Samsung Gear S3 watches get bigger screens and batteries

Samsung gives its new smartwatches bigger screens and longer-lasting batteries, but interest in the sector is limited.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37234442

Celebrity YouTube promotion fee '$187,000 on average'

YouTube personalities charge an average of $187,500 (£143,000) for each sponsored video, a talent agency says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37234385

Mark Zuckerberg: I am sticking with Free Basics in Africa

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg tells the BBC he is sticking with his controversial Free Basics scheme during a trip to Nigeria.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37234444

Pakistani farmers to be given five million smartphones

Five million smartphones are to be given to farmers in Pakistan in an effort to improve knowledge of modern farming techniques.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37231603

Dropbox hack 'affected 68 million users'

A Dropbox security breach that occurred in 2012 appears to have affected more than 68 million accounts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37232635

Curved screen Predator laptop unveiled by Acer at Ifa

Acer unveils the world's first laptop to feature a curved screen, saying it will make games more immersive.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37229205

Google DeepMind targets NHS head and neck cancer treatment

Anonymised scans from 700 former cancer patients at a London hospital will be analysed by Google's artificial intelligence (AI) system, DeepMind.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37230806

Lenovo Yoga Book copies handwriting off paper notepads

Lenovo unveils an unusual tablet that detects handwriting on a notepad placed above.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37185539

Google to expand ride-sharing service in San Francisco

Google plans to expand a ride-sharing service in San Francisco, setting up a potential showdown with market leaders Uber and Lyft.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37227559

SES company first to use 'second-hand' SpaceX rocket

Luxembourg-based SES says it is going to be the first satellite operator to launch a spacecraft on a "second-hand" rocket - a Falcon 9 that previously sent supplies to the space station.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37220074

Jeremy Corbyn proposing digital 'bill of rights'

Every home and business in the UK would have guaranteed access to high-speed broadband as part of a digital "bill of rights" proposed by Jeremy Corbyn.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37219140

EU's net neutrality guidelines get published

New guidelines are published setting out how the EU's net neutrality rules should be applied.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37225094

Rail firm to test Uber-style mobile payments system

Smartphones could soon replace the traditional rail ticket if an experiment by Chiltern Railways is successful.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37221573

Facebook lets users prompt danger alert

Facebook is to enable members to trigger its Safety Check service themselves if a dangerous event occurs near them.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37220396

Fastest mobile 4G network speed record 'broken'

A new record has been set for the world's fastest 4G mobile internet speed, according to a network operator.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37221565

No changes to Steam's No Man's Sky refund policy

Games retailer Steam denies No Man's Sky is exempt from its refund policy after online claims.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37220577

Apple should repay Ireland €13bn, European Commission rules

Ireland should recover up to €13bn (£11bn) from Apple in back taxes, the European Commission rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37220799

Sri Lankan teenager held over hacking of president's website

A Sri Lankan schoolboy is arrested for allegedly hacking the website of President Maithripala Sirisena, police say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37214629

Kim Dotcom explains why he wanted his appeal livestreamed.

Kim Dotcom, fighting extradition to the US over copyright infringement, discusses why he wanted the court case livestreamed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37218690

Kim Dotcom wins right to livestream extradition appeal

A New Zealand judge allows internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom to livestream his appeal against extradition to the US on YouTube.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37217591

Apple facing record bill for Irish tax

Apple could be ordered to pay billions of euros in back taxes in the Republic of Ireland under a European Union ruling expected on Tuesday.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37216176

Driverless Roborace car speeds around Donington

A prototype racing car, testing self-driving technology for the forthcoming Roborace contest, takes a lap around Donington Park's circuit.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/37214619

Iran rolls out domestic internet

Iran says it has launched the first phase of "national internet" designed to replace the current system.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37212456

Bourne's 3D conversion sends Chinese heads spinning

Chinese audiences are complaining that a 3D version of the latest Bourne movie is causing headaches and nausea.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37212239

Kim Dotcom calls for livestream of extradition appeal

A High Court judge considers a request that Kim Dotcom's extradition appeal be livestreamed on YouTube.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37212453

China launches own aircraft engine-maker to rival the West

China launches its first aircraft-engine manufacturer in an attempt to wean itself off Western suppliers and become a global aviation power.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37212009

