TEDWomen: Vibrations offer new way to track elephants
A technique used to study earthquakes have been adapted to track elephants in the wild. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SkBWre
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Space Odyssey helps launch first 8K TV channel
The classic film will be broadcast in super-high definition 8K on a new TV channel in Japan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SkYnwj
Brexit: Minister resigns over Theresa May's 'naive' deal
Sam Gyimah says a row about the EU's Galileo sat-nav system shows any deal will be "EU first". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U2kfyo
Google staff pledge cash to striking workmates
The cash would be used to support any staff striking over Google's work on a search engine for China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U6e0ts
Health secretary Matt Hancock accused of breaking ethics rules
Labour demands an ethics probe after health secretary talks about "GP at Hand" app in an interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QqAaYo
The Week in Tech: Facebook’s Three Big Problems
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2zyjep7
Marriott hack hits 500 million guests
Marriott says details of up to 500 million guests may have been accessed in a database breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zxgHeX
Tesco and VW plan free electric car charging points
Customers can leave electric cars to charge while shopping, under a partnership with Volkswagen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sj3zB6
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled pay SEC cryptocurrency penalties
The regulator says the celebrities did not tell followers they had been paid to promote some investments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PaQkAc
Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US
Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7wcnZ
MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'
Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zGF1ev
Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US
The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn
Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2AC3UHw
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled Are Fined in I.C.O. Crackdown
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PciWtb
Smart meter fitting slows as deadline looms
Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes will have one by 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4ldFo
Carphone Warehouse faces Black Friday backlash
Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4L5kO
Facebook's UK political ad rules kick in
Facebook starts to enforce its tighter political advertising rules in the UK following a delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TVTpb1
Raids mounted on fake Indian tech support centres
Microsoft complained to local police, who arrested more than 50 people in call centres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DR4ULp
Nintendo smashes its rules for gaming vloggers
The gaming giant will now let players share videos on YouTube, Twitch and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E5Vc91
Microsoft Is Worth as Much as Apple. How Did That Happen?
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KGOuXm
Serkis on Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle special effects
Andy Serkis has directed the new movie Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle using motion capture effects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KK6j80
What happened when sextortion scammers targeted a BBC Trending reporter?
Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BDPGba
That Virus Alert on Your Computer? Scammers in India May Be Behind It
By VINDU GOEL and SUHASINI RAJ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2AvQMDT
One Planet York: 'Ethical hacker' exposed council app flaw
A developer proved phone numbers and encrypted passwords of One Planet York users could be found on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FKNQcv
Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?
New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FHtUam
Make Your Friends and Family Less Irksome This Holiday Season
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RrEgfO
Covering a White House Where News Is Always Just a Tap Away
By KATIE ROGERS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rcJ6lD
Massage app exposes 'sex pest' clients
Urban Massage left thousands of customer records exposed, including complaints about its clients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r8ifHx
How to Survive the Next Era of Tech (Slow Down and Be Mindful)
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RqIyEc
Huawei: NZ blocks Chinese firm on national security fears
Concerns about espionage risks has sparked global scrutiny of telecoms gear made by China's Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rhCvXv
Cost of 118 calls to be capped after charges soar
Most popular directory enquiries service charges more than £11 for a 90 second call, regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PWMHDo
'Fraudsters exploited my angry tweet'
A writer thought he was dealing with a bank after complaining of poor service, but it was a con-artist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rjg7Iz
A Hot Seat for Facebook, an Empty Chair for Zuckerberg and a Vow to Share Secret Files
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KBe2Fl
Google urged to drop Chinese 'Dragonfly' project
Staff sign an open letter saying Google's work on a censored search engine would aid repression in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAJvog
MPs' fury over Mark Zuckerberg 'no-show'
Facebook executive Richard Allan faces international committee on fake news and disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DLgo34
Chinese AI caught out by face in bus ad
The smart software accused a woman pictured in an advert on a bus of flouting road traffic laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qkq7nG
Touchdown triumph for Nasa's probe
The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ao8B84
Uber fined £385,000 for losing UK customer data
The ride-hailing company should have done more to protect user data, say UK data regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zqQ7nK
'Park anywhere' electric bike hire launched in Milton Keynes
The bikes use a motor to help cyclists, but similar schemes with pedal bikes have been widely vandalised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ApmS4h
