Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction'
It is the first time the social media giant has added a correction to a post under the new law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q9QYrs
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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders
The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qPvyAi
Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views
Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XYX4r0
Rise of comic book piracy 'a real problem'
Comic book creators search for ways to combat the rise of illegal digital sharing of their work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XVLTPW
Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims
Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OR97md
Spying tools website taken down after UK raids
International police have arrested 14 people who may have sold or used the cyber-spying tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OWt0YX
What happens inside a fridge recycling plant
What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OSWGGr
Deadline for UK drone registration approaches
Drone owners in the UK must register them by the end of Friday or face a £1,000 fine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37S48uj
General election 2019: BBC complains to Tories over Facebook advert
BBC lawyers ask the Tories to stop running a Facebook advert using edited footage of its reporters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33vkRjv
Jet suit man flies off Royal Navy ship and other news
BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OvnYnt
Amazon: What does 'peak season' mean for employees?
The technology company is resisting calls for its staff to join unions, but do they need to? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DszFVz
How to make phone batteries that last longer
A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wHtkP
Teaching children to build satellites in school
South African start-up XinaBox is teaching children to build satellites using a modular chip. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QZciuE
Twitter: 'My boyfriend died but I still like to read his tweets'
Adam Parker says it's "good news" that Twitter is going to create a way to memorialise accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34v2FaW
Apple removes designer Ive from leadership page
The former design head is deleted from Apple's web page, ending speculation about his departure date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33v4Xpj
Netflix 'reactivated' users without permission
Some former Netflix customers are being charged subscription fees, months after closing their accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37IJ4Gr
Blocked TikToker: I don't believe app's explanation for device ban
The maker of a video about China's abuse of the Uighurs rejects TikTok's explanation for blocking her. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L1481d
Chess champion Garry Kasparov condemns Apple's Crimea map change
Ukrainian politicians and bloggers are also outraged after the firm shows it as a Russian territory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KYqf8k
India may cite Whatsapp row to store data locally
India is reportedly citing a major WhatsApp breach to make a further case for data localisation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oro2Vb
General election 2019: Why we all see politics differently on social media
Why our digital life means political campaigners target us in ways we might not realise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L1PTZO
Feroza Aziz: I'm not scared of TikTok
TikTok has apologised to Feroza Aziz who was blocked after criticising China's treatment of Uighurs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OSEKLX
TikTok Reverses Ban on Teen Who Slammed China’s Muslim Crackdown
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/33qAngs
TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen
Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37KINCX
Iraqi Protesters Burn Down Iranian Consulate
By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN AND FALIH HASSAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2QU86MC
German murderer wins 'right to be forgotten'
The man was convicted of murder but has won the right to have his name removed from search results. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Cwab2
U.S. Closes Wireless Collusion Investigation With No Charges
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XTxOSQ
Go master quits because AI "cannot be defeated"
Lee Se-dol retires from the game of Go after conceding that computers "cannot be defeated". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34suzV3
Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands
Apple Maps now shows Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - as part of Russia, when viewed there. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OO561U
Racial Slurs, and 15 Days That Shook Syracuse
By BY AARON RANDLE from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2KZ9RV3
How a cake company pioneered the office computer
How the Lyons catering company pioneered LEO, the first electronic office system from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35G09PA
The Worst Tech Gifts We Give (and How to Do Better)
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OpNuKx
Cyber Monday and Black Friday: Tips to get the best deals
How to be a savvy shopper - and not come a cropper - in the Black Friday sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R7uQGq
Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety'
The herd was shown "a unique summer field simulation program" in a bid to boost milk yields. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KXiH5S
Couple falls victim to Airbnb scam in Belfast
Simone and Alice Cardillo arrived at their accommodation to find it was empty and for sale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OU5094
Breast cancer: Patient creates app to help with treatment
Karen Bonham struggled to find the information she needed ahead of radiotherapy - so she created an app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OTybJo
