Facebook’s Privacy Changes Leave Developers Steaming
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Future of AT&T-Time Warner Deal Is in Judge’s Hands
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2jgSpNs
WhatsApp boss and co-founder Jan Koum to quit
Jan Koum says he wants to pursue new projects, but reports say he clashed with parent company Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FuuhzS
WhatsApp Co-Founder Leaving Facebook’s Board Amid User Data Disputes
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HDouxJ
Creepy or Not? Your Privacy Concerns Likely Reflect Your Politics
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JEytPL
Logan Paul ends daily YouTube vlog series
The popular video creator says he will no longer post daily updates after 536 uploads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r9LoSo
China shuts down Player Unknown cheat code gang
The cheats helped players survive longer in the hugely popular survival shooter game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r9msdC
Facebook 'downvote' button in new test
Facebook says the tool, now being trialled in New Zealand, is not a "dislike" key. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FslrT6
Behind T-Mobile-Sprint Merger, a Race to Keep Up With China in 5G
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vTHhiO
Legal row over who owns France.com domain
A man who has run the France.com website since 1994 is suing after it was given to the French government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HDvEhr
Tesla driver banned for M1 autopilot seat-switch
He said he was the "unlucky one who got caught" after being seen in the passenger seat on the M1. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Foam5D
Body cameras deter attacks and abuse at Welsh hospitals
Security staff at five of Wales' health boards now wear recording devices to try to deter violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JFtdeH
Regain control
The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JG9YC1
Porn block
Soon you'll have to prove you're 18 years old if you want to watch pornography online. Here is all you need to know. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HU3TV3
T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint
The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1
God of War: Games no longer where actors careers 'go to die'
Christopher Judge, who plays Kratos in the new God of War, talks about the jump from the silver screen to games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w793Zx
Sentinel tracks ships' dirty emissions from orbit
The EU's new satellite pollution-tracker will be a powerful tool to monitor vessels' emissions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HQ43gv
'Hacker's paradise'
How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kpbz0j
One Goal of Amazon’s HQ2: Learn the Lessons of Seattle
By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2r9mFxD
Blockchain Will Be Theirs, Russian Spy Boasted at Conference
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vX5DZc
Games no longer where careers 'go to die'
Christopher Judge the actor who plays Kratos in the new God of War speaks to Newsbeat about the jump from the silver screen to games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCMXQk
Fortnite: 13-year-old is game's youngest professional player
Kyle Jackson from Sidcup in Kent is set to compete for cash prizes in events all over the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JAo33K
Fake five-star reviews being bought and sold online
A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified by a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HzKidI
Deadline to amend UK surveillance laws
A High Court judgement calling for changes came out of a legal challenge mounted by rights group Liberty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vN2KKe
Tech Tent: the technology of pleasure
Meet the British firm making its mark in the sex tech sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r25A9E
GDPR: Your data protection questions answered
Deputy Information Commissioner answers questions from BBC Radio 5 live listeners about changes to law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HwMdvy
Kevin’s Week in Tech: Let’s Check In on the Other Social Networks, Shall We?
