platform.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38025593

Chinese social media star faked good deeds

A Chinese social media star, famous for live streaming himself giving away money, has been revealed to have been faking his acts of generosity.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38004545

Three mobile: Arrests made over data breach

Police have arrested three men after a data breach at the Three mobile network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38022309

Smart map aims to avoid 5G dead zones

Mapping organisation Ordnance Survey produces maps to help determine where to install next-generation 5G mobile towers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38014503

Pizza company offers drone deliveries and other news

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

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38015450

Microsoft partners with old rival Linux Foundation

Technology company Microsoft is to join the Linux Foundation despite historical differences.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38012708

$5 'Poison Tap' hacks locked computers

A developer has created a $5 device that can hack your computer even when the screen is password-protected.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38012699

SpaceX aims to launch internet from space

Private rocket firm SpaceX applies for US government approval for a large network of internet satellites.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38012930

LinkedIn blocked by Russian authorities

Social network LinkedIn is being blocked in Russia after a court finds the company guilty of violating local data storage laws.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38014501

Selfie deaths are on the rise

Researchers are hoping to develop an app that will warn thrill-seekers when their quest for the perfect pic is risking their life.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38012990

Drone and plane in 'very near miss' over central London

A passenger aircraft narrowly avoided a drone collision over central London, a report claims.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38011104

Dementia game 'shows lifelong navigational decline'

The world's largest dementia research project suggests ability to navigate declines as we age.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-37988197

Paper bike helmet wins Dyson award

A cheap, foldable cycling helmet made of paper wins the international James Dyson award.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38004215

Shakespeare's Tempest gets mixed reality makeover

Virtual Ariel flies around the stage in a production of The Tempest as the RSC embraces technology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38000619

Shakespeare show blurs lines of reality

Shakespeare's Tempest is given a mixed reality makeover by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38000110

UK broadband speed ad rules to be revamped

Broadband adverts that headline "up to" speeds will be revamped as they are confusing, the UK's ad watchdog says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38005327

Google Earth gets virtual reality makeover

Google's globe-trotting app Earth makes its VR debut.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38000107

Facebook reveals fresh flaws with its data

Facebook reveals a further four flaws with the data it shares with publishers and advertisers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38005324

Apology over Watch Dogs 2's genitalia gaffe

Ubisoft apologises after a discovery that killing a woman in Watch Dogs 2 causes her genitalia to be exposed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38003133

Twitter suspends alt-right figureheads

Several high-profile accounts associated with the alt-right movement are suspended from Twitter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37997864

Snapchat: Is it really worth $25bn?

As reports swirl that Snapchat is set to be the biggest US tech stock market launch since Facebook, we ask if it is worth the rumoured $25bn valuation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37996314

Nintendo shares rise on Super Mario iPhone game date

Nintendo shares rise in Tokyo after it announces its Super Mario iPhone game will launch on 15 December 15, costing $10 (£8).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37995894

Snapchat 'files for stock market float'

Messaging app Snapchat files confidentially to list on the US stock market, according to reports.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37995890

Children see 'worrying' amount of hate speech online

One in three UK internet users between the ages of 12 and 15 saw hate speech online last year, Ofcom suggests.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37989475

Eve Online becomes free for first time

For the first time the iconic online game is letting new users get involved for free, although some upgrades will still cost you.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37994988

Google boss Sundar Pichai explains investment in Britain

Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai explains why the tech giant is investing in the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37994344

'I write fake news that gets shared on Facebook'

The creator of a fake news site tells Newsbeat there's nothing wrong with what he does.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37992793

Molecules found on phones reveal lifestyle secrets

Molecules found on mobile phones can reveal a lot about the owner's lifestyle, scientists say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-37973302

Dad's search for a little blue cup for his son goes viral

A father's appeal to find a Tommee Tippee cup for his autistic son goes viral on Twitter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37988508

Sony denies PlayStation hack attack following complaints

Some PlayStation users say their accounts have been hacked, but Sony denies its network has been compromised.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37975241

Dating app Tinder launches new transgender and gender identity options

The dating app launches a new feature that allows users to add information about their gender identity.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37975211

Twitter announces more tools for dealing with abuse

Twitter announces new ways for users to tackle abusive messages and hateful content on its platform.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37987058

Boy, 17, admits TalkTalk hacking offences

A 17-year-old boy admits hacking offences linked to a data breach at the communications firm TalkTalk.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37990246

Raspberry Pi used to create electric skateboard

A teenager has built an electric skateboard using a computer that cost just £4.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-37989413

'Simple' phone has complex problems

A crowdfunded handset designed to help people disconnect from their smartphones has suffered a series of setbacks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37987055

Why did millions join secret Facebook group Pantsuit Nation?

