Are ‘anti-virus’ cars in China just a gimmick?

Car brands are looking to tap into the country’s heightened health concerns to help kick-start flagging sales.

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Apple boosted by streaming services despite lockdown

While iPhone sales fell due to the lockdown in China, sales of streaming services jumped.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52495990

Amazon investors told to 'take a seat' as demand jumps

Amazon's sales surged 26%, but costs are also up due to spending on safety precautions and wages.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52495958

Nasa names companies to build Moon landers for human missions

The space agency announces the companies that will develop landers to return astronauts to the Moon.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52465585

TikTok skin trend accused of 'promoting colourism'

A trend that sees lighter-skinned people artificially darken their skin tone has caused a backlash.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52487123

Coronavirus: Facebook reopens some moderation centres

Content reviewers can return to work on a voluntary basis, Facebook tells MPs.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52491123

Drone-to-door prescriptions trial takes flight in Ireland

A trial with the Irish health authority uses drones to bring prescriptions straight to the door.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52206660

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: First look at Viking-themed game

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak speaks to creative director Ashraf Ismail about the Viking-themed game.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52487489

Coronavirus: NHS dashboard to predict protective gear shortages

Tech firms will help the NHS spot where kit is running scarce, but privacy campaigners are concerned.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52477758

Web sleuths spot British Museum gaffe online

The museum mistook a Turkish copyright notice for the name of a postcard-printing company.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52487484

Extreme E teams will have one woman and one man driving

Extreme E teams will field one female and one male driver during races when the new climate aware racing series begins in 2021.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/52479360

Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52442754

YouTube stars including Saffron Barker unite for lockdown livestream fundraiser

Jack Maynard, Lady Leshurr and Big Narstie are among the names raising cash for the NHS.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52460083

Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52479043

US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites

The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52482379

Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament

Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52481838

Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'

How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52411797

Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'

Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52471837

Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company said forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries had clouded its forecast.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52479563

Spotify hits 130 million subscribers amid Covid-19

The streaming giant says it is weathering the crisis - but some analysts are unconvinced.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52478708

Coronavirus: NHS workers get free video games

To say thank you to NHS staff the gaming industry is providing 85,000 games to download for free.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52470542

AI cannot be recognised as an inventor, US rules

The US Patent and Trademark Office rules only "natural persons" can legally be inventors.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52474250

Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas

Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52468176

Coronavirus: A new way of dating during lockdown

Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52374300

Gallery robot helps people experience art from home

The telepresence robot is helping people who would not be able to visit to experience the gallery.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52370336

Coronavirus-themed game banned in China

The game has been blocked on Steam's store in the country but is still available in other territories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52461453

Disney sparks backlash with #MayThe4th tweet

The company suggested it owned the rights to any tweet containing the hashtag.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52457596

Sony's delayed Last of Us 2 set for June release after story leaks

After major story spoilers leaked online, the hotly anticipated but long-delayed game is due for release.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52453292

Coronavirus: DJI Mavic Air 2 jettisons drone safety feature in Europe

Mavic Air 2 lacks promised facility to spot nearby aircraft in models sold outside North America.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52450326

Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52423833

'Coronavirus IV therapy' clinics face prosecution over adverts

Clinics claiming intravenous vitamin drips could help avoid the virus face fines or imprisonment.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52449115

Virgin Media goes offline for thousands

The broadband outage began just after 17:00, coinciding with the government's daily coronavirus press briefing.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52448607

NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan

The UK's contact-tracing app is set to use a "centralised" system that worries privacy experts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52441428

Coronavirus: UK film piracy surges during lockdown

In the UK, US, Italy and elsewhere, film piracy online shot up after lockdown measures came into effect.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52443185

Coronavirus: Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'

The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52441202

Coronavirus: Virus deaths error blamed on computer system

One health board "decided not to use" the same system as the rest of the NHS.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-52439435

Coronavirus: Israeli court bans lawless contact tracing

Israel's Supreme Court forces the government to legislate if it wants to keep tracking its citizens.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52439145

Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flaw

Security researchers found a way to infiltrate accounts by making people look at Gif images.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52415773

Coronavirus: Online resources for home-learning

Kate Russell looks at some education related websites that could be useful during lockdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52370341

Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS

With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-52419775

Coronavirus: Internet child abuse images 'not being deleted'

Campaigners say 90% fewer suspicious web addresses have been deleted during the pandemic.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-52419427

Coronavirus: Australians download COVIDSafe contact tracing app

The Australian government app notifies users if they have had contact with a user who has Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52433340

Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52401050

Coronavirus: What is the sound of music during a pandemic?

