The robots that can cook and serve your food

The technology that might one day transform our eating out experience.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53178464

Is the hydrogen tech 'revolution' hope or hype?

Can hydrogen - a relatively clean source of fuel - help power the economy of the future?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53238512

Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53244339

Plane-maker Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs amid coronavirus fallout

The aerospace firm blames coronavirus for the cuts, warning of 1,700 job losses at its UK plants.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53242272

Facebook: Insurance firm Avivia latest to join ad boycott

The insurance firm said it was reassessing its future brand presence on the social network.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53235302

Huawei: Ministers signal switch in policy over 5G policy

Digital secretary says US sanctions are "likely to have an impact on the viability" of using firm's kit.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53239789

Google stops storing photos from WhatsApp and Instagram

The Google Photos app will no longer automatically store images and videos from social media apps.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53239386

Rental e-scooters to be made legal on UK roads from Saturday

The government is set to say hired, but not private, e-scooters will be allowed on roads from Saturday.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53219331

Dr Disrespect: The mystery surrounding his Twitch ban

He signed an exclusive streaming deal with Twitch earlier this year. So what happened?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53225035

Roblox accounts hacked to support Donald Trump

Video game avatars have been changed to display pro-Trump messages in a hack targeted at children.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53236050

Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold

The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53216329

Facebook must 'develop a conscience'

The boss of European outdoor clothing firm Patagonia warns advertising may not return to Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53236146

Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53232486

YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53230986

Facebook targets 'false news' amid growing pressure from advertisers

Facebook's boss in Northern Europe says a new media literacy campaign is not about "financial considerations".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-53228343

Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?

Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53109207

Could a boycott kill Facebook?

As several big brands shun the social network, should Facebook be worried?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53225139

India bans TikTok, WeChat and dozens more Chinese apps

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53225720

TikTok 'didn't store' iPhone clipboard data

In a new software update, Apple will alert iPhone owners when the clipboard is accessed by an app.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53223463

Online Harms bill: Warning over 'unacceptable' delay

Lord Puttnam warns the landmark online regulation law could be delayed until as late as 2024.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53222665

How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53214783

Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53212685

Hi-tech greenhouse to supply UK stores with food

Warming greenhouses using the waste heat from water treatment works will be a world-first.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53178463

Singapore hands out coronavirus tracing devices

The government's TraceTogether tokens are aimed at people who do not have smartphones.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53216450

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53214291

Electric plane's 'milestone' first UK test flight at Cranfield

The six-seater is powered by hydrogen and is said to be Europe's largest emission-free aircraft.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-53191819

Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The company condemns racism and seeks more accountability from Facebook and other platforms.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53204072

Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53180073

How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-53078118

Facebook to tag ‘harmful’ posts as boycott widens

The firm has been under pressure to improve its moderation of the content on its platform.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53196487

Northern Ireland to launch separate contact-tracing app

The app, based on the Apple/Google model, will be released within weeks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53200521

Russian hacker group Evil Corp targets US workers at home

Hackers are using a new computer virus to hold company files to ransom for millions of dollars.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53195749

Robo-dolphin creates a splash 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-53078582

Grindr 'breaks ethnicity filter promise'

Users of the dating app can still search results by ethnicity and some encouraged to upgrade to it.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53192465

Fortnite Movie Nite: Christopher Nolan's hit films screen in-game

Christopher Nolan's movies play inside Fortnite while his latest film is delayed again.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53176946

'Covid-19 means I can join Pride and not get arrested'

The pandemic has seen Pride events cancelled worldwide but an unprecedented online event is planned.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53194245

Twitch starts banning users over abuse

Users had boycotted the site, saying sexual abuse accusations weren't being taken seriously.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53179288

George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53174260

Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered

US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53179963

When working from home is much more than emailing

Some jobs like animating films need more than just regular internet access and robust Wi-Fi.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52961679

Huawei's £1bn research centre near Cambridge approved

The decision comes as the government is finalising a review of Chinese film's role in 5G networks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-53178998

O2 sends surprise refund cheques after 15 years

The mobile network sends small refunds to customers who were over-charged more than 10 years ago.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53178172

Google to pay for 'high quality' news in three countries

Publications in three countries set to benefit amid row over free access to stories behind paywalls.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53176945

Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm files for insolvency

The once high-flying payments firm Wirecard files for insolvency after a €1.9bn accounting scandal.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53176003

Virgin Media broadband offline in London again

Problems at Virgin Media have left thousands of people without home broadband.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53178170

Coronavirus: Does anyone have a working contact-tracing app?