The founder of Pantsuit Nation on why the secret Facebook group, launched at the end of the US election to support Hillary Clinton, was so popular.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2016-37987616

US demands electric cars make noise at low speed

A US road safety body has demanded that electric cars travelling at low speed make a noise to warn pedestrians.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37986774

Japan embraces robots ahead of 2020 Olympics

The robot getting ready to help visitors at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with language translation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37910123

NHS send-to-all email causes turmoil

An email that was accidentally sent to 840,000 members of the NHS's staff in England causes havoc.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37979456

How can Facebook fix its fake news problem?

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg says the website will do more to tackle fake news, following complaints that the social network is deluged with fabricated posts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37974306

Up to 400 million accounts in Adult Friend Finder breach

Up to 400 million accounts on the "sex and swingers" hook-up site AdultFriendFinder may have been leaked.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37974266

Dark web hackers boast of Tesco Bank thefts

A cybersecurity firm says hackers boasted on the dark web of stealing funds from Tesco Bank two months ago.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37974776

IMDB sues California over law to remove actors' ages

IMDB says a law requiring the site to remove actors' ages violates its free speech rights.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37974026

US election 2016: US-Mexico drone firm 'watching border closely'

The vice president of a drone firm which has bases in the US and Mexico, says he will be "watching the border very closely", after Donald Trump's election victory.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-37950816

Samsung buys connected car firm Harman for $8bn in cash

Samsung Electronics buys Harman International Industries for about $8bn (£6.4bn) in cash as it makes a big push into connected car technologies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37972109

Children go hands-on with VR headsets

We asked some of you guys to test out four of the best Virtual Reality Headsets to give us their low down on the pros and cons...

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/37949548

What's the best VR headset?

We asked some of you guys to test out four of the best Virtual Reality Headsets to give us their low down on the pros and cons...

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/37949547

Police crackdown on use of mobiles when driving

Police in England and Wales launch a week-long crackdown on motorists using their mobiles.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37968722

Online bullying counselling on increase, says Childline

The number of children needing help over online bullying has gone up 88% over five years, says a helpline.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37970725

Zuckerberg promises Facebook action over fake news

Mark Zuckerberg has said Facebook will do more to tackle fake news, and again denied it had in any way aided a Trump victory.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37967783

CEO Secrets: 'Don't be afraid to ask for what you need'

Stacy Brown-Philpot, the boss of TaskRabbit, shares the business advice she wishes she had when she started out.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37909377

Facebook bug 'kills' users in 'terrible error'

An unusual bug on Facebook showed many users of the social network as dead on Friday.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37957593

Amazon ordered to refund children's in-app purchases

A judge has ordered Amazon to refund the parents of children who made in-app purchases on Kindle and Android devices without their consent.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37954308

Amazon drivers 'work illegal hours'

Amazon delivery drivers often work "illegal" hours and get less than the minimum wage, it is claimed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37708996

Spotify patches 'data gobbling' glitch

Music service Spotify rolls out a fix to stop its desktop application repeatedly writing massive amounts of junk data to users' hard drives.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37950627

BBC to debut virtual reality film The Turning Forest

The BBC has confirmed it will launch a new virtual reality film, The Turning Forest, next week.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37943959

Singles Day: How China's Alibaba wants to change shopping

Chinese internet conglomerate Alibaba is looking to change how people shop, but it has its challenges.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-37932751

Russia banks hit by cyber-attack

Five Russian banks were hit by a a series of cyber-attacks on 8 November, said the country's banking regulator.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37941216

Microsoft fixes bug used by Russian hacker group

Microsoft has issued a patch for a software bug being actively exploited by hackers trying to infiltrate government networks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37939910

Google denies Android breaks competition rules

Google denies the way it handles its Android mobile operating system is anti-competitive.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37860224

Yahoo knew of 'state-backed' hack in 2014

Yahoo acknowledges that it knew two years ago that its systems had been breached by a suspected state-backed hacker.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37936219

'Secret' Wu-Tang Clan album clips streamed

Songs from a "secret" Wu-Tang Clan album are shared by controversial businessman Martin Shkreli.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37936319

Dead TV signals offer broadband hope in rural Scotland

Spectrum freed up from digital TV switchover is being used to provide rural broadband.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37936118

New Zealand immigration site traffic surges after US election

Immigration New Zealand says its website saw an increase in visits of 2,500% during the US election results.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37932921

