Germany starts enforcing hate speech law

Social media firms face huge fines if they let hate speech linger on their networks, warn German authorities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42510868

Tax internet firms over extremist content, says Ben Wallace

Tech giants are "ruthless profiteers" who are failing to fight terrorism, the security minister says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42526271

Police shoot dead man after alleged Call of Duty 'swatting' hoax

The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42523045

The man who can't face the internet

One man's quest to keep his image off the internet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42265053

New Year Honours 2018: AI chief Demis Hassabis made CBE

The chief executive of DeepMind is recognised on the New Year Honours list.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42511365

Contact made with 'missing' Angolan satellite

Data links to Angola's first communications satellite have been restored after it went missing for two days

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42510865

US says Romanians hacked Washington DC police cameras

The alleged attack took place in Washington DC just days before Donald Trump's inauguration.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42511133

YouTube app removed from Amazon Fire TV kit early

Amazon Fire TV devices now point people towards the YouTube website instead.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42511363

Apple apologies for slowing iPhone batteries down

It says it will reduce the price of replacements and and will issue battery-monitoring software.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42508300

Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm

The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42507789

Tim Cook required to fly only by private jet

Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42505265

Exmo Bitcoin exchange chief executive kidnapped in Kiev

Pavel Lerner was kidnapped on Boxing Day in Kiev.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42505261

Nintendo Switch secret golf game wiped

A 1984 video game hidden on the Nintendo Switch console has been deleted.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42502580

Failed satellite programmed with 'wrong co-ordinates'

A multi-million pound weather satellite is lost after being programmed to take off from the wrong base.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42502571

John McAfee says his Twitter account was hacked

Cyber-security pioneer reports his Twitter account was hacked and used to promote crypto-currencies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42502770

Troll alert tool banned by Twitter

A crowd-sourced effort to tackle fake accounts on the social network has been banned.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42502581

Apple to release source code for pre-Mac computer Lisa

Next year, Apple fans will be able to tinker with the source code for the firm's Lisa computer.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42502570

Workplace robots could increase inequality, warns IPPR

A think tank says replacing low-skilled workers with robots could mean bigger salary gaps in workplaces.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42493529

Edward Snowden's Haven app 'catches' spies

Software is designed to record secret police and others that might search activists' possessions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42493028

Vietnam army hires censors to fight 'internet chaos'

Local media reports the People's Army has hired more than 10,000 people to tackle "wrongful views".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42494113

Tesla's Elon Musk promises pick-up truck and new features

Elon Musk promises a pick-up truck and a range of new features for existing Tesla vehicles.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42493008

Go player to take on Chinese AI in match

More man versus machine Go playing but this time it will be Chinese AI that takes up challenge.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42493027

Obama warns against 'irresponsible' social media use

The ex-president was quizzed for the BBC by Prince Harry, in a rare interview since leaving office.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42491638

Pennsylvania woman gets $284bn electricity bill

A woman gets a shock of her life after receiving an erroneous electricity bill for $284,460,000,000.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42489666

Chinese skyscraper to be auctioned online

The unfinished 156m skyscraper is being put up for auction on Taobao, China's biggest e-commerce site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-42490297

Quantum computing: Modular system announced

Linking modular quantum computers together could create a more powerful network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42426121

Charlie Brooker: Expect the most varied series of Black Mirror yet

Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk online dating and social media (but strictly no spoilers).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42235812

Can AI keep these zoo animals warm?

A UK zoo has teamed up with tech giant IBM in a bid to keep its heating costs down during the winter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42439477

Bitcoin: charting a crazy 2017

Bitcoin has had an interesting year, so should we now take it seriously?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42482766

Bitcoin: Would you want to get paid in cryptocurrency?

A Japanese internet firm is the latest to offer its staff part of their salaries in the digital currency.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42435838

How baby play is helping robots imagine the future

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have taught a robot to play.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42413944

Bitcoin loses third of value over week

The roller coaster ride continues for the virtual currency as it falls from almost $20,000 to $13,400.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42457983

Reindeer hunted by wolverines get safety app

It is designed to protect the animals, which have a special role in Christmas tradition, from predators.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42454875

Apple faces lawsuits over slowed iPhones

Two lawsuits been brought on behalf of users of older iPhones in the US.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42455285

UK 'ready to retaliate' against Russian cyber attacks

Boris Johnson says Britain is ready to retaliate over threats to UK national security and the West.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42450479

Eric Schmidt steps down as boss of Google owner

The executive chairman of Google-owner Alphabet will remain on the board as a technical adviser.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42450513

Apple changes rules on app 'loot boxes'

Customers will now have to be told how likely they are to get certain in-game items, says Apple.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42441608

The glitch that stole Christmas: How to handle smart tech gifts

How to prevent net-connected toys and other smart tech gifts becoming a post-Christmas nightmare.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42361279

Can your online reputation be bleached?

Legislation that protects websites from lawsuits is cleansing negative comments from online forums.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42427966

Facebook strikes music deal with Universal

The firms are working together on new music products and have signed a licensing agreement.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42448359

Bitcoin: My 400 coin bet paid off, but is it too late for others?

An entrepreneur funded her business by speculating on the crypto-currency, but is it too late for others?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42439482

Facebook ditches fake news warning flag

The social network will no longer display a warning icon next to disputed stories.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42438750

Chinese live streaming website shut down

The site was closed after protests about the public sharing of streams filmed in schools and gyms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42441605

Apple's iPhones slowed to tackle ageing batteries

Customers have long suspected iPhones slow down over time. Now, Apple has confirmed some models do.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42438745

Artificial intelligence school inspections face resistance

The National Association of Head Teachers criticises plans to use algorithms to help rate schools.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42425959

YouTube prankster admits killing boyfriend in stunt gone awry

Monalisa Perez shot her boyfriend through a book, which failed to stop the bullet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42429422

HMRC warns on iTunes gift card scam

Hundreds of people over 65 have been ripped off by fraudsters who tell them to buy gift vouchers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42426787

GCHQ says cyber-spies 'over-achieved' say MPs

The UK has improved its ability to attack other country's communications says a Parliament committee.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42425960

Magic Leap's hi-tech augmented reality glasses revealed

The goggles will project images into users' eyes to mix graphics with the real world.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42430003

5G roll-out legal challenges defeated

Three and EE fail at their initial attempts to force Ofcom to rethink a 5G mobile spectrum auction.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42425865

Facebook steps up facial recognition use

Users who opt in will be informed whenever their picture is uploaded to the social network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42425957

Bitcoin Cash deals frozen as insider trading is probed

Coinbase is investigating whether staff ignored orders to keep its Bitcoin Cash launch secret.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42425857

Elon Musk accidently tweets his private phone number

The post was quickly deleted, but not before many of his followers noticed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42424897

Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court

The ride-sharing firm had argued that it was an information society service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42423627

Legal right to ask for fast broadband by 2020

BT's offer to connect remote homes to superfast broadband rejected in favour of legal right to service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42423047

YouTube signs Universal Music deal amid subscription plans

The deal with Universal, whose artists include Taylor Swift, will fuel debate about YouTube's music ambitions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42420218

Self-parking cars to be legalised by UK

The UK wants to modify a ban on using mobile phones to allow drivers to activate self-parking cars.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42414798

Robot giant FX-2 is ridden by human pilots

A South Korean start-up shows off a huge robot designed to make humans stronger and more mobile.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42416109

Video games: How big is industry's racial diversity problem?

