Selfie app 'spots early signs of pancreatic cancer'

The software is designed to act as a low-cost early warning system for pancreatic tumours.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41114587

TEDGlobal: Africa needs more engineers and makers

How technology can help Africa prepare for a doubling of its population in next 30 years.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41080479

LG's V30 smartphone 'leaves gimmicks behind'

The device has an OLED display and advanced camera features but no second screen or add-on modules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41114590

TEDGlobal: Three words that give people an address

What3Words is doing deals with postal services and banks to give everyone an address.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40935774

Kim Dotcom demos micro-payment service to help stop piracy

Kim Dotcom's Bitcache service is designed to let users to monetise videos, images, stories and computer code.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41094797

Instagram hack: Celebrity contact details revealed

The social network says phone numbers and email addresses of "high profile" users were revealed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41104449

Female Witchsy founders use fictional male to beat sexism

The women behind online art seller Witchsy say developers responded better to emails from "Keith".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41096514

Cyber-flaw affects 745,000 pacemakers

The manufacturer says that patients should discuss a code fix when they next see their doctors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41099867

Apple and Google show off rival augmented-reality tech

The two tech firms show off rival mixed-reality technologies ahead of their imminent release.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41098622

Giant spambot scooped up 711 million email addresses

Experts say a "mind-boggling" amount of user data has been gathered by a hacking operation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41095606

Taylor Swift criticised for new ticket sale scheme after trying to stop touts

Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds hits out at Taylor Swift but many fans are happy to support her anti-tout approach.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41094852

Customer data stolen at games store CEX

The company says up to two million customers are affected by the data breach.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41095162

US drone company eyes Tanzania for medical deliveries

The company wants to open four distribution centres to serve thousands of medical centres in Tanzania.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40935773

Ronan Hughes: Four years for man who blackmailed teen

Ronan Hughes took his own life after being blackmailed by Romanian Iulian Enache.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41088814

Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed as Uber's new boss

Dara Khosrowshahi told US news outlets he is aware of challenges and is "not in this to coast".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41087020

Renault-Nissan to build electric cars in China

The firm announced it will build electric cars in China - the world's biggest electric vehicle market.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41091993

Snapchat: We call police to check facts

The social network says it fact-checked material from the Charlottesville protests with US police.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41085930

Self-driving pizza delivery cars to be tested in the US

Ford and Domino's to test self-driving cars to deliver pizzas.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41084508

Virtual reality game takes on dementia

Researchers hope the technology could lead to a way of diagnosing dementia at its earliest stage.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41036751

Bitcoin boss urges cautious investment

The crypto-currency has great potential for Africa, the Bitcoin Foundation chief tells TEDGlobal conference.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41080478

Taylor Swiftly breaks three YouTube and Spotify records

Look What You Made Me Do overtakes Adele and Ed Sheeran to set new streaming records.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41081026

Mark Zuckerberg tells new daughter to play outside

The social media titan has written about the magic of childhood in a letter to his newborn daughter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41079436

Fitbit Ionic smartwatch introduces blood oxygen sensor

The much-anticipated wearable will run third-party apps and measure blood oxygen levels.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41082953

Nintendo to close Miiverse social network

Players' drawings and posts on the "chaotic" social network will disappear in November.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41082918

Turing letters found in old filing cabinet

The letters reveal more of Turing's academic research work on AI, computing and mathematics.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41082391

Burger King launches WhopperCoin crypto-cash in Russia

The virtual cash will be given out when people buy food in Burger King restaurants.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41082388

China web users debate new rules on online identity

Internet platforms will have to verify users' true identities from 1 October.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41081676

EE broadband network suffers fault

The company is advising users to restart their routers to restore their service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41082948

The elevators that go sideways as well as up and down

Click visits a test lift shaft where they are showing off a lift that goes sideways as well as up and down.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40889669

Royal Navy submarines of the future conceptualised

A manta ray mothership and flying fish torpedoes are among visions of submarine warfare in 50 years.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41073693

Ransomware behind NHS Lanarkshire cyber-attack

Some appointments and procedures were cancelled after NHS Lanarkshire's IT systems were attacked.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-41076591

Google error disrupts corporate Japan's web traffic

The tech giant's mistake resulted in widespread problems with internet banking and gaming sites.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41073000

Hidden computers

In a cramped Harvard basement, a team of women is documenting the rich history of their predecessors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40879870

Storm Harvey: Coast Guard urges people not to tweet for help

The US Coast Guard is asking people not to "report distress" on social media

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41072994

Owl disrupts Avon and Somerset police's phone system

Police say engineers are working hard to get the phone lines and website up and running again.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-41072875

The silencing of a Yemeni social media star

Hisham al-Omeisy's detention has raised concerns about freedom of speech in war-torn Yemen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-41053044

TEDGlobal: The computer that can smell explosives

A device that fuses neurons and silicon has been shown off at the TEDGlobal conference in Tanzania.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40935771

NHS Lanarkshire apologises after malware attack

The board's chief executive says the source of the malware attack has now been indentified.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-41060034

Uber names ex-Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO pick

The ride-sharing firm has named the Expedia boss as its chief executive pick, sources say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41070364

Jeff Immelt of General Electric quits race to be Uber boss

General Electric's chairman decides "not to pursue a leadership position" at the taxi service firm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41068928

YouTube football team Hashtag United 'living the dream'

The amateur team's matches are watched by hundreds of thousands of fans.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40973109

Germany bans far-left protest website over G20 riots

The site, linksunten.indymedia, is accused of rallying violent anti-capitalist activists.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41047166

Chinese man charged over US hack attacks

The Chinese national is alleged to have helped buy malicious software used in big data breaches.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41048650

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong jailed for corruption

The de facto boss of the world's largest smartphone maker is convicted of bribery in South Korea.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41033568

'Self-driving' lorries to be tested on UK roads

Convoys of partially driverless lorries will be seen on British roads by the end of 2018.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41038220

YouTube stars win fair use legal battle

h3h3 Productions did not violate copyright laws when it mocked another YouTube film-maker, judge rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41043209

Samsung working on home smart speaker

The technology giant is developing a rival to the Google Home speaker and Amazon Echo.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41036801

Father and son charged over dark web drugs

The pair, from New York, allegedly sold fentanyl and oxycodone on the AlphaBay marketplace.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41038214

Jon Snow: Facebook a threat to democracy

The Channel 4 journalist said Facebook had allowed "cancerous" fake news to spread.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41036802

Brexit: UK seeks data transfer pact with EU

The government's latest Brexit paper discusses how data transfers will be affected by leaving the EU.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41036551

AccuWeather app shared users' location data

The app shared location data of people who said they did not want it to know where they were.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41037081

Dixons Carphone warns on profit as mobile sales hit

Dixons Carphone warns more expensive mobile phones and lower EU roaming charges will hit profits.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41034559

French firm offered spyware to 'find out if your son is gay'

French firm criticised after saying its spyware could help parents establish a son's sexuality.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41022827

Royal Mail's new electric vans unveiled

London trials begin for nine of the fully electric vans.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41025771

Email prank 'tricks' Breitbart editors

The same prankster that reportedly fooled top White House officials strikes again.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41023219

YouTube 'made wrong call' on Syria videos

Thousands of videos taken down for showing violence will be "reinstated".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41023234

DoJ narrows Trump protesters data demand

The move follows an outcry over the request to DreamHost, which some argued damaged people's privacy.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41023214

Walmart and Google to offer voice-enabled shopping

Step aside Amazon Alexa - soon you will be able to order Walmart products using Google Assistant.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41021783

Identity theft at epidemic levels, warns Cifas

Cases total nearly 500 a day with people in their 30s the most targeted group, a watchdog warns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41011464

