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Meat Labs Pursue a Once-Impossible Goal: Kosher Bacon
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QgfIpc
Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private
Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Is1fUm
Social media guidelines for young people to be drawn up
The health secretary - a father of three - says he is worried about the impact on children's mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NRSid5
The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8
Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rau6k4
Conservative Party conference app reveals MP's numbers
A security breach with the Tory Party conference app reveals contact details for MPs and journalists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zEqXm0
LendingClub Founder, Ousted in 2016, Settles Fraud Charges
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QidiXf
Google Chief Agrees to Testify to Congress
By CECILIA KANG and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DFAE7I
Facebook security breach: Up to 50m accounts attacked
Attackers exploited vulnerability in a feature known as "View As", the social media giant says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DEnfwK
Facebook Network Breach Impacts Up to 50 Million Users
By MIKE ISAAC and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DDbHtB
Facebook slated over phone ad push
The social network has been criticised for targeting ads using data people shared as a security check. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zCM9bU
Google to be sued by Belgium for not blurring military sites
The search giant is facing legal action over its mapping of sensitive locations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NM3ZCf
Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit
Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVVqcZ
The Week in Tech: The Robots Aren’t as Human as They Seem
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DEvY22
Bytedance of China Eyes $75 Billion Valuation, Joining Start-Up Giants
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NcH8KY
US mid-terms: Hackers expose 'staggering' voter machine flaws
Security experts have reported a series of issues with widely-used voting equipment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OTLXdx
San Diego port hit by ransomware attack
Admin systems and internal networks were knocked out by the intruding malware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OQUQo5
TSB and HSBC banking apps hit by computer glitches
Customers of TSB and HSBC face problems accessing accounts due to more computer problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R63SPQ
BBC Music website offers dementia lifeline
BBC Music Memories aims to help with the provision of music therapy to patients with Alzheimer's. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N7aJW2
Disabled train users to get new 'life-changing' app
A Paralympian says the app will "empower disabled people to travel without any fear". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xDLS7l
Regulators accuse Tesla's Elon Musk of securities fraud
The SEC files a suit alleging 'false and misleading' tweets by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DAbC9X
Fortnite pets not money-making exercise, expert believes
The latest update are more likely to be an attempt to broaden the game's player base, expert believes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zAqcKM
Linus Torvalds: 'I'll never be cuddly but I can be more polite'
In an exclusive conversation with the BBC, the Linux founder opens up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R0xcax
Amazon to open 'four-star' store in New York
The shops will only sell items that received good ratings from customers when they were bought online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q6BqMc
Uber pays $148m over data breach cover-up
The 2016 breach involved hackers grabbing data on millions of Uber customers and drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N5vC3Y
The Hot Property That’s Next on Tech’s Agenda: Real Estate
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xSPMbQ
Aadhaar: India top court upholds world's largest biometric scheme
India's Supreme Court rules the world's largest biometric scheme is constitutional but limits its scope. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xTrnCG
Limiting children's screen time linked to better cognition
Those who have less than two hours a day of recreational screen time do better in testing, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OcH3LQ
It’s Google’s Turn in Washington’s Glare
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OeS66V
Google Tweaks Chrome in Response to Privacy Criticism
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2zvUQol
The Sun Sets. The Wind Dies. But Energy Data Is Relentless.
By IVAN PENN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2zwU7mO
Spare Your Friends: Make a Mini-Movie of Your Fabulous Vacation
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NFdmn4
Uber Settles Data Breach Investigation for $148 Million
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Oc1hFo
Mobile phone charges 'unacceptable' says Ofcom
The regulator says it's had enough of operators who continue to charge people for phones they already own from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ob8qWu
PlayStation backs down in Fortnite cross-play row
Sony will begin to let PS4 gamers play against those using other consoles after pressure from fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N3y4YK
Ex-Google Employee Urges Lawmakers to Take On Company
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xMEt5R
Tablet computer kills child in car crash in Spain
The accident, in Spain, caused the tablet to strike the three-year-old's head, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OcVpeR
'Distracted boyfriend' advert ruled sexist
A Swedish company broke gender discrimination rules by using a popular meme in an advert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zvdSv4
How Apple Thrived in a Season of Tech Scandals
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NJkz5C
Instagram: The dog that launched a social media giant
The co-founders of Instagram are stepping down. What made their idea so successful? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xMiISJ
India’s Top Court Limits a Sweeping Biometric ID Program
By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ORIEUq
When Zuckerberg Asserted Control, Instagram’s Founders Chafed
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NGiEig
Mirrorless cameras: Photography's new decisive moment
Camera-makers are rushing to release full-frame mirrorless cameras packed with new features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zu4hVy
Is a New Russian Meddling Tactic Hiding in Plain Sight?
