Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter tackle coronavirus fake news
Platforms are increasing efforts to block false information as the outbreak spreads and fear grows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RK6QM9
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WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones
The messaging app will become obsolete on older operating systems from 1 Feb. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37MbcIm
MEPs vote for universal charging cable for mobiles
The decision will anger Apple which has argued against such a decision. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36QlW7n
Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI AND TIFFANY HSU from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38RPSB6
The Week in Tech: London Hands Washington a Loss on Huawei
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/37LyyxM
Huduma Namba: Kenya court halts biometric ID over data fears
Judges says data protection laws need to be enacted to safeguard a wealth of sensitive information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2terfzu
Russia's use of facial recognition challenged in court
Moscow is rapidly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UjAvO9
Tesla boss Elon Musk releases electronic dance track
Mr Musk posted a teaser picture of himself in a studio shortly before sharing the track, which he wrote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31dfh5Q
Amazon: Christmas sales soar as other retailers struggle
Sales were up 20% over the festive season in sharp contrast to weakness at other retailers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ubwifk
Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India
A TikTok influencer says his videos on Hindu-Muslim unity have triggered censorship on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31axGQK
Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals
Dyeing clothes uses a lot of water and chemicals, but new tech is drawing on nature for colours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RHL2kv
Katie Hopkins' Twitter account suspended
The controversial commentator's account is suspended for violating the anti-hate policy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uQgLqk
Amazon Powers Ahead With Robust Profit
By BY DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3aSar2t
Ginni Rometty to Step Down as C.E.O. of IBM
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OdXExw
Sonos apologises for revealing customer email addresses
It was writing to people who were unhappy about a decision to stop updates to the firm's older speakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RGhu6Q
Artificial intelligence-created medicine to be used on humans for first time
A British start-up has developed a new drug much more quickly than traditional methods by using AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RJ8Zbb
Nintendo Switch overtakes 1990s SNES console in sales
The Switch is now Nintendo's third best-selling console after overtaking the SNES of the '90s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37GXp5E
Facebook settles facial recognition dispute
The tech giant makes a $550m settlement to users over storing biometric data without user consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aXI16X
Facebook: Privacy scandals take toll on profits
The firm recorded its first annual decline in profits in at least five years in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aNqjmN
Most children sleep with mobile phone beside bed
The devices are "dominating" the lives of young people, says research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GylhN9
Weapon-spotting tech tested by Las Vegas casino
Sensors can be placed discretely in a building's entrance or turnstile creating an invisible fence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S2988d
Coronavirus: Technology giants join China shutdown
Google, Microsoft, and Amazon among the global companies taking action as the deadly virus spreads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uHehe0
Transgender flag and women in tuxedos among new emojis
The list of symbols to be released later this year offers more options to represent gender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aRu8qZ
Facebook to Pay $550 Million to Settle Facial Recognition Suit
By BY NATASHA SINGER AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2tcKk5e
Facebook’s Revenue and Profit Rise Again, Despite Controversies
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RDw9PY
Interior Dept. Grounds Its Drones Over Chinese Spying Fears
By BY LISA FRIEDMAN AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/37HgRzi
Lyft Said to Plan Restructuring and Job Cuts
By BY KATE CONGER AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2S2Puca
How Much Are We Paying for Our Subscription Services? A Lot
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2U1M7oK
Facebook adds more ad tracking controls in the UK
Facebook will let people see which companies are sharing their information with the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RFuXfb
BBC suspends Red Button text switch-off
The service's closure is suspended a day before it was due to have started being phased out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U8aIYW
BT to charge people £50 for keeping old wi-fi routers
People will be asked to send their wi-fi router and TV box back at their end of the contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37BT9od
Transport: Translink buys its first hydrogen-fuelled buses
Water is the only exhaust emission from the vehicles built by Ballymena-based firm Wrightbus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CPc1d
Microsoft issues second 'final' Windows 7 update
The end of support for the ageing operating system turns out to be not quite the end. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O91S9u
5G: EU issues guidance on 'high-risk' suppliers
Member states have been given until the end of April to draw up security measures for 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O4IquA
A Warehouse Robot Learns to Sort Out the Tricky Stuff
By BY ADAM SATARIANO AND CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GuYdP1
Avengers: Endgame - How we made the visual effects
Framestore's Stuart Penn explains the challenges of making Avengers: Endgame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UbFWi5
How worried should we be about 'Big Brother' technology?
