Japan's last pagers beep for the final time
At their peak, pagers were used by more than 10m people in Japan - but just 1,500 subscribers remained. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2o32UKd
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Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans
A two-year trial found an improvement in symptoms for military veterans with PTSD. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ndXKLd
'Sadfishing' social media warning from school heads
Schools report growing worries about young people being tricked by emotional appeals online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mrhue1
Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?
A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nfOK8f
Full-fibre broadband: What is it and how does it work?
Boris Johnson says everyone in the UK should have fast full-fibre broadband, but what is it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oIC36B
Japan Raises Taxes on Its Spenders Despite Growth Worries
By BY EIMI YAMAMITSU, MAKIKO INOUE, HISAKO UENO AND BEN DOOLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2mUErqh
UK internet use peaks at 21:00 on Wednesdays, ONS says
The Office for National Statistics has begun to analyse internet data use for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nPq6LL
TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton: Cryptocurrency auctioned by police
Elliott Gunton demanded payment in cryptocurrency, in a bid to hide his criminal activity from police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nOJ4SS
Southampton internet broadband speeds to be boosted
Virgin Media will deliver internet download speeds 20 times the national average to 100,000 Southampton homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nRHdwq
Asics blames hackers for porn on shop screens
The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ouwyIB
OK hand sign added to list of hate symbols
An anti-hate group says the finger-and-thumb sign is being used as an "expression of white supremacy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2n9oPig
Drones used to track down fugitive in China
Police used drones to track down a man who evaded detection for almost two decades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nJLnXa
Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?
A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mJMia9
Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people
Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nu2KeC
Elon Musk gives update on Starpship rocket plans
The US entrepreneur says prototype flights of his Moon-Mars rocket system will begin in months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mEz7aq
Ahead of 2020, Facebook Falls Short on Plan to Share Data on Disinformation
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ofQmPy
Spoofing emails: The trickery costing businesses billions
Company executives are being targeted by spoof emails requesting them to send vast sums of money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lJ6VT6
Impeachment, Puerto Rico, Kehinde Wiley: Your Friday Evening Briefing
By BY REMY TUMIN AND MARCUS PAYADUE from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2lFgfY6
'I built my software empire from a Stoke council house'
Entrepreneur Stephen Parker describes his quest to build a software empire from Stoke. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m8ftDk
World’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat and other news
BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nTKVFZ
Can AR goggles make swimming more fun?
BBC Click's Chris Fox tries augmented reality goggles that help swimmers track their exercise from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nbRp2w
The Week in Tech: Why Californians Have Better Privacy Protections
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mjHCqZ
Facebook to create VR world called Horizon
Inhabitants of the virtual space will be able to play games, chat and shape the world, says Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lAw8z4
US uses Google Translate to vet refugees
Documents show that US immigration services use free online translation tools to vet social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nNXfrf
How podcasts went from unlistenable to unmissable
Podcasting has come of age, with today's increasingly slick productions attracting big advertising money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lxw82Y
Facebook Tests Hiding ‘Likes’ on Social Media Posts
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mZfcCQ
How Strikes Changed the Auto Industry
By BY ANDRÉ BEGANSKI from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2lW4uNk
Google: 21 Facts you probably didn't know about the search engine
To celebrate its 21st birthday, we've got 21 facts about the tech giant that you might not know - unless you've already googled them yourself, of course! from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m7snRT
Brace Yourself for the Internet Impeachment
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mXlz9K
Google makes deepfakes to fight deepfakes
Its facial forensics database will help researchers create tools to fight the misuse of such technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2noiKyv
Match.com and US regulators clash over fake accounts
US regulators claim users are being exploited by dating giant Match.com. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lo6VrE
Amazon announces Alexa-integrated glasses and ring
The Echo Frames and the Echo Loop were unexpected wearable tech launched by the firm on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lYU3Iy
Pornography 'one click away' from young children
Youngsters under 10 report being "grossed out" and confused by what they have seen, says BBFC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lhzpmJ
The celebrity is the device's first celebrity voice
Amazon announced Samuel L Jackson as their first celebrity partner for their digital assistant device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lkkaJS
Why We Upgraded Our Reviews Approach for Apple’s iPhone 11
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2lfUhuz
A.I. Researchers See Danger of Haves and Have-Nots
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mK9HaV
At Least 70 Countries Have Engaged in Disinformation Campaigns, Study Finds
By BY DAVEY ALBA AND ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2lG90PX
One Homeless Man Tried to Set Another on Fire Near Los Angeles, Police Say
By BY KAREN ZRAICK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2neSNRV
Peloton: 'It's borderline addiction'
The company's believers say its tech-enhanced stationary bike has matched exercise to the age of social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nlvB4H
How Hong Kong protesters avoid police surveillance
Protesters in Hong Kong use low and high-tech ways to avoid being monitored by the authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ncSoPV
Amazon Wants Alexa to Move (With You) Far Beyond the Living Room
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2nktBd3
Amazon Alexa gets Samuel L Jackson and other celebrity voices
The firm has also addressed privacy concerns about its smart assistant technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mCHmmR
Facebook will not fact-check politicians
Facebook does not want to be the "referee" in elections, says Sir Nick Clegg. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2l8aHFs
Improvising a Laptop Recorder and Chewing Gum at the Same Time
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mzGiQO
Did Cuomo Rig a Commission to Sabotage His Political Foes?
