WhatsApp boss and co-founder Jan Koum to quit

Jan Koum says he wants to pursue new projects, but reports say he clashed with parent company Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43956540

Logan Paul ends daily YouTube vlog series

The popular video creator says he will no longer post daily updates after 536 uploads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43950251

China shuts down Player Unknown cheat code gang

The cheats helped players survive longer in the hugely popular survival shooter game.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43949292

Facebook 'downvote' button in new test

Facebook says the tool, now being trialled in New Zealand, is not a "dislike" key.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43949550

Legal row over who owns France.com domain

A man who has run the France.com website since 1994 is suing after it was given to the French government.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43949289

Tesla driver banned for M1 autopilot seat-switch

He said he was the "unlucky one who got caught" after being seen in the passenger seat on the M1.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-43934504

Body cameras deter attacks and abuse at Welsh hospitals

Security staff at five of Wales' health boards now wear recording devices to try to deter violence.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43725809

Regain control

The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43659260

Porn block

Soon you'll have to prove you're 18 years old if you want to watch pornography online. Here is all you need to know.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43795806

T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint

The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43943848

God of War: Games no longer where actors careers 'go to die'

Christopher Judge, who plays Kratos in the new God of War, talks about the jump from the silver screen to games.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43946679

Sentinel tracks ships' dirty emissions from orbit

The EU's new satellite pollution-tracker will be a powerful tool to monitor vessels' emissions.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43926232

'Hacker's paradise'

How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43879931

Games no longer where careers 'go to die'

Christopher Judge the actor who plays Kratos in the new God of War speaks to Newsbeat about the jump from the silver screen to games.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/43884539

Fortnite: 13-year-old is game's youngest professional player

Kyle Jackson from Sidcup in Kent is set to compete for cash prizes in events all over the world.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43939836

Fake five-star reviews being bought and sold online

A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified by a BBC investigation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43907695

Deadline to amend UK surveillance laws

A High Court judgement calling for changes came out of a legal challenge mounted by rights group Liberty.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43928147

Tech Tent: the technology of pleasure

Meet the British firm making its mark in the sex tech sector.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43928008

GDPR: Your data protection questions answered

Deputy Information Commissioner answers questions from BBC Radio 5 live listeners about changes to law.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/43921814

How to handle the flood of GDPR privacy updates

How best to make sense of revamped privacy terms issued ahead of the EU's data protection shake-up.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43907689

IS web media targeted in EU-led attack

The EU police agency says it has "punched a big hole" in Islamic State propaganda.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43921120

Wildlife photo competition disqualifies 'stuffed anteater' image

Wildlife Photographer of the Year excludes a winning image for featuring a taxidermy specimen.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43912583

Golden State Killer suspect traced using genealogy websites

Investigators hunting the Golden State Killer say they matched DNA to data from ancestry websites.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43916830

Nintendo Switch fuels strong rise in profits

The Japanese company's fast-selling console boosts profits, as a new president is announced.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43904275

Canada data firm AIQ may face legal action in UK

The role of a small Canadian firm in the Cambridge Analytica scandal is becoming clearer.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43822185

Revenge porn hub taken down by Dutch police raid

The notorious Anon-IB site was the source of nude images of celebrities shared widely in 2014.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43907253

Sinclair Spectrum designer Rick Dickinson dies in US

Rick Dickinson, who drew up designs for the Sinclair computers, has died in the US.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43907248

Video game loot boxes declared illegal under Belgium gambling laws

The Belgium Gaming Commission finds video game loot boxes violate its gambling legislation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43906306

Snapchat releases new Spectacles 2.0

Over a year after they first launched, Spectacles 2.0 is being released with new features.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43893863

Facebook accused of bullying by MPs

Chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer faces tough questions on political ads and Cambridge Analytica.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43906956

Iran blocks video and images on Telegram messaging app

Iranians fear the restriction will be followed by a total block on the popular messaging app

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43907246

Facebook sales soar 'despite challenges'

The firm reported a near 50% revenue rise and said it is taking a broader review of responsibility.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43898510

YouTube Kids to give parents more control over output

The firm has been criticised for using algorithms not human judgment to curate the app.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43893862

BuzzFeed partners with Netflix for documentary series

The series, which launches in July, will go behind-the-scenes as journalists pursue stories.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43892046

Amazon Alexa to reward kids who say: 'Please'

A good manners feature will praise children if they ask questions politely.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43897516

