Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots'

Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52860247

SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts welcomed to the space station

Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have floated into the International Space Station.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52870430

SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with ISS

Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52870429

Amazon UK website defaced with racist abuse

The online giant blames a "bad actor" for the language appearing alongside multiple product listings.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52867334

Supernatural: The next-generation keep-fit coach?

Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52864783

SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station

Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52863779

Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken attempt launch for second time

The historic mission to the ISS is the first crewed outing from American soil in nine years.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52805250

‘Why I recreated my local pub in virtual reality’

Tristan Cross taught himself how to make the 3D models from scratch by watching YouTube videos.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52833546

'Hackers burned my hand with computer virus'

Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52834378

PlayStation 5: Sony confident coronavirus won't change release plans

The CEO of PlayStation reveals how it's responded to coronavirus as it prepares to release the PS5.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52851506

Glastonbury Council plays down link to 'anti-5G' device

Glastonbury report insists recommendation of 5GBioShield came from committee member - not council.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52848913

BBC orders review of social media use by staff

The former director of global news at the BBC will examine online posts from programmes and staff.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52848642

Thousands of TalkTalk users hit by internet problems

Firm says the issue is now resolved after customers across the UK reported connection difficulties.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52848894

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52846679

A Raspberry Pi robot with emotions and other tech news

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

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52755685

The little lights now packing a deadly punch

LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52535125

Child grooming: Police record 10,000 social media offences

In just two-and-a-half years, police in England and Wales recorded 10,119 online grooming offences.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52841358

Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row

The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52843986

Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing'

Isabella Ong, 24, cannot visit her grandfather's grave because of coronavirus, so she found another way to honour him.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52831036

Trump to take 'big action' against social media

The US president is expected to sign an executive order following a row with Twitter.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52832800

Coronavirus: France gives green light to contact-tracing app

One minister has compared the UK and France's outlier approaches to their nuclear deterrent effort.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52832279

Twitter fact-checks China amid bias row

After fact-checking President Trump, Twitter adds warnings to Chinese tweets too.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52833063

Uber destroys thousands of bikes and scooters

Videos of the red bikes being crushed were shared online after Uber sold its Jump business to Lime.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52832791

Coastguard plans to add drones to air fleet

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles will form part of a new search and rescue contract.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-52821363

Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'

The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52815872

Video streaming: Lockdown sees fifth of UK homes sign deals

Britons turned to Disney+ in droves, data suggests, but Apple TV has struggled to engage viewers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52824494

Keeping fit in lockdown: Apps and sites which could help

Kate Russell looks at the online tools and guides helping motivate you to take exercise.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52755684

Meng Wanzhou: Huawei executive suffers US extradition blow

A Canadian court has ruled that the extradition hearing of Meng Wanzhou can continue.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52793343

Fraggle Rock to be revived by Apple TV+ after 33 years

Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley and Uncle Travelling Matt will have more songs and adventures.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52813532

Xbox's new family safety app is being previewed

Newsbeat gets a first look at Xbox's latest safety innovation

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52809652

Drone drops off Isle of Mull coronavirus masks

Trials of delivery by drone are taking place on the Isle of Mull on Scotland's west coast.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-52823590

Zipline drones deliver supplies and PPE to US hospitals

The US Federal Aviation Administration has waived its rules to allow medical deliveries.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52819648

Sky Q customers to get new nature programmes with HDR

The broadcaster’s new HDR experience will be available to Sky Q customers with certain set-top boxes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52821220

Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning

This is the first time the social media giant has said President Trump's tweet could be misleading.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52815552

Facebook shareholders try to block encryption plan

A groups of investors is concerned the social network could become a haven for child exploitation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52779897

Coronavirus: Apprentice star's ads banned over Covid-19 claims

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52813961

Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'

"Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52807414

Google deletes millions of negative TikTok reviews

Angry users had flooded the app with one-star reviews over a controversial video.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52808177

Coronavirus: First Google/Apple-based contact-tracing app launched

A Swiss contact-tracing app gains a limited release but may be overtaken by a Latvian effort.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52807635

Covid-19 brings remote medicine revolution to the UK

Doctors are finding new ways of working including reviewing patients' scans and X-rays at home.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52755683

Drone to deliver masks to Scottish island

During a two-week trial, the unmanned aircraft will deliver supplies to the Isle of Mull.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-52796907

Find out which masks off the most protection and why

You may have heard the term N95 but what does it mean and why are some masks rated higher than others?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52613399

Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?

Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52797859

Coronavirus: Hairdressers offer virtual appointments in lockdown

Salons are giving advice via video chat apps to help people style and colour their hair at home.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52800250

Coronavirus: Derby 5G phone mast set on fire

Attacks on 5G masts have been fuelled by a conspiracy theory wrongly linking 5G and coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-52790399

Formula E driver disqualified for gamer swap-in

Formula E driver Daniel Abt is disqualified and ordered to pay £8,900 to charity for getting a professional gamer to compete under his name in an official esports race.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/52793139

Coronavirus: How Chinese rivals are trying to take Zoom's crown

The coronavirus lockdown has fuelled the market for teleconferencing technology apps.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52750493

Could coronavirus kickstart more accessible tech?

Video calling has risen during the pandemic but for some disabled people it also brought challenges.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52653125

How Coronavirus lockdown made a 'Zoom boom' generation

Digital transformation has advanced two years in just two months, says Microsoft.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52772428

The surfing simulator that sank without trace

How a maverick scientist held the first esports championships in 1985 with his revolutionary surfing game but could not make his innovative ideas a commercial success.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/52682338

Coronavirus: How do we record history in the internet age?

People's coronavirus experiences in Wales are being documented, using WhatsApp and Facebook messages.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52652489

Fresh UK review into Huawei role in 5G networks

The National Cyber Security Centre involvement follows new US sanctions on the Chinese telecoms giant.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52792587

Coronavirus: Could these social distancing hacks make it to market?

People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52770935

Coronavirus: The 3D artists helping fashion through Covid-19

British artist Harriet Davey is among the CGI artists creating virtual models for fashion shows.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52761571

Wikipedia sets new rule to combat “toxic behaviour”

Female and LGBTQ editors of the online encyclopaedia have complained of harassment.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52779899

Netflix stops charging customers who never watch

It says hundreds of thousands of people have been paying for something they don't use.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52777365

Fake online reviews under investigation by competition authority

The competition authority has launched an investigation into faked and paid-for reviews online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52771913

Chris Pratt accidentally deleted 51,000 emails

The Guardians Of The Galaxy actor watched in horror as his inbox shrunk to zero.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52772968

Christopher Nolan trailer launched inside Fortnite

Christopher Nolan's time-bending action espionage film was launched on the video game Fortnite.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52769454

Australia 'records fastest internet speed ever'

Researchers hope the study offers a glimpse into how internet connections could look in the future.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52769796

Son 'kills father' during Zoom video chat in New York state

Several chat participants witness the stabbing of a Long Island man by his son, police say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52767764

Drones help to plant seedpods and other tech news

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

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52653126

Amazon trials online food delivery in India

The firm has started working with restaurants to deliver meals in parts of Bengaluru.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52762593

Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics

Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52541218

Robot dog tries to herd sheep

The Spot robot was designed for search and rescue - but may find work in the farming industry.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52762929

NSO Group: Israeli firm 'impersonated Facebook to spread spyware'

An investigation accuses Israeli cyber-security firm NSO Group of pretending to be Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52758784

Grandmother ordered to delete Facebook photos under GDPR

Privacy laws mean a grandmother needs her daughter's permission to post photos of her grandchildren.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52758787

Coronavirus: MPs demand answers on misinformation

MPs want senior executives of Google, Facebook and Twitter to face questions on misinformation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52739648

What's it like using the Covid-19 track and trace app?

Isle of Wight resident Megan Mackney describes using the Covid-19 contact tracing app.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52752274

Coronavirus: Afghan girls make ventilators out of car parts

The award-winning schoolgirl team is racing against time to help coronavirus patients.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52738668

Mental Health Awareness: Keeping your screen time healthy

There's no escaping screens, but here's how to steal some time back from them.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52712532

Zuckerberg: Facebook in 'arms race' against electoral interference

Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg told the BBC it has "learned lessons" from political scandals.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52750162

Zuckerberg: Facebook to 'take down' coronavirus misinformation

Mark Zuckerberg explains how the social network is responding to the Covid-19 crisis.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52749066

Zack Snyder's Justice League re-cut headed for HBO Max

The announcement comes a week ahead of the launch of the new HBO streaming service.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52749246

UK interest in online casinos at 'all-time high' in lockdown

Lockdown measures may prove a "recipe for disaster", problem gamblers tell the BBC.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-52633355