The industry trade body Ukie is calling for greater ethnic representation in games and in the creative process.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42357678

Facebook reveals rise in official data requests

Requests to see data on users' accounts are up by 20%, says the site's latest transparency report.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42409817

Mobile phones: Send a text to end your contract

Regulator Ofcom says the change means customers can avoid an awkward and long call to their operator.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42413750

Facebook grilled on Britain First page by MPs

MPs have been grilling Facebook, Twitter and Google on hate speech on their platforms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42412354

Disney's President Donald Trump robot gets mocked

An animatronic version of Donald Trump created by Disney's roboticists has attracted ridicule.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42411586

Bitcoin exchange Youbit shuts after second hack attack

A second cyber-heist has forced South Korean crypto-cash exchange Youbit to shut down.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42409815

HMS Queen Elizabeth: Leak found on new aircraft carrier

The warship commissioned earlier this month by the Queen has a faulty seal, the Royal Navy confirms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42406138

Australia police Periscope 'plans to arrest N Korean agent'

Australian media said the chat broadcast online contained plans to arrest a suspected N Korean agent.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-42407964

Cyber-Attack: US blames North Korea for WannaCry

Pyongyang is for the first time officially held responsible for the WannaCry malware attack last May.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42407488

Kaspersky files lawsuit over anti-virus software ban

The Moscow-based company said claims that it is vulnerable to Kremlin influence are unfounded.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42405057

Uber driver arrested after Briton murdered in Lebanon

Rebecca Dykes, a British embassy worker in Beirut, was strangled and sexually assaulted, police say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42386721

Advertising Standards considers inquiry into Amazon Prime

Advertising standards watchdog has had complaints about Amazon delivery promises and may investigate.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42394898

Twitter suspends Britain First leaders

The leader and deputy of a far-right British political party's Twitter accounts are frozen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42402570

Facebook: Post more to feel better about yourself

Using Facebook more proactively can combat its negative impact on wellbeing, says the social network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42395998

Russia meddled on Twitter after UK terror attacks, study says

A study accuses Russian-linked Twitter accounts of exploiting four terrorist attacks to divide the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42393540

Mobile phone and broadband services need 'radical improvement'

The head of the UK's Infrastructure Commission says mobile phone and broadband coverage is deplorable.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42386899

Bitcoin trading starts on the huge CME exchange

The Chicago-based CME exchange begins Bitcoin trading for investors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42386893

Million Britons miss out on 'decent' broadband speeds

Many Britons still struggle with slow broadband, finds report from communications regulator Ofcom

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42367202

Vodafone offers thousands early contract exit

The mobile network was not clear enough about new fees, telecoms regulator Ofcom says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42367751

Amazon backs down in Google streaming spat

The online retailer has put streaming gadgets from Google back on sale, ending a two-year hiatus

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42365354

Sky and BT sign deal to share each others channels

BT will supply its sports channels to Sky, while selling Sky's Now TV service to its customers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42364401

US woman used bitcoin to move cash to Islamic State, police say

She is accused of taking out fraudulent bank loans and buying bitcoin to funnel cash to IS.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42362478

Schools warned over hackable heating systems

A researcher finds dozens of UK schools' smart heating systems are vulnerable to being attacked.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42355665

NatWest bank spat prompts web security changes

The bank told a security expert "sorry you feel this way" when a potential vulnerability was found.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42353478

'Flirty secretary' smart assistant taken offline in China

The avatar, which could be made to flirt and dance, is offline after a suggestion it objectified women.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42353476

Star Citizen game makers being sued

Crytek alleges Roberts Space Industries (RSI) and Cloud Imperium Games "have caused substantial harm".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42352606

How net neutrality affects you

This week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will decide on whether to repeal an Obama-era law that protects "net neutrality".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/42341736

Mirai botnet: Three admit creating and running attack tool

Three men admit creating and running Mirai, a botnet used to block access to much of the web.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42342221

Twitter 'baby poop' video launches spam

The video also gains permission to access Twitter account and can spy on private communications.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42338066

Starbucks wi-fi makes computers mine crypto-currency

Visitors to an Argentine branch of the coffee chain are targeted with crypto-currency malware.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42338754

LinkedIn hosted jihadist lectures, Blair institute reveals

Lectures and essays by Islamist extremists have been shared on the Microsoft-owned social network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42338746

Broadband over 'wet string' tested for fun

A small, independent ISPs manages to get speeds of 3.5 megabits from broadband over wet string.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42338067

Google to open artificial intelligence centre in China

Silicon Valley giants are focusing heavily on artificial intelligence and its future applications.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42334583

'Meghan Markle' and 'fidget spinners' top UK Google search

Other most searched topics included the UK general election and the crypto-currency Bitcoin.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42323702

Deliveroo and UberEats restaurant clients face new rules

Restaurants face having to seek planning permission if they heavily use food delivery apps.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42329666

Objective reality exists, says UK minister Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock calls it "something of a disappointment" that he has to state it publicly.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42322191

MoneyTaker hackers reportedly steal £7.5m from ATMs

The MoneyTaker group has also stolen banking documents that may be used in future attacks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42322706

US regulator halts Munchee digital-token sale

The SEC halts an initial coin offering and warns consumers of the dangers of crypto-currency investment.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42324466

Facebook to overhaul Irish tax scheme

The advertising giant is to change its tax arrangements in about 30 countries after a similar move in the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42324485

'You are being programmed,' former Facebook executive warns

A former executive for the social network has blasted social media for "ripping society apart".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-42322746

Tech firms could be held liable for extremism and abuse

The BBC understands that an independent ethics watchdog will recommend new laws on online content.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42323696

PubG creator says games need 'better protection' from copycat titles

The man who created Player Unknown's Battlegrounds talks to Radio 1's Gaming Show about the problem of developers copying ideas.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/42320076

Netflix defends A Christmas Prince tweet

The platform sent a tweet addressing the "53 people" that have watched the film 18 days in a row.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42323366

Skin betting: 500,000 children gamble every week, Gambling Commission warns

Gamers as young as 11 bet using virtual weapons within video games which are then exchanged for cash.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42311533

Apple Shazam: Why is the US company buying the music app?

Rivalry against Spotify and augmented reality ambitions are two possible reasons for the takeover.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42309311

It's time to 'embrace an android' says Labour's deputy leader

Robots can "set us free" by taking over routine everyday tasks says Labour's deputy Tom Watson.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42310953

Facebook: Jokes 'no excuse' for harassment

Facebook shares its internal policy for dealing with harassment.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42309471

HP laptops found to have hidden keylogger

A researcher finds more than 460 models have the hidden software pre-installed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42309371

Uber settles defamation lawsuit filed by Indian rape victim

A woman raped by a driver in Delhi says executives got her medical records after doubting her story.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42291495

Bitcoin futures trading begins on CBOE exchange in Chicago

Trading in futures contracts is a step towards legitimising the digital currency, its supporters say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42304657

German spy agency warns of Chinese LinkedIn espionage

Germany's spy agency says China is using the site to gather information on politicians.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42304297

Paddington 2: The challenges of making the film

An exclusive look at the visual effects behind the film Paddington 2.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42244772

Bitcoin: 'I'm part of a crazy wave'

Three people share their experiences of buying Bitcoin.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42281004

Apple 'to buy Shazam for $400m'

The music recognition app already makes most of its money by referring music buyers to Apple's iTunes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42299207

Calls for Twitch to police 'sexual streaming'

The game streaming site has been criticised for tolerating a growing number of 'sexual streamers'

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42222939

Spotify and Tencent Music buy stake in each other

Two of the world's most popular online music streaming services are buying shares in one another.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42285181

NI town 'has UK's fastest runners'

Fitness app Strava analysed 24.7m runs and 31m bike rides logged across the UK this year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-42272732

Apple iOS flaws left smart gadgets vulnerable

The company has fixed a flaw in its HomeKit that let unauthorised people control smart home gadgets.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42283401

Legend of Zelda: wins big at the Game Awards

There was also a major reveal for Hideo Kojima's highly anticipated game Death Stranding.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/42279854

Pupils design app to encourage children to go outdoors

The two high school students' Envirocache encourages youngsters to go on nature treasure hunts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-42280132

Doncaster man, 71, sentenced in 'revenge porn' case

Rikki Chew admitted two offences of disclosing a private photo with intent to cause distress.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-42240932

Uber's licence suspended in Sheffield

The taxi app firm failed to respond to official requests about its management, the city council says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42270020

DanTDM named richest YouTuber of 2017 after making £12.3m

UK YouTuber Daniel Middleton, who goes by DanTDM, earned the most money this year, according to Forbes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/42265938

Steam stops accepting payments in bitcoins

The currency is currently too "volatile" to be a good option for customers, the gaming service says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42264622

San Francisco to restrict goods delivery robots

The city is concerned about the safety of pedestrians if there are also many robots on the pavements.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42265048

Luxury good-makers win fight over online sales bans

The European Court of Justice says luxury firms have the right to restrict online sales to protect their brands.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42256866

Bitcoin surges above $13,000 to new high

The digital currency has seen its value double in the last month in a volatile journey.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42260211

Google's 'superhuman' DeepMind AI claims chess crown

An algorithm developed by the DeepMind team claims victory against a world-beating AI chess program.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42251535