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JxOAyu
How to handle the flood of GDPR privacy updates
How best to make sense of revamped privacy terms issued ahead of the EU's data protection shake-up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HvornN
IS web media targeted in EU-led attack
The EU police agency says it has "punched a big hole" in Islamic State propaganda. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r4wuN1
Wildlife photo competition disqualifies 'stuffed anteater' image
Wildlife Photographer of the Year excludes a winning image for featuring a taxidermy specimen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r32xhd
Golden State Killer suspect traced using genealogy websites
Investigators hunting the Golden State Killer say they matched DNA to data from ancestry websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fl5jmi
Microsoft’s Cloud Has Business Booming Again
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HXdoDj
Nintendo Switch fuels strong rise in profits
The Japanese company's fast-selling console boosts profits, as a new president is announced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRUddH
Canada data firm AIQ may face legal action in UK
The role of a small Canadian firm in the Cambridge Analytica scandal is becoming clearer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I6JAlj
Revenge porn hub taken down by Dutch police raid
The notorious Anon-IB site was the source of nude images of celebrities shared widely in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vUCOg2
Sinclair Spectrum designer Rick Dickinson dies in US
Rick Dickinson, who drew up designs for the Sinclair computers, has died in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JxfDKG
Video game loot boxes declared illegal under Belgium gambling laws
The Belgium Gaming Commission finds video game loot boxes violate its gambling legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HzeGks
Snapchat releases new Spectacles 2.0
Over a year after they first launched, Spectacles 2.0 is being released with new features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r19hwh
Facebook accused of bullying by MPs
Chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer faces tough questions on political ads and Cambridge Analytica. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r08fQj
Iran blocks video and images on Telegram messaging app
Iranians fear the restriction will be followed by a total block on the popular messaging app from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I2rf8L
Facebook sales soar 'despite challenges'
The firm reported a near 50% revenue rise and said it is taking a broader review of responsibility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ka8dhv
Facebook’s Privacy Scandal Appears to Have Little Effect on Its Bottom Line
By SHEERA FRENKEL and KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HPVRwo
How Fake Mark Zuckerbergs Scam Facebook Users Out of Their Cash
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qXYzX3
YouTube Kids to give parents more control over output
The firm has been criticised for using algorithms not human judgment to curate the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HrWHAp
BuzzFeed partners with Netflix for documentary series
The series, which launches in July, will go behind-the-scenes as journalists pursue stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qXQhhZ
Amazon Alexa to reward kids who say: 'Please'
A good manners feature will praise children if they ask questions politely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfuAlt
How a News Junkie Stays Plugged In: Newsletters and Her Kids
By REBECCA BLUMENSTEIN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qXCnMY
Hotel door locks worldwide were vulnerable to hack
Cyber-security researchers found a way to unlock rooms across the world without leaving a trace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vJtBa3
How to Juice and Jam at the Same Time
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qXNJk2
Google's Gmail gets self-destruct option ahead of GDPR
Google adds security measures to minimise the risk of data-protection breaches in its mail service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfovFW
Twitter Stays on an Upswing, With Second Straight Quarter of Profit
By NELLIE BOWLES and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HLoZoK
Google gun emoji becomes water pistol
Facebook is expected to follow suit after internet giant falls into line with most other major platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qZmgxq
Workers of Silicon Valley, It’s Time to Organize
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JpUcuZ
TSB mobile and online 'up and running'
Customers can access their accounts, but only a limited number can get in at any one time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HWZMW7
European Regulators Ask if Facebook Is Taking Too Much Data
By NATASHA SINGER and SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2FdXcb8
Canada developing quantum radar to detect stealth aircraft
The Canadian government has invested $2.7m in a project developed by the University of Waterloo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HqFvqJ
'Facebook in PR crisis mode', says academic at heart of row
Dr Kogan also accused Cambridge Analytica boss Alexander Nix of fabrication. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qWIJet
BBC iPlayer streams sport in 4K HDR for first time
A rugby match was livestreamed via iPlayer in a trial featuring the high-quality TV formats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ka6Y1J
TSB boss says sorry for banking chaos
Customers remain locked out of their accounts and are unable to make payments as chaos continues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KcXmn0
Ransomware infects Ukraine energy ministry website
Hackers have taken Ukraine's energy ministry website offline, demanding a Bitcoin ransom to release encrypted files. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HqaKGA
Amazon Tries a New Delivery Spot: Your Car
By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HVeBIJ
Vodafone rated worst mobile provider by Which? survey
The mobile phone giant is ranked lowest for the seventh year in a row by consumer body Which?. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vIwmbK
Chinese tech giants' sexist job ads exposed
Some adverts offered "men only" jobs while others wanted "trim" women applicants, Human Rights Watch found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qWdgJD
Google’s Parent Company Spends Like It’s Thinking of a Future Beyond Ads
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vEWx38
YouTube publishes deleted videos report
The video-sharing website details the reasons why millions of videos have been removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HryupT
YouTube Says Computers Are Catching Problem Videos
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qUoVIU
This Start-Up Says It Wants to Fight Poverty. A Food Stamp Giant Is Blocking It.
