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Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets

Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nx2gxk

On the inside of a hacking catastrophe

A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q5DtbZ

Facial recognition technology code of conduct call

The technology has the potential for "widespread invasiveness", the information commissioner said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C3oW2U

'I was a victim of the WhatsApp hack'

Faustin Rukundo had no idea that a strange call over WhatsApp had infected his phone with spyware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Wv1SDK

California Attorney General Is a No-Show on Tech Investigations

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Google given green light for Toronto smart city

It is on a smaller scale than it had wanted and must treat any data it collects as a "public asset". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nud93e

Facebook challenged over political ad policy

A California man is running for office in attempt to highlight flaws in Facebook's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N07ZwJ

Facebook content moderation firm Cognizant quits

It says the nature of the work was not in line with its vision for the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PyOLA3

Entire drone fleet grounded by US government agency

The 800 drones used to monitor endangered species and federal land are being investigated for security risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PBHGyG

Facebook’s Earnings and Revenue Jump, Topping Forecasts

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Apple Has Upbeat Forecast While Profit Continues to Fall

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Facebook’s Revenue Jumps 29%

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Twitter bans all political advertising

Twitter bans all political advertising, saying the reach of such messages "should be earned, not bought". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31XCQhB

Facebook’s Profits Jump 29%

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Lyft Focuses on Profitability as Money-Losing Companies Lose Luster

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Twitter Says It Will Ban All Political Ads

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This Guy Thought He Beat Facebook’s Controversial Political Ads Policy

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A Greater Understanding of Race and Identity Through Tech

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2 Plead Guilty in 2016 Uber and Lynda.com Hacks

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DeepMind AI achieves Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2

Artificial intelligence firm says its AI agents have achieved Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36jP9s8

#TeamTrees: YouTube stars boost tree-planting campaign to over $8m

The campaign, supported by YouTubers such as Jeffree Star, has raised more than $8m in five days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N0b93N

Smart meters will get to Star Trek phase, says minister

The technology will be a "friend" of consumers, a minister says, but he admits problems with the rollout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2owcVAb

Russia Tests New Disinformation Tactics in Africa to Expand Influence

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Microsoft's GitHub blocks Catalan protest app

Spanish authorities accuse the Tsunami Democràtic group of being a 'criminal organisation'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36hz6er

Amazon's push for Prime sign-up 'misleading', says ASA

The way payment options were presented was confusing and needs to change, the advertising watchdog rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NsQJPX

Facebook agrees to pay Cambridge Analytica fine to UK

The social network has dropped an appeal against a £500,000 penalty from UK's privacy watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PxUru6

Ready. Set. Write a Book.

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Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'

You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jyj6ep

WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36m5KvB

WhatsApp Says Israeli Firm Used Its App in Spy Program

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Currys PC World customers scammed via eBay

Criminals siphoned money from unwitting eBay customers who paid using PayPal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ooGJOW

Artificial intelligence: Machines given power to kill?

One former Google software engineer warns of the dangers of using AI in the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BUM2Ji

Netflix angers film-makers with 'insulting' speed-up function

Director Judd Apatow calls the move "ridiculous and insulting" and actor Aaron Paul also speaks out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BPQMj5

Call of Duty faces Russian backlash over 'Highway of Death'

Latest game from Activision Blizzard criticised by users for its portrayal of Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NiJxWm

Amazon Turns to More Free Grocery Delivery to Lift Food Sales

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Indian grandpa cooks his way to YouTube glory

The 60-year-old rose to social media fame because of his unusual cooking videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31V5Si2

Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32SWc8Y

Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oqiBeZ

Google, in Rare Stumble, Posts 23% Decline in Profit

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The Trump Campaign Is Seeking ‘Hidden’ Women Voters. Impeachment Won’t Help.

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Google, in Rare Stumble, Posts 23% Decline in Profit

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'Make or break' moment for 5G

European Space Agency warns some airwaves will compromise work on climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BRSCQM

F.C.C. Plans Vote to Restrict Huawei and ZTE Purchases

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Georgia hit by massive cyber-attack

More than 2,000 websites, as well as the national TV station, have been targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MTK6qD

Read the Letter Facebook Employees Sent to Mark Zuckerberg About Political Ads

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Dissent Erupts at Facebook Over Hands-Off Stance on Political Ads

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Cara Delevingne 'space selfie not meant for space'

A device that crashed in the US was from a Samsung publicity campaign offering to send selfies into space. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31USwSK

iPhone 5 users risk losing internet access

Apple says users will be left without access to email or the internet unless they update software this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqoweU

MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes

Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTiGs2

Molly Russell: Instagram extends self-harm ban to drawings

The father of a teenager who killed herself after viewing graphic images says the app needs to act. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pireIU

Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PyQk15

Why do gay apps struggle to stop catfish?

