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Plan to secure internet of things with new law
The internet of things, from toys to web cameras, should be more secure, the proposed legislation says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VBPrbi
Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism
Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DFrLsv
Facebook, Shifting Toward Private Communications, Focuses on Groups
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UVah16
Family-friendly robot company Anki set to close
Anki, the company behind Cozmo and Vector, is facing financial difficulties. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Y1twIh
Drone owners to be charged annual fee under new proposals
Every drone and model aircraft owner could be charged £16.50 a year under plans by the regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WjUudK
Samsung unveils TV that can switch to vertical mode
The TV can pivot from a horizontal to a vertical position, to better display smartphone content. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ISENqS
Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'
But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vvW1kM
When will you next buy a mobile phone?
Mobile phone sales worldwide are declining but is our love affair with them over? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PDPtKm
Vodafone found Huawei security flaws in Italy in 2009
Vulnerabilities in Italy could have given the Chinese firm access to people's home networks. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZOSrAz
TalkTalk service at bottom of Ofcom poll for third year running
It's the third year in a row that the broadband provider has come bottom of Ofcom's customer survey. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PCZVBZ
Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'
The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XTHj3o
Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant
Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UJwKhr
How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vrILxN
Alphabet Falls $1 Billion Short of Revenue Forecasts, Blaming Strong Dollar
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ZIV8n1
Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts
Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VFF1aQ
Minecraft player loses five-year-long game
Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DCK2qk
‘996’ Is China’s Version of Hustle Culture. Tech Workers Are Sick of It.
By LIN QIQING and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2GIo0D7
Apple defends removing parental control apps
Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PA9e5l
Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman
Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UMIX51
Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network
The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UFt545
Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police
Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GOr7dT
Which Tech Company Is Uber Most Like? Its Answer May Surprise You
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XSoFZS
Apple Cracks Down on Apps That Fight iPhone Addiction
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XSXxK9
The Week in Arts: Cher, ‘42nd Street’ and ‘At the Heart of Gold’
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Automobiles https://nyti.ms/2GwBLog
Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'
Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XLYLXB
Chasing Growth, a Women’s Health Start-Up Cut Corners
By TESS RISKI, NATASHA SINGER and KATIE THOMAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XO3iZC
'Extremist' Google algorithms concern ex-police chief
Google insists that its search software is not used to promote contentious online material. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZC7qh6
Slack Discloses $141 Million Loss as Messaging Start-Up Joins Tech Listing Rush
By ERIN GRIFFITH and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ZDQVRC
Protests over plan to change domain pricing
Costs to rent or renew some web domains could go up as net overseer proposes changes to pricing rules. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IYkLtW
Slack Discloses $141 Million Loss as Messaging Start-Up Joins Tech Listing Rush
By ERIN GRIFFITH and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2IJmyUr
The Week in Tech: Data Doesn’t Support Sri Lanka’s Social Media Blackout
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2GH5jQa
Scooters hacked to play rude messages to riders
Audio files on some scooters have been swapped so riders are sworn at and propositioned by the vehicle. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WaCulY
Uber Aims for Valuation of Up to $91 Billion in I.P.O.
By KATE CONGER and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UYyl7R
Apple recalls plugs in UK, Hong Kong and Singapore
Risk of electric shock from broken plugs forced recall from Apple. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IKJtyF
Magic Leap Raises $280 Million From NTT DoCoMo
By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VqjR06
Regulators Around the World are Circling Facebook
By CECILIA KANG and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UXhanl
Amazon’s Profit Jumps, and It Plans More One-Day Prime Shipping
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UUd2o5
Tracking the toxic air that's killing millions
Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZzcPFx
Uber Said to Plan I.P.O. Price Range Valuing Company as High as $90 Billion
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UUimrw
New York Attorney General to Investigate Facebook Email Collection
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UXM27e
Huawei row: 'Inquiry to be held' into National Security Council leak
Cabinet sources tell the BBC a formal inquiry will be held into leak from National Security Council. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IVMeMR
Canada Says Facebook Broke Privacy Laws
By TIFFANY HSU and IAN AUSTEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UXm9EA
Microsoft hits $1 trillion market valuation
The firm is one of only three to have achieved the milestone, the others being Apple and Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GIvlEc
Russia's Facebook is now balanced, as all things should be
Social media website VKontakte temporarily removes 400,000 users by mimicking Avengers: Infinity War. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UXjkmK
US Uber drivers plan 12-hour shutdown over pay and conditions
The drivers' protest coincides with the ride-hailing firm's debut on the stock market. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UEmsyT
Huawei 5G row: Government 'cannot exclude' criminal investigation
A cabinet minister condemns the leaks from a National Security Council meeting about a UK 5G network. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Pt7Dyi
Who Owns Huawei? The Company Tried to Explain. It Got Complicated.
