Friday, 13 November 2020

Social media: How can we protect its youngest users?

A psychologist says parents need to provide their children with "digital resilience".

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How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?

Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans.

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Coronavirus: North Korea and Russia hackers 'targeting vaccine'

Tech giant Microsoft says it has detected cyber-attacks aimed at vaccine researchers.

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YouTube cancels Rewind video amid pandemic

The video platform says it would be wrong to produce its annual Rewind video during the pandemic.

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Kickstarter replies to complaints from seven years ago

The crowdfunding site accidentally replied to reports from 2013, opening old wounds.

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Call of Duty: A balancing act between old and new

The boss of Call of Duty speaks to Newsbeat about the new game and its Warzone integration.

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Robots to take on more supermarket tasks

Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders.

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Coronavirus: The gamers spending thousands on loot boxes

An expert warns young people have been hit by "the perfect storm" of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ticketmaster fined £1.25m over payment data breach

More than nine million people may have had their details stolen in the 2018 cyber-attack.

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Robot mimics human eye contact and other tech news

BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories.

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Thursday, 12 November 2020

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company.

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AirBnb glitch cancels trips after deactivating user accounts

A system error during "routine maintenance" cancelled bookings for hosts and users.

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No, Ticketmaster won't force you to have a Covid vaccine

The company denies reports claiming fans will need proof of a vaccine before attending a gig.

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Xbox and Call of Duty cause record broadband data use in UK

BT, Virgin Media and TalkTalk are among broadband providers that saw record demand on Tuesday.

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Google Photos abandons unlimited uploads amid storage changes

Sweeping changes to Google's online storage mean almost everything counts towards storage limits.

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Alexa to start second-guessing what users want

The voice assistant will answer questions with follow-up questions for the user.

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Wednesday, 11 November 2020

'Coding error' in Scotland's Test and Protect figures

The error led to contact tracing staff overestimating the number of people contacted within 24 hours.

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Social media: How might it be regulated?

A report puts forward a tranche of ideas that could help reduce the spread of misinformation.

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New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom

Jeffrey Toobin, who is also senior legal analyst for CNN, confirmed in a tweet he had been sacked.

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PS5: PlayStation's 'most extraordinary' pandemic launch

The boss of PlayStation speaks to Newsbeat about launching the PS5.

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Amazon's Ring video doorbells catch fire because wrong screw used

There have been dozens of cases of property damage and injuries to owners.

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Roblox gamers must pay to die with an 'oof'

It follows a copyright dispute with sound engineer who originally created the sound for another game.

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Covid in Scotland: Teachers in Aberdeen asked to switch off app in schools

Staff in Aberdeen are asked to switch off the contact tracing software as further clarity is sought.

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Instagram: New tools to ban self-harm and suicide posts

The social media app has rolled out technology in the UK and Europe to identify harmful posts.

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Coronavirus: M&S expands its scan-and-pay app to all UK stores

The retailer says it is bringing the service to 573 stores as part of its response to Covid-19.

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TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'

The Chinese viral video service's owner ByteDance begins a legal challenge against the US ban.

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Tuesday, 10 November 2020

China to clamp down on internet monopolies

The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms.

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Finchampstead man builds 'Twitter speed bot' over safety concerns

Gareth Rees built the bot to prove the case for improved safety measures on the road where he lives.

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Mobile robo-surgeons could widen access to keyhole surgery

A modular design allows keyhole surgery to be performed in smaller operating theatres.

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School laptops: Unions warn of devices shortage

Teaching unions say despite a push for more devices, many students still don't have access at home.

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Apple unveils first Mac computers powered by its own M1 chip

Firm says the switch means the computers offer better battery life and can run iPhone and iPad apps.

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Covid vaccine: How will we keep it cold enough?

The vaccine has to be kept at temperatures four times lower than the average home freezer.

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Xbox Series X: Sold-out console posted on eBay for up to £5,000

The new games console sold out in a few hours after it was released.

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US election: Technical error blamed for PM's Biden tweet glitch

Boris Johnson's congratulatory message included the word Trump faintly in background.

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Lisa Manley: Footballer turned professional gamer talks about sexism in esports

Lisa Manley reveals what it's like to be a female professional gamer as she takes on BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor.

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Facebook: Biden press chief Bill Russo attacks post-poll role

The tech firm's handling of conspiracy theories and calls to violence are among his complaints.

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Amazon charged with abusing EU competition rules

The EU says the platform is using data on its third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage.

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Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online

As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews.

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Monday, 9 November 2020

Xbox Series X: 'When gamers are ready for next-gen consoles, we're here'

Xbox boss Phil Spencer on launching a new console in a time of 'uncertainty for families'.

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Husband of Test and Trace chief gets app alert

Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose was alerted by the app overseen by his wife, Lady Dido Harding.

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China's Singles Day: 3m people, 4,000 planes and cargo ships

The world's biggest 24-hour online shopping requires a huge effort to deliver all the goods on time.

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Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves

The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime.

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Parler 'free speech' app tops charts in wake of Trump defeat

The self-styled "free speech" application topped US download charts in the wake of the election.

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Apple puts iPhone supplier on probation for labour violations

Students on a work-study programme at Pegatron were made to work overtime and night shifts, Apple says.

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NHS data: Can web creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee fix it?

Sir Tim Berners-Lee's latest project explores patients' medical data storage and how it could be better shared.

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Eve Online video game helps scientists understand Covid-19

Gamers have completed 47 million mini-game tasks amounting to 36 years categorising cells.

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Sunday, 8 November 2020

Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades

A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park code-breaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984.

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Covid: Romance fraudsters 'target lonely' in lockdown

A widow lost her life savings after being used as a "money mule" by a man she fell in love with.

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Jack Ma's terrible week

How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut.

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Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journeys

The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds.

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How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase.

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Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs

Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park.

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Saturday, 7 November 2020

China sends world's first 6G test satellite into orbit

The satellite was launched to trial the new technology, which is expected to be 100 times faster than 5G.

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PS5: Hands-on with the next-gen console and games

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak goes hands-on with the next-generation PlayStation 5 console.

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Friday, 6 November 2020

PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles.

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Codemasters: UK games firm to sell to Take-Two

The veteran UK company has received an offer from industry giant Take-Two.

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US election 2020: How a misleading post went from the fringes to Trump’s Twitter

An erroneous election map posted on far-right forums made it to the president's Twitter feed.

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Popular app T&Cs 'longer than Harry Potter'

The combined terms of 13 top apps including TikTok, WhatsApp and Zoom would take 17 hours to read.

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Capcom hacked in latest cyber-attack on game-makers

Capcom, maker of Resident Evil and Street Fighter, suffers a cyber-attack.

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US election: Bannon Twitter account banned amid clampdown

The big social networks are clamping down on threats of violence amid a tense wait for results.

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A body-measuring suit which helps fit clothes remotely

BBC Click’s Chris Fox looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Ariana Grande clashes with Tik Tok stars over pandemic partying

The pop star accused social media influencers of violating health regulations during the pandemic.

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Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030

The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral.

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Thursday, 5 November 2020

Covid app backed by Zara and Mike Tindall prompts safety concern

An ad for the app, which can display test results, has been referred to the medical regulator.

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The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships

Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain.

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Bitcoin: $1bn seized from Silk Road account by US government

The US Department of Justice confirms it has seized about 70,000 bitcoins.

