Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53619287

Twitter hack: Florida teenager arrested

A teenager has been arrested over the hijacking of high-profile Twitter accounts in the US.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53617198

Coronavirus: Scotland developing its own contact-tracing app

It follows the failure of an NHS-branded app in England, which was trialled on the Isle of Wight.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53608111

Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news

Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-53604477

Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam

Twitter says employees were tricked into handing over credentials to the cyber-attackers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53607374

Twitter bans ex-KKK leader David Duke

He was permanently suspended for repeatedly violating Twitter's "hateful conduct" rules.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53608106

Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores

The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53577074

League of Legends European Championship cancels Saudi deal after backlash

Fans of the esports league say they were right to highlight Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53594150

Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53596192

Amazon, Facebook and Apple thriving in lockdown

Apple and Amazon saw sales surge during lockdown, while the number of Facebook users jumped.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53602596

What you need to become an internet streaming star

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53496475

Hackers post fake stories on real news sites 'to discredit Nato'

Researchers say articles on genuine sites were replaced with ones that matched Russia's interests.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53594440

Covid-19: Tracing app released for NI

Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to have a contact tracing app.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-53599514

Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants?

Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53594218

Five key moments from the big tech grilling

The heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google faced accusations of bias and unfair competition.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53592751

TikTok launches £54m fund for European creators to make videos

The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53593338

Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time

The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53594435

Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53590457

Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot poised for launch

The one-tonne vehicle will search for signs of Martian life and prepare rocks to send home to Earth.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53584405

Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53583941

Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-53420168

TikTok blasts 'copycat' Facebook as US starts probe

The Chinese-owned firm pens a fierce defence of its role in the US as it faces fresh scrutiny.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53585066

Google offers refunds after smart glasses stop working

The North Focals smart glasses will lose all special features, but customers will get refunds.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53581762

Wiley permanently suspended by Twitter over anti-Semitism

Twitter was accused of inaction and delay over anti-Semitic remarks posted by the music star.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53581771

Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media

Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53579089

Madonna's Instagram account flagged for spreading misinformation

The pop star was censured for sharing a video about a coronavirus conspiracy theory.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53579039

Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53557576

'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England

A website offering £50 bike repair vouchers from the government did not work for about four hours.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53576008

Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53563601

How much power does tech 'big four' have?

Regulators are scrutinising Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. How much power do the 'big four' hold?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53575974

Bringing Mars back to Earth

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53553623

Reprimand for Wish over nipple tassel ad on BBC recipe app

The ASA says adverts that appeared across Google and BBC apps were likely to cause offence.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53571812

Tech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress

The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53571562

MacKenzie Scott donates $1.7bn since Amazon boss divorce

The charity donations by the novelist follow her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53574954

Technology conference CES going digital for 2021

The conference was one of the last to be held in-person in 2020 before pandemic hit.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53567682

National Trust joins victims of Blackbaud hack

The charity says a database containing details of its volunteers and fundraisers has been affected.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53567699

Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post

US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53567681

Sainsbury's to try out virtual queuing system

A phone app will enable shoppers to avoid long waits in socially distanced queues outside stores.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53569086

Wiley: Rapper abuses Jewish critics on Facebook

The grime artist posts new inflammatory comments amid criticism over his previous anti-Semitic rant.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53560502

Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53553580

Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery

Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53559116

Could a headset train your brain to relax?

A headset that can measure your brain's reaction to images could improve mental health.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53245567

Facebook takes the EU to court over privacy spat

The social media giant says EU investigators have unnecessarily demanded sensitive information.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53558947

Wiley: Anti-Semitism row prompts 48-hour Twitter boycott

Public figures join a protest aimed at alleged "inaction" over posts by grime music artist Wiley.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53553573

Garmin services returning after alleged cyber-attack

The popular GPS brand appears to be partly up and running after a weekend-long outage.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53553576

Fortnite's British teenage millionaire: One year later

Jaden ‘Wolfiez’ Ashman from Essex is the youngest esports player ever to win a million dollars.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53519098

How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53544505

Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53525018

Wiley: Priti Patel probes Twitter and Instagram delay in removing 'appalling' posts

