Apple Shows Facebook Who Has the Power in an App Dispute
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Gejfme
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Amazon’s Sales Growth Slows, Even as Cloud Business Stays Hot
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2MIgo6m
Twitter Says False Content Is Evolving, and Coming From More Countries, Including the U.S.
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2HINxzW
Instagram: Girl tells how she was 'hooked' on self-harm images
Libby's father says he reported disturbing content to Instagram, but the company did nothing. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2t2rtpz
Chip Giant Intel Picks Interim Leader as Permanent C.E.O. After Long Search
By DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WxUbML
Obscene porn rules relaxed in England and Wales
Guidelines about what constitutes "obscene" pornography have been relaxed in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GbfmOU
Mario Kart mobile delayed until summer 2019
Nintendo announces the Mario Kart Tour app will be delayed until summer 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2G1broD
Russian hackers 'stole Mueller inquiry evidence'
Hackers are trying to discredit the inquiry into alleged Russian interference in US politics, prosecutors say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Rujpbd
Drones help Galapagos tackle rat infestation
Tonnes of poison was laid down by drones in a project to get rid of the invasive species. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CXz8KE
Facebook adviser attacks 'lax' child checks
Facebook's approach to parental consent was "most concerning", says a member of its Safety Advisory Board. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MGEtug
Knife crime: Suspects could be banned from social media
Those breaching sanctions aimed at cutting rising violence could face up to two years in prison. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2S9v6bN
Releasing Earnings, Microsoft Stays in Stride, With Cloud Powering the Way
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2sYuQOC
Firm That Sold Social Media Bots Settles With New York Attorney General
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UshOVd
Maybe Only Tim Cook Can Fix Facebook’s Privacy Problem
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RYkahS
Regulate social media to protect children, MPs urge
A cross-party committee says social media companies should have a legal "duty of care" to children. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BaE9iK
Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals
The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu
Facebook Gains More Users as Revenue and Profits Climb
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UnO3om
Amazon Users in India to Get Less Choice and Pay More Under New Selling Rules
By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UvhJA5
FIFA to stop selling in-game currency in Belgium
The move comes after the Belgian Gambling Commission threatened legal action over in-game loot boxes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MFq3uk
An Arsenal of Skype, Voice Recorders and FOIAs
By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2MFcs6d
Kwik Fit garages hit by computer virus
The car repair chain's IT system went offline on Saturday and has been experiencing problems since. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Bbhenr
Does Facebook Really Know How Many Fake Accounts It Has?
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RqYGoD
DJI pledges painful action to tackle corruption
The world's bestselling drone-maker says it must tackle cases of employee theft. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BbV4Sh
Scruff gay dating app bans underwear photos
The app bans images of men in underwear and swimwear after "repeated suspensions by app store distributors". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SgJDCi
Facebook: Dissident republicans Saoradh take legal action
Saoradh claims the social media giant removed a number of its pages from its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FYq7oy
Trade Talks With China Open in Washington, as Obstacles Abound
By ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT Automobiles https://nyti.ms/2Thzra8
How to Save on Your Next Apple Purchase
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RlQ2Yx
Children 'afterthought' for social media companies
England's children's commissioner writes to social media companies, urging them to tackle disturbing content. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TlA6Hr
PledgeMusic: The day the music died?
Crowdfunding site PledgeMusic seems to have run out of money, leaving musicians wondering what to do. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sShPG9
The one about Friends still being most popular
They might not have been born when it was made, but Friends is a favourite programme for the young. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HHdvUq
iPhone FaceTime Bug That Allows Spying Was Flagged to Apple Over a Week Ago
By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2FY6oVP
Apple iPhone sales in 'disappointing' fall
Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A
Apple Says Profits Were Flat, Citing Slump in China
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2FXHnu6
Huawei and China Have Limited Ways to Answer U.S. Charges
By PAUL MOZUR and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RoNZmv
Kingdom Hearts 3 game released 'without an ending'
The epilogue is downloaded only once the 40 hours of game-play is completed. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FWmuzy
How to Disable FaceTime to Avoid Eavesdropping Bug
By MATTHEW HAAG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2G9QW8k
Huawei: A simple guide to why the company is in so much trouble
One of the world's favourite phone makers is fighting for its reputation. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B8O7RS
Yahoo data breach payout blocked by judge
The judge is unhappy about the sum involved and the vagueness of promised cyber-security fixes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TmCtdg
Huawei and China Have Limited Ways to Answer U.S. Charges
By PAUL MOZUR and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2CRDxyy
Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach
More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CNv1AO
FaceTime Bug Lets iPhone Users Eavesdrop, in a Stumble for Apple
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2MFzbPr
Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges
The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CPr1jb
Uh Oh, Apple. An iPhone Bug Lets FaceTime Callers Eavesdrop.
