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By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2oyzj8V
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Free treats for students who put down phones
Students earn points for every 20 minutes that they avoid picking up their phones. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FekiT9
Smart Wallet Card shows adverts from banks at MWC 2018
The data-transmitting device stores multiple payment card details and can send and receive messages. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F8pOqv
Deepfakes: The face-swapping software explained
The software uses machine-learning to create computer-generated versions of people's faces. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2t6YKmy
Could Spotify really be worth $23bn?
The firm says its public share price listing could see the firm valued at $23bn (£16.7bn). from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EZJBsX
Richard Yu on Huawei Phone Restrictions
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BRr27h
Mexico Has Its Spyware. A Reporter Has a Few Phones to Juggle.
By AZAM AHMED from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2FE1Jph
Paul Allen Wants to Teach Machines Common Sense
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F2M7yw
Should You Get a Cheaper Phone? Be Sure to Look Into the Camera
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F0bInK
You Dumped Facebook. So Why Does It Keep Sending You Emails?
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2t1sAsN
Facebook news feed changes 'decimated' publisher
The publisher of Little Things blames Facebook's algorithm changes for the lifestyle website's closure. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FdnMW2
Maplin collapses as rescue talks fail
The 200-store electronics retailer is unable to secure a sale of the business, its boss says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BXDd2E
Sega mistake gives players free Yakuza 6 game
A "preview" of Sega's latest video game let some players access the full version for free. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GThuYJ
Historic 'right to be forgotten' case opens in High Court
Google battles an individual who wants information about him removed from its search engine. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HRnqTf
Is the UK winning the graphene race?
The scientist who won the Nobel Prize for his work with graphene worries about research funding. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HTNJse
Flying Taxis May Be Years Away, but the Groundwork Is Accelerating
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F7jbVj
Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm
Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CNYfxf
The app that helps feeds kids
Marie Farmer came up with the idea during her maternity leave, and it has now led to her quitting her job. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GOZ8bm
Haier smartwatch has a built-in projector at MWC 2018
China's Haier reveals a smartwatch that turns the back of the wearer's hand into a display. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GMSjHq
US e-passports haven't been verified in over a decade
US senators say US border control hasn't been using the right software to verify e-passports. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HQqjUn
School video footage appears online
The breach prompts a warning from privacy watchdog to secure CCTV cameras across UK. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GNi6PE
The Sublime and Scary Future of Cameras With A.I. Brains
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CKljNv
Melania Trump mocked for 'positive social media' speech
US First Lady Melania Trump has been mocked online for her speech about 'positive' social media habits from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CKLaET
Moon to get 4G mobile network
Vodafone and Nokia lay out plans to put a 4G mobile network on the Moon in 2019. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2otVPzp
How to Monitor Cellular Data Use for Apps
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CN1mFG
MPs grill data boss on election influence
A firm which used big data to profile US voters has been questioned by MPs as part of fake news inquiry. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CLzGkN
Porn checks deadline looms amid uncertainty
A new regulation set to be enforced in April 2018 will mean UK viewers have to prove their age to access porn sites. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F6qDjA
The end of asking for the bill
Diners can leave a restaurant and their bill is paid automatically via an app, in a Barclaycard trial. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BSjFfR
Handbag drones light up Milan catwalk
A parade of drones has carried jewel-encrusted handbags down a catwalk in Milan. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FzUkr1
Vero: The 'new Instagram' everyone's talking about
The story behind the photo-sharing app that has suddenly reached the top of the App Store. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EVkeIz
Huawei: US scared we are too competitive
Huawei says the USA wants to keep the Chinese firm out of the country because it is "too strong". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ovKC1m
Android phone for children on show at MWC 2018
A phone with a modified version of Android designed to keep children safe has been revealed. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2owDvoG
War for the Planet of the Apes: Visual effects revealed
Click meets the Oscar nominated visual effects team behind War for the Planet of the Apes. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F12ZkU
Morse code shoes send alerts via toe taps at MWC 2018
A pair of smart shoes has been designed to let workers keep in touch via toe-tapped codes. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oxApke
California Scraps Safety Driver Rules for Self-Driving Cars
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2EX72yZ
Facebook Messenger used to fight extremism
People posting extreme far-right and Islamist views were contacted in a bid to challenge their views. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ouCMoR
Chord change
Technology is helping musicians, bands and artists get a bigger share of the revenues from their work. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ETbR05
Intel did not inform US before chip flaws were made public
US officials were not informed about Spectre and Meltdown flaws before details leaked to the press. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BQTsOJ
Kratsios: Let's Not Rest on Our Laurels
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F6JISr
Wireless (or Wired) Chromebook Printing
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2F4C1we
French tax activists Attac allowed to protest in Apple stores
Peaceful protests by tax campaign group Attac can go ahead in Apple stores in France, a court rules. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CnEYXT