Is Boris Johnson right to say that no country has a working contact-tracing app?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/53168438

Britain's 'blindingly cool' engineering innovation

Conceptual still-life photographer Ted Humble-Smith celebrates 50 years of world-beating technology.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53169094

Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53013032

Iran arrests men for 'selling babies on Instagram'

The children, one of whom was 20 days old, were allegedly being sold for between $2,000 and $2,500.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/53162647

Illegal lockdown parties hosted in online rentals

Revellers have hosted events at properties booked on Airbnb and Booking.com, an industry body claims.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53171583

Trump administration claims Huawei 'backed by Chinese military'

The US Defense Department has compiled a list of 20 firms it says are backed by Chinese military.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53172057

Olympus quits camera business after 84 years

Once a huge camera-maker, it is looking to carve off that part of its business and focus elsewhere.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53165293

Google to auto-delete users' records by default

Search and location histories will be wiped after 18 months by default - but for new accounts only.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53165566

Royal Navy's first crewless boat ready for testing

The first crewless boat is now ready for a trial alongside a Royal Navy warship later this year.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53161264

UK allows Amazon to invest in Deliveroo

The CMA says the Amazon-Deliveroo deal will not adversely affect customers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53169889

Facial recognition to 'predict criminals' sparks row over AI bias

A university that says it can scan faces to predict if someone is a criminal has come under fire.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53165286

Twitch: Streamers call for a blackout to recognise victims of sexual and racial abuses

The streaming site says it takes accusations of sexual harassment seriously.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53164395

Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53160518

Could search engines predict the spread of coronavirus?

Scientists are investigating a possible link between internet search terms and medical problems.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53078581

George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53146256

UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53149268

Didi Chuxing: Apple-backed firm aims for one million robotaxis

Didi Chuxing plans to have the self-driving vehicles operational by 2030.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53157368

Twitter apologises for business data breach

The social media firm says personal information of business advertisers' clients may be affected.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53150157

Facebook bans 'loot-to-order' antiquities trade

The move follows a BBC investigation into items looted in Syria and Iraq being sold on Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53140615

Fines to be part of regulating social media, says Ofcom

The regulator's chief speaks to MPs about how Ofcom might regulate Facebook, Twitter and Google.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53149267

Ex-Googler becomes China’s second richest person

Colin Huang prospered after leaving US company, thanks to his e-commerce business, Pinduoduo.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53150395

Apple makes concessions to App Store developers

The tech giant will approve bug fixes to disputed apps and let developers appeal against its rulings.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53148908

Japanese supercomputer, crowned world's fastest, is fighting coronavirus

The newly crowned Fugaku system is analysing droplet spread in offices and public transport.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53147684

Shaadi.com: Dating site removes skin tone filter after backlash

The site said the filter was "not serving any purpose".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53146969

BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53132957

Foreign tech workers affected by Trump visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53145317

Creating an online course 'changed my life'

Lockdowns have created a boom in demand for online teaching and a host of new courses is meeting that need.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52901761

Mixer: Microsoft abandons gaming app in Facebook deal

Mixer will close in a month's time, with partners being offered similar deals on Facebook Gaming.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53142676

Apple Mac computers make jump to its own chips

The firm will now custom-design the chips that power its future desktop and laptop computers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53142989

YouTuber Syndicate denies sexual assault claims

Two former partners of Syndicate, real name Tom Cassell, shared their stories over the weekend.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53138158

The North Face and Patagonia boycott Facebook ads

The North Face and Patagonia have joined a campaign calling on firms to halt Facebook advertising.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53137877

Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app

The Republic's health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53137816

Trump campaign rejects TikTok bogus bookings claim

A teen social media campaign claimed to have caused a lower-than-expected turnout at a Trump rally.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53129524

Joseph Gordon-Levitt on beating lockdown online

The actor was just three weeks into filming a new TV show when it was shut down due to Covid-19.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53078580

Online eating disorder 'trigger' crack-down call

Social media firms need to do more about harmful eating disorder content, say campaigners.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53129404

Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?