Hotel door locks worldwide were vulnerable to hack

Cyber-security researchers found a way to unlock rooms across the world without leaving a trace.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43896360

Google's Gmail gets self-destruct option ahead of GDPR

Google adds security measures to minimise the risk of data-protection breaches in its mail service.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43891796

Google gun emoji becomes water pistol

Facebook is expected to follow suit after internet giant falls into line with most other major platforms.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43893861

TSB mobile and online 'up and running'

Customers can access their accounts, but only a limited number can get in at any one time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43890408

Canada developing quantum radar to detect stealth aircraft

The Canadian government has invested $2.7m in a project developed by the University of Waterloo.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43877682

'Facebook in PR crisis mode', says academic at heart of row

Dr Kogan also accused Cambridge Analytica boss Alexander Nix of fabrication.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43879089

BBC iPlayer streams sport in 4K HDR for first time

A rugby match was livestreamed via iPlayer in a trial featuring the high-quality TV formats.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43879649

TSB boss says sorry for banking chaos

Customers remain locked out of their accounts and are unable to make payments as chaos continues.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43877667

Ransomware infects Ukraine energy ministry website

Hackers have taken Ukraine's energy ministry website offline, demanding a Bitcoin ransom to release encrypted files.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43877677

Vodafone rated worst mobile provider by Which? survey

The mobile phone giant is ranked lowest for the seventh year in a row by consumer body Which?.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43877267

Chinese tech giants' sexist job ads exposed

Some adverts offered "men only" jobs while others wanted "trim" women applicants, Human Rights Watch found.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43869992

YouTube publishes deleted videos report

The video-sharing website details the reasons why millions of videos have been removed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43868633

Robot helps Jack McLinden, 14, to be Everton mascot

A robot carried on to the pitch feeds panoramic live images and sound back to Jack McLinden's tablet.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-43870881

Spotify tests filter to block swearing in songs

The trial feature skips explicit tracks but only works on Apple devices and lacks a parental lock.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43866531

Russia Telegram ban hits Google and Amazon services

Google and Amazon have been caught up in Russian attempts to block the Telegram messaging app.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43865538

Police 'visit funeral home to unlock dead man's phone'

Police in Florida are criticised for allegedly entering a funeral home to use a dead man's finger to unlock his smartphone.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43865109

Apple's Shazam deal faces European probe

Seven countries asked the European Commission to review the purchase of the music identification app.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43871576

Iran's banks banned from dealing in crypto-currencies

Iran bans its banks from using Bitcoin, amid money-laundering concerns.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43865105

Man fined for hate crime after filming pug's 'Nazi salutes'

Mark Meechan put footage on YouTube of the dog reacting to statements such as "Sieg Heil" by raising its paw.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-43864133

TSB customers report online problems

One man was credited with £13,000 he didn't have, and could see details of someone else's account.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43860449

South Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North

South Korea says silencing the propaganda broadcasts will help set the mood for the inter-Korean summit.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43861161

Jeremy Hunt threatens social media with new child-protection laws

The health secretary wants action from the sites on underage use, bullying, and screen-time limits.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43853678

HQ Trivia: The free app giving away thousands of pounds

How does a free app with no adverts go about becoming a success with Hollywood actors whilst giving away thousands in cash?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43758698

GDPR: Are you ready for the EU's huge data privacy shake-up?

Organisations have just seven weeks to prepare for a major shake-up to EU data privacy laws.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43657546

Ofcom seeks to scrap local TV roll-out

The media regulator says launching more local TV stations in the UK is not viable.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43837949

German supreme court rejects ad-block challenge

Publishing giant Axel Springer has lost a long-running case seeking to limit the use of Adblock Plus.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43838308

Facebook removes 'gay sex for rent' posts

An investigation found groups offering free accommodation for young men in exchange for sex.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43837945

Google's SMS replacement ready to launch

Android phones are beginning to receive Google's feature-rich new service called Chat.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43836504

Minister ridiculed for saying ancient India invented internet

Biplap Deb cited the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata but his statement has attracted ridicule.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-43806078

Facebook to exclude billions from European privacy laws

A total of 1.5 billion international Facebook users will not be protected under GDPR.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43822184

TalkTalk and Vodafone top complaints chart again

TalkTalk, Vodafone and BT drew the most complaints for their services, the regulator says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43822624

Ikea's TaskRabbit app back online after data breach

The odd jobs marketplace has been investigating a "cyber-security incident".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43823532

NHS website defaced by hackers

The digital vandalism was spotted by a security researcher and has since been fixed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43812539

Will AI authors take over storytelling?