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UvgDED
Facebook's popularity dips with UK children, says Ofcom
Facebook's popularity among children fell during 2018, according to the media regulator Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FVye5j
US files charges against China's Huawei and CFO Meng Wanzhou
Among the charges are accusations of fraud, obstruction of justice and theft of technology. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DDWeYi
YouTuber James Charles tells LBC Birmingham crowd 'normal'
James Charles tells LBC his career has been "a wild ride", following gridlock in Birmingham. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CO5eZ1
B&Q 'exposed data about store thieves'
A security researcher says he found a database listing names and details of suspected culprits. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RQtlAR
Nick Clegg: Facebook should pay more tax outside US
The former deputy prime minister has given his first speech since joining the technology giant as head of communications. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DDRYb7
TalkTalk hacker Daniel Kelley's blackmail charge dropped
Daniel Kelley has already admitted involvement in the major hack attack on the telecoms firm in 2015. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Sa497H
Fortnite loot box llamas go 'see-through'
Epic Games will now let players see what is inside loot llamas before they buy them. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sSZt81
A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Risd3D
Fitness trackers 'overestimate' calorie burning
Products such as Fitbits overestimate the amount of calories burned while walking, research finds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Wlmq14
UK cyber-crime victims lose £190,000 a day
Police agency Action Fraud said money lost by victims increased by 24% over a six-month period. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sNMvZ2
Hundreds of popular cars ‘at risk of keyless theft’
Consumer group Which? found the Ford Fiesta, VW Golf, Nissan Qashqai and Ford Focus were all at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UjO78A
Lyft’s C.E.O. Is Nudged Into the Spotlight in a Time of Need
By MIKE ISAAC and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2TjeD1J
The mystery tracks being 'forced' on Spotify users
Mysterious musicians have cropped up on Spotify accounts. How did they get there - and do they point to a security problem? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CLEUit
Mental health: UK could ban social media over suicide images, minister warns
It comes after the father of 14-year-old Molly Russell blamed Instagram recommendations for her death. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RjICov
The airport that welcomes drone flights
The airport that helped a drone fly within its exclusion zone in a world-first technology test. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2G2Nmgc
The Hidden Automation Agenda of the Davos Elite
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2sNXn9q
Vodafone, One of World’s Largest Cell Carriers, Halts Buying of Huawei Gear
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2sJHTDi
Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger
Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MwyFn4
YouTube Moves to Make Conspiracy Videos Harder to Find
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2TiAQNK
Zuckerberg Plans to Integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RfbtKE
The Week in Tech: Silicon Valley Hobnobs in Davos
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WlvnY2
Thousands tell HMRC to delete voice data
The tax authority collected voice data over the phone and originally gave people no way to opt out. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FXnRNu
Vodafone puts Huawei rollout in core networks on hold
The mobile operator "pauses' deployment of Huawei equipment in its core networks in Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sJf75R
Impersonation scam hits top YouTubers
Messages tailored to look like they come from YouTube stars are seeking to trick subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DyE2is
Huawei confident in uncomfortable times
The Chinese telecoms company is facing a PR crisis, but its executives say it's business as usual. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sKRRnZ
Microsoft's Bing search engine restored in China
The firm said its site in China was now accessible after an outage raised concerns it had been censored. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UguZrZ
Amazon Is Pushing Facial Technology That a Study Says Could Be Biased
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Ud9k41
Intel Searches (and Searches) for a New C.E.O.
By DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Uh4sLw
Could dancing pandas persuade you to buy sports shoes?
How retailers are trying to make in-store shopping more exciting and fun with interactive experiences. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CHhRFt
Microsoft’s Bing Back Online in China After Apparent Blockage
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2HwBRjI
‘Businesses Will Not Be Able to Hide’: Spy Satellites May Give Edge From Above
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UhohlP
'Swatting' conspirators charged in US
Three men are accused of aiding a hoaxer who tricked armed police into attending fake emergencies. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DvBmCu
What a goat tells us about tech billionaires
From slaughtering goats to prepping for the apocalypse, their habits aren't exactly normal. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2U88tSi
Prince's Trust suspends ties to Huawei
The youth charity says it will not accept new financial donations from the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WgQpHj
Google Chrome changes could 'destroy' ad-blockers
Users could be defenceless against intrusive ads if proposed changes to Chrome happen, warn developers from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2R6ZMFX
Amazon Scout robots take to pavements in Washington State
The online retail giant is latest to experiment with delivery via pavement robot. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RLXukL
Facebook 'sorry' for distressing suicide posts on Instagram
It comes after it emerged a teenage girl took her own life after viewing disturbing content online. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MyF6pP
The Hard Part of Computer Science? Getting Into Class
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WhfKRN
Teachers tired of pointless emails
Teachers say they can't stay up all night answering individual email queries from parents. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FSmH5T
'Criminals escaping justice' due to IT system
The system used by nine forces regularly crashes, causing cases to be dropped, officers say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FNdooy
Microsoft's Bing search engine inaccessible in China
The outage has raised concerns that Bing is the latest foreign website to be blocked by censors. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sGj7Eb
Who Posted Viral Video of Covington Students and Protester? Congress Wants to Know
By KATE CONGER and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2DvC1Um
World Leaders at Davos Call for Global Rules on Tech
By KEITH BRADSHER and KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2S3Gnds
He Reported on Facebook. Now He Approaches It With Caution.
By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2FV7scf
How to Declutter and Organize Your Personal Tech in a Few Simple Steps
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2sLzajP
Chinese censor calls Tencent news app 'vulgar'
Tiantian Kuaibao was singled out for criticism by the country's internet regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HCGJDI
Daily Mail demands browser warning U-turn
A built-in tool in Microsoft's Edge app says the Daily Mail's journalism is often inaccurate. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Uc5QPc
Xiaomi reveals fold-in-three smartphone
The Chinese tech giant confirms it has developed a smartphone-tablet hybrid with a flexible display. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2AXN7ja
The typo that led a man to a stranger's stag party
Will Novak was accidently invited to a stranger's bachelor party. He decided to attend and went viral. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RF0iQu
Martin Lewis drops Facebook lawsuit
The consumer rights campaigner had claimed fake ads on Facebook had caused reputational damage. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MpMYtA
Social media influencers agree to change the way they post
Vlogger Zoella and pop star Rita Ora must declare if they are paid or sponsored. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Wef5Af
Meng Wanzhou: US to 'move ahead with Huawei executive extradition'
The US must file a formal extradition request by 30 January for the Chinese telecoms executive. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WcniVy
Sony to move Europe headquarters to avoid Brexit disruption
The Japanese firm will move its European headquarters to the Netherlands to avoid customs issues. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FURXRU
Did Australia Poke a Hole in Your Phone’s Security?
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2CBysKE
Dyson to move head office to Singapore
Two senior executives will move from Wiltshire but no jobs will be lost in the process. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DpyKpu
Huawei chairman warns of end to global 'partnerships'
Chinese tech giant warns it might transfer activities to countries "where we are welcomed". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T5OwLD
Rush to fix computers in England's courts
The IT failures have meant that trials have been delayed and jurors are unable to enrol, reports say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HqXG4e
Facial recognition tool tackles illegal chimp trade online
Automated software is now scouring social media posts looking for evidence of ape trafficking. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MnHUG6
Has Fyre Festival burned influencers?
Two new documentaries about the failed event have thrown a spotlight on the influencers and celebrities who promoted it. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CDM5c6
Tesla reverses charging prices hike
The prices will still go up but by 10% less than originally planned. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sF8z84
How Huawei Wooed Europe With Sponsorships, Investments and Promises
By ADAM SATARIANO and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2W72b77
Dixons Carphone's mobile sales continue to fall
However, the decline was offset by strong sales of supersize TVs and in gaming. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FHGeGW
Fossil shark named after 80s video game
The shark's teeth resemble alien spaceships from the game, Galaga, according to US scientists. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2W2QY7L
EasyJet takes £15m hit from Gatwick drone chaos
The drone sightings at Gatwick airport led to flight cancellations and payments to customers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T5PdEX
Disability hate crime: MPs back Katie Price over online abuse
MPs have backed demands led by model Katie Price for changes to the law. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2S76QXP
China Transforms, and a Factory Owner Struggles to Follow
By LI YUAN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2AV5lls
Google Is Fined $57 Million Under Europe’s Data Privacy Law
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2sHjYEl
Google hit with £44m GDPR fine over ads
Google has been fined 50 million euros (£44m) by the French data regulator CNIL. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MlrEoV
Amazon, Apple and Google face data complaints
The entertainment streaming giants are accused of breaking the EU's data protection rules. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RDxmZp
Prince Philip crash: Debris for sale on eBay
The seller says the parts "may even have Phil's DNA on it, if you wanted to clone him or anything". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MkR464
WhatsApp restricts message-sharing to fight fake news
The chat app will only allow users to forward messages five times to limit the spread of false news. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FCUnFb
A.I. Policy Is Tricky. From Around the World, They Came to Hash It Out.