The home secretary says anti-Semitic posts should be taken off Twitter and Instagram more quickly.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53544902

Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53550144

Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53549450

No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage

The video-call boom means that, months into the pandemic, it is still hard to buy many webcam models.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53506401

3D hand tracking wristband and other technology news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53432853

Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53518008

Blackbaud Hack: Aberystwyth university's data attacked in global hack

Aberystwyth University has told students that "no bank account or credit card details were taken"

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53534177

Garmin smartwatch users cannot get hands on data

The firm has not yet confirmed whether it was a ransomware attack, as many are reporting.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53531178

QAnon: TikTok blocks QAnon conspiracy theory hashtags

TikTok has blocked hashtags relating to QAnon conspiracy theory, but videos about it remain on the site.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53528400

Blackbaud hack: More UK universities confirm breach

More than 20 universities and charities confirm they lost data in the ransomware hack.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53528329

Intel's next-generation 7nm chips delayed until 2022

The chip-maker is exploring contingency plans following delays developing its future chips.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53525710

Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay

The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53524845

Shopify: The tech giant you may have never heard of

Canada's Shopify provides websites for other firms looking to sell online and it is expanding rapidly.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53304241

UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space

The UK says the Russian satellite launched "a projectile with the characteristics of a weapon".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53518238

Halo Infinite Xbox Series X trailer divides fans

Some were disappointed by the game's graphics, but there was praise for a new grappling hook weapon.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53510582

Coronavirus: Northern Ireland contact tracing app to launch next week

Northern Ireland will be the first part of the UK to have a contact tracing app

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-53518999

Halo Infinite: Studio hopes to 'get it right' for Xbox Series X

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer and head of 343 Industries Bonnie Ross speak to the BBC.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53519699

Blackbaud Hack: Universities lose data to ransomware attack

At least five UK universities and one in Canada were affected by attack on a cloud computing provider.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53516413

Apple co-founder sues YouTube over Bitcoin scam

Steve Wozniak says the reliance on algorithms to stop such scams is not working.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53512569

University of York: Hackers who stole data get ransom payment

The firm that manages data for the University of York confirms it was the victim of a cyber attack.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-53497959

Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53510574

Facebook: Trump posts misleading ad using Ukraine photo

The US president posts an ad purporting to show violence in the US - but the image is from Ukraine.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53500610

India coronavirus: Online classes expose extent of digital divide

The pandemic has forced education to move online, but many students are struggling to cope.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53471749

China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53504797

China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53509651

Premier League club almost lost £1m to hackers - report

A Premier League club was close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/53507070

Tesla growth continues despite economic upheaval

The resilience of Elon Musk's electric car maker is in contrast to rivals, which have seen sales plunge.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53507269

OneWeb: Minister overrode warning about £400m investment

MPs will probe a £400m investment in the satellite firm after a top civil servant warned of financial risk.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53506960

QAnon: What is it and where did it come from?

Twitter has announced a crackdown on a fringe conspiracy theory. What is it all about?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/53498434

Apple digs in over its App Store fees

Firm says its sales cut is similar to other online stores and less than publishers give up offline.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53500593

Slack makes EU antitrust claim against Microsoft over Teams

Work messaging platform Slack says bundling Teams in Office 365 gives Microsoft an unfair advantage.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53503710

Elon Musk briefly becomes fifth-richest person

Tesla’s soaring share price means Mr Musk also gained the option of accessing $2.1bn worth of stock.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53500252

Facebook and Instagram to examine racist algorithms

It says it has listened to concerns that its products and policies do not treat everyone equally.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53498685

QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53495316

Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery

Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53485569

US report accuses China of 'digital authoritarianism'

It says the US is on the brink of a precipice where it could lose control of the digital sphere.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53490042

Facebook labels Trump and Biden posts on voting in US 2020 election

The social media site has faced criticism for not doing enough to tackle misinformation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53490043

Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China

A hidden message about Hong Kong has led to a game being taken offline.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-53488011