How lockdown has opened up new ways to play music, as long as the technology works.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52295734

Esa marks 50 years of Earth Day and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52370340

Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in

The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52406924

Coronavirus: Drones to deliver NHS supplies to Isle of Wight

A delivery drones trial between Hampshir and the Isle of Wight has been brought forward.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52419705

Apple and Google accelerate coronavirus contact tracing apps plan

Tech giants add privacy protections to the contact-tracing scheme they are offering to public authorities.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52415593

Dyson Covid-19 ventilators are 'no longer required'

Firm's founder says demand is less than envisioned but the government says tests are ongoing.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52409359

Coronavirus: People-tracking wristbands tested to enforce lockdown

Several nations are testing people-tracking wristbands to make sure citizens stay at home.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52409893

Fortnite's Travis Scott virtual concert watched by millions

Travis Scott's 10-minute show wowed players and press - and saw millions take part online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52410647

Coronavirus: State surveillance 'a price worth paying'

The Tony Blair Institute says a "dramatic" increase in surveillance is better than the other available options.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52401763

Coronavirus: Influencers' glossy lifestyles lose their shine

Advertisers are cancelling contracts with influencers who can’t travel to create content in lockdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52362462

Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'

Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52397294

Coronavirus: What is contact tracing and how does it work?

When lockdown ends, contact tracing could help limit the spread of coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52401049

With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?

Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52290562

Toddler's cochlear implants turned on despite lockdown

Eighteen-month-old Margarida could not attend a clinic in person because of Covid-19 restrictions

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-52400153

Coronavirus: 'Murder threats' to telecoms engineers over 5G

Key workers tell Newsbeat about the abuse they've received while keeping the UK's communications networks up and running.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52395771

Coronavirus: Israel halts police phone tracking over privacy concerns

An Israeli parliamentary committee suspends the tracking of phones to enforce quarantine.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52395886

Spotify allows fans to pay musicians directly

Artists can also donate the money to charity, or give it to their road crew while tours are on hold.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52393960

Coronavirus: Twitter bans incitement to attack 5G towers

The social network will delete posts inciting people to damage telecoms infrastructure.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52395158

Zoom meetings targeted by abuse footage sharers

A lecturer who spoke at one meeting says his computer was "overtaken" by "incredibly distressing" footage.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52391531

Apple iPhone at risk of hacking through email app

Researchers claim the sophistication of the hack makes it nearly undetectable to victims.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52391759

'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52392084

Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites

Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52391758

Coronavirus: YouTube bans 'medically unsubstantiated' content

The Google-owned platform's chief executive says the company is determined to "stamp out" misinformation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52388586

Coronavirus: NHS contact-tracing app is tested at RAF base

Air force personnel have been testing a prototype app in a simulated shopping exercise.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52381103

Coronavirus: Health leaders' credentials dumped online

According to the group that discovered the list, they are being shared by right-wing extremists.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52381356

Fortnite reluctantly comes to Google Play store

Publisher Epic Games claims it felt forced to release its most popular franchise on Google Play.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52383286

Coronavirus: Facebook launches UK Covid-19 symptom survey

The social-media giant will ask users about their health in an effort to track the spread of Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52373986

Camera tech catches motorists using their mobile

The system is capable of working in the day or night and in all weather conditions.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52331887

Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani

The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52377521

Netflix sign-ups jump during coronavirus lockdowns

The streaming service behind Tiger King added 16 million subscribers in the first months of the year.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52376022

Coronavirus: Apple and France in stand-off over contact-tracing app

France wants to run a contact-tracing app in the background on iPhones, without Apple's privacy scheme.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52366129

Ofcom: Covid-19 5G theories are 'most common' misinformation

An Ofcom survey suggests the theories are the most commonly seen example of online misinformation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52370616

Can you make money on TikTok?