Littergram allowed to keep name after Instagram complaint

The owner of an anti-litter app says lawyers for Instagram and Facebook have dropped their case demanding that he change its name.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-37920291

Robot 'sets new Rubik's Cube record'

A robot solves a Rubik's Cube in about 0.6 seconds, causing its makers to claim a new record.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37925028

Tesco Bank says attack cost it £2.5m and hit 9,000 people

Tesco Bank refunds £2.5m to 9,000 customers who had money taken in a weekend attack on accounts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37915755

Canada's immigration website crashes during US vote

Canada's immigration website suffers an intermittent fault that some are linking to Donald Trump's election victory.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37921376

AI that lip-reads 'better than humans'

An artificial intelligence system has learnt to lip-read with 90% accuracy, researchers say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37911135

Facebook sued over 'discriminatory' house and job adverts

Facebook faces a lawsuit over an option that allows advertisers to exclude certain ethnic groups.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37908919

YouTube adds HDR technology to make videos more vibrant

YouTube introduces support for HDR - a technology that makes videos more vibrant but can cause unintentional side-effects.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37908975

Secure browser add-on pulled after privacy lapse

Details of people's sexual preferences, health and surfing history have been shared by a browser add-on that rates website privacy and security policies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37909126

Tesco Bank attack was unprecedented, says regulator

The attack on Tesco Bank which affected 40,0000 accounts "looks unprecedented in the UK".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37907441

Hyperloop may become reality in Dubai

A firm behind super-fast transport system, Hyperloop, has signed a deal in the United Arab Emirates.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37908915

Viewing of online child abuse images a 'social emergency'

A report from the NSPCC is calling for a "robust action plan" to cut off the supply of child sex abuse images.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37897237

Deliveroo riders seek to unionise and gain workers' rights

Couriers working for food delivery service Deliveroo take legal steps to gain workers' rights.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37905425

Samsung raided in political corruption probe

South Korean prosecutors have raided the offices of Samsung Electronics as part of an investigation into the political scandal over President Park Geun-hye.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37904802

UK halts Facebook's WhatsApp data dip

Facebook is ordered not to use UK WhatsApp members' data to target ads on its core social network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37896935

Adobe Voco 'Photoshop-for-voice' causes concern

A new tool that makes it possible for computers to mimic a specific person's voice causes alarm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37899902

Liberia denies internet disruption claim

Liberia's telecoms authority denies reports the country's internet access was disrupted by a large-scale hack attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37896275

Tesco bank attack: What do we know?

As Tesco suspends some aspects of its online bank thanks to "online criminal activity", what is known about the attack so far?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37896273

Virgin becomes last major UK 4G network

Virgin Media launches its first 4G tariffs, the last major UK network to offer high-speed mobile internet plans.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37896933

Playboy model charged over locker room 'body-shaming' image

US Playboy model Dani Mathers is charged over a "body-shaming" photo of an older woman in a gym.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37882973

Tesco Bank halts online transactions after fraudsters strike

Tesco Bank halts online transactions for current account customers after thousands are hit by fraudsters.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37891742

Speeding tickets on 'smart motorways' rise sharply

The introduction of smart motorways has seen a big rise in speeding fines, figures suggest.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37888207

DeepMind AI to play videogame to learn about world

Can training an artificial intelligence system to play a computer game, help it understand the real world?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37871396

Stop junk food ads on kids' apps - WHO

Children need to be protected from the pervasive marketing of junk food to children through apps, social media and video blogs

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-37846318

Samsung recalls 2.8m washing machines in the US

Samsung recalls 2.8 million washing machines in the US after doors detached mid-wash, leaving one person with a broken jaw.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37875501

Call of Duty hitch hits Windows store gamers

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare fans who bought the game via the Windows store will hit problems if they try to play with friends who got it elsewhere.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37873445

Hack attacks cut internet access in Liberia

Liberia has been briefly cut off from the internet by hackers targeting its only link to the global network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37859678

Self-drive delivery van can be 'built in four hours'

UK firm that can build autonomous vans in four hours aims to shake up the delivery truck industry.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37871391

The chain-smoking robot and other tech news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best of the week's technology news.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37862454

Millions duped by Facebook Live video

Views rack up for an old video played on a four-hour loop claiming to be in real time on Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37865920

Privacy complaint for fitness wristband makers

Norway's consumer watchdog complains about the privacy policies of four fitness wristband companies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37859676

Google fights EU price comparison case

Google again rejects the EU's objections to how it displays shopping links in its search results.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37860227