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2N04nrm
Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Stealing Secrets to Help Intel
By DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2If5Kll
Ex-Content Moderator Sues Facebook, Saying Violent Images Caused Her PTSD
By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MZCnEg
Qualcomm claims Apple shared tech with Intel
Qualcomm's complaint is the latest clash between the two global technology giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xFFOeo
Why India Wants to Scan All Fingers, Eyes and Faces
By VINDU GOEL and DREW JORDAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QWvRBi
Facebook moderator sues over 'beheading stress'
A contractor working on the social network says it does not do enough for traumatised staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IjCb29
Should gammon slur be banned on Twitter?
Twitter asks its members to help shape new rules banning "dehumanising speech". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDp95i
Tinder tests new feature for women in India
The dating platform is testing letting women take control of sending the first message to a match. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DFypS3
YouTube channel owner 'arrested over child sex abuse'
BuzzFeed claims to have a warrant suggesting the British national, 55, was arrested during a video shoot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xNeaLP
Labour conference: 'Nationalise the internet' call rejected
But Labour's Angela Eagle says tech giants should work for the "common good" and not just profit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IcDbF2
How Instagram Rose Into a Cultural Powerhouse
By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2zsgABw
Instagram co-founders Systrom and Krieger leaving firm
Kevin Systrom said he and Mike Krieger wanted to "explore our curiosity and creativity". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OQq0Mw
Instagram’s Co-Founders Said to Step Down From Company
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2N0qUnK
How translation apps are ironing out embarrassing gaffes
The goal of real-time natural language translation is getting closer, but mistakes still happen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zs30y6
Man Up, Grassley. Question Ford Yourself.
By LARA BAZELON from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2OUUAo4
Gamer with terminal cancer achieves 'Ultimate' goal
Chris Taylor who has bone cancer got to play Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game early following a social media campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IbdiFL
China shuts down 4,000 websites in purge on 'improper values'
It says it targeted "harmful" online content, spreading "improper values, vulgarity or obscenity". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pyNIC6
3D-printed gun pioneer in jail on sex assault charge
Cody Wilson is in prison in Houston after being charged with the sexual assault of an under-age girl. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1DlSm
Women seeking sperm donor online harassed
One woman says a potential donor turned out to be married and had undergone a vasectomy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OJ6uBG
Want to See What’s Up Amazon’s Sleeve? Take a Tour of Seattle
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Nvh2rv
App-Only Banks Rise in Europe and Aim at Traditional Lenders
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1Kdzh
For Hackers, Anonymity Was Once Critical. That’s Changing.
By STEPHEN HILTNER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xGKCPT
These Robots Run, Dance and Flip. But Are They a Business?
By CADE METZ and MAX AGUILERA-HELLWEG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QSQgHk
Google C.E.O. Denies Allegations of Political Bias in Search Results
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2psd1FN
Code-cracking WW2 Bombe operation recreated at Bletchley
Modern day codebreakers have used wartime methods to read messages scrambled by an Enigma machine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2znjRCo
PayPal Cuts Off Infowars, Joining Other Tech Giants
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2zn3i9k
Tech Tent: Do the police have your biometric digits?
Zoe Kleinman explores concerns that law enforcement agencies are collecting too much biometric data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xvFQWi
The Week in Tech: Are Robots Coming for Your Job? Eventually, Yes.
