Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars
The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JtoX4f
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Coronavirus: Racist 'zoombombing' at virtual synagogue
Hackers hijacking Zoom meetings to shout abuse is on the rise as more people talk virtually. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bDEsCz
Apple buys weather app Dark Sky
The iPhone maker will shut down the Android and Wear OS versions of the app in July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/347fn0o
Coronavirus: 3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masks
More than 1,000 people volunteer to help make face shields for front-line workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dFW4zH
Houseparty: How safe is Epic Games' video chat app?
Security experts back owner's assertion that chat app is not hacking other products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UvkAf2
Coronavirus: 5G ‘certainly delayed’ in Europe and UK
UK and European 5G network rollouts will certainly be delayed during the pandemic, Huawei says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bIP4QL
Coronavirus: UK considers virus-tracing app to ease lockdown
Study describes how app would alert citizens if someone they came into contact with tests positive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3awYcrx
Coronavirus: World leaders' posts deleted over fake news
Social networks usually leave world leaders’ posts alone - but the pandemic is changing that. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xE7Bi6
Coronavirus Ended the Screen-Time Debate. Screens Won.
By BY NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UzbSg5
Coronavirus: Contagion cast share Covid-19 advice
Kate Winslet, Matt Damon, Jennifer Ehle and Laurence Fishburne post public service announcements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dK8xSD
Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage
The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QXGdCJ
'The phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales
How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xx5TPR
New York Attorney General Looks Into Zoom’s Privacy Practices
By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WUUBiY
Coronavirus: Tech firm Bloom Energy fixes broken US ventilators
The 170 repaired machines had been in storage since the H5N1 bird flu outbreak of the mid-2000s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UP8f4e
Coronavirus: Start-ups use Zoom app to lay off staff
Two California-based start-ups confirm they have used the conference-call app to lay off staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bNhOb9
Coronavirus: UK broadband data caps removed during pandemic
Coronavirus pandemic prompts removal of UK broadband data caps on fixed-line connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39wTiJA
Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid
Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WTS74q
Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government
A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WQvePe
How Russia’s Troll Farm Is Changing Tactics Before the Fall Election
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3dC73Kn
Facebook, Google and Twitter Struggle to Handle November’s Election
By BY KEVIN ROOSE, SHEERA FRENKEL AND NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QQuJkk
Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target
Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39qE3BS
Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home
More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JpX4Kh
Coronavirus: NHS turns to big tech to tackle Covid-19 hot spots
Amazon, Google, Palantir, Microsoft and Faculty AI will help decision-makers better understand the crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xvUm34
A Single Gesture Behind Trump Fuels an Online Conspiracy Theory
By BY DAVEY ALBA AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3dB2aB4
Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music
With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bxtq1O
A 3D-printed ventilator designed for Spain's coronavirus patients
A team took a week to design an emergency-use ventilator out of 3D-printed parts from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dtfhnU
Coronavirus: What are ventilators and why are they important?
The lives of some Covid-19 patients may depend upon medical ventilators - here are the basics of how they work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33P8n7Y
The cello playing robot and other tech news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best tech stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wL5CIK
Coronavirus: Tesla donates hundreds of ventilators to New York
New York has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the US and a shortage of ventilators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UlOEKe
Food wholesalers offer online orders to sell stock
After trade from business stops, food and drink wholesalers are launching online home deliveries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JlWpcA
Coronavirus: Vodafone offers 30 days free mobile data
Vodafone is offering half a million pay monthly mobile customers 30 days of free unlimited data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39o3CmY
Coronavirus: Online child abuse warning during lockdown
Europol is warning that online child abusers are preparing to take advantage of more unsupervised kids online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QNVAO7
Coronavirus: Zoom is in everyone's living room - how safe is it?
It may have got everyone chatting but some are talking about whether it is actually safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UprKlg
As Life Moves Online, an Older Generation Faces a Digital Divide
By BY KATE CONGER AND ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jio8Lx
The Week in Tech: We’re Testing How Much the Internet Can Handle
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jg5Iej
A Queens Stable Moves Its Horses Upstate
By BY TODD HEISLER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3dyl8IJ
A Queens Stable Moves Its Horses Upstate
By BY TODD HEISLER from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2QMIb8O
Coronavirus: Peak District drone police criticised for 'lockdown shaming'
Derbyshire Police is accused of "nanny policing" after sharing aerial shots of Peak District walkers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bt2KPt
Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral
Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jkb4oU
The uncertain future for China's electric car makers
China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JuLGgl
Coronavirus: NHS uses tech giants to plan crisis response
Amazon and Microsoft are among those helping with a dashboard to model where ventilators should go. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bl9Ohc
Coronavirus: The sports turning to gaming during lockdown
From boxing to Formula 1, sports are reinventing the way they are played during coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ulp87Z
Huawei P40 Pro: Hands-on with the new flagship
Huawei reveals its new smartphones - but they lack Google's apps and services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jhpy8W
Huawei P40 flagship phones launch amid Covid-19 crisis
Experts say demand outside of China is likely to be weak because of the virus pandemic and absent apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39mHrOi
Coronavirus: UK’s WhatsApp bot working after false start
The service, provided by the government, failed to respond to some users when launched on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33LcC4u
Coronavirus: Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson
The engineering firm developed a new type of ventilator in response to calls on behalf of the NHS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39iuzIZ
Remote working: Seven tips for successful video meetings
Workplace consultant Guenaelle Watson gives seven tips for better video meetings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3boYnFo
Coronavirus: Tracking app aims for one million downloads
But experts warn people to be careful about other apps that claim to do the same. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vOvHpX
Lockdown boost for radio as streaming stalls
More people are turning to radio, while web users explore gardening and politics, figures suggest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33M9ENp
New online communities help those facing isolation
How social media is bringing neighbours together to help others in the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ajXaio
Lawmakers Question Start-Ups on At-Home Kits for Coronavirus Testing
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3dqMDUp
Coronavirus: Millions yet to receive UