In Screening for Suicide Risk, Facebook Takes On Tricky Public Health Role
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RpvZfM
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Firm Led by Google Veterans Uses A.I. to ‘Nudge’ Workers Toward Happiness
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2SsV0nG
5G Is Coming Next Year. Here’s What You Need to Know.
By DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Qfknr1
Severn Bridge shuts as drone flown from tower
A man was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after a 30-minute closure. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Aqvqsn
Net's founding father Dr Larry Roberts dies aged 81
Dr Roberts was chief scientist in charge of designing and building the tech that became the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EVSmDX
Drone to watch over New Year celebration in New York
The NYPD will use camera-equipped drones to watch over New Year's Eve celebrations. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CHUA7m
Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers
The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q8aWd2
Facebook Data Scandals Stoke Criticism That a Privacy Watchdog Too Rarely Bites
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2EXooyg
2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next
From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GJvUQ1
Google and Facebook put ads in child porn discovery apps
Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EUSFyC
Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board
Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EUxQTR
Bandersnatch: Netflix's interactive Black Mirror film puts viewers in control
Viewers can decide the characters' fates in Bandersnatch, the latest instalment of the Netflix drama. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SmlreA
Security firm hijacks high-profile Twitter accounts
Louis Theroux, Eamonn Holmes and others were targeted by researchers worried about flaws in Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RgprA8
The Week in Tech: A Peek at the Year Ahead
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Alb0RL
Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'
Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CEijp3
Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey
The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2rW71q3
North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked
A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EONgIK
Instagram Tests Horizontal Scrolling, Then Scrolls Back
By SANDRA E. GARCIA and NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ReMyLt
Outcry as Instagram tries horizontal scrolling
The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2AjVo0K
Musk seeks to dismiss Thai cave defamation claim
Mr Musk's insults to Thai cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" and not to be taken seriously, say lawyers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ah2ByE
Remember Bitcoin? Some Investors Might Want to Forget
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2CBAQCA
Tech became 'darker and more muddy' in 2018
EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CA624O
Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade
Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2V851Zj
India Curbs Power of Amazon and Walmart to Sell Products Online
By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2TdQJEn
Digital Privacy Is a Big Concern in Europe. For This Reporter, Too.
By MATT APUZZO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2EKDI18
The Tech That Was Fixed in 2018 and the Tech That Still Needs Fixing
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2QNXzUx
Are you ready to break up with your phone?
Smartphone owners have a growing sense of unease about the amount of time spent staring at that screen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SfWNMQ
UK now has systems to combat drones - Ben Wallace
Security minister Ben Wallace says those who use drones illegally can expect severe punishments. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GEkblO
Hot tub hack reveals washed-up security protection
Jacuzzi-maker promises a fix after claims it was "irresponsible" for failing to lock out strangers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CxT8Ew
Patreon Bars Anti-Feminist for Racist Speech, Inciting Revolt
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2GQKOEj
Apple thanked for 'removing anti-gay app'
Google and Amazon now under pressure to ban app of organisation that calls homosexuality "sinful". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BD5OZ3
Huawei's kit removed from emergency services 4G network
BT confirms that Huawei's gear will not be at the heart of the UK's Emergency Services Network. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ShnG2J
Australia to set up drone-identifying systems
The monitoring equipment will be installed at hotspots and restricted areas such as airports. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CwifYt
Suffolk farm drone in near-miss with Tornado jet
A report on the incident is recommending the RAF uses a system to warn it of drone flights. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2rSPcs4
Yanxi Palace: The most Googled show on Earth
A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T9nhj8
Ministers to discuss Gatwick drone drama as suspects released
A government source said ministers are to discuss the disruption which grounded hundreds of flights. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EMPGIn
Spotify settles $1.6bn lawsuit over songwriters' rights
The music streaming service has settled a lawsuit brought by Wixen Music Publishing. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QHo8KZ
Gatwick drones pair 'no longer suspects'
A local man and woman are released without charge, as police say they have found a damaged drone. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EGYv5Q
Why the F.T.C. Is Taking a New Look at Facebook Privacy
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2CuM4Zp
The secret world of teenagers hacking Fortnite.