Millions of people are logging on to TikTok, but are the biggest influencers making any money?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52371120

Mumsnet launches subscription plea in 'squeaky-bum time'

Parent platforms are having to adapt to survive as ad revenue declines.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52366610

Nintendo owners urged to secure accounts

Switch owners report an apparent surge in attempts to buy expensive items through Nintendo accounts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52369435

DForce hacker returns $25m in 'stolen' crypto-currencies

The money was returned to the DForce crypto-currency platform after an alleged hack.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52368511

Covid-19: Robots help care home residents stay in touch

Technology is helping elderly people maintain connections with loved ones during the coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52323066

Starlink space display 'set to continue all week'

The 60 Starlink satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX firm appear in a line crossing the night sky.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-52355706

Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders

Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52352073

Coronavirus: UK forces hundreds of scam Covid-19 shops offline

The National Cyber Security Centre says it took down almost 500 fake stores over the past month.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52361618

The stealthy little drones that fly like insects

Making wings that flap is very difficult, but it has real advantages as some are finding out.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51840027

Coronavirus: Ofcom rules on Eamonn Holmes and David Icke comments

The media regulator "issues guidance" to ITV and finds London Live in breach of broadcasting standards.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52358920

Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?

Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52353720

Coronavirus: Amazon using thermal cameras to detect Covid-19

The retail giant is using the technology in its warehouses around the world.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52356177

Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube

The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52355273

Coronavirus: Government unveils £1.3bn scheme to help start-ups

The new package will fund smaller loss-making firms focusing on research and development.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52348409

Climate change: 'Bath sponge' breakthrough could boost cleaner cars

A new aluminium-based material could make hydrogen-powered cars more practical and less expensive.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52328786

Coronavirus lockdown: Laptops offered for online school lessons at home

Pupils studying at home will have online lessons and disadvantaged teenagers can borrow computers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-52341596

Coronavirus: UK's first 'TikTok house' opens during outbreak

Some of the UK's biggest social media stars are living in a house together during the lockdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52223908

Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?

Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52340651

Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19

How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52120747

Coronavirus: Electricity use up during day as nation works from home

We are having longer lie-ins, but using up to 30% more energy in the middle of the day.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52331534

Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral

Experts are calling on the public to practise ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-52326415

Coronavirus: German and Australian tracing apps 'ready in weeks'

Italy, Germany and Australia all announce progress on their tracing apps for the population.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52325352

Google blocking 18m coronavirus scam emails every day

Google sees a huge spike in phishing attacks as criminals exploit people's fears over Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52319093

Coronavirus: TikTok donates £5m to Royal College of Nursing fund

The video clip app, popular among NHS staff, is donating to a hardship fund for nurses.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52318984

Robotic insects printed 'in minutes' and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52311805

The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test

Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52276836

Coronavirus: MPs to quiz ministers via video conferencing

It will mean that MPs can take part in Commons business via video link.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52299514

Selena Gomez sues fashion game for 'using face'

The chart-topping singer says the makers of a smartphone game used her likeness without permission.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52308303

Coronavirus: Facebook alerts users exposed to misinformation

An independent report brands the platform 'an epicentre of coronavirus misinformation'.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52309094

TikTok bans under-16s from private messaging

The hugely popular app is stopping under-16s from sending or receiving direct messages.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52310529

Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app to target 80% of smartphone users

A vast majority of smartphone owners must install the app, if it is to end the coronavirus epidemic.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52294896

BT delays removal of Huawei from EE's core network by two years

BT says plans to remove the Chinese-made equipment from the sensitive core network have been delayed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52296666