Coronavirus: Tinder boss says 'dramatic' changes to dating

Elie Seidman discusses the impact of coronavirus and how his dating app will react.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52743454

Coronavirus: Apple and Google release API to make contact-tracing apps

The technology companies say 22 countries have requested access to their contact-tracing system.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52740131

Joe Rogan signs with Spotify in major and exclusive podcast deal

His popular show, The Joe Rogan Experience, will soon be removed from all other platforms.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52736364

Man sentenced to death in Singapore via Zoom

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the city to postpone all but 'essential' court cases.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52739676

Amazon releases its first big budget video game

Amazon Game Studios hopes its new game Crucible can compete with Overwatch and Fortnite.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52697358

Cambridge University: All lectures to be online-only until summer of 2021

There will be no face-to-face lectures in the next academic year due to coronavirus, the university says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-52732814

Poor video calling? Tech advice to fix it

Kate Russell explains the steps which could improve your wi-fi connection.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52723405

Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app

The owner of a pizza restaurant discovered the app was selling his food cheaper than he was but still paying him full price.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52724062

Coronavirus: Serco apologises for sharing contact tracers' email addresses

Outsourcing giant Serco has apologised for the data breach, which affects almost 300 people.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52732818

Canada Facebook fines $6.5m over 'false' privacy claims

Canada's Competition Bureau said the tech firm improperly shared users' data with third parties.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52640785

BND: Court curbs German spy agency's bugging abroad

The BND intelligence agency is told to limit its monitoring of foreigners' data overseas.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52725972

Coronavirus: Mixed reality headsets help medics treat Covid-19 patients

Hand gestures allow doctors to view x-rays and scans, and connect with colleagues in another room.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52692298

Stalking: My ex-partner sent me 4,000 emails

One victim speaks out about her ordeal as her former partner is convicted of stalking her.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52730367

How an unofficial Club Penguin game turned toxic

Disney has ordered unauthorised copies of its game to close after the BBC exposes their misuse.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52712823

Facebook Shops: Online stores open on Facebook and Instagram

From brand pages to live streams, Facebook is rolling out new shopping features across its apps.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52726268

My Little Pony-inspired game headlines tournament

It does not actually feature ponies, but instead an alpaca, deer, sheep, dragon, cow and unicorn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52727580

Coronavirus: Security flaws found in NHS contact-tracing app

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre acknowledges problems identified by an independent report.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52725810

BBC launches tool for joint lockdown viewing

BBC Together lets you watch or listen to BBC content with friends and family despite being apart.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52723573

Coronavirus: Remote controlled mask invented to allow eating

Israeli investors have developed a coronavirus mask that has an automatic mouth hole.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52728998

EasyJet admits nine million customers hacked

The attack was "sophisticated" the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52722626

Coronavirus: Apple shoppers required to wear masks

Customers will also have their temperature taken and be asked basic health questions at the door.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52722620

From 'how to' to hair dye: our lockdown web searches

New trends in search engine queries are emerging as people seek new skills and home school help.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52708947

Elon Musk: Tesla raises cost of 'self-driving' cars

Elon Musk hikes the price of Tesla's "self-driving" option by $1,000 and says it will continue to rise.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52703767

Coronavirus: Uber announces drastic cuts to secure its future

Uber announces drastic action to scale back its business as its losses balloon amid pandemic lockdowns.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52711649

How disabled people are problem-solving in the pandemic

As people adapt to self-isolation, one community is helping itself find solutions to very particular challenges.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-52369053

Disney's head of streaming to become CEO of TikTok

Kevin Mayer will be in charge of the global development of the short-form video platform.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52717333

Dark web scammers exploit Covid-19 fear and doubt

From miracle cures to co-ordinated hacking the dark web is a hive of coronavirus scamming.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52577776

Huawei calls US rules 'arbitrary and pernicious'

The Chinese tech giant said it has been "riddled with bullets" since the US placed it on a blacklist.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52711647

Electric bikes 'could help people return to work'

A rise in electric-bikes would extend the range of cyclists using them to commute, a study finds.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52711992

Europe's supercomputers hijacked by attackers for crypto mining

Attackers hopped from one research supercomputer to the next to mine cryptocurrencies.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52709660

Rainbow Six 'copy' lands Apple and Google in copyright court

Ubisoft alleges a new, popular mobile game is a blatant copy of its major shooter Rainbow Six: Siege.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52709659

Rich List: Inventor Sir James Dyson is UK's richest person

The entrepreneur replaces the Hinduja brothers after increasing his wealth by £3.6bn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52694459

Coronavirus: UCC fashion students turn to Instagram for graduation show

Students from University Centre Colchester were due to stage a graduation fashion show this month.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-52679477

Coronavirus: Live entertainment is evolving online to be a lifeline

Creative minds are coming up with new ideas to give us back some of the human connection we've lost.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52619188

Coronavirus: Can gaming help stop lockdown loneliness?