Why do we fear government surveillance, but voluntarily use technology which monitors our lives? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GvRDrF
Apple 'closely monitoring' coronavirus
The outbreak has clouded the firm's forecast for the upcoming quarter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37zshVD
How will the Huawei 5G deal affect me?
The UK has decided to let Huawei continue to be used in its 5G networks but with restrictions, despite pressure from the US to block the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RyV1br
New iPhones Fuel Strong Profit for Apple
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Rzy1cv
Bitcoin Has Lost Steam. But Criminals Still Love It.
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/311oIVT
Human rights expert to keep Zuckerberg in check
Freedom of speech campaigner Thomas Hughes joins Facebook to lead its new oversight board. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O1aT4z
5G explained in 45 seconds
How are 5G, or fifth generation, mobile networks different to what's come before? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RzMbKB
Huawei: How the UK's decision affects the rest of the world
Germany and India are among the countries still weighing up use of the Chinese firm's 5G kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O9vSCm
Ring doorbell 'gives Facebook and Google user data'
The Ring app sends a range of personal information to marketing companies, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u14xvd
Grubhub defends adding restaurants without telling them
The practice is angering some restaurant owners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RxSWwp
Huawei: Is it a security threat and what will be its role in UK 5G?
Is Chinese tech giant Huawei really a security risk, and what will be its role in the UK's 5G network? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aR42Eo
Britain Says Huawei Won’t Be Banned From Its 5G Network
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2S0jyVU
How microwaves and electricity are killing weeds
Electricity and microwaves are being used to kill weeds as alternatives are sought to chemicals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30XDRaG
Huawei set for limited role in UK 5G networks
The US failed to convince the Prime Minister to ban the Chinese firm from any involvement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/312URw5
Huawei: What is 5G's core and why protect it?
The UK has confirmed Huawei will be allowed to be part of its 5G networks - but with restrictions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2t45FO5
Keeping your phone safe from prying eyes
A hack which stops people going through your phone when you want to show them something. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RByWcB
The silenced YouTube stars of Indian-administered Kashmir
Kashmiri Kalkharabs, a popular Kashmiri YouTube channel, has been forced into silence since August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O7unoe
Huawei 5G verdict is a decision with few good options
The government is due to decide on Tuesday whether to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U0fiZ9
Meadowhall facial recognition scheme troubles watchdog
Regulator calls for inspections after details of police tie-up with Meadowhall scheme emerge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aNqQVL
Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked
The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CwKpz
Don Cameron: The Scot shaping the history of hot air balloons
Don Сameron built western Europe's first modern hot air balloon and is now the market leader in special-shaped creations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37ys0Cu
Government plans new laws for smart gadgets sold in UK
It is developing laws that would require manufacturers to make online devices more secure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GoNupo
As Virus Spreads, Anger Floods Chinese Social Media
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TZwy0F
BBC red button protest ahead of switch-off
A petition organised by a charity for blind people asks for the BBC to roll back their decision. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RuDpxx
UK to decide on Huawei 5G ban
The government is expected to make a decision about the Chinese technology giant on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37GKIbj
Fibre-laying tools aid rural broadband rollout
Openreach turns to machinery to speed up the rollout of fibre in rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O2asa0
Deepfake technology: Can you spot what's real?
