Microsoft's Satya Nadella: Judge us on value we add, not tax we pay

Satya Nadella speaks about the criticism facing large corporations like Microsoft over tax.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41448781

Apple Macs and PCs at risk from boot bug

Out-of-date software that helps computers start could aid "sophisticated" attacks, warns security firm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41441451

Social media warned to crack down on hate speech

The European Commission urges tech firms to invest more to flag illegal content on social networks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41442958

Elon Musk: Rockets will fly people from city to city in minutes

The entrepreneur says his new rocket could fly people to Mars or move them rapidly between cities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41441877

Six things that only happen on Fifa release day

As Fifa 18 is released in the UK, here are all the things that will make this #FIFAFriday a different one to usual.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41441347

UN to monitor AI developments and other tech news

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

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41443789

Net 'not ready' for vital security update

Millions might have been left without reliable net access if the change had not been postponed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41441447

Belle Gibson: Wellness blogger fined for fake cancer tale

An Australian court orders Belle Gibson to pay A$410,000 for misleading her readers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-41423491

Twitter's Russia briefings 'inadequate' - US senators

US senators criticise Twitter's stance on Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41436406

Social media terms 'jargon-busted' for teens

But Instagram warned the simplified terms and conditions contained "a number of inaccuracies".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41429866

Will this rover succeed in exploring the Moon's surface?

A team in Bangalore has entered the Google Lunar X Prize to land a rover on the Moon.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40966199

Ikea buys odd jobs firm TaskRabbit

The deal means it should be easier to get someone else to assemble your flatpack furniture.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41435362

GoPro Fusion aims to take 360-degree video mainstream

The Fusion marks loss-making GoPro's latest effort to boost its fortunes with a new type of product.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41430761

HSBC Beta app will 'nudge' over-spenders

The bank's new app will let people monitor accounts from 21 rival banks such as Lloyds and NatWest.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41429379

How an app could help stop a flu pandemic

A major citizen science project will spread virtual flu with the aim of understanding how to stop the real thing.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41429210

Drone detects heartbeat and breathing rates

Using an image-processing system, the drone can detect vital signs even in people who are moving.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41427529

Software issue causes airport delays

A software problem has caused check-in delays at several airports and booking problems for major airlines.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41429376

US 'fake news' kingpin Paul Horner found dead at 38

Paul Horner, who claimed to be behind Donald Trump's win, is said to have died from a drug overdose.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41422827

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejects Trump bias claims

Mark Zuckerberg hits back on Facebook after the US president calls the site "anti-Trump".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41423082

Amazon revamps Echo smart speaker family

The new speaker promises better bass than before and can change its shell to match a room's decor.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41417928

Uber's London woes boost rival taxi apps

News that Uber has lost its licence to operate in London provides a boost to rival apps.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41413290

IPhone X to use 'black box' anti-spoof Face ID tech

Even Apple will be unable to explain how its anti-spoof facial recognition technology works.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41412560

BT tops broadband and pay-TV complaints again

The company is ranked worst out of the major providers for the fifth time in a row.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41412562

Amazon and Google clash over YouTube access

The companies have issued statements criticising one another.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41413287

Tweeters get cheeky after Twitter ups character limit

Twitter says short tweets cause users "frustration" - but many people react with cynicism.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41412607

EasyJet puts its weight behind plans for electric planes

The airline wants the proposed planes to fly people on short-haul routes, possibly within 10-20 years.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41404039

Uber appeals over court ruling giving drivers benefits

The taxi-hailing app firm goes to court to argue against a decision giving its drivers greater benefits.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41400745

Vehicle thefts have risen by 30% in three years, says the RAC

Thieves are getting better at beating security systems with new technology, says motoring group RAC.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41409528

Twitter trials 280-character tweet limit

Twitter currently limits tweets to 140 characters, but is testing 280 for a small group of users.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41408798

BA probes crew member's anti-Nigerian Snapchat rant

The woman mocked accents and made lewd remarks about Nigerian people in a video shared on the app.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41401653

Search on for personal flying machine

Boeing offers $2m to any team of engineers, students or hobbyists who can design a flying machine.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41350329

Video game voice actors do a deal to end strike

Video game actors reach a potential agreement to end a strike which has lasted nearly a year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41398503

Dyson to make electric cars from 2020

The firm known for vacuum cleaners and fans will challenge the industry with a battery-powered car.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41399497

Dubai tests drone taxi service

An unmanned taxi drone has had a maiden flight in Dubai with plans to roll it out within five years.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41399406

Equifax boss leaves after data breach

The credit report giant's chairman and chief executive, Richard Smith, steps down with immediate effect.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41403444

Use more than one price comparison site, consumers told

Consumers should shop around and use multiple switching websites, the watchdog warns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41397673

Bill Gates switches to Android phone

The Microsoft co-founder reveals he does not use a Windows-powered smartphone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41399823

Social media and censorship in China: how is it different to the West?