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UK contact-tracing apps start to talk to each other

Users can now use their own area's app when travelling to another part of the country.

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Fortnite to return to iPhones via Nvidia cloud gaming service

Apple threw the game off its App Store in August, but it will soon return via the Safari browser.

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Covid-19: Nintendo profits triple as games boom continues

The video games industry rakes in revenues around the world as coronavirus lockdowns continue.

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WhatsApp lets messages vanish after seven days

The disappearing messages option will erase chats from phone of both sender and recipient.

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Ring doorbells to send live video to Mississippi police

Privacy campaigners describe the development as their "worse fears come true".

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Wednesday, 4 November 2020

Santa to visit virtually as Christmas grottos cancelled

Events organisers have coordinated Covid-safe video calls with Mr Claus over lockdown.

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Vendée Globe: Tech to spot sailor’s mood in tough race

The Vendée Globe solo race will see competitors face extreme conditions with little sleep.

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Kim Dotcom can be extradited to US but can also appeal

New Zealand court adds yet more twists to long-running attempts to extradite Megaupload founder.

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Uber and Lyft win battle over driver status in California

Drivers will continue to be classified as contractors, rather than employees, in the state.

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Bitcoin: $1bn address with Silk Road links 'being transferred'

The mysterious online wallet is said to be the world's fourth-richest Bitcoin address.

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US Election: Twitter and Facebook clamp down on early victory claims

After months of preparation, social firms enact policies to deal with a disputed election.

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Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Covid lockdown: 'Cut off' village still blighted by slow broadband

One person says they live yards away from a pole carrying fibre broadband, but it is not connected.

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Twitter bans David Icke over Covid misinformation

Mr Icke's account was permanently suspended for breaking Twitter's rules on Covid misinformation.

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TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog

Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok.

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Projector reviews: A 4K portable and a pocket-sized device

BBC Click's Lara Lewington compares some of the latest home projectors on the market.

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Glitch caused self-isolation orders to be too long

More than 7,200 people in England were told to stop self-isolating on the wrong date.

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Jack Ma's Ant Group: World's biggest market debut suspended

The biggest stock market listing to date is halted after the process is suspended in Shanghai.

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Warning after 75,000 'deleted' files found on used USB drives

Abertay University researchers retrieved 75,000 files including tax returns on the second-hand drives.

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Crowd1: Unmasking The Pyramid Kings

Behind the promises and the hype, Crowd1 hides some ugly truths, some wealthy scammers, and a whole pyramid of lies.

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Is Crowd1 running a pyramid scheme?

Crowd1 is a high-tech crowd marketing business and has been accused of running a pyramid scheme.

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Twitter hides Trump mail voting tweet ahead of polling day

Hours before polls open, Twitter hides president's tweet on mail-in voting and Supreme Court.

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Coronavirus: Singapore schoolchildren must use Covid-tracing tech

The new guidelines are part of a wider push to safely open Singapore to larger events.

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Monday, 2 November 2020

Walmart drops inventory robots from its stores

The supermarket giant is bucking the trend as more companies introduce automation into our lives.

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Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise

Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry.

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Baby Shark becomes YouTube's most-watched video of all time

The children's song overtakes Latin pop smash Despacito to become the site's most-viewed video ever.

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Algorithm spots 'Covid cough' inaudible to humans

An algorithm built in the US correctly identified people with Covid-19 by the sound of their coughs.

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Baba ka Dhaba: Eatery owner angry with blogger who made him famous

The owner says the blogger made him a social media celebrity to earn money.

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Ant Group: How it became a financial giant

As China's Ant Group prepares for its stock market debut, we look at how it established its empire.

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Digital voting trialled in US presidential election

Some US will be voting on their mobile phones and computers but how secure are the systems?

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Sunday, 1 November 2020

Tinder: Dating-style app tech for brain scan research

Scientists devise ways to improve brain scans by asking the public to sign up for a dating-style app.

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TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'

App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account.

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Meng Wanzhou: Questions over Huawei executive’s arrest as legal battle continues

More details emerge as a legal battle over the extradition of Meng Wanzhou continues in Canada.

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How I talk to the victims of conspiracy theories

The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter explains how to help people who've fallen down the rabbit hole.

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Saturday, 31 October 2020

Robot Bores: AI-powered awkward first date

Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like.

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Chip wars: The US v China

Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance.

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Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?

The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical?

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Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution?

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Friday, 30 October 2020

How social media is preparing for US election chaos

Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day.

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Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?

Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors.

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Biden campaign fury at blocked Facebook ads

Both Biden and Trump campaigns say political ads have been wrongly blocked from the social network.

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Marriott Hotels fined £18.4m for data breach that hit millions

Up to 339 million people may have been hit in a cyber-attack on a chain later bought by Marriott.

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For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming

Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations.

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UK fusion experiment used in hunt for clean energy

A pioneering nuclear fusion experiment based in Oxfordshire has been switched on for the first time.

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Dog training technique helps robot learn and other news

BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Thursday, 29 October 2020

Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.

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Wisconsin Republicans say hackers stole $2.3m

Republicans in the battleground state says hackers stole millions from efforts to support Donald Trump.

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School tours turn virtual ahead of application deadline

With the pandemic limiting open days, schools are turning to promotional videos to attract students.

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Diet app promoted by Apple harmful, say campaigners

Carrot Fit has been condemned for language that experts say could trigger eating disorders.

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Spotify and Joe Rogan under fire over Alex Jones role

After Spotify paid $100m for Joe Rogan's podcast, some staff object to the appearance of Alex Jones.

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BBC issues new guidance for social media usage

Staff will not be allowed to express a personal opinion on politics or other controversial subjects.

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NHS-Covid 19 app to serve more self-isolate alerts

Officials have decided to lower the threshold at which stay-at-home notifications are served to users.

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Wednesday, 28 October 2020

Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban

The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei.

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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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Facebook sued over Cambridge Analytica data scandal

The company is accused of misusing almost one million users' data in England and Wales.

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Ankhi Das: Facebook India's policy head quits amid hate speech row

Ankhi Das was at the centre of allegations that Facebook allowed anti-Muslim posts by BJP supporters.

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Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators

Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law in front of senators.

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Senior police voice concern over failed IT systems

In a leaked letter, senior police officers blame government for over-budget delayed projects.

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Trump campaign website hacked in cryptocurrency scam

The US president's re-election campaign insists there was "no exposure to sensitive data".

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BT signs 5G deal with Ericsson to help ditch Huawei

The move means its EE mobile network will be powered by both Ericsson and Nokia's products.

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Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s".

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Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand

The German company will also provide the struggling British luxury marque with electric car technology.

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How KSI earned more than his teachers by playing Fifa

The YouTuber built a multi million-pound business empire from his bedroom. Now he's pursuing music.

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Tuesday, 27 October 2020

TikTok shrugs off Trump attack with expansion plans

The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers.

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Cyberpunk 2077 delayed until December despite developer crunch

Despite mandatory overtime to get the game finished, it will now miss the next-gen consoles launch.

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Brexit border software developers warn of delays

Software designed to solve post-Brexit border friction is unlikely to be ready in time, they say.

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Experian: Credit agency told to stop sharing data without consent

The millions of people whose data it is selling on must now be informed, says the UK watchdog.

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Woolworths High-Street 'relaunch' proves a hoax

The Twitter account @UKWoolworths, which now has more than 4,000 followers, misspelled the shop's name.

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Tinder offers face-to-face video chats for potential matches

If someone swipes on a potential match, they can now have a video chat with them.

