Withings to return after Nokia sell-off
French start-up Withings is to return to its founder for an undisclosed sum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5TSS4
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In the World of Cryptocurrency, Even Good Projects Can Go Bad
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2soWF1I
Telegram App Says Apple Is Blocking Updates Over Dispute With Russia
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J4onw4
Takeaways to be delivered by drone in Shanghai
China business park in Shanghai is to offer takeaway drone delivery service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5iGtq
Uganda imposes WhatsApp and Facebook tax 'to stop gossip'
The revenue raised is also intended to help pay off of the country's growing national debt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LO0438
Samsung won't be forced to update old phones
The smartphone giant will not be forced to provide regular software updates for its handsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J4cgej
‘I Don’t Feel Superhuman. I Feel Like a Mom Who Has a Career.’
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ssTJ45
Google launches solar power service in UK
An energy expert said that the tool "is a good way" to make information more accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2aYjP
Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store
Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB
The Privacy Lawyer Giving Big Tech an $8.8 Billion Headache
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xsq8xn
Pokemon reinvented
Nintendo and Game Freak have brought Pokemon as close to a reboot as the series has ever come by announcing new games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFTag2
Tesla Autopilot blamed for crash with parked police car
The driver said his Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2srr3IG
Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch
A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1FE4W
School shooting game Active Shooter pulled by Steam
Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JgoOlT
UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions
The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXtm1q
Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG
The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2siEWd0
GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'
Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2Z3m5
Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns
Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn
Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000
They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrvk4D
Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack
Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEvb0K
Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'
The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXH5kD
Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month
Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xprQjg
Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail
A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L4gcwg
Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists
A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHd2PS
YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests
The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sgLqt6
Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'
A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xwLREK
YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos
YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J0Wj8D
Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide
Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LJMZrl
Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London
London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrOnfn
Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots
The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJNgp
Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack
Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xsPGuk
Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws
Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xnTM6U
YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33
Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7AVIt
Call of Duty Kansas 'swatting' death: Two more charged
A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1UfNw
Mexicans worry about election bots and trolls
Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGvKHC
Dota 2: UK major tournament to 'inspire' fans
Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xzOFB1
Bitter on Twitter
Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJMsR
GDPR quiz
Test your knowledge of how the EU's data protection law could affect you. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IYQmZE
How a Pentagon Contract Became an Identity Crisis for Google
By SCOTT SHANE, CADE METZ and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jhgana
Mexicans worry about election bots and trolls
Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L3ys8O
UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions
The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H25h3I
Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns
Margot James tells consumers to boycott ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kBvNbn
Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000
They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jhr1Ob
GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'
Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IV13wq
Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack
The space simulation game's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JcnsJ7
Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail
A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H0en0L
Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists
A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H3vyPe
Converting High Efficiency Image File Photos for Windows
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2L3Ai9H
Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month
Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHieDE
Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'
The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xmolKx
Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG
The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kyBLKb
Dixons Carphone shares dive on profits warning
The retailer is shutting 92 Carphone Warehouse stores with profits set to fall by about 20% this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JfjpeW
YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos
YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L5QaZB
Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack
Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kpGHAG
YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests
The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GVK3EE
Uber’s Exit From Southeast Asia Upsets Regulators and Drivers
By VINDU GOEL and WEIYI LIM from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2skqMXV
Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots
The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L1VzAD
Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'
A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ktL0Lo
Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London
London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LA9wqM
F.B.I.’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Stop Russia-Linked Malware
By LOUIS LUCERO II from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GV9YMw
As Google Feeds Cats, Owl Lovers Cry Foul
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J4Zgs7
Dota 2: UK major tournament to 'inspire' fans
Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kr4fFG
Call of Duty Kansas 'swatting' death: Two more charged
A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sdFvDZ
Cecilia’s Week in Tech: It’s G.D.P.R. Day!
