Monday, 30 September 2019

Japan's last pagers beep for the final time

At their peak, pagers were used by more than 10m people in Japan - but just 1,500 subscribers remained.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49888869

Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans

A two-year trial found an improvement in symptoms for military veterans with PTSD.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49880915

'Sadfishing' social media warning from school heads

Schools report growing worries about young people being tricked by emotional appeals online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-49883030

Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49725741

Full-fibre broadband: What is it and how does it work?

Boris Johnson says everyone in the UK should have fast full-fibre broadband, but what is it?

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49253071

UK internet use peaks at 21:00 on Wednesdays, ONS says

The Office for National Statistics has begun to analyse internet data use for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49880018

TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton: Cryptocurrency auctioned by police

Elliott Gunton demanded payment in cryptocurrency, in a bid to hide his criminal activity from police.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-49880630