Huawei: UK 'not strong-armed' by US into 5G ban, says Raab

Mike Pompeo says UK took "sovereign" decision to exclude Chinese firm out of its national interest.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53489610

Apple's 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers

The "zero climate impact" promise covers both its own operations and those of its suppliers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53485560

Twitter hack: Exchange 'blocked 1,000 Bitcoin transactions'

Currency exchange Coinbase says it prevented about $280,000 of bitcoin reaching hackers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53485170

Rapper Logic signs exclusive deal with Twitch

He says he'll use the platform to help fans "unwind and laugh and smile".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53483491

Coronavirus: The stress of leading a start-up through the pandemic

Finding investors is the key for start-ups and during the pandemic that has become harder than ever.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53366436

Coronavirus: Harmful lies spread easily due to lack of UK law

MPs say the government must publish a draft bill to tackle online harms by the autumn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53480226

Customised 3D printed masks: A more comfortable fit?

A research project is looking at how to make bespoke masks which could benefit health workers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53432848

TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53476117

UK music fans snap up 65,000 cassettes in 2020

Cassette sales have doubled year on year but still represent a "tiny fraction" of music sales.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53472748

Delivery giant to hire 10,500 amid UK online shopping surge

Germany's Hermes says it will invest £100m in the UK after a surge in online shopping during lockdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53477395

Linkin Park take action after Donald Trump retweet

A video featuring the band's song In The End, shared on Twitter, has since been disabled.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53469855

Uber drivers launch legal battle over 'favouritism'

A union wants the company to be more transparent about how the data it collects affects drivers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53473096

TikTok 'not under Chinese government's thumb'

A senior company official tells the BBC that it would refuse any request for data from China.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53469766

Google Pixel Buds: 'Hissing' bugs those with good hearing

Several wearers have complained of "hissing" and distortion in Google's premium earbuds.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53445771

TikTok's UK headquarters in doubt amid US pressure

Uncertainty over the Chinese video sharing app comes as tension mounts between the UK and China.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53462918

Apps help orthopaedic patients prepare for surgery

The coronavirus pandemic has meant healthcare systems having to delay non-emergency surgery.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53348680

Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations

Russia's representative in the UK also dismisses suggestions of interference in British politics.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53458122

Email charges: 'They've got you over a barrel'

Ofcom say it is concerned some people are "not being treated fairly" in email address charges.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53442244

The Addenbrooke's Hospital app giving patients who cannot talk a voice

The hospital-developed program lets ill patients who cannot speak the chance to interact with staff.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-53444739

Can this high intensity interval bike boost your workout?

The bike uses interval training to optimise your exercise, but what is it like to use?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53408345

Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada CEO's assistant charged with his murder

The body of Fahim Saleh was found decapitated and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53452034

Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems

The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53455092

Teens ride hired Tees Valley e-scooters on A19

A government pilot of hired e-scooters is being trialled across the Tees Valley area.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-53447777

Twitter hack: 130 accounts targeted in attack

Two days after the hack, Twitter says it is still checking if private data was compromised.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53445090

Beetle-mounted camera streams insect adventures

Researchers have developed a tiny lightweight video camera that can be carried by a beetle.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53445772

Germans hand police too much data, court rules

Several laws should be rewritten to better protect people's privacy, the constitutional court says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53443669

US tech and film 'collaborating' with China - Barr

Such dealings with Beijing risk undermining the liberal order, the US attorney general says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53434147

British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn

British Airways is permanently grounding its jumbo jets which are nicknamed "the queen of the skies".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53426886

Netflix warns of slowdown after subscriber surge

The company has already added nearly as many subscribers as it did in all of 2019.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53435858

Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'

Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53428303

Coronavirus: TikTok deletes 29,000 rule-breaking videos

But the short-video app says it has seen "low levels" of coronavirus misinformation this year.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53436774

UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases

Despite rising unemployment numbers, some sectors are still seeing a demand for new workers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53438262

Research robot helps with housework and other news

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

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53348681

What sort of future does the conference industry have?

