Germany starts enforcing hate speech law
Social media firms face huge fines if they let hate speech linger on their networks, warn German authorities. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lvH6Sq
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How Do You Vote? 50 Million Google Images Give a Clue
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Ci5LoM
Tax internet firms over extremist content, says Ben Wallace
Tech giants are "ruthless profiteers" who are failing to fight terrorism, the security minister says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BXa9oZ
Police shoot dead man after alleged Call of Duty 'swatting' hoax
The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CqyxAg
Tesla the Car Is a Household Name. Long Ago, So Was Nikola Tesla.
By JOHN F. WASIK from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CoUtMn
The man who can't face the internet
One man's quest to keep his image off the internet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pTfAUl
New Year Honours 2018: AI chief Demis Hassabis made CBE
The chief executive of DeepMind is recognised on the New Year Honours list. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EdVK9o
Dealing With Destructive System Updates
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ClhX4R
Contact made with 'missing' Angolan satellite
Data links to Angola's first communications satellite have been restored after it went missing for two days from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cm8Q40
US says Romanians hacked Washington DC police cameras
The alleged attack took place in Washington DC just days before Donald Trump's inauguration. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lpvCzL
YouTube app removed from Amazon Fire TV kit early
Amazon Fire TV devices now point people towards the YouTube website instead. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zLYmIe
San Francisco’s Skyline, Now Inexorably Transformed by Tech
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Ecpl3g
Bookstore Chains, Long in Decline, Are Undergoing a Final Shakeout
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BQNSZO
Apple apologies for slowing iPhone batteries down
It says it will reduce the price of replacements and and will issue battery-monitoring software. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2leQEln
Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firm
The investment comes as the ride-hailing company concludes a difficult year. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ChAEXh
Uber Sells Stake to SoftBank, Valuing Ride-Hailing Giant at $48 Billion
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2EbkBun
Tim Cook required to fly only by private jet
Tim Cook is required to fly on private aircraft for "security and efficiency". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DrJErY
Exmo Bitcoin exchange chief executive kidnapped in Kiev
Pavel Lerner was kidnapped on Boxing Day in Kiev. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CjiHrj
Nintendo Switch secret golf game wiped
A 1984 video game hidden on the Nintendo Switch console has been deleted. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2E88A9a
Failed satellite programmed with 'wrong co-ordinates'
A multi-million pound weather satellite is lost after being programmed to take off from the wrong base. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cf2AgH
John McAfee says his Twitter account was hacked
Cyber-security pioneer reports his Twitter account was hacked and used to promote crypto-currencies. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ciz1bU
Troll alert tool banned by Twitter
A crowd-sourced effort to tackle fake accounts on the social network has been banned. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zHCbTk
Apple to release source code for pre-Mac computer Lisa
Next year, Apple fans will be able to tinker with the source code for the firm's Lisa computer. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2pJKluI
Workplace robots could increase inequality, warns IPPR
A think tank says replacing low-skilled workers with robots could mean bigger salary gaps in workplaces. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BKbwr5
Tech 2017: BBC News Online's biggest technology stories
Apple, ransomware and Bitcoin all feature prominently in BBC Tech's most read stories of the year. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BMq1e0
Some Things About Tech Were Good in 2017. No, Really.
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pKNdrp
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Protect Your Technology
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pLQoiF
A World of Deal Making, Gleaned With an iPhone X
By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2zDGuPy
Edward Snowden's Haven app 'catches' spies
Software is designed to record secret police and others that might search activists' possessions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lgQ3yT
Vietnam army hires censors to fight 'internet chaos'
Local media reports the People's Army has hired more than 10,000 people to tackle "wrongful views". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2li9hUR
Tesla's Elon Musk promises pick-up truck and new features
Elon Musk promises a pick-up truck and a range of new features for existing Tesla vehicles. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2l5NoJb
Go player to take on Chinese AI in match
More man versus machine Go playing but this time it will be Chinese AI that takes up challenge. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BVRmOO
Obama warns against 'irresponsible' social media use
The ex-president was quizzed for the BBC by Prince Harry, in a rare interview since leaving office. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BFzzap
Pennsylvania woman gets $284bn electricity bill
A woman gets a shock of her life after receiving an erroneous electricity bill for $284,460,000,000. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9l6oo
Chinese skyscraper to be auctioned online
The unfinished 156m skyscraper is being put up for auction on Taobao, China's biggest e-commerce site. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BVvjHX
Quantum computing: Modular system announced
Linking modular quantum computers together could create a more powerful network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2lfbPmt
Charlie Brooker: Expect the most varied series of Black Mirror yet
Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones talk online dating and social media (but strictly no spoilers). from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9aHsQ
Can AI keep these zoo animals warm?