China is disrupting the use of Whatsapp. It's the latest example in a long history of censorship of social media in the country.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41398423

Trump's North Korea tweet 'newsworthy'

Twitter has responded to criticism about why a tweet from President Trump does not break its rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41399403

China disrupts WhatsApp ahead of Communist Party meeting

The clampdown comes ahead of a big gathering of China's Communist Party next month.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41395640

Satellites the size of a shoebox

US firm Planet Labs makes satellites you could hold in your hands, and has more in orbit than anyone else.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40940725

Fighting the floods

Flooding has killed hundreds and left millions homeless. Can tech help us predict and prepare better?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41384689

David Meade death threats in end-of-world trolling

Mind-reader David Meade receives death threats after being mistaken for a US conspiracy theorist.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41384829

Deloitte hit by data breach

The corporate finance giant says "very few" clients are affected.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41385951

Anthony Weiner jailed for 21 months for sexting case

The ex-congressman is sentenced to 21 months in prison for sending explicit messages to a teen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41391640

Poor coding limits IS hackers' cyber-capabilities, says researcher

Three attack tools created by one large IS hacker collective were "garbage", the researcher said.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41385619

Middlesbrough trader admits selling 'fully loaded' Kodi boxes

Brian Thompson, 55, from Middlesbrough, will return to court next month to be sentenced.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-41386047

Gatorade settles over 'misleading' Usain Bolt water game

The app featured a character based on Usain Bolt losing energy when he came into contact with water.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41385950

UK chip designer Imagination bought by Chinese firm

UK tech firm Imagination, which has designed chips for iPhones, is being bought for £550m.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41369376

Jared Kushner used private email for White House business

Trump's adviser and son-in-law used a private account, a practice Hillary Clinton was attacked over.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41382495

Scottish Power says UK will need to boost capacity

Scottish Power says electric cars and a shift to electric heating could mean a big rise in demand for electricity.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-41373466

Uber using 'aggressive' tactics says Mayor

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says Uber is using 'aggressive' tactics with an 'army' of PR experts and lawyers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41384499

Joe Sugg: 8 things to know about one of YouTube's biggest stars

He talks to the BBC about vlogging, writing, and perfecting his Donald Trump impression.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41348307

The long wait for a Persian iPhone keyboard

The new Apple's iOS has Persian keyboard. BBC Persian's Sam Farzaneh discusses why it is an important feature.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41355541

Bees 'go online' in Manchester

Rory visits a beekeeper in Manchester who is gluing wireless chips to his bees.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41363465

Gym app Pact pays $1m over broken promises

A fitness app promising cash rewards for eating well pays up over accusations that it broke promises.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41363463

Hijacked software used to target tech giants

Hackers who hijacked security software also used it to infiltrate hi-tech firms, say Cisco researchers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41359852

Uber loses its license to operate in London

Ride-hailing app Uber "not fit and proper" to operate in London, transport regulator says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41358640

Gamers give their verdicts after being among the first in the UK to try the Xbox One X

Gamers have been trying the Xbox One X for the first time in the UK at the EGX expo in Birmingham.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41350096

WhatsApp and YouTube terror video man jailed

The 21-year-old radical Islamist filmed himself calling British soldiers "baby butchers of the Muslims".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-41345147

Deliveroo makes huge loss on food delivery business

"Gig economy" firm Deliveroo publishes accounts revealing huge losses.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41347817

Fake website fools Equifax staff

Equifax mistakenly directed some customers to a fake website via Twitter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41347467

'Payment by vein' trialled in supermarket

The company behind the technology hopes the new way to pay for goods will appeal to millennials.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41346717

Google signs $1.1bn HTC smartphone deal

The Taiwanese handset maker has struggled to compete against rivals Apple and Samsung.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41343586

Nest reveals alarm system and smart doorbell

The firm - which has the same owner as Google - expands into new product categories after a lull.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41336093

What UK government wants from tech firms

The prime minister wants tech companies to do more to tackle extremist content. They say it's not that easy.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41338197

YouTube to end paid channels service

Channels charging a monthly fee on YouTube will end in December, after the idea failed to take off.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41336426

Facebook trial lets users hide alcohol adverts

The social network is testing a tool that will let people hide categories of ads for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41332082

Why might Google want to buy part of HTC?