Running conferences was a giant business before Covid-19, now the industry is looking for a new direction.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53279226

Twitter hack: FBI investigates major attack

Hackers managed to hijack official accounts of high-profile US figures in an apparent Bitcoin scam.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53439585

The Benjamin Netanyahu Twitter hack that never was

Politicians and celebrities have had their accounts hijacked but not, apparently, Benjamin Netanyahu.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53433894

Wayfair: The false conspiracy about a furniture firm and child trafficking

It's gone global, and involves a US-based furniture company and unfounded allegations of human trafficking.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53416247

Vodafone calls for 5G auction to be scrapped

It cites the need to strip out Huawei equipment coupled with economic uncertainty as reasons

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53430599

Twitter hack: What went wrong and why it matters

The social network may have secured accounts, but it could still face aftershocks from the attack.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53428304

Coronavirus: Russian hackers target Covid-19 vaccine research

The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53429506

'Almost certain' Russians sought to interfere in 2019 UK election - Raab

The UK government publishes a report on a leaked document used by Labour at the 2019 general election.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53433523

Russia 'interference' report to be published

The intelligence watchdog will give its findings on alleged involvement in an election and the Brexit vote.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53428246

UK electrical waste mountain growing

Households and businesses in the UK are producing 1.45 million tonnes of electrical waste a year.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53418758

Gadget-makers face ban on easy-to-guess passwords

UK government also proposes manufacturers inform buyers how long security updates will be provided for.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53421658

Companies hope to avoid 'catastrophic' EU data-transfer ruling

A Facebook privacy case in Europe's top court could have major implications for companies worldwide.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53418898

‘A powerful story’ - Giancarlo Esposito on Far Cry 6 role

Games publisher Ubisoft has revealed plans for its biggest titles for the coming year.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53419455

Elon Musk and Bill Gates 'hacked' in apparent Bitcoin scam

Posts have appeared on a number of Twitter accounts requesting transfers in the cryptocurrency.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53425822

Amazon warns Alexa Echo Buds earphones pose overheating safety risk

The company sent an email asking customers to check their earphone software has been updated.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53422863

Google launches hieroglyphics translator powered by AI

Fabricius uses machine learning to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs via an online tool.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53420320

Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York

Fahim Saleh, 33, who co-founded Gokada and Pathao, was found dead in his flat.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53416518

Tesla's 'Autopilot' misleading, Germany rules

A German court has told Tesla to stop making some claims about its 'Autopilot' driver assistance.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53418069

TikTok fined for mishandling child data in South Korea

The regulator said the app collected children's data without consent from legal guardians.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53418077

Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53416206

OnlyFans: 'I started selling sexy photos online after losing my job'

The number of people signing up to sell adult content online has spiked during coronavirus.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53338019

UK's Huawei 5G network ban 'disappointing and wrong'

China's ambassador to the UK hits out at the move to exclude Huawei from Britain's 5G networks.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53412678

Could the US or UK be the next countries to ban TikTok?

With the short-video app already banned in India, Sophia Smith Galer looks at whether the UK or the US could be next.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53405538

Rare Super Mario becomes highest-selling video game

The auctioned game, still in its original 1985 packaging, sold to an anonymous bidder for $114,000.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53402067

Amazon's hand-washing policy in spotlight

As part of legal action brought by workers in New York, Amazon's policy on toilet breaks is debated.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53402066

Huawei: What does the ban mean for you?

Restrictions on use of Huawei's kit are set to slow down the rollout of 5G and perhaps broadband too.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53407096

Huawei UK 5G ban 'should happen sooner'

Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith calls the Chinese telecoms firm a 'risk' to national security.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53402694

Ocado says switch to online shopping is permanent

The online grocer saw "years of growth in months" amid the lockdown and says the retail world has changed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53402767

Huawei 5G kit must be removed from UK by 2027

The government is also banning telecoms firms from buying new Huawei 5G kit after 31 December.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53403793

Facebook 'scam hostage' freed after year in Nigeria

The 46-year-old woman from Washington DC was held for more than a year and lost $48,000, police say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53390397

Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'

The money, to be channelled through a fund for India, will be used to bolster digital infrastructure.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-53391466