The YouTuber with 26 billion views
Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sn005f
General Election 2019: The Facebook influencers you've never heard of
Far from newspaper offices and TV studios, committed volunteer activists have created an alternative Facebook media universe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33htVbG
CEO Secrets: 'My success is all down to maths'
Timothy Armoo of Fanbytes explains how his success is grounded in a love of maths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qEzZxN
TikTok Blocks Teen Who Posted About China’s Detention Camps
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XQVtUa
Iran letter raises prospect of 'white list' internet clampdown
Citizens fear Iran will soon limit access to a so-called "white list" of approved foreign services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37CqtM6
Netflix takes over its first cinema by leasing New York's historic Paris
The streaming giant is leasing the recently-closed historic Paris Theater in New York. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OOV80b
Teen's TikTok video about China's Muslim camps goes viral
Video clips masquerading as being about beauty tips actually criticise China's treatment of Muslims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OJRioY
Zuckerberg’s tech challenge pale and male, say critics
The founder of Facebook has been criticised for the lack of diversity of his guests in a series of tech chats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35yRrCv
Europol disrupts Islamic State propaganda machine
The action led to the taking down of thousands of Islamic State accounts on messaging app Telegram. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35wp089
Call to probe Boston police tests of 'dog' robots
A civil liberties group wants to know if the robots will ever be armed and what roles they may take on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rne3qN
Activists Build a Grass-Roots Alliance Against Amazon
By BY DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34n74wB
Google Fires 4 Workers Active in Labor Organizing
By BY KATE CONGER AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QPT76v
How China is building a world-beating phone network
While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OKG5o7
Viagogo buys rival ticketing website StubHub in $4bn deal
The secondary ticketing firm says the deal will create more choice for customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33oCBx6
Elon Musk reveals why Cybertruck window smashed
Tesla's chief executive was left embarrassed after a mishap during the vehicle's launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XJOlsC
UK Government in Wales account tweets out porn
The official Twitter account of the UK Government in Wales retweeted a pornographic video clip. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OGSh9n
Girl Scouts join protest over sale of .org domain
Charities and non-profits fear a new owner will raise prices and censor their websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pSKhKe
Rats trip up Estonia's e-economy
Rats and high winds cut the cables that connect Estonia's electronic public services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLPdZC
Baby Yoda Gifs reinstated after takedown confusion
Star Wars fans were baffled about the animated images being removed from use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35yNjTa
Uber loses licence to operate in London
The firm says it will appeal against the decision and can continue to operate during that process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QMfvxt
5G: Could it reduce our ability to forecast hurricanes?
Some meteorologists are worried that frequencies used by 5G could interfere with weather data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OjBGta
Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'
Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rqcjwM
Web inventor attacks Tories over misinformation
Sir Tim Berners-Lee tells the BBC the renaming of a Conservative Twitter account was "unbelievable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QPwbEq
Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’
People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KNDf0A
Cryptoqueen: How this woman scammed the world
How did Ruja Ignatova make $4bn selling her fake cryptocurrency to the world - and where did she go? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33hvTZs
Cybertruck: Tesla truck gets 150,00 orders after launch hiccup
Elon Musk boasts of high demand despite the truck's windows shattering during its launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rkh4bl
Internet Companies Prepare to Fight the ‘Deepfake’ Future
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qFjoK4
Why is Instagram deleting the accounts of hundreds of porn stars?
Adult performers say it has unfairly removed their accounts, despite no explicit images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35uPo2o
Google tackles the black box problem with Explainable AI
AI chief explains how he is solving the infamous black box problem with "cool fancy maths". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Od2mMc
Google enlists voices from Down's syndrome community
Google is asking for help from the Down's syndrome community to improve its software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QKbF8j
Gaming and PTSD: 'I'm more relaxed and happy online'
Jennie Manley says she is "far more relaxed and happy" when she is online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35C15o7
Sasha Baron Cohen: Facebook would have let Hitler buy anti-Semitic ads
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen criticises the social media giant's stance on freedom of expression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OdF6Oe
Motorola Razr: Hands-on with the folding phone
BBC Click's Chris Fox tries the new folding Motorola Razr to see if it lives up to expectations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ob5nNe
Democracy.com Has a New Owner. It’s Mark Cuban.