By BY VIVIAN WANG AND JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2mChs2J
Boston Dynamics Atlas robot twists and somersaults
Boston Dynamics demos techniques that let its Atlas robot blend its movements together more fluidly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mFLtPe
TikTok censors references to Tiananmen and Tibet
Content regarded as politically sensitive is censored by the video-sharing app claims The Guardian. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2n4WR7b
Boston Dynamics robot dog Spot goes on sale
The robot could be useful in construction, the oil and gas industry and for public safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mGl7w9
How to Make the Most of Apple’s New Privacy Tools in iOS 13
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2n1PGN3
Instagram ads banned for 'misleading' Kardashian link
The Instagram ads misled customers and suggested celebrities had used the treatments, the ASA found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2luZu1Q
Did Cuomo Rig a Commission to Sabotage His Political Foes?
By BY VIVIAN WANG AND JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2lxBPO8
U.S. Intelligence Officer Who Tried to Share Secrets With China Is Sentenced to 10 Years
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI AND MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mXKDgB
Group Behind California Privacy Law Aims to Strengthen It
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2luelcQ
WeWork's Adam Neumann quits as chief executive
The boss of the trendy office rental firm says stepping aside is "in the best interests of the firm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kR2g0X
Notorious GandCrab hacker group 'returns from retirement’
The gang is thought to be behind ransomware attacks that have caused havoc in Texas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mWIfqJ
Facebook buys 'mind-reading wristband' firm CTRL-Labs
The device, in development, can pick up electrical signals from the brain, then decode and transmit them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2msXib4
Snopes: How do you survive 25 years debunking fake news?
Snopes has been investigating folklore, urban legends and fake news for a quarter of a century. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mGy89h
Microsoft issues emergency patch for Explorer browser
The patch has been released immediately to combat growing abuse of the Internet Explorer flaw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2llEtXb
Fortnite: Why you might not be playing real people anymore
For the first time, computer-controlled characters are going to be added to the battle royale game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mKJCbD
Kik Messenger app to shut down
Millions of people will be cut off as the app's creator shuts down to help it fight legal action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mPa5Fa
Uber gets two-month extension to London licence
The firm's temporary licence to operate was due to expire on Wednesday, but it now has a two-month extension. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kOZQQC
Got Insomnia? CVS Health Has an App for You
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mKKXzf
Europe’s Top Court Limits ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Privacy Rule
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mhJKze
Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case
The case followed a dispute with a French privacy regulator who wanted links to be delisted across the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2leL31C
How to charge your phone abroad with no plug adaptor
If you have forgotten to bring a travel adaptor, there still might be a way to charge your phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lerwP1
Officer Is Terminated After Arresting 6-Year-Olds
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2l9lW08
Pea power: Can the humble crop save the planet?
There has been a scramble to produce protein from peas, but can it really help solve environmental problems? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2l93Awn
Sophie Turner, Michelle Williams and Drake at Emmys Parties
By BY DANIEL HERNANDEZ from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2kXp2oc
Apple Keeps Making Computer in Texas After Tariff Waivers
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2kHs5ka
Google launches Play Pass apps subscription package
It will charge $4.99 a month for access to more than 350 apps, posing a challenge to Apple Arcade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kBFN82
Danielle Cohn: Are teen influencers being exploited?
Danielle Cohn posts provocative images and videos but her father insists she is only 13 years old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mzXGor
Security gadgets 'making people more vulnerable' from hackers
Hacking experts show a family how easily they can be spied on by technology bought for their safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kwdCHy
Google seeks permission for staff to listen to Assistant recordings
The company acknowledges it had not been clear enough that humans might listen to users' recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m3gzjt
YouTube U-turn after protests over verified status
The video-sharing site apologised after proposing a change that drew criticism from prominent YouTubers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kXWrPi
One Brother Stabbed the Other. The Journalist Who Wrote About It Paid a Price.