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MPuX6s
Instagram's IGTV recommended 'abusive' videos
Sexually suggestive clips featuring children were recommended to users, an investigation finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OErKbD
Facebook stops sending staff to help political campaigns
The social network will no longer send employees to work at the offices of political campaigns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OJ0tEY
China blocks Twitch game-streaming service
The services website and app is no longer reachable from mainland China, gamers report from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QPkLOp
Internet regulator considered for UK
The government is considering "all options" to keep UK citizens "safe" online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xutoGd
3D-printed gun pioneer Cody Wilson charged with sexual assault
Cody Wilson flew to Taiwan before he could be detained, police in Texas say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PRKGUC
Vote Leave data firm hit with first ever GDPR notice
AggregateIQ is appealing against the accusation that it mishandled personal data and broke GDPR rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pqs9TS
John Hancock makes fitness tracking 'mandatory' for insurance
One of the largest life insurance providers in North America will now sell only "interactive" policies that collect health data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xlMKNN
GoPro Hero 7 camera films smooth videos without gimbal
The latest action cam automatically stabilises footage to avoid the need for a separate gimbal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OGFL8I
Facebook told to speed up changes or face 'sanctions'
Brussels says Facebook must improve its information flow by 31 December or face sanctions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PRSjdI
Hologram phone calls - sci-fi or serious possibility?
With 5G, experts say we could enjoy virtual reality in HD on our mobiles and even project holographics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PSsgDf
Equifax fined by ICO over data breach that hit Britons
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office imposes a fine of £500,000 over the 2017 breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2poiKMR
Windows on How Cities Change Can Be All Too Captivating
By EMILY BADGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2POCrsk
Inside Facebook’s Election ‘War Room’
By SHEERA FRENKEL and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xmT1bM
Jellyfish robots to watch over endangered coral reefs
The soft-bodied machines are designed to explore fragile marine ecosystems without causing damage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ODle55
Europe to Investigate Amazon’s Dual Role of Merchant and Platform
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QI9cIU
3D printing shop closes after accusations of idolatry
People in Kuwait are reacting on social media to news a 3D printing shop has been closed after an outcry from an Islamist cleric. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xyY9cf
Why Jeff Bezos Should Push for Nobody to Get as Rich as Jeff Bezos
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xoJ1Pt
Breck Bednar murder: Film warning of online grooming launched
Breck Bednar, 14, was groomed before being lured to his death by Lewis Daynes in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MO1ie5
Poor Toad: How Stormy Daniels ruined Mario Kart
When details from her tell-all memoir were published, one detail stood out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFV15W
Sony unveils mini PlayStation Classic console
Tekken 3 and Ridge Racer are among the titles on Sony's new miniature PlayStation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NXOeHm
US judge allows e-voting despite hack fears
The state of Georgia judge is "gravely concerned" about hacking - but allows e-voting to go ahead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MJJTTL
Apple Watch Series 4 Review: A Big Deal for Our Health
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xo8Bnz
Will we ever get self-healing smartphones?
How likely is it that we will see mobile phones that use self-healing materials any time soon? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MPxcH6
'Wild West' Bitcoin 'should be regulated'
Digital currencies pose a "litany of risks" and investors have little protection, says an MPs' committee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D7NBHh
IBM launches tool aimed at detecting AI bias
IBM is launching software which will monitor algorithms in real time and highlight how they make decisions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OC6aEu
Facebook job ads 'discriminated by gender'
Women in three US states were allegedly not shown job ads for certain "male-dominated professions". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xmwM66
Parts of a ‘Virtual’ Border Wall, Built With the Tech Behind Driverless Cars
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xly40U
Almost half of UK internet users 'harmed' online
The range of harms include cyber-scams as well as trolling, bullying and stalking, finds an Ofcom study. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MHL4TG
Lyndsey Scott says models can also be coders
Former Victoria's Secret model Lyndsey Scott points out that programmers come in all shapes and sizes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QHBvXM
The iPhone XS and XS Max Review: Bigger Is Now Definitely Better
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xsyKAW
Black chat shows prosper online
Mainstream media may struggle with diversity but black creators are making their own entertainment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NeVGhH
Tackling food waste in Nigeria with an app
Nigerian tech entrepreneur Oscar Ekponimo has invented an app which will help cut down on food waste. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NOFEe6
Elon Musk sued for libel by British Thai cave rescuer
The billionaire had accused cave diver Vernon Unsworth of being a "child rapist", without evidence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OwyuIF
