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