PM's internet safety adviser urges end to password sharing

Baroness Shields says that MPs should not be sharing passwords with their staff.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42251534

Nintendo games to appear on rival console

Chinese gamers will be able to play a selection of Wii games on the Nvidia Shield.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42251424

Google Amazon row leads to restricted YouTube access

Google plans to stop Amazon's Fire TV devices being able to use YouTube from the start of 2018.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42251531

Sad poop emoji gets flushed after row

Plans to introduce a "frowning pile of poo" emoji are flushed from the latest proposals.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42251421

Dolby estate gives Cambridge University Cavendish lab £85m

The donation comes from the estate of famed sound pioneer and Cambridge PhD student Ray Dolby.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-42234034

BBC to help students identify 'fake news'

Kamal Ahmed and Tina Daheley are among BBC journalists who will take part in events targeted at pupils.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42242630

Step up to the invisible box challenge

As challenges go on social media, standing on a non-existent plinth has proved to be quite tricky for some.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-42236672

Two Singapore 'Airbnb hosts' charged for illegal home stays

The case is the first of its kind since Singapore introduced new laws regulating home sharing in June.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42247968

Posing as a schoolgirl to expose online groomers

How going undercover as a 14-year-old revealed the dangers children using streaming apps can face.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42243733

Will tech firms challenge China's 'open' internet?

Big names like Apple and Facebook were talking about China's internet in Wuzhen this week.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-42233552

'One-third of teenage girls sexually harassed online'

A report from charity Childnet has found that one in 10 teens reports receiving threats of sexual violence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42238118

Disability sport: Prosthetic feet help amputees snowboard

Reporter Kat Hawkins tried out prosthetic feet designed for skiing and snowboarding.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42161385

Jeremy Hunt hits out at Facebook kids' app

The health secretary told the social network to "stay away from my kids" with its app for under-13s.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42242389

Millions caught in virtual keyboard app data breach

Researchers claim to have found millions of customer names, phone numbers and keystroke activity.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42238574

Why some people can hear this silent gif

Why are some people able to hear this gif even though it is silent?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42237092

CryptoKitties craze slows down transactions on Ethereum

A new craze for "crypto-collectibles" slows down transactions on the popular blockchain.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42237162

Drone collisions 'worse than bird strikes for planes'

A US study has offered a comprehensive look at the damage a drone colliding with an aeroplane could do.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42238115

Electric black cabs hit London's roads

The new cab costs £55,599 up from £45,000 for the newest petrol equivalent.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42221375

Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan

Self-drive taxis will be tested in Japan next spring and could be on the roads by early 2020s.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42238112

Chicken nugget post had the most retweets in the UK in 2017

Because seemingly we can all relate to man who "needs his nuggs".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/42234082

US rapper meets 81-year-old Words with Friends rival at her retirement home

A rapper from Maryland met his 81-year-old Words with Friends rival and they're now best friends.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/42223057

Child exploitation: Live streaming an 'urgent' threat

Sex offenders learn how young people communicate online and use this to abuse them, police say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42224148

Google pledges 10,000 staff to tackle extremist content

YouTube's CEO says some users are exploiting the Google-owned website to "mislead or even harm".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42232482

What happens when you get kicked off Twitter

Grime promoter Unclebantzz doesn't understand why he and his online friends got banned from Twitter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-42227951

Buying into India's digital payments market

Bangalore-based software company Ezetap has developed a platform that makes it easy to pay anywhere with any device you like.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42222338

Blue Planet II comes to iPlayer in 4K HDR

The BBC will stream its first programme in ultra-high definition and high dynamic range colour.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42225220

Dangerous milk

The tech tackling fake baby formula, dodgy drugs, conflict diamonds and fishy fish.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42152892

Facebook wants to mentor small UK firms at its new London headquarters

Newsbeat gets a tour of the new Facebook HQ as they launch their mentoring scheme for small businesses.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/42224720

Beyonce 'unlikely' to use burner email

The claim was made half in jest by Ed Sheeran during a media interview.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42223579

Twitter hunt for Bournemouth-Manchester train 'love rat Ben'

A student outed the individual after he apparently admitted to cheating on his girlfriend.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-42220662

UK government mulls bitcoin regulation

The crypto-currency remains popular with criminals, the police have warned.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42223577

Regulator warns MPs over shared passwords

The Information Commissioner's Office says it is making enquiries about MPs giving staff their logins.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42225214

Apple Mac security issue may reoccur

Mac owners who upgraded to remove a serious security bug may still be vulnerable to the loophole.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42193796

Facebook creates 800 jobs as it opens new London office

US social media giant says 2,300 people will work for the company in the UK by the end of 2018.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42213942

Venezuela unveils virtual currency amid economic crisis

President Maduro says the Petro crypto-currency will be backed by the country's oil and gas wealth.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-42217798

Facebook and Google targeted in Australian media probe

The inquiry will examine whether the disruption by digital platforms has harmed media consumers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42218692

Dubai's grand plan to become a global technology hub

Dubai has amazed the world recently with the hi-technology gadgetry it is adopting.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42168683

Schoolgirl invents low-cost lead detecting device

Gitanjali Rao's device uses carbon nanotubes to detect the presence of lead in water.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42161379

Barclays axes free Kaspersky product as a 'precaution'

The bank emailed 290,000 customers on Saturday following warnings about Russian security software.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42209489

New Sentinel satellite tracks dirty air

A UK-Dutch-built Earth observing spacecraft shows its promise with some stunning images of pollution.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42196752

'Snoopers' charter' changes put forward

The government says it accepts the Investigatory Powers Act is "inconsistent with EU law".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42195352

Morrisons data leak: Supermarket liable for staff details breach

Thousands of current and former employees claim the supermarket failed to keep their data safe.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42193502

Cyber-thieves seek to cash in on Bitcoin boom

The Bitcoin boom has prompted a massive rise in crypto-currency based malware, experts say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41469232

Tesla mega-battery in Australia activated

The world's biggest lithium ion battery was installed to help solve electricity problems.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-42190358

Cable-laying drone wires up remote Welsh village

A remote Welsh village has superfast broadband after a drone was used to install fibre cables.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42180499

Facebook disables ethnicity advert targeting system

The social network is looking into how its targeting systems can be abused to exclude some ethnicities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42180493

Elon Musk bids to build Chicago travel pods

The entrepreneur will compete to build a futuristic transport link to the city's airport.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42181133

Terrorists 'certain' to get killer robots, says defence giant

Swarming drones and other AI-enabled weapons will soon fall into the wrong hands, Lords are told.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42153140

Bank deputy warns of Bitcoin bubble risks

Investors should "do their homework", says Bank of England official, as Bitcoin passes $11,000.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42169497

Robot automation will 'take 800 million jobs by 2030' - report

Up to one fifth of the global work force will be affected by global automation, says McKinsey.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42170100

Google faces mass legal action in UK over data snooping

Search giant is accused of unlawfully harvesting the personal information of millions of UK iPhone users.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42166089

Classified Pentagon data leaked on the public cloud

A cyber-security company discovered classified data stored on an unsecured Amazon Web Services cloud.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42166004

Is Apple getting sloppy?