Uber suspends services in Abu Dhabi

Taxi-hailing service Uber and rival Careem suspend their services in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, as drivers are reportedly arrested.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37211268

Hundreds of Pokemon Go incidents logged by police

Pokemon Go players have been involved in hundreds of police incidents since the gaming app phenomenon launched, the BBC learns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37183161

Facebook overhauls trending feature after bias claims

Social media giant Facebook makes its Trending feature more automated after criticism it was biased against conservative views.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37205029

'First Apple computer' sells for $815,000

A prototype Apple 1, a holy-grail item in electronics memorabilia, has sold for $815,000 (£618,000) in an online auction.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37199000

WhatsApp and Facebook data sharing plan being investigated

The UK's Information Commissioner (ICO) is looking into WhatsApp's decision to share more data with parent company Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37198445

Russian MP's son convicted of hacking scheme

Russian Roman Seleznev has been found guilty in the US of running a hacking scheme that stole $169m (£131m).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37194989

US authorities investigate cyber-attack against Ghostbusters actress Leslie Jones

The Department of Homeland Security says it's looking into a cyber-attack on Leslie Jones' website and iCloud account.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37192926

Head teacher Ashley Yates jailed for filming pupils in toilets

A primary school head teacher who used a spy pen to film pupils in the toilets at his school is jailed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-37182588

Airlander 10: Longest aircraft hit power cable before nosediving

The world's longest aircraft came into contact with "high voltage power cables" before nosediving on landing, UK Power Networks says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-37184864

Apple tackles iPhone one-tap spyware flaws

Three flaws in Apple's iOS operating system are found that meant spyware could be installed with a single tap.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37185544

McDonald's fitness bands recalled after skin-burn complaints

McDonald's is recalling millions of fitness wristbands that it bundled with Happy Meals after customers complained of skin irritation and burns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37187666

HP laptop blocks over-shoulder snooping

Computer firm Hewlett-Packard has developed two new laptops that feature an optional privacy mode that obscures the screen unless viewed face-on.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37186284

Italy quake rescuers ask locals to unlock their wi-fi

Rescue teams searching for earthquake survivors trapped in central Italy have asked locals to unlock their wi-fi passwords.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37186290

Whatsapp to let companies message users

Whatsapp changes its privacy policy so that businesses can send messages to people using the service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37184651

Uber adds advance bookings in London

Transport app Uber allows customers in London to book journeys up to 30 days in advance.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37184648

Microsoft Excel blamed for gene study errors

Microsoft's Excel has been blamed for some errors in academic papers on genomics.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37176926

Mower prompts Northern Lights alert

A lawnmower has been blamed for wrongly triggering sensors that predict when the Northern Lights will be visible in the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37168678

Ghostbusters star hit by cyber-attack

Intimate images of Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones and racist photos appear on her website after it was targeted in a cyber-attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37182299

Pokemon Go-playing driver kills woman in Japan

A driver playing Pokemon Go while behind the wheel in Japan is arrested after hitting two women, killing one of them, say police.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37182308

Self-driving taxi trial kicks off in Singapore

As the industry races to make driverless cars viable, a small fleet of computer-driven taxis have taken to the streets in Singapore.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37181956

Asian companies have world's worst cybersecurity says study

Asian organisations are the worst prepared against cyber-attacks globally, according to US security company Mandiant.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37163076

Google punishes sites with pop-up adverts

Google will give a lower search ranking to sites with "frustrating" pop-up ads from 2017.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37178470

Why Pokemon Go may have passed its peak

New independent data suggests that the augmented reality craze is beginning to cool off.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37176782

Apple accused of iPhone 6 'touch disease' defect

Apple faces claims that it is failing to address a flaw.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37174316

Flipped 3D printer makes giant objects

A 3D printer that can produce large items such as plane parts is developed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37176662

How good is Tibet's Beijing-backed search engine?