Gamers like Millicent say their online adventures are helping them stay connected to friends in lockdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52685451

Universities' move online 'must be done the right way'

Universities have been teaching remotely this term but can the online model work long-term?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52647601

Are online volunteers taking work from hard-up freelancers?

Furloughed workers are offering their skills for free, but some freelancers are taking issue with the trend.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52556518

Facebook buys GIF-maker Giphy to add to Instagram team

Giphy will join Instagram's team and its library will be integrated into Facebook's platforms

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52687036

Coronavirus: Film piracy streaming trebles in lockdown

Lockdown has seen a big rise in piracy, the UK's intellectual property protection group says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52676254

Disney forces explicit Club Penguin clones offline

Children were sent sexual, racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic messages, a BBC investigation finds.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52677039

US targets Huawei with tighter chip export rules

The action is its latest against the Chinese tech giant, which the US says is a national security threat.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52681414

Google hit by more suspected Oculus VR gadget-scam ads

Some large ads at the top of its results were for sites it now believes were stealing users' cash.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52668164

Facebook to build internet cable 'circumference of Earth'

The cable will wrap around Africa bringing faster internet access to the continent.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52676253

Aarogya Setu: Why India's Covid-19 contact tracing app is controversial

Aarogya Setu, India's contact tracing app, has crossed 100 million downloads, but has raised concerns.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52659520

US church sues after bible study 'Zoombombed' by child abuse

A hacker took over worshippers' computers and played 'sickening' images of child abuse, the suit says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52668124

A passenger drone hotel and other technology news

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

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52559132

How coronavirus is changing NHS technology

Hospitals across the UK have been making improvements to their technology in response to Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52467443

Grand Theft Auto free download crashes Epic Games store

Within minutes of the offer going live the website began experiencing glitches.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52671266

Coronavirus: Amazon to make face shields and sell at cost

The online retailer will sell protective equipment without making a profit in the United States.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52662356

Guardian Soulmates to close next month

The newspaper's dating site says the platform is "no longer viable".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52667087

France gives online firms one hour to pull 'terrorist' content

Websites will have just one hour to pull content reported by police, or face huge fines.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52664609

Coronavirus: False claims viewed by millions on YouTube

About one in four most-viewed coronavirus videos on YouTube contain false claims, research suggests.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52662348

Wristband helps workers maintain social distancing

Rolled out at the port of Antwerp the device vibrates if the wearer is too close to another worker.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52646869

Coronavirus: Uber and Addison Lee to install protective screens

Addison Lee and Uber are installing partitions and providing taxi drivers with protective gear.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52656090

New York City caps fees for food delivery apps

America's biggest city joins others in tightening rules on delivery apps after restaurant complaints.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52651931

Coronavirus: German contact-tracing app takes different path to NHS

Germany's contact-tracing app will not accept self-diagnosis reports, despite NHS saying they can save lives.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52650576

UK average broadband speeds up despite lockdown wobble

Ofcom's latest broadband report shows speeds are up in the past year, despite a slight lockdown dip.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52646811

Inflatable e-scooter that fits in backpack unveiled

Researchers at Tokyo University unveil a lightweight vehicle they hope will transform commuting.

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Coronavirus: Tesla stand-off eases as officials reach deal

The boss of the electric carmaker had defied shutdown orders to reopen the firm's factory.

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Angela Merkel says she is 'pained' by Russian hacking

Germany's chancellor confirms she was targeted by hackers said to be Russian military intelligence.

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Coronavirus: Cyber-attacks hit hospital construction companies

Separate attacks hit companies involved in building emergency hospitals in Birmingham and Yorkshire.

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Iceland's ancestry records give coronavirus clues

Why Iceland's population records and a blood bank could reveal secrets of the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Twitter allows staff to work from home 'forever'

The social media company said its work-from-home approach during the lockdown had been a success.