A security bug in the new Mac operating system has raised concerns that the firm's standards are slipping.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42166438

Uber says 2.7m Brits hit by breach that was covered up

The breach, which happened in 2016 and which was covered up by the firm, was only revealed this month.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42169813

Uber accused of 'hiring ex-CIA agents to spy on rivals'

A former manager says the firm hired security contractors to infiltrate rivals' computers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42165998

Trump account retweets incendiary videos

Donald Trump's Twitter account retweets three inflammatory videos from far-right group, Britain First.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42166663

Yahoo 'hacker-for-hire' pleads guilty

A Canadian citizen admits accessing web-mail accounts m on behalf of the Russian Federal Security Service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42166088

Apple removes Philippines leader Duterte execution games

Games which involve killing criminals as the Philippine president have vanished from Apple's store.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42165328

Bitcoin crosses $10,000 milestone

The virtual currency has surged in value during the past few weeks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42137408

Under-age social media use 'on the rise', says Ofcom

Children are also increasingly using social media to access news, but most know some of it is fake.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42153694

Facebook's AI wipes Islamic State and Al Qaeda posts

Firm says its algorithms are becoming effective at flagging terrorist propaganda but still need work.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42158045

Bath Rescue dogs studied to help actors

It will help human actors to realistically play four-legged characters in films and computer games.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-42138099

Uber and Waymo trial delayed after evidence 'withheld'

Uber faces allegations that it stole secrets from Google's self-driving car firm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42151868

Ocado robot picks up and packs supermarket goods

The online supermarket reveals a new robot that will pack delivery boxes with food and other products. It is due to start work in 2018.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42158043

World power 'threatened' by Chinese AI

China could overtake the US in terms of AI development, some of which is destined for military uses.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42153692

Mum defends teen in gaming lawsuit

A mother has written a letter in defence of her 14-year-old-son who is facing a lawsuit over video game cheats.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42151862

CMA: Secondary ticket websites may be breaking the law

After a year long investigation, the competition watchdog says some websites are failing to be clear.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42152842

Facebook and Twitter to co-operate in Brexit probe

Facebook and Twitter are asked for information about possible Russian interference in the Brexit vote.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42151863

Firms team up on hybrid electric plane technology

Airbus, Rolls Royce and Siemens join forces to develop hybrid electric plane technology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42152484

Black Friday weekend: Online the winner in sales frenzy

Some £1.4bn was spent on online sales in the UK on Black Friday, up 11.7% on last year, says one forecast.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42143842

Can a bank in a box replace a branch?

One firm has developed an interactive cash-machine which, it says, can do 80% of the tasks typically undertaken in a bank.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42142164

Technology focus will improve 'new talent and skills'

Newport Wafer Fab says the new UK industrial strategy's focus on technology can help them grow further.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-42144766

Super vision

Imagine pointing your phone's camera at any object and being given useful information about it.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42097613

Computer science GCSE in disarray after tasks leaked online

Exams regulator Ofqual plans to pull this chunk of the qualification from the overall marks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-42138037

'Relay crime' theft caught on camera

This footage from West Midlands Police shows two men pulling up outside a victim's house and stealing a car without needing to see the owner's keys.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42132804

How Dubai is embracing technology

From hi-tech airport sensors to the solar palm tree that charges your phone and takes your picture.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42112757

Ethical hackers to boost NHS cyber-defences

The hackers will work in an operations centre that will look for threats before they hit hospitals.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42137409

Oxford and Cambridge club members face hard disk theft

Stephen Fry is said to be among thousands of members of a private club whose data has been stolen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42137943

YouTube investigates 'disturbing' autofill results

The site's search feature has been changed after paedophilic phrases appeared.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42137406

Bitcoin approaches $10,000 a piece

The virtual currency has risen from around $1,000 at the start of the year to a record of $9,700.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42135963

Twitter blocks New York Times by mistake

The newspaper had one of its most popular accounts blocked for 24 hours after being accused of hateful conduct.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42137937

Imgur confirms 1.7 million users hit by data breach

The breach dates back to 2014 but has only just come to light.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42137837

Mercedes 'relay' box thieves caught on CCTV in Solihull

Thieves steal a car in one minute by using relay boxes to get a signal from the key inside a house.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-42132689

Sophia the robot wants a baby and says family is 'really important'

The world's first humanoid robot citizen, Sophia, has no emotions but says she wants a baby.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/42122742

Chatbots fighting the sex trade in Seattle

Chatbot technology is being used to fight sex trafficking in Seattle in the hope it can counter the overwhelming problem.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42120813

Battle of Cambrai: The tanks that changed warfare

Deborah was one of 400 tanks used in the Battle of Cambrai during World War One.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42123731

UK drone users to sit safety tests under new law

A draft bill proposes a number of new requirements for drone owners, while tackling illegal use.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42126150

Tencent: Inside the company's new AI lab

China's biggest social media company is developing new apps which use artificial intelligence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42094424

Predatory comments prompt YouTube ad suspension

Mars, Lidl and Adidas are among companies to act after inappropriate content found next to their ads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42110068

Warnings over net-connected Christmas gadgets

Parents should check net-connected toys and gadgets are safe to give to children, warns data watchdog.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42114878

Gove attacks 'distorting' social media after animal sentience row

Michael Gove questions the role of "raw and authentic" Twitter voices in debates on animal welfare.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42108236

Amazon workers on strike in Italy and Germany

Employees disrupt one of the retailer's busiest shopping days in disputes over pay and conditions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42111866

Call to regulate video game loot boxes over gambling concerns

Greater use of loot boxes in games has drawn criticism and scrutiny from politicians and regulators

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42110066

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: top tips

How to bag the best of the bargains.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42109600

Virtual reality used during cystic fibrosis treatment

The technology is being used by people with cystic fibrosis who have to go through daily treatment.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-42102310

YouTube child abuse reporting 'not working properly'

Volunteer moderators say there could more than 50,000 predatory accounts on the site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-42104570

'I'm not going to listen to you anymore'

How avatar therapy is helping people stand up to schizophrenic voices by giving them a face.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42105866

YouTube child abuse reporting system 'flawed'

Volunteer moderators say there could more than 50,000 predatory accounts on the site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-42060357

How an emergency services app is helping to save lives

A start-up is trying to simplify Nairobi's chaotic emergency services system.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42097611

Tesla finishes installing mega-battery in Australia

The battery array can store enough energy to power 30,000 homes for about an hour.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42090991

Russian Fancy Bear hackers' UK link revealed

When notorious Russian hackers hired servers from a UK-registered company, they left a trove of clues.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42056555

Facebook, Google and start-ups oppose net neutrality U-turn

Opponents say the proposed changes could threaten the US's start-up ecosystem.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42096185

Ultra-fast £190m broadband fund up for grabs

Public bodies will be able to apply for a share of the cash to help roll out full fibre broadband.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42096047

Facebook to expose Russian fake news pages

It will release a tool to let people see if they had followed now-deleted Russia-linked pages.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42096045

OnePlus: Inside its smartphone factory

Click gets exclusive access to a factory in Shenzhen to see how the new OnePlus 5T phone is made.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42017483

Foxconn stops interns' illegal overtime at iPhone X factory

Apple's main iPhone supplier has stopped illegal overtime by school age interns in a factory in China

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42090777

Singapore to use driverless buses 'from 2022'

The government plans to let commuters hail on-demand shuttles using their mobile phones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42090987

Broadband firms must ditch 'misleading' speed ads

A radical shake-up of broadband advertising will change the way ISPs promote the speed of net services.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42079941

The game which helps children talk openly about grief.

A child psychotherapist has told BBC 5 live he’s created a game which aims to help children open up about grief.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42080847

Budget 2017: Funding for AI, 5G and digital skills

The chancellor acknowledged the digital revolution would change the way people lived and worked.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42081703

UK regulator has 'huge concerns' over Uber breach

A data breach affecting 57 million customers and drivers should not have been concealed, the information commissioner says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42079937

Android phones 'betray' user location to Google

The devices send location data back to Google even when location services are switched off.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42079858

Water firms still using 'magic sticks'

Engineers from the majority of the UK's water firms still use divining rods to locate pipes, it emerges.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-42070719

Queen's launches cyber-security hub

The £5m research institute will help us learn how to keep hackers out of our homes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-42073035

Simulator trains teachers to deal with mass shootings

There have been more than 200 school shootings in the United States over the last four years.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42017480

Regulator repeals US net neutrality rules

As expected, the Federal Communications Commission has pushed back net neutrality legislation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42065649

Iranian charged with Game of Thrones hack

The man is accused of leaking unaired episode and demanding a $6m ransom from HBO.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42065652

More than 480 web firms record 'every keystroke'

More than 480 web firms use keystroke-tracking software, according to researchers at Princeton.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42065650

Mosquito-spreading drone to fight diseases

The drones can release thousands of sterile male mosquitoes to reduce the insect population.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42066518

Automated checkouts 'miserable' for elderly shoppers

"Intimidating" checkouts and a lack of seating are "shutting out" the elderly from shops, a charity says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-42052234

Google Pixel Buds language translation tested

Rory puts Google's language translating headphones through their paces, with varying results.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42066517

Can't write code?