Google struggled to integrate Motorola Mobility - why it would want to repeat the experience?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41336090

NotPetya cyber-attack cost TNT at least $300m

Delivery company FedEx says a recent cyber-attack cost its TNT division about $300m (£221m).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41336086

Instagram Live video 'led to murder suspect's arrest'

US police say they traced an 18-year-old murder suspect via a live video he had streamed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41331576

HTC shares suspended on Google takeover rumours

Shares in Taiwanese smartphone firm HTC are suspended amid rumours Google parent Alphabet is planning a takeover.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41330814

Hidden golf game found on Nintendo Switch

Fans think the "Easter egg" is a tribute to the company’s late president Satoru Iwata.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41336424

Electric bus in record-breaking journey

An electric bus travels more than 1,000 miles on a single charge in the US.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41333063

Google: Shared duty to find terrorist material

Search firm's lawyer says it is working to identify and remove terrorist materials from the net.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41333285

Theresa May to warn tech firms over terror content

The prime minister will say firms must go "further and faster" in removing extremist content.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41327816

Manchester police still relies on Windows XP

More than 20% of Greater Manchester Police's PCs run on the operating system, posing a hack risk.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41306321

Google launches UK 'anti-terror fund'

Google will give UK £1m to counter extremism as part of wider plans to deal with such content on its platforms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41320171

Smartphone sales boom with over-55s

A study indicates that 71% of 55-to-75 year olds in the UK now own an app-capable handset.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41319684

Neo-Nazi site finds home in Iceland

The neo-Nazi Daily Stormer site, chased off the internet in the wake of Charlottesville, has found a company willing to host it in Iceland.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-41323726

Is Amazon recommending bomb ingredients?

What are Amazon's algorithms recommending when it comes to purchasing the ingredients to make a bomb?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41320375

Pepe the Frog creator in copyright fight

The creator of the cartoon character says it has been hijacked by nationalists.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41320167

China orders Bitcoin exchanges in capital city to close

All Bitcoin exchanges in Beiing and Shanghai must submit plans for winding down operations.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41320568

Internet 'having midlife crisis', says Baroness Lane-Fox

Lastminute.com's founder says the internet has done much good but sees "social and economic tensions".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41319478

Apple's iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps

Apple's latest mobile operating system will not launch several ageing educational apps and games.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41319675

UK 'biggest audience' in Europe for jihadist web content

Britain is the fifth-biggest audience in the world for extremist content, a study finds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41313312

Nerf guns can lead to serious eye injuries, doctors warn

Medics said they had treated patients with internal bleeding around the eye and blurred vision.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41307816

Craig David 'most dangerous' celebrity to search online

The research reveals which celebrities give the riskiest search results that could potentially lead fans to malicious websites.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41316898

Slow drive?

Electric cars have had a lot of publicity recently, but petrol and diesel engines are far from dead yet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41268513

Microsoft confirms Outlook issues

Email users across Europe are affected, the technology giant says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41306441

Google faces lawsuit over removing Gab from Play Store

The free speech network says it has been unfairly removed from the Android app store.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41306437

Will Germany's new law kill free speech online?

It's called "NetzDG" and critics worry that it will push social networks to delete posts - even if they are entirely legal.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-41042266

Alert over booby-trapped security software

More than two million people downloaded a compromised version of Avast's CCleaner software.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41306387

Google launches India mobile payments app Tez

Tez lets users transfer money via an audio signal as well as via the internet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41306312

Uber sorry for 'Wife Appreciation Day' promotion

The company urged customers to "let your wife take a day off from the kitchen".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41306434

Visitors 'help' Pirate Bay mine virtual cash

Many visitors objected when the site hijacked their computer to mine coins for the Monero digital currency.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41306384

China Communist Party Youth Twitter account prompts abuse

The Communist Party's youth wing is accused of hypocrisy for using Twitter which is banned in China.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-41303132

Nigel - the robot that could tell you how to vote

Could artificial intelligence save democracy or should human politicians put limits on it?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40860937

Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia

Snapchat has been caught up in an international row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41302852