The BBC has discovered a ring of teenage hackers making thousands out of Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T68kOJ
JD.com Chief Richard Liu Will Not Be Charged With Sexual Assault
By TIFFANY HSU and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2rS18de
The Week in Tech: Hostages in the U.S. and China Tech Cold War
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2PUV3q7
Gatwick disruption: How will police catch the drone menace?
Police have not managed to capture the drone - so how will they track down its owner? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Bz3LoS
FBI swoops on 'national threat' 'hacks for hire' sites
Three have been charged over the attack domains that officials say 'pose a significant national threat' from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CsyLsr
Last-Minute Shoppers Increasingly Trust Only Amazon to Deliver
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ButJdc
Gatwick airport: How countries counter the drone threat
Bazookas, nets and trained eagles are all used to tackle rogue drones around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T4Z8Kx
'Intimacy plus': Is that what makes podcasts so popular?
Podcasts have become fashionable, but why did it take so long and can you make a living from them? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2S82hci
Slack 'bans users' who have visited US sanctioned countries
People who used the communication software in Cuba, Iran and North Korea report account closures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LsB2Xw
Ofo, Pioneer of China’s Bike-Sharing Boom, Is in a Crisis
By RAYMOND ZHONG and CAROLYN ZHANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UZcucV
US charges 'China government hackers'
The US unveils criminal charges against hackers said to be connected to China's intelligence service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sek0yH
Amazon's Alexa user accesses stranger's chats
A man who requested access to the chats Amazon had recorded was sent audio files from a stranger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A7uskC
Uber’s Driverless Cars Return to the Road After Fatal Crash
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RescBM
How can a drone cause so much chaos?
What is the risk posed to aircraft by drones and what should airports do to mitigate the threat? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lso9MX
Fortnite teen hackers 'earning thousands of pounds a week'
Thieves sell hijacked accounts with in-demand skins online after locking out original owners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PQUn52
Gatwick Airport: Drone sightings trigger disruption
Passengers are warned to expect more disruption after flights were grounded and diverted overnight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gx0trV
Staff at Amazon's Swansea warehouse 'treated like robots'
A former worker also claims people were routinely sacked for not meeting "unrealistic targets". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Scgc0W
Vanuatu uses drones to deliver vaccines to remote island
Vital medicines are flown to a remote Vanuatu village in what will now become a regular service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QGCUl2
5 Ways Facebook Shared Your Data
By JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rOjXxW
Facebook Rebuked for Failing to Disclose Data-Sharing Deals
By MICHAEL LaFORGIA, NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Lrl1B0
What We Can Learn About Online Privacy From Climate Change
By ALAN HENRY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EERHGv
‘The Effects Cannot Be Overstated’: When Tech Invaded Media
By JIM RUTENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Cnebtj
Facebook Sued by District of Columbia Over Cambridge Analytica
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2A5yVEA
Google’s Marketing of Kids’ Apps Misleads Parents, Consumer Groups Say
By NATASHA SINGER and JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2A9pW5b
Uber loses appeal over driver status
The Court of Appeal upholds a ruling that Uber drivers should be classed as workers, not self-employed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ECZLaV
How to Rescue, Repair and Revive Old Family Photos
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2S5mK1r
Nasa hack exposes space agency staff's data
The US space agency says cyber-thieves may have compromised two of its computer servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S5vZ1r
Facebook's data-sharing deals exposed
An investigation reveals other tech firms were not always aware how much access they had been given. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rKxB5p
Elon Musk unveils prototype high-speed LA transport tunnel
The entrepreneur says his system will see modified electric cars travel at high speed underground. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S4k1p6
European Union diplomatic communications 'targeted by hackers'
Thousands of messages in which diplomats discuss a range of subjects have reportedly been intercepted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Cn4WcM
As Facebook Raised a Privacy Wall, It Carved an Opening for Tech Giants
By GABRIEL J.X. DANCE, MICHAEL LaFORGIA and NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2SZUbmf
France, Not Waiting for European Union, to Tax U.S. Tech Firms as ’19 Starts
By LIZ ALDERMAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ClrB9e