After creating her own app without knowing how to programme, Tara Reed is teaching others to do the same.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42050952

Tether crypto-currency operator reports $31m raid

Tether says it is taking steps to prevent thieves from cashing in the stolen funds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42065724

Google to 'derank' Russia Today and Sputnik

Alphabet's Eric Schmidt says the search engine's algorithms can help reduce spread of propaganda.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42065644

Tencent chief 'richer than Google founders'

Ma Huateng's company is the first Asian firm to reach a market value of more than $500bn.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42066514

Power ranger

As the world moves towards low-carbon electric cars, how are we going to power them all?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42013625

Childcare website glitch leaves families struggling

One family is having to rely on using credit cards to put food on the table and make ends meet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/42054128

Independent streams fake 'live' space video on Facebook

The "live" footage was posted on the paper's Facebook page, but was actually recorded in 2015.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42046317

Uber and Volvo strike deal for 24,000 self-drive cars

Uber plans to purchase up to 24,000 cars from Volvo before 2021 to build a self-drive fleet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42055841

Hacking pioneer John Draper faces sex misconduct claims

A lauded hacker, known as Captain Crunch, is accused of unwanted sexual contact with teenagers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42052553

Drone maker DJI in cyber-security row over bug bounty

The drone maker claims a researcher who contacted it had "unauthorised access" to its servers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42052473

Vancouver driver had phone and tablet tied to steering wheel

Vancouver police say they pulled the motorist over when they noticed him wearing headphones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42002997

Exeter couple finally ditch 1950s appliances

A tumble dryer, boiler, cooker and washing machine are all still in working order.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-42043754

The Pentagon accidentally retweets call for Trump to resign

The Pentagon has deleted a post it retweeted in error that called for President Trump to resign.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-42023605

How to be a professional gamer

With the global e-sports market set to hit $1.5bn in three years, Singapore is helping train professional gamers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42027956

Budget 2017: Green light for driverless car testing

The chancellor says investment will "prepare the ground" for the cars to be on UK roads by 2021.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42040856

Gamer predicts that eSports is going to be 'bigger than soccer'

A day in the life of Travis "Castaway" Waters, the South African who gets paid to play video games.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42027196

UK seeks future cyber-security stars

UK initiatives aim to get young people choosing a career in cyber-security to close a looming skills gap.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42016824

Tech to cut young drivers' insurance bills

Which is the best insurance technology for young drivers: Black box or dash cam?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42025295

Apple delays launch of smart speaker

The HomePod will now go on release in early 2018 as the gadget still needs work, said Apple.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42025570

Net filters help avoid dodgy domains

Consumers can get help to spot domains that are known to be used by phishing gangs and cyber-thieves

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42025569

Germany bans children's smartwatches

Telecoms regulator says kids' smartwatches are spying devices and are to be banned under German law.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42030109

Unilad Facebook account blocked

The Facebook account for viral news website Unilad has been deleted.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42029399

Gamers' anger halts Star Wars Battlefront II payments

Publisher EA says it did not want the controversy to "overshadow" its game.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42024077

Tesla shows off new truck and surprise Roadster

Tesla has shown off the long awaited Tesla Semi truck, but surprised many with its new Roadster sports car.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42025715

The humanoid robot that can do a backflip

Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, is now able to perform backflips.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/42022383

Fullscreen 'YouTube Red rival' to close in January

The online talent network said it wanted to focus its investment elsewhere.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42024075

Baidu's voice-controlled smart speaker and other news

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

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41935773

Cash Converters reveals customer data breach

The High Street pawnbroker warns customers passwords and delivery addresses were exposed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42010140

Kaspersky defends its role in NSA breach

The Russian anti-virus company explains why it copied files off a PC used by a cyber-spy contractor.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42009599

Tommy Robinson loses Twitter verified tick

The social network says it will remove the verified badge from accounts that break its rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42010139

Silicon Valley firms compete to hack R2-D2

Several top Silicon Valley companies took part in a competition to hack an R2-D2 robot.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42009029

Cyber-bullying: Prince's 'stop, speak, support' code of conduct

Technology companies, children's charities and parents have come together to support the scheme.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42002981

YouTuber Zoella apologises for old offensive tweets

The vlogger and influencer has now deleted the tweets from 2010.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41998691

Jack Dorsey saddened by Japan's 'Twitter killer'

The social network's chief reacts to reports that a killer used Twitter to lure suicidal victims.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41997268

Star Wars Battlefront II game faces further backlash

Players criticise the credits required to unlock heroes, as well as the inclusion of loot boxes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41997252

UK cyber-defence chief accuses Russia of hack attacks

Russia is accused of having attacked Britain's media, telecommunications and energy sectors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41997262

Deliveroo claims victory in self-employment case

Deliveroo riders are self-employed finds labour law body the Central Arbitration Committee.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41983343

Face ID iPhone X 'hack' demoed live with mask by Bkav

A Vietnamese cyber-security firm shows the BBC how a mask can be used to unlock Apple's new phone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41992610

UK supermarkets try face-based ID and payment system

The biometric system will let people buy alcohol and knives without needing to involve shop staff.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41981983

Handy app bans cleaner for being ill

A cleaner was fined and stopped from working for a London customer by a "gig economy" business.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41980922

HTC shows off all-in-one VR headset called Focus

HTC's Vive Focus virtual reality headset will initially be released in only China

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41983603

Facebook critic Max Schrems faces partial setback

Max Schrems is told he cannot sue Facebook on behalf of 25,000 others but can do so personally.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41983629

Votes in 18 nations 'hacked' in last year

Governments are turning to social-media-based campaigns to stifle dissent, warns a net freedom report.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41983599

Star Wars game in U-turn after player anger

It took 40 hours of game play or an extra payment to unlock Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, among others.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41981979

FDA approves 'trackable' pill

The schizophrenia tablets have an embedded sensor that tells doctors whether the patient has taken them.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41980836

Regent Street Apple store guard threatened by moped gang

Ten suspects on five mopeds smashed their way into the central London store in the early hours.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-41970767

Connected toys have ‘worrying’ security issues

Parents are warned about the dangers of net-connected toys, by the Which? consumer group.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41976031

China dominates top supercomputers list

China overtakes the US to have more supercomputers in the list of the world's fastest 500 systems.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41971380

Huddle's 'highly secure' work tool leaked KPMG and BBC files

Private files belonging to tax adviser KPMG and the BBC are exposed by Huddle's team-sharing tool.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41969061

Gaydar founder Henry Badenhorst dies in South Africa

Henry Badenhorst created the dating website after a friend complained he was too busy to find love.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-41967821

YouTube removes dead extremist's videos

Nearly 50,000 videos by radical Islamist preacher Anwar al-Awlaki are purged from the video-sharing site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41969461

Lovense sex toy app recorded and stored nearby sounds

A smart vibrator-maker blames a bug for causing the software to save audio recordings.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41969001

Uber set to sell $10bn stake to Softbank

The ride-hailing firm says a cash injection would help to fuel expansion and investment in technology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41965130

Why these faces do not belong to 'real' people

Nvidia has been developing algorithms to generate photorealistic faces.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41935721

US rocket launch aborted after small plane enters airspace

The launch of the unmanned cargo ship from Virginia will be attempted again on Sunday morning.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41957588

Dubai Airshow: Boeing wins $15bn order from Emirates

Boeing strikes a Dreamliner deal as the Dubai Airshow awaits news of a key Airbus A380 order.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41960871

What the world's largest shopping day says about China

A million retailers worldwide took part in the ninth annual Singles Day that generated $25bn in sales.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-41954591

Can a chatbot help you find love?