Female gamers are on the rise in the 'world capital of gaming'

Female gamers in Asia are growing at a faster rate than their male rivals in online video games.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53245123

How to upgrade your bike into an electric bicycle

If you already own a bicycle but want the benefits of an e-bike, a new kit may provide the solution.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53348679

The perfume makers that can't smell a thing

Perfumers are using AI to create millions of scents, but will it replace the traditional methods?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53189292

UK's first e-scooter trial starts in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is the first place to allow e-scooters in a bid to ease pressure on public transport.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-53397217

Nicole Thea: Pregnant social media star dies with unborn son

A statement says the 24-year-old had named her child Reign with her partner Boga.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53386766

Social media firms 'must do more' to tackle racism

Match of the Day 2 pundit Jermaine Jenas says social media companies must do more following the news that Wilfried Zaha received racist abuse online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/53385173

Ubisoft: Sexual misconduct probe sees three senior heads resign

Three more top executives at game-maker Ubisoft step down as the company investigates allegations.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53391689

ISIS 'still evading detection on Facebook', report says

A new report finds ISIS-linked groups are using a number of tactics to hide content from moderation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53389657

Huawei: BT says 'impossible' to remove all firm's kit in under 10 years

On Tuesday, the UK government is expected to announce deadlines to stop using the Chinese firm's kit.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53388805

Beyond Zoom: The future of virtual meetings

Chris Fox explores how virtual reality could become the office of the future.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53386674

How video is challenging the traditional CV

Personal videos are increasingly being used in the job application process.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53364006

Labour joins Facebook advert boycott over 'hateful material'

The party says it will not advertise on the site "in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter" movement.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53380589

Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier

The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53341080

Coronavirus: How can we make post-pandemic cities smarter?

Will the "anthropause" brought on by lockdowns make our cities greener, cleaner and quieter in future?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53192469

TikTok: Amazon says email asking staff to remove app 'sent in error'

Earlier, the company had asked staff to remove the TikTok app from phones over "security risks."

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53370736

'I left Smile Bank today due to the ongoing outage'

Smile Bank customers have been unable to access their accounts for days due to an ongoing outage.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53361580

Apple apps collapse as Facebook takes blame

Apps which integrate with Facebook's software were unusable for a while, thanks to a code change.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53363584

Twitter boss donates $3m to basic universal income project

Jack Dorsey is backing a plan to help "close the wealth and income" gap for citizens in 16 US cities.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53363585

How trickery makes video calls more personal

Microsoft says superimposing callers in the same virtual space makes chats more natural.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53367996

Thousands flock to Neverspoons pub app

An app designed to highlight independent pubs has risen to the top of the Google Play free app chart.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53363826

Android 10 adopted faster than any other version, Google says

Google's latest Android version was installed on more devices, faster - but is still behind iOS.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53364595

TikTok halts Hong Kong access after security law

Popular short video app TikTok has blocked access in Hong Kong as it comes under increasing scrutiny.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53358669

Instagram to block LGBT 'conversion therapy' services

It comes amid calls for the government to act on a two-year-old promise to make the practice illegal.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53339589

Why Hollywood needs computer games tech more than ever

The same technology that runs computer games is increasingly popular for making films and television.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51799504

TikTok deleted 49 million 'rule-breaking' videos

A quarter of the deleted videos contained adult nudity or sexual acts.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53352664

Elon Musk says full self-driving Tesla tech 'very close'

A future software update could activate full "level-five" autonomy in cars, the Tesla founder says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53349313

'UK faces mobile blackouts if Huawei 5G ban imposed by 2023'

BT and Vodafone warn that users will face days without a mobile signal if a 2023 ban is imposed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53349021

Facebook bans 'Roger Stone disinformation network'

The ally of US President Donald Trump was convicted of lying to Congress.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53347793

Ninja returns to YouTube to stream Fortnite

Fortnite star Ninja has returned to streaming after leaving Mixer.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/53346120

UK universities comply with China internet limits

But universities reject that tests on online learning in China are accepting "censorship".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-53341217

