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The FlexPai phone offers a tablet-sized screen when open or three separate displays when folded up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SzW75h

Eurostar resets customer passwords after hack attack

The rail firm reset passwords after detecting efforts to break into some accounts earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9IZlU

Google executive leaves after sexual harassment claim

The New York Times reported the executive had been accused of sexual harassment in 2013. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EU06XR

Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India

The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RosceX

Fifa: Governing body reveals IT data hack earlier this year

Football's world governing body Fifa says information was hacked from its IT systems earlier this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sz5ZfB

Apple Watches owners asked to return devices for repair after update glitch

Apple has withdrawn a software update after complaints that it "bricked" some owners' smartwatches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qmE5H2

Fake Cambridge Analytica ad hits Facebook

The bogus advert purports to be for the BeLeave Brexit campaign and received more than 1,000 views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ssdfdn

Miss Those Video Games of Your Youth? Here’s How to Find Them

By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q8fJMp

Cardiff tech firm: 'We'll pay £100k, but can't get staff'

A tech skills shortage means some Welsh workers receive daily job offers, and salaries are increasing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RpoaD5

Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts

The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OgIHI9

Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JsBLqq

Alphabet Executive Resigns After Harassment Accusation

By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CQPSES

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zeK8Bw

Facebook Reports Slowing Revenue and User Growth

By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CNfUZL

Apple Unveils New iPad and MacBook Air

By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q5bgKn

Android kids apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads

Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q722gw

Warning over DJI drones falling out of the sky

Some incidents in which DJI drones "suffered a complete loss of power" have concerned a UK authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P2sifB

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Px98Og

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qi0o0n

Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9

Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OVumGi

On Social Media, No Answers for Hate

By SHEERA FRENKEL, MIKE ISAAC and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EQcZlv

China’s King of Internet Fluff Wants to Conquer the World

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yE9NUI

Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z9Szht

Red Hydrogen One: The internet reacts to the 3D-enabled phone

A smartphone with a pioneering 3D display fails to convince technology experts of its merits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P10s3l

MIT invites you to control a human on Halloween

Researchers want internet users to vote on which actions an actor will take in a new social experiment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q91ZRG

Pittsburgh shooting: Gab drops offline after attack

PayPal and others pulled support for Gab's "free speech" service after a gun attack on a synagogue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DefcFQ

The boss who tried to kill his business

October 28, 2018

Peter Reinhardt was initially unimpressed with the idea behind customer data tech firm Segment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zbK0m7

Cesar Sayoc’s Path on Social Media: From Food Photos to Partisan Fury

October 27, 2018

By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CJwxp1

Urban Planning Guru Says Driverless Cars Won’t Fix Congestion

October 27, 2018

By JOHN MARKOFF from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ORouOd

Google Workers Fume Over Executives’ Payouts After Sexual Misconduct Claims

By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Oa0oJc

Facebook Removes Iranian Network That Was Spreading Disinformation

By MIKE ISAAC and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yBY88Z

Facebook uncovers Iranian-linked accounts

The firm says it has removed dozens of accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qeDZkE

The Week in Tech: Apple Goes on the Attack

By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qatbnw

Driverless cars: Who should die in a crash?

A global study suggests people prefer to save young over elderly people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CGsIAW

Fatal 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges

The long list of suspected crimes relate to many other hoax calls to police, fraud and threats of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Re4Dpd

The Next Big One? Earthquake Scientists Look to A.I.

By THOMAS FULLER and CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ORJWTe

Helping kids cope with the fear of medical treatment

Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O3okhy

Amazon Squeezes Out More Profit as Sales Growth Slows

By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yyyxh9

Alphabet Shrugs Off Bad News With Big Quarter

By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qc5vzm

Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

The tech giant dismissed 48 people, including 13 senior managers, in the past two years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yYUyVu

Snap Continues to Struggle to Gain Users

By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OOCqZb

Portrait by AI program sells for $432,000

The AI-generated portrait of a fictional Frenchman sold for 45 times its original estimate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ETy2DE

How Google Protected Andy Rubin, the ‘Father of Android’

By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and KATIE BENNER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2D3XYLf