UK think tanks hacked by groups in China, cyber-security firm says
A cyber-security firm says think tanks were "very aggressively" targeted by China-based groups last year. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BOxo7v
Social media firms 'failing' to tackle cyber-bullying
The networks' failure to tackle cyber-bullying is damaging youngsters' mental health, a survey finds. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2orhCYv
Social media firms 'failing' to tackle cyber-bullying
The networks' failure to tackle cyber-bullying is damaging youngsters' mental health, a survey finds. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CJgKmJ
Supreme Court considers Microsoft overseas data row
The court will hear arguments about whether data held by US companies overseas can be handed to police forces from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BSMd9h
Wearable tech aids stroke patients
US scientists develop sensors to allow doctors to follow their patients' progress away from the clinic. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ou2mdN
Sony phone adds rumble to games and films
The Xperia XZ2 vibrates in its user's hand in time with action in videos games and movies. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FxiCBI
How Companies Scour Our Digital Lives for Clues to Our Health
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2sVWf6u
Samsung Galaxy S9 focuses on the camera
New flagship offers super slow-mo videos, less noisy low-light photos and animated selfie emojis. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BSaU5I
Nokia reveals 'unbendable' 8 Sirocco and Matrix 8110
Nokia's new handsets include a strong steel-framed flagship and an update to an iconic slider. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BPxw6z
Facebook and Google Struggle to Squelch ‘Crisis Actor’ Posts
By JACK NICAS and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ouiXgD
Mobile World Congress: Why do smartphones look so alike?
Smartphone sales are falling - could the fact they increasingly have similar designs be why? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BMX4kO
Dropbox Files for I.P.O., and Other ‘Unicorns’ Are Watching
By NICK WINGFIELD and MATT PHILLIPS from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2FrAhuP
Dai and Jack’s Week in Tech: Don’t Trust the Internet
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and JACK NICAS from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ELOcKR
Trump says violent video games 'shape' young minds
The president said violence in video games had a big influence on how youths view the world from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BMLk1V
The trouble knowing how much screen time is 'OK'
Concerns about time spent online are widespread, but knowing how much is 'OK' is difficult. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BIA1aK
BT told to share poles for fibre broadband
BT must make it easier for rivals to use its telegraph poles to install fibre broadband, Ofcom says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GClE7g
U.S. Blocks a Chinese Deal Amid Rising Tensions Over Technology
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2FpMikp
Kylie Jenner 'sooo over' Snapchat - and Wall Street panics
Shares in Snapchat's owner sink after the reality TV star tweets her criticism of the messaging app. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HFo4Dq
SpaceX launches broadband pathfinders
The US rocket company puts up two satellites to test technologies for a broadband mega-constellation. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GBl5dS
Disney loses in Redbox copyright row
Disney loses a bid to stop movie rental company Redbox from reselling download codes for its films. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2sHd70w
The next CS:GO Major Championship to be held in London
The Wembley Arena in London will host the next CS:GO Major Championship, one of the biggest eSports events in the world. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F1nNMN
Bitcoin: MPs launch inquiry into digital currencies
The UK's Treasury Committee has launched an investigation into the risks and rewards of digital money. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ohY3Cd
Elon Musk quits AI ethics research group
One of the most vocal critics of AI quits the ethics board as Tesla utilises the technology. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BKZtN6
White nationalist Jared Taylor sues Twitter over ban
Jared Taylor's lawyer claims the suspension of his client's account is a form of Twitter censorship. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ohATeZ
Game helps players spot 'fake news'
Players run their own fake news empire so they can learn how misinformation is spread. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HBZjYN
'Mad' Mike's rocket mission to check if Earth is flat
A US rocket enthusiast is looking to blast himself into outer space to test an age-old theory. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HxgLxr
To Give A.I. the Gift of Gab, Silicon Valley Needs to Offend You
By CADE METZ and KEITH COLLINS from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2oozAKq
Limiting the Influence of Tech When You Report on It
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2FjcxsA
Twitter bot purge prompts backlash
Right-wing users claim their beliefs have been discriminated against by the crackdown. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BJ8JkT
Bezos-backed 10,000 Year Clock now under construction
The cuckoo only comes out once a millennium. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CBONNn
Door-opening dog bot beats meddling human
A dog robot that can open doors has been taught a new skill: overcoming human interference. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2onHKml
Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone images leaked by MWC app
Images of the firm's forthcoming flagship phone are revealed ahead of its Barcelona debut on Sunday. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CcaVCn
In an Era of ‘Smart’ Things, Sometimes Dumb Stuff Is Better
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2BGSx3u
Tesla investigates claims of crypto-currency hack
The company says that only internally used engineering test cars have been affected. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EXJFIH
Tool 'names and shames' hidden drug trials
Institutions that fail to report the results of drug trials will be named on a new website. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ERJqz1
The Cranfield-based plane that thinks it's a helicopter
The Starling Jet is due to launch in six years time at a cost of £8m. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Fi7gBF
Why We May Soon Be Living in Alexa’s World
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2CaleHc
MPs investigate impact of social media and screens on youth
MPs launch an inquiry into the impact of social media and screen-use on young people's health. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Gul0bU
Good News: A.I. Is Getting Cheaper. That’s Also Bad News.