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2L2WCFz
Failed Zozosuit hits company profits
A failed experiment with a body-measuring suit has eaten away at fashion retailer Zozo's profits. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UDXPCD
Microsoft’s Cloud Business Drives Strong Financial Results
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Zw6o65
You Can’t Stop Robocalls. You Shouldn’t Have To.
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2W05igK
Facebook Expects to Be Fined Up to $5 Billion by F.T.C. Over Privacy Issues
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2IBu83q
Facebook Expects to Be Fined Up to $5 Billion by F.T.C. Over Privacy Issues
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Gvxth7
Neo-Nazi's Facebook account left active
The social network says it is investigating why the profile was not removed - as it had promised. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2URgwaZ
Huawei row: Ministers call for investigation into leaking
Government ministers are calling for a "full and proper" investigation after discussions were leaked. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GEVzao
Dick Barnes, pioneer behind oldest working computer, dies
Dick Barnes co-designed the machine used by engineers who built the world's first commercial nuclear reactor. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IE68N8
Hate speech: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube told off by MPs
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are accused of not doing their jobs as they face questions from MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GEjzdJ
Sliding Backward on Tech? There Are Benefits
By PAMELA PAUL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UU0SeX
Huawei: Why UK is at odds with its cyber-allies
The US has been pressing other nations to ban use of the Chinese firm's 5G kit on security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IOYChT
Microsoft Paint: Fans rejoice as art app saved 'for now'
After suggestions Paint could be removed from Windows, Microsoft says it's staying - "for now". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2W2L9qj
Made in China, Exported to the World: The Surveillance State
By PAUL MOZUR, JONAH M. KESSEL and MELISSA CHAN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ZwVUmP
Donald Trump meets Twitter's Jack Dorsey at White House
Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with the president about "the health of public conversation". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DpnlFZ
Huawei row: UK to let Chinese firm help build 5G network
Reports suggest the UK will allow the Chinese company to provide equipment for a 5G data network. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZxWeSi
Jacinda Ardern leads effort to curb online extremism
New Zealand and France will host a summit aimed at curbing the use of social media to promote terrorism. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GDS83V
Wing, Owned by Google’s Parent Company, Gets First Approval for Drone Deliveries
By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Gw25PD
Netherlands 'hosts most child sex abuse images'
About half of such images reported to the Internet Watch Foundation in 2018 were hosted in the Netherlands. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IXifo5
Google Wing drones approved for US home deliveries
Drone home delivery company Wing will start deliveries in rural Virginia "within months". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GsMQqG
Google 'retaliating against harassment protest organisers'
Organisers of walkouts in protest at Google's treatment of women say they are facing backlash at work. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DuArBX
Election interference is 'online harm', MPs hear
The UK's information commissioner has strong words on the need for reform of political ads online. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GDbLJj
Apple AI accused of leading to man's wrongful arrest
A man is suing Apple after claiming its in-store AI led to his arrest. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UA7zOi
Twitter sees more users and rising revenues
The social media platform reports better-than-expected results as it plans to minimise "outrage". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Gu4eLw
Sri Lanka attacks: The ban on social media
Is the ban a sign of things to come for social media firms unable to halt the spread of misinformation? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vk3yTK
Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year
The electric carmaker entrepreneur makes a new promise on driverless vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XyCrR9
After the Bust, Are Bitcoins More Like Tulip Mania or the Internet?