Huawei Mate 9 phones unveiled after Note 9 meltdown

Huawei unveils new large-screened Android phones a month after Samsung pulled the Note 7 from sale.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37859403

'Bustling' web attack market closed down

A "bustling" marketplace that offered tools and services to mount massive web attacks is closed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37859674

Ukraine crisis: Hackers claim huge Kremlin email breach

Two Ukrainians tell the BBC how they hacked top Russian officials' emails revealing Kremlin plans.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37857658

Facebook warns advertising revenue growth will slow

Facebook warns advertising revenue growth will slow, sending its shares down 7% in New York.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37854653

Gawker settles Hulk Hogan privacy case for £31m

The defunct US news website Gawker settles a privacy lawsuit won by retired wrestler Hulk Hogan.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37853694

Microsoft Teams challenges work chat rival Slack

Microsoft unveils a workplace chat tool that resembles Slack, a popular app from a Canadian start-up.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37851336

British Airways to offer wi-fi on short-haul flights

British Airways will offer wi-fi internet access on short-haul flights from 2017, owner IAG says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37848554

Three ways hackers can invade your home

Even your kettle could give them a way in, as cyber security expert Ken Munro explains.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37849040

Drone-hacking cybersecurity boot camp launched in UK

Budding cyberspies will learn how to hack into drones and crack codes at a new government-backed cybersecurity boot camp.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37848549

Why Windows hack is being blamed on Russians

Microsoft says a notorious group of hackers are exploiting a flaw in its Windows operating system.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37847070

Facebook blocks insurer discount plan

Facebook blocks an insurer's plan to view young drivers' profiles to set car insurance premiums.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37847647

Montreal police monitored journalist Patrick Lagace's phone

A Montreal newspaper says police monitored a journalist's phone for several months.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37826856

Tesla boss Musk 'optimistic' on SolarCity takeover

Tesla founder Elon Musk backs shareholders to approve its $2.6bn (£2.1bn) deal for solar panel company SolarCity.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37842945

No Man's Sky company Hello Games say it's Twitter account was hacked

A gaming company says a tweet posted on its account which read "No Man's sky was a mistake" was a hack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37835995

YouTube's seven-year stand-off ends

YouTube clinches a deal with a rights body, making thousands of blocked clips available in Germany.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37839038

Taxi apps 'discriminate on gender and race'

A two-year study suggests that ride-hailing apps may discriminate on gender and race.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37834774

Canadian grandmother accused of pirating zombie game

An 86-year-old woman has denied accusations that she illegally downloaded a shooting video game.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37834766

Microsoft attacks Google's Windows hack alert

Microsoft attacks Google's decision to flag a bug in Windows that has yet to be fixed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37833146

Lincolnshire operations cancelled after network attack

Hundreds of planned operations and outpatient appointments are cancelled across Lincolnshire after an NHS computer network was attacked.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-37822084

UK to increase national cyber-defence grid

The UK will boost automatic defences keeping malicious hackers at bay as it reveals details of a £1.9bn cyber security strategy.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37821867

'Bionic' plants can detect explosives

Scientists have transformed the humble spinach plant into a bomb detector.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37823909

Facebook 'still fails Napalm girl test', says Aftenposten

Facebook is relaxing its rules on removing "newsworthy" material that violates its policies, but one newspaper editor says this is not enough.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37826263

SKT crowned 2016 League of Legends world champions

South Korean team SKT Telecom T1 wins the 2016 world championships of the League of Legends (LoL) video game.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37821864

Teen hacker 'accidentally' causes 911 attack

An 18-year-old is charged with three counts of computer tampering after "accidentally" swamping Arizona's emergency services with thousands of bogus 911 telephone calls.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37821862

Forged rail tickets sold on 'dark web', BBC investigation reveals

Forged rail tickets are being sold on the "dark web" and used at stations without detection, a BBC investigation finds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37800623

Swiss railway ticket machines to sell Bitcoin digital currency

Switzerland's national rail service will begin selling the digital currency Bitcoin at ticket machines.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37810438

Broadband advert rule changes come into effect

New rules forcing broadband firms to be clearer on contract costs have come into effect.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37818861

'More TV, film and gaming' crossover following Skylanders: Academy success

The team behind Skylanders: Academy explain to Newsbeat there's scope for more of their gaming franchises to make the jump to the small and big screen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37798743

Allow mobile phone network roaming in UK, urge MPs

MPs urge firms to allow customers to roam between mobile networks in areas of the UK where reception is weak.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37808943

Bethesda accused of gamer 'favouritism'

Video game publisher Bethesda is criticised for letting gamers with big online followings review new software before journalists.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37747360