A UK zoo has teamed up with tech giant IBM in a bid to keep its heating costs down during the winter. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cae5WH
Bitcoin: charting a crazy 2017
Bitcoin has had an interesting year, so should we now take it seriously? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BG4iEe
Bitcoin: Would you want to get paid in cryptocurrency?
A Japanese internet firm is the latest to offer its staff part of their salaries in the digital currency. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cae3OE
Freed From the iPhone, the Apple Watch Finds a Medical Purpose
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pDL8gH
How Big Tech Is Going After Your Health Care
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2pHkwf9
How baby play is helping robots imagine the future
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have taught a robot to play. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kTYL6Y
How to Tell Google That Meat Is Off the Menu
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2C9jXzo
Bitcoin loses third of value over week
The roller coaster ride continues for the virtual currency as it falls from almost $20,000 to $13,400. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BWm3CW
Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Cuckoo for Cryptocurrency
By FARHAD MANJOO and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2kXcyss
Reindeer hunted by wolverines get safety app
It is designed to protect the animals, which have a special role in Christmas tradition, from predators. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zflgHN
Apple faces lawsuits over slowed iPhones
Two lawsuits been brought on behalf of users of older iPhones in the US. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BlyqEK
UK 'ready to retaliate' against Russian cyber attacks
Boris Johnson says Britain is ready to retaliate over threats to UK national security and the West. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BwqCnO
Eric Schmidt steps down as boss of Google owner
The executive chairman of Google-owner Alphabet will remain on the board as a technical adviser. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CV2O9v
Apple changes rules on app 'loot boxes'
Customers will now have to be told how likely they are to get certain in-game items, says Apple. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kCW615
The glitch that stole Christmas: How to handle smart tech gifts
How to prevent net-connected toys and other smart tech gifts becoming a post-Christmas nightmare. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kUPCKm
Can your online reputation be bleached?
Legislation that protects websites from lawsuits is cleansing negative comments from online forums. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kDN7wX
The Can’t-Lose Way for Your Business to Pop: Add Bitcoin to Its Name
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CTZFH9
Eric Schmidt to Step Down as Alphabet’s Executive Chairman
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2p9o3lY
A Cute Toy Just Brought a Hacker Into Your Home
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2kUNxhI
Is Apple Slowing Down Old iPhones? Questions and Answers
By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2kAS3Cu
Facebook strikes music deal with Universal
The firms are working together on new music products and have signed a licensing agreement. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Bvb18f
Bitcoin: My 400 coin bet paid off, but is it too late for others?
