Social media firms 'must tackle grooming'

Charity demands action after 5,000 online grooming offences were recorded by police in 18 months.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47410520

YouTube bans comments on videos of children

The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47408969

'Useless slimming pills face fake Amazon reviews' fine

A company that sold "ineffective" fat-fighting herbal supplements is facing a $12.8m (£9.6m) fine.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47401661

Google must provide details on Nest microphone error

Three US senators write to Google, asking questions about the hidden microphone in Nest devices.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47401540

Broadband speed must be revealed to customers

Regulator Ofcom says providers must offer "clear, honest" information to consumers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47401539

Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax

The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47393510

Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer during regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47280513