WhatsApp warned over Facebook data share deal

WhatsApp has been warned by European privacy watchdogs about sharing user data with parent company Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37801664

Uber drivers win key employment case

UK employment tribunal rules that Uber drivers are entitled to holiday pay and National Living Wage.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37802386

Apple raises computer prices in UK

Apple increases the prices of its laptop and desktop computers by hundreds of pounds in the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37799235

Angela Merkel wants Facebook and Google's secrets revealed

Angela Merkel wants the way that online platforms like Facebook and Google influence what people see online to be made public.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37798762

Gut instinct drives battery boost

Scientists have designed a new prototype battery that mimics the structure of the human intestines.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37788436

Celebgate hack: Collins sentenced over nude photos theft

A Pennsylvania man is sentenced to 18 months in jail for hacking celebrity accounts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37796986

Mobile and Youtube boost Google parent Alphabet profits

Google parent Alphabet has reported a 20.2 % rise in quarterly revenue, helped by sales of advertising on mobile devices and YouTube.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37795329

The robotic caterpillar powered by light and other news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the best of the week's technology news.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37786277

Amazon profit misses estimates and its outlook disappoints

Web giant Amazon has reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit as expenses rose, causing shares to tumble in after-hours trading.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37795121

Apple adds Touch Bar to MacBook Pro laptops

Apple refreshes its high-end laptops adding an interactive thin display above its keyboard.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37787487

Paypal fixes 'worrying' security bug

A security expert has found a simple way round one system Paypal uses to protect users' accounts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37788321

Twitter axes Vine video service

Social network Twitter announces it will close its video sharing service Vine.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37788052

Rat-scaring laser trial to protect crops

High-powered laser light will be used to protect crops from pests in a trial funded by the European Commission.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37775605

Twitter to cut jobs as revenue growth slows

Twitter plans to cut 9% of its workforce after reporting a sharp slowdown in revenue growth.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37789415

Killer sought via text message broadcast

Ontario police are sending text messages to phones used near a murder site to help an investigation

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37788319

Google tries to resolve Pixel camera flare issue

Google is developing an algorithm to address excessive lens flare on photographs taken with its flagship Pixel smartphones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37788049

Millions fooled by Facebook Live space walk

Misleading "live" video from the International Space Station stuns the internet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37778973

Samsung operating profit plunges 30% in wake of Note 7 fiasco

The world's largest smartphone maker Samsung sees its operating profit plunge by 30%, pulled down by the recall of its Note 7 flagship phone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37784079

Tesla reports first quarterly profit for three years

Electric car maker Tesla reports net income of $21.9m (£17.9m) for the third quarter after 13 consecutive quarterly losses.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37782083

Stephen Port told victim's partner 'I hope he wasn't murdered'

A man on trial for killing four gay men contacted the boyfriend of one victim on Facebook saying "I hope he wasn't murdered", a jury hears.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-37776575

Grand Theft Auto maker targets cheats

Rockstar Games is cracking down on people who cheat on GTA 5, by draining money from their in-game accounts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37777648

Windows 10 gets 3D Paint and new VR headsets

Microsoft's next version of Windows 10 will add 3D-creation tools and be supported by new virtual reality kit.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37779983

Apple 'leaks its own Macbook Pro laptop revamp'

Code hidden within the latest MacOS operating system appears to reveal a new laptop.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37774800

Google Fiber broadband plan scaled back

Google scales back the expansion of its fibre broadband network, which it was rolling out in some US cities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37775602

President Obama ridiculed on Snapchat by daughter Sasha

The US President says his 15-year-old daughter Sasha mocked him on Snapchat in a message to friends.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37774797

Boiler Room creates 'world first' virtual reality music venue

Boiler Room is working with a VR company to build a space which will be used to film gigs that music fans can watch using headsets.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37771918

Vodafone fined £4.6m by Ofcom for breaking customer rules

Vodafone is fined £4.6m by regulator Ofcom for breaking consumer protection rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37772118

The drone designed to fly on one propeller

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly finds out why a drone with one propeller was created.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37761199

The suitcase with a built-in scooter and other travel tech

Tommy Sandhu looks at some of the latest travel gadgets

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37706979

Apple iPhone sales fall, but beat estimates

Apple reports its third quarter in a row of falling iPhone sales, but sales beat analyst expectations.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37770432

AI creates gallery of nightmare images for Halloween

Scientists have created a "nightmare machine" to teach AI systems how to be scary.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37765384