Equifax data breach: Credit rating firm replaces key staff

Data on up to 143 million people may have been exposed when hackers hit the credit report giant.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41291643

The museum where retro video gamers meet up

The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge has an archive of more than 10,000 games.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-41284492

Equifax says almost 400,000 Britons hit in data breach

Data on almost 400,000 Britons was taken when hackers hit US credit rating firm Equifax, says the firm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41286638

UN warning on growing digital 'chasm'

Developed nations are pulling ahead of developing nations thanks to technology, says a UN report.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41278809

Facebook to trim advert categories aimed at 'anti-Semites'

Adverts could be directed towards people who described themselves as anti-Semitic, find researchers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41278800

Burger robot rolled out to US restaurants and other news

BBC Click's Stephen Beckett looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41193705

Angry Birds maker Rovio targets $1bn valuation

Finnish mobile games developer Rovio sets the price range for its share listing.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41277329

How to make money the Instagram way

The Facebook-owned photo app has become an important marketing tool for many small entrepreneurs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41224943

Kaspersky cyber-security chief urges customers to stay

The chief executive of the Russian cyber-security firm says Americans should not distrust his firm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41267220

Google sued over sex discrimination

Three former employees say Google pays women less than men for comparable work.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41274202

Reddit troll ban helped cut hateful speech

Toxic and hateful comments were sharply curtailed after the site banned "offensive" forums, suggests research

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41265544

Moona pad keeps pillow cold all night

A device that keeps your pillow cool all night by pumping it full of cold water is being developed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41269086

Apple 'explains Face ID on-stage failure'

The company reportedly says a lockout feature was accidentally triggered by its staff.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41266216

Why are more sports games introducing story modes?

Newsbeat speaks to the stars of Madden NFL 18's new story mode called Longshot.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41250600

The Liverpool app that sidesteps the banks

Israeli company Colu has launched a digital currency in Liverpool, which is only open to locally-owned and run businesses.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-40728550

UK proposes exemptions to Data Protection Bill

Journalists, financial firms and anti-doping bodies could receive exemptions under new laws to protect personal data.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41261538

How live facial capture is adding realism to CGI characters

The system will give actors and directors real-time feedback about a character’s expressions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41193699

Kaspersky: US government removes Russian security software

Officials are concerned that Kaspersky Lab has ties to the Russian intelligence services.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41262049

Equifax had 'admin' as login and password in Argentina

Credit report firm is accused of using "admin" as a login and password for its Argentine business.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41257576

Using your car inside your home

Will we want to use cars inside our homes in future? Engineers at the French manufacturer Renault think we may.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41257639

Mercedes unveils its F1-derived hybrid hypercar

Mercedes-AMG unveils its Project One F1-derived hybrid 1,000bhp hypercar at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41242478

Robot conductor YuMi makes opera debut

The bot was welcomed on stage by tenor Andrea Bocelli to conduct its first show.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41257534

Instagram removes photo showing Stoke boy without an eye

Charlie Beswick, whose son Harry only has one eye, says it feels like discrimination.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-41252823

Destiny 2 apology for 'Nazi-inspired' Kekistan flag

The game's publisher is removing instances of art that resembles a flag linked to the alt-right.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41253614

Google News boss: We're not a media company

Boss of Google News says Google is not a media company because they don't produce media

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41251246

YouTube star PewDiePie apologises for using racial slur

The YouTube star says he was an "idiot" and that there are "no excuses" for his use of the "n-word".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41251652

Donald Trump is 'symptom' of click-bait says Twitter co-founder Evan Williams

Twitter co-founder Evan Williams says click-bait is dumbing down the world

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41251243

Apple iPhone X: the internet reacts

The decision to launch a high-end, high-priced phone with facial recognition sparks strong feelings.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41249367

Hands on with Apple's iPhone 8 Plus

Apple's newly-announced smart phone includes a smart portrait mode and will retail for $799 and $949. The BBC's Dave Lee tests it out at Apple's new headquarters.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41249105

Hands on with the new iPhone X

Apple has announced a new iPhone that will cost $999. Is it worth the money? The BBC's Dave Lee got hands on with the much anticipated device.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41249273

Apple's iPhone X launch and other reveals in two minutes

Apple's latest handsets and other new gear including a revamped smartwatch and TV box revealed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41245937

Tesla Autopilot 'partly to blame' for crash

Federal investigators say Tesla's auto-driving system contributed to a fatal Model S crash in 2016.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41242884

Apple Watch gains 4G connectivity

A new smartwatch that connects to the internet without a smartphone kicks off Apple's launch event.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41228126

Security warning over hospital syringe pumps

Attackers could gain control over the pumps if they exploited the flaws, warns a security researcher

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41242354

'Digital-token investors should brace for total loss' says FCA

Regulator warns consumers that invest in certain new digital token schemes must be prepared to lose the lot.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41240803

Silicon Valley boss quits over lawsuits

The founder of online lender SoFi has resigned following allegations of sexual harassment within the firm.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41238463

What will augmented reality do on the new iPhones?