TripAdvisor suspends reviews for 'Bude tunnel'
The tunnel amassed more than 160 comments, becoming the top attraction in the Cornish town of Bude. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xgk20P
The rise of the payment app: 'I hardly use cash any more'
Person-to-person payment apps are rising fast in popularity around the world, but are they safe? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QDTjTS
Soylent meal replacement gets UK launch
The Silicon Valley drink product has changed its formula for the British market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D7hRSF
A San Francisco Tech Mogul Buys a Fabled Slice of New York Media
By DAVID STREITFELD, DON CLARK and NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xsWncD
If You See Disinformation Ahead of the Midterms, We Want to Hear From You
By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xqA9rI
Teen quizzed over 'g-force' moped YouTube stunt
Tyler Broome, 11, was spun at high speed on a park roundabout using the wheel of a moped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGivpq
WEF: Robots 'will create more jobs than they displace'
Robots will create more jobs than they replace, although many roles will become redundant, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OBKckY
Marc Benioff Explains Why He Is Buying Time Magazine
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OvHKg5
Google admits changing phone settings remotely
The firm apologises after an "experiment" activates settings remotely on some Android phones from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NgBkEQ
Google bans birds on bikes from algorithm contest
The search giant launches a contest for images that can defeat its image-recognition systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OvTcbF
NovaSAR: UK radar satellite launches to track illegal shipping activity
The all-British NovaSAR spacecraft will monitor big stretches of ocean for suspicious shipping activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xhuk0x
Amazon investigates staff bribery claims
The practice is particularly "pronounced in China", according to the Wall Street Journal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ngt3Rn
Cyber attack led to Bristol Airport blank screens
Bristol Airport says a "ransomware"-style attack prompted it to take screens offline for two days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2paeqRd
Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff to buy Time magazine
Marc Benioff becomes the latest tech entrepreneur to buy a media title with the $190m purchase. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xpHXKt
North Korea claims NHS and Sony hack suspect 'doesn't exist'
The man alleged to have hacked the UK's health service and Sony Pictures is not real, says Pyongyang. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mygrjg
YouTube nursery-rhyme channel with billions of views sold
The Little Baby Bum channel has racked up more than 17.5 billion views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MAR14Q
Facebook UK boss: We want to give users more control
Steve Hatch says Facebook could do a "much better job" of helping users control their experience. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CSmZJY
Mary Meeker, the ‘Queen of the Internet,’ Is Leaving Kleiner Perkins to Start Her Own Fund
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MsGfxb
The Week in Tech: Apple’s Watch Steals the Show
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xhexhy
Nintendo announces raft of new games for Switch console
The Japanese firm announces a range of new games for its console - as well as a new retro controller. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xdDAlv
Amazon chief Jeff Bezos gives $2bn to help the homeless
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos forms a charity to help the homeless and create new schools in poor areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmuE2R
F.T.C. Hearings Add to Efforts That Threaten Tech Industry
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xdSoAN
Church of England to keep Amazon shares despite Welby criticism
The Archbishop of Canterbury has attacked the tech company for "leeching off the taxpayer". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Msh12d
Stealing From a Cashierless Store (Without You, or the Cameras, Knowing It)
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QqdXGZ
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos Pledge $2 Billion for Homeless and Preschoolers
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MtHz2P
Google defends Trump election reaction
Right-wing website Breitbart published a video of senior Google staff reacting to the Trump win. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x7E4dO
Women in Games: Man wins Best Presenter Award
Women in Games (WIGJ) is an organisation that promotes female talent in a male-dominated industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NExIfr
Microsoft tests rival browser 'warnings'
Pop-up warnings about the Chrome and Firefox browsers could soon be hitting some Windows 10 users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xfyYLU
Fear book: Amazon glitch mixes in L Ron Hubbard novel reviews
Reviews of a book by the founder of scientology are posted to Fear, about President Trump's White House. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x72eF1
Huawei promises foldable phone within a year
The chief executive of the Chinese firm has said it is developing a device with a fold-out screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OfIR3f
Paying Is Voluntary at This Selfie-Friendly Store
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2x9fd9l
No deal Brexit won't bring back mobile roaming charges - minister
Britons won't be hit with mobile phone roaming charges if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, a minister says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MqDpbX
Facebook ‘Better Prepared’ to Fight Election Interference, Mark Zuckerberg Says
By SHEERA FRENKEL and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xcZ565
Leaked Google Video After Trump’s Win Adds to Pressure From Conservatives
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MqUcvE