FCC closes virus upload loophole on its website

Digital defences on the site have been improved after users found it was possible to upload malware.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41124831

Tech Tent: cars, drones and the voice-controlled fridge

This week's Tech Tent checks out gadgets great and small.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41127174

Jail term for US man who illegally shared nuclear tech

US man given two years in jail for recruiting experts and sharing sensitive information with China.

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Amazon faces lawsuit over 'faulty' eclipse glasses

A couple say they suffered injuries from wearing glasses bought from the site for the US solar eclipse.

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Samsung gets self-driving car permit in California

The hi-tech firm will use the permit to test control systems for driverless cars.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41122102

Inefficient vacuum cleaner sales banned

Those using more than 900 watts and emitting more than 80 decibels are now banned in Europe's shops.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41119355

Canadian university loses $10m in phishing scam

Phishing cons staff into making payments into a fraudulently created account.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41116177