Crypto-cash investors duped in funding scam

The con netted thieves about $500,000 of the Ethereum virtual currency.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41011658

Samsung's Bixby rolled out in 200 countries

The AI digital assistant had been delayed amid quality concerns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41012811

China relaunches world's fastest train

The high-speed trains will be able to run at speeds of 350km/h following safety checks on rail lines.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41011662

DJI drone owners told to update or be grounded

Spark drone owners have until 1 September to apply the update or their aircraft will no longer fly, DJI warns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41011659

Android Oreo released by Google

The latest version of Android adds new features to help people tackle "notification diarrhoea".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40999016

'Snapchat race' driver killed friend in Aberystwyth crash

Ricafort Gamboa is jailed for crashing while trying to reach 100mph to film Snapchat footage.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-41000457

Apple's 'hidden' job ad found online

The advertisement for "a talented engineer" begins with the welcome: "Hey there! You found us."

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40999316

Dating app aims to boost Russian voter turnout

TV claims that instructions for the voting app come from the top of Russian politics.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-41000857

Personal bodyguard app to launch in northeast China

A mobile application is set to launch in northeast China for people seeking that VIP touch.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-41000606

Hate crimes: Online abuse 'as serious as face-to-face'

Tweeting abuse can be as "equally devastating" as shouting it, prosecutors are told.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40981235

Killer robots: Experts warn of 'third revolution in warfare'

A letter to the UN warns the world is getting closer to a dangerous "third revolution in warfare".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40995835

Company bosses 'lack cyber-attack training'

A government survey finds one in ten businesses questioned have no plan to deal with hacking.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40995121

Australia blocks another 59 popular pirate sites

The latest court decision brings the total of blocked domains to 340.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40976600

Chinese 'cyber-court' launched for online cases

The court will specialise in internet-related cases as the number of online disputes rises.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40980004

Reddit launches its own video hosting platform

One of the world's largest websites has not let users post their own videos directly before.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40973259

Google's stance on neo-Nazis 'dangerous', says EFF

A digital rights group criticises action taken by Google, GoDaddy and Cloudflare against the Daily Stormer.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40974069

Chinese media 'racist' video on India clash sparks anger

It features a Chinese actor in a turban and fake beard, mockingly assuming an Indian accent.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-40957719

Kit Kat accused of copying Atari game Breakout

Nestle's marketing mimics the 1970s Atari computer game Breakout, a court case alleges.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40972769

Infosys chief executive Vishal Sikka resigns

Vishal Sikka was appointed in June 2014 and tasked with turning around the struggling business.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40971432

Roaming downtime hits customers on Three in Europe

Customers travelling in France, Portugal and Luxembourg have experienced downtime, the network says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40963098

Spotify removes white supremacy music after events in Charlottesville

A number of bands are taken off the streaming service while more are being "reviewed".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40959963

Very few girls took computing A-level

A-level computing is dominated by boys with only 9.8% of the total number taking the exam being girls.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40960427

Chatbot helps students choose courses

A chatbot at Leeds Beckett University is helping A-level students find the right university course.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40960426

China cracks down on censorship loopholes

Five websites, including Alibaba, have been asked to remove vendors that sell virtual private networks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40960423

Daily Stormer: Cloudflare drops neo-Nazi site

Cloudflare no longer protects the Daily Stormer from distributed denial of service attacks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40960053

Apple boss Tim Cook joins Donald Trump condemnation

Tim Cook slams the President's response to Charlottesville as Apple plans human rights donations.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40958559

HBO social accounts hacked in latest cyber security breach

Entertainment firm HBO is facing another cyber breach, as it social media accounts are compromised.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40957700

Nokia 8 smartphone takes 'bothie' videos

The Nokia 8 streams video from its front and rear cameras simultaneously to Facebook or YouTube .

