Sunday, 30 June 2019

Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48816459

Social media: Church of England unveils online guidelines

Social media has "downsides" but also helps to "share the good news of Jesus Christ", the Church says.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48821216

Saturday, 29 June 2019

How apps power Hong Kong's 'leaderless' protests

Huge group chats with real-time voting let demonstrators decide what steps to take next.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48802125

Trump lets US firms trade with Huawei

The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48810070

Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters

Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-48791920

Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48527308

Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion

Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48794418