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Czt1vS
Amazon Knows What You Buy. And It’s Building a Big Ad Business From It.
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RAGMol
Heathrow: Man charged with flying drone near airport
George Rusu is accused of using a drone on a field near the runway days after a scare at Gatwick. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FDoWuB
#10YearChallenge: Harmless Trend or Boon to Facial Recognition Technology?
By JACEY FORTIN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2MkHU9F
F.T.C. Is Said to Be Considering Large Facebook Fines
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2W3bntj
D.N.C. Says It Was Targeted Again by Russian Hackers After ’18 Election
By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2DkVU0o
Fortnite predator 'groomed children on voice chat'
A man is accused of using the hit video game Fortnite to initiate sexual activity with children. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CtbTaT
The Week in Tech: How Google and Facebook Spawned Surveillance Capitalism
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2TX53BF
Zimbabwe cuts internet indefinitely amid violent crackdown
At least three people have been killed and 600 people arrested over protests against new fuel prices. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Cw8vMm
Timeline: What's going on with Huawei?
The Chinese telecoms giant was the focus of international scrutiny even before a senior executive's arrest. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T68h64
Twitter warns that private tweets were public for years
A security flaw meant many private messages were readable for years said Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ASB7jf
Netflix boosts subscriber numbers to nearly 140 million
The streaming firm gained 8.8 million customers in the quarter that ended in December. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RDexpf
Germany 'considers ban on Huawei' amid global backlash
Other countries have barred the Chinese firm from their network infrastructure over security concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2W14sAU
Oxford University suspends Huawei donations and sponsorships
The institution suspends donations from the Chinese telecoms giant amid continuing spying controversy. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QTWxS3
Virtual cities: Designing the metropolises of the future
How 3D software supercharged with real-time data can simulate complex designs before they're built. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Cr2OQ1
YouTube suspends ads on Tommy Robinson channel
The suspension has been imposed because the channel had broken rules governing adverts, YouTube says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QQRKkp
Future of airport security on show in London
A shoe scanner that works on passengers queuing at airport security is on show in London. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RRuW8J
Fake BBC News page used to promote Bitcoin-themed scheme
The public is warned of an email-based campaign that uses a fake BBC News article to seek funds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T1Rhhg
Facebook tackles Russians making fake news stories
The pages campaigned for months creating and sharing stories that were fake, said Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2AOJsV8
US 'probes Huawei for trade secret theft'
The investigation, reported by US media, adds to pressure facing the Chinese technology giant. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FEl8bJ
GCHQ sets up all-female cyber-training classes
The UK's intelligence services say there are too few young women working in cyber-security. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DeYFjK
Netflix's Bird Box film contains footage of Lac-Megantic disaster
Two Netflix productions used stock images of the Lac-Megantic rail disaster in a fictional context. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ANYZoa
University switches off social media to help student well-being
A university is switching off its social media channels to promote a healthier online culture. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HcvSQJ
Laser shoes made for Parkinson's patients
People with Parkinson's can freeze when they walk but laser shoes are helping them to keep moving. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CpnkAE
Microsoft Is Pledging $500 Million for Affordable Housing in the Seattle Area
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2FwwxLd
Huawei Said to Be Under U.S. Investigation in Trade-Secrets Case
By KATIE BENNER, PAUL MOZUR and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RWSYPs
Ace Combat 7: Can it match flying in real-life?
The latest version of the game Ace Combat 7 has a new VR mode for more realistic aerial acrobatics. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MdNZok
How to Sort Through a Cornucopia of Television Shows
By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Fwzyv9
The Easy (and Free) Way to Make a Budget Spreadsheet
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RMtsMY