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40952362

Amazon launches Instant Pickup service targeting students

Prime and Prime Student members can order daily "essentials" for collection within two minutes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40949144

Game of Thrones struck by fresh leak

HBO blames a contractor for posting an unreleased episode to its Spanish and Nordic platforms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40952355

ITrump app wins trademark fight against Trump Organization

An app developer completes a series of trademark victories against the US president's company.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40948722

Uber agrees to 20 years of privacy audits to settle FTC charges

Uber was in trouble for not adequately securing both customer and driver data from hacking.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40946680

Scottish Parliament targeted in 'brute force' cyber attack

The Scottish Parliament is targeted in a "brute force" cyber attack, Holyrood's chief executive confirms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-40941722

Bill Gates reduces Microsoft stake with $4.6bn donation

Bill Gates remains the world's richest person despite giving away 5% of his fortune.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40934211

AI seeks fantasy football challengers

The University of Southampton is challenging fantasy football fans to beat its AI at Premier League predictions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40905913

DJI drones to gain privacy mode after US Army ban

The app that controls DJI's drones will stop sending data to the internet to reassure customers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40935860

GoFundMe removes campaign for Charlottesville suspect

GoFundMe removes campaigns for James Alex Fields Jr, arrested after a car ploughed into protesters.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40935650

Web firm fights DOJ on Trump protesters

Department of Justice seeks IP addresses of 1.3 million visitors to an anti-Trump protest site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40935770

Intel chief resigns from Trump council

Three chief executives resign from President Trump's American Manufacturing Council over Charlottesville.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40933391

Indian police arrest four for Game of Thrones leak

The HBO show has seen several leaks over the years and is the most pirated show in TV history.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-40932500

Is it OK to use black emojis and gifs?

It's digital blackface, according to this writer - see if her arguments change your emoji habits.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-40931479

Creating a robot to combat loneliness

Japanese inventor Kentaro Yoshifuji built his Orihime robot to address the loneliness he felt as a child.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40802119

Record-sized data centre planned inside Arctic Circle

The facility in the north of Norway will take advantage of cheap energy and the cool air.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40922048

Facebook launches China-only version of Moments photo app

The BBC understands that Facebook wants to study how apps organically gain users in China.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40922896

NHS cyber-defender Marcus Hutchins pleads not guilty in US

Marcus Hutchins was arrested on 2 August on a trip to cyber-security conferences in Las Vegas.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40923065

Uber allows in-app tips for UK drivers

The ride-sharing company says the move is part of a number of improvements for drivers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40923060

Lovefilm By Post DVD rental service to close

Amazon, which owns LoveFilm, says it will cease offering DVDs and Blu-ray discs via post on 31 October.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40925062

Teen's death at Chinese internet addiction camp sparks anger

The death has reignited criticism of internet addiction 'boot camps' known to employ harsh practices.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-40920488

HBO hackers leak Curb Your Enthusiasm and Insecure shows

HBO reportedly offered a $250,000 "bounty payment" to delay TV episode data leaks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40922309

GoDaddy expels neo-Nazi site over article on Charlottesville victim

The web hosting company gives the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move to another provider.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40922029

Armed Met Police officers to wear head-mounted cameras

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says the cameras will help to build "trust and confidence".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40920095

US firm reveals gun-toting drone that can fire in mid-air

Military technologists Duke Robotics have developed drones that can shoot at enemies remotely.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40901393

Snapchat registered with Russian regulator 'unknowingly'

US parent company Snap says the registration was done without its knowledge and it will not comply.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40904552

Blizzard starts drive to recruit more women and ethnic minorities

The company, which is behind games like World of Warcraft, launches a "global diversity and inclusion initiative".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40899939

Password guru regrets past security advice and other 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-40814814

US warns of fidget spinner fire and choking hazards

Users are advised to avoid charging the battery-operated toys overnight.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40898768

Google cancels all-staff diversity meeting

Some staff were reportedly concerned about being "outed" online if they contributed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40898213