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Facebook to pay $52m to content moderators over PTSD

The class-action lawsuit covers moderators working in four US states from 2015 until now.

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Australia wins AI 'Eurovision Song Contest'

The competition attracted lots of entries after the official contest was cancelled.

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Google Search results topped by suspected scam gadget store

The store listed hard-to-find technology and exercise equipment at discount prices and is now offline.

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Coronavirus: Twitter will label Covid-19 fake news

World leaders such as President Trump will be included in the new policy, Twitter confirms in a tweet.

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Scrabble fans slam 'sparkly abomination' new app

A new app designed to replace the existing official Scrabble app has sparked hundreds of complaints.

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Hackers hit A-list law firm of Lady Gaga, Drake and Madonna

Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks hit by hackers who claim to have contracts and personal emails of stars.

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Bitcoin 'halving': What does the much-hyped event mean?

Investors are debating what impact the adjustment will have on the cryptocurrency market.

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Coronavirus: Musk defies orders to reopen Tesla's California plant

The boss of the electric carmaker said he would be on the assembly line with other Tesla workers.

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Social distancing game inspired by professor's lockdown walk

Players of the free game must avoid other people and collect PPE and healthy food to gain points.

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Coronavirus: A4-sized face shields 'too narrow' for PPE

Some PPE being made by communities does not offer enough protection from Covid-19 to frontline workers.

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The tech industry's winners and losers in lockdown

Unprecedented times are bad news for many - but not all. Some major technology companies are thriving.

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Coronavirus: Robot dog enforces social distancing in Singapore park

The four-legged robot carries a camera and speaker to play social distancing messages in Singapore.

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Apps and sites to help cope with the stress of lockdown

BBC Click finds the mental health sites and wellness apps which may help during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Elon Musk vows to move Tesla factory in lockdown row

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the firm will leave California after he is ordered to keep a factory shut.

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Nvidia RTX: Noise-destroying AI put to the test

BBC Click's Chris Fox puts two noise-cancelling AI systems through a series of challenges.

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Coronavirus: 'Phone apps helped me spend time with my dying mum'

Andrew's mother was dying in hospital under lockdown, so he used technology to spend time with her.

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Coronavirus: 'Plandemic' virus conspiracy video spreads across social media

A slickly-produced "documentary" has exploded across social media, pedalling medical misinformation.

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Call for credit card freeze on porn sites

Ten leading bodies say porn sites stream content featuring child sexual abuse and sex trafficking.

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Robot offers help to human co-workers and other tech stories

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

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Facebook and Google extend work from home to year end

The tech giants plan to re-open offices soon but will allow employees to work remotely throughout 2020.

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Uber says 'no sacred cows' as it faces crisis

The firm has already announced job cuts affecting 14% of its staff.

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Xbox: Microsoft reveals first games for Series X console

The Xbox team shows off new footage of the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.

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Coronavirus: NHS reveals source code behind contact-tracing app

More than 40,000 people have downloaded the contact tracing app so far, ahead of a wider release.

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Coronavirus: Google ends plans for smart city in Toronto

Sister firm Sidewalk Labs cites Covid-19 as the reason for stepping back from its ambitious plan.

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Coronavirus: Scam sites selling masks and fake cures taken down

More than 160,000 suspicious emails have been reported to a new scam-busting service in two weeks.

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Coronavirus contact-tracing: World split between two types of app

The UK is testing its own design but a Google-Apple initiative is winning over many other nations.

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Facebook update crashes TikTok and other rivals

she social network apologised after a software update affects several popular apps on iPhones.

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Virgin Media and O2 join forces to take on BT

A tie-up is agreed that will create one of the UK's largest mobile, broadband and media firms.

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Coronavirus: Will offices be safe for a return to work?

Here's a look at some of the technology that might help monitor the health of employees.

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Fortnite announces Party Royale as players reach 350 million

Fortnite has become a popular places for virtual meet-ups while coronavirus lockdowns are in place.

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Sonos Arc soundbar makes jump to Dolby Atmos audio

Speaker-maker adopts "3D audio" tech, but may suffer from coronavirus's impact on consumer spending.

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Facebook's 'supreme court' members announced

The first 20 members include ex-Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger and a former Danish prime minister.

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Zoom tackles hackers with new security measures

The video-calling platform is attempting to bring 'zoombombing' to an end.