By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/37uAXgE
Huawei Funds Cut Off by F.C.C. Over Security Threats
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/37uSaGz
The Week in Tech: A.I.’s Threat to White-Collar Jobs
By BY JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2D3O76f
Google offers $1.5m 'prize' for spotting Pixel phone bugs
The top prize will be offered to researchers who compromise a security chip in Pixel phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34lR4Lz
Campaigns Pressure Facebook to Stay Pat on Political Ads
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2qAJQo7
Russia bans sale of gadgets without Russian-made software
Supporters say the law on new sales promotes Russian technology but there are concerns about surveillance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O6OeUW
Elon Musk's new Tesla Cybertruck smashed during demo
During a demo for the new Tesla 'Cybertruck', Elon Musk had an embarrassing moment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QF1CRO
Chaayos cafe: Indian cafe's facial recognition use sparks anger
Experts are worried about private companies using the technology in the absence of privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XCD5yn
Artificial eyes: How robots will see in the future
Laser scanning technology, Lidar, is getting cheaper and could be how machines see in the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XBKRbz
General Election 2019: Remain groups 'rush' to buy Twitter ads before ban
Several groups have placed last-minute ads on Twitter before the platform bans political promotions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QQxvHl
Solar energy breakthrough and other news
BBC Click's Kitty Knowles looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KK6Pnv
Design award for fresh look at smart speakers
A graphical map explores the social and environmental impact of voice-activated assistants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qynFPi
OneCoin lawyer found guilty in 'crypto-scam'
A US jury has found that Mark Scott illegally routed approximately $400m (£310m) out of the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ob5JDi
Americans Steal Kremlin’s Playbook, for Clicks and Profit
By BY NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2O9myPl
Apple 'loses money on phone repairs'
Apple says it loses money when it repairs devices such as iPhones and Macbooks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37AEhqy
Rouen hospital turns to pen and paper after cyber-attack
The University Hospital Centre in Rouen says it will not pay the ransom and has taken steps to contain the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O81etl
Facebook ads: Who is spending money to get you to vote?
Different groups on Facebook are spending money to encourage young people to register to vote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34aeYJA
E-sports: How gaming helped Liam McCarron live the dream
A skin condition forced Liam McCarron to miss a school year, but now he's "on top of the world". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/341OWZ3
Huawei: US grants more exemptions to Chinese phone ban
The ban meant that Huawei's latest smartphones launched without many of the typical apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/348C1om
BA passengers face delays after 'technical issues'
The airline is booking passengers into hotels after some were stuck for up to 22 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KGapz7
The people with voices that tech needs to recognise
Project Understood aims to improve voice recognition software for users with Down's syndrome. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OwHjmJ
Uber Embraces Videotaping Rides, Raising Privacy Concerns
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2s3DEFD
Google to Limit Targeting of Political Ads
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CYFxpc
Google Hires Firm Known for Anti-Union Efforts
By BY NOAM SCHEIBER AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CYaA4u
England boss Gareth Southgate reveals high-tech tips
Gareth Southgate says analysis of data has changed how his team trains - including for penalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r79roL
Iran's internet blackout approaches four-day mark
Almost all internet connectivity in the country has been switched off since Saturday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/346WCZU
Molly Russell: Coroner demands social media firms turn over account data
Social media firms must provide data from the accounts of a teenager who killed herself, a coroner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ooRDB
Want the Greenest Device? You May Already Own It
By BY KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2D2Dkci
UK gambling machines loaded with AI 'cool off' system
Software designed to curtail excessive play has come to all gambling machines in betting shops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37m9Cgh
Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere
Alexa chief discusses plans to make the virtual assistant more useful when used outside the home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OqgyQY
Election debate: Conservatives criticised for renaming Twitter profile 'factcheckUK'
UK fact-checking agency says the change during the leaders' debate was "inappropriate and misleading". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/331Wslp
What Is End-to-End Encryption, Back as a Bull’s-Eye on Big Tech?