WeChat, Weibo and Baidu under investigation

The authorities allege Weibo, WeChat and Baidu Tieba are being used for terrorism and rumours.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-40896235

Snap shares plunge 14% as losses mount

The social media company has seen its share price slide as it faces intense competition from Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40895079

Overwatch League strikes London deal

The founder of US e-sports organisation Cloud9 becomes the first owner of a European Overwatch squad.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40890956

China's VPN developers face crackdown

Developers of apps which help users avoid internet censorship are coming under increasing pressure.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-40872486

Ukrainian postal service hit by 48-hour cyber-attack

Hackers targeted the system that tracks customer parcels on Ukrposhta's website two days in a row.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40886418

Chinese satellite sends 'hack-proof' message

The test should boost the chances that secure communications will be carried out over very long distances

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40885723

FaceApp launches 'blackface' feature, then deletes it after social backlash

A feature which changed features and skin tone is pulled from the photo app after less than 24 hours.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40887229

Jennifer Lawrence 'blindsided' by nude photos leak

Jennifer Lawrence says it feels "terrifying" to have had her privacy violated.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40878964

Facebook introduces new video service

The new platform, called Watch, will be personalised and allow users to see comments in real time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40883588

Fake Google firm shut down after probe

Movette used "deceptive methods" to bill clients for managing how they appeared in search results.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40878392

Password guru regrets past advice

Advice to frequently change passwords and to muddle up words with numbers and symbols has changed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40875534

Mazda hails more efficient petrol engine

The carmaker says it is the world's first commercial petrol engine to use compression ignition.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40873093

FBI sting 'unmasks' US cyber-extortionist targeting girls

An online extortion campaign attempted to make young girls share explicit pictures of themselves.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40874918

Customers 'furious' with TNT after cyber-attack meltdown

The courier is still struggling to return operations to normal more than a month after the NotPetya attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40861982

India blocks the Internet Archive

Users are being told the ban was ordered by the government, but no explanation has been given.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40875528

Disney to start online streaming, bypassing Netflix

Walt Disney will start its own streaming service, as it grapples with the rise of online video platforms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40866565

'Hate speech' tweets painted at Twitter HQ in protest

A German satirist paints offensive tweets outside Twitter HQ after the firm failed to delete them.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40870447

Facebook's app for under-21s Lifestage flops

The video-focused service had been criticised for offering limited privacy controls.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40865292

Podcast patent ruled invalid by court

A US company dubbed a "patent troll" was charging others for sharing their own podcasts.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40865601

Hackers 'could target electricity grid' via solar panel tech

A Dutch security researcher says the flaw could be used in an attack on the electricity grid.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40861976

US military to shoot down consumer drones

The Pentagon tells US military bases they can destroy approaching drones that may pose a threat.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40860806

Game of Thrones hackers demand ransom

The group says it has more stolen material including scripts and episodes of other TV series.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40860785

Firms face £17m fine if they fail to protect against hackers

Poor cyber-security is being targeted in a bid to protect key services such as energy and transport.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40857219

Netflix's first takeover: a comics firm

Mark Millar, who set up the company, says it only the third time a comic book purchase on this scale has ever happened.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-40849525

Sadiq Khan urges YouTube to remove 'violent gang culture videos'

The mayor of London says YouTube has refused to remove the videos, first reported in December.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40849611

Emojis help software spot emotion and sarcasm

The algorithm learned to recognise sarcasm, allowing it to spot hate speech faster than humans.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40850171

Bitcoin soars to record high value

The virtual currency had never passed $3,000 but reached more than $3,398 after an uncertain time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40848505

The International: The biggest e-sports event in the world

Newsbeat talks to players, fans and commentators ahead of the world's richest e-sports tournament.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40812432

UK data protection laws to be overhauled

Net firms will be obliged to delete personal data when people request it.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40826062

Google employee anti-diversity memo causes row

A male employee argues the lack of women in top jobs is due to biological differences between the sexes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40845288