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qTGnxK
How Looming Privacy Regulations May Strengthen Facebook and Google
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qRzvRG
Spotify tests filter to block swearing in songs
The trial feature skips explicit tracks but only works on Apple devices and lacks a parental lock. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vDs0CF
Robot helps Jack McLinden, 14, to be Everton mascot
A robot carried on to the pitch feeds panoramic live images and sound back to Jack McLinden's tablet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hojh8W
Russia Telegram ban hits Google and Amazon services
Google and Amazon have been caught up in Russian attempts to block the Telegram messaging app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qSg620
Police 'visit funeral home to unlock dead man's phone'
Police in Florida are criticised for allegedly entering a funeral home to use a dead man's finger to unlock his smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HlKc9x
Apple's Shazam deal faces European probe
Seven countries asked the European Commission to review the purchase of the music identification app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JiwFMd
Iran's banks banned from dealing in crypto-currencies
Iran bans its banks from using Bitcoin, amid money-laundering concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F9XbVB
Man fined for hate crime after filming pug's 'Nazi salutes'
Mark Meechan put footage on YouTube of the dog reacting to statements such as "Sieg Heil" by raising its paw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vxWWEi
TSB customers report online problems
One man was credited with £13,000 he didn't have, and could see details of someone else's account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qVZMxA
South Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North
South Korea says silencing the propaganda broadcasts will help set the mood for the inter-Korean summit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qXoKwz
A Former Top Wall Street Regulator Turns to the Blockchain
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vAdifM
Amazon’s Critics Get New Life With Trump’s Attacks on the Company
By CECILIA KANG, NICK WINGFIELD and DANIELLE IVORY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HRYbAI
Jeremy Hunt threatens social media with new child-protection laws
The health secretary wants action from the sites on underage use, bullying, and screen-time limits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qS4oER
Is Facebook’s Campbell Brown a Force to Be Reckoned With? Or Is She Fake News?
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HORPCi
HQ Trivia: The free app giving away thousands of pounds
How does a free app with no adverts go about becoming a success with Hollywood actors whilst giving away thousands in cash? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JeCOcz
GDPR: Are you ready for EU's huge data privacy shake-up?
Organisations have just seven weeks to prepare for a major shake-up to EU data privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HiQdDF
Ofcom seeks to scrap local TV roll-out
The media regulator says launching more local TV stations in the UK is not viable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HeD7HB
G.E. Earnings Show Some Signs of a Turnaround
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HDdvmZ
Getting Your Desktop Windows in Order
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qNY8Od
Kevin’s Week in Tech: Jeff Bezos Reminds Tech Who’s Boss
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JdvZrv
German supreme court rejects ad-block challenge
Publishing giant Axel Springer has lost a long-running case seeking to limit the use of Adblock Plus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HisJdM
Facebook removes 'gay sex for rent' posts
An investigation found groups offering free accommodation for young men in exchange for sex. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qMFJSN
Google's SMS replacement ready to launch
Android phones are beginning to receive Google's feature-rich new service called Chat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HO48i3
Minister ridiculed for saying ancient India invented internet
Biplap Deb cited the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata but his statement has attracted ridicule. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vqDppr
Venture Capitalists Seek ‘Safe Harbor’ for Virtual Currencies
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EZ5XWw
AT&T Chief Attacks Lawsuit to Block Time Warner Merger
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qMXr7N
Audit Approved of Facebook Policies, Even After Cambridge Analytica Leak
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HcXUXY
A.I. Researchers Are Making More Than $1 Million, Even at a Nonprofit
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HOcaHN
Protecting Privacy Inside and Outside the House
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vsCZ1Q
Facebook to exclude billions from European privacy laws
A total of 1.5 billion international Facebook users will not be protected under GDPR. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JX6Wu4
TalkTalk and Vodafone top complaints chart again
TalkTalk, Vodafone and BT drew the most complaints for their services, the regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JYYTNa
Ikea's TaskRabbit app back online after data breach
The odd jobs marketplace has been investigating a "cyber-security incident". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JbibxU
Maryland Schools May Tell Children When It’s Time to Log Off
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qJY9CZ
NHS website defaced by hackers
The digital vandalism was spotted by a security researcher and has since been fixed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HxZTcF
Following the Trail of Online Ads, Wherever It Leads
By SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vmFnXP
Will AI authors take over storytelling?