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2kojbnO
Fans mourn end of RuneScape game
The fantasy game will be taken offline due to outdated software and an increasing number of bugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xaOfAK
Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws
Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IMSdVL
YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33
Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2GuBt
GDPR: US news sites blocked to EU users over data protection rules
The LA Times is among many sites blocked to European users over new EU rules on using personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s8RZgl
Distracted Driver and Braking Error Cited in Autonomous Uber Car’s Fatal Crash
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IIQcWf
Twitter Plans New Political Ad Restrictions
By NELLIE BOWLES and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2x9SsEH
Uber car 'had six seconds to respond' in fatal crash
The self-driving car spotted a woman crossing the road six seconds before killing her, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kmkV0M
Tech firms battle with GDPR privacy rules
EU residents are being blocked from several services and in some cases having their accounts wiped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IKhewt
FBI seeks to thwart cyber-attack on Ukraine
Malware that could 'kill' home routers has been thwarted by the FBI's action against the malicious site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IGkNIi
Uber to open Paris lab for flying taxis
Ride-hailing firm wants to create a sky-based taxi service and is investing in France to make it happen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x5lV2M
GDPR quiz: How will data privacy law affect you?
Test your knowledge of how the EU's data protection law could affect you. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GMJEUL
Brexit: Technology-based customs system 'could cost £20bn'
The technology-based system could cost more than the UK contributes as an EU member, MPs are told. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xfwOiD
Trump barred from blocking Twitter users by judge
A judge rules that blocking access to the president's tweets violates free speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQupNd
Tesla Autopilot: Name deceptive, claim groups
Two consumer rights group claim the marketing for the driving assistant technology is deceptive and misleading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IIVqBq
UK military fears robots learning war from video games
Future cyber-attacks could come from robots trained on video games, the Ministry of Defence warns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7NNxh
Steam store school-shooting game 'appalling'
An anti-gun violence charity calls for a school-shooting video game to be dropped from Steam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2knKI97
Sony says PlayStation 4 is in 'final phase' of its life cycle
The announcement is being seen as a sign that a new, more powerful console is on the way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7cIRt
Metrics Are Everywhere in Media. Here’s How They Help.
By KATHY ZHANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J2HntP
BMW cars found to contain more than a dozen flaws
China-based researchers are working with the carmaker to patch the security problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s6IE8L
FBI admits over-counting locked iPhones and other mobiles
The use of numerous databases resulted in individual iPhones being erroneously counted multiple times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s77ZPO
Uber gives drivers sick pay and parental leave
Taxi app Uber is giving European drivers access to medical cover, sick pay and parental leave. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s2tWk5
Facebook wants your naked photos to stop revenge porn
The social network is extending a trial to the UK which hopes to block intimate photos before they appear online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s4Ni83
Privacy shake-up looms
If you are fed up of "stay on our mailing list" emails, spare a thought for those having to send them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IY4q9c
What You Should Look For as Europe’s Data Law Takes Effect This Week
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KPnzXZ
Grace mission launches to weigh Earth's water
The joint US-German Grace satellites go into orbit to monitor Earth's most important resource. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GFLXZC
Hammond to pledge superfast broadband for most homes
The Chancellor pledges full-fibre connections for most homes and businesses by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x4VJFd
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Barraged With Questions by Europe Lawmakers
By ADAM SATARIANO and MILAN SCHREUER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LjnHjI
Zuckerberg apologises to European Parliament for 'harm'
Facebook founder faces questions from European lawmakers over data scandal and fake news from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x3F6tM
Former Uber engineer sues for sexual harassment
A former Uber engineer is suing the firm for sexual harassment and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KJimB4
Google search reveals names of rape victims
Search engine promises to remove such sensitive content if people alert them to it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s0cfk0
Amazon Pushes Facial Recognition to Police, Prompting Outcry Over Surveillance
By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LkZmKp
Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw
Flaws pointed out in a review of Tesla's Model 3 have prompted Elon Musk to make changes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x2oaDO
$100m prize fund offered for Fortnite game play
Epic Games has announced it will be putting up a $100m prize fund for first year of competitive play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KL96we
F-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation
Israel confirms the US-made jet, from the world's costliest military programme, was used recently. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s3awe4
How to Adjust Your Mac’s Spelling Controls
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Lk9yTi
Could smartphones replace bank branches?