Google challenged over location tracking
European consumer groups want Google investigated for collecting data on where people go. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FIVDHV
'I use Snapchat to sell sexual videos'
Jodie Carnall says she likes the money she can earn - but it's not without cost to her personal life from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KyDwmv
Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots
As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DZdp7N
Gamer arrested 'after rape overheard on gaming stream'
Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QiAqsi
Sark electricity: The Channel Island that could lose its power
The Channel Island of Sark has no cars or streetlights - and by the end of the week might have no electricity either. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TLboRv
GM to slash jobs and close eight plants
The carmaker plans to halt production at eight factories globally by the end of 2019, cutting more than 14,000 jobs from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FF1AW8
Kent Police stop using crime predicting software
The computer programme was used by the officers in Kent to identify areas for increased patrols. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r4vE3v
Apple in court over 30% app commission
Apple faces the US Supreme Court to defend the commission it makes on iPhone app sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PSA8Jg
Mobile faster than wi-fi in many countries
Future faster networks will relegate wi-fi networks to the slow lane, global research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TL7isC
Facebook documents seized by MPs investigating privacy breach
Rarely-used Parliamentary powers were invoked to demand the documents from a US executive in London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r4VLXP
Residents revolt over Facebook group 'sale'
A London community Facebook group is furious after the administration rights were sold on by one of its members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zofsyp
Samsung apologises to sick factory workers
The formal apology comes after a long battle to win compensation for sick Samsung factory staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1kuWR
Google finally cleans up its Esta ads after eight years
It says machine learning will stop expensive unofficial Esta services from advertising on Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r3ghby
How WhatsApp Leads Mobs to Murder in India
By VINDU GOEL, SUHASINI RAJ and PRIYADARSHINI RAVICHANDRAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2FAY3YM
Meet Zora, the Robot Caregiver
By ADAM SATARIANO, ELIAN PELTIER and DMITRY KOSTYUKOV from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2R36EoE
GCHQ warns on Black Friday cyber-threat
The UK's cyber-security agency warns of "prime pickings" for criminals in the run-up to Christmas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AgpzoL
D&G: China shopping sites pull products in ad backlash
The controversy over an ad campaign risks alienating the firm from one of the world's biggest luxury markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zmDJoO
Government will miss smart meter deadline, watchdog warns
Another 39 million meters must be installed within two years to meet the government's 2020 target. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SaYFGd
The F.A.O. Schwarz Piano Is Back — But With a Different Tune
By MICHAEL CORKERY from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2DDS6rF
Google rivals claim product search remains unfair
The solution put in place by Google following a record fine from the EU is not working, say rivals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sa0XW7
California fire conspiracies a hit on YouTube
Conspiracy videos about the California wildfires have clocked up millions of views on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FL9X2G
Facebook v Soros: 'Congress must probe'
One of George Soros's lieutenants says US politicians must investigate Facebook's smear campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QgCG3a
Loot box spending 'creates problem gamblers'
'Loot-box' spending in video games creates problem gamblers, a study finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qggwhs
How Facebook’s P.R. Firm Brought Political Trickery to Tech
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2S5oWWb
5 Reasons Cryptocurrency Prices Are Plunging Again
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2R1QnjD
Number of child gamblers quadruples in just two years
The rapid rise in the number of child gamblers is "a generational scandal", says a campaigner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KktPYO
You Don’t Have to Be a Journalist to Want to Keep Chats Private
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2S8Eetv
Record and Share Your Family History in 5 Steps
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qWYRgB
Facebook appeals Cambridge Analytica fine
The social network says the UK's data watchdog £500,000 penalty was unjustified. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qZIxvs
Facebook ads urge its staff to leak secrets
The Freedom from Facebook campaign is using the company's own ad tools to encourage staff to share details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DQTLuP
'Adult' furry erotica site hacked
The latest in a long line of hacks aimed at adult websites leaves millions of users exposed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fz9Ve7
Somali Workers in Minnesota Force Amazon to Negotiate
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QYULzY
The ‘Neo-Banks’ Are Finally Having Their Moment
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PLj6wM
Elon Musk renames his BFR spacecraft Starship
The entrepreneur would not reveal why he had renamed the craft, which has still not yet been built. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DwdA9U
Google helps boost High Street spending with search
Technology showing inventory for local shops will go live on Google search over next 12 months from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FzHkVT
Tumblr removed from Apple app store over abuse images
The app was removed from Apple's store after images showing child sexual abuse were discovered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OT12vi
Airbnb removes Israeli West Bank settlement listings
The US firm says it will take home rentals in Israeli settlements on occupied land off its website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bix3JC
Would you buy a handbag from Plada or Loius Vuitton?