By BY ADAM SATARIANO AND EMMA BUBOLA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ACdvhZ
Carl Ruiz, Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur, Dies at 44
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/332AT4F
What3words: 'Life-saving app' divides opinion
First responders have been singing the praises of what3words but some have reservations about the tech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30AM56L
Congress Asks More than 80 Companies for Big Tech Complaints
By BY JACK NICAS AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2AC1GZn
Twitter Suspends Account of Former Adviser to Saudi Crown Prince
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NplyY4
Inside Airbnb, Employees Eager for Big Payouts Pushed It to Go Public
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30fVF3N
Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps
The move comes as part of a review launched in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NnyDkN
Facebook Says It Has Suspended ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Apps
By BY KATE CONGER AND GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34U8oaV
The Week in Tech: An Emerging Twist on Antitrust
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30wVjkv
YouTube stars rattled by verification changes
YouTube will remove the "verified" status from many video-makers' channels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30xnxf3
Hackers get chance to target US satellite
The US Air Force will allow selected hackers try and take over an orbiting satellite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ObVn6J
Microsoft president: Don't move fast and break things
Microsoft's president urges other tech firms to accept responsibility for the effects of their work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30iW8SZ
Conservative Party targets over-45s with Facebook Brexit ads
Political parties’ Facebook ad campaigns are gearing up ahead of any election, BBC News research reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31BF1Iv
Airbnb plans to list shares next year
The home rental site's floatation is expected to be one of the highest profile market debuts of 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V4Gwwg
Tech entrepreneurs call for more government regulation
Tech insiders say we cannot trust companies like Google and Facebook to regulate themselves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFzrPR
Robotic fish to scare invasive species and other news
BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IbyM6s
The work experience you can do in your pyjamas
Big companies are offering internships via the internet, but are they a valuable experience? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/355Mdii
Airbnb Says It Plans to Go Public in 2020
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30bjD06
Michigan Warns Residents About Mosquito-Borne Illness After a Death
By BY CHRISTINE HAUSER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31zhc3P
Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises climate-change action
The chief executive says Amazon will buy thousands of electric vehicles and become carbon neutral by 2040. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32R9tyr
Fish waste-based alternative to plastic wins Dyson Award
MarinaTex is an alternative to the single-use plastics such as those used in sandwich packets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QdUME3
Amazon Pledges to Be Carbon Neutral by 2040
By BY DAVID MCCABE AND KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30wXCny
Huawei's Mate 30 phones lack Google services
The phones will offer Facebook's apps via Huawei's own store but are not pre-loaded with Google's. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IaJiuI
Huawei: Microsoft president seeks resolution to tech ban
The US company's president warns of a "digital iron curtain down the Pacific Ocean". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LF8mMo
Booking.com still duping customers, says watchdog
The consumer watchdog claims the website is still using 'pressure-selling' tactics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEoHkF
The cheat hackers ‘ruining’ gaming for others
The use of cheats is a major problem in video games and it’s becoming increasingly lucrative as esports take off. We meet a teenage hacker’s making thousands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/306HEW1
Instagram clamps down on diet and cosmetic surgery posts
Some posts will now be hidden from under 18s while "miraculous" remedy posts will be banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Sl02d
The debate over facial recognition technology
Some MPs have called for UK police and companies to stop using live facial recognition for public surveillance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M06a1e
New Twitter algorithms aim to stamp out trolling
US researchers develop a tool that can detect abuse with "90% accuracy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34RKgWx
Live facial recognition surveillance 'must stop'
Campaigners say the technology is inaccurate, intrusive and infringes on an individual's right to privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IcE8OL
Lawmakers Urge Aggressive Action From Regulators on Big Tech
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Ohbtw7
The robot that cleans floors and tells jokes
More than 100 fully autonomous cleaning robots are coming to Singapore this year, made by local manufacturer Lionsbot. Ella's job is cleaning the floors at the National Gallery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UZvjgq
BBC launches 'digital wellbeing' Own It app for children
The Own It app watches what children type and offers advice about how to stay healthy online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IbiYAJ
Facebook to block altering of headlines in adverts
Social media firm is to tighten rules after 'misrepresentation' row over Conservative party advert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O5XpW4
Facebook to use police video to recognise shooters
The technology giant will provide body cameras to Metropolitan Police officers on firearms training. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/307f6eX
'Racist' AI art warns against bad training data
An AI art exhibition is facing criticism for using racist and sexist tags to classify its users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32IVQ4c