New London phone boxes to offer free calls and Wi-Fi

New phone boxes offering free calls and ultrafast Wi-Fi will be introduced on the streets of central London.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-37765021

Sweden bans cameras on drones

The use of camera drones has been made illegal in Sweden unless they are granted a special surveillance permit.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37761872

Smartwatch sales show sharp decline, report finds

Smartwatch shipments declined by almost 52% year-on-year, according to a new report by market analysts IDC.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37762239

Beijing threatens legal action over webcam claims

China's Ministry of Justice has threatened legal action against those blaming Chinese firms for botnets.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37761868

Australia #censusfail: Derision greets simple fix failure

Computer bosses admit Australian census issues could have been prevented by switching router "off and on again".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-37760924

Tomb Raider: How Lara Croft became a game changer

A feminist icon, a virtual blow-up doll, the sixth Spice Girl, a cyberbabe, an ambassador for Britain, or a distorted male fantasy? Lara Croft has been described as all of these. BBC News looks at her legacy as Tomb Raider turns 20.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-37619114

Blockchain bandits hit crypto start-ups

Are hack attacks aimed at the technology behind Bitcoin and other virtual currencies undermining confidence in the digital cash world?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37307826

US changes toddler screen time advice

Until now the American Academy of Paediatrics has recommended that children under two have no screen time at all.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37751433

Teen hackers study considers link to addiction

A study for Europol suggests efforts to stop young people hacking could learn from anti-addiction efforts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37752800

Game's Playstation VR demo charges spark anger

Gamers have complained about video game retailer Game's decision to charge for demos of Sony's new Playstation Virtual Reality headset.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37751428

Webcams used to attack Reddit and Twitter recalled

Home webcams that were hijacked to help knock popular websites offline last week are being recalled in the US.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37750798

The real-world uses for virtual reality

VR is increasingly being used in real-world situations by schools, charities, hospitals and... kitchen retailers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37576755

AI predicts outcome of human rights cases

A research project has found that an AI could accurately predict the outcome of legal cases nearly 80% of the time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37727387

'Smart' home devices used as weapons in website attack

Hackers used internet-connected home devices, such as printers and web cameras, to attack popular websites on Friday, security analysts say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37738823

Massive cyber-attack knocks out top sites

Twitter, Spotify, Reddit, Soundcloud and several other sites have been affected by a massive web attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37728015

Warnings over Dirty Cow Linux bug

Users of the Linux operating system are being urged to update it to remove a "serious" bug that hackers could use to hijack systems.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37728010

NSA contractor faces spying charges

An NSA contractor is accused of stealing vast amounts of government secrets over a 20-year period.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37727386

Video game voice, stunt and motion actors go on strike in US over pay

Actors who provide voices, stunts or motion capture for video games are on strike in the US over pay and conditions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37721223

Online gambling companies probed by CMA over winnings

Online gambling firms may be breaking the law by making it very difficult for players to collect their winnings, the competition regulator says

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37715178

Microsoft shares at new high as cloud focus pays off

Microsoft's focus on cloud computing has helped it deliver better-than-expected quarterly profits and sent its shares to an all-time high.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37724557

Samsung 'blocks' exploding Note 7 parody videos

Samsung appears to file copyright claims against YouTube videos mocking its recalled Galaxy Note 7 handset.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37713939

Facebook accused of removing breast cancer awareness video

Facebook has removed a video on breast cancer awareness posted in Sweden after it considered the images "offensive", a group says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37721193

Nintendo unveils Switch console

Nintendo reveals the first details of its next games console, the Switch.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37713938

Apple complains Amazon's US site is selling fake products

Apple says there is a "flood" of potentially life-threatening counterfeit goods being sold via Amazon.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37715531

Backpage website tries to have pimping charges dropped

Lawyers for Backpage owners have asked the judge to throw out the case against them, citing free speech principles.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37713793

Russian arrested over LinkedIn hack

A Russian man has been arrested in the Czech Republic over alleged involvement in a massive breach of LinkedIn data.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37713790

Gable Tostee not guilty in Australia 'Tinder death'

An Australian man is acquitted of the murder of a New Zealand woman who fell from his balcony during their first Tinder date.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-37712288

Tesla to make all new cars self-driving

Tesla says all electric cars it now builds will have hardware to drive completely on their own, though fully self-driving cars are still years away.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37711489

Broadband must be affordable for poor, say councils

Broadband needs a social tariff to ensure everyone can afford it, says the Local Government Association.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37706484

Yahoo urges US to clarify user data rules

The internet firm Yahoo calls on the US government to clarify the rules around providing it with users' data.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37710736