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The inventor who wanted to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.

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Mobile networks banned from selling locked phones

The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money.

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Monday, 26 October 2020

Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.

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Uber sued by drivers over ‘automated robo-firing'

Uber drivers claim they were wrongly dismissed by an algorithm without a right to appeal.

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Facebook, Google and Microsoft 'avoiding $3bn in tax in poorer nations'

Facebook, Google and Microsoft should pay a global minimum rate of corporate tax, an aid charity says.

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Jack Ma's Ant Group set for record $34bn stock market listing

The Chinese firm is set for the biggest public share offering ever, eclipsing Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation.

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Facebook dips toe into cloud gaming but avoids iOS

The company's internet-streamed games will not work on iPhones or iPads at launch.

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Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content

It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam".

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Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach

Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions.

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The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries

Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly.

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Covid: Laptop allocation for deprived pupils cut at some schools

One head teacher says he was "flattened" when the 61 laptops he was expecting was cut to 13.

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How the rAInbow AI chatbot is tackling domestic abuse

The rAInbow chatbot learns people's behaviour to help detect whether users are in an abusive relationship.

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Sunday, 25 October 2020

Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-54679562
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Saturday, 24 October 2020

Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54662615
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Mario Kart Live: Mixed-reality karts race around the home

Nintendo reveals a mixed-reality version of its top-selling game, but is it more than a gimmick?

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iPhone 12 launch causes NHS Covid-19 app confusion

Some owners of Apple's new phones get an error message when trying to run the contact-tracing app.

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The man who taught Uber how to say sorry

Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it.

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Friday, 23 October 2020

Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates

The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54658206
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Covid: 'Zoom boom' sees rise in cosmetic treatment calls

There has been a rise in enquiries since March for cosmetic work on the face and neck.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54651078
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Rashford's free meal tweets made into Google map

A man has made a Google map showing businesses offering free food for children during half term.

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Dangerous products: 'I heard a loud crackle and bang'

Worries over dangerous products sold via online marketplaces prompt a call for changes in the law.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54659136
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Covid-19 app users can't get isolation payment

An alert issued via the app will not mean the recipient can claim a payment for self-isolating.

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French Covid app relaunches to bumpy start

The troubled French contact-tracing app has a new name, but suffers teething issues.

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Electric goods 'should have repairability rating'

The government is urged to label devices like phones, laptops and washing machines to cut waste.

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The apps promising to improve your sex life

There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective?

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Quest Sprout: 'The most wholesome thing on the internet'

Among the horrors of 2020, one small green hero has emerged to bring brief moments of joy.

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Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube all found recently hosting racist music

The BBC found racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic content on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer.

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Thursday, 22 October 2020

The AI that spots Alzheimer's from cookie drawing

The machine learning system analysed speech patterns to predict who would develop the disease

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Fabric responds to temperature changes and other news

BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Stormzy takes starring role in Watch Dogs: Legion video game

The grime star tells the BBC that video games can be a platform to speak out against injustice.

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Huawei Mate 40 phones launch despite chip freeze

Chinese firm says its new phones are powered by the world's fastest mobile processor.

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Facebook and Twitter chiefs ordered to testify over Biden article

The social networks have been accused of censoring a news article about Joe Biden's son Hunter.

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Dr Reddy's: Covid vaccine-maker suffers cyber-attack

The India-based company says it has isolated all of its data centre services to contain the attack.

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Huawei phones to get their own version of NHS Covid-19 app

A trade ban had prevented the Android version of the app from working on the Chinese firm's devices.

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Former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive to revamp Airbnb

The British designer, who led the team behind the iPhone, will help give the brand a makeover.

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Quibi: 'Snackable' video app to close after six months

The mobile-focused streaming service says it failed to attract subscribers during the pandemic.

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FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week.

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Wednesday, 21 October 2020

Tesla shrugs off pandemic as sales hit new record

The electric carmaker has recorded its fifth quarter of profit in a row.

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Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients

Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling poor quality wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts.

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PayPal allows Bitcoin and crypto spending

Cryptocurrencies are being added to one of the world's biggest online payment networks.

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Snapchat hits nearly 250m daily users

The 'forgotten social network' sees shares surge after its latest user numbers.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Among Us game watched by 400,000

More than 400,000 watch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez play Among Us - one of the most-watched streams ever.

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Domestic abuse: ‘Tech allowed him to track my location’

Two survivors of domestic abuse explain how technology was used by an abusive partner against them.

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Five ways the virus has changed Netflix

Subscriber growth slows for the streaming giant, despite hits such as The Old Guard with Charlize Theron.

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Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum.

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Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Amazon parcel scam targets woman eight months after her death

David Henderson found an Amazon account had been opened using his late wife's name and address.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54616648
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Covid Symptom Study regrets Samantha Cameron mask ad

Users of the Zoe app received an email promoting face coverings designed by Samantha Cameron.

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Fake naked photos of thousands of women shared online

Fake naked images of thousands of women are being made from social media photos.

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Google sued by US government over search dominance

The US Justice Department accuses Google of disadvantaging its rivals in search and advertising.

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Bletchley Park’s contribution to WW2 'over-rated'

The code-breaking hub is not "the war winner" many people think it is, says a history of spy agency GCHQ.

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Edmund O'Leary: 'I am not OK' tweet sparks global response

Edmund O'Leary's post has been retweeted more than 14,000 times and received more than 300,000 likes.

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Monday, 19 October 2020

Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54591761
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The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks

Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace.

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Tokyo Olympics: Russian hackers targeted Games, UK says

UK officials say Russian intelligence took aim at the 2020 Olympics before they were delayed.

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Covid contact-tracing app not sharing data with police

The app is not part of NHS Test and Trace, which said it would occasionally share some data.

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Google Trusted Contacts emergency location app discontinued

Google pulls its emergency app, telling users to share their location on Google Maps instead.

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How AI farmed insects are helping to feed chickens

Artificial intelligence is helping produce a new kind of feed for farmyard chickens.

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Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content

TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for.

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Instagram filters: 'Our skin is for life, not for likes'

Can the use of Instagram filters - which change the tone, colour and shape of your face - be a form of racial discrimination?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-54360146
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Instagram filters: 'You can't wear my skin for likes'

Instagram filters are treating ethnicity and skin colour 'like an accessory".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-54570643
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Sunday, 18 October 2020

EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54594825
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Is sainthood on the cards for a computer programmer?

A computer programmer’s beatification could lead to the world’s first millennial saint.

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Saturday, 17 October 2020

How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse

Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control.

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Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones

The change to UK law ends a loophole allowing drivers to use phones to take photos or play games.

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Friday, 16 October 2020

Twitter changes policy after Biden article block

Twitter said links to content containing hacked material would now be labelled, rather than removed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54568785
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Instagram targets rule-breaking influencers

The Facebook-owned platform says it is committed to stamping out hidden advertising.

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British Airways fined £20m over data breach

The fine is the largest ever issued by the Information Commissioner's Office.

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Thursday, 15 October 2020

QAnon: YouTube moves to purge 'harmful conspiracy theories'

The social media site says it is taking tougher action to "curb hate and harassment" on its platform.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54562802
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Photographer 'devastated' by government-backed 'Fatima' dancer advert

The ad was criticised for encouraging "Fatima" to give up on dancing and "reskill" in cyber security.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54553828
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Tiny robots create art and other tech news stories

BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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'I'm sick of influencers asking for free cake'

Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts.