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2HygJpc
Hangzhou and the Alibaba effect
The emergence of a tech behemoth transforms its hometown. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CarUoC
FaceTime chat 'saves woman's life'
Woman notices her sister is suffering from a stroke while they spoke on a FaceTime call. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EHOr9J
AI ripe for exploitation, experts warn
AI could be used by rogue states, criminals and terrorists for malicious purposes in the near future. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2oey52f
Young Brits 'lack cyber-security awareness'
A survey found over half of 18-25 year olds were using the same password for lots of online services. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EGW9B6
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Visual effects revealed
The visual effects team behind the film has been nominated for an Oscar. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EGFrSl
AT&T Loses Bid to Obtain White House Call Logs
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Fjjmus
Venezuela launches oil cryptocurrency
The "Petro" is intended to help country's crumbling economy evade tough US sanctions. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2odYBsz
On Social Media, Lax Enforcement Lets Impostor Accounts Thrive
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2sDc3Lc
Russian bots debate US gun control laws
Russian bots are believed to have taken part in debate about gun control following Florida shootings. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EW41SQ
Replika app provides chats with dead friend
An entrepreneur makes an app that lets her have conversations with a virtual version of a deceased friend. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ol9Jmz
Facebook ads boss in fake news Twitter storm
The vice-president of ads is criticised for tweeting Russian-bought ads were not designed to sway the US election. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2HxaHVG
Apple rushes out fix to Telugu letter text bomb bug
Messages containing a letter from India's Telugu language caused devices to crash. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ECgDyS
Exposed Amazon cloud storage clients get tip-off alerts
US firm's clients told to update their settings and lock down data before it is stolen. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EHjAhX
Councils 'unprepared' for cyber-attacks, report says
More than 25% of local authorities had computer systems breached from 2013-17, campaigners say. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FgCAk7
'Upskirting' should be criminal offence, campaigners say
Campaigners say the law needs to change to make it easier for police to take action. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BDGG64
Maplin in talks with potential buyers
The 200-store electronics retailer hopes that a deal might be done as early as this week. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FfCvNv
After Florida School Shooting, Russian ‘Bot’ Army Pounced
By SHEERA FRENKEL and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2ohlI4I
On Russia, Facebook Sends a Message It Wishes It Hadn’t
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2EENmUl
Why A.I. Researchers at Google Got Desks Next to the Boss
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2GrXnkn
Dark web paedophile Matthew Falder jailed for 32 years
Matthew Falder blackmailed victims into sending sexual images that he then shared on the dark web. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GsYOz0
Finding Closed-Caption Content Online
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2o9L1Gu
Plans drawn up for world's tallest wooden skyscraper
The 70-storey tower would be 90% wood and have trees and other foliage on every level. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2sEO0vw
Probe after 'drone made helicopter crash'
Investigations are launched after a helicopter reportedly crashed after swerving to avoid a consumer drone. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ffh5QL
Facebook to seek verification by post for election ads
People wishing to take out ads naming political candidates will be sent a verification code in the post. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EQohVL
Fact-Checking a Facebook Executive’s Comments on Russian Interference
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2C6UE1q
Bitcoin Thieves Threaten Real Violence for Virtual Currencies
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2sCtdZj
Rent-a-church spire plan to boost mobile phone coverage
The government invites churches to let their spires be rented to improve the UK's mobile coverage. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2C3awlu
To Stir Discord in 2016, Russians Turned Most Often to Facebook
By SHEERA FRENKEL and KATIE BENNER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2o82gYS
Russians charged over US 2016 election tampering
The named Russians are indicted along with three Russian companies by special counsel Robert Mueller. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F9InYY
Facebook told to stop tracking in Belgium
Facebook is ordered to stop tracking people without consent, by a court in Belgium. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EudwVO
Creating a Point of Return for Windows
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Cpws6b
Farhad’s Week in Tech: Netflix Gets a Star, and Google’s Conflicted Ad Blocker
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2obbvH3
Call for women-only Uber Pools for London
TfL considers women-only Uber Pool option from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Evyrrg
Anger at Google image search 'peace deal'
The search giant will remove features from its image search to appease Getty Images. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GkA7Vj
The Instagrammable museum: Is it art?