A new Tibetan-language search engine has raised suspicions about the Chinese government's motives.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37171855

Russian hackers 'targeted New York Times'

The FBI is investigating whether Russian hackers have carried out a series of cyber attacks on the New York Times, officials tell US media.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37171350

University hit 21 times in one year by ransomware

Universities and NHS trusts have been hit hard by ransomware in the last year, according to Freedom of Information requests carried out by two cybersecurity firms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37166545

Massive data leak hits French submarine company

Leaked documents from French shipbuilder DCNS reveal crucial details about submarines that the company is building for India, Malaysia, Chile and Brazil.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37171856

Poor security 'aided' Ashley Madison hack

The Ashley Madison dating site had "inadequate" security systems and used fake icons to make people think it was safe, reveals a report.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37170542

Wikileaks criticised on sensitive data

Wikileaks has been criticised for not doing enough to screen sensitive information found in documents released via the site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37165230

Android 7.0 Nougat released by Google

Google rolls out a new version of Android that allows mobile devices to run two apps simultaneously on the same screen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37154926

Facebook launches Lifestage app for school teens

Facebook has launched a new social media app, without privacy settings, aimed at young people in school.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37154458

Gun crime tech 'failed to save lives' in Chicago

An attempt to use software to identify potential gun crime victims did not save any lives, a study suggests.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37154918

Windows 10 update stops webcams working

Millions of people are reporting that a Windows 10 update has stopped their webcams from working.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37154516

North Korea 'Netflix' device unveiled

A set-top box offering video-on-demand services has been unveiled by the state broadcaster KCTV in North Korea, according to local reports.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37154456

Drones seized over HMP Pentonville carrying drugs and phones

Drones carrying larges amounts of drugs and mobile phones are intercepted by police as they were being flown near a north London jail.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-37152665

T-Mobile deal 'may breach US net neutrality' rules

An 'unlimited' smartphone data deal that charges extra for premium services may be in breach of US net neutrality rules, campaigners say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37130987

Internet spying powers backed by review

Britain's spies should be allowed to continue harvesting internet data, the government's reviewer of terror laws has said in a review.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37130455

Grooming prompts online lessons call

More than 150 people are reported to police in Wales for meeting children following sexual grooming over the last five years, prompting calls for compulsory online safety lessons for pupils.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-37120567

China demands stricter rules for live streaming

China's internet regulator demands stricter controls over the hugely popular practice of live streaming, as part of a range of new requirements for websites.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-37127904

Uber's $100m settlement with drivers rejected by judge

A $100m settlement between the taxi-hailing app Uber and some of its drivers is rejected by a US judge.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37125575

News site Gawker to shut down next week

Media company Gawker says it will close its main site next week, days after it was bought by Univision in a bankruptcy auction.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37125348

Spyware maker faces legal battle over alleged affair

A spyware company could face legal action after a US court ruled that it illegally intercepted an unwitting man's messages.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37118673

Twitter shuts 235,000 more 'extremist' accounts

Twitter has suspended 235,000 accounts for violating its policies on the promotion of terrorism, the social network says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37120932

Uber 'to introduce self-driving cars within weeks'

Ride-sharing firm Uber will begin allowing users to hail a self-driving car in a US city later this month, according to a report.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37117831

Is Russia hacking the US election?

Huge leaks of data from US organisations have been attributed by some to Russia, so has the former Soviet state launched cyberwar on the US elections?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37117414

Currys PC World scolded over 4K Euro 2016 advert

The UK's advertising watchdog criticises Currys PC World for running a "misleading" advert about 4K television sets.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37117584

McDonald's drops wearable over claims it can cause rash

The fast food chain McDonald's drops a free wearable tech gadget it was giving to children, over reports that it can cause skin irritation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37117824

Tencent overtakes Alibaba as China's biggest tech company

Tencent, the owner of popular messaging app WeChat, overtakes rival Alibaba as China's biggest technology firm by market value.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37114284

Airlander 10: Maiden flight at last for longest aircraft

The maiden voyage of the world's longest airship takes place despite an earlier setback.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-37111527

Sage employee arrested in fraud probe

A 32-year-old Sage employee is arrested at Heathrow airport in connection with a fraud investigation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37112870

Cisco to cut up to 5,500 jobs

US tech giant Cisco Systems says it is cutting up to 7% of its global workforce, or 5,500 jobs, starting this summer.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37112872

Meet the robots in Amazon's UK warehouses

These robots are being rolled out to Amazon's warehouses across the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37114318

Reddit defends Suicide Squad 'music leaker'

Reddit has refused to hand over the details of an alleged music leaker to Atlantic Records.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37111534

Authorities investigate after Tesla car catches fire

Tesla is working with the French authorities after one of its electric cars burst into flames shortly after a loud bang was heard while it was travelling at high speed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37104753

Gamescom: What the event could mean for Xbox owners

No major announcements from Microsoft at Gamescom this year so what does the event mean to Xbox One owners?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37103729

Why is Brooklyn Beckham selling Huawei's phones?