By BY NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/337LUkU
Arron Banks' Twitter account hacked
The founder of Leave.EU's account is suspended after he said hackers had stolen personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mH2eI
Snapchat says it will fact-check political ads
The policy distinguishes the platform from other tech giants such as Twitter and Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qrfC6Y
'Rude' robot able to distract gamers
Gamers make fewer rational decisions when faced with insults - even from robots, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33XKoCW
TSB lacked common sense before IT meltdown, says report
Some customers were left without online banking access for several weeks after the problems last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/342SjyO
Can Valve tempt gamers to try virtual reality?
The game studio is preparing a prequel to its iconic Half-Life title that will be set entirely in VR. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xx8NNd
New WhatsApp breach: India cyber cell advises update
In a statement, WhatsApp said that it had no reason to believe that users phones were affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NYF8tk
Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking
Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O1raqx
Silicon Valley’s Biggest Foe Is Getting Even Tougher
By BY ADAM SATARIANO AND MATINA STEVIS-GRIDNEFF from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KB0kmV
Why Google Stadia is a 'leap forward' for gaming, according to its boss
The tech giant's boss Phil Harrison believes its new service Stadia is a "leap forward" for gaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XrcT9D
How China plans to lead the computer chip industry
China wants to end its dependence on imported computer chips, but experts says it will struggle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37jsX1G
U.S. Offers Huawei Reprieve on Monday, but May Crack Down on Friday
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Qvan0H
Instagam 'stalker' app Ghosty drops off Google Play Store
The app's removal followed claims by Instagram that it violated the photo-sharing platform's rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/340rdIy
Thousands flock to Wikipedia founder's 'Facebook rival'
Jimmy Wales says his new social network, WT:Social, now has more than 160,000 members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2On6Hvo
De-clutter guru Marie Kondo opens online store
After preaching against household clutter, the best-selling author is launching a store selling homeware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CQPXau
Google Stadia Wants You to Replace Your Video Game Console. Don’t.
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/333aX8J
Disney+ fans without answers after thousands hacked
Hours after its new streaming service was launched, customer details were sold on the dark web for under £10 from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XndwRJ
Ford unveils all-electric car - the Mustang
The new vehicle has a 370-mile range, no door handles and storage under the front bonnet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KunpaL
Yahoo Japan and Line set to merge
The deal would combine Japan's largest messaging service with its largest search engine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CV0th0
TikTok’s Chief Is on a Mission to Prove It’s Not a Menace
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32VcZaE
Are our financial lives controlled by biased algorithms?
Amid probes into Apple's "sexist" credit card, questions are being asked of IT-based financial decisions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QtFeus
Should we be worried by ever more CCTV cameras?
The global surveillance market continues to grow at a fast pace, led by Chinese technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r0wXn9
Xbox's boss: Years before game streaming is mainstream
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak talks to Xbox's Phil Spencer about the future of gaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XjbBO0
Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing
The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QrFQRi
Huge inflatable breast outside Facebook HQ
Medical tattoo artists takes on Facebook over nipple block and she is joined by cancer patients to protest from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qZHTkN
Uber's paradox: Gig work app traps and frees its drivers
Ride pick-up app's algorithm offers drivers freedom while trapping them at the same time, experts say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KryJVk
What Ads Are Political? Twitter Struggles With a Definition
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/37ee6Wz
Golden Joystick awards: Resident Evil 2 awarded 'ultimate game' title
Fortnite and streamer Ewok also win, while Yu Suzuki is given the lifetime achievement award. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NU3dS5
Will fibre broadband be obsolete by 2030 - and what about 5G?
