Free treats for students who put down phones

Students earn points for every 20 minutes that they avoid picking up their phones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43230877

Smart Wallet Card shows adverts from banks at MWC 2018

The data-transmitting device stores multiple payment card details and can send and receive messages.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43225692

Deepfakes: The face-swapping software explained

The software uses machine-learning to create computer-generated versions of people's faces.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43118477

Could Spotify really be worth $23bn?

The firm says its public share price listing could see the firm valued at $23bn (£16.7bn).

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43235317

Facebook news feed changes 'decimated' publisher

The publisher of Little Things blames Facebook's algorithm changes for the lifestyle website's closure.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43225987

Maplin collapses as rescue talks fail

The 200-store electronics retailer is unable to secure a sale of the business, its boss says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43223175

Sega mistake gives players free Yakuza 6 game

A "preview" of Sega's latest video game let some players access the full version for free.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43225691

Historic 'right to be forgotten' case opens in High Court

Google battles an individual who wants information about him removed from its search engine.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43211897

Is the UK winning the graphene race?

The scientist who won the Nobel Prize for his work with graphene worries about research funding.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43225687

Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm

Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43217601

The app that helps feeds kids

Marie Farmer came up with the idea during her maternity leave, and it has now led to her quitting her job.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-43213546

Haier smartwatch has a built-in projector at MWC 2018

China's Haier reveals a smartwatch that turns the back of the wearer's hand into a display.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43221100

US e-passports haven't been verified in over a decade

US senators say US border control hasn't been using the right software to verify e-passports.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43204133

School video footage appears online

The breach prompts a warning from privacy watchdog to secure CCTV cameras across UK.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43211899

Melania Trump mocked for 'positive social media' speech

US First Lady Melania Trump has been mocked online for her speech about 'positive' social media habits

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43211286

Moon to get 4G mobile network

Vodafone and Nokia lay out plans to put a 4G mobile network on the Moon in 2019.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43211192

MPs grill data boss on election influence

A firm which used big data to profile US voters has been questioned by MPs as part of fake news inquiry.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43211896

Porn checks deadline looms amid uncertainty

A new regulation set to be enforced in April 2018 will mean UK viewers have to prove their age to access porn sites.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43212056

The end of asking for the bill

Diners can leave a restaurant and their bill is paid automatically via an app, in a Barclaycard trial.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43205917

Handbag drones light up Milan catwalk

A parade of drones has carried jewel-encrusted handbags down a catwalk in Milan.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43211190

Vero: The 'new Instagram' everyone's talking about

The story behind the photo-sharing app that has suddenly reached the top of the App Store.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43208162

Huawei: US scared we are too competitive

Huawei says the USA wants to keep the Chinese firm out of the country because it is "too strong".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43211188

Android phone for children on show at MWC 2018

A phone with a modified version of Android designed to keep children safe has been revealed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43211186

War for the Planet of the Apes: Visual effects revealed

Click meets the Oscar nominated visual effects team behind War for the Planet of the Apes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43118476

Facebook Messenger used to fight extremism

People posting extreme far-right and Islamist views were contacted in a bid to challenge their views.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43170837

Intel did not inform US before chip flaws were made public

US officials were not informed about Spectre and Meltdown flaws before details leaked to the press.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43196923

French tax activists Attac allowed to protest in Apple stores

Peaceful protests by tax campaign group Attac can go ahead in Apple stores in France, a court rules.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43196502

UK think tanks hacked by groups in China, cyber-security firm says

A cyber-security firm says think tanks were "very aggressively" targeted by China-based groups last year.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43172371

Social media firms 'failing' to tackle cyber-bullying

The networks' failure to tackle cyber-bullying is damaging youngsters' mental health, a survey finds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43197937

Social media firms 'failing' to tackle cyber-bullying

The networks' failure to tackle cyber-bullying is damaging youngsters' mental health, a survey finds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43196917

Supreme Court considers Microsoft overseas data row

The court will hear arguments about whether data held by US companies overseas can be handed to police forces

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43196499

Wearable tech aids stroke patients

US scientists develop sensors to allow doctors to follow their patients' progress away from the clinic.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43146117

Sony phone adds rumble to games and films

The Xperia XZ2 vibrates in its user's hand in time with action in videos games and movies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43179448

Samsung Galaxy S9 focuses on the camera

New flagship offers super slow-mo videos, less noisy low-light photos and animated selfie emojis.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43163378

Nokia reveals 'unbendable' 8 Sirocco and Matrix 8110

Nokia's new handsets include a strong steel-framed flagship and an update to an iconic slider.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43163384

Mobile World Congress: Why do smartphones look so alike?