Second hack attack on BA website uncovered

Details of the attack emerged as BA investigated a 'sophisticated' attack it suffered in September. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z4zL3b

Twitter Posts Another Profit as User Numbers Drop

By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Ar8ZUe

Twitter earnings boosted by sports broadcasts

Sales leap 30% in the third quarter, partly thanks to broadcasts of major baseball and football games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jf6hEn

Inside Rockstar: The developer behind Red Dead Redemption 2

The western-style adventure is the first major release from Rockstar Games for eight years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RcDzH2

Apple’s Radical Approach to News: Humans Over Machines

By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ONZJCJ

BT appoints Worldpay's Philip Jansen as new chief executive

Philip Jansen takes the helm next year as Britain's biggest telecoms provider seeks to revive its fortunes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JdYYfV

Cathay Pacific data hack hits 9.4 million passengers

The Hong Kong airline said personal details including passport and credit card numbers were accessed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jf7E5Y

Tesla delivers 'historic' $311m profit

Elon Musk's electric car maker reports only the third quarterly profit in its 15-year history. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qaSqpI

Facebook fined £500,000 for Cambridge Analytica scandal

The Cambridge Analytica scandal was a "serious breach" of data protection laws, UK regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D3JLOf

Smart cities: 'A cyber-attack could stop the country'

As the internet of things takes off, is security being sacrificed in the quest for higher speeds? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yx0ypj

Microsoft’s Earnings Surge, as Cloud Bet Continues to Pay Off

By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yxFcrU

Google drops plans for Berlin campus after protests

The US firm had faced strong local opposition and will now give the space to humanitarian groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CBBhwY

Just Embed a Phone Into This Editor’s Mind, Already

By CHOIRE SICHA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Sh34IC

Camera lens made of ice takes cool photos

Photographer Mathieu Stern made a camera lens from a chunk of an iceberg. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PR7K67

Facebook removes 8.7m child nudity images in three months

The firm has developed new software which automatically flags potential sexualised images of children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pi0nHW

Apple and Samsung fined by Italian authorities over slow phones

The firms have been accused by Italian authorities of building "planned obsolescence" into devices from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ApBphv

How WhatsApp is being abused in Brazil's elections

Software is being used to scrape phone numbers and send thousands of messages in minutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RemBbh

Apple boss Tim Cook praises GDPR and wants tough US privacy law

The Apple boss also praised the EU's new data protection regulation GDPR, in a speech in Brussels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9aPio

The Problem With Fixing WhatsApp? Human Nature Might Get in the Way

By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yu3xPm

Snapchat Helps Register Over 400,000 Voters

By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PLxxMV

Elon Musk says Twitter blocked him after Bitcoin tweet

The entrepreneur says Twitter believed his account had been hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O1wvuV

Mobile app data sharing 'out of control'

Nearly 90% of apps on Google Play share data with Google parent Alphabet, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AnxotT

Linus Torvalds returns to head Linux coding community

Mr Torvalds took a short break from the Linux world to get help to become more polite to engineers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8hB7R

John Lewis pulls the plug on DVD players

Slump in sales sparks move by department store chain, which will continue to sell Blu-ray players. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PfxAnn

'Instagram used more than Snapchat' by US teens

Instagram has overtaken Snapchat as the most used social media app among US teens, says a study. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R5HqWb

London Uber drivers to charge electric car fee

The 15p fee will be handed to drivers to help them pay for an all-electric car, says ride-hailing firm from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EFTdJl

Self-driving school bus test halted in US

The test, which involved transporting schoolchildren, was irresponsible, the NHTSA says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PWU3CA

The iPhone XR Review: A Cheaper Apple Phone Suited to Most of Us

By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PRb6pO

Smart speakers could be speaking Welsh

Smart speakers using Welsh are a key aim in a new Welsh Government technology strategy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NUV3pe

AI painting to go under the hammer

A painting created by artificial intelligence will be auctioned by Christie's this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NY76lq

World's longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens

The $20bn bridge spanning 55km is an engineering marvel but has been dogged by safety issues and delays. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFS7lv

Is blockchain living up to the hype?