Robot arm helps fly aircraft

A robotic arm that can help fly an aircraft has been designed by engineers in Virginia.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37708658

Pro-Clinton bots 'fought back but outnumbered in second debate'

A study says more tweets were posted by suspected bots in favour of Clinton and Trump in the second presidential debate.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37703565

Swiss beat UK's BT to next-gen G.fast broadband

Switzerland is the first country in Europe to deliver so-called ultrafast broadband to customers through traditional copper infrastructure, according to service provider Swisscom.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37705435

Sat-nav maps update aims to prevent stuck lorries

A multi-million pound sat-nav project seeks to stop lorries getting stuck on UK roads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37703556

Football Manager: 'From hard to soft Brexit'

Sports Interactive's Ciaran Brennan explains the Brexit scenarios in Football Manager 2017

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37701387

Micro Bit mini-computer heads overseas

The BBC passes control of the Micro Bit mini-computer to a foundation that aims it to give it international appeal.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37682405

WikiLeaks: Ecuador admits limiting Assange's internet access

Ecuador acknowledges it has partly restricted internet access for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is staying at the country's embassy in London.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-37699410

Yahoo boosted by profits rise as Verizon reviews hacking impact

Yahoo's profits more than double in the last three months, a boost for the beleaguered firm whose massive data breach put a question mark over its Verizon sale.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37698258

Singapore self-driving taxi has first 'prang'

A self-driving taxi being trialled in Singapore has had its first accident - but the firm behind it said it was just a minor "prang" at 4mph.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37689726

Misfit Phase watch hides technology behind analogue face

Misfit is the latest fitness-tracking brand to make an enhanced analogue watch rather than build a touchscreen model.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37691663

Microsoft gender-bias case to go ahead

A US judge allows a class action gender-bias lawsuit against Microsoft to proceed, despite a request from the firm that certain claims be dismissed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37689622

Brexit simulated in new Football Manager game

A range of "Brexit scenarios" will face players of the Football Manager 2017 game when it is released next month, it emerges.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37692481

Uber-like app for tractor hailing launched in India

Tractors for hire via an app or a call centre could make life easier for farmers in India.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37690970

'Recovering ambassador' wants digital revolution

Britain's youngest ambassador on a digital revolution transforming the diplomatic service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37690990

IBM AI system Watson to diagnose rare diseases in Germany

IBM's AI system Watson is to work alongside doctors in Germany, who are trying to solve some of the country's most complex medical cases.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37653588

Trump's Twitter debate lead was 'swelled by bots'

Web robots - or bots - posted many more pro-Trump tweets than pro-Clinton ones during and after the first presidential debate.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37684418

Netflix shares soar as video service posts jump in subscribers

Netflix shakes off worries over growth with new subscriber numbers that beat estimates and sends its share price soaring 20%.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37685842

Concern over missing man's Facebook page updates

Friends and relatives of a missing American man are concerned his Facebook page has become active although they have not seen him for a month.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37680063

Samsung S7 adds features from doomed Note 7

Samsung is working to bring some features of its ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 phone to its S7 and S7 Edge devices.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37676860

WikiLeaks: Julian Assange's internet access 'cut'

WikiLeaks says an unidentified state actor has shut internet access for its founder Julian Assange, who is in London's Ecuadorean embassy

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37680411

UK spy agencies 'broke privacy rules' says tribunal

Spy agencies breached privacy rules when they collected bulk data about UK citizens, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37680058

Tesla ordered to dump Autopilot brand in Germany

Tesla is ordered to drop the Autopilot brand name, which it uses to promote its driver-assistance software, in Germany.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37676858

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned by more airlines over fire risk

Airlines in Australia, Europe and Asia ban Samsung's Galaxy Note 7, after reports some phones have caught fire.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37674170

Computer science exam had coding errors

Scotland's exam body admits to a series of mistakes in one of this year's computer science tests.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-37658940

Poland's Enigma mathematicians honoured

Polish mathematicians who laid the groundwork for cracking the WW2 Nazi Enigma code, are being honoured at the country's embassy in London.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37668115

US bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights

The US Department of Transportation has banned Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights after reports of the device catching fire.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37662660

Twtitter shares tumble as Salesforce rules out bid

Shares in Twitter drop more than 7% after Salesforce chief executive Marc Benioff says his firm would not bid for the social media website.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37660911

YouTuber plead not guilty to video game gambling offences

Two men appear in court and plead not guilty after they were previously charged with offences under the Gambling Act.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37632065

Google News launches fact check label

Google launches a new fact check label, which will appear in search results for news stories.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37657524