A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53093613

Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones

The new "exposure notification" tool is part of an update to iPhone and Android operating systems.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-53120290

Coronavirus: What went wrong with the UK's contact tracing app?

After months of work the UK has ditched the way its current coronavirus-tracing app works. So what went wrong?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53114251

Katie Hopkins permanently suspended from Twitter

Twitter says that, unlike a previous ban, Ms Hopkins has been removed from the platform for good.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53111295

Apple's annual developer showcase overshadowed by app row

The run-up to its developer conference has been marked by a revolt from its developers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53111289

Apple 'not told' about UK's latest app plans

Apple says the UK government has not spoken to it about plans to develop a new "hybrid" tracing app.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53105642

EA says Fifa 21 will be the 'most authentic' yet

The hugely popular franchise is expected to take full advantage of the power of next-gen systems.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53109731

The Last Of Us Part II: Grim but great

The follow-up to one the last decade's biggest games arrives - and pushes the envelope again.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53111287

Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

A misleading video with a fake CNN caption posted by the US president is tagged by Twitter.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53106029

Australia cyber attacks: PM Morrison warns of 'sophisticated' state hack

The government and institutions are under threat from a "sophisticated" actor, PM Scott Morrison says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46096768

Have we become too reliant on Big Tech firms?

Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple have done well during lockdowns, but are they getting too big?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53046873

Facebook removes Trump ad over 'Nazi hate symbol'

The tech giant says a campaign ad featuring a red triangle used in Nazi Germany violated its policy.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53098439

Spotify signs DC superheroes for podcasts

DC characters such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman may star in new story-led podcasts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53092177

Amazon 'thwarts largest ever DDoS cyber-attack'

The company's cloud-computing division says it fended off a flood of data over a three-day period.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53093611

UK virus-tracing app switches to Google-Apple model

The Apple-Google design has been promoted as being more privacy-centric.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53095336

Police taking 'excessive' data from mobile phones

The UK's data protection watchdog warns victims may be deterred from reporting crime.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53092175

TikTok makes moves into education market

Bespoke content from English Heritage and the University of Cambridge will be available on the app.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53079625

Pacific Light Cable Network: US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53088302

The tech adding atmosphere to empty sports stadiums

The coronavirus pandemic means sporting events having to take place behind closed doors.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52994076

Last of Us Part 2: Creators say diversity in games ‘essential’

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell speaks to the director and lead actor of 2020's most anticipated video game

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53080982

Dating apps, video games and TikTok: The digital activists boosting Black Lives Matter

How algorithmic activism and online video are shaping a movement.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-53076550

Coronavirus: Health minister says app should roll out by winter

Lord Bethell says the coronavirus-tracing app is "not a priority" and has no firm launch date.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53083340

Abuse and threats aimed at wheelchair user over faked photo

The woman in a viral meme which mocks her wheelchair use appeals to people to think before posting.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53083336

Apple accused of 'hostile' app fee policies

A clash with a new email app-maker has stirred up developer discontent against the tech giant.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53080114

Amazon faces backlash over Covid-19 safety measures

Workers are unimpressed by new tech and the retail giant faces a lawsuit over Covid-19 policies.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53079624

Election 2019 pledges of UK broadband speeds and costs

The coronavirus pandemic has tested web access for workers and children connecting from home.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53079523

Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53074995

Europe pushes ahead with 'dune buggy' Mars rover

Airbus-UK wins a contract to advance the design of a robot for the Red Planet with four big wheels.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53062617

How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology

Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53067009

Coronavirus: What’s it like to start a new job when working remotely?

With many people working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, what’s it like to start a new job on a remote team?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52900325

Would you pay to Zoom Keanu Reeves or Star Trek's Riker?

Fifteen minutes on Zoom with Keanu Reeves has received bids of nearly $10,000 in a charity auction.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53064050

Apple faces two EU anti-competition probes

Firm is investigated for limiting app sales to its own store and imposing other rules on developers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53066518

Fortnite: Fans disappointed as event reaches capacity

Some 12 million gamers got into the much-anticipated event, but many more had to watch on Twitch.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53063488

Free internet to help poorer pupils study online

Vouchers are offered to help 10,000 families in England keep their children learning online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-53057767

Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps

Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53052395

Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service

WhatsApp Pay's introduction in Brazil comes ahead of expected launches in India, Indonesia and Mexico.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53059913

Amazon v EU: Has the online giant met its match?