Sam Walker: Prisoner posted YouTube videos of life behind bars
A union calls for more action to stop phones entering jails after a prisoner posts on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ApdPkd
Gatwick Airport commits to facial recognition tech at boarding
The London airport will regularly scan passengers' faces at departure gates from 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31F6Lfv
Pokemon: 'Ash Ketchum failing for 22 years taught me being a loser is OK'
The world's most popular Pokemon trainer, Ash Ketchum, achieves the goal he set for himself in 1997. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30jwwQH
Amazon Echo screen flicker angers owners
One owner, in Hampshire, says his device started to flicker 16 months after he had bought it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LCPgqy
HTC bets on former Orange executive to boost sales
Taiwan's mobile phone company moves away from its founders to appoint a former Orange executive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32QMofw
Amazon launches HD music streaming
The company is the first of the "big three" streaming services to offer CD-quality audio. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30qK64Q
IPhone 11 and 11 Pro Review: Thinking Differently in the Golden Age of Smartphones
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34RBIyM
UK's full-fibre broadband coverage rises to 8% says Ofcom
Ofcom's report highlights how much work must be done to provide full fibre access to all by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34TBXcW
Electric car owners to 'choose' engine sounds
Proposals by a US road safety body could see electric vehicle owners choose the noise their car makes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LWXFnv
IPhone 11 and 11 Pro Review: Thinking Differently in the Golden Age of Smartphones
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2O7iJKE
Elon Musk says 'pedo guy' tweet was not accusation
The Tesla CEO's lawyers say the term means "creepy old man" in South Africa where Mr Musk grew up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32S0ugF
Smart meter rollout delayed for four years
Suppliers now have until 2024 to fit them into homes, but it may mean higher costs for the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30lii22
Rebellion's Sniper Elite VR game previewed
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak plays a demo of the latest version of the World War II sniping simulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O73wJy
Algeria protests: how disinformation spread on social media
How social media became an information battleground for anti-government protesters and Algeria's rulers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AnkNX5
Tech-savvy stamp collectors energise an old hobby
Technology is helping stamp collectors to share their passion and keep rogue operators at bay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LQGqUU
Police officers raise concerns about 'biased' AI tools
Law enforcers fear they will be told to unfairly target some groups because of past prejudices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34QF2tW
BBC to switch off red button text in 2020
Viewers will no longer be able to read headlines, football scores, weather and more on TV sets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31sL0zb
Body scanners to screen London commuters for weapons
Passengers are scanned as they walk through Stratford station, in the "battle against knife crime". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LTovwJ
BBC ready for TV's 'second wave of disruption'
BBC boss Lord Hall will say in a speech the arrival of new streaming services will change the game again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ao0GrE
Muslim website defends Home Office funding
The SuperSisters platform, for young Muslim women, says it has retained full control over its output. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31pQD12
Data on almost every Ecuadorean citizen leaked
The massive database of personal information was found on an unsecured cloud computer, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30nc5CH
Online trolls: Why they abuse celebs and how to combat it
Stars are targeted in the hope they will respond and spread the abusive message further, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I98Zf0
How bacteria could make fashion more eco-friendly
A new process to dye clothes using bacteria could bring environmental benefits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30jFbTr
The former soldier who aims to build a $50bn firm
Shachar Bialick says his special forces background drives his success in business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31C2Uzq
App that cancels subscriptions launches in UK
The virtual card automatically protects people from being charged at the end of a free trial period. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30p65cl
Casey Viner: Teenage US gamer jailed over deadly 911 hoax
Casey Viner, 19, ordered the prank call after an argument while playing Call of Duty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZUAcfR
Chicago School Professor Fights ‘Chicago School’ Beliefs That Abet Big Tech
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30nEloC
Real-Time Surveillance Will Test the British Tolerance for Cameras
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31pGQrN
Facebook removes altered Conservative advertisement
The Tories "misused" the platform when they changed the headline on a BBC News story, the company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31xesEt
Conservative Party Facebook advert altered BBC headline
The party says it is reviewing its Facebook advertising after criticism of the way a BBC story was used. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LO1H1n
Online bullying: What you can do about trolling
What can you do if you're being cyber-bullied? Hannah Adams, from Jesy Nelson's new doc, tells us. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30i1fxH
Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes
The fires are now under control at Abqaiq and Khurais, state media say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LOAdbX
The hobbyists competing to make AI human
The Loebner Prize, one of the few real-life Turing Tests, comes to Swansea this weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31mh5Zr
Instagram fact-check: Can a new flagging tool stop fake news?