Do you think you can tell what is real and fake? BBC presenter Radzi Chinyanganya tries out the latest techniques. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O274vN
Italy Election Deals Blow to Nationalist Leader Salvini
By BY JASON HOROWITZ AND ELISABETTA POVOLEDO from NYT World https://ift.tt/38EpVVG
Para-swimmer Grace Harvey speaks about walking in a robotic suit
Grace Harvey reveals the mixed emotions she had after walking for the first time in a robotic suit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30StTaE
Overwatch and Call of Duty leagues move exclusively to YouTube
Activision Blizzard esports leagues are moving from Twitch to YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TUVWok
New Jersey Bars Police From Using Clearview Facial Recognition App
By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3aI4lBF
Facebook and YouTube moderators sign PTSD disclosure
Content moderators review hundreds of disturbing images each day for social media sites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36sFQF4
Watch Dogs Legion: Click goes inside the post-Brexit game
In a world first, Marc Cieslak interviews the creator of Watch Dogs: Legion inside his own game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vj6enX
Have a Search Warrant for Data? Google Wants You to Pay
By BY GABRIEL J.X. DANCE AND JENNIFER VALENTINO-DEVRIES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GltDHJ
Switch From Your Internet Provider’s Email to Something Better
By BY WHITSON GORDON from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2tMEN5u
Article 13: UK will not implement EU copyright law
Media giants such as Google have been outspoken opponents of the legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Sp94Y
The Week in Tech: A Tech Mogul’s Phone and the Saudi Crown Prince
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38F5qIG
Met Police to deploy facial recognition cameras
Police say the short-term deployments will check watchlists of suspects wanted for serious crimes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rq84MC
'Porn block' companies seek £3m in damages
Four companies are seeking a judicial review of the decision to scrap age verification plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vjHOea
Facebook's Sir Nick criticised over WhatsApp security
Sir Nick Clegg did not acknowledge WhatsApp security flaws in a BBC interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36o6HSw
Could feathers inspire plane wing design 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/2RIElgN
Tinder to add panic button and anti-catfishing tech
The move comes after criticism over the lack of safety issues offered by dating apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30OZBW3
Sonos boss says speakers will work "as long as possible"
The speaker company said it was sorry for the confusion over software updates for older speakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NV2yiL
What can you use instead of Google and Facebook?
More and more companies are promising privacy online and an alternative to the big internet firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDl8pu
Swiss hospital drones to take off again
Two crashes prompted an investigation into safety standards, which is now complete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30KQBkY
Apple says losing Lightning port will create waste
Some members of the European Parliament want all phone-makers to adopt a universal port. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38F19VD
Killer plague game tops charts amid coronavirus
Strategy game Plague Inc has become the bestselling app in China, eight years after its release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sMYfP4
Twitter demands AI company stops 'collecting faces'
Clearview's database is used by more than 600 world law-enforcement agencies to identify suspects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TTLldh
Amazon battles Microsoft over military cloud
It wants to pause a contract awarded by the Pentagon to Microsoft until a court rules on its appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RJFDIo
When the Tech Backlash Turns Dangerous: Fake Calls for a SWAT Team
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NTniHB
Jeff Bezos hack: UN experts demand probe of Saudi crown prince
The UN experts' call comes amid reports Mohammed bin Salman's phone was used to hack the Amazon boss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NKjaK3
Tesla overtakes Volkswagen as value hits $100bn
Tesla sold more than 367,000 cars last year, just a fraction of its competitors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30KWnCX
Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun?
Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sT2GIm
Deepfake videos: Can you really believe what you see?
With deepfake technology, it is getting easier to turn yourself into somebody else on screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30JNnhH
Twitter Tells Facial Recognition Trailblazer to Stop Using Site’s Photos
By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2O6Oumz
FBI 'persuaded Apple to halt iCloud encryption'
Apple was reportedly working on the encryption feature two years ago but the FBI objected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GgdLq2
Sonos to end updates for old speakers
The announcement affects four models sold between 2006 and 2015. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37dotcB
New 'transformational' code to protect children's privacy online
Future generations will be "astonished" to think we did not protect kids, the information commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37gDRVF
Vodafone quits Facebook's Libra currency
Facebook's digital currency is dealt another blow as Vodafone becomes latest firm to withdraw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38qAKdS
Jeff Bezos hack: Saudi Arabia calls claim ‘absurd’
The Saudi crown prince's WhatsApp account has reportedly been linked to the data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tHUmeJ
Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive
The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atR67j
G.M.’s Cruise Unveils a Self-Driving Car. Don’t Look for It on Roads.