Smartphone sales are falling - could the fact they increasingly have similar designs be why?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43045682

Trump says violent video games 'shape' young minds

The president said violence in video games had a big influence on how youths view the world

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43168774

The trouble knowing how much screen time is 'OK'

Concerns about time spent online are widespread, but knowing how much is 'OK' is difficult.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42907037

BT told to share poles for fibre broadband

BT must make it easier for rivals to use its telegraph poles to install fibre broadband, Ofcom says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43168564

Kylie Jenner 'sooo over' Snapchat - and Wall Street panics

Shares in Snapchat's owner sink after the reality TV star tweets her criticism of the messaging app.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43163544

SpaceX launches broadband pathfinders

The US rocket company puts up two satellites to test technologies for a broadband mega-constellation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43160073

Disney loses in Redbox copyright row

Disney loses a bid to stop movie rental company Redbox from reselling download codes for its films.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43154671

The next CS:GO Major Championship to be held in London

The Wembley Arena in London will host the next CS:GO Major Championship, one of the biggest eSports events in the world.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43154477

Bitcoin: MPs launch inquiry into digital currencies

The UK's Treasury Committee has launched an investigation into the risks and rewards of digital money.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43148180

Elon Musk quits AI ethics research group

One of the most vocal critics of AI quits the ethics board as Tesla utilises the technology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/43154732

White nationalist Jared Taylor sues Twitter over ban

Jared Taylor's lawyer claims the suspension of his client's account is a form of Twitter censorship.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43154727

Game helps players spot 'fake news'

Players run their own fake news empire so they can learn how misinformation is spread.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43154667

'Mad' Mike's rocket mission to check if Earth is flat

A US rocket enthusiast is looking to blast himself into outer space to test an age-old theory.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43064922

Twitter bot purge prompts backlash

Right-wing users claim their beliefs have been discriminated against by the crackdown.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43144717

Bezos-backed 10,000 Year Clock now under construction

The cuckoo only comes out once a millennium.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43143095

Door-opening dog bot beats meddling human

A dog robot that can open doors has been taught a new skill: overcoming human interference.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43146346

Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone images leaked by MWC app

Images of the firm's forthcoming flagship phone are revealed ahead of its Barcelona debut on Sunday.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43141847

Tesla investigates claims of crypto-currency hack

The company says that only internally used engineering test cars have been affected.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43140005

Tool 'names and shames' hidden drug trials

Institutions that fail to report the results of drug trials will be named on a new website.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43119035

The Cranfield-based plane that thinks it's a helicopter

The Starling Jet is due to launch in six years time at a cost of £8m.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-43142047

MPs investigate impact of social media and screens on youth

MPs launch an inquiry into the impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-43130325

Hangzhou and the Alibaba effect

The emergence of a tech behemoth transforms its hometown.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43056466

FaceTime chat 'saves woman's life'

Woman notices her sister is suffering from a stroke while they spoke on a FaceTime call.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43125658

AI ripe for exploitation, experts warn

AI could be used by rogue states, criminals and terrorists for malicious purposes in the near future.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43127533

Young Brits 'lack cyber-security awareness'

A survey found over half of 18-25 year olds were using the same password for lots of online services.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43128072

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Visual effects revealed

The visual effects team behind the film has been nominated for an Oscar.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43064921

Venezuela launches oil cryptocurrency

The "Petro" is intended to help country's crumbling economy evade tough US sanctions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43133853

Russian bots debate US gun control laws

Russian bots are believed to have taken part in debate about gun control following Florida shootings.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43127529

Replika app provides chats with dead friend

An entrepreneur makes an app that lets her have conversations with a virtual version of a deceased friend.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43128904

Facebook ads boss in fake news Twitter storm

The vice-president of ads is criticised for tweeting Russian-bought ads were not designed to sway the US election.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43128069

Apple rushes out fix to Telugu letter text bomb bug

Messages containing a letter from India's Telugu language caused devices to crash.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43127179

Exposed Amazon cloud storage clients get tip-off alerts

US firm's clients told to update their settings and lock down data before it is stolen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42839462