How AI is starting to serve the dating industry.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41885427

Uber loses court appeal against drivers' rights

The firm's drivers should get workers' rights including holiday and sick pay, a tribunal rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41940018

Apple fixes iPhone letter 'i' bug

The latest software update fixes an issue that stopped some iPhone users typing the letter "i".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41942310

YouTube restricts 'creepy' videos aimed at children

The site will now restrict the availability of videos that appear to be aimed at children but contain adult themes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41942306

Phishing helps hackers hijack Google accounts

Phishing attacks help hackers grab almost 250,000 log-in details for Google accounts every week, finds research

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41940838

Automatic compensation for broadband and landline faults

Householders will get £8 a day if broadband or landline faults are not fixed immediately.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41940505

Government urged to act over computer science GCSEs

More than half of England's secondary schools did not offer the subject in 2015-16, a report has found.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41928847

Universities to be warned over false course adverts

University of Reading had to remove a claim that it was in the top 1% of the world's universities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-41931610

TripAdvisor to flag hotels with reports of sexual assault

The tags were introduced after TripAdvisor was accused of deleting posts describing sexual assaults.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41932164

Reddit bans 'involuntarily celibate" community

'Involuntarily celibate' men congregated in a 41,000-strong corner of Reddit to share misogynistic abuse.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-41926687

Twitter halts 'broken' verified-profile system

The site had faced complaints that white-supremacist accounts were being verified.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41934831

FBI seeks to unlock Texas shooter's iPhone

Apple has offered its help in getting at any data held on the iPhone of Devin Kelley.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41928149

Vodafone plans UK fibre broadband roll-out

The project will see gigabit speed cables reaching up to five million properties across the UK by 2025.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41931492

Harry Potter game is Pokemon Go creator's next trick

An augmented reality smartphone game based on the young wizard's adventures is planned by Niantic.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41929307

Humans to vet Facebook revenge porn photos

Facebook's community operations team, not algorithms, will view photos sent to combat revenge porn.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/41928848

Tackling the toxic danger inside our cars

Pollution in a car can be worse than outside, as it traps nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and soot-like particles.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41931140

Code bug freezes $150m of Ethereum crypto-cash

A novice programmer accidentally locks away about $150m of a crypto-currency called Ethereum.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41928147

How wireless sensors could help fight forest fires

The sensors were tested on fires in Greece, Spain and Israel as part of a European research project.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41847619

'Iron man' flight sets first world record

Richard Browning crossed a lake in Reading at more than 30mph.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41915072

No safety driver in Waymo's self-driving car taxi fleet

Self-driving car company Waymo says it is ditching the human safety driver.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41910056

Teen guilty of bid to import explosives from dark web

Gurtej Singh Randhawa tried to buy a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device "with the potential to kill".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-41914945

Hackers redirect schools to Islamic State video

800 school websites in the US were temporarily redirected to a video

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41918496

Snapchat loses $40m on flop Spectacles

Video-recording sunglasses by the company behind Snapchat failed to become a must-have gadget.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41915068

BBC tests Echo drama that responds to your voice

The Inspection Chamber is a sci-fi story designed as an experiment for smart home speakers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41915070

Uber to work with Nasa on flying cars

Uber says it will work on a system for managing flying taxi routes in current busy airspace.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41913746

Google promoted Texas gunman fake tweets

The search engine highlighted tweets containing misinformation in its results.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41915065

Facebook 'remembers' nude images to combat revenge porn

Facebook will take digital fingerprints of intimate photos to prevent copies being uploaded.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41913740

Climate change: Plant captures CO2 out of the air

The plants are powered using waste heat and electricity, producing "negative emissions"

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41847556

Twitter to expand 280-character tweets

Longer tweets to be rolled out more widely as Twitter attempts to attract new users.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41900880

Xbox One X: Microsoft 'not leaving current players behind'

The world's most powerful console, the Xbox One X, has hit the shelves but will set you back £450.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41905792

WhatsApp: How the supermarket voucher scam works

Scammers are using WhatsApp to send fake supermarket vouchers to trick people into revealing their details.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41900814

eBay removes 'Hawaiian sand' listings

It is against the law to remove sand from the beaches of Hawaii.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41900033

Facebook's fake news experiment backfires

A test to combat misinformation on Facebook by promoting "fake" comments has left users frustrated.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41900877

IBM pitches blockchain for cannabis sale

Could the system that underpins Bitcoin also be used to verify the sale and distribution of cannabis?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41900874

Mobile phone tracking data 'could replace census questions'

Statisticians experiment with tracking people's movements to find out about their daily commute.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41899723

Broadcom unveils tech sector's largest ever bid for rival

The company is offering $103bn for Qualcomm to create the world's largest computer chipmaker.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41888821

Paradise Papers: Apple's secret tax bolthole revealed

The US multinational has used a Channel Island to protect its low tax regime, the Paradise Papers show.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41889787

iPhone users fume over letter 'i' bug

An update to the smartphone's operating system means the letter "i" is auto-corrected in error.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41886969

Fake WhatsApp app downloaded more than one million times

A bogus version of the popular messaging app was available via the Google Play Store.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41886157

NHS offers smartphone GP appointments

Trials will take place in London where 3.5 million patients will be able to have video consultations via smartphone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41884142

Police investigate 17 child sexting cases a day

Police warn of a "worrying upward trend" and call for social networks to remove images faster.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41880500

China online shopping: Dishonest websites face fines

New laws mean shopping websites which publish false product adverts will face tough fines.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-41875331

Andy Serkis: Could computers could replace actors?

Technology has helped his performances, but does he think tech could one day replace actors?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41847550

Twitter criticised for 'erasing' bisexual photos

The social media platform is criticised for failing to show any photos under the bisexual hashtag.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41868972

Social media giants have 'moral duty' to tackle child abuse

Home Secretary Amber Rudd says social media firms should do more to end child sexual exploitation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41874021

Emojis: The evolving picture language

BBC Click looks at how Emojis have changed since they were designed in 1999.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41753034

Human trounces AI bots at StarCraft video game

Computers are good at chess but humans still win when it comes to more complex games like StarCraft.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41857503

Twitter's rewritten rules published

The social network published a new version of its rules to clarify its policies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41865466

iPhone X: Why did people queue up overnight?

Apple fans lined up in the middle of the night - with no portaloos - for the new iPhone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41855890

The gamers hoping to win the Overwatch World Cup

Team UK are taking on eight other countries to become world champions of the video game Overwatch.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41853221

Security flaw forces Estonia ID 'lockdown'

Estonian citizens who have not updated their ID card will be blocked from online services.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41858583

Australia cockatoos chew billion-dollar broadband

The Australian parrots have damaged infrastructure worth tens of thousands of dollars.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-41857761

AI image recognition fooled by single pixel change

Tiny changes can make image recognition systems think a school bus is an ostrich, find scientists.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41845878

Cable-chomping cockatoos give internet firm a big bill

Cockatoos are chewing through internet cables in Australia, costing thousands of dollars.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41858581

Why Call of Duty WW2 bosses won't 'shy away' from history

Bosses of the new Call of Duty say being truthful to the violence of WW2 honours those who fought.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41848521

Apple shares hit record as iPhone X launches

The tech firm also predicts a strong holiday season as the high-end iPhone X hits shelves.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41853801

Trump's Twitter account briefly 'deactivated'

Twitter says the account was down for 11 minutes due to human error by one of its employees.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41854482

Ford builds robot which tests car seats and other news

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

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41753018

Verso Group data hoarder fined by UK watchdog

Verso Group is accused of "fuelling" the UK's nuisance call and spam text industry.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41844033

Art galleries targeted by cyber-thieves

Some have already been fooled by an email scam and lost thousands of pounds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41845965

Trove of 'Russian troll' posts exposed by Congress

US senators reveal further examples of divisive social media propaganda they think Russia created.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41844025

SEC warns famous crypto-currency backers

Public figures must say if they are being paid to back crypto-currencies, says US financial watchdog

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41845185

Bin Laden raid: CIA releases 470,000 files

The new material includes the former al-Qaeda leader's personal diary and a video of his son's wedding.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41840864

Tesla delays Model 3 production in its worst quarter

Shares fell 5% in after-hours trading after admitting Model 3 production is months behind schedule.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41839826

Facebook ad revenue tops $10bn

Profits climbed 80% year-on-year at the social media giant as users passed two billion.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41835989

The smart speaker stuck on BBC Radio Guernsey

A frustrated listener says his smart device keeps on playing one BBC station, despite him asking for others.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-41836505

Free ATMs could be cut back in cash machine shake-up

Plans to shake-up the UK's ATM network may lead to a "vast reduction" in our free access to cash.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-41832537

Bitcoin tops £5,000 in value

The price of Bitcoin has finally surpassed the £5,000 mark and set a new record.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41836553

Freeview blames air pressure for TV disruption

Some viewers say they missed The Great British Bake Off as a consequence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41836518

Sony revives Aibo robot dog toy

Sony has launched a new version of its Aibo robot pet brand, 12 years after it was axed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41831695

Hilton Hotels fined for credit card data breaches

The US-based company is paying $700,000 after being accused of taking too long to alert customers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41834679

Social-media images shown as evidence of 'Russian trolls'

Alleged Russian propaganda designed to sway voters is put on show by US senators.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41829537

Explainer: What is Russia's new VPN law all about?