Gay dating app Hornet says it will use algorithms to tackle fake profiles and fraudsters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36kkXNE

These Apps Say You May Have a Health Disorder. What if They’re Wrong?

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Molly Russell: Did her death change social media?

Ian Russell meets other parents bereaved by suicide; he wants tech firms to protect children more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JpSLz5

Pentagon chooses Microsoft over Amazon for $10bn 'Jedi' contract

Microsoft is awarded the lucrative "Jedi" deal following a heavily-scrutinised bidding process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32NYtlV

How a social network could save democracy from deadlock

An online tool developed in Taiwan could help defuse political rows across the globe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WginmU

Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10 Billion JEDI Contract, Thwarting Amazon

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Gamer buys Fallout 76 add-on domain to criticise Bethesda

A frustrated gamer buys the domain to a Fallout 76 website to criticise developers Bethesda. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36fBliq

The Week in Tech: Google’s Quantum Leap

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Facebook's counter-terrorist training

The Metropolitan Police is teaming up with the tech giant to stop the spread of terrorist videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pcNSSX

Facebook Calls Truce With Publishers as It Unveils Facebook News

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Pentagon Pushes Tech Industry to Help U.S. Retain Military Edge

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Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots'

The proposed deal with the government aims to get 4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/346LFHH

Amazon profits hit by rising shipping costs

Shares in the e-commerce company drop after the firm's profits fall to $2.1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p1IgLr

Using 'stalkerware' to spy on a colleague's phone

BBC's cyber-security reporter Joe Tidy opens his phone to software commonly used by abusive partners to spy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PiIaK4

TikTok hits back over China influence claims

The popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app faces increasing scrutiny over claims of state censorship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTTn8V

Stalkerware: The software that spies on your partner

Experts warn of a rise in a type of software commonly used by abusive partners to spy on phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pfl78f

Transgender people treated ‘inhumanely’ online

A study identified one-and-a-half-million abusive comments posted over a three-and-a-half year period. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pPd0zf

Why Terminator: Dark Fate is sending a shudder through AI labs

There are genuine risks associated with AI - but the Terminator scenario isn't one of them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9shTj

India's facial recognition plan and other tech news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BEajDa

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare arrives amid China controversy

The latest Call Of Duty game arrives following calls to boycott Activision Blizzard's titles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/362vkp5

Wheels of fortune? A new age for electric motors

Better electric motors will lead to cars that can go further, faster and even sideways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9qkGt

Amazon Earnings: Profit Falls Sharply as Company Buys Growth

By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PgTB4N

Twitter shares plunge as ad bugs see profit fall

Problems with advertising products have led to lower-than-forecast profit for the micro-blogging site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BHksPE

Always Building, From the Garage to Her Company

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Banks pull Samsung S10 apps over security flaw

Users have found a glitch that lets anyone unlock the device via its fingerprint authentication system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W8f69t

When the Urge to Write Is a Life Sentence

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When the Urge to Write Is a Life Sentence

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Tesla shares surge after unexpected profit

The electric carmaker says its plans in China and for its next model are ahead of schedule. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9RhN3

Microsoft Rides Cloud to a 21% Increase in Profits

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Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled over Libra currency plan

Mark Zuckerberg tries to reassure lawmakers about the safety of its new digital currency, Libra. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33X9p0Q

BBC News launches 'dark web' Tor mirror

In a bid to thwart censorship attempts, the BBC News website is now available via Tor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/361OmvB

WWE 2K20: Fans slam game over glitches and bugs

Wrestling fans have slammed the new WWE 2K20 video game over visual glitches and game-breaking bugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p9d38R

Zuckerberg Defends Facebook Cryptocurrency Project to House Committee

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A Peace Monument in Colombia Is Caught in a New Crossfire

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Getting the N.F.L.’s Big Picture Out of Any Screen

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Google claims 'quantum supremacy' for computer

The company claims a quantum computer has surpassed conventional devices for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Y2owq