Councils 'unprepared' for cyber-attacks, report says

More than 25% of local authorities had computer systems breached from 2013-17, campaigners say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43121581

'Upskirting' should be criminal offence, campaigners say

Campaigners say the law needs to change to make it easier for police to take action.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43112450

Maplin in talks with potential buyers

The 200-store electronics retailer hopes that a deal might be done as early as this week.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43121649

Dark web paedophile Matthew Falder jailed for 32 years

Matthew Falder blackmailed victims into sending sexual images that he then shared on the dark web.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43114471

Plans drawn up for world's tallest wooden skyscraper

The 70-storey tower would be 90% wood and have trees and other foliage on every level.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42839463

Probe after 'drone made helicopter crash'

Investigations are launched after a helicopter reportedly crashed after swerving to avoid a consumer drone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42904204

Facebook to seek verification by post for election ads

People wishing to take out ads naming political candidates will be sent a verification code in the post.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43112950

Rent-a-church spire plan to boost mobile phone coverage

The government invites churches to let their spires be rented to improve the UK's mobile coverage.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43071975

Russians charged over US 2016 election tampering

The named Russians are indicted along with three Russian companies by special counsel Robert Mueller.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43092085

Facebook told to stop tracking in Belgium

Facebook is ordered to stop tracking people without consent, by a court in Belgium.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43091087

Call for women-only Uber Pools for London

TfL considers women-only Uber Pool option

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43084853

Anger at Google image search 'peace deal'

The search giant will remove features from its image search to appease Getty Images.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43085053

The Instagrammable museum: Is it art?

Should social media-friendly experiences designed to make striking photos be considered art?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43075006

Instagram submits to Russia censor's demands

Service blocks access to corruption claim-related posts despite YouTube failing to meet similar demand.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43070555

Google Chrome launches default ad-blocker

The latest versions of the web browser will block "annoying intrusive" ads from today.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43072266

'Anti-Clinton' Wikileaks chat leaked

Leaked copies of a private conversation suggest Wikileaks wanted Trump to become president.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43072261

Social networks 'too slow' on rights changes

The European Commission wants Facebook, Google and Twitter to do more to protect consumer rights.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43071971

UK blames Russia for 'malicious' NotPetya cyber-attack

The defence secretary points finger at Kremlin for Ukraine attack, which also hit British businesses.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43062113

Apple's HomePod speakers leave white marks on wood

The tech firm has said owners may have to re-oil surfaces if the ring marks do not fade.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43064772

AI does grunt work on China's pig farms

Alibaba rolls out a system that analyses pig squeals and coughs to improve pork production.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43061207

Search tool accesses firms' documents in the cloud

A website lets people freely look for sensitive data stored on servers at Amazon Web Services.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43057681

eSports' Overwatch League announces its first female player

Kim "Geguri" Se-Yeon is the first female player in the history of the eSports Overwatch League.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-42974081

Flying cars: Will they ever take off?

Some companies are trying to fulfil the long-cherished dream of making a car that can fly. But how practical or affordable will they be?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43011562

YouTube and Instagram face Russian bans

Russia's internet watchdog has ordered videos and images on the services to be blocked by end of day.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43058399

Computer reconstructs St Valentine's face

A Brazilian designer used human remains, thought to be that of the saint, to reconstruct Valentine's face.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-43056345

Crypto-currency craze 'hinders search for alien life'

A scientist says the search for alien intelligence has been hit by a shortage of computer hardware.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43056744

The 3D projections that float in the air

Researchers at Brigham Young University nicknamed it the Princess Leia project.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42991942

Amazon Echo Dot ad cleared over cat food order

A television ad that caused a viewer's Echo Dot device to try to order cat food has been cleared.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43044693

Logan Paul 'won't be kicked off' YouTube

The controversial star hasn't done enough to warrant a ban from the site, YouTube's head says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43044852

Ten gigabit home broadband tested in UK

A proof-of-concept test of 10Gbps has been conducted in a residential home in London.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42974346

Amazon plans hundreds of lay-offs

The e-commerce giant has grown rapidly in recent years but is now closing jobs in Seattle and worldwide.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43038608

Facebook broke German privacy laws, court rules

A German regional court rules that the social network failed to obtain proper consent to some of its features.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43035968

Unilever threatens to pull ads from Facebook and Google

Unilever says it will not invest in platforms that do not police extremist and criminal content.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43032241