Labour promises to give every home in the UK full-fibre internet if it wins the general election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OjuDjj
The Week in Tech: Algorithmic Bias Is Bad. Uncovering It Is Good.
By BY JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Xj4pBt
Huawei launches foldable Mate X in China
A small batch of Huawei's folding Mate X phone have sold quickly to consumers in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xgee37
Apple removes vaping apps from app store
The ban will hit 181 apps but anyone already using a vaping program will be able to continue using it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q7pliO
Canada refuses visas to over a dozen African AI researchers
Visa hassles made another AI conference move to Ethiopia, rather than deal with Canadian officials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NPQ9wT
A Paranoid Guide to Fighting the ‘Bugging Epidemic’
By BY KATE MURPHY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NSeJgR
The £7,500 dress that does not exist
Fashion collections that only exist in digital form are being sold, as the fashion industry learns from computer games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rLoSTO
Election 2019: What big tech isn't telling us about ads
Exploring the gaps in the political advertising databases provided by the tech giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XesEk4
Life-like Russian androids and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/379S3jt
Amazon Protesting Pentagon’s $10 Billion JEDI Contract
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QmTqp8
General election 2019: Labour pledges free broadband for all
Labour would part-nationalise BT to deliver the policy and tax tech giants to help cover the £20bn cost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CVzUZ7
Whistle-Blower’s Name Keeps Evading Facebook and YouTube Defenses
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CLaLQw
The Razr’s Back, Flipping Open an Old Love Story
By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3501HU3
Jet suit inventor breaks speed record off Brighton beach
Richard Browning says he wants to show how the technology had improved since his previous record. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/355OBEV
'Cryptoqueen' brother admits role in OneCoin fraud
Konstantin Ignatov, brother of Dr Ruja Ignatova, pleads guilty to crypto-currency fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Qyevu
Social-media influencers: Incomes soar amid growing popularity
A post worth just £104 in 2014 is now banking £1,276 a report suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32IkJgh
Apple’s Reach Reshapes Medical Research
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32N4cY8
Could 'invisible barcodes' revolutionise recycling?
A pilot is in progress to see if invisible barcodes on packaging can improve recycling rates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CExXjq
Google set to offer banking current accounts
The tech giant plans to partner with banks and credit unions in the US to offer current accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35362WK
Leeds' thieves caught after posing on Instagram with cars
One thief was with a stolen £60,000 Audi A6 on a site called Mr Dingers - slang for stolen vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34R4jnc
Electric car future may depend on deep sea mining
Demand is soaring for the metal cobalt, an essential ingredient in batteries and abundant on the seabed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CDUywv
UK's first full-size 'driverless' bus tested in Glasgow
The UK's first full-size 'driverless' bus is tested in Glasgow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qQKspg
Election 2019: Young voters react to Facebook political ads from parties
Here's what they thought of paid-for adverts from the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QdB361
General election 2019: Why social media is full of political Twitter screenshots
Tweets reach a limited audience, but screenshots on other platforms spread them further. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Y9AJm
Facebook removes 11.6 million child abuse posts
The latest figures for harmful content on Facebook highlight the enormity of the challenge to remove it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QirfYf
Apple unveils 16in MacBook Pro - with updated keyboard
Keyboards on previous MacBook Pros had divided opinion - the new model's keyboard has been redesigned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X9QnBW
Apple Store worker 'texts himself customer's intimate photo'
After a phone screen repair, the woman was shocked to find an "extremely personal" photo had been sent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33M0fUX
In Data Journalism, Tech Matters Less Than the People
By BY BEN CASSELMAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2X9djBk
Kids' social media app ad banned on health grounds
The advertisement for PopJam is banned for encouraging children to gain followers and likes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q8BPGL
Project Nightingale: Google probed over US patient data deal
Regulator says it will examine the details of Google's deal with a major healthcare firm in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rAXDes
Dear Reader: Watch Where You’re Going
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QdVpvS
Tesla to build first European factory in Berlin
Elon Musk says "outstanding" German engineering is part of the reason he picked the new factory site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rx6wFR
Adobe readies for the age of smart glasses and deepfakes
