Gaming addiction classified as disorder by WHO

The World Health Organisation will include gaming addiction in its disease bible for first time.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42541404

Ripple becomes second most valuable crypto-coin

Deals with banks and credit card firms drive a rise in the value of the Ripple crypto-currency

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42541390

Pokemon Go game set to launch in China

The monster-catching game is set to make its debut in China - the world's largest mobile market

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LeEco chairman Jia Yueting defies demand to return to China

The debt-laden Chinese technology firm has struggled after expanding fast into many sectors

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42538705

WeChat denies 'storing' chat histories

It follows criticism from Chinese businessman Li Shufu who accused the messaging app of spying.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42541400

Iran protests: Telegram and Instagram restricted

Telegram and Instagram have been restricted but President Rouhani says Iranians have right to protest.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42529576

Logan Paul: Outrage over YouTuber's dead body video

Six million people watched the film showing Logan Paul finding an apparent suicide victim in Japan.

from BBC News - Technology http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42538495