From fake shops to copycat products, firms around the world are losing billions to copyright theft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DNBkqY
Instagram targets fake likes and comments
The photo-sharing service say it will warn those using popularity-boosting services before taking action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qWktKa
Blackout for thousands of dark web pages
Hackers have deleted more than 6,500 sites being held on a popular Dark Web server. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BhzHPH
Bitcoin falls below $5000
The fall brings the total value of all Bitcoin in existence to below $87bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zd61BS
TalkTalk hack attack: Friends jailed for cyber crimes
Matthew Hanley, 23, and Connor Allsopp, 21, accessed customers' information during the cyber attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FuPmiJ
Google halts glucose-sensing contact lens project
The contact lens was designed to help people with diabetes monitor their glucose levels from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DLxY7F
Dalby Forest sleeping mouse leaves visitors shut out
Staff at Dalby Forest in the North York Moors wondered why an electric barrier was playing up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PwtO9X
Spyro's missing subtitles anger gamers
Deaf gamers have urged developers to patch the magic dragon and add subtitles to the Spyro games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QW5rPY
Vision Direct hack puts customers' money at risk
Contact lens retailer says anyone who entered their details over a six-day period may be affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QPjhDw
Needing Growth, Uber Returns to Germany. This Time on Best Behavior.
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OPnrcM
Parents struggle to handle children's tech habits
Curbing excessive gadget use among children is hard, say parents asked for survey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KdaiJK
The clock that cost its inventor millions
Thomas Bromley failed to renew the patent on his digital clock, and missed out on a fortune. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TlNdZz
Sony won't be attending E3 next year
For the first time in 24 years, Sony won't be at the huge gaming convention in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fw3uZ8
Streaming wars: Can Disney topple Netflix?
Netflix is the leader in online video. Will Disney's plans check its growth? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S22BZO
Energy firms likely to miss smart meter deadline, warns Which?
Which? says suppliers would have to triple their installation rate to reach the 2020 deadline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DLD2c9
Finally, a Machine That Can Finish Your Sentence
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Frlwf7
In ‘Digital India,’ Government Hands Out Free Phones to Win Votes
By VINDU GOEL and SUHASINI RAJ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OSO4hb
Zuckerberg Defends Company in Friday Meeting with Employees
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Dtnjxu
Facebook Fallout Ruptures Democrats’ Longtime Alliance With Silicon Valley
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QNBAJe
Google Cloud Executive Who Sought Pentagon Contract Steps Down
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q4hsW9
The Week in Tech: Amazon Finally Makes an HQ2 Decision
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PxunjR
Award for wartime flight trainer returned to service
Tens of thousands of pilots trained in a tiny, mechanical flight simulator which has been restored. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OOWbLo
EE and Virgin Media fined £13.3m for overcharging customers
The companies overcharged phone and broadband customers leaving their contracts early, Ofcom says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TfJblv
A Look Inside the Tactics of Definers, Facebook’s Attack Dog
By JACK NICAS and MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qO8m1q
'How Amazon helped me transition to a woman'
Sophie Roberts is a software developer at the tech giant who came out at work in October. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fquedp
The Look of Amazon’s HQ2 Winners, Before Amazon
By CHRISTOPHER LEE and HECTOR EMANUEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qPMOS6
Mark Zuckerberg Defends Facebook as Furor Over Its Tactics Grows
By CECILIA KANG, MATTHEW ROSENBERG and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2FrQwLX
‘I Don’t Really Want to Work for Facebook.’ So Say Some Computer Science Students.