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How to pick family-friendly video games in lockdown

Navigating the gaming landscape can be tough but there are guides which can aid parents and carers.

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Life inside the UK's first 'TikTok house'

These six creators moved in together to make viral TikTok videos.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52537205

Coronavirus: Can live-streaming save China's economy?

In China, the live-streaming industry has become an important platform for economic recovery.

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Lockdown and loaded: coronavirus triggers video game boost

The makers of 'Call of Duty: Warzone' and 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' games see demand soar.

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Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown?

Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office.

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Redcar council cyber-attack: 90% of systems working

Redcar and Cleveland Council's systems are returning to normal after a ransomware attack.

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Latvian drone fuelled for days goes missing, restricting airspace

A Latvian UAV was fuelled for four days of flight before operators lost track of it.

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Bois Locker Room: Indian teens' lewd Instagram group causes outrage

A 15-year-old boy is detained in connection with a group that shared images of underage girls.

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Elon Musk acts on promise to sell possessions with house sales

The Tesla boss and new father is reportedly selling homes after saying "possessions weigh you down".

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Couples get married in virtual wedding ceremonies

Video calling technology is helping people share their special day with others during lockdown.

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The groundbreaking way to search lungs for Covid-19

Artificial intelligence technology is being rapidly deployed worldwide to help tackle Covid-19.

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YouTube signs exclusive deal with PewDiPie

The popular video maker has been at the centre of controversy over anti-Semitic posts he made in the past.

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Coronavirus: UK contact-tracing app is ready for Isle of Wight downloads

Isle of Wight council staff and healthcare workers will be invited to start testing app on Tuesday.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52532435

Coronavirus: Amazon vice president quits at virus firings

A senior engineer claims 'a vein of toxicity' is running through the firm which fired protestors.

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Facebook unveils 'human-like' chatbot

It says almost half of people preferred interactions with the bot compared with a person.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52532930

Coronavirus France: Cameras to monitor masks and social distancing

New surveillance software will help French police enforce mask-wearing and social distancing.

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O2 and Virgin Media in talks to merge

A tie-up between two of the UK's largest mobile, broadband and media firms could create a major rival to BT.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52527804

Tesla applies to generate electricity in UK market

The company says its licence to generate power for the UK is tied to its new Autobidder product.

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Coronavirus: Far-right spreads Covid-19 'infodemic' on Facebook

An investigation details how extremists are trying to exploit the pandemic via the social network.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52490430

Covid-19: Investigating the spread of fake coronavirus news

In a joint investigation BBC Click investigates the groups behind fake news about the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Ghana's dancing pallbearers become Covid-19 meme

Social media users have adopted the troupe as a dark-humoured symbol of death in the time of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: High-schoolers take their proms online

With social distancing in place, teenagers are hosting their proms on Zoom.

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Coronavirus: Contact tracing app to be trialled on Isle of Wight

The experiment is part of the government's track and trace strategy aimed at limiting a second wave.

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Love Bug's creator tracked down to repair shop in Manila

Two decades after the world's first major computer virus, an author finds the perpetrator in Manila.

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Coronavirus: David Icke's channel deleted by YouTube

The platform says Mr Icke repeatedly violated its policies by posting misleading videos about Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52517797

Coronavirus: Coping with lockdown on poor broadband

Slow wi-fi under lockdown and how to speed it up.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52414280

Elon Musk tweet wipes $14bn off Tesla's value

The tweet was one of several bizarre postings, including a promise to sell his possessions.

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Coronavirus: Ireland and UK opt for different tracing approaches

The border with Northern Ireland presents "technical challenges" that have yet to be solved.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52509258

Controversial sale of .org web domain blocked

Ethos Capital wanted to run the company behind .org web domains for profit.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52501456

Coronavirus: David Icke kicked off Facebook

Mr Icke's page was removed for publishing "health misinformation that could cause physical harm".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52501453

Coronavirus lockdown hastens e-book VAT exemption

Amazon says it will reduce prices but the Times newspaper subscription will remain the same.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52501553

Deezer develops AI to detect explicit song lyrics

The streaming service says it hopes to make it easier for people to hide offensive content.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52499375

The International: Major eSports tournament postponed

Last year the event had a prize pool worth $35m (£28m).

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Coronavirus: Virtual marriage on Animal Crossing

A couple whose ceremony was cancelled invite friends and family to watch them tie the knot on screen.

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A robot controlled by muscle signals and other tech news

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

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