Despite the grand claims made for this distributed ledger tech, few companies are actually using it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFNeJo

US teen is new Tetris world champion

A 16-year-old boy from California has won the grand final of the Classic Tetris World Championship from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q4JP83

YouTube pours money into how-to videos

The video site will spend $20million (£15m) developing educational and how-to content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yTFWqx

Netflix denies changing posters based on viewers' race

The site responds to claims it's "misleading" users with the choices of promotional shots it offers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8PENm

Five things to know about Red Dead Redemption 2

The hotly anticipated video game is released this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OHFVAC

New York police body-warn cameras recalled after explosion

Police in New York are told to stop using some body-worn cameras out of "an abundance of caution". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R6VSgC

Yosemite: Photographer searches for Taft Point proposal couple

Freelance photographer Matthew Dippel is hunting for the pair who he caught on camera earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D07T4k

Is 'manspreading' video a Kremlin hoax?

There are reasons why some suspect that the Russian state was behind a viral video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OxijyK

Asteroid pioneers: The team who put rovers on a space rock

Japan's space agency Hayabusa-2 spacecraft is the first one to place robot rovers on an asteroid's surface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R6Bn3E

Addison Lee plans self-driving taxis by 2021

The taxi firm is pitting itself against rival Uber in a race to offer self-driving car services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S85GrS

The Next Tech Talent Shortage: Quantum Computing Researchers

October 21, 2018

By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NUcxlE

Anonymous Facebook ads urge voters 'to bin Chequers'

A senior MP questions how a pro-Brexit website can run adverts without saying who has paid for them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yrVvXf

Republicans Find a Facebook Workaround: Their Own Apps

By NATASHA SINGER and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2S3KIdJ

How the Blockchain Could Break Big Tech’s Hold on A.I.

By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CZ1jey

Online sellers 'pay for positive reviews'

A Which? investigator was hired to write high-rated reviews online in return for free goods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R5lkmP

Facebook Ads From Unknown Backer Take Aim at Brexit Plan

By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Pa0HZ5

Disinformation Spreads on WhatsApp Ahead of Brazilian Election

By MIKE ISAAC and KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OBoUIo

In Liberal San Francisco, Tech Leaders Brawl Over Tax Proposal to Aid Homeless

By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2R4juCJ

eBay revs up to take on Auto Trader in car ads

The online marketplace is acquiring Motors.co.uk, making it a "leading alternative" to Auto Trader. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pYu7eE

The Week in Tech: Executives Pull Out of Saudi Conference

By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yL7cre

Facebook hires former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg

The former Liberal Democrat leader will head Facebook's global affairs and communications team. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NN1NFH

Google takes down Esta service ads - but many remain

Many sites have been charging high rates since 2010 but Google has finally taken some of the ads down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CSdxpj

Will There Be a Ban on Killer Robots?

By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2q1AsG7

The Computer Chauffeur Is Creeping Closer

By NORMAN MAYERSOHN from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2S1pMEs

'Why we faked our Facebook wedding in Kinshasa'

Successful, educated and attractive - Arlène Agneroh's friends said the only thing she was missing was a husband. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QQv8B1

Amazon creates 1,000 'highly skilled' jobs in three UK cities

Online retailer adds hundreds of "Silicon Valley" jobs in Manchester, Edinburgh and Cambridge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EtLuOw

eBay files lawsuit against Amazon over 'seller recruitment'

In a lawsuit, eBay says the retail giant used its internal message system to recruit sellers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CpBW4j

How U2's technology is changing concerts for the better

The band's groundbreaking stage show is designed to ensure everyone has a front-row seat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ew41cX

Facebook in fresh video metrics row

Legal action brought by advertisers claims the social network knew about problems in metrics in 2015. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QZa5Mp

Tiny companion phone released in Japan

The mobile is designed as a companion device for those who already own bigger smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3TR7I

Computer Stories: A.I. Is Beginning to Assist Novelists

By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P8Juzs

Mitsubishi windows shine 'alarmingly realistic' fake sunlight

Mitsubishi has developed a new indoor lighting system that mimics blue skies, sunrises and sunsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NMT0n0

Would you splash out on a new phone to get VR on the go?