How will Russia's new law affect privacy and internet censorship?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41829726

Katrina Evemy murder: Petition over Dylan Harries Facebook profile

Convicted murderer Dylan Harries' profile picture shows him with his victim Katrina Evemy.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-41823116

Hunt challenges social media giants on cyber-bullying

The health secretary says social media companies must help halt the rising rates of youth self-harm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41824682

Elbphilharmonie: The concert hall designed by algorithms

Each of the 10,000 acoustic panels is unique and designed to give the best listening experience.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41753021

Social media firms under scrutiny for 'Russian meddling’

Facebook, Google and Twitter lawyers tell a Senate committee they plan to be more vigilant.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41821359

Simon's Cat game app showed adult bite advert

The ad showed a "red and bloody" fake tattoo on a woman's shoulder in a game popular with children.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41822294

Google investigates mysterious vanishing files

Users say Google Docs files have been randomly flagged as violating terms of service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41824094

Malaysian data breach sees 46 million phone numbers leaked

The personal details of 46 million mobile subscribers are on the dark web.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41816953

YouTuber slams Hello World Live

Hello World Live apologises to fans after they were left disappointed at its live event.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41809375

Big net firms invest in trans-Pacific cable project

The high-capacity cable will link big cities around the Pacific Rim and help net firms cut costs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41817471

Airbnb customer allegedly murdered in Melbourne

Three men are in custody charged with murder, and one is also accused of rape.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41816949

'We must worry about artificial stupidity'

There are lots of worries over artificial intelligence being smart enough, says Prof Alan Winfield.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41815759

'We just outlived LoveFilm'

DVD rental shop 21st Century Flicks is soldiering on as LoveFilm comes to an end.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41818939

'I didn't realise it was going to be part of my entrapment'

Perpetrators of domestic violence are increasingly using technology to monitor and harass victims.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41817989

North Korea calls UK WannaCry accusations 'wicked'

It comes after the UK said it was "as sure as possible" North Korea was behind a huge ransomware attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41816958

Samsung Electronics unveils new leadership line-up

The management overhaul comes after the South Korean tech giant posted record quarterly profits.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41812443

Fixed-odds maximum bet 'could drop to £2'

Currently, some gambling machines allow punters to bet - and potentially lose - £100 every 20 seconds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41814465

Students cheated in £2m mobile phone scam

A gang are sentenced to up to six years in prison after conning people to set up fake phone contracts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41807948

Game studio CCP scales back virtual reality development

Development studios will shut and jobs will go as CCP cuts work on games playable in virtual reality.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41817469

Did Russian-backed propaganda sway US voters?

Facebook says up to 126 million Americans may have seen it before and after last year's election.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41816268

Russia-linked posts 'reached' 126m Facebook users in US

Facebook says 80,000 posts linked to Russia were produced before and after the US election in 2016.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41812369

Checking in at Singapore's new airport terminal

At Singapore's Changi Airport, passengers using its new Terminal 4 can check in and board without having to talk to counter staff.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41805394

Touch and feel

As Africa gets more connected, so online services increase but they cannot just be a carbon copy of Western tech.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41497345

'Pay-to-play'

The social media giant is accused of making it harder to see news stories, with disastrous results.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41801071

Smartphone use falls among young for first time

For the first time, those aged between 16-24 are spending slightly less time on their smart devices.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41805801

Google 'drops everything' to fix burger emoji

Google's big cheese Sundar Pichai joked the company will 'drop everything' to fix their burger emoji

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-41801932

Is your phone listening in? Your stories

Facebook has denied using audio to target ads, but many people think it can happen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41802282

YouTube tweaks advertising algorithm

More videos will get ads as YouTube updates the way it chooses which content gets monetised.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41801705

'Wonder whether technology is eating our brain'

Former MP Charlotte Leslie on the use of technology and social media by voters and political parties.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41804603

Apple engineer 'fired' over early iPhone X leak

The man was sacked after his daughter posted footage of the iPhone X before it was launched.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41801704

Heathrow probe after 'security files found on USB stick'

The airport launches an inquiry after a USB stick with security information is given to a newspaper.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41792995

UK must prepare for fourth industrial revolution, says report

Digital technology could create hundreds of thousands of UK manufacturing jobs, a new report says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41795502

Trump ally Roger Stone suspended from Twitter

The ex-Trump adviser sent abusive tweets to journalists on Twitter but says he will sue the network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41794002

Facebook denies 'listening' to conversations

An executive was responding to a tweet asking about ads which seem to be linked to real-life conversations.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41776215

Facebook to disclose more on political ads

Political advertisers will have to verify their identity and their posts will carry a disclosure.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41785158

Three criticised over £117 iPhone X monthly deal

The mobile phone operator said the two-year contract was for those not wishing to pay an upfront charge.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41776214

Artificial intelligence smart enough to fool Captcha security check

Researchers developed an algorithm that imitates how the human brain responds to these visual clues.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41775968

Google addresses Pixel 2 handset complaints

The firm has doubled the warranty on its new flagship smartphones following criticisms of the hardware.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41776208

YouTuber Adam Blampied apologises for 'manipulating' women

Prominent UK video blogger Adam Blampied issues apology for 'manipulating' women into sending him images.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41764308

Hotel booking sites probed by consumer watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority fears consumers could be being mislead over the best deals.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41769488

The robot that can swim and fly and other tech news

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

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41669809

NHS 'could have prevented' WannaCry ransomware attack

Recommendations which could have stopped the WannaCry ransomware attack were ignored, report says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41753022

Amazon and Alphabet see sales surge

Google-owner Alphabet and Amazon see shares jump in after-hours trading as quarterly sales climb.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41771089

Twitter bans RT and Sputnik ads amid election interference fears

The social media platform will no longer accept adverts from Russia Today or Sputnik.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41766991

Twitter nears profit as it adds users

The social media firm's losses narrow sharply, with four million more people now using its service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41760226

Piccadilly Circus lights switched back on after renovations

The state-of-the-art screen is responsive and allows for aspects such as live video streaming.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-41751310

WhatsApp and Facebook to face EU data taskforce

The messaging app has been accused of "non-compliance" with EU laws.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41761264

Nazi forums closed as Reddit purges 'violent content'

The site shuts several forums but experts say extremists may find ways of dodging the new policy.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41760968

Dell web address swiped by third party

A domain name, used by support software on Dell PCs, was taken over unexpectedly in June.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41762460

Dell web address swiped by third party

A domain name, used by support software on Dell PCs, was taken over unexpectedly in June.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/41760962

Newquay Bloodhound test: Figures behind speed record attempt

Find out the crucial figures for the Bloodhound, that is set for a test run at Newquay Airport.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-41742697

Could algorithms revolutionise building construction?

Researchers have pioneered new techniques for manufacturing thin concrete shapes using algorithms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41669806

Apple hires ex-BBC and Channel 4 executive Jay Hunt

Ms Hunt is expected to help the US tech firm take on digital rivals Netflix and Amazon.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41751463

Porn-makers challenge Patreon's crowdfunding ban

Patreon's rules now forbid its use to fund pornographic movies or private webcam sessions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41749885

Amazon service will let couriers open front doors

Users of Amazon Key will need a smart lock and Cloud Cam camera to let couriers open their door.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41747074

Tesla solar power arrives in Puerto Rico

Elon Musk's plan to help restore power in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico begins at a children's hospital.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41747065

Inside Microsoft's new mixed reality capture studio

Microsoft opens a hi-tech studio dedicated to creating mixed reality content.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41747005

Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson broke ad rules on Snapchat

The reality TV star failed to identify Snapchat promotions as adverts in the first case of its kind.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41733125

'Bad Rabbit' ransomware strikes Ukraine and Russia

The new strain of computer-locking malware has hit Russian media websites and an airport in Ukraine.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41740768

TV news 'hack' sees bitcoins swiped

A pair of hackers managed to reconstruct a code blurred out on TV and claim $1,000 (£760).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41737248

How to 'deep clean' your online activity

What steps can you take to avoid old online posts coming back to haunt you?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41735619

Equifax to be investigated by FCA over data breach

The regulator is making enquiries after data belonging to many thousands of UK customers was lost.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41737241

Brexit: MPs quiz Facebook over Russian-linked 'fake news'