Apple announces new iPhone SE to target mid-range market

Apple's new low-priced phone is a successor to the original SE, which was discontinued in 2018.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52289375

Coronavirus: Technology in intensive care brings families together

Smart devices are being used in intensive care units to connect people when visitors are banned.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52281465

Imogen Heap uses AI to help make creative music

The singer-songwriter explains why she is using artificial intelligence to help her produce music.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52236563

Coronavirus: Amazon ordered to deliver only essential items in France

It comes amid allegations that the company is failing to protect its staff from the coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52285301

Burger King 'plant-based' Whopper tweets banned

Ads suggested the burger, which is cooked alongside meat, is suitable for vegans, the watchdog says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52280017

Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season

The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52289373

Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour

Firm offers tool that tracks how many people are walking, driving and using public transport.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52286933

Coronavirus: Microsoft offers protection to healthcare staff

It is making its AccountGuard tool available for free to those helping battle Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52286510

Coronavirus: 20 suspected phone mast attacks over Easter

Industry body says conspiracy theories linking 5G to the pandemic are baseless and risking lives.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52281315

Loot box warnings to be added to video games

Ratings will now feature detailed information about the nature of in-game purchases.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52281573

Coronavirus: NHS staff use app to request crucial PPE

The Frontline.Live app allows NHS workers to request gowns, masks and other equipment.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52281578

Coronavirus: NHS trusts request basic items via Amazon Wish Lists

Hand creams and thermometers have been asked for - but some hospital staff have raised concerns.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52274360

Coronavirus: Ofcom assesses Eamonn Holmes 5G comments after complaints

The This Morning host cast doubt on media outlets who debunk the myth that 5G causes coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52279109

Coronavirus: Amazon plans hiring spree as orders surge

Amazon is taking on 75,000 more workers to handle online orders after improving safety conditions.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52276149

Softbank fund warns of $16.7bn loss due to virus

The world's biggest technology fund group expects its first loss in 15 years, blaming the coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52276514

Quibi reaches 1.7m downloads in the first week

The short-form streaming service said launching during the coronavirus outbreak has not hurt it.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52275692

MPs summon China-owned firm execs over security concerns

MPs to summon British based, Chinese-owned firm executives over plans to transfer sensitive technology.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52275201

Why computer games are more than a lockdown distraction

People are turning to computer games while confined at home during due to the coronavirus pandemic.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52210938

Coronavirus: Eamonn Holmes under fire over 5G comments

The This Morning host cast doubt on media outlets who debunk the myth that 5G causes coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52270736

Animal Crossing removed from sale in China amid Hong Kong protests

The game was pulled by Chinese websites after Hong Kong players posted anti-government content.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52269671

Coronavirus: Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator to be tested in Colombia

The design by a man in California will undergo a fast-tracked process in the Latin American country.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52251286

Coronavirus: Could gaming be good for you during lockdown?

How much time should people spend playing games online - and could it offer some benefits during social isolation?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-52230082

Coronavirus: UK confirms plan for its own contact tracing app

App will send yellow and red alerts to those who have come into contact with a suspected carrier.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52263244

Coronavirus: Churches live-stream to reach worshipers

With mass gatherings banned, some churches are providing online services to reach people.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52236555

Bill Gates: Few countries will get 'A-grade' for coronavirus response

The Microsoft billionaire says we find ourselves in uncharted territory with the coronavirus pandemic.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52233966

Final Fantasy 7 Remake: 'This is not just for the players of the original'

The original 1997 game sold more than 12 million copies and a 2020 remake has just been released.

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Coronavirus: Apple and Google team up to contact trace Covid-19

The two companies plan to add contact tracing to their operating systems so no extra apps are needed.

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Coronavirus: The people fighting fakes from their sofas

Bad information is spreading online. But a band of volunteers up and down the country are trying to stamp it out.