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Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world

Users from around the world received error messages when they tried to use the social media site.

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New jets promise to revive supersonic travel

Almost 20 years after Concorde was retired, new supersonic passenger aircraft are finally emerging.

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Xbox Series X: First hands-on with the next-gen console and games

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak is among the first to play games on the next-generation Xbox.

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Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims

Twitter's chief says the way it communicated its decision to restrict an article was "unacceptable".

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High charges for rural broadband investigated by Ofcom

Homes are entitled to broadband connections of 10Mbps under government rules but at what cost?

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'Person in jetpack' spotted flying again near LA airport

The new sighting on Wednesday was at 6,000ft (1,829m), seven miles from the airport, officials say.

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MPs to investigate whether artists are paid fairly for streaming music

A new inquiry will examine whether artists and songwriters are paid fairly by services like Spotify.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54551342
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Wednesday, 14 October 2020

How to win at video conferencing

LJ Rich looks at the tips and tricks to help you make video calls like an expert.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54451401
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Tuesday, 13 October 2020

New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech

The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years.

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Twitter suspends accounts claiming to be black Trump supporters

The social media giant says the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54533488
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US election 2020: How to spot disinformation

How can you spot false claims, influence campaigns and conspiracy theories on your social media feed?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54518196
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Klarna apologises after backlash over email

People took to social media to demand where the payments company got their details despite never using the firm.

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BTS in trouble in China over Korean War comments

Chinese social media users vent anger over a speech singer RM made while accepting an award.

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Monday, 12 October 2020

Micro Bit mini-computer gets new update

The new model will have an in-built microphone and speaker.

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Ada Lovelace Day: '2020 has been a hard slog'

Women working in the technology sector describe their experiences of living through the pandemic.

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Apple iPhone 12: The chip advance set to make smartphones smarter

A chip-making process pioneered in the Netherlands will let smartphones take the next leap forward.

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Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves

Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process.

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Homescapes and Gardenscapes ads banned as misleading

The UK advertising authority tells a developer to change its mobile gaming ads.

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Facebook bans Holocaust denial content

Mark Zuckerberg says his "thinking has evolved" as the social network changes strategy.

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How it started: Belfast dad and daughter tweet goes global

The tweet is part of the "How it started. How it's going" trend on the social network.

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Yelp to label businesses accused of racist behaviour

An on-screen alert will be generated and new reviews temporarily disabled.

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Friday, 9 October 2020

Queen's Birthday Honours 2020: 'Covid-critical' broadband engineers awarded

Two engineers, and a host of other telecoms workers, are honoured for services during the pandemic.

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US election: Twitter tightens rules on retweets and victory claims

Restrictions on retweets and labels on early victory claims are part of Twitter's tighter stance.

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Microsoft makes remote work option permanent

The move puts the US tech giant in the company of firms such as Facebook and Twitter.

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Driverless taxis to be available in Phoenix 'in weeks'

People in the Arizona city will soon be able to download the Waymo app and order a driver-free car.

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Xbox game streaming 'heading to iPhones'

Microsoft is reportedly working on a browser-based version of its game-streaming service.

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Seagull brings down drone over Stranraer Academy

The pilot said he had never experienced the "level of aggression" shown by the bird in southern Scotland.

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US man avoids jail in Thailand over bad resort review

Wesley Barnes had posted several reviews allegedly accusing the resort of "modern day slavery"

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Thursday, 8 October 2020

Cellmate chastity gadget hack thwarted by screwdriver trick

The maker of a male chastity toy says it can be prised open, after researchers find a security flaw.

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Wisepay: School payments service hit by cyber-attack

The firm is used by parents for cashless school meal top-ups or exam fees.

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Facebook to halt political ads after US election

The social network will temporarily stop running political adverts after polls close on 3 November.

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Cambridge Analytica 'not involved' in Brexit referendum, says watchdog

But the Information Commissioner says there are "systemic vulnerabilities" in UK democratic systems.

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Should your accelerator pedal curb your speeding?

The EU proposes fitting all new cars with technology that makes it harder to exceed the speed limit.

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Wednesday, 7 October 2020

UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women

Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women's photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test.

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Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case

The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government's contract bidding process.

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2019 general election: Tories halved spending on Facebook ads

The party switched focus to YouTube, although spent £2.1m less on campaigning overall than in 2017.

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France passes new law to protect child influencers

The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings.

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Amazon: Jeff Bezos pressed over union 'spying' by MEPs

It comes after a leaked memo suggests the firm is investing in software to monitor union activity.

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GlaxoSmithKline tells staff to turn off Covid app at work

The company tells BBC News the app is not needed because its workplaces are Covid-secure.

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Microsoft probed over aim to double black staff numbers

The firm is spending $150m on its new diversity and inclusion initiative.

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Monday, 5 October 2020

Meet Mat Prior - a creative director at EA Sports

Mat Prior speaks to Gundeep Anand, host and founder of the Last Stand football tournament, about the ins and outs of the gaming industry and how he came up with the original concept for Fifa's ultimate teams.

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Sali Hughes: I met the woman who trolled me online

The journalist and broadcaster describes her experience of being targeted on a 'trashing' site

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The robot shop worker controlled by a faraway human

In Japan one company is hoping that shop workers will be replaced by robots controlled remotely.

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Trump continues Biden attack ads on Facebook

Biden is removing attack ads against Trump but the Trump campaign isn't following suit.

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'App thought I'd catch Covid through neighbour's ceiling'

The Protect Scotland app alerted a man to self isolate after his phone connected him to his downstairs neighbours.

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Excel: Why using Microsoft's tool caused Covid-19 results to be lost

The decision to use a database format that dates back to the 1980s has proved to be unwise.

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Apple sues recycling firm that 'resold old gadgets'

After sending 500,000 gadgets for recycling, Apple says it found more than 100,000 were still in use.

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Investigation launched into coronavirus test Excel error

Tracers are "urgently contacting" those who came into contact with positive cases.

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Proud Boys: Far-right group becomes LGBT trend online

Users have been posting pictures of gay pride on social media to drown out offensive online content.

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H&M fined for breaking GDPR over employee surveillance

Records were kept on several hundred employees, including on family issues and religion.

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YouTube apologises for mocking long videos

Under YouTube's rules, only longer videos can earn more advertising revenue.

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Covid: 16,000 coronavirus cases missed in daily figures after IT error

Those who tested positive were told and their contacts are being traced, the prime minister says.

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Grindr accounts could be easily hacked with email address

The vulnerability was fixed before being exploited by any malicious parties, the LGBT dating app says.

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Sunday, 4 October 2020

Can a BBC reporter fool a face mask detector?

Videcon has created a system that can detect when someone is wearing a mask when entering a premises.

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Ola: London bans Uber rival over safety concerns

Transport for London said the firm made more than 1,000 trips made by unlicensed drivers.

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HMS Queen Elizabeth: On board the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier

For the first time, British and American jets launch off HMS Queen Elizabeth.

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Saturday, 3 October 2020

US election 2020: 'Why I bought a voting machine on eBay'

Volunteer hackers and security experts are working together to help protect the presidential election.

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Designer makes £77,000 from iPhone icons in a week

A viral tweet showcasing an iPhone homescreen design was an overnight hit for designer Traf.

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Friday, 2 October 2020

Airbnb blocks US Halloween bookings over party fears

The company wants to crack down on house parties after concerns of a second Covid wave.