Users can now flag false Instagram content to fact-checkers but experts believe there is more to do to fight disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZWqgSY
Russian activist saves data from police with drone
An activist in Siberia flew his hard disks to a friend by drone when police came knocking at his door. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2URUilI
The Week in Tech: Silicon Valley’s Alternate Reality
By BY NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32Ctt7S
House Antitrust Panel Seeks Documents From 4 Big Tech Firms
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZXCcoj
Google to remind staff they can complain about work
Workers at the search giant are being reminded about their rights to complain and protest about conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ai8s6u
Instagram apologises after censoring London fishmonger
A video of the shop display, showing dead fish, was flagged as containing offensive material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32GfUnS
Colour-changing ink allows objects to swap designs
BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I2sTZ5
Climate change: Robot submarine measures shrinking Arctic glaciers
Scottish scientists find that glaciers west of Svalbard are retreating by up to 300m a year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Jo5S8
Why your smart meter may not be so smart after all
Nearly a third of all energy companies fitting smart meters are still installing old technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34GEVkN
PewDiePie cancels $50,000 donation to anti-hate group: 'I messed up'
The YouTuber says he chose to donate to the Anti Defamation League because he was advised to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DG8HD
Variant 31: 'Pushing the boundaries' of immersive theatre
The "live horror" theatre experience where you fight zombies under ground in central London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30iGl1C
Whirlpool tumble dryer recall uncovers 65,000 dangerous machines
Despite the full recall, hundreds of thousands of fire-prone machines may remain in UK homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7Lh9E
Google Maps shows sunken car where missing man’s body was found
William Moldt went missing in mysterious circumstances 22 years ago after a night out in Florida. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ENeM5
Google to pay €1bn to end French tax probe
The settlement ends a four-year investigation into Google's tax affairs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9Cyne
High-tech ways to keep employees happy
Companies offer gym deals and cycle schemes - but how do they know if these are what staff want? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/309qAtK
How virtual reality is helping people with dementia
Virtual reality is being used to help people with dementia revisit their past. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Ca3jw
Fake cancer cures: Debunking myths found in videos on YouTube
Professor Justin Stebbing, a cancer expert at Imperial College London, debunks some of the unproven “cures” for cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2USAKOi
YouTube advertises big brands alongside fake cancer cure videos
The video site's algorithm promotes medical misinformation in a number of languages, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30el1Ki
New Lawsuit Against Uber Is Set to Test Its Classification of Workers
By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LuipUP
Twitter suspends government-run accounts in Cuba
The social media giant suspends state-run media and officials' accounts, citing policy violations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31k1fyn
How tiny satellites could transform weather forecasting
CubeSats can provide a more affordable alternative to conventional satellites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NXpHSt
Watchdog questions collection of public's Gov.uk data
It comes after Buzzfeed claimed to have seen leaked documents about creating a central database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I2Juwb
Google Settles With U.S. Labor Agency Over Employees’ Speech
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31jukdh
Huawei chief offers to share 5G know-how for a fee
Ren Zhengfei offers to share its 5G know-how with a Western firm in return for a one-off fee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZSmXwS
The singer protesting against Spotify... on Spotify
The latest song by Canadian singer Esthero includes a spoken-word protest at Spotify's royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LqFSpH
Phone subscription firm Veoo fined £600,000
It misled an inquiry and enabled consumer harm, said watchdog Phone-paid Services Authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LPjF3s
Google's smart-city plans 'tech for tech's sake'
A panel of experts criticises Google's ambitious plans for a smart city in Toronto. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32EFKZv
Facebook's Libra should be blocked in Europe, France says
The social media giant faces growing opposition to its planned cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34JjJe6
Arrests in 10 countries over money-transfer scams
Raids carried out over months targeted groups suspected of spoofing email accounts to steal cash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AeaZhO
Project Oberon: UK eyes cluster of military radar satellites
Defence chiefs want a batch of small spacecraft able to see the Earth's surface in all weathers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NafwKC
Virtual reality recreates Owain Glyndwr's Sycharth home
Born in 1359, Owain Glyndwr was the last native Welsh person to hold the title Prince of Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AbwsIj
'Proud' Hertfordshire PC sent arrest footage to sisters
The officer is found guilty of gross misconduct for sharing body-worn camera footage on WhatsApp. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I1Emsb
Ban children from gambling in games, MPs say
In-game spending should be regulated by gambling laws and loot boxes banned for children, they say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31aUSgV
Oracle C.E.O. Mark Hurd Is Taking a Medical Leave
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