Navigation, gaming and shopping could all be transformed by augmented reality on the next iPhones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41242524

Chatbot offers legal help to Equifax data breach victims

DoNotPay bot prints documents to help users sue Equifax in small claims courts for up to $25,000.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41239513

Volkswagen plans electric option for all models by 2030

The world's biggest carmaker says it will offer an electric version of all its 300 models by 2030.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41231766

Photographer wins 'monkey selfie' legal fight

A photographer wins a legal fight against an animal rights group over a "monkey selfie" photograph.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-41235131

Rail company accepts tickets on a microchip in your hand

Some 3,000 people have had their train tickets chipped in their hand for journeys on Sweden's SJ Railways.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41178142

World Cup 2018: FA increases cyber security over hacking concerns

England players and staff will be advised not to use public or hotel Wi-Fi at the 2018 World Cup in Russia over hacking fears.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41230542

iPhone X: 10 key moments leading up to the new handset

A look back at some of the key moments along the way to the 10th anniversary iPhone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41188450

Cashing out

Card and phone payments may be replacing coins and notes, but are Swedes ready to get rid of cash altogether?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41095004

Hurricane Irma: Not everybody falls for fake news

White House director of social media among those to be corrected over mistaken information.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-41224792

Row over AI that 'identifies gay faces'

Researchers and LGBT groups clash over facial recognition tech that supposedly spots gay people.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41188560

Google appeals against huge EU anti-trust fine

The firm was fined 2.4bn euros for promoting its own shopping services over others.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41227989

'Walkie talkie' app Zello tops App Store during hurricanes

The app was downloaded one million times in a day as people sought rescue during the US hurricanes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41224942

YouTube star PewDiePie makes racial slur

The Swedish star was heard using the word while playing a video game in a live broadcast.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41222593

Apple suffers 'major iPhone X leak'

The operating system of unreleased iPhones is leaked to two websites, revealing secret details.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41220517

'Serious' security flaws found on official UK tax site

The loopholes could have let attackers steal data or get at individuals tax records, says a researcher

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41188008

Amazon kicks off competition for new HQ

The e-commerce giant is looking to build a second headquarters for 50,000 workers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41192159

About 143m customers affected by massive Equifax cyber incident

Credit reporting giant said "criminals" accessed data such as Social Security numbers and birth dates.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41192163

'Dolphin' attacks fool Amazon, Google voice assistants

Smart assistants by Amazon, Apple and Google respond to ultrasonic commands that humans cannot hear.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41188557

US judge dismisses email invention claim

The claim was dismissed in a libel lawsuit brought by a man who believes he pioneered electronic messaging.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41188004

'No fire risk' with new lithium batteries

Lithium-ion batteries that are resistant to exploding or igniting have been developed by scientists in the US.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41187824

New Jaguar models to be electric in 2020

All new Jaguar Land Rover vehicle lines launched from 2020 will be electric or hybrid, the firm says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41179332

'Pen' identifies cancer in 10 seconds

The technology could help surgeons ensure they remove all of a tumour.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41162994

Clothes that grow with your child win Dyson prize

The expanding garments fit children aged between six months and three years old.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41174551

Google's Street View cameras get quality boost

The new cameras will produce brighter and more colourful images than the old Street View cars.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41082920

'A real sense you're the last hope of humanity': Fans review Destiny 2

We get your reviews of the highly-anticipated game - plus reaction from Anthony Joshua and Lady Leshurr.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41172021

Lenovo fined over Superfish adware-ridden laptops

The Chinese company pays £2.7m to settle claims it put customers at risk by installing ad-delivery code.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41179214

Two-pilot glider team sets altitude record

The unique Perlan 2 glider reaches over 54,000ft in the skies above Argentina.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41172587

Nissan Leaf: Best-selling electric car gets an upgrade

Nissan's new Leaf electric car has a longer range, but is it enough to battle its many rivals?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41171295

Nissan launches longer-range electric vehicle

The Japanese firm has revealed its latest model to challenge rivals in the electric car market.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41170144

Smart nappy changer lets parents track baby's growth

Hatch Baby can track things like weight, feedings and sleep. But is more data good for parents?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41168076

NI legal system plans 'aim for paperless courts'

The way courts deal with family disputes could be radically transformed under new proposals.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41150209

UK universities targeted by cyber-thieves

The criminal hackers are looking for valuable research to steal, responses from learning institutions suggest .