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7mDox
Google's Alphabet gives up on rescue robots
The technology giant will close its Schaft robotics division after failing to find a buyer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PwpdEQ
Prince William criticises social media firms
Prince William and Catherine were at the BBC to discuss its work on combating cyber-bullying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TcTmYd
Facebook accused of dark PR tactics
Facebook is embroiled in a new controversy over the tactics it used to discredit its critics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PVOdVD
Japan's cyber-security minister has 'never used a computer'
Yoshitaka Sakurada is responsible for ensuring the 2020 Olympic Games are not hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1r18h
Facebook Said to Cut Ties With Definers Public Affairs
By MIKE ISAAC and JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DmytnI
How Facebook Wrestled With Scandal: 6 Key Takeaways
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DHLSYo
MiSafes' child-tracking smartwatches are 'easy to hack'
Researchers find a way to reveal the locations of children wearing MiSafes watches and spy on them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RRv4Bp
The Essentials for Covering Silicon Valley: Burner Phones and Doorbells
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DlUOSq
Amazon’s HQ2 in Virginia Leaves a Real Estate Firm Poised to Cash In
By JULIE CRESWELL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DpL7lM
Uber’s Losses Continue Ahead of Initial Public Offering
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qLefg3
Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis
By SHEERA FRENKEL, NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, CECILIA KANG, MATTHEW ROSENBERG and JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2FztbrZ
Apple Stores to employ human trafficking victims
The technology company's retail chief reveals the initiative as she is given the Stop Slavery Award. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QI8xH4
What’s Hot (and What’s Not) This Black Friday
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qHGEDI
IMF's Lagarde says central banks could issue digital money
IMF boss Christine Lagarde said state-backed digital currencies could make transactions safer and cheaper. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B4Zx9v
New York Is a Genuine Tech Hub (and That Was Before Amazon)
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QHkzjM
Call of Duty 'swatting' death prankster pleads guilty
The 25-year-old had fooled police into thinking a father-of-two had murdered a family member. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PTT1e9
Amazon HQ2: How New York and Virginia Won the Beauty Contest
By AMIE TSANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2zNPELq
Google accused of 'trust demolition' over health app
DeepMind now wants its health app to become an AI assistant for nurses and doctors around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q36FM8
US asks London court to hand over two alleged hackers
The men are accused of helping cause $530m of losses to banks and other businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PXsnRz
How Google Photos Became a Perfect Jukebox for Our Memories
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OGFCRS
First 5G cities in UK named by EE
The UK's big cities will be the first to get the futuristic mobile technology, says mobile operator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K4WktC
Amazon Announces New York and Virginia as HQ2 Picks
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JZEh87
Esports Awards: Ninja 'blessed' to pick up two awards
The streamer says he feels "blessed and honoured" after winning personality and streamer of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zaLJZE
For University of Minnesota, Chinese Tycoon’s Arrest Shines Light, Again, on Sexual Assault
By TIFFANY HSU, RAYMOND ZHONG and CAROLYN ZHANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Pp2drw
'Ugly' mistake sends Google data to China
A botched update to network hardware meant an African ISP wrongly took over Google net addresses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OJcIjY
'Gross' furry Pikachu divides Pokemon fans
Many fans say the new look Pikachu is "grotesque" and "disgusting". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QD5YpD
Hitman 2: Sean Bean on being killed in video game
The actor plays a so called "elusive" target which only appears for a short period of time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DBU2li
Enigma codebreaker 'taking secrets to grave'
Margaret Wilson, 95, says she will hold true to an oath she swore at Bletchley Park in World War Two. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FfoWkY
'How Instagram became my support system'
For women facing challenges ranging from eating disorders to IVF, it can be a vital resource. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QCE64Z
Britain's worst and best online retailers named by Which?
DIY retailer Homebase runs Britain's worst online shop, according to a survey by the consumer group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QF3ozl
Apple iPhone sales fears rock Wall Street
The tech giant's share price fall has wiped more than $40bn off its market value. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FgvYWE
Facebook Failed to Police How Its Partners Handled User Data
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, MICHAEL LaFORGIA and GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QDHGfl
Can listening to bees tell us why they are in decline?