Bitcoin energy use in Iceland set to overtake homes, says local firm

Data centres mining the crypto-currency will use 100 megawatts of power this year, an energy firm says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43030677

Equifax under pressure after data breach update

A US senator gives the credit rating firm a week to reveal more information about 2017's cyber-attack.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43033202

Winter Olympics hit by cyber-attack

The website for the Games suddenly went offline on 9 February after being attacked, officials say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43030673

Sports Direct to offer e-sports in Game Digital tie-up

The move comes as the retailer increases its collaboration with specialist games firm Game Digital.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43029559

Winter Olympics: Drone display in opening ceremony was pre-recorded

The spectacular sight of 1,218 drones forming the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics was pre-recorded.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/43016799

Schizophrenia patients calmed by video game

The patients learnt to use the technique in their daily lives to reduce the power of hallucinations.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43003378

Criminals hide 'billions' in crypto-cash - Europol

Cryptocurrencies are being used by criminals to launder billions of pounds, Europol warns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43025787

Hackers hijack government websites to mine crypto-cash

A security expert says thousands of sites used visitors' computers to mine cryptocurrency.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43025788

New Sega Mega Drive game made on '90s kit

The Sega Mega Drive games console gets a new game more than 20 years after it went on sale.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43001916

YouTube drops ads from Logan Paul channels

In December, the video blogger was criticised for uploading a video of a dead body.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43001913

Apple confirms iPhone source code leak

Some of the secret code used in Apple's iOS 9 mobile operating system is leaked online.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43001911

Russian nuclear scientists arrested for 'Bitcoin mining plot'

Reports say scientists at a Russian nuclear bomb factory tried to mine crypto-currencies.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43003740

Twitch to ban users for 'hate' on other platforms

The streaming site says it will now ban people who are abusive on other platforms as well as its own.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43003470

Facebook testing 'downvote' button

The social network is testing a feature that lets people hide offensive comments.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43001910

EE 'shoebox' to tackle broadband not-spots

EE will sell a 4G antenna to bring fast broadband to homes in rural areas.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42995210

Twitter makes a profit for the first time

The social media company posts its maiden quarterly profit, sending its share price up by a quarter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42987059

Google-Nest merger raises privacy issues

Campaigners are concerned that smart home specialist Nest will no longer be a separate business.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42989073

Internet pioneer John Perry Barlow dies, aged 70

He was an advocate of free speech and also wrote lyrics for the Grateful Dead rock group.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42945865

MPs travel to US on fake news mission

A House of Commons committee is in Washington to question Google, Facebook and Twitter on fake news.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42974340

Facebook moderator: I had to be prepared to see anything

A former moderator for the social network recalls some of the content she had to tackle.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42920554

Reddit bans deepfake porn videos

The discussion site bans all faked pornography that uses people's faces without their permission.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42984127

Snapchat revamp gets full-scale UK rollout

The new design launches days after the company announced a strong fourth quarter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42978422

Chinese police spot suspects with surveillance sunglasses

The glasses are equipped with facial recognition technology and connect to a database of suspects.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-42973456

Dozens charged for Infraud cyber-crime site

Thirty-six people are charged for their alleged involvement in running a giant cyber-crime site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42978428

Russian Tumblr trolls pose as black activists, says Buzzfeed

A Buzzfeed investigation says Russian trolls have been posing as black activists on the site.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42973970

Deepfake pornographic videos banned by Twitter

Videos that merge celebrities faces with explicit sexual activity are blocked by the social network.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42975101

Gig economy: Holiday and sick pay promise for millions

The government says it will strictly enforce employment rights to improve conditions for millions of workers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42959756

Elon Musk's Falcon Heavy rocket launches successfully

The world's most powerful rocket successfully lifts clear of its pad on historic maiden flight.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42969020

Poundland 'naughty' elf ad deemed 'irresponsible' by regulator

The social media campaign, which featured sexual references, breached the ASA code of practice.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42946741

BBC launches first augmented reality app for Civilisations

People will be able to explore historical artefacts in a virtual exhibition on their smartphones.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42966371

Uber boss takes stand at driverless trial

Ex-Uber boss is pressed on allegations he orchestrated the theft of trade secrets from Google's Waymo.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42959852

Katie Price urges MPs to tackle online abuse

The reality TV star tells of the "horrific" social media abuse targeted at her disabled son.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42959182