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41160385

Life Is Strange: Before The Storm tackles depression

The video game sequel seeks to overturn taboos linked to mental health issues.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41152814

Employers 'can't monitor' private messages

Europe's top human rights court has ruled that a man should not have been fired for using Yahoo messenger for personal reasons at work.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41160853

Chinese man jailed for helping net users evade state blocks

The man will spend nine months in jail for helping people evade government controls on net access.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41160383

Aveva to merge with Schneider Electric in £3bn deal

The UK software company will retain its Cambridge base and remain listed on London's stock exchange.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41158543

CEO Secrets: AI boss says build a smart, thinking machine

The founder of Artificial intelligence start up Prowler.io says bosses should make their businesses 'smart, thinking machines.'

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41111362

China bans initial coin offerings calling them 'illegal fundraising'

Chinese regulators make it illegal to raise funds by offering digital currencies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41157249

Paul Leighton jailed for rapes thousands of miles away

Judge Robert Adam told Leighton he had "effectively destroyed the lives" of the young people he targeted.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-41153941

Drone 'sprayed with venom' by Asian hornets at Jersey nest

The drone, fitted with an infrared camera, was sent to scout out the nest.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-41141330

The space probe running on 1970s tech

The Voyager 1 space probe was launched 40 years ago and continues to send back data from interstellar space.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-41147213

How to create a digital copy of dinosaur fossils

Palaeontologists are turning to technology to preserve dinosaur fossils.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41012554

Gamer @leahloveschief: Life on streaming site Twitch

The 26-year-old professional live streamer has more than one million subscribers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-41153292

Juicero and 2017's other failed start-ups

A look at some of the well-funded tech firms that have folded in 2017.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41148663

Bitcoin peaks above $5,000 for first time

The crypto-currency reaches $5,103.91 before a sell-off causes its value to sink.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41147007

BBC 100 Women: Nine things you didn't know were invented by women

To mark the launch of the 100 Women Challenge, meet the female inventors behind everyday innovations such as computer software to the dishwasher.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-40923649

Tinder tops Apple App Store with new feature

New feature Tinder Gold lets users see who has liked them even if they haven't matched.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41148662

Facebook raffles

The number of raffle groups has grown rapidly over the last few years, but so have the number of scams.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41124992

Nintendo loses court case over Wii motion controllers

The games company is told to pay $10m to a medical-device maker for infringing a motion-sensing patent.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41147512

Indie titles could be changing how major games are made

Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney says indie games could be changing how major releases are made in the future.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/41128558

Yellow Pages to stop printing directory after 51-year run

The local business listings will no longer be available on paper after more than five decades.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41125865

New camera can see through human body

The device has been designed to help doctors track medical tools during internal examinations.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-41140654

Jailed YouTuber: 'Not proud' of prank

Daniel Jarvis was jailed for 20 weeks for his part in a fake robbery on a major London gallery.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40869278

Government names trial areas for 'full fibre' broadband

Data download speeds could soon be hitting gigabit speeds in some areas of the UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41122106

FCC closes virus upload loophole on its website

Digital defences on the site have been improved after users found it was possible to upload malware.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41124831

Tech Tent: cars, drones and the voice-controlled fridge

This week's Tech Tent checks out gadgets great and small.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41127174

Jail term for US man who illegally shared nuclear tech

US man given two years in jail for recruiting experts and sharing sensitive information with China.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41122104

Amazon faces lawsuit over 'faulty' eclipse glasses

A couple say they suffered injuries from wearing glasses bought from the site for the US solar eclipse.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41123138

Samsung gets self-driving car permit in California

The hi-tech firm will use the permit to test control systems for driverless cars.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41122102

Inefficient vacuum cleaner sales banned

Those using more than 900 watts and emitting more than 80 decibels are now banned in Europe's shops.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41119355

Canadian university loses $10m in phishing scam

Phishing cons staff into making payments into a fraudulently created account.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41116177