Shazam reveals 2018's most-searched songs
A lot of people wanted to know the name of the song that goes: "I do it solo." (It's called Solo.) from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SV2XSp
Huawei’s ‘Wolf Culture’ Helped It Grow, and Got It Into Trouble
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2A6d0NA
Meng Wanzhou: China park rewards Huawei phone owners
Chinese firms are showing their support for phone giant Huawei, whose CFO is facing extradition to the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S8EsRR
Fresh Prince star Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over Carlton dance
Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, says the game copied his moves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PLxkc7
Remote areas stuck in data slow lanes
Many rural homes receive mobile data from only one operator, an Ofcom study finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GmKAnU
Google China: Search giant 'ends' Project Dragonfly
The company now says it has no immediate plans to launch a Chinese search engine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8AHi4
Youtuber's glitter bomb surprises parcel thieves
A former Nasa engineer spent six months building a disguised glitter bomb to surprise thieves stealing parcels from his doorstep. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QHlbdl
UK tech firm Blippar collapses into administration
One of the great hopes of the UK tech sector, Blippar, collapses following a funding dispute. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EBPHyN
Twitter warns of 'unusual activity' from China and Saudi Arabia
Twitter says "unusual" activity from China and Saudi Arabia followed a users' country code bug. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SRHVEc
Walt Mossberg, Veteran Technology Journalist, Quits Facebook
By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QBl8Qv
A Toaster on Wheels to Deliver Groceries? Self-Driving Tech Tests Practical Uses
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UT2nqb
Tech Companies Dragged Feet on Russian Interference Data, Reports Say
By SHEERA FRENKEL, DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2S7MhqG
Where will your parcel end up this Christmas?
Courier firms are struggling to cope with the rise of online shopping, and tech can only help so much. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ChV8R5
Apple FaceTime car crash lawsuit dismissed
Appeal court dismisses case alleging Apple's responsibility in Christmas Eve crash in Texas in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A333QJ
Facebook temporarily bans Israeli PM's son over posts
Yair Netanyahu blames the "thought police" after posts against Palestinians and Muslims are removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A1wi6O
Bloodhound supersonic car project saved
The supersonic vehicle could still race at 1,000mph after an entrepreneur bought the business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bn5mOA
Russia 'meddled in all big social media' in US election, says report
YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter were targeted in the 2016 US election, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lk1ceM
Xiaomi told to be clearer after £1 phone complaints
The UK ads watchdog received 24 complaints about smartphone "flash sales" in November. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Enw24K
YouTube Rewind backlash sparks unofficial Best of 2018 videos
After YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes the most disliked video in history, YouTubers make their own. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EA1Lkq
Google to Add $1 Billion New York Campus for 7,000 More Workers
By ED SHANAHAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Lo3LfZ
Kiwibot delivery robot catches fire after 'human error'
University of California has had the robots for two years, but "human error" is blamed for the fire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PIVu70
Central London in facial recognition trial
The Metropolitan Police Service is testing the technology around Soho on Monday and Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SUkD0x
Tony Colston-Hayter: Brighton fraud machine maker jailed
"Audacious" Tony Colston-Hayter used the device to con people out of more than £500,000, police said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zYhUMg
Tech Workers Got Paid in Company Stock. They Used It to Agitate for Change.
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LmnFYB
HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll dead at 35
New York police officers went to Colin Kroll's Manhattan flat after a request to check on him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QViTGN
MPs want halt to smart motorway rollout over safety concerns
The group backed campaigners who say having no hard shoulder puts motorists and recovery workers at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EnmDu6
PewDiePie printer hackers strike again
The perpetrators are urging victims to support the YouTube star and protect their systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SSCapB
Apple Will Update iPhones in China to Avoid a Ban on Sales
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QuxEkC
Facebook Says Bug Opened Access to Private Photos
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Ccnk7V
Were Taylor Swift fans tracked at her gig?