Loot boxes: I blew my parents' savings gaming on Fifa

How one teenager spent nearly £3,000 on his "addiction" to video game loot boxes.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53337020

Smartwatch hack could send fake pill reminders to patients

Researchers find a software security flaw that could easily be abused by hackers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53333633

The tech behind Virgin Orbit's mission to space

Marc Cieslak looks at how Virgin Orbit plans to launch its rockets from a plane.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53264416

Facebook civil-rights record hammered in own review

Activists are left "frustrated and angry" by Facebook's approach, a two-year civil-rights audit finds.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53333626

How the US caught flashy Nigerian Instagrammers 'with $40m'

Dubai has extradited "mrwoodbery" and "hushpuppi" to the US to face cyber money fraud charges.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53309873

The spying game: China's global network

The latest controversy around Huawei has shone a spotlight on the murky world of Chinese espionage.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53329005

Digital divide: Six children sharing one phone for homework

Research has shown an estimated million children have no adequate access to devices or the internet.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-53323405

TikTok algorithm promoted 'sickening' anti-Semitic meme

Nearly 100 videos of an offensive song were viewed more than 6m times before TikTok took action.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53327890

New video format 'halves data use of 4K and 8K TVs'

The H.266 standard was developed by Apple, Microsoft and Huawei, but faces competition.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53322755

4G internet balloons take off over Kenya

The service has been delayed for two years but is now being rushed out to help in the coronavirus crisis.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53321007

Coronavirus: Drone display says 'thanks' to key workers

The light show in South Korea also reminded people to wash their hands.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53324833

TikTok: Chinese app may be banned in US, says Pompeo

US Secretary of State hints that Chinese apps - like TikTok - could be targeted.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53319955

Royal Mail trials refitted black cab electric vans

The project will start in Birmingham and gradually extend to other areas of the country.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53321006

Microsoft and Zoom join Hong Kong data 'pause'

Firms join others in saying they are not currently complying with government requests for user data.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53320715

US to withdraw visas for foreign students if classes moved fully online

Some foreign students may need to move to a university with in-person classes to stay in the US.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53315651

How to have a big night out by staying in

Kate Russell has tips on where to watch Broadway musicals, opera and top comedy performances online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53264415

Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world

His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53311792

Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online

There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53311794

TikTok to exit Hong Kong market ‘within days’

The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53317015

'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers

Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53056585

Hong Kong: Facebook and WhatsApp 'pause' police help

Hong Kong police requests for user information are halted as Facebook assesses human rights issues.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53308582

Nintendo condemns alleged abuse in Smash Bros community

The Super Smash Bros maker condemns 'absolutely impermissible' behaviour in its competitive scene.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53308579

Drone and light aircraft in 'near miss' outside Perth

The drone put those on board the aircraft in danger as it flew in restricted airspace near Perth, police say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-53310299

Black Lives Matter: Can viral videos stop police brutality?

Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-53239123

Last of Us 2 developer condemns death threats and harassment

People who work for game developer Naughty Dog have revealed abusive messages they've received.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53308838

Reddit and LinkedIn to stop copying iPhone clipboards

Both apps were found to be regularly looking at the clipboards.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53305388

Huawei: UK government weighs up UK ban of Chinese firm's products

The National Cyber Security Centre has presented its report into the Chinese firm to government.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53306809

Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool rolls out rental e-scooter trial

One hundred rental e-scooters will be available in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-53272688

Robotic scientists will 'speed up discovery'

Robotic scientists could speed up scientific discovery, while human scientists work from home, developers say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53029854

Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan

The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53303364

Meet the socially distant robot scientist

While the research labs have been locked down, one robotic scientist has continued experimenting 24/7.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53197621

The gaming boss who gets addicted to the games

Andrew Day, the CEO of games developer Keywords Studios, tries not to play the titles himself.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53248321

Minecraft: Lockdown lesson recreates ancient island tomb

The video game Minecraft becomes the perfect inspiration for some home schooling on Bronze Age history.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53239650

Coronavirus: Why Singapore turned to wearable contact-tracing tech

The TraceTogether Token is designed to make an app more effective, but worries privacy campaigners.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53146360

Can a BBC reporter make better pizza than a machine?