The first AI fairytale has been written by an algorithm, a company says - but are human authors at risk?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43808772

NHS ransomware attack response criticised

MPs say it is "alarming" plans to improve cyber-security after the Wannacry attack have not been agreed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43795001

Iceland's Bitcoin heist suspect 'flees on PM's plane'

The man fled from Iceland to Sweden on a passenger plane reportedly also carrying the prime minister.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43799281

Bitcoin peaks and falls become race tracks

The rapidly changing value of crypto-currency has been turned into a mobile game.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43796597

School warns over Roblox and Fortnite online games

Roblox and Fortnite enable players to talk to interact with each other via online chat.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43804324

Steep rise in child abuse images online, charity reports

The Internet Watch Foundation found more than 78,000 website addresses with child abuse images in 2017.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43796380

Penis advert appeared in video game apps

US retailer Wish.com is admonished by UK ad watchdog for the third time since November.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43804495

Russia's Telegram block hits web users

Russia blocks millions of IP addresses in move to shut down Telegram messaging platform.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43797176

Life of a meme

What do pictures of two guys pointing at each other and yelling tell us about how a meme begins and ends?

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-43794067

Brexit: Leave.EU figure praised 'clever' Nazi tactics

An inquiry publishes recordings of a Leave.EU figure appearing to compare its Brexit campaign to the Nazis.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43793546

T-Mobile fined over false ringtones

The firm paid $40m (£27m) over claims it employed false ringtones rather than fixing call problems.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43796377

Ikea app TaskRabbit reveals security breach

TaskRabbit says it is working with law enforcement, and its website is offline.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43796596

'Lazy hackers' turn to automated attack tools

Sophisticated bots are doing the hard work of breaking down digital defences, suggests study.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43788337

Will technology destroy our democracy?

Author Jamie Bartlett says there is a compatibility problem between democracy and technology.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43785558

Netflix overseas sales set to overtake US

The streaming service now has 125 million subscribers, after adding 7.4 million more in the first quarter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43792234

Singapore uncovers 'high-tech' exam cheating plot

The students snuck in mobile phones and wore skin-coloured earphones during their exams.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-43788617

Russia accused of global net hack attacks

Russia is seeking to hijack essential internet hardware, US and UK intelligence agencies allege.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43788338

China's ZTE 'poses risk to UK security'

UK's cyber-defence watchdog tells the UK telecoms sector not to use the Chinese firm's equipment.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43784990

Facebook expels alt-right figurehead

White nationalist Richard Spencer's three Facebook pages are blocked on a permanent basis.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43784982

China's Sina Weibo backtracks from gay content ban after outrage

The Chinese social media giant reverses a ban on gay content after a wave of defiant protests.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-43779650

WhatsApp photo drug dealer caught by 'groundbreaking' work

Police use a "groundbreaking" fingerprint technique to convict a drugs gang from a picture message.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43711477

Wetherspoon pub chain shuts its social media accounts

Chairman Tim Martin linked the move to bad publicity about social media, including the trolling of MPs.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43781281

Lockhart in Foster Twitter photo bullying complaint

Carla Lockhart received 'very personal' abuse after DUP leader Arlene Foster posted a picture of the pair.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43780401

Artificial intelligence must be 'for common good'

Artificial intelligence must never be given powers to hurt or deceive people. a parliamentary report says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43778578

Why I like my job-share with robots

A worker at an Alibaba warehouse in China explains why she is happy to have robot colleagues.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43755689

TED 2018: Alphabet firm's tools to combat extremism

Google, which faces scrutiny over extremist and hateful content, is developing tools to counter it.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43760213

Donkey Kong champion loses title for 'using emulator'

The game's world record is invalidated after claims Billy Mitchell did not use an original machine.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43752171

Google loses 'right to be forgotten' case

A businessman fighting for the "right to be forgotten" wins a High Court action against Google.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43752344

Facebook 'too slow to deal with hack', says singer

Philippa Hanna's account was taken over by a hacker, apparently in Turkey, and it took days to get it back.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43752342

Tesla 'removed' from fatal car crash probe

The US National Transportation Safety Board says Tesla "released investigative information".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43752166

China man caught by facial recognition at pop concert

The suspect was caught by facial recognition technology at a pop concert, which he regrets attending.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-43751276

Telegram chat app blocked in Russia

Russia's media regulator wanted to block the app as the firm has refused to hand over encryption keys.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43752337