Should social media-friendly experiences designed to make striking photos be considered art? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2o36qRN
More Luxury Buyers Ditch the Imports and Pick Up a Truck
By NEAL E. BOUDETTE from NYT Automobiles http://ift.tt/2Ew7U14
Instagram submits to Russia censor's demands
Service blocks access to corruption claim-related posts despite YouTube failing to meet similar demand. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F4NAku
Google Chrome launches default ad-blocker
The latest versions of the web browser will block "annoying intrusive" ads from today. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Cn6csU
'Anti-Clinton' Wikileaks chat leaked
Leaked copies of a private conversation suggest Wikileaks wanted Trump to become president. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ExyarS
Social networks 'too slow' on rights changes
The European Commission wants Facebook, Google and Twitter to do more to protect consumer rights. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BYTOnx
F.C.C. Watchdog Looks Into Changes That Benefited Sinclair
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Ge4OLG
UK blames Russia for 'malicious' NotPetya cyber-attack
The defence secretary points finger at Kremlin for Ukraine attack, which also hit British businesses. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Bx7fdo
Apple's HomePod speakers leave white marks on wood
The tech firm has said owners may have to re-oil surfaces if the ring marks do not fade. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EviyoT
AI does grunt work on China's pig farms
Alibaba rolls out a system that analyses pig squeals and coughs to improve pork production. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F4y3S0
This Valentine’s Day, Considering Tech That Keeps Couples Together
By DANIEL JONES from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2nYOrf9
Search tool accesses firms' documents in the cloud
A website lets people freely look for sensitive data stored on servers at Amazon Web Services. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2nYZNzW
eSports' Overwatch League announces its first female player
Kim "Geguri" Se-Yeon is the first female player in the history of the eSports Overwatch League. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2nWuKov
Sampling Twitter (Without an Account)
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2GaqzvK
Flying cars: Will they ever take off?
Some companies are trying to fulfil the long-cherished dream of making a car that can fly. But how practical or affordable will they be? from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2nXGKWS
YouTube and Instagram face Russian bans
Russia's internet watchdog has ordered videos and images on the services to be blocked by end of day. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BtiOSM
Computer reconstructs St Valentine's face
A Brazilian designer used human remains, thought to be that of the saint, to reconstruct Valentine's face. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2syyhOG
Crypto-currency craze 'hinders search for alien life'
A scientist says the search for alien intelligence has been hit by a shortage of computer hardware. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2F1rIGD
The 3D projections that float in the air
Researchers at Brigham Young University nicknamed it the Princess Leia project. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2CjEQUJ
Amazon Echo Dot ad cleared over cat food order
A television ad that caused a viewer's Echo Dot device to try to order cat food has been cleared. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EnyJk8
Picking a Default Account in Mac Mail
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2o3m0w1
The Autonomous Selfie Drone Is Here. Is Society Ready for It?
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2sr6mjD
Logan Paul 'won't be kicked off' YouTube
The controversial star hasn't done enough to warrant a ban from the site, YouTube's head says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BoVvtf
Ten gigabit home broadband tested in UK
A proof-of-concept test of 10Gbps has been conducted in a residential home in London. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EnKyqs
Amazon plans hundreds of lay-offs
The e-commerce giant has grown rapidly in recent years but is now closing jobs in Seattle and worldwide. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Ez77vQ
As China Marches Forward on A.I., the White House Is Silent
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2G5i7hx
Artificial Intelligence’s Onward March
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2Hai8lN
Cyberattack Caused Olympic Opening Ceremony Disruption
By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2nVQqku