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Coronavirus: Amazon builds its own testing lab for staff

The retail giant intends to start testing a "small number" of frontline employees for Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35547368

Coronavirus: Google data suggests park visits rose on weekend

Warm weather saw an increase in park visits last weekend, but overall activity was lower than usual.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52243088

Coronavirus: Teachers in Singapore stop using Zoom after 'lewd' incidents

A secondary school home-based geography lesson in Singapore was hijacked by two men.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52240251

Robots stand-in for graduating students and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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Could streaming app Quibi change how we watch films?

Talking Movies' Tom Brook looks at the mobile-first streaming platform.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52216797

Coronavirus: Mobile data helps Norway track cases

A mobile operator is using anonymised phone location data to help track the virus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52236559

Coronavirus tests and masks sold by fraudsters online

A BBC investigation has found online scams selling fake protective equipment and coronavirus tests.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52136987

Coronavirus: Astronauts arrive at ISS after long quarantine

Two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut docked at the space station after their rocket took off from Kazakhstan.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52239509

Coronavirus: Can we 3D-print our way out of the PPE shortage?

The 3D printer community is creating kit for healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52201696

Should we teach children about quantum computing?

For parents with the money, companies are offering courses in cutting-edge technology, but are they worth it?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51644033

Coronavirus: Google Duplex AI arrives in UK to ask about opening hours

The Duplex AI assistant is using the answers to update business information on Google.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52232121

Coronavirus: Airbnb restricts UK bookings to coronavirus keyworkers

NHS staff and other key workers can still book accommodation through a programme called Frontline Stays.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52229021

Coronavirus: Ofcom 'assesses' David Icke TV interview

The UK's media regulator is looking into London Live's interview with the conspiracy theorist.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52228046

Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months

Disney's new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52211207

Coronavirus: Call for apps to get fake Covid-19 news button

Campaign for Countering Digital Hate says social networks are "missing a trick" combating the issue.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52157202

Facebook and Samsung donate thousands of devices to NHS

Samsung will donate 2,000 smartphones, while Facebook is offering its video-calling screen Portal.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52216254

Tesla cuts staff pay as coronavirus halts production

Non-essential workers will be placed on furlough without pay and executives will take a 30% pay cut.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52216250

Coronavirus: Covid-19 detecting apps run into privacy issues

Researchers at two leading universities take different approaches to creating cough-analysing tools.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52215290

Facebook releases couples-only messaging app

The new service claims to be a "private space" for couples but has the same data privacy policy as Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52209994

Coronavirus: Twitter boss pledges $1bn for relief effort

Jack Dorsey said he would give 28% of his wealth towards efforts to "disarm" the pandemic.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52209690

Zoom banned by Taiwan's government over China security fears

Order follows revelations that some Zoom traffic was "mistakenly" routed through China.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52200507

Coronavirus: YouTube tightens rules after David Icke 5G interview

Videos will now be deleted if they falsely link coronavirus to 5G mobile networks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52198946

How to be sociable without leaving your home

BBC Click's Chris Fox looks at how you can use technology to keep a social life while stuck at home.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52158222

Pixel 4: Google addresses Face Unlock problem five months later

A security concern with the Pixel 4 Face Unlock feature is patched, five months after launch.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52199085

Coronavirus: 'Reading about virus online makes me anxious'

Parents are urged to consider their children's mental health as they are kept indoors.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52189409

Quibi 10-minute or shorter video app launches in US

BBC's technology reporter tests if Quibi's platform with 10-minute or shorter videos could get viewers hooked.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52193311

Drones in Africa: How they could become lifesavers

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame says drones will become important for his nation, but can they really deliver?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51837296

Coronavirus: Offline sex workers forced to start again online

Increased competition and privacy risks are some of the challenges facing workers making the switch.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52183773

Coronavirus: Exercise bike firm Peloton stops live classes

The bike firm has paused live classes just days after an employee tested positive for Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52190667

Elderly Israelis beat isolation with tech lessons

Tech innovators are giving older Israelis online lessons to overcome Covid-19 isolation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-52183298

Coronavirus: Call for single EU tracking app with data protection

EU data watchdog calls for a single, privacy-centred virus app, instead of dozens of national ones.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52189551