Superfast 5G mobile will require new handsets, but will the new services justify the extra expense? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ymoifK

Just Eat listings include takeaways given zero ratings for hygiene

Outlets rated zero by the Food Standards Agency are among those listed on the food ordering app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Euz6Oh

Twitter's 'Russia-Iran' troll tweet trove made public

Millions of tweets published by suspected state-linked accounts are made public by Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pYhHUg

An Eye for Photography, but a Google Suite for Events

By WHITNEY RICHARDSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CqCFCH

What are NPCs and why are they all over social media?

The Trump-supporting right has a new favourite meme and they're trolling opponents far and wide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CQ261o

Grand Theft Auto 'cheats' homes raided

A court grants search warrants and freezes the assets of five people accused of making cheat software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Cr2K4a

Google unshackles Android-device-makers

Phone and tablet companies will be able to experiment with alternative versions of Android. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AeMX79

Craig Newmark, Newspaper Villain, Is Working to Save Journalism

By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P4mhOR

Children 'at risk of blackmail due to live-streaming surge'

One in 10 users has been asked to remove their clothes, an NSPCC survey suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P26Bvq

Russian censor offers 24-hour online bans for anniversary

To celebrate its time on VKontakte, Russian media watchdog Roskomnadzor offered users day-long bans from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Clb4Th

Dating site scam victims lose £2,000 to fraudsters

The majority of those tricked out of money after talking to fraudsters on dating sites lose more than £2,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yHye2Q

Netflix soars on record subscriber total

The streaming service adds seven million subscribers in the third quarter, bringing the total to 137 million. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AdfGtd

Unilad web publisher bought by LADbible

The move safeguards more than 200 jobs at the viral publisher, which collapsed with debts of £6.5m. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OutAQn

Uber and Lyft Charge Toward Potential I.P.O.s Next Year

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CnetkA

Spotify ad banned for causing 'distress' to children

The advert mimicked a horror movie and was likely to scare youngsters, the ad authority says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PDdm3U

New York Attorney General Expands Inquiry Into Net Neutrality Comments

By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CNsedb

Google to Charge Phone Makers for Android Apps in Europe

By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PAVS89

Robot 'talks' to MPs about future of AI in the classroom

Pepper goes to Parliament to talk to MPs about the role robotics and AI will play in the classroom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Chtmot

Huawei's Watch GT has no time for Android's Wear OS

The Chinese tech firm ditches Google's Wear OS in favour of its own smartwatch operating system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yDkE0e

Fortnite cheat YouTuber sued by Epic Games

A YouTube gamer is being sued for selling Fortnite cheats and promoting them online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0zc45

Would you trust an auto-switching site for life?

GoCompare wants you to let it choose your energy supplier forever, but can it really find the best deal? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIgUjF

Tiny Palm smartphone baffles gadget fans

The credit-card-sized device is designed to help people take a break from their main phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AcPgrB

Lost passwords 'lead to lost savings'

An estimated seven million people have lost savings and pensions, but there is help to track them down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ROE0Iu

Sundar Pichai: Google 'exploring' censored China search app

The firm's CEO defends a possible return to China, a market Google abandoned over censorship concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTJipp

Paul Allen: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies aged 65

The billionaire businessman, who also owned the Seattle Seahawks NFL team, died in Seattle on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CgnMT4

UK cyber-centre thwarts hostile hackers

The National Cyber Security Centre has combated about 1,200 attacks since it was created, it reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OrGFKb

Visa, Mastercard and American Express Defy India’s Regulators Over Data Rules

By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yD6xYR

Virgin Media disrupted in London

A fault with Virgin Media has left many customers in London without internet access and TV. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OrvrFG

Infosys Built Its Global Machine With Indian Workers. Can It Adjust to Trump’s ‘Hire American’?

By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IZYfPw

The Google Pixel 3 Review: Phone’s Smarts Shine Through Its A.I.-Driven Camera

By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Cj3FUf

Myanmar’s Military Said to Be Behind Facebook Campaign That Fueled Genocide

By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QS0Yxg

UK seeks to secure smart home gadgets