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ILtH65
Vodafone named 'worst' mobile network
Annual study of more than 6,000 mobile customers names most and least popular UK network providers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XBYKp6
This Estonian Start-Up Has Become a Thorn in Uber’s Side
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UNCqMd
Beyond Meat Details Plans for Initial Public Offering
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2vj7KTK
Samsung Postpones Rollout of Galaxy Fold
By BRIAN X. CHEN and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UNEmEp
Google Employees Say They Faced Retaliation After Organizing Walkout
By KATE CONGER and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2GqHhZQ
Samsung Postpones Rollout of Galaxy Fold
By BRIAN X. CHEN and RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XzAAeY
Tesla to Investigate Car That Appeared to Burst Into Flames in Shanghai
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2W5prCl
Tesla says investigating car explosion in Shanghai
A video circulating on Chinese social media appears to show a parked Tesla car erupting into flames. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Do8xHy
Asos billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka attacks
Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen and his family were visiting Sri Lanka, where three of his four children died. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XDpW6Z
Samsung Galaxy Fold launch events delayed in China
Two events are postponed following reports of broken screens from smartphone reviewers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UsJbOB
TED 2019: How to kill a zombie rumour and fix Facebook
How to fix a "broken internet" has been a central question at TED 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vhK2HE
An alternative way to capture childhood on your phone
A simple, but evocative, way to record your children's development without using a camera. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IHAC05
Free Speech Puts U.S. on ‘a Collision Course’ With Global Limits on Big Tech
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VfyjaZ
Silicon Valley Came to Kansas Schools. That Started a Rebellion.
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2UN5ELd
Millions using 123456 as password, security study finds
A list of all-too-predictable choices for breached accounts includes 123456 and "Liverpool". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GxCEOP
TED 2019: The start-ups launching in space
Space is getting busy thanks to a new era of commercialisation. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GwOLeU
Hacking 'hero' Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to US malware charges
Marcus Hutchins said he regrets his actions and accepts "full responsibility for my mistakes". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VTG43L
The Week in Tech: Do You Prefer Free Speech, or a Perfectly Clean Internet?
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2KM4vib
After Social Media Bans, Militant Groups Found Ways to Remain
By SHEERA FRENKEL and BEN HUBBARD from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2IuEfap
Investors Value Uber’s Self-Driving Cars at $7.25 Billion
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XmbShS
Amazon Gives Up on Chinese Domestic Shopping Business
By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VUNVhs
Robot news presenter causes a stir on Russian TV
The humanoid, named Alex, causes a stir as he makes his debut on state news channel Rossiya 24. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XpVLQy
Samsung Will Investigate New Folding Phone After Reviewers Find Problems
By CHRISTINE HAUSER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2PhcpyU
Pinterest Shares Jump 25 Percent on First Day of Trading
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VNuqY1
Facebook bans UK far right groups and leaders
A dozen named groups and individuals will be purged from the social network, it said. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IGMsYa
Facebook scraped email contacts of 1.5 million users
The social network was grabbing email contacts of some new uses for almost three years, it says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Gj73in
TED 2019: The online campaign that ended a beard ban
The woman aiming to build "a labour movement for the 21st Century" shares her plan at TED. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PjaEBo
Uber vs. Lyft: Which Ride-Hailing App Is Better?
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2DjBWm2
Samsung's folding phone breaks for reviewers
Several outlets reviewing Samsung's ground-breaking new folding smartphone have reported major problems with its screen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UtbU5W
TED 2019: Prize to online classes project causes controversy
Plans to give millions of dollars to a program for online learning for pre-schoolers has been criticised. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UkBuda
Assassin's Creed's maker pledges aid to help Notre-Dame
Ubisoft is to donate money and offer use of its digital reconstruction of the cathedral. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DtLbR5
Xbox One with no discs: 'The way forward' or 'bad timing'?
Gamers give their verdict as Microsoft announces an "all-digital edition" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UFMzdW
Government in email privacy blunder
A department responsible for data protection shares the personal details of hundreds of journalists. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vf9Yn3
Netflix to trial showing top 10 lists to UK users
Streaming company Netflix is to trial showing UK users its most-watched shows over a weekly period. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v9YoKg
Uber vs. Lyft: Which Ride-Hailing App Is Better?