Scientists hope artificial intelligence will gives us more insights into bee health and behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dgz4rc
Car crash data thief 'unlucky' to be jailed
A car repair worker is the first person to be sentenced to jail as a result of a UK data watchdog prosecution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QEbloK
US overtakes China in top supercomputer list
A new list of the world's most powerful machines puts the US in the top two spots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DE4cSm
Xiaomi criticised for UK smartphone £1 flash sale
Xiaomi offered only two or three phones at the advertised price. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DB2SiW
Amazon asked to share Echo data in US murder case
A US judge asks Amazon to hand over audio recordings from an Echo device in a house where two women died. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqTDZe
Douglas Rain: Actor who voiced Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey dies
Canadian actor Douglas Rain voiced the chilling computer in the landmark sci-fi film. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OEQfoe
Steam bug allowed unlimited free downloads
Valve awarded the researcher that found the issue a bug bounty of $20,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PmL2GR
Russia suspected of jamming GPS signal in Finland
Finland's PM suggests it was jammed deliberately in northern Finnish airspace during Nato exercises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TbjkeC
What is fake news and how can you identify it?
Fake news is not only news that you disagree with. It can also very closely mimic real news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B0dS7b
Chelsea Pensioners' verdict on WW1 VR experience
Nothing to be Written is a VR experience about field postcards sent home by soldiers during WW1. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dz2SjA
Alibaba Singles Day sales frenzy surpasses records
The Chinese firm's shopping bonanza day saw customers spend a record $30.8bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dgnlcb
Meeting Kosovo's clickbait merchants
Western web-users lap up misinformation online - these are the shady "merchants" who push it on Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F9EVRw
Facebook to Drop Forced Arbitration in Harassment Cases
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OFX6hq
Man sent letter bomb to Bitcoin firm 'over password reset'
UK police believe the Swede sent the "potentially lethal" bomb after a password reset request was refused. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z0YiXr
The Week in Tech: Social Media Faces Another Election Test
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QwuyZp
US man pleads guilty to game hacking charges
Gamers were prevented from playing for hours by attacks that targeted popular titles from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T0eUXY
Netflix chief Reed Hastings ready for Disney Plus battle
Reed Hastings says the firm does not fear the launch of Disney's new online streaming service next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JQCqCm
The gamer who spent seven years in his dressing gown
A gamer who spent years adrift in an online world has developed a board game to help isolated young people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z201f6
Chinese headmaster fired over secret coin mining at school
A stack of crypto-currency mining machines was found after teachers complained about excessive noise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JQv0ir
Byte: Vine creator to launch new video-looping app
It's been two years since Vine was binned by Twitter, but its creator says the successor is coming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JQKX8k
Could these balls help reduce plastic pollution?
Microplastics have swamped our ecosystem. Can tech help prevent them entering our water systems? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T2xb6W
At China’s Internet Conference, a Darker Side of Tech Emerges
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PJUCmE
Paypal stops handling payments for Tommy Robinson
The Paypal account for Mr Robinson has been closed after it violated the payment firm's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QujCeT
YouTube to label government and public-funded clips
Videos from news sources that get government or public funds will be highlighted by the video site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QvhYJF
Google Ends Forced Arbitration for Sexual Misconduct Cases
By KATE CONGER and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Pij2UP
China's Xiaomi enters UK with phones, wristband and scooter
The world's fourth bestselling smartphone-maker aims to win consumers by maintaining tight margins. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AUXMf0
We Tried Facebook’s New Portal Device (So You Don’t Have To)
By MIKE ISAAC and FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QqNhW4
Facebook delays mandatory political ad ID checks
The verification system will be voluntary until it becomes harder to fool, says Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qwebRc
Dyson wins ruling over vacuum cleaner tests
The UK engineering firm claimed the European testing regime unfairly favoured rivals' models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yX8ssg
China's Xinhua agency unveils AI news presenter
The state news agency Xinhua says the nameless presenter will help reduce news production costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POjbPh
YouTube U-turn over Red Dead Redemption 2 suffragette clips
The site says it made a mistake when it wiped videos of a women's vote campaigner being murdered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOebVu
Thousands still watch TV in black and white
More than 7,000 people stick with monochrome viewing half a century after colour broadcasts began. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AR5FlI
Climate change: Bug covered 'bionic mushroom' generates clean energy
Mushrooms for lunch inspire scientists to try to generate electricity from a fungus covered in bacteria. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ou95OQ
Tesla names new chair to replace Elon Musk
Robyn Denholm takes over in the role from Elon Musk, who agreed to make way for an independent chairman. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OvirtP
Children are being 'datafied from birth'
Internet giants and toy-makers should be clear about the data they collect, children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ox5QX0
Google Is Said to Be Shopping for More Real Estate in New York
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After Protest, Booksellers Are Victorious Against Amazon Subsidiary
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