An entrepreneur funded her business by speculating on the crypto-currency, but is it too late for others? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2p7x4fr
Using Android to Convert Pixels to Paper
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2z9rloV
Facebook ditches fake news warning flag
The social network will no longer display a warning icon next to disputed stories. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2p4YMtj
Chinese live streaming website shut down
The site was closed after protests about the public sharing of streams filmed in schools and gyms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kUKhCV
Apple's iPhones slowed to tackle ageing batteries
Customers have long suspected iPhones slow down over time. Now, Apple has confirmed some models do. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BqJyVc
Artificial intelligence school inspections face resistance
The National Association of Head Teachers criticises plans to use algorithms to help rate schools. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BGxL1S
Video Game Creators Seek Out Hollywood for Robust Narratives
By LAURA PARKER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Bny6cR
YouTube prankster admits killing boyfriend in stunt gone awry
Monalisa Perez shot her boyfriend through a book, which failed to stop the bullet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CLuKMT
HMRC warns on iTunes gift card scam
Hundreds of people over 65 have been ripped off by fraudsters who tell them to buy gift vouchers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z47veQ
GCHQ says cyber-spies 'over-achieved' say MPs
The UK has improved its ability to attack other country's communications says a Parliament committee. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Df2FyL
Magic Leap's hi-tech augmented reality glasses revealed
The goggles will project images into users' eyes to mix graphics with the real world. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BncIV9
Using Technology to Be Environmentally Friendly
By HIROKO TABUCHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ktlZ3o
What the Tax Bill Fails to Address: Technology’s Tsunami
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2z3LuwV
Waking the Slumbering Siri by Accident
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BpDITK
5G roll-out legal challenges defeated
Three and EE fail at their initial attempts to force Ofcom to rethink a 5G mobile spectrum auction. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BmCgln
Facebook steps up facial recognition use
Users who opt in will be informed whenever their picture is uploaded to the social network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kQX3lT
Bitcoin Cash deals frozen as insider trading is probed
Coinbase is investigating whether staff ignored orders to keep its Bitcoin Cash launch secret. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BnaSUp
Elon Musk accidently tweets his private phone number
The post was quickly deleted, but not before many of his followers noticed. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BmaS6M
In Protests of Net Neutrality Repeal, Teenage Voices Stood Out
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2kQcc6L
Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court
The ride-sharing firm had argued that it was an information society service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2z2miXB
Legal right to ask for fast broadband by 2020
BT's offer to connect remote homes to superfast broadband rejected in favour of legal right to service. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DeMQbk
YouTube signs Universal Music deal amid subscription plans
The deal with Universal, whose artists include Taylor Swift, will fuel debate about YouTube's music ambitions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2yYNLJt
Self-parking cars to be legalised by UK
The UK wants to modify a ban on using mobile phones to allow drivers to activate self-parking cars. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BfmQ28
‘Porch Pirates’ Steal Holiday Packages as They Pile Up at Homes
By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CFYjzA
Robot giant FX-2 is ridden by human pilots
A South Korean start-up shows off a huge robot designed to make humans stronger and more mobile. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BLFxK5
Video games: How big is industry's racial diversity problem?
The industry trade body Ukie is calling for greater ethnic representation in games and in the creative process. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kmVblz
How the Winklevoss Twins Found Vindication in a Bitcoin Fortune
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BhsuRi
Facebook reveals rise in official data requests
Requests to see data on users' accounts are up by 20%, says the site's latest transparency report. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kLBrHx
Mobile phones: Send a text to end your contract
Regulator Ofcom says the change means customers can avoid an awkward and long call to their operator. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2D3G0FD
Facebook grilled on Britain First page by MPs
MPs have been grilling Facebook, Twitter and Google on hate speech on their platforms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CDixtG
Disney's President Donald Trump robot gets mocked
An animatronic version of Donald Trump created by Disney's roboticists has attracted ridicule. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2D6ednU
Bitcoin exchange Youbit shuts after second hack attack
A second cyber-heist has forced South Korean crypto-cash exchange Youbit to shut down. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BgeJCn
Microsoft Moves to End Secrecy in Sexual Harassment Claims
By NICK WINGFIELD and JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BzeEqn