Electric cars set to get road priority in clean air zones

Electric cars could be given priority at traffic lights and exempted from one-way systems, a government consultation suggests.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37654584

Snapchat heads for possible $25bn flotation

Snap Inc, the owner of messaging app Snapchat, moves closer to a share flotation as it chooses Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to underwrite the listing.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37654875

Electric bike scheme first to be launched in the UK

The UK's first city-wide electric bike scheme is launched in Exeter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-37624253

Drones carry patients' blood for a fee in Rwanda

A drones start-up is launching a service that will deliver blood, plasma and coagulants to hospitals in Rwanda.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37646483

Royal Navy's 'robot wars' under way off Scotland and Wales

What the Royal Navy describes as its first "robot wars" are under way off the coasts of Scotland and west Wales.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-37641876

The Pompeii house recreated in 3D and other tech news

BBC Click's Stephen Beckett looks at some of the best of the week's technology news.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37643522

Rwanda begins Zipline commercial drone deliveries

What is believed to be the world's first regular commercial drone delivery service is launching in Rwanda.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37646474

A Call Of Duty commentator totally lost it during an eSports tournament

"That could be the greatest ending to a game of Black Ops 3 i've seen in my life," screams announcer Ben Bowe.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37629898

How the new five pound note plays vinyl records

The new polymer five pound note has a secret power - it can play vinyl.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37630555

How can a company repair a damaged reputation?

As Samsung stops production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after incidents of the handsets catching fire, how can it hope to repair its damaged reputation?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37630983

Almost 6,000 online shops hit by hackers

Almost 6,000 web shops are unknowingly harbouring malicious code that is stealing the credit card details of customers, suggests research.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37643754

Apple fires staff amid claims intimate photos shared in Australia store

Apple fires a number of employees in Australia amid allegations they shared photos of female customers and colleagues and ranked them out of 10.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-37642095

The collar which visualises your dog's emotions

The collar displays different colours depending on the dog's mood. BBC Click finds out more.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37619957

PlayStation VR headset: The verdict

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak reviews Sony's PlayStation virtual reality headset.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37630609

BMW reveals helmet-free motorcycle concept

Motoring giant BMW unveils a self-balancing concept motorcycle, which it says could represent the future of transportation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37632066

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: The unanswered questions

As Samsung urges customers to return its ill-fated Note 7 handsets, questions remain about what went wrong.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37630605

Amazon launches second Spotify rival

Amazon launches a second music streaming service to compete with rivals Spotify and Apple Music.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37628975

Australia weather bureau hacked by foreign spies, says report

An official report into a 2015 cyber attack on the Australian Bureau of Meteorology concludes it was carried out by foreign spies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-37615645

US start-up Geofeedia 'allowed police to track protesters'

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram revoke access to their data to an analytics firm accused of selling information that allowed US police to track protesters.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37627086

Humans need new skills for post-AI world, say MPs

MPs on the Science and Technology Committee urge the government to act on the societal implications of AI and robotics.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37618579

Meet the giant robot equipped with a paintball cannon

Why engineers want to build giant robots which can battle each other.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37553234

More than a fire row

Problems for technology giant Samsung may go beyond a smart-phone that catches fire, as the BBC's Stephen Evans explains.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37624629

Holidaymaker billed £20k in error by O2 within 24-hours

A UK holidaymaker is mistakenly issued with a five-figure mobile phone bill within 24-hours of travelling abroad.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-37619454

Users accuse Yahoo of email 'trick'

Some of Yahoo's users are angry that a feature allowing them to migrate emails to another provider has been disabled.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37618575

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: What went wrong?

Rory Cellan-Jones explains the decline and fall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37622076

Samsung Note 7 flames out: Experts react

Experts question whether Samsung should have killed off the Note 7 and ask which rival will benefit most.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37619184

Driverless car tested in public in UK

An autonomous vehicle has its first trial in a public space, in the Milton Keynes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37618574

Gamer's funeral live-streamed on Twitch TV

The funeral of a 24-year-old professional video gamer from the US who was killed in a car crash has been streamed on live video gaming platform Twitch.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37618634

Samsung permanently stops Galaxy Note 7 production

Samsung has ceased production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after reports of devices it had deemed safe catching fire.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37618618

Fires and spin

Whirlpool is facing a cacophony of calls to improve its response to a tumble dryer fire risk. A BBC News investigation has delved into the sequence of events.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37572532

Are you a danger?

Staff and companies increasingly use third-party apps for work. But are employers alert to the security threat these apps pose?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37541594