Does Facebook have evidence of paid-for activity by Russian-linked accounts at the time of the referendum?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41736333

Hackers breach top plastic surgery clinic

The clinic, based in London, is known to have had high-profile clients, including TV star Katie Price.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41735104

Teenager's life 'ruined' by Live.me and Twitter 'trolls'

Victoria says her face was superimposed on pornographic images shared on social media.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41693437

Netflix to raise another $1.6bn to finance new films and shows

The streaming service expects to spend up to $8bn next year on new content.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41729434

Amazon receives 200-plus headquarters proposals

Cities across North America are competing to be home to Amazon's next hub.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41728205

UK to help CES tech start-ups after expo chief's criticism

The government will fund small firms to attend the tech expo after claims it did little last time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41727475

Mini phone maker admits performance shortcomings

The Jelly handset's battery life, originally billed at three days, can be as little as three hours.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41722584

Project Loon restores web in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

The balloons are helping Puerto Ricans send text messages and browse the web on their phones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41721360

FBI failed to access 7,000 encrypted mobile devices

Encryption has become "a huge, huge problem" for investigations, the FBI director says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41721354

Israel Facebook: Mistranslated post creates security alert

A post saying "good morning" in Arabic was reportedly mistranslated to say "attack them" in Hebrew.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-41714152

Remove ads that appeal to children, gambling sites told

Regulators said the firms must advertise responsibly, and warned of the possibility of sanctions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41711805

Bitcoin boom prompts growth of coin-mining malware

The coin-mining software can grab processor power and drain phone batteries quickly, warn security firms

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41693556

Middlesbrough modified Kodi box trader gets suspended jail term

Brian Thompson had planned to argue the law in connection with the boxes was a "grey area".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-41692804

Tech firms to remove extremist posts within hours

Firms such as Facebook and Twitter have agreed to do more to remove extremist content within hours of it being posted.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41693777

Players ‘applaud’ Xi Jinping in Tencent game

The game, which celebrates the Communist Party Congress, lets users "clap" Xi Jinping by tapping their phone screen

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41693817

How games firm made Destiny 2

Newsbeat has been given exclusive behind the scenes access to Bungie, the gaming studio behind the Halo and Destiny franchises.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41667810

Famous Irishmen subject of Westminster Wiki editing spree

Someone with a Westminster IP address has been editing web entries on famous Irish people.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41690920

MH370: Malaysia in talks with US firm to restart plane search

The Malaysian government is exploring a "no find-no fee" style deal with Texas-based company Ocean Infinity.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41691794

Amazon: More than 100 cities bid for new headquarters

The deadline is approaching for US cities to submit proposals to host Amazon's new headquarters.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41681247

Mobile companies overcharging customers after contracts end

The UK government said the firms needed to inform customers when they had paid for their handsets.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41679408

Native American tribe sues Amazon and Microsoft

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe was assigned data-processing patents by technology company SRC Labs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41679407

Still photographs spring to life

New software animates still photos so that subjects can be made to smile and pull expressions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41668704

Giant robots clash in US-Japan battle

The human-piloted machines fired weapons at one another.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41673074

YouTube star Casey Neistat attacks video site's leaders

Award-winning vlogger Casey Neistat claims video creators could leave the service en masse.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41666049

Snapchat to make original TV-style shows

The social media app teams up with NBC to create a new studio where they plan to make original shows.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41664310

Twitter pledges tougher action against abuse

The social network says it will impose new restrictions on pornographic and hateful imagery.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41666040

'Future city' to be built in Canada by Alphabet company

Google sister company Sidewalk Labs is to build a digital city on Toronto's waterfront.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41665670

Amazon and eBay warned by MPs about VAT fraudsters

The websites are accused by MPs of profiting from sellers who do not charge the tax on UK sales.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41658436

Low success rate for government online ID service

Gov.uk Verify fails to register most users trying to access government services.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41642044

Fukushima disaster: The robots going where no human can

Click was given rare access to the Fukushima site to see how the decontamination work was progressing.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41584738

Child safety smartwatches ‘easy’ to hack, watchdog says

A watchdog finds that hackers can track, eavesdrop or even communicate with children.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41652742

Social media data shared by spy agencies

Details about the data being collected by GCHQ have emerged at a tribunal about surveillance legality.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41651840

Adobe patches Flash bug used for planting spying tools

Kaspersky discovered that Flash files were being embedded in Word documents to deliver spyware.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41652970

'First 5G mobile net connection' claimed by Qualcomm

Qualcomm says it has achieved 1Gbps internet speeds using a 5G chip on a mobile device.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41652967

AI used to detect breast cancer risk

Machine learning is being used to spot whether breast lesions are cancerous or not.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41651839

Patent battle pits iPod father v Android creator

A start-up funded by Tony Fadell is suing a smartphone-maker led by Andy Rubin.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41652737

Google removes cupcake calorie counter from Maps

Feature showed users how many calories they would burn if they walked to destination.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41651836

Australia launches revenge porn reporting tool

One in five Australians have been victims of image-based abuse, but very few report the offence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41647513

High speed camera uses 1,000 frames per second

The camera that can process images faster than the eye can see.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41584735

Daimler recalls 400,000 Mercedes-Benz cars in the UK

The cars are being recalled over a potential airbag safety issue.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41633941

UK TV drama about North Korea hit by cyber-attack

The TV series Opposite Number was cancelled following a cyber-attack in 2014.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41640976

Microsoft Windows 10 breaches Dutch privacy law

The Dutch regulator says sanctions may be imposed if Microsoft does not comply.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41634617

China congress: How authorities censor your thoughts

The BBC's Stephen McDonell examines China's clampdown on free speech ahead of the party congress.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-41523073

Huawei Mate 10 uses AI to distinguish cats from dogs

The Mate 10 handsets use a new type of processor to recognise objects being photographed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/41595295

Drone collides with commercial aeroplane in Canada

The aircraft sustained only minor damage and landed safely, the Canadian transport minister said.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41635518

Facebook funds anti-bullying training in schools

The tech giant will extend a scheme which trains young people to help those who suffer cyber-bullying.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41634616

Wi-fi security flaw 'puts devices at risk of hacks'

Researchers are due to reveal details of a major problem with the way wi-fi data is protected.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41635516

The dome which could help machines understand behaviour

Made up of over 500 cameras, the Panoptic Studio captures motion without the use of markers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41584732

How a girl who cannot speak got a unique voice

New digital technology allows people without a voice to sound like themselves for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-41585802

YouTube lifts Swazi bare-breasted dancer restrictions

YouTube denies accusations of racism, saying it wanted to be culturally sensitive about uploads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-41612863

Why Pinterest boss Tim Kendall takes a daily ice bath

A daily ice bath is "like having morning coffee", the tech giant's president Tim Kendall tells the BBC.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41611854

40 years since the launch of the Atari 2600

40 Years ago, video games changed forever with the launch of the Atari 2600.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41204660

UK mobile coverage 'deplorable', says Lord Adonis

The national infrastructure commission head also warns the UK faces gridlock on roads, railways and in the skies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41606963

WeChat translates 'black foreigner' into racial slur

Chinese chat app WeChat apologises after its software translated "black foreigner" into the N-word.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-41606161

Uber lodges appeal over London ban

The ride-hailing firm files an appeal after being denied a licence to operate in the capital.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41606965

Microwave breakthrough helps boost hard drive sizes

Microwaves could help make drives with much higher capacities than those seen today.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41611802

US voices frustration with 'warrant-proof' encryption

Encryption tools in apps such as WhatsApp "thwart law enforcement", says US Deputy Attorney General.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41611853

Samsung Electronics CEO resigns over 'unprecedented crisis'

Kwon Oh-hyun said the company was facing an "unprecedented crisis inside out".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41604860

Equifax removes webpage after malware issue

The firm is still reeling since disclosure of an earlier cyber-breach that affected millions in the US and UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41601871

Branson's Virgin Group invests in Hyperloop One

Sir Richard is joining the board of the pod-based US transport company.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41595297

Facebook 'fully committed' to sharing Russian ad data

Data on who was targeted during the US election, and the webpages the ads linked to, will be released by Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41594927

Facebook bans rapper Lil B for 'hate speech' posts

Lil B is banned from Facebook for 30 days for several posts about white people and gun violence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41594844