Brooklyn Beckham is the latest celebrity to advertise a tech product, but do they make a difference?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37106220

Russian court rejects Google's Android appeal

Google fails in its latest attempt to appeal against a Russian competition ruling against its mobile operating system.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37106578

Edward Snowden: Russia probably behind NSA leak

Experts, including Edward Snowden, believe Russian hackers are prepared to leak data believed to be linked to the US security services.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37104745

Intel factory to make ARM-based smartphone chips

Intel announces it will start making smartphone chips based on the designs of its rival ARM.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37106572

Uber in English test legal challenge with London authorities

Uber launches a legal challenge against new rules in London that require thousands of its drivers to pass a test in English.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-37103979

Ford reveals driverless taxi plan

Ford plans to release self-driving cars that will be used as a taxi service in five years' time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37106570

Smart meter IT system delayed until autumn

A key IT project at the heart of the national smart meter roll-out programme is facing further delays.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37102725

Intel unveils Project Alloy 'merged reality' headset

Intel unveils a virtual reality headset that can show its wearer their hands and other nearby objects.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37098764

Gawker case: Thiel is 'serious threat' to press freedom

The PayPal entrepreneur represents a "serious threat" to press freedom after funding a legal case that bankrupted Gawker, campaigners say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37098518

Audi cars 'will talk to traffic lights', firm says

Vehicles will soon be able to communicate with traffic lights and tell drivers when they are about to change, Audi says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37098513

Hackers auction files 'stolen from NSA'

A group of hackers calling itself Shadow Brokers claims to have stolen a collection of malware files from a group linked to the US National Security Agency (NSA).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37095037

Google launches video chat app, Duo, to compete with FaceTime, Skype and Messenger

The new video chat app is Google's response to Apple's FaceTime, Microsoft's Skype and Facebook's Messenger.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37091986

Phones built for builders – are they tough enough?

BBC's Zoe Kleinman puts the new Tuffphone to the test and compares it to rival handsets.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37089880

Would you put your phone in a cement mixer?

British phone retailer Tuffphones has unveiled a new range of hard-wearing handsets aimed at construction workers and outdoors enthusiasts - so the BBC tried them out.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37057156

A bag you fill with air to turn into a chair and other gadgets

Tommy Sandhu looks at some of the latest travel gadgets

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37038016

Blogger turns tables on cyber-scammer

A security researcher says he managed to turn the tables on a cyber-scammer by sending him malware.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37084009

Russian pizza restaurant 'hacker' faces US trial

The son of a Russian member of Parliament is accused of orchestrating a hacking scheme that targeted US eateries - mostly pizza restaurants.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37083764

Twitter lifts Guccifer ban after Democrat phone numbers leak

Twitter reinstates a suspended account that publicised leaked personal data belonging to Democrat politicians.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37083759

Metropolitan Police to target online hate crime and abuse

A new team of specialist police officers is being set up to investigate online hate crimes, including abuse on Twitter and Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37076995

Deliveroo offers concessions in pay row

Takeaway delivery firm Deliveroo softens its stance on a controversial new pay scheme which saw it face a backlash from drivers and government.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37076706

Easy access to online porn is 'damaging' men's health, says NHS doctor

An NHS sex therapist is warning about a surge in the number of young men suffering sexual health problems because of online pornography.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37058019

Sage software firm hit by data breach

Police are investigating a data breach at the large UK business software company Sage.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37076704

Dragonfly army drone could be developed if company wins Ministry of Defence funding

Dragons' Den meets James Bond - companies pitch for £800m to make futuristic tech for the Armed Forces.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37061417