Banks sent 512 mobile alerts last year as our money management moves from spreadsheets to smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IVR2lY
Former Uber Engineer’s Lawsuit Claims Sexual Harassment
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rX5z70
Apple Powerbeats headphones in 'sweat-proof' legal action
A group claims that the headphones' battery life is not as strong as advertised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s0dhxp
Greenwich University fined £120,000 for data breach
The Information Commissioner said the data breach, which included students' health problems, was serious. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IVX8mb
'Sharenting' puts young at risk of online fraud
Parents are compromising their children's future financial security with online sharing, warns Barclays. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IPhU7h
Children's phone data exposed on cloud server
Email addresses and unique phone identifiers were found on servers that let anyone view data from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IxzZqN
U-turn over Facebook chief's EU meeting
Mark Zuckerberg agrees to allow his session with European politicians to be broadcast on the web. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GDkgRh
Finding Your Contacts in the New Gmail
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rWI4Lo
How likely is your e-cigarette to explode?
As a man dies from an exploding vape pen, we ask how dangerous are the devices? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KD89Gz
Pupils find spellchecker 'cheat' in literacy test
Schools are given advice after an online glitch allowed pupils to see the correct answer in a spelling test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GtbhlA
Germany Acts to Tame Facebook, Learning From Its Own History of Hate
By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2k8CZve
Me and My Numb Thumb: A Tale of Tech, Texts and Tendons
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KyRjIw
Hundreds of Apps Can Empower Stalkers to Track Their Victims
By JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rTd3Is
When Thousands Filled a Hilton Ballroom to Ponder the Future of Bitcoin
By SAM HODGSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LcvTlV
Airbnb to report homeowners' income to Danish tax authorities
The rental site will report homeowners' income to the Danish tax authorities in the first deal of its kind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ivkc7Z
Smart luggage firms close because of airline battery rules
Two firms have closed this month, citing changes in airline policies on carrying batteries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lc8MYK
US mugshot website owners face criminal charges
The site published images of people taken by police after arrest and asked for cash to remove them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LeBEPI
Cambridge Analytica starts bankruptcy proceedings in US
The firm at the centre of the Facebook data row has filed legal papers that will see it wound up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gtdg9F
Robot helps patients put on hospital gown and other news
BBC Click's Emily Bates looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KyCdmn
How VR could bring Glastonbury into your living room
Concerts in your living room and other ways tech is changing music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IwB2U5
PayPal acquires Swedish payments firm iZettle
The move will boost PayPal's in-store presence as competition in the digital payments sector grow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rNZMRm
YouTube unveils new music streaming service
The new app will combine millions of official songs with all the music already on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rOEYZ3
Ocado shares rocket on Kroger tech deal
The online grocer signs a deal to supply its technology with US retail giant Kroger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IoiPfv
China car app Didi updates safety measures after murder
The country's equivalent of Uber is overhauling a service following the murder of a female passenger from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rOLgbn
UK 'leading world' in compassionate technology
A report shows the UK tech sector is growing much faster than the rest of the economy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GoOGXq
Xbox Adaptive Controller a 'first' for disabled gamers
Newsbeat's been given exclusive access to Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller, a 'first' for disabled gamers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KsAoHN
Google’s File on Me Was Huge. Here’s Why It Wasn’t as Creepy as My Facebook Data.
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KtLuw4
Senate Democrats Win Vote on Net Neutrality, a Centerpiece of 2018 Strategy
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Im42BK
The Entire Economy Is MoviePass Now. Enjoy It While You Can.