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Disappearing Covid-19 app alerts cause alarm

Users of the England and Wales contact-tracing apps are reporting getting alerts which then vanish.

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Nintendo wins £1.5m in Switch hacking case

An online store accused of selling piracy tools must also hand over its website address to Nintendo.

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Meet the teens who developed a dementia app which uses music

A group of Nigerian-Irish teens have developed the Memory Haven app to help people with dementia.

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E-scooters should be legalised says Transport Committee

But the Transport Committee also said riding on pavements is "dangerous" and should be prohibited.

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Thursday, 1 October 2020

Chinese vlogger dies after 'set on fire by ex during live stream'

The death of Lamu has prompted discussion online about violence against women in China.

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Robotic virtual reality shoes and other tech stories

BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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'Why I bought a voting machine on eBay' - the hackers protecting US election

Volunteer hackers and security experts are working together to help protect the presidential election.

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Driverless taxis now for hire in Shanghai

Driverless taxis are now available in China’s biggest city, Shanghai. The BBC took a ride.

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Should you be buying a second-hand smartphone?

Selling refurbished electronics is a fast-growing business where customers can make big savings.

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Amazon Ring: Phantom smart doorbell chimes alarm owners

Amazon says issues with its Ring bell were caused by infrastructure delays and apologises to owners.

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US election 2020: Twitter removes Iranian accounts disrupting debate

The social network said the accounts had low engagement and had not affected the public conversation.

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US Senate subpoenas heads of Google, Facebook and Twitter

Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey will be quizzed by senators.

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US election 2020: Facebook bans more political ads

Facebook has now banned ads seeking to "delegitimise lawful methods of voting".

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Blackbaud: Bank details and passwords at risk in giant charities hack

Millions of people were affected by breach, which firm previously said did not involve bank details.

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Wednesday, 30 September 2020

US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing

Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post.

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Smart plugs sold on Amazon a 'fire risk', Which? warns

People should immediately stop using the Hictkon smart plug with dual USB ports, the watchdog warns.

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How controversial data firm Palantir hit $22bn

The rise of the US tech company has been shadowed by concerns about privacy and surveillance.

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BBC reverses decision to end Red Button text services

A reduced service will remain, following a campaign on behalf of people without online access.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54360998
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Google Pixel phone 'designed for economic downturn'

The Pixel 5 loses several headline features of last year's flagship phone to hit a lower price tag.

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Trump ads push baseless Biden earpiece conspiracy

New Facebook advertising paid for by the Trump campaign makes unfounded claims about his opponent.

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Amazon warehouse robots 'increase staff injuries'

Company documents appear to show rising levels of human injuries in areas where robots operate.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Staff to work overtime to finish game

Developer CD Projekt Red had previously said it would not impose mandatory overtime.

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London Marathon 2020: Athletes to wear social-distancing tech

All staff and participants will wear devices that send an alert when too close to others.

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Kylie Jenner's cosmetics customers' data compromised

Customers names, addresses, emails and the last four digits of credit cards were among data stolen.

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Train station tech helps passengers to socially distance

Real-time monitoring of commuters' movements helps staff to respond to congestion hot spots.

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Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Broadband 'so bad I work from my friend's shed'

Customers of a service for rural areas say they have been unable to join video meetings.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Trying out tech that may help make worship Covid-secure

Dr John Wright looks at the kit installed in a Bradford mosque in the hope of limiting the spread of Covid-19.

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Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

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CS:GO coaches banned from major esports series

A bug in the game Counter Strike: Global Offensive has led to several bans - and more could follow

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Coronavirus: Police to be told they can use NHS Covid-19 app

Officers will be told on Wednesday they can install the app to personal but not work smartphones.

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Amazon One: Palm scanner launched for 'secure' payments

The tech giant says its system could be used to scan into shops, offices or stadiums.

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Farmville to shut its gates on Facebook at end of year

The game relied on Flash, which will no longer be supported by Facebook after December.

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Jet suit trial for Great North Air Ambulance paramedics

A first test flight has been carried out in the Lake District.

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'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'

Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?

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Flightradar24 hit by third cyber-attack in two days

Flightradar24 says it has been hit by sustained attacks over two days, interrupting its service.

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Jet suit paramedic tested in the Lake District 'could save lives'

The kit means a paramedic can "fly" up a fell in 90 seconds rather than go 30 minutes by foot.

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Nokia clinches 5G deal with BT to replace Huawei in EE network

The Finnish firm will become the largest provider of base stations and antennas to EE's network.

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Monday, 28 September 2020

US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario

Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54311383
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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app

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'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'

The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54245479
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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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Police told not to download NHS Covid-19 app

National Police Chiefs Council says officers should not install contact-tracing app on work phones.

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Fashion brands design 'waist-up' clothing for video calls

Milan Fashion Week saw designers showcasing logos on necklines and statement jewellery.

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US squeezes China's biggest chip-maker SMIC

The commerce department writes to suppliers, warning of risks linked to the Chinese military.

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NHS Covid-19 app: 10m downloads - and lots of questions

We look at why you can't log out of a venue, and how to change your postcode on the app.

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Uber secures right to continue operating in London

A court renews the ride-hailing giant's London licence despite previous safety concerns.

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Sunday, 27 September 2020

Robots in a flat - testing tech for independent living

A laboratory made to look like a home is fitted with sensors and internet of things devices.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54102970
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Huawei: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.

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TikTok: US judge halts app store ban

District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads.

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Singapore in world first for facial verification

The technology is being rolled out countrywide as part of Singapore's national identity scheme.

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Saturday, 26 September 2020

Molly Russell social media material 'too difficult to look at'

The 14-year-old killed herself in 2017 after viewing graphic images on social media.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-54307976
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NHS Covid-19: App users unable to input negative tests

Users in England and Wales who booked a test outside of the app can only register a positive result.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54307526
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Friday, 25 September 2020

Contact-tracing app: First version worked on more phones

The first version of the NHS England and Wales app was trialled on the Isle of Wight.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54296410
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European Commission to challenge Apple tax bill verdict

EU court ruling that the tech giant does not have to pay hefty back taxes to Ireland goes back to court.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54296405
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Thailand prosecutes Facebook, Google and Twitter over posts

Officials say social networks failed to take down all posts that are illegal under Thai law.

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Taio Cruz quits TikTok after 'suicidal thoughts'

The pop star says he deleted his account after "hateful videos" affected his mental health.

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Harley-Davidson to exit world's biggest bike market

The iconic motorcycle company is pulling out of India as it struggles to sell its two-wheelers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54290245
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Teaching offshore robots to speak our language

New technology has been unveiled which allows humans to ask robots questions and understand their actions.

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Giant 25 tonne Gundam robot shows off its moves and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter highlights the best of the week's technology news.

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How worried should we be about deadly cyber-attacks?

Experts have been warning for years that it's not a matter of if, but when, hackers will kill somebody.

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Thursday, 24 September 2020

'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'

China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54261382
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Amazon unveils flying Ring security camera drone

The camera is launched when sensors detect a potential home break-in.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54285692
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NHS Covid-19 app: How to install and use it

This guide explains how to install the NHS Covid-19 app on Android smartphones and iPhones.

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Facebook Oversight Board plans to take time over rulings

Former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt says her panel will take its time over takedown rulings.

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Apple App Store faces coalition of unhappy developers

Spotify, Epic Games and others unite to campaign against the tech giant's app policies.