'Millions' of Volkswagen cars can be unlocked via hack

A sizeable proportion of 100 million Volkswagen cars sold since 1995 can be unlocked remotely by hackers, a team of researchers says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37057689

Seismic sensor security claims denied

A seismic sensor firm has rejected claims that its geological monitoring systems are vulnerable to cyber attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37057154

Social media stars warned over undeclared paid-for ads

Authorities warn dozens of celebrities after they are found posting paid-for advertising on social media accounts - but refuse to name any of them.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37048528

Anger over 'racist yellowface' Snapchat filter

A controversial new Snapchat face filter has drawn outrage from thousands of users describing it as a "racist" caricature of East Asians.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37042475

Split BT and Openreach, ex-minister Anna Soubry says

Former business minister Anna Soubry says Openreach, which runs much of the UK's broadband infrastructure, should be split off from BT.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37043008

Women warned about booming market in period tracker apps

The market is booming in apps which help women track their periods - but there are warnings about data concerns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-37013217

Samsung denies keeping information on toxins from workers

S Korea's Samsung Electronics denies withholding crucial information from workers about which chemicals they have been exposed to at its factories.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37042199

US couple sues IP mapping firm over 'digital hell'

A US couple is suing a firm that maps internet connections to real world locations, saying their home was put at the centre of criminal investigations

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37048521

Dota 2 chat forum hit by hack attack

Almost two million login names and passwords are stolen from official forums for Valve's Dota 2 game.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37045352

Technology explained: What is the dark web?

The BBC's Chris Foxx explains what it is and what it is used for.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37046475

TfL defends English test rules amid Uber complaints

London's transport authority defends its decision to ensure private hire drivers have at least an intermediate level in English

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37038864

Google explores troll prevention in VR

Google has experimented with methods of preventing harassment in virtual reality.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37035400

Rio 2016: Watford IT worker abused in Mack Horton Twitter mix-up

An IT worker gets thousands of abusive tweets after he is mistaken for an Australian swimmer who accused a Rio 2016 rival of being a drugs cheat.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-37009685

UK top for online drug sales in Europe

UK-based drug dealers earn more money online than any of their European rivals, research suggests.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37033992

Apple denies iPhone price-fixing

Russian authorities accuse Apple of fixing iPhone prices in the country, but Apple denies the claims.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37032249

Australian census attacked by hackers

The Australian government believes a series of attacks on its census website was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the national survey.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-37008173

Ari Shaffir: Why I ditched my smartphone

A recent report by UK regulator Ofcom claimed that 59% of Brits consider themselves to be "hooked" on their handsets - but not everybody is a slave to their smartphone, reports Zoe Kleinman.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37012071

Facebook takes aim at ad-blocking software

Facebook fires a warning shot at ad-blocking software by making changes that will force desktop users to see advertisements.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37026776

Retro computer project directors row

The founders of a crowd-funded project to create a retro computer games console, backed by Spectrum inventor Sir Clive Sinclair, distance themselves from their former company.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37023310

Met Police quizzed by London Assembly member over Windows XP

A London Assembly member questions why the Metropolitan Police are still using Windows XP on tens of thousands of computers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37022233

Weapons-drone student fights expulsion

A teenager who posted videos of drones firing a gun and a flamethrower is suing his university after he was expelled, the AP news agency reports.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37023028

Scientists develop dissolving battery

Researchers have developed a battery which self-destructs when dropped into water.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37021474

'Project Sauron' malware hidden for five years

A sophisticated form of malware known as Project Sauron went undetected for five years at a string of organisations, according to security researchers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37021957

Vodafone 'removes' broadband line rental charges

Vodafone claims it is scrapping line rental charges for new and upgrading home broadband customers in the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37021766

Watchdog targets hi tech banking 'revolution'

Britain's High Street banks have been ordered to launch a technological "revolution", in an effort to promote better competition.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37014133

No Man's Sky game lifts off

The highly-anticipated space exploration video game No Man's Sky is released in the US.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37008610

Facebook tests Express Wi-fi service in India

Facebook confirms that it is in the early stages of testing a wi-fi service with Indian internet service providers (ISPs).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37011806

Bitfinex users to share 36% of bitcoin losses after hack

People who stored bitcoins at a popular exchange are told they will lose 36% of their assets following a cyber-attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37009319