A stadium in LA confirms it uses facial recognition technology at pop concerts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SP2p0l
New Facebook bug exposed millions of photos
Photos of up to 6.8 million Facebook users, including ones they never posted, could be found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S2ugdh
The Week in Tech: Sundar Pichai Has a Chat With Congress
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rDuxYQ
Wetherspoons fake accounts to be exposed
Twitter must reveal the identity behind two parody accounts, the high court rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PBwxKz
Tumblr returns to App Store after porn ban
The social network has returned to Apple's app store after revealing plans to ban adult content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pzt3Zb
After Yellow Vests Come Off, Activists in France Use Facebook to Protest and Plan
By ELIAN PELTIER and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Cc8PBi
Half of UK homes could get faster broadband
New research suggests that people have not taken up faster services, even though they are available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EiN7Nj
Chase for Talent Pushes Tech Giants Far Beyond West Coast
By JACK NICAS and KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QVNeFu
How YouTube’s Year-in-Review Video Set Off a Civil War
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2SNRGTW
Grace Millane: New Zealand anger over Google naming murder suspect
Google named the man accused of killing UK backpacker Grace Millane in an email, which could be illegal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RXn9CS
Dans les écoles françaises, la leçon du jour : à quel tweet se fier ?
By ADAM SATARIANO and ELIAN PELTIER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LdriAl
Amazon uses dummy parcels to catch thieves
The online retailer has teamed up with police in New Jersey to fight parcel theft with dummy packages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lf3YlA
Apple to Add $1 Billion Campus and 5,000 Jobs in Texas
By AMIE TSANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2S2oJDS
Apple to create $1bn Texas base
The company says it expects to become Austin's biggest private employer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zXZaN8
Uber told self-drive cars unsafe days before accident
A leaked email sent to Uber bosses by a staff member arrived days before a car hit and killed a pedestrian. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Leo2Vf
Bieber fans help YouTube Rewind become 'most disliked'
Beliebers voting against YouTube Rewind seem to have helped the video rack up negative feedback. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GcOQ9B
In France, School Lessons Ask: Which Twitter Post Should You Trust?
By ADAM SATARIANO and ELIAN PELTIER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LcgHFA
High-Tech Degrees and the Price of an Avocado: The Data New York Gave to Amazon
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rxoyVh
Yes, You Can Be an Ethical Tech Consumer. Here’s How.
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Gg851S
The Most Important Kitchen Tools This Holiday (or Any Season, Really)
By MELISSA CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EtupDE
Bereaved mother criticises Facebook over baby ads
The woman says if companies were able to spot she had been pregnant, they should also have realised she was bereaved. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Eq7r0f
Robot turns out to be man in suit
A robot has featured on Russian TV but turns out to be a man in a suit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SHaqnV
Ghana drones: Row over blood-delivery devices
A government-backed scheme for supplying medicine brings accusations of a "high-tech vanity project". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QR2wLi
When out-of-date code causes chaos
What is a digital certificate and why do they expire? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rzIVkK
Word processor pioneer Evelyn Berezin dies aged 93
Evelyn Berezin put the Data Secretary on sale in 1971, creating a new industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GbUZ5H
Twitter's Jack Dorsey answers critics of Myanmar meditation retreat
Twitter's chief executive says he needs to learn more about the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EhLO1e
Google hearing sees 'idiot' trending
A question about why typing "idiot" into Google throws up pictures of President Trump sees the term trend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RUAn3s
Meng Wanzhou: Trump could intervene in case of Huawei executive
The president says he could act for the good of US trade, as Canada releases Meng Wanzhou on bail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GcHkLS
Instagram tightens eating disorder filters after BBC investigation
The photo network’s filters don’t always halt posts that can promote anorexia and bulimia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PvD7lO
Fears over sensitive US military data in commercial cloud
The BBC investigates a $10bn (£8bn) Pentagon contract to store sensitive data in a cyber-cloud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RObwhH
Dixons Carphone posts £440m loss in first half
The struggling posts a £440m loss after it writes down the value of its Carphone Warehouse brand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pxomz2
Google’s Pichai Faces Privacy and Bias Questions in Congress
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RT95dC
Streets with UK's slowest and fastest broadband named
But uSwitch survey says homes in a Birmingham avenue have the fastest access. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ed2DdD
'Meghan Markle' most googled person in UK in 2018
Firm's UK search results also featured the World Cup, Bitcoin and Black Panther highly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zVVhbt
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou released on bail in Canada
A Canadian court releases Huawei telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou on bail of C$10m. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SN07yX
Huawei Executive Granted Bail by Canadian Court
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2G9o1mA