Children consuming online time 'like junk food'

The children's commissioner says parents should do more to stop children bingeing on the internet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40840823

Game of Thrones episode four leaked online confirms HBO

Following a separate hack earlier this week HBO confirms unseen episode four of GoT has been leaked online.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/40836668

Bail of $30,000 set for UK cyber expert Marcus Hutchins

Prosecutors say Marcus Hutchins admitted to writing and selling code designed to steal bank details.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40833951

YouTube child protection mechanism 'failing'

Only a small fraction of public reports about child endangerment receive a response from the online video site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-40808177

China holds drill to shut down 'harmful' websites

Data centres were asked to practise taking down sites quickly and reporting the owners to police.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-40830048

Wannacry money laundering attempt thwarted

An online exchange for virtual cash has blocked attempts to swap victims' bitcoins into another currency

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40826056

Russian jailed for hijacking thousands of PCs

Maxim Senakh sent spam and used fake clicks to generate millions of dollars in profits say US prosecutors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40825511

Glitches with key free childcare website probed

Committee chairman demands answers over glitches with crucial website for new childcare schemes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-40812455

Device could make washing machines lighter and greener

Most washing machines come with 25kg of concrete - but researchers claim there's a simple alternative.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40821915

RoboMaster armies go to battle in China

The final of the five-on-five robot wars will be held in Shenzhen on Sunday.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40812080

Facebook promises new fake news measures

The social media firm has promised to fact-check more stories and offer readers "more perspectives".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40812697

NHS cyber-security hero Marcus Hutchins arrested in US

Marcus Hutchins was praised for stalling the WannaCry cyber-attack after it hit the NHS and others.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40820837

Email 'most common internet activity' in Britain

Social networking was only the third most popular online activity, according to the ONS.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40812692

Chinese chatbots shut down after anti-government posts

The pair of Chinese chatbots were removed after they sent anti-government messages.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-40815024

Secret Service to test small drone at Donald Trump's golf club

President Trump will be visiting the New Jersey club when the trial takes place.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40812716

WannaCry ransomware bitcoins move from online wallets

The WannaCry outbreak hit organisations worldwide - including the NHS - and now the funds are moving.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40811972

Posting children's photos on social media divides nation

Privacy concerns cause many UK parents to avoid posting images of their children on social media.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40804041

Game of Thrones unseen episode spoilers leaked

A summary of an unseen episode of the hit show and other HBO programmes have been put online by hackers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40801039

IPhone glitter cases recalled over reports of burns

More than 20 reports of skin irritation or chemical burns have been associated with the products.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40803830

Amazon Echo turned into covert microphone

Older versions of the Amazon Echo smart speaker can be turned into covert microphones, finds hacker.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40517384

Bitcoin splits as new currency takes off

A long debate over the future of the crypto-currency has finally resulted in a new version of Bitcoin.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40800270

'No major incidents' as driverless buses launch in Estonia

There have been a few close calls as autonomous vehicles hit the road in Tallinn as part of the country's EU presidency.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-40800867

Old TV signals used to plug Monmouthshire broadband gap

A pilot scheme will see TV white space used to send a broadband signal from a standard mast in Monmouthshire.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-40544313

Apple sales boosted by services growth

The tech giant's sales and profits were driven higher by a growth in services like Apple Pay.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40794623

Dark web markets boom after AlphaBay and Hansa busts

Following the closure of two illegal markets, listings on rival sites have rise by as much as 28%.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40788266

How White House officials were 'fooled by email prankster'

A cyber security adviser and Trump's ex-media chief are reportedly among those tricked.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40788080

The 'creepy Facebook AI' story that captivated the media

Did Facebook shut down two bots speaking to themselves because the company feared for humanity?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40790258

JK Rowling apologises over Trump disabled boy tweets

The apology came after a disabled boy's mother said the US president did not ignore her son.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40785321