Tesla car 'drove owner to hospital'

Lawyer Joshua Neally puts his Tesla into autopilot to take him to a local hospital while suffering piercing pain in his chest.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/37009696

Delta flights grounded after nationwide systems outage

US airline company Delta says all its flights have been suspended due to a nationwide system outage, advising customers to check ahead before travelling.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37007908

Thousands of Delta passengers delayed by computer bug

Travel disruption hits thousands of passengers around the world due to a computer bug at US airline Delta.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37009311

The hackers backing Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton gains some unlikely support from the hacking community, which is gathering in Las Vegas this week.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37008607

Android bug fear in 900 million phones

Serious security flaws that could give attackers complete access to a phone's data are found in software used on tens of millions of Android devices.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37005226

How this bed could rock you to sleep

The Somnomat uses bespoke motors to make smooth movements without making too much noise.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36923115

Security of seismic sensor grid probed

Thousands of seismic sensors monitoring geological activity are vulnerable to cyber attack, suggests research.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37001301

Def Con: Do smart devices mean dumb security?

Big security bugs are being found in devices that make up the internet of things - but who do they put at risk?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36995288

Push to tackle online 'booter' services

Teenagers are behind many of the web attacks that cripple websites and knock people offline, suggests an FBI study.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36993107

Facebook to suppress clickbait stories

Facebook is intensifying its crackdown on so-called "clickbait" news that appears on the social network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36985662

Apple given all-clear to sell energy from solar farm

Electronics giant Apple has been granted the right to sell energy generated at its $850m solar farm in California.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36985656

Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security'

Authorities in Iran ban the Pokemon Go app because of unspecified "security concerns", joining other countries to have worries over the hit game.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-36989526

Lost Greek statue of Zeus remade with 3D printing

An ancient Greek statue of Zeus has been recreated using 3D printing, after it was lost in the 5th Century.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36986434

Gun emoji debate rages as Apple is urged to rethink

Apple is urged to rethink its plan to convert the handgun emoji symbol into a water pistol icon.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36985359

Could online bug hunting make me rich?

How easy is it to find security bugs on websites that might be exploited by cyber-thieves?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36306420

X-rays reveal hidden Degas portrait

A hidden portrait by the French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas has been revealed using powerful x-rays, scientists report.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36970024

A robot that can sing by itself and other technology news

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

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36973819

'Mayhem' program wins grand hacking challenge

A program named Mayhem has provisionally won a competition to find software that does the best job of automatically defending against cyber attacks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36980307

Cologne games show bans toy weapons in wake of terror attacks

Toy weapons have been banned from the German video games event Gamescom as the country recovers from a spate of attacks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36980860

Technology explained: What is phishing?

Chris Foxx explains how a cyber-attack known as phishing works, and how you can protect yourself.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36981625

US health insurer warns 3.7m after cyber-attack

US health insurer Banner Health writes to 3.7 million customers and healthcare providers following a cyber-attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36976701

ZTE wants the public's ideas for its next smartphone

Electronics giant ZTE wants the public to help design one of its next mobile phones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36976468

Turkey coup accused 'traced via messaging app'

Thousands of people accused of taking part in an attempted coup have been traced via a messaging app, a senior Turkish official tells Reuters.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36976693

Can companies ever keep our data safe?

As millions of login names, passwords and other personal details go missing, is there anything companies can do to protect their data?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36972499

Tinder 'violates privacy rules', claims Belgian MEP

Makers of the popular dating app Tinder have been accused of breaching EU rules by recording the personal data of users without explicit consent.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36976462

Bahrain 'internet curfew' for village, say activists

Nightly mobile network disruption has been detected in a Bahraini village at the centre of recent protests, an advocacy group claims.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36975428

Mobile phones blocked by Sussex bar with a Faraday cage

The Gin Tub bar in Hove, Sussex, puts up a Faraday cage which blocks mobile phone signals

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-36975903

Rio 2016: Kohei Uchimura gets £3,700 Pokemon Go bill

Olympic gymnast Kohei Uchimura racks up a £3,700 mobile phone bill playing Pokemon Go after arriving in Brazil for the Rio Games.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36963170

Are we hooked on being connected online?