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2sQ0uBo
Analysis Said to Tie Hacking of Bezos’ Phone to Saudi Leader’s Account
By BY KAREN WEISE AND MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GcMMf2
GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle
The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GcJc4A
Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'
Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uiU7a2
France agrees to delay new tax on tech giants
A digital sales tax, that provoked a threat of tariffs from the US, has been postponed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36erng3
This Company Says It Will Fix Your Smile. It May Shush You if It Doesn’t
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH AND PETER EAVIS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38uOuEi
Glenn Greenwald: Brazil accuses journalist of cyber-crimes
Brazilian authorities are seeking to charge Glenn Greenwald over alleged cyber-crimes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NJBNgX
DDoS: Man who sold website defences pleads guilty to attacks
The US resident co-founded a service to help firms protect themselves from web attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37evBFL
Disney+ to launch a week earlier than planned in the UK
The US media giant also confirmed the service will cost more than its earlier DisneyLife platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36cf83p
Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in London
The new posts will take the tech giant's total number of employees in Britain to more than 4,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TJOUD0
Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive's extradition hearings begin
Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/369tXE0
Uber Sells Food Delivery Business in India
By BY VINDU GOEL AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2G6LFNB
Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot
Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30D3kpC
Unmasking a Company That Wants to Unmask Us All
By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT Reader Center https://ift.tt/30AT8y6
Vietnamese firm Viettel's 5G claim raises eyebrows outside
The military-controlled firm's claim to have joined the 5G network equipment-making elite is questioned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sG0T9h
Google boss Sundar Pichai calls for AI regulation
Mr Pichai argued for a "sensible approach" after Europe said it was considering a facial recognition ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30HVsmP
Regus sales staff data exposed after undercover job review
Job performance data about more than 900 IWG employees is accidentally published online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30DF5aV
Dad builds Nintendo video game controller for disabled girl
A video of Rory Steel's nine-year-old daughter Ava using the device has had more than 800,000 views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tzuVfp
India Targets Jeff Bezos Over Amazon and Washington Post
By BY VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2R8gRm1
Unmasking a Company That Wants to Unmask Us All
By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38p7CUp
Europe-wide traffic survey to recruit 'citizen scientists'
Unique vehicle-counting sensors will be placed in 1,500 homes across Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ry1rqd
Amazon warehouse one of Europe's 'most high-tech buildings'
Robots and people work alongside each other in the internet-giant's latest warehouse in Leicestershire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uaFN3i
Influencers 'being offered thousands for sex'
One influencer said social media had become "a catalogue" for men to select their next conquest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NBYWCb
Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation
President Xi Jinping's name is badly mistranslated into English during his state visit to Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ru7mMV
More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring
The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NH0B9w
AO Air's face mask uses fans for cleaner breathing
The fans de-pollute and cool the air meaning the mask does not need a tight seal against the face. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36bB3Ic
The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It
By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2v1eJE8
Malvern's touchscreen tech secrets now on your radar
Hopes that a new science centre at one of Britain's most secret sites will inspire next generation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30yeLyM
Please Stop Big Tech, Small Rivals Tell Lawmakers
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35XaXZe
Panicking About Your Kids and Their Phones? The New Research Says Don’t
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Rr4DDV
Can Microsoft's 'moonshot' carbon goal succeed?
The tech giant admits its "carbon negative" goal is ambitious. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uXhd6l
Does the F.B.I. Need Apple to Hack Into iPhones?
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RnfRcG
The Week in Tech: Does the F.B.I. Need Apple to Hack Into iPhones?
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2R3xr6L
Girlsdoporn offline after losing legal battle
The site owners were ordered to pay $12.8m in damages to 22 women who appeared in videos it published. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ro7Iot
Facial recognition: EU considers ban of up to five years
The European Commission wants time to work out how to prevent the technology being abused. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/375qRSD
Spotify's personalised playlist for pets and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atbaXE
Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man in $13bn ruling boost
India's Supreme Court rejects telecom operator's plea for relief on government levies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u59LFS
Facebook blocks the Spinner's 'brainwashing' tech
Social network orders the Spinner to stop targeting its users with "disguised" ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38dtaDm
Martha McSally Calls CNN Reporter a ‘Liberal Hack’
By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2RsOX3j
Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors
Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30rOYIN
Wireless taxi charging to be trialled at Nottingham station
The six-month trial will see 10 electric taxis in Nottingham given hardware to charge while waiting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3arHOca
Giant jet engines aim to make our flying greener
How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uWL4Ml
Apple Sets New Release Date for ‘The Banker’