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Google removes Uluru virtual walk from Street View

Parks Australia had requested user-generated images from the sacred site be immediately removed.

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Hancock: 'Upgrade' may be needed to access NHS Covid app

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he understood "the challenges" around downloading the NHS Covid-19 app.

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Facebook 'Supreme Court' to begin work before US Presidential vote

The company's oversight board - which can overrule Mark Zuckerberg - begins work in mid-October.

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Sequel to hit game Among Us cancelled

The developers of the space-themed mystery game now say they want to focus on making the original better.

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Wednesday, 23 September 2020

NHS Covid-19 app: England and Wales get smartphone contact tracing for over-16s

Users are being urged to install the app to protect themselves and others against the resurgent virus.

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Advertisers strike social media deal over hate speech

Advertisers agree standards with Facebook, Twitter and YouTube over harmful content issues.

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NHS Covid-19 app: How England and Wales' contact-tracing service works

The app will tell you to self-isolate or be tested or warn of an elevated local risk level.

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Facebook shuts down 150 fake Chinese accounts

Some used artificial intelligence to make profile pics and posted content about the US election.

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Huawei: 'Survival is the goal' as it stockpiles chips

The Chinese company is facing major shortages amid the latest US trade restrictions.

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Theatres look to tech to keep performing

Technology is now trying to fill the void until actors can begin treading the boards again.

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Tuesday, 22 September 2020

Musk: $25,000 Tesla ready "in about three years"

Tesla's founder says new ways to make more efficient batteries will drive down the price of electric cars.

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Video game loot boxes: another form of gambling?

The government is asking for the public's opinion on the impact of loot boxes.

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Coronavirus: 'Government must publish contact-tracing app data'

A health charity wants to know how well England and Wales' contact-tracing app fared in tests.

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Dark net drugs raid leads to 179 arrests

About 500kg of cocaine, heroin and other drugs have been seized as well as guns.

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TikTok writes to rivals over suicide clips

The Chinese social media firm was grilled by UK MPs about how it deals with online harms.

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Dark Overlord hacker pleads guilty

A UK citizen is sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay £1.1m to victims.

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Monday, 21 September 2020

Amazon criticised over 'Black Lives Don't Matter' caps

A barrister questions whether the retailer has any checks in place after spotting the racist hats.

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Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes

The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.

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Broadband: Old TV signal hit village internet speed for 18 months

Connectivity was disrupted each morning, causing issues for households trying to get online.

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'Lack of investment' behind snarled-up legal system

Court cases face serious delays in the UK and lawyers say more investment in technology would help.

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Microsoft acquires Fallout creator Bethesda

Xbox's owner confirms it has bought the game developer ahead of the launch of the new Xbox console.

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TikTok unaware of $5bn US 'education fund' request

US President Donald Trump made the claim at a pre-election rally.

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Social media 'a blessing and a curse' for Little Mix

The band say the pressures associated with an online presence can be harmful to young people's mental health.

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Twitter investigates racial bias in image previews

After users highlight problems, Twitter says more work on racial bias in algorithms is needed.

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'Mythical' Aston Martin Bulldog supercar being restored

Only one Bulldog was ever built but it was sold by the company 40 years ago to raise cash.

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Sunday, 20 September 2020

The tech putting the beef into Australian cattle farming

Why Australia's huge farms are increasingly relying on technology to monitor their livestock.

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Satellite achieves sharp-eyed view of methane

A Canadian company debuts a powerful new capability to monitor the potent greenhouse gas.

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Super Mario at 35: 'The little plumber who defined a genre'

Battling Bowser, protecting Peach, what makes Mario magical as he celebrates 35 years?

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WeChat: Judge blocks US attempts to ban downloads of Chinese app

The ban on the Chinese-owned messaging and payments apps was to come in on Sunday night.

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Saturday, 19 September 2020

TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US.

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Friend challenges Facebook over Ronnie McNutt suicide video

Videos of army veteran Ronnie McNutt's online suicide are still accessible on the internet.

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Friday, 18 September 2020

Tech Tent: ARM, TikTok and the battle for tech supremacy

Two tech giants caught up in the trade war between the US and China.

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Google and Facebook under pressure to ban children's ads

An open letter from academics and politicians also targets Amazon, Apple and Microsoft.

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US set to ban TikTok and WeChat in 48 hours

The ban will take effect in two days unless President Trump intervenes.

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Twitter beefs up security for US election candidates

The social network has activated password reset protections and is demanding stronger passwords.

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Police launch homicide inquiry after German hospital hack

Woman dies being transferred from German hospital which is hit by hackers.

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Canada Tesla driver charged over 'napping while speeding'

Canadian police said both front seats were fully reclined as the car drove at 150km/h.

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Lockdown 'sexting' blackmail concerns for young people sharing images

One victim was duped into sending nude photographs to someone she later found out was an adult.

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Google’s zero carbon footprint and other tech news

BBC Click’s Paul Carter reports on some of the best technology news stories this week.

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How e-commerce is exploding in South Africa

E-commerce has been one sector that has boomed in South Africa during the pandemic.

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How photographers track down stolen pictures

Some call them copyright trolls, but these companies say they defend photographers' rights.

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PS5 vs Xbox Series X: How do they compare?

Who will win the console war this Christmas? We take a look at the new Xbox and Playstation.

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Thursday, 17 September 2020

Tony Abbott hacked after posting boarding pass on Instagram

A hacker uncovered the Australian ex-PM's phone number and passport details but told the authorities.

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Nintendo 3DS discontinued after almost a decade

With more than 75 million consoles sold, Nintendo is finally letting the 3DS' battery run out.

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Wednesday, 16 September 2020

Cyber threat to disrupt start of university term

The National Cyber Security Centre warns that universities face a rising wave of cyber-attacks.

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Revenge porn 'new normal' after cases surge in lockdown

Cases of revenge porn have risen by a fifth this year, with lockdown to blame, say campaigners.

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PlayStation 5 matches the price of the Xbox Series X

Sony opts not to undercut its rival this time round but instead will rely on exclusives to woo gamers.

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Facebook boosts power and cuts price of VR headset

The Oculus Quest 2 is also getting Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell video games.

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Chinese and Malaysian hackers charged by US over attacks

Five Chinese and two Malaysian men are charged by the US over separate alleged hacking plots.

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Coronavirus: BioCloud device claims to detect airborne virus

Its makers say the BioCloud device could be installed in schools and offices to issue alerts.

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'Unexpected' iPhone and iPad update threatens app glitches

Developers are complaining that they were only given a day's notice about the release.

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Plug-in hybrids are a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'

Although marketed as a green option, the cars cause more polluting than is claimed, campaigners say.

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'Anxiety app helped me at my new school' says Essex pupil

Maisie, 11, speaks about how a new app funded by the NHS helped her cope as she started a new school.

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Singapore becomes hub for Chinese tech amid US tensions

Technology firms Tencent and Alibaba are among those expanding operations amid US-China tensions.

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Uber's self-driving operator charged over fatal crash

The safety driver of an Uber autonomous car is charged with negligent homicide.

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AI-driven robot Mayflower recreates historic voyage

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship will collect data on marine life, including sampling for plastics.

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Tuesday, 15 September 2020

UK Space Agency funds tech for orbital awareness

Grants will promote ideas to detect, characterise and track the millions of objects moving overhead.

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Could VR help universities teach students?

With social distancing rules in place, universities are looking at new ways to educate students.