We may like our holidays and weekends away from the daily grind - but do we actually like to switch off our smartphones and tablets as well?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36967981

Net overload 'sparks digital detox for millions of Britons'

More than half of people in the UK feel hooked by digital devices, leading many to take days, weeks or even months away from their screens, says a study.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36964081

Moon Express cleared for lunar landing

Moon Express becomes the first private firm to win US approval for an unmanned mission to the moon.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36970326

Vibrations bring still photos to life

Photographs in which still objects can be manipulated are developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36966949

Uber faces ban in Taiwan

Car-booking app Uber could be banned in Taiwan, after state officials claim the company does not operate lawfully within the country.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36966334

Telegram denies Iranian mass breach

Highly encrypted messaging service Telegram denies hackers breached its systems to gain the details of 15 million Iranian users.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/36964075

Tech-savvy targeted by ID thieves, says Experian

Nearly a quarter of identity fraud victims in the UK last year were tech-savvy mobile and social media users, according to a credit checking service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36964435

China's elevated bus: Futuristic 'straddling bus' hits the road

The 2m-high Transit Elevated Bus took its inaugural test run in the streets of Hebei, much to the amazement of Chinese citizens.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-36961433

Bitcoin drops more than 10% after security breach

The price of bitcoin falls more than 10% after the Hong Kong-based digital currency exchange Bitfinex says it suffered a major hack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36962254

Cat drone inventor works on flying cows

Dutch inventor Bart Jansen wants to see humans riding their animals in the sky.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36954689

Pokemon Go makers face trespassing lawsuit

A lawsuit is filed against the makers of Pokemon Go over players trespassing on private property.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36961201

IPhone fire left me with severe burns, says cyclist

An Australian man has posted pictures on Twitter of burns he says he suffered after his iPhone 6 caught fire.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36955531

Instagram Stories launches and people says it's a lot like Snapchat

Instagram launches a new feature called Instagram Stories and it's very similar to Snapchat.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/36951435

Apple replaces gun emoji with water pistol and introduces 100 other characters

More than 100 new and redesigned emoji characters will be available on iOS 10.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/36955469

Yahoo probes possible huge data breach

Yahoo is investigating claims a hacker has uploaded 200 million Yahoo accounts to the dark web.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36952257

Hove bar blocks mobile phone signal to be more social

A landlord in Sussex builds a "Faraday cage" around his bar to block mobile phone signals, in an attempt to encourage face-to-face conversation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36954687

Self-drive taxis to be tested in Singapore

Singapore in second driverless taxi pilot scheme as it aims to become world's first "smart nation".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36952252

Can machines keep us safe from cyber-attack?

Artificial intelligence could soon be spotting and sealing security bugs in software before malicious hackers can slip through the holes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36923794

Pokemon Go ban for New York sex offenders

New York state is to ban registered sex offenders from playing Pokemon Go while they are on parole, in an attempt to keep children safe.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-36946135

Uber plots global roadmap scan to help drivers

Uber embarks on a global mapping project that it hopes will offer its drivers more useful data on pick-up locations and traffic patterns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36942380

New head of Government Digital Service announced

Kevin Cunnington, the former director of business transformation at the Department for Work and Pensions, is appointed head of the Government Digital Service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36944369

Pokemon Go changes tracking capability

Pokemon Go players are left disappointed after developer Niantic makes significant changes to the app's Pokemon tracking functionality.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36941965

No Man's Sky game copy 'leaked'

A copy of the highly anticipated space exploration game No Man's Sky has reportedly been sold online two weeks ahead of the official release.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36941962

Tesla agrees $2.6bn deal to buy SolarCity

US electric carmaker Tesla says it has reached a deal to buy solar panel company SolarCity for $2.6bn.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36939303

Banks turning to voice recognition

Voice as a form of secure ID is becoming more widespread, with Barclays announcing it is using the technology for telephone banking customers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36939709

HP apologises after £1.58 laptop error

HP apologises after an error on its website lets shoppers buy expensive laptop computers for less than £2.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36941960

Russia cyber attack: Large hack 'hits government'

A "professional" cyber attack hits Russian government bodies, the country's intelligence service says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36933239