TED 2018: Fake Obama video creator defends invention

The maker of a photo-realistic video of the ex-president faces claims his tech could spark a crisis.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43639704

Bug hunters

Big rewards are available for hackers who can spot when websites have got their coding wrong.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43581624

Hellblade: Our big risk paid off with five Bafta wins

Making a video game about mental health was worth the risk, says its creator.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43748107

Bafta Games awards: Hellblade leads the pack

The British action game Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice leads the field with nine nominations.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43744690

Fortnite Battle Royale faces server outage

Epic Games' popular Fortnite has been down for several hours amid server problems.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43742970

Racism allowed on Reddit, says chief

Steve Huffman has been accused of supporting racism in his commitment to free speech.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43738032

TED 2018: Technology reveals fear and other emotions

Attendees of the latest TED talks learn how their hidden emotional states can be spied on.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43653649

Children's Commissioner criticises Amazon over Child Sex Dolls

The Children's Commissioner has criticised Amazon over child sex dolls being sold on its website.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43715680

Tim Schafer: My games suffered 'bit rot'

The award-winning games designer says many of his classic games were unplayable on modern machines.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43738954

UK carries out cyber-attack on Islamic State

The attack suppressed IS propaganda and hindered their ability to plan attacks, GCHQ says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43738953

Rolls-Royce and Boeing invest in UK space engine

Boeing and Rolls-Royce are investing in the UK company developing a revolutionary propulsion system.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43732035

YouTube star prompts conversation about social anxiety

It's like 'falling down the rabbit hole of endless what ifs' says one sufferer in a candid online debate

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-43725406

Amazon patents 'voice-sniffing' algorithms

The company has designed a system that can analyse conversations to target advertising at customers.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43725708

Facebook's Zuckerberg faces second day of questions

The chief executive begins the session by apologising again for past mistakes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43725643

Great Western Railway accounts breached

The firm has reset all customer accounts after discovering about 1,000 had been illegally accessed.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43725640

Warranty void stickers 'not valid' in US, says FTC

The regulator says "warranty void if removed" stickers are deceptive and likely to be illegal.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43724348

TED 2018: Tech pioneer wants end to free net services

Virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier says the tech firms should offer an alternative to ads.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43639712

Russian trolls posted fake Clinton porn

Reddit bans hundreds of fake accounts run by Russian internet trolls.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43725706

TED 2018: Ukrainian journalist fights fake news

A talk from Ukrainian journalist explains what fake news is and how individuals can rebuild trust.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43568238

Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg and US senators inspire endless memes

Mark Zuckerberg's appearance in front of US senators entertains Twitter.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43722444

Amber Rudd earmarks £9m to fight 'dark web' criminals

The home secretary pledges to crack down on the 'platform of dangerous crimes and horrific abuse'.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43721108

Lady Leshurr: YouTube's queen bee

How the 29-year-old went from underground grime mixtapes to viral videos.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42974440

Map records UK's small ups and downs

The subtle warping of the land surface across Britain is fully mapped in detail for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43721223

Zuckerberg: Facebook is in 'arms race' with Russia

Mark Zuckerberg tells US Congress his firm is struggling to get ahead of Russian manipulation.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43719784

Facebook: Cambridge Analytica data had private messages

Facebook says about 1,500 users who installed a data-harvesting app gave it access to their inboxes.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43718175

US revenge porn victim gets $6.4m damage award

The substantial damages cover emotional distress, stalking and physical harm done to the victim.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43581619

Dubai to launch digital vehicle number plates

The new vehicle plates will send automatic alerts to the emergency services following accidents.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-43710817

Ransomware tops malicious attack charts

Cyber-thieves are ramping up efforts to use ransomware to extract cash from victims, finds a report.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43713037

Westworld trolls Reddit with Rickroll spoiler video

The science fiction show's creators had offered to reveal the plot of season two.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43710603

Fake Black Lives Matter Facebook page removed

One of the largest Black Lives Matter pages on Facebook has been removed after it was exposed as fake.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43711507

Despacito YouTube music video hacked plus other Vevo clips

A number of high profile YouTube music videos posted by Vevo have been hacked.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43712137

Facebook scandal

Data harvesting is a multi-billion dollar industry privacy campaigners believe is far too opaque.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43697133

Facebook reveals Mark Zuckerberg's US Congress testimony

Mark Zuckerberg will talk about the Cambridge Analytica scandal and Russian interference on the platform.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43698739