Picnic's machine is able to put together 300 pizzas an hour, but can a human make something tastier?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53251038

Dad horrified at £4,642 gaming app bill

A father who paid £4.99 for his daughter to use a smartphone app was shocked to find a £4,642 bill.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53272411

UK government takes £400m stake in satellite firm OneWeb

The UK helps rescue company from bankruptcy as part of a plan to replace the EU's Galileo sat-nav system.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53279783

Reckful: Tributes paid after gaming star's death

Streaming platform Twitch said it was "devastated" at the loss of a "streaming pioneer".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53277733

Coronavirus: A lockdown journey from couch to kettlebells

Sometimes life throws you curveballs - and at the moment they're shaped like kettlebell weights.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53151298

BBC Sport website at 20: How the site has changed over the past two decades

To mark the BBC Sport website's 20th anniversary, we look back at how the changing needs of sports fans helped shape its history.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/53222101

Humanoid robot set for film role and other tech news

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

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53178465

Top tips for making sure what you're seeing online is legitimate

Members of the BBC's disinformation team offer tips on how to verify photos and videos.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-52996401

George Floyd: Twitter drops 'master', 'slave' and 'blacklist'

The social media platform along with JPMorgan are the latest firms to address their internal language.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53273923

Zuckerberg hits back at Facebook boycott

An advertising boycott wants Facebook to do more about hate speech and misinformation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53273480

TikTok's Boogaloo extremism problem

Extremists have found a home on Tiktok, and the platform is working out what to do about it.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53269361

Finding the 'invisible' millions who are not on maps

How open map data is filling in the world's missing maps and helping trace the spread of disease.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52650856

The Rock ranks as Instagram's 'most valuable star'

Film star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson can charge more than $1m for a sponsored post, analysts say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53261043

Zuckerberg: Advertisers will be back to Facebook 'soon enough'

Facebook's chief dismisses claims in leaked comments that the ads boycott poses a financial threat.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53262860

Katie Price discusses online abuse with MPs

The former model and reality TV star talks about her experiences as MPs launch a new inquiry.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53261907

PS5 and Xbox Series X: Next-gen game NBA 2K21 costs £5 more

2K Games is the first publisher to reveal it will charge more for a PS5 and Xbox Series X title.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53264059

Google's Fitbit takeover probed by EU regulators

The EU questions whether Google's takeover of Fitbit will harm competition or give it too much data.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53264058

Hundreds arrested as crime comms system cracked

Police forces across Europe collaborated on the UK's "most significant" law enforcement operation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53263310

Facebook flaw let 5,000 developers gather personal data

About 5,000 app developers were about to access personal data after their rights had expired.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53263047

Tesla overtakes Toyota to become world's most valuable car maker

Shares in the electric carmaker have surged, giving it a market value of $209bn.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53257933

Loot boxes: Lords call for 'immediate' gambling regulation

Loot boxes, skins and player packs should be regulated immediately, says a Lords committee.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53253195

Ms Marvel: Trailblazing Muslim superhero goes gaming

Marvel's first Islamic superhero will play a leading role in the forthcoming Avengers video game.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53238861

E-scooters' UK speed limit 'shocks' blindness charity

Experts issue warnings about lax rules ahead of e-scooters becoming legal this coming weekend.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53253194

Lego pulls ads on Facebook over 'hate speech'

The toy company says social-media platforms must end hate speech, discrimination and misinformation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53249012

YouTube cuts off Shane Dawson's ad money

The vlogger will no longer be able to monetise his content, after a series of offensive videos.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53248775

Google buys smart glasses company North

Despite the failure of Google Glass to go mass market, the tech giant remains keen on smart glasses.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53235301

Crucible: Amazon pulls 'boring' big-budget video game

Amazon Games' first big release is put back into "beta" after bad reviews and player feedback.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53250389

Coronavirus: Data needed quicker to target local outbreaks, say doctors

The call from doctors follows a lockdown in Leicester, amid a rise in Covid-19 cases.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53244626