More than 746,000 NHS phishing emails blocked in a month

The NCSC has brought down the UK's share of global phishing attacks by securing government systems.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42958331

Former Facebook and Google employees fight tech 'addiction'

The campaign aims to reverse what it calls the "digital attention crisis".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42959848

Alleged hacker Lauri Love 'relieved' by court ruling

Mr Love says he wants to be prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service over alleged hacking charges.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-42958544

Child abuse images behind Telegram ban

Users who posted "this horrible content" have been banned, said Apple's app store boss.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42959845

Bitcoin falls below $6,000

Investor fears over tightening crypto-currency legislations could be contributing to the fall.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42958325

Elon Musk's huge Falcon Heavy rocket set for launch

The entrepreneur will attempt to fly the world's most powerful rocket with his own Tesla as payload.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42950957

YouTube Kids still shows disturbing videos

YouTube says it is “very sorry” after more disturbing videos were found on YouTube Kids.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/42958126

YouTube Kids still shows disturbing videos

YouTube says it is “very sorry” after more disturbing videos were found on YouTube Kids.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/42957245

Technology 'makes workers less productive'

Staff suffer from technostress, says an expert, with few Europeans feeling they work at their best.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42945863

New Spectrum Vega+ promises follow funds threat

The makers of a retro games console give a new delivery date after a threat to recoup funds.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42943355

Bitcoin puzzle worth $50,000 solved after nearly three years

The painting contained a code for Bitcoin worth $50,000 - but had left many scratching their heads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42944290

Hacking suspect wins extradition appeal

Lauri Love, from Suffolk, is suspected of hacking into FBI, US Central Bank and Nasa systems.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42946540

Facebook executive has 'incurable' cancer

The social network's vice-president in Europe reveals she has follicular lymphoma.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42944283

Samsung heir freed from S Korea jail

Lee Jae-yong has his five year jail term for corruption suspended by an appeals court.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42942466

Lloyds Bank bans Bitcoin purchases on its credit cards

The bank stops its credit card customers buying the digital currency amid fears its value will keep falling.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42940728

Waymo v Uber: Who stole what?

A legal battle between Waymo and Uber over the theft and use of the former's self-driving car technology is underway.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42936448

Sprawling Mayan network discovered under Guatemala jungle

Latest technology reveals a network of more than 60,000 structures under Guatemala's jungle.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-42916261

Bitcoin set for worst week since 2013

The digital currency drops below $8,000, leaving it down 30% for the week so far.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42915437

NSPCC calls for immediate action on children's online safety

The charity condemns the government for not implementing proposals to protect children online.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42911922

'Egregious' YouTubers to face consequences

YouTube says video-makers who damage the reputation of the site will face new consequences.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42917180

Sony chief executive Kazuo Hirai to step down

Sony's finance chief Kenichiro Yoshida to replace Kazuo Hirai as chief executive from April.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42916351

Apple sells fewer phones but profits rise

The price of the iPhone X compensates for a dip in handset sales during the last three months of 2017.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42909989

Amazon 2017 sales jump by nearly a third

The online retail giant benefits from a strong holiday season and its Alexa digital assistant.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42911123

Google owner Alphabet earnings hit by rising costs costs

Shares in the tech giant fall by 5% in after-hours trade after the disappointing results are announced.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42913509

Apple removes Telegram from app store

Inappropriate content available via the app was the reason it was removed, Telegram says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42904198

Deepfake porn videos deleted from internet by Gfycat

The Gyfcat video clip hosting service says the computer-generated clips are objectionable.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42905185

eBay drops PayPal as first choice for payments

The online marketplace says the move will benefit both sellers and buyers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42905465

Delays hit KodakCoin crypto-currency plans

Large numbers of potential investors mean the company will delay its initial coin offering by several weeks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42904215

Atari founder denied award over sexist behaviour

Social media campaign sees top gaming body abandon plan to honour Atari founder.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42904197

'Hi I'm Matt Hancock' - culture secretary launches own app

The culture secretary becomes the first MP to launch his own smartphone app.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42902684

BT's Openreach plans faster broadband push

The firm says it will connect three million premises with high-speed fibre connections by 2020.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42902064

Betting firms to stop 'unfair' promotions

Three betting firms agree to change online gaming promotions after pressure from competition authorities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42891516