Uber to buy electric bicycle-sharing firm Jump

Deal to buy Jump Bikes could allow Uber users to be able to hire electric pedal bikes via the app.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43696736

Durham police criticised over 'crude' profiling

Privacy groups said it is dangerous to rely on data when trying assessing offenders' lifestyles

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43428266

Backpage.com sex advert website seized by FBI

Backpage.com's international sites are blocked following the move by the US authorities.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43699203

Facebook: Cambridge Analytica warning sent to users

The social network has also suspended another data analytics firm, Cubeyou.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43698733

YouTube 'broke child protection laws'

The site is accused of violating child protection laws by a coalition of 23 consumer groups.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43699233

Facebook suspends AIQ data firm used by Vote Leave in Brexit campaign

AIQ, which denies links to Cambridge Analytica, may have improperly received users' data, Facebook says.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43680969

How the internet is clogging up city streets

Ride-hailing apps and robot cars promise to change how we get around and the effects are already being felt.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42516066

Facebook urged to block Nazi relic sales

The social media giant removes Third Reich memorabilia from site amid calls for tougher action.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43667286

Russia seeks to block Telegram messaging app

The country's media regulator is going to court in a bid to get the messaging app blocked in the country.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43668537

Facebook halts medical data sharing plan

The social network was exploring whether it could use health records to improve patient care.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43668607

Superfast 5G mobiles are a step closer

EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three win frequencies for the next generation of mobile phone networks.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43653418

Scammers abused Facebook phone number search

It said "most people" could have had their profile information harvested by "malicious actors".

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43656746

Google should not be in business of war, say employees

Google employees have sent an open letter protesting at a Pentagon artificial intelligence project.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43656378

South Korean university boycotted over 'killer robots'

Experts express concern about the South Korean institution's plans to develop AI for weapons.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43653648

Facebook scandal 'hit 87 million users'

Facebook now believes up to 87 million users had information improperly shared with consultancy Cambridge Analytica

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43649018

Brain back-up firm Nectome loses link to MIT

MIT severs ties with a start-up attempting to copy people's memories when they die.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43642786

Facebook's Zuckerberg to testify before US committee

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is to testify before the US House Energy Committee regarding protection of user data.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43643729

Google search chief hired by Apple after Siri set-backs

John Giannandrea will report directly to CEO Tim Cook, according to reports.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43640455

YouTube shooting: Female suspect 'angry over video postings'

The attacker, Nasim Aghdam, may have been angry with YouTube for filtering some of her videos.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43638221

Mystery Stingray devices discovered in Washington

Unauthorised phone tracking devices, which mimic mobile tower to gather information, found in US.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43639709

HTC's Tom Daley swimming pool selfie advert banned

HTC's own instructions for the phone has said it should not come into contact with pool water.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43640815

'Send in the drones' to protect soil

Drones should be used to locate and penalise farmers who let soil run off their fields, a report will say.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-43584964

Snapchat adds 16-person group video calls

Snapchat users will also now be able to use the '@' sign to tag others.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43629966

Tesla shares higher after Model 3 production boost

The firm said it had its most productive quarter after doubling its weekly Model 3 production rate.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43627759

Apple Watch provides murder case clues

Motion and heart rate data from a smartwatch has been presented in court as part of a murder trial.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43629255

Zipline blood delivery drone applies for US trial

The blood-by-drone service delivers supplies in rural Rwanda and hopes to take part in a US trial

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43629965

Fortnite Battle Royale adds cheeky warning for students

A teacher asked the game's developers to "mess with" his students, who have been playing it in class.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43626075

Will Spotify change its tune after stock market listing?

The Swedish music streaming business is on track for a new phase of its development.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43613398

Facebook's Zuckerberg fires back at 'glib' Apple's Tim Cook

Mark Zuckerberg says it is "extremely glib" to suggest Facebook does not care about its users.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43619410

AI 'poses less risk to jobs than feared' says OECD

Far fewer jobs are at high risk of being lost than had previously been claimed, says an OECD study.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43618620

'More than half' of UK households face broadband problems

Households have seen slow internet speeds, dropouts and router issues in the last year, says Which.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43617492

Tesla rebuked by death crash investigators

The agency probing a fatal crash says it is "unhappy" the firm made public details of the collision.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43617752

Corbyn deletes personal Facebook account

The party seeks to distance itself from pro-Corbyn online groups whose members have made anti-Jewish and violent comments.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43609296