The EU looks set to charge Amazon for anti-competitive behaviour.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53050716

Instagram 'will overtake Twitter as a news source'

A report finds Instagram doubled its news audience last year - and could overtake Twitter by 2021.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53050959

The AI powered app for buying clothes online

Buying clothes online has always been problematic because you can't see them for real or try them on.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52994075

Apple claims 'half a trillion dollars' App Store economy

Firm says it only took a cut from a fraction of the trade, but still faces anti-competition scrutiny.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53054355

Joe Wicks to scale back online PE classes to three days a week

The Body Coach is moving to a reduced timetable, saying he needs "a little bit of a break".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53052970

Former eBay staffers charged in cyber-stalking plot

The campaign is alleged to have included sending live cockroaches and a funeral wreath to bloggers critical of the firm.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53055351

Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps face further hitches

Norway has to halt use of its app and researchers report a major flaw in Australia's tool.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53051783

GitHub abandons 'master' and 'slave' terms to avoid row

Microsoft-owned GitHub is changing its default project names to avoid slavery-related terms.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53050955

Google: Missing Churchill photo mystery explained

Sir Winston Churchill's photograph was missing from Google's search data for several weeks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53050711

Gatwick drone arrests: Sussex Police pays out £200,000

Paul and Elaine Gait say they are "delighted to be vindicated" after a long fight for justice.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-53041256

Cherry Wilson: Should I remove or reply to my racist Facebook friend?

When someone you know starts posting racist stuff, what's the best way of dealing with it?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53000622

What is it like driving in a virtual Formula E race?

Omar Mehtab tries out the gaming rig allowing professional drivers to race against each other.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52978184

Coronavirus: Contact-tracing rumours debunked

We've been fact-checking misleading posts on social media about technology used to fight coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/53021722

Firm defends algorithm that 'spots women's orgasms'

The Cypress-based company said its intention was to help developers of sex tech.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53024123

Facebook's Giphy deal investigated by competition authority

Officials investigate whether Facebook owning Giphy is a problem for competition in the GIF market.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53024932

Robot breaks own bricklaying record and other news

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

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53010029

Riot Games executive resigns after 'abhorrent' George Floyd post

Ron Johnson posted a meme about George Floyd's criminal record on Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53025305

Coronavirus: Twitter removes more than 170,000 pro-China accounts

The social media platform identified Beijing-linked accounts that have been posting misinformation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53018455

PlayStation 5: Sony games chief says PS5 offers a paradigm shift

Sony's gaming chief says fast loading times, 3D audio and a new controller will all enhance play.

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George Floyd: Microsoft bars facial recognition sales to police

The firm's move follows similar announcements from IBM and Amazon and protests over police brutality.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53015468

PS5: PlayStation 5 console and games revealed

Sony reveals the design of its PS5 console and the first games that will be released on it.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53018000

The hidden detectors looking for guns and knives

Walk-through systems that can detect weapons are being rolled out, using a combination of AI and radar.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52734768

PlayStation 5: Sony kicks off launch with Spider-Man Mike Morales game

Sony reveals its roster of titles that will only be available for its new machine.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53008188

PimEyes facial recognition website 'could be used by stalkers'

A face-matching website that markets itself as a privacy tool has drawn fire from campaigners.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53007510

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare investigated over huge Xbox update

Some Xbox owners report having to install an 85GB file - more than twice the size it should be.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53008182

Zoom suspends account of US-based Chinese activists after Tiananmen meeting

The video conference app is already facing scrutiny over its security and privacy controls.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53003688

George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52989128

OECD: No deal on digital tax risks trade war

The international group has been overseeing talks on taxing US tech giants.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53001251

Coronavirus: Ministers consider NHS contact-tracing app rethink

A switch to the Google-Apple model is being considered, but developers believe it would be a mistake.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52995881

PlayStation 5: Sony to give gamers first look at new platform

The Japanese firm is due to unveil some of the highly anticipated PlayStation 5's games.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53000013