Richard Taylor looks at what is new at the LA Adobe MAX Creative Conference for BBC Click. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q6TxdL
Intel Fixes a Security Flaw It Said Was Repaired 6 Months Ago
By BY KIM ZETTER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2O9aoV4
The SoftBank Effect: How $100 Billion Left Workers in a Hole
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER, VINDU GOEL AND ARJUN HARINDRANATH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2O9z93y
Tinder seeks to tackle trans harassment
The app is making changes so transgender users experience less harassment as they user the program. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pb0DgL
Disney+ hit by technical glitches on launch day
Disney's new streaming service is reported to be down by many users as its global launch unfolds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33GSvnn
Sonic movie: New trailer show redesigned hedgehog after fan backlash
A new trailer for the Sonic The Hedgehog movie has been released after fans hated original design. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34PGD2k
Slow websites to be labelled by Chrome browser
Users could get warnings about web pages that are poorly designed and take time to show up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33G0wcd
Project Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient data
The tech giant has struck a deal with huge US health firm Ascension, giving it access to the records. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O5cnd9
'I woke up to thousands of messages from Malaysia'
Why a Malaysian exam question thrust the spotlight on London-based paraglider Laura Melissa Williams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rxn68x
General election 2019: 'Cyber-attack' on Labour Party digital platforms
The party says the "large-scale" DDoS attack failed, but it had affected some campaign activities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34U6cPX
Brexit 'puts brakes on UK launch of e-scooters'
Voi Technology says the UK could be left behind by not changing regulations to allow electric scooters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CxTWZ9
The fake video where Johnson and Corbyn appear to endorse each other
A 'deepfake' video has been made where the PM and Labour leader endorse one another in the election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32CNz1v
Instagram is trialling removing likes on some US posts
The social media platform is removing visible 'likes' for some users, after trials in seven countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36UeYzk
The 'indestructible' robots who can do backflips
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology released a video of nine four-legged robots hopping around the campus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q82qhH
The US-China fight over AI: 'We're over-reacting'
The US-China over artificial intelligence is heating up, but some warn the US could be over-reacting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NBrYCc
A.I. Systems Echo Biases They’re Fed, Putting Scientists on Guard
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/33DZ3De
Apple throws Instagram 'stalker' app off store
Like Patrol had offered users a way to see which posts their "friends liked" and whom they followed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32E3vjS
UK reaches 10% full-fibre milestone
The technology lets people browse the web at connection speeds of hundreds of megabits per second. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Uid8b
Hong Kong protester's shooting by policeman livestreamed on Facebook
A Hong Kong news outlet livestreamed the moment a policeman shot a protester during a demonstration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K9zUZq
Alibaba sees strong sales as Singles' Day closes in on record
The world's biggest online shopping day is set to beat the previous record set in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q3CUiW
Instagram influencer behind 'bullying' anonymous account
Clemmie Hooper apologises for using a different social-media platform to criticise fellow influencers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X4Rfrq
Play store apps to be scanned for malware
Apps that try to trick people into handing over cash or which lock up phones could be caught by the scanners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X4MlLh
There Sure Are a Lot of People in China Buying Stuff Online Today
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/33M955r
Apple's 'sexist' credit card investigated by US regulator
Goldman Sachs bank, which operates Apple Card, discriminates between men and women, it is claimed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36KOyjv
KSI v Logan Paul 2: KSI wins on split decision in Youtubers' contest
British Youtuber KSI beats Logan Paul on a split decision at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qIZkWH
Want to run faster? Improve your algorithm
Why better information about your gait could help runners hit a new personal best. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q3B9wN
Spyware Maker NSO Promises Reform but Keeps Snooping
By BY VINDU GOEL AND NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WWkA7q
App-based shopping grows in Angola
App-based shopping is growing in Angola's capital Luanda, say the bosses of delivery firm Tupuca. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rsjEw4
How the satnav became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the satnav became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ynK2J
Urchinbot could help ocean clean-up and other tech news
BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pUWLks
What do you need to do to become a YouTube star?