The Roots of Activism in New York City

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Instagram bans 'cosmetic surgery' filters

Effects showing what people might look after surgery will go, amid concerns they harm mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PcFFZq

Google Claims a Quantum Breakthrough That Could Change Computing

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The Roots of Activism in New York City

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A Peace Monument in Colombia Is Caught in a New Crossfire

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Amy Webb: Three things women need to know about for 2030

Amy Webb is a renowned futurist - she looks back at the past and scours data to figure out what might be round the corner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JdxB77

The founder of an over-50s dating app shares her secrets

The founder of a dating app for people over fifty shares her business advice with the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qCrzGH

Rover-drone combo hope to spot and destroy landmines

The system could eventually replace the need for humans to demine areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NhdTsv

Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison Instagram posts banned

Advertising watchdog bans weight loss posts by Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31EzEYj

UK cyber-centre targets payment card fraud

Banks are being told which payment cards to watch by government cyber-experts targeting online thieves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MEdBwp

Zuckerberg to Admit That Facebook Has Trust Issues

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After School Shootings, a Push for Openness Over Barricades

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After School Shootings, a Push for Openness Over Barricades

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Facebook Pledges $1 Billion for California Housing

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WeWork 'accepts takeover by Softbank'

The investment giant reportedly takes control of the firm, buying $1bn of shares from co-founder Adam Neumann. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32CGXAN

'Sensitive US Army data 'exposed by online leak'

Hotel room numbers, phone numbers and names were left exposed on an unencrypted server, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Qa5qx

Cloudflare embroiled in child abuse row

Campaigners accuse the company of making it harder to restrict abusive images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P759r8

Plans for £26m tech institute at Bletchley Park

The institute at the codebreaking site would be home to 1,000 students, plans reveal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N11gBz

After School Shootings, a Push for Openness Over Barricades

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Airbnb probed by UK tax authorities

The home rental site has warned a tax inquiry by HM Revenue & Customs could lead to litigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32HTnru

TikTok used by Islamic State to spread propaganda videos

A dozen accounts are banned by TikTok for breaching the app's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35UN1a7

China Sharpens Hacking to Hound Its Minorities, Far and Wide

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Green number plates planned for electric cars

The plan means it will be easier to offer incentives such as cheaper parking for zero-emission cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MxAmSO

Xiaomi: The Chinese brand dominating India's smartphone market

Tech giant Xiaomi has muscled its way to the top of India's smartphone market in just a few short years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N4SJ0f

China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US

The country now has the world's highest number of start-up companies worth more than $1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jamw6Q

The race to build a flying electric taxi

More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jc95mV

Facebook reveals preparations for UK election

The tech giant has set out extra measures for fighting the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31wlcS8

Facebook Lays on the Charm for Its Libra Cryptocurrency Plan

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Facebook Discloses New Disinformation Campaigns From Russia and Iran

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Amazon Echo and Google Home owners spied on by apps

Researchers build voice apps for smart speakers that can listen in on owners without them knowing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MAUK5i

Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account revealed

The ex-presidential hopeful admits using the Twitter account "Pierre Delecto" - "C'est moi", he says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35SeQzO

Pixel 4 Review: Google Needs to Do More to Stand Out

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Phone case created out of artificial skin

Researchers have designed a case that looks and feels like human skin, and can activate controls via touch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jb68CS

League of Legends admits censoring error

The popular online multi-player game is facing backlash from users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JceeeK

Pixel 4 Review: Google Needs to Do More to Stand Out

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Are electric cars as 'green' as you think?

The lithium powering electric vehicles is found deep beneath the salt flats of Argentina from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2o82UsI

Elton John app lets concert audiences mix his music

A device which lets the audience choose which instruments they hear at a concert has been created. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Lq9Ia

My security software was a scam that cost me £4,000

Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33LTMsJ

'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'

Indian police have shut two call centres and arrest seven people suspected of involvement in the scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35QdTIi

Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group

Russian hackers used access to a rival group in Iran to hide attacks, say intelligence agencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MvBxC8

Meet the student who has created African emojis

Emoji obsessed? Meet O’Plerou Grebet, who has made over 350 emojis with African cultural references. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ILOTf

Conor McGregor Faces Second Sexual Assault Investigation in Ireland

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Biden Escalates Attack on Facebook Over False Political Ads

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In House Antitrust Hearing, Lawmakers Focus on Harms to Privacy

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