Developer warns VR headset damaged eyesight

Spending too long wearing a virtual reality headset could have implications for vision, doctor warns.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52992675

TikTok copycat removed from Google's Play Store

Zynn is facing accusations that it has been stealing content from other apps.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52997673

Reddit Ireland turns off at midnight to stop racist trolls

The group said it had to take the step because moderators had reached breaking point.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52992676

Tinder backlash over Black Lives Matter ban

Dozens of users complained they had been banned from the app for supporting the cause.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52994746

Coronavirus: Man jailed for 5G phone mast arson attack

Michael Whitty, 47, believed erroneous online theories linking the 5G phone masts to coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-52966950

'How my photo ended up breaking Android phones'

Gaurav Agrawal said the "magical evening" he captured last summer was never intended to cause harm.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52978884

Electric truck start-up Nikola takes on car giants

The market value of the firm has eclipsed Fiat even though it has yet to deliver a single truck.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52988086

Online tools to help you be more creative in lockdown

BBC Click's Kate Russell looks at the apps and websites that can boost your creativity.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52920909

George Floyd: Twitter to make Juneteenth a company holiday

Juneteenth is celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52975341

Babylon Health admits GP app suffered a data breach

The video call app allowed some patients to see recordings of others' sessions with medics.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52986629

Amazon removes T-shirt showing George Floyd death

The T-shirt, available on the US store, broke guidelines about depicting a crime scene.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52978193

Vodafone's UK network suffers problems

Subscribers are having problems making and receiving calls but can still text.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52986626

IBM abandons 'biased' facial recognition tech

But some question whether the gesture is largely symbolic, as it's not a major product for the firm.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52978191

Honda's global operations hit by cyber-attack

Car-maker says cyber attack has affected production, sales and development worldwide.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52982427

Internet sleuths name wrong man in police appeal

The man's home address was shared online after a video showed a cyclist hurting a child in the US.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52978880

Covid-19: Xbox Series X chief discusses pandemic launch plan

Phil Spencer shares details about how the virus is affecting Microsoft and the wider games industry.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52920908

Samsung: Court rejects Lee Jae-yong arrest warrant request

The decision comes after Lee Jae-yong was convicted in 2017 over a political and corporate scandal.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52960676

If it ain't broke: You share your oldest working gadgets

People share the oldest gadgets they still use, via social media.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52965974

The treasure trove hidden in discarded computers

Recycled rare earth magnets are one solution to the rising demand for minerals used in our tech.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52701851

Tesla battery supplier Catl says new design has one million-mile lifespan

Battery-maker Catl says it is ready to make a product that could power a car over 1.2 million miles.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52966178

Xbox Series X: Microsoft tailors launch plans for the pandemic

Xbox chief Phil Spencer explains how coronavirus has affected the console's release strategy.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52961835

Weird weather: Can computers solve UK puzzle?

A top climate scientist has called for more investment in climate computing.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52921479

Millbrook car testing site aims to 'stay ahead of the game'

The testing site used to film Top Gear and the James Bond film Casino Royale has turned 50

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52789161

Coronavirus: How map hacks and buttocks helped Taiwan fight Covid-19

Taiwan credits civic hackers and memes with helping keep down the coronavirus death toll.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52883838

How Bill Gates became the voodoo doll of Covid conspiracies

The ex-Microsoft head is currently the target of all kinds of outlandish theories and false claims.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52833706

Coronavirus face mask lights up with moving mouth shapes

A games designer creates a face mask that shows animated mouth shapes as you speak.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52944499

George Floyd: Reddit co-founder quits board and asks for black replacement

Alexis Ohanian says the move was inspired by protests over the death of George Floyd.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52941981

Elon Musk calls for 'break up' of Amazon

The entrepreneur condemned the online retailer after it rejected a book about coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52941394

Combat drone to compete against piloted plane

The US Air Force will pit an advanced autonomous aircraft against a piloted plane in tests.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52933958

Coronavirus: National Rail to offer 'busy station' alerts

Rail passengers will be warned if trains or stations are busy, to aid social distancing.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52937302

Whatever happened to the NHS contact-tracing app?