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2GrtxPz
The Must-Have When Reporting on Disasters: A Satellite Phone
By THOMAS FULLER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2IE3wxS
Google to police new app developers more closely
Apps from unfamiliar developers will be scrutinised more deeply before they go on the Play Store. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GrGZCZ
UK to introduce porn age-checks in July
Sites that fail to comply will face fines or risk being blocked by internet service providers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KLSZ6v
Technology to keep dementia patients out of hospital
Radar technology and tiny brain-monitors are just some of the devices being tested by a new research centre. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ICnSaS
TikTok: Apple and Google block video sharing app in India
The removal comes after a court called for a ban on the video app over concerns of risk to children. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VOprGH
Vodafone 'gigafast' ad banned after Virgin Media complaint
The promotion described broadband packages as being "gigafast" that did not offer 1Gbps speeds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v98pXS
TED 2019: The $50 lab burger transforming food
TED fellow Bruce Friedrich tells the TED conference about his vision for the future of food. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Phvyk7
Apple and Qualcomm settle billion-dollar lawsuit
The surprise settlement brings a long-running legal battle between the two tech firms to an end. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DinUkR
Apple and Qualcomm Settle All Disputes Worldwide
By DON CLARK and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2KI860T
TED 2019: Twitter boss offers to demote likes and follows
Jack Dorsey has been talking at TED about the changes the platform is considering. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GmiwxR
PlayStation 5: Sony reveals first details of next-gen console
Sony's next-gen console, which will replace the PS4, will be much faster and include improved audio. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XjcjJY
YouTube Fact-Checks the Fire at Notre-Dame With Facts About ... 9/11
By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2vaAb6c
Game of Thrones: Now TV glitch hits Apple TV owners
Sky's Now TV app failed to load for some viewers while displaying a degraded version of the from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IrexDA
Epilepsy charity calls for social media seizure warnings
People with epilepsy are being exposed to flashing images, some deliberately, says a charity. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v4uPJZ
Facebook challenged to give TED talk on political ads
Journalist Carole Cadwalladr challenges Mark Zuckerberg to address TED about "election fraud". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Xgdk5y
Swedish Social Democrats' Twitter account hacked
Messages posted on the hijacked account included anti-immigration rhetoric. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ilflda
Amazon 'flooded by fake five-star reviews' - Which? report
Top-rated reviews on popular items are dominated by unknown brands, consumer group Which? finds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PcDxyM
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold
The BBC's Chris Fox tries Samsung's folding smartphone to find out what it can do. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v6CKq1
Who Goes Public When? Tech Companies Maneuver to Stand Out in the Horde
By ERIN GRIFFITH and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2VLi0Qz
Article 13: UK helps push through new EU copyright rules
The UK supports a final vote in favour of new online copyright rules, but some EU nations objected. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IwPVsl
Lyft removes faulty bikes from three US cities
Riders report that brakes were being jammed on sharply on some motor-assisted bike journeys, said Lyft. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ul3vBc
Apple and Qualcomm square off in US court
The row is about how much phone makers should pay for the chips essential to modern smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Xfpifz
Jack Ma defends the 'blessing' of a 12-hour working day
Alibaba's billionaire founder sparked intense debate after pressing for a 9am to 9pm working day and a six-day week. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VL1AaN
Big Companies Thought Insurance Covered a Cyberattack. They May Be Wrong.
By ADAM SATARIANO and NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Ij749z
Under-18s face 'like' and 'streaks' bans on social media
The UK's data watchdog proposes restrictions on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat among others. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Gd3Wsl
TED 2019: 10 years of 'ideas worth spreading'
TED talks have become synonymous with cutting-edge ideas and are watched by millions. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XegMNT
How social media is changing comedy
Social media changed many aspects of modern life, but how has it impacted traditional stand-up comedy? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KBPfVd
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffer outages
Users said the sites, and messaging service WhatsApp, were unavailable for more than three hours. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PbH946
Gatwick drone attack possible inside job, say police
The drone operator was monitoring activities at the airport during the attack, officials believe. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v2wZJY
One Month, 500,000 Face Scans: How China Is Using A.I. to Profile a Minority
By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2KQDf2r