By BY RACHEL ABRAMS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2swoBop
Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable
European Parliament members want all tech giants to adopt a single universal charging method. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tw8iDl
US officials ground drones over espionage fears
US officials are reviewing a civilian drone programme because of concerns about Chinese infiltration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NwKRWH
The challenges of developing 5G networks in Africa
There are considerable challenges to developing reliable 5G networks across Africa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38dzL0r
Google Reaches $1 Trillion in Value, Even as It Faces New Tests
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36W8teV
Microsoft makes 'carbon negative' pledge
The tech giant pledges to remove all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38e6dQy
'Barnacle' car windscreen clamp sparks student fury
Students shared tips on how to remove the barnacle device on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2stpsGn
Smart contact lens: 'It feels seriously sci-fi'
Mojo Vision has revealed its new lens which puts augmented reality in front of your eyes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nxug4R
Petersfield Bookshop inundated after 'tumbleweed' tweet
Author Neil Gaiman and thousands of other people were moved by the shop's plight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38bnv0G
Turkey's Wikipedia ban ends after almost three years
A top court rules the country's censorship of Wikipedia violated freedom of expression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38c55g4
Welsh language music app Apton in call for public money
Sain Records' Apton app says it is "difficult" to compete with major corporations like Spotify. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aiJLaT
US lawmakers concerned by accuracy of facial recognition
Lawmakers heard testimony on the risks of facial recognition programs which are largely unregulated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NwfSdd
Twitter apologises for letting ads target neo-Nazis and bigots
Social network apologises for allowing the use of discriminatory ad keywords it had meant to ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QXiVNS
Gary Starkweather, Inventor of the Laser Printer, Dies at 81
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30pXPuu
Kashmir blackout eases but restrictions remain
Internet services have been suspended since August - the longest-ever shutdown in a democracy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30ndwT1
We’re Living in a Subscriptions World. Here’s How to Navigate It.
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2tjpTDy
Thousands of porn stars' intimate details 'exposed online'
Cyber-security researchers at vpnMentor say they found an open folder on an adult site's web server. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RjaXgN
Cookies crumbling as Google phases them out
A study suggests that cookie consent forms are flouting the EU's tough data laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tX4IY1
Carlos Ghosn and the Roots of Nissan’s Decline
By BY NEAL E. BOUDETTE from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/3acL8I3
Pre-teen girls 'tricked into sex acts on webcams'
Tens of thousands of 11- to 13-year-olds are being tricked into performing sex acts, data suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36V85NQ
The Indian small-town shop owner who became a TikTok star
Sumit Jain from India has discovered TikTok fame thanks to his singing and dancing skills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38aPKg2
Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy
The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aaK87b
Google's announced timeline for new privacy policy
The firm unveiled a timeline for new privacy rules that will limit third-party access to user data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aeCqZU
Apple Takes a (Cautious) Stand Against Opening a Killer’s iPhones
By BY JACK NICAS AND KATIE BENNER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TmWQJV
New police equipment to search mobile devices
Technology which can override encryption on some devices is to be rolled out across Scotland next week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FOUStZ
Windows 10: NSA reveals major flaw in Microsoft's code
A patch is likely to be announced later although Microsoft insists no hacker has exploited it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ajptho
Grindr and Twitter face 'out of control' complaint
The two firms, and four other ad-tech companies, are accused of sharing user data unlawfully. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tiKJTx
John Pawasarat Dies at 70; Used Data to Address Social Ills
By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TmutvB
US urges Apple to unlock air base shooter's phones
The tech firm denies the US attorney's accusation that it is not helping the investigators enough. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uHYCLq
YouTube signs three top gamers away from rival Twitch
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Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'madness', warns US
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CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'
Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TmXG9Q
Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers
Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36RDa4W
Oyo Scales Back as SoftBank-Funded Companies Retreat
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Welcome to India, Mr. Bezos. Here’s an Antitrust Complaint.
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John Pawasarat, Used Data to Address Social Ills, Dies at 70
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John Pawasarat, Used Data to Address Social Ills, Dies at 70
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Facebook: Star Wars' Mark Hamill deletes account over political ads
Mark Hamill accuses the social network of putting profits before truthfulness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FN8tly
YouTubers face £4,600 bill over copyright claims
Two YouTubers have been charged $6,000 (£4,600) over the use of four clips in their videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TiktDp
Keurboom boss banned from being a director for six years
Keurboom Communications was fined £400,000 in 2017 for making nearly 100 million automated calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2slaHpb
Microsoft ends Windows 7 support: What should you do?
The 10-year-old operating system will stop receiving updates from Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FLVXmd
How the Police Use Facial Recognition, and Where It Falls Short
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