The app, first tested on the Isle of Wight, had been expected to be rolled out at the end of May.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52938660

Coronavirus: NHS contact-tracing app in place by end of month, says minister

The app will "be running as soon as we think it is robust", a government minister says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52931232

Jake Paul: YouTuber charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly

The 23 year old is charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly at a Scottsdale mall.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52929321

‘Venus flytrap hand’ has gentle touch 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-52833549

Is coronavirus changing the world of cleaning?

Hi-tech cleaning products are being offered to tackle coronavirus, but are they better than soap and water?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52703044

Medics call for action on social media Covid-19 'infodemic'

Hard-hitting testimony by medics highlights the damage being done to frontline healthcare.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52920787

Facebook removes 'inauthentic' George Floyd groups

Some had previously focused on coronavirus, 5G conspiracies and support for US President Donald Trump.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52924267

K-pop fans drown out #WhiteLivesMatter hashtag

Use of the tag has increased as a response to the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52922035

Gaming 'hero' retires at 23 due to ill-health

Jian Zihao says physical and mental health problems have caused him to quit e-sports.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52920786

Apple tracks looters who steal iPhones

Messages that appear on stolen phones suggest the authorities are also being alerted.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52903677

Social media firms fail to act on Covid-19 fake news

A study indicates that 90% of misinformation reported to Facebook and Twitter remains online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52903680

Snapchat stops promoting Donald Trump's account due to 'racial violence'

The social network says it will drop Trump from Discover over 'racial violence and injustice'.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52912884

George Floyd death: Anti-racism sites hit by wave of cyber-attacks

Amid the US civil unrest, advocacy groups are hit by attacks designed to knock them offline.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52912881

Coronavirus: France's virus-tracing app 'off to a good start'

France's digital minister says 600,000 people installed the app in its first hours of release.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52905448

Google takes down app that removes Chinese software

Remove China Apps was developed by an Indian company, amid rising tension between the two nations.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52903672

OK Beeb: BBC voice assistant will learn regional accents

A male northern voice is the BBC's initial choice for its voice assistant, in the testing phase.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52891155

Is your boss spying on you as you work from home?

Demand for software which monitor employees has surged in the US in recent weeks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52833547

Google in $5bn lawsuit for tracking in 'private' mode

The search engine giant says it is upfront about what data is collected when users browse incognito.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52887340

US challenges 'unfair' tech taxes in the UK and EU

The investigation will look at plans for new digital taxes in 10 jurisdictions, including the UK.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52896266

Android: Why this photo is bricking some phones

An atmospheric landscape photograph set as wallpaper seems to confuse the handsets.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52891650

Indian app hunts out Chinese software on phones

Remove China Apps was developed by an Indian firm, amid rising tension between the two nations.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52892796

George Floyd protests: Twitter bans over #DCBlackout hoax

A "blackout" that never happened and a fake "left-wing" account are among those banned.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52891149

Facebook faces further backlash over Trump post

Civil rights leaders say Mark Zuckerberg sets a "dangerous precedent" by leaving the post up.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52877801

Can Zoom turn popularity into profit?

The video conference company may have become ubiquitous during lockdowns but that has brought new challenges.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52884782

Asia's fishermen and farmers go digital during virus

Farming communities in South East Asia are embracing online selling for the first time during lockdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52767227

Coronavirus: What's it like to be laid off over Zoom?

Being made redundant is rarely pleasant, but is it worse finding out via a video call?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52830257

Grindr removes 'ethnicity filter' after complaints

The LGBT app says it has a "zero-tolerance policy for racism" and will remove the filter.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52886167

George Floyd death: Jake Paul denies looting Arizona mall

The social media star told followers he was only at the protest to create content for his YouTube.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52877511

Facebook staff anger over Trump post

They say they are ‘ashamed’ that a controversial post by the President was not removed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52880151

George Floyd: Anonymous hackers re-emerge amid US unrest

As the US is engulfed in civil unrest, the masked hackers are being credited with new action.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52879000

Google delays Android 11 launch

The launch of the latest version of the Android operating system had been due to take place on Wednesday.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52877792

KSI: 'I wanted to make my parents proud through YouTube'

The YouTuber says his mum and dad initially wanted him to become a doctor or lawyer.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52851656

Drones keep a close eye on Australia’s wildlife

Thermal imaging is helping to monitor and survey Australia's wildlife even in remote areas.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52833548