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Kim Kardashian West joins Facebook and Instagram boycott

Dozens of celebrities announce they will freeze their accounts to protest against hate speech.

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TikTok: Cambridgeshire police officers warned over 'offensive' videos

Two officers posted clips of themselves "shouting offensive language" and dancing "inappropriately".

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Apple Fitness+ subscription service unveiled alongside Series 6 Watch

The tech firm also showed off new smartwatches with blood-oxygen sensors and new iPads.

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Facebook staffer sends 'blood on my hands' memo

Ex-data scientist writes internal memo outlining scale of problems facing social network.

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E-scooter trial put on hold in Coventry five days after rollout

Safety concerns were raised after reports of e-scooters being used on pavements.

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Covid-19 data breach: FM 'doesn't know' when ministers first told

Mark Drakeford says he only learned of a data breach involving 18,000 people on Monday.

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Amazon's Down's syndrome T-shirts 'promote hate', says Coventry woman

Heidi Carter, who has the condition, says she almost cried her eyes out after seeing them for sale.

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Wylfa: Hitachi 'withdraws' from nuclear project

The Japanese firm is pulling out of the stalled £15-£20bn power plant scheme, Anglesey council says.

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Nikola electric lorry just rolling downhill in promo video

Nikola admits its hydrogen-powered lorry is rolling downhill rather than moving under its own power.

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‘You get fully submerged’ - Taser training in VR

The virtual worlds helping to train and sharpen the skills of a UK police force.

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates says rich countries must help make vaccine accessible to all

The Microsoft co-founder says rich countries should do more and addresses conspiracy theories about himself.

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Monday, 14 September 2020

TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India

India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June.

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Ship with no crew to sail across the Atlantic

A full-size, crewless research ship is to make one of the world's first autonomous transatlantic voyages.

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When changing a light bulb is a really big deal

Lighthouses have been upgrading to more efficient LED lights, but for some that is a step too far.

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LG Wing smartphone has a swivel screen

The main screen of the Wing phone rotates out to reveal a second, smaller one underneath.

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Nvidia chief: ARM is a technology jewel

The chief executive of Nvidia explains why he is buying UK chip designer ARM in a $40bn deal.

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TikTok: Oracle confirms being picked by Bytedance to be app's partner

The American database specialist says a tie-up plan has been submitted to the US government.

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Coronavirus: Public Health Wales publishes 18,000 test results by mistake

Full names were not published but people living in care homes are more at risk of being identified.

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TikTok: What is Oracle and why does it want the video-sharing app?

The database technology firm has roots in US government intelligence.

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OnePlus buds seized as 'fake Apple AirPods' by US customs

Officials seize 2,000 "counterfeit Apple" products despite clear branding from competitor OnePlus.

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Google says its carbon footprint is now zero

The technology giant has also pledged to be using only carbon-free energy by 2030.

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Singapore distributes Covid contact-tracing tokens

The government hopes the Bluetooth tokens will make it easier to control the spread of the virus.

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Sunday, 13 September 2020

TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour

Oracle is now the favourite to take over US operations of the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app.

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ARM: UK-based chip designer sold to Nvidia

The Cambridge-based company's technology helps power most smartphones among many other gadgets.

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YouTube faces legal battle over British children's privacy

Google, YouTube's parent company, is facing a landmark claim over the use of children's data in the UK.

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The technology firm digitising health in Nigeria

A technology firm is accelerating the growth of Nigeria's healthcare industry by digitising health.

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Saturday, 12 September 2020

Working from home: The rise of the DIY office

From treetops to ironing-board desks - a look at some of your creative home offices.

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Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on innovation

Eric Schmidt says America has fallen behind China when it comes to funding new technology.

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Friday, 11 September 2020

The man who owned 3,000 cameras

One of the largest camera collections in the world is hidden away in a village hall in Fife.

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Government must safeguard ARM’s UK HQ, says Labour

Cambridge-based ARM’s current owner, Softbank, is in talks to sell the firm to US chip maker Nvidia.

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Marvel's Avengers: Gaming can be 'more personal' than movies

Thor and Black Widow explore how the new Avengers game differs from the movies.

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TikTok sale deadline won't be extended, says Trump

The race to find a buyer to avoid TikTok being banned in the US will end on 15 September.

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Coronavirus: England and Wales' contact-tracing app gets launch date

Matt Hancock describes it as a "defining moment" in the effort to control the spread of Covid-19.

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Portable air purifier, 'smallest' Xbox and other tech news

BBC Click’s Jen Copestake reports on some of the best technology news stories this week.

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Thursday, 10 September 2020

How does Scotland's new contact-tracing app work?

How will the new Protect Scotland proximity tracing app work and what else do we know about it?

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Google and Twitter to block election misinformation

The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content.

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'Scammer cloned my business on Instagram'

How a fake soap company attempted to clean out the bank accounts of followers.

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Coronavirus: How technology could keep football fans safe at stadiums

Tech firms are working on solutions to enable fans to move safely outside, inside and around grounds.

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Russia, China and Iran hackers target Trump and Biden, Microsoft says

Both President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden's campaigns in hackers' sights, Microsoft says.

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Huawei to shift phones to its own Harmony operating system from 2021

The Chinese company will offer all smartphone models with its Harmony OS as an alternative to Android.

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Snowden criticises Amazon for hiring former NSA boss

The tech giant is facing criticism over its appointment of a former NSA director.

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Tesco to trial drone delivery service

Customers will be able to have "small baskets" of goods delivered in minutes.

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TikTok admits restricting some LGBT hashtags

The video-sharing app insists it is "deeply committed to inclusivity" but also bound by local laws.

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Facebook apologises for unauthorised ads

A "technical error" led to numerous ads appearing on a publicly funded broadcaster's website.

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Coronavirus: Scotland's Covid-19 contact tracing app goes live

The free app lets people know if they have been in close contact with someone who later tests positive.

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Wednesday, 9 September 2020

#DontRemoveYoutubeCCs: Community captions 'benefit everyone'

YouTube is getting rid of community caption subtitles, which could be a problem for some people.

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Chinese embassy calls for Twitter inquiry after porn clip liked

The Chinese UK ambassador's account liked an adult clip as well as posts critical of Beijing.

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App tells if office workers are not socially distanced

The app has been piloted at Network Rail and is now ready for use in other workplaces.

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Xbox blinks first by pricing Xbox Series X ahead of Sony's PS5

Last time around, Sony undercut its rival after waiting to go second to see what Microsoft would do.

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Facebook 'profits from hate' claims engineer who quit

But the social network defends its record and denies the claims.

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David Beckham's Guild Esports to float on London stock market

Firm wants £20m to boost performance in global online games Fortnite, CS:Go, Rocket League and Fifa.

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Lockdown comedy: How coronavirus changed stand-up

What happens when comedians turn to virtual gigs to get their jokes heard?

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Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Uber pledges all-electric fleet by 2040

The transportation company says it has a "responsibility" to tackle climate change.

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Fall Guys: Tiny blobs, obstacle courses and hate mail

Fall Guys has had millions of downloads, but even fluffy obstacle courses can't make everyone happy.

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Vera Rubin: Super telescope's giant camera spies broccoli

The camera detector for the Vera Rubin Observatory takes its first test images in the laboratory.

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Apple fires back in Fortnite App Store battle

The tech giant said its dispute with the firm behind the game was a "basic disagreement over money".

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Android 11 system update from Google adds privacy controls

Operating system now lets users give an app one-time access to a device's cameras or microphones.