The first AI fairytale has been written by an algorithm, a company says - but are human authors at risk? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J8Nx7Z
NHS ransomware attack response criticised
MPs say it is "alarming" plans to improve cyber-security after the Wannacry attack have not been agreed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vncquM
Iceland's Bitcoin heist suspect 'flees on PM's plane'
The man fled from Iceland to Sweden on a passenger plane reportedly also carrying the prime minister. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qGNGJn
Bitcoin peaks and falls become race tracks
The rapidly changing value of crypto-currency has been turned into a mobile game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vtOPZy
School warns over Roblox and Fortnite online games
Roblox and Fortnite enable players to talk to interact with each other via online chat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EVH7a6
Steep rise in child abuse images online, charity reports
The Internet Watch Foundation found more than 78,000 website addresses with child abuse images in 2017. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EVevNS
Penis advert appeared in video game apps
US retailer Wish.com is admonished by UK ad watchdog for the third time since November. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H9gWmf
Inside Cambridge Analytica’s Virtual Currency Plans
By NATHANIEL POPPER and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ETPFyd
Russia's Telegram block hits web users
Russia blocks millions of IP addresses in move to shut down Telegram messaging platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H6dfxp
Life of a meme
What do pictures of two guys pointing at each other and yelling tell us about how a meme begins and ends? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HHabVK
Declining Android’s Automatic Correction Help
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2H7bno6
Brexit: Leave.EU figure praised 'clever' Nazi tactics
An inquiry publishes recordings of a Leave.EU figure appearing to compare its Brexit campaign to the Nazis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HEkv0E
T-Mobile fined over false ringtones
The firm paid $40m (£27m) over claims it employed false ringtones rather than fixing call problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H6SuBO
Ikea app TaskRabbit reveals security breach
TaskRabbit says it is working with law enforcement, and its website is offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vnkLP1
'Lazy hackers' turn to automated attack tools
Sophisticated bots are doing the hard work of breaking down digital defences, suggests study. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JSO6Ec
Will technology destroy our democracy?
Author Jamie Bartlett says there is a compatibility problem between democracy and technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H5sYgm
Netflix overseas sales set to overtake US
The streaming service now has 125 million subscribers, after adding 7.4 million more in the first quarter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vjS4Tl
Singapore uncovers 'high-tech' exam cheating plot
The students snuck in mobile phones and wore skin-coloured earphones during their exams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qCwAvk
Huawei, Failing to Crack U.S. Market, Signals a Change in Tactics
By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JPWJzq
Chinese Tech Company Blocked From Buying American Components
By PAUL MOZUR and ANA SWANSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ESt1pF
Russia accused of global net hack attacks
Russia is seeking to hijack essential internet hardware, US and UK intelligence agencies allege. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qCQCpj
China's ZTE 'poses risk to UK security'
UK's cyber-defence watchdog tells the UK telecoms sector not to use the Chinese firm's equipment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qC4HUR
Facebook expels alt-right figurehead
White nationalist Richard Spencer's three Facebook pages are blocked on a permanent basis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ERixXM
China's Sina Weibo backtracks from gay content ban after outrage
The Chinese social media giant reverses a ban on gay content after a wave of defiant protests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HpNWpm
WhatsApp photo drug dealer caught by 'groundbreaking' work
Police use a "groundbreaking" fingerprint technique to convict a drugs gang from a picture message. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qxcYZk
Wetherspoon pub chain shuts its social media accounts
Chairman Tim Martin linked the move to bad publicity about social media, including the trolling of MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qCmHgW
Lockhart in Foster Twitter photo bullying complaint
Carla Lockhart received 'very personal' abuse after DUP leader Arlene Foster posted a picture of the pair. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qBA7d7
Artificial intelligence must be 'for common good'
Artificial intelligence must never be given powers to hurt or deceive people. a parliamentary report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HDfsxE
Why I like my job-share with robots
A worker at an Alibaba warehouse in China explains why she is happy to have robot colleagues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HpEfaA
Employees Jump at Genetic Testing. Is That a Good Thing?
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vkhksw
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Prepare for an I.P.O. Wave
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qB57e4
TED 2018: Alphabet firm's tools to combat extremism
Google, which faces scrutiny over extremist and hateful content, is developing tools to counter it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JJFoZ1
Facebook Takes the Punches While Rest of Silicon Valley Ducks
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2veudV3
Donkey Kong champion loses title for 'using emulator'
The game's world record is invalidated after claims Billy Mitchell did not use an original machine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HCKfL3
Google loses 'right to be forgotten' case
A businessman fighting for the "right to be forgotten" wins a High Court action against Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EGdCbX
Facebook 'too slow to deal with hack', says singer
Philippa Hanna's account was taken over by a hacker, apparently in Turkey, and it took days to get it back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GY6ObC
Kevin’s Week in Tech: Another Facebook-Free Edition
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EHmmPl