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ImiwSi
Pope warns nuns to use 'sobriety' on social media
The guidance is intended to safeguard silence and recollection in monastic life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rKszWW
Facebook privacy: MEPs to press Zuckerberg
Facebook's chief will attend a closed door meeting with European Parliament leaders in Brussels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2INeVvZ
Mark Zuckerberg to Meet With European Lawmakers on Facebook’s Use of Data
By PRASHANT S. RAO and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wLAkAW
What Improved Tech Means for Electric, Self-Driving and Flying Cars
By JACK EWING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rKfWes
Vault 7 inquiry: CIA data leak suspect named by media
Joshua Schulte is suspected of leaking secret documents but instead faces charges over abuse images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KwaGSv
'Laurel' or 'Yanny'? People can't decide
A widely-shared audio 'illusion' has divided the internet into two camps: the Yannies and the Laurels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Iku5cO
NHS cyber-hero 'discussed bank hack role'
Marcus Hutchins is trying to suppress a phone call transcript in which malware code was mentioned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IkstQ1
Watch ban imposed at GCSE and A-level exams
The move is designed to prevent cheating via smartwatches designed to look like standard timepieces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gp2hhl
Robert Downey Jr plans YouTube series on AI
The Iron Man actor will co-produce the eight-part series with his wife, producer Susan Downey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GmOUhU
New Privacy Rules Could Make This Woman One of Tech’s Most Important Regulators
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IoTGgF
Kaspersky moves operations after spy claims
Cyber-security firm Kaspersky will move infrastructure after it was linked to Kremlin spying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IIgET2
Twitter trolls' tweets to tumble down timeline
Tweets from trolls that "distort the public conversation" will now be less visible on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IC57F9
Keyless cars causing dozens of deaths
If engines are left running in confined spaces, such as garages, they can emit deadly carbon monoxide fumes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KqR1DH
Facebook, Aiming for Transparency, Details Removal of Posts and Fake Accounts
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wF2H3u
Sharing of school pupils' data put on hold
The move follows criticism of the handling of personal information in the national pupil database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wGbwdF
Amazon and Starbucks blast Seattle tax to fight homelessness
The local council wants the two Seattle-based giants to help fight homelessness in the US city. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KogFsE
IS propaganda 'hidden on Internet Archive'
A study indicates the web-preservation service is being used to keep extremist posts online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IHYfWs
Uber Eliminates Forced Arbitration for Sex Misconduct Claims
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rJDhMC
Is this a pigeon? A 2011 meme reincarnated in 2018
"It's like my son got elected president and then got a full face tattoo," says translator of 'Is this a pigeon?' fame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rFLaUc
O2 apologises for racist hate mail sent with Sim cards
Phone company apologises for mail addressed to "Mr Isis Terroriste" and "Mr Getout Ofengland". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L2Yha4
‘Pakistan's army tried to hack my Facebook’
A harassed human rights activist reveals to the BBC how she was a target for repeated cyber attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IF9saA
Why your social media is covered in gammon
Comparing ham to the complexion of angry middle-aged white men is the latest internet culture battle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IenMr7
In India, Facebook’s WhatsApp Plays Central Role in Elections
By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KXnzWO
Apple-Samsung patent battle revived in California court
The jury is being asked to reconsider what Apple's iPhone design patents were worth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gfi6Ho
John Lewis apologises after wedding gift list site disappears
The store said there was an "issue" with renewing the service's web domain before it expired. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rFRx9a
PGP: 'Serious' flaw found in secure email tech
The vulnerability affects PGP - a widely used means of encrypting emails. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wCDqHt
Trump seeks to save Chinese jobs at ZTE ahead of trade talks
The US president makes a surprise move to help a telecoms firm subject to a US export ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L0CuzM
Twitter fails to take down Xanax adverts
Pfizer experts say the fake pills have been found to contain rat poison, insecticides and lead paint. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GdA90A
Xerox aborts $6.1bn sale to Japan's Fujifilm
Xerox abandons the deal after reaching an agreement with activist investors who opposed the merger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Igxjtx
AT&T Chief Says Hiring Michael Cohen on Time Warner Deal a ‘Big Mistake’
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2G6dDXH
Kevin’s Week in Tech: Are Google’s A.I.-Powered Phone Calls Cool, Creepy, or Both?
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IgM1Ra