Two Sunday League footballers and rising internet stars find out from YouTube royalty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PZjpmf
The Chinese suicides prevented by AI from afar
An Amsterdam-based researcher has created an initiative to spot suicidal Chinese social media users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WWEorr
Berlin Wall VR: ‘I was looking into my grandma’s eyes’
Thirty years after fall of the Berlin Wall, a new experience recreates what life was like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33wpyug
The Week in Tech: TikTok Is in Trouble
By BY JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WVnxoQ
Brain implants used to fight drug addiction in US
Four addicts will have brains "hacked" to control their addictions in the first trial of its kind in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NvREQw
Disney+ streaming service UK launch date confirmed
The UK gets the streaming service at the same time as other key European territories, Disney says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33E0PV3
Social media urged to suspend political advertising
Lawmakers hear of "dire consequences" if online political advertising is not properly regulated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JZ1Q1N
Valentine's Day text glitch causes mass confusion
Almost 200,000 text messages originally sent in February arrived on Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36F7Gzn
University of Hertfordshire data breach reported to watchdog
The names and addresses were sent out with an email promoting an art lecture. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33rIRoD
Why are India's Twitter users moving to Mastodon?
It comes amid criticism of what some say is Twitter's "highly inconsistent" stand on hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34KZxY7
Death Stranding: A game you might hate and love
The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus stars in the latest release from game designer Hideo Kojima. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36GKYa9
Bye box: How streaming could kill the games console
Streaming games services will offer an alternative to the traditional console, but will they kill off? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PYED3I
Xerox Makes Takeover Offer for HP
By BY DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WUszlK
China's new video game rules for children
The latest move to curb video game addiction also includes spending limits on gaming accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WMEFNH
TikTok: Should we trust the Chinese social-media video app?
US lawmakers are worried about TikTok's Chinese ownership, despite its data-protection assurances. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32jsVDq
Netflix to disappear on older Samsung smart TVs
Samsung said Netflix would no longer be supported on 2010 and 2011 TV models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33lKe89
Boston Dynamics boss learned by knocking down toddler
Marc Raibert tells BBC News he pushed his daughter over just to work out how people balance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JZdD0f
Powerful Coalition Pushes Back on Anti-Tech Fervor
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JUDFle
Alphabet Board Investigates Sexual Misconduct Accusations
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NnHkKm
KSI v Logan Paul 2: The YouTube boxing rematch worth millions of pounds
The YouTubers' boxing rematch is expected to draw an audience of millions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Fl5HE
'Landlords treat us students like we're dumb kids'
Students are being unfairly targeted with deposit deductions at the end of their tenancies, the NUS says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Gwirl
Ex-Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia
US prosecutors allege that Saudi agents sought personal information about known Saudi critics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CkPJZ2
Former Twitter Employees Charged With Spying for Saudi Arabia
By BY KATE CONGER AND NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JXtjB2
California Says Facebook Failed to Comply With Subpoenas
By BY CECILIA KANG AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32j9oCV
Airbnb will verify listings, 11 years after launch
Airbnb says it will start to verify every property after an investigation found a series of scams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JWvgOq
Trend Micro rogue employee exposes customer data
Security company Trend Micro says a rogue employee stole and sold customer data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34C8piK
'I do my engineering in high heels'
The Royal Academy of Engineering wants to demolish stereotypes and attract more women to the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JQpVIj
Web Summit: Branded £720 jumpers sell out at 'geek Glastonbury'
The annual gathering of technology leaders and entrepreneurs has been hit by a row over expensive jumpers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ci7Z5h
Every Photo Tells a Story. His Spoke Volumes.
By BY ANIKA BURGESS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2WMvEE4