Airbnb hosts defy lockdown laws with 'Covid-19 retreats'

The government criticises "dangerous and irresponsible" listings of coronavirus isolation retreats.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52184497

Coronavirus: Russia uses facial recognition to tackle Covid-19

As Russian cities go into lockdown to try to contain coronavirus, Moscow uses the latest technology to keep track of residents.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52157131

The iShield: Apple to design and make medical gear

Tech giant Apple is designing and making more than 1m face shields a week to ship to medical workers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52059084

Coronavirus: Video games add 'stay at home' Covid-19 adverts

Candy Crush Saga, Dirt Rally 2.0 and Sniper Elite 4 are among titles that show a government campaign.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52172578

Coronavirus: Tech firms summoned over 'crackpot' 5G conspiracies

Government will tell social media firms to take down posts more quickly after attacks on masts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52172570

Pixar pioneers behind Toy Story animation win "Nobel Prize" of computing

The men who made films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo possible spoke to the BBC about winning the Turing Award.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52169444

Mast fire probe amid 5G coronavirus claims

There have been fires at masts in Birmingham, Liverpool and Melling in Merseyside.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-52164358

Coronavirus: 'Not smart' memo shows Amazon's union stance

The firm's lawyer says his comments were personal, spoken out of emotional frustration.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52151161

Coronavirus: Garden centres switch to virtual personal shopping

Plants are being sold via livestreams, emails and social media as lockdown forces traders to close.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52153475

Zoom 'unsuitable' for government secrets, researchers say

The meeting app used by Cabinet has odd encryption and sends data through China, researchers say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52152025

Coronavirus: Google reveals travel habits during the pandemic

It will regularly provide updates as to what types of places people are going to during the outbreak.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52138076

The robot car enforcing lockdown and other news

BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52139171

Robot brings Hastings gallery art into people's homes

The Hastings Contemporary is offering virtual tours during the coronavirus lockdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-52136258

Coronavirus threatens the next generation of smartphones

The latest smartphones might be delayed due to disrupted supply chains and shoppers staying at home.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52088327

Bafta Games Awards: Outer Wilds wins Best Game

Outer Wilds and Disco Elysium both win three golden masks at this year's Bafta Games Awards.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52137938

Google uses AI to enhance video call audio

The new system realistically fills short gaps in conversations where drops previously occurred.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52138100

Zoom boss apologises for security issues and promises fixes

The firm will freeze all new feature development to concentrate on fixing security and privacy issues.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52133349

Amazon wins trademark battle over Davidoff perfume

European Court judges that Amazon is not responsible for a Marketplace seller's trademark infringement.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52135941

Don't send rainbow pictures to Nightingale hospital, NHS says

Despite a social media shout-out for rainbow artwork, the NHS has asked people to share their pictures online only

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52134223

How Bafta is hosting games awards in lockdown

The Bafta Games Awards will be the first major awards to take place during social distancing rules.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52122900

Coronavirus: Should the UK use drones to disinfect public spaces?

A group is calling for a change in regulation so drones can spray disinfectant in public places

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52109824

Amazon Prime allows in-app purchases for Apple users

The changes will apply to users in the US, UK, and Germany.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52130321

Coronavirus: How China's using surveillance to tackle outbreak

China is using its high tech system to tackle the outbreak, but is the state interference justified?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52104798

Coronavirus: Commons Speaker calls for 'virtual Parliament'

MPs should take part in PMQs and debates via video if they can't return to work, says Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52128495

TSB customers hit by online banking outage

Customers complained that they had been left unable to access their accounts on Wednesday.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52121990

Coronavirus: How can you stop the spread of misinformation?

Think before you share and check the source are among the tips the public is being urged to adopt.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-52118949

Coronavirus: Moscow rolls out patient-tracking app

An effort is also underway to help European countries deploy virus alert apps by mid-April.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52121264

How robots have joined the battle against coronavirus

From taking temperatures remotely to helping with hand washing, robots are helping with healthcare.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52105478