A Bitcoin Hedge Fund’s Return: 25,004 Percent (That Wasn’t a Typo)
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BwJOyK
HMS Queen Elizabeth: Leak found on new aircraft carrier
The warship commissioned earlier this month by the Queen has a faulty seal, the Royal Navy confirms. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CCuNea
Australia police Periscope 'plans to arrest N Korean agent'
Australian media said the chat broadcast online contained plans to arrest a suspected N Korean agent. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CCMWbH
Cyber-Attack: US blames North Korea for WannaCry
Pyongyang is for the first time officially held responsible for the WannaCry malware attack last May. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oGac6l
Kaspersky files lawsuit over anti-virus software ban
The Moscow-based company said claims that it is vulnerable to Kremlin influence are unfounded. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oEENS1
Uber driver arrested after Briton murdered in Lebanon
Rebecca Dykes, a British embassy worker in Beirut, was strangled and sexually assaulted, police say. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AKoiVZ
Advertising Standards considers inquiry into Amazon Prime
Advertising standards watchdog has had complaints about Amazon delivery promises and may investigate. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ARFd9c
Cracking Quick Response Codes With iOS 11
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2AU6UxT
Twitter suspends Britain First leaders
The leader and deputy of a far-right British political party's Twitter accounts are frozen. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BtyXWi
Facebook: Post more to feel better about yourself
Using Facebook more proactively can combat its negative impact on wellbeing, says the social network. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ySycDh
Russia meddled on Twitter after UK terror attacks, study says
A study accuses Russian-linked Twitter accounts of exploiting four terrorist attacks to divide the UK. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kGtD9X
Mobile phone and broadband services need 'radical improvement'
The head of the UK's Infrastructure Commission says mobile phone and broadband coverage is deplorable. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CxhnzN
Bitcoin trading starts on the huge CME exchange
The Chicago-based CME exchange begins Bitcoin trading for investors. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2B0S8tl
A New Breed Drives the Deal-Making Frenzy at Computer Chip Firms
By DON CLARK from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ziYS3k
For Russian ‘Trolls,’ Instagram’s Pictures Can Spread Wider Than Words
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2k6NGPw
A New Roman Restaurant With a Young Chef Celebrates the Classics
By KATIE PARLA from NYT Automobiles http://ift.tt/2Bie68o
Uber Engaged in ‘Illegal’ Spying on Rivals, Ex-Employee Says
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CjfVkp
Facebook Conceded It Might Make You Feel Bad. Here’s How to Interpret That.
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2yGvrol
What’s Next After the Repeal of Net Neutrality
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2jZKTaH
Right and Left React to the F.C.C.’s Vote on Net Neutrality Rules
By ANNA DUBENKO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Cg6brl
Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: Net Neutrality Is Gone
By FARHAD MANJOO and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Cww1YQ
Million Britons miss out on 'decent' broadband speeds
Many Britons still struggle with slow broadband, finds report from communications regulator Ofcom from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CudKvg
Vodafone offers thousands early contract exit
The mobile network was not clear enough about new fees, telecoms regulator Ofcom says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zdYnaX
Amazon backs down in Google streaming spat
The online retailer has put streaming gadgets from Google back on sale, ending a two-year hiatus from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zdTaQk
Sky and BT sign deal to share each others channels
BT will supply its sports channels to Sky, while selling Sky's Now TV service to its customers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C9spel
US woman used bitcoin to move cash to Islamic State, police say
She is accused of taking out fraudulent bank loans and buying bitcoin to funnel cash to IS. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ktxkzT
Schools warned over hackable heating systems
A researcher finds dozens of UK schools' smart heating systems are vulnerable to being attacked. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2jVUK1n
Why Net Neutrality Was Repealed and How It Affects You
By KEITH COLLINS from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2o8vpWs
NatWest bank spat prompts web security changes
The bank told a security expert "sorry you feel this way" when a potential vulnerability was found. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2zczyw7
'Flirty secretary' smart assistant taken offline in China
The avatar, which could be made to flirt and dance, is offline after a suggestion it objectified women. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2AXO7Tj
Star Citizen game makers being sued
Crytek alleges Roberts Space Industries (RSI) and Cloud Imperium Games "have caused substantial harm". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2krDGQe
Uber Under Criminal Investigation, Justice Dept. Confirms in Letter to Court
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CdSOsr
Ajit Pai Nears His Biggest Win With Net Neutrality Repeal
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BjHzB3
The Biggest Tech Failures and Successes of 2017
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2AmWh6R