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GM plans to rival Tesla with new electric truck

General Motors hopes to have its first electric/hydrogen pick-up in production by 2022.

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PUBG cuts video game ties with Tencent in India after ban

The popular video game was one of 118 apps blacklisted by the Indian government last week.

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Xbox Series S: Microsoft confirms price and release date

Next-generation system will its "smallest console ever" when it goes on sale in November.

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TikTok in race to remove widely shared suicide clip

The video has been viewed by children who report being extremely distressed by the content.

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Monday, 7 September 2020

China takes aim at US 'bullying' of its tech firms

The Chinese government has clashed with America over tech security and protecting consumers' data.

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Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews

Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.

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Can artificial intelligence create a decent dinner?

By checking what's in your fridge artificial intelligence can create new recipes, but do they work?

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The 'brushing' scam that's behind mystery parcels

There's been a rise in sellers buying and sending out their own goods in order to boost sales and reviews.

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Netflix boss: Remote working has negative effects

Founder Reed Hastings says working from home has no positive effects and makes debating ideas harder.

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'Dramatic' decline in pirated films after arrests

The amount of pirated films, TV shows, e-books and other material has plummeted following US raids.

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Chinese chip giant SMIC 'in shock' after US trade ban threat

SMIC's Hong Kong shares sank 23% after the Pentagon said it could be added to a trade blacklist.

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Fall Guys to use Fortnite’s anti-cheat software

The hit video game has attracted millions of players since its launch, in August.

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Ethan Is Supreme: Beauty influencer Ethan Peters dies aged 17

Ethan Peters, also known as Ethan Is Supreme, was a makeup influencer and YouTuber from the US.

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The women behind one of Gucci's most-liked Insta posts

Zebedee Management represents disabled models and actors around the world.

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Sunday, 6 September 2020

Instagram photo filters targeted by model's #filterdrop campaign

Why a make-up artist is campaigning to tackle unrealistic beauty images on social media.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-53784938
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Mystery seeds: Amazon bans foreign plant sales in US

Thousands of Americans have received unsolicited packets of seeds this year, mostly from China.

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Saturday, 5 September 2020

Islamic State group's online propaganda library

One of the largest collections of extremist material belonging to the group has been uncovered.

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Tel Aviv: Drone filmed dropping suspected cannabis over city

A quadcopter was seen releasing small bags, believed to contain illegal drugs, over Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Tony Hawk on why they've remade his most iconic games

Newsbeat sits down with Tony Hawk to talk about the remake of his iconic skateboarding games

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Friday, 4 September 2020

Galaxy Z Fold2: Samsung's third attempt at a folding smartphone

Will it be "third time lucky" for Samsung as it reveals its latest attempt at a folding smartphone?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54028991
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Apple delays new anti-tracking privacy measures

Facebook has warned that Apple's privacy plans could render some of its tools useless.

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The surprising secrets hidden in a pregnancy test

Researchers take apart a digital pregnancy testing kit and find a standard paper strip inside.

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Entirely virtual art museum to open and other tech news

BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Entirely virtual art museum to open and other tech news

BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54012938
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Emily Hartridge: Deflated tyre 'caused Youtuber's e-scooter crash'

TV presenter Emily Hartridge was thrown under a lorry and killed in the accident, a coroner says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-53823514
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Thursday, 3 September 2020

Tony Blair: It is common sense to move toward digital IDs

The ex-PM said coronavirus vaccination records kept by government would help "restore confidence".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54010432
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Islamic State: Giant library of group's online propaganda discovered

Researchers say the "Caliphate Cache" is used to continually replenish extremist content on the net.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54011034
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Why there are so few black tech start-ups

Black Lives Matter has shone a spotlight on policing, but also on other areas, like the tech industry.

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E-scooter trial rolled out in West Midlands

From 10 September e-scooters will be available in Birmingham and Coventry.

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Facebook to freeze political ads before US presidential election

Its chief Mark Zuckerberg says he is worried about "the risk of civil unrest across the country".

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NSA surveillance exposed by Snowden ruled unlawful

Whistleblower Edward Snowden tweets he feels vindicated by the ruling from the US Court of Appeals.

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Facebook-Oculus login rift grows as sales stop in Germany

It comes as a German regulator criticises the requirement for Oculus users to have a Facebook login.

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Amazon to create 7,000 UK jobs

The online retail giant is recruiting at more than 50 sites in response to growing customer demand.

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Wednesday, 2 September 2020

What a US ban on WeChat could mean for American firms

What effect could President Trump's proposed WeChat ban have on US companies?

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Modi Twitter: Account linked to Indian PM hacked

Twitter said a series of tweets were sent from an account linked to the PM asking for donations.

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Coronavirus: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube 'fail to tackle anti-vaccination posts'

Campaigners claim Facebook, Twitter and YouTube failed to act on flagged 'clearly harmful posts'.

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Record number of online child abuse logged by police

More than 10,000 offences were logged, an increase of 16% from the previous year.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54005520
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Girl Guides: Enhanced photos need labels on social media

The charity has backed proposals to make labelling on these images compulsory.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54003536
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India bans PUBG, Baidu and more than 100 apps linked to China

The list of forbidden products includes the popular video game PUBG and search giant Baidu's app.

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Amazon withdraws job adverts for union 'spies'

The job description called for analyst to investigate employees who were joining unions.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53998201
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Apple more valuable than the entire FTSE 100

The world's largest company has seen its value leap as demand for tech goods surged during lockdown.

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Pakistan blocks Tinder and Grindr for 'immoral content'

Extra-marital relationships and homosexuality are illegal in the country.

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Facebook caught in India political storm

The ruling party and the opposition have accused Facebook of bias as it faces hate speech allegations.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53995717
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Tuesday, 1 September 2020

Northumbria University hit by cyber attack

Specialists were brought in following "operational disruptions across networks and IT systems".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-53989404
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Live video dating: Finding love online with an audience

A new breed of app is allowing people to go on live video dates, while others watch on.

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Facebook and Twitter 'dismantle Russian network'

Facebook said the accounts sought to "target public debate in the US" but "had very little reach".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53980979
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Apps for children must offer privacy by default

Websites aimed at children, connected toys and online games must be designed with privacy at heart.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53985421
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Climate change: Power companies 'hindering' move to green energy

New research suggests utilities are dragging their feet when it comes to embracing wind and solar.

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Coronavirus: Apple iPhones can contact-trace without Covid app

The new version of iOS serves virus alerts without users having to download an official app.

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Want an Uber? Send a selfie proving you are wearing a mask

Some passengers will need to verify they have a coronavirus face mask prior to ordering a ride.

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Hackers attack Norwegian parliament

The "significant attack" happened over several days and included hacks of member's email accounts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53985422
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Deepfake detection tool unveiled by Microsoft

The tech firm has created a way to spot computer-manipulated videos and photos.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53984114
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Black Lives Matter: Ubisoft removes Tom Clancy image

An image similar to a Black Lives Matter symbol was used by terrorists in Tom Clancy: Elite Squad.

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FBI worried that Ring doorbells are spying on police

Someone under investigation was said to be able to "covertly monitor law enforcement activity".

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Monday, 31 August 2020

Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir faces fresh charges over 2015 merger

South Korean prosecutors indict Lee Jae-yong on alleged stock and accounting fraud over a 2015 merger.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53981033
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Zoom revenues skyrocket as profits double

The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared with last year.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53979632
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