Russian-bought Facebook ads 'seen by 10 million in US'

Most adverts focused on "divisive" issues like immigration and gun rights, the company said.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41484738

Fresh twist in Facebook data transfer row

The European Court of Justice will now investigate whether Facebook's data transfers are legal or not.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41482201

Companies face 50m euro fines in Germany for hate speech

Critics have said that the law may lead to accidental censorship.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41483412

Microsoft axes Groove Music service

The company's latest attempt to rival Spotify and Apple's iTunes will close in December.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41483492

Equifax raises the impact of US data breach

The credit report giant now estimates an extra 2.5 million US customers may have been affected.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41474329

Amber Rudd accuses tech giants of 'sneering' at politicians

The home secretary says Silicon Valley should stop "sneering" at her attempts to fight terrorism online.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41463401

Nissan's sweat-sensing car seat signals dehydration

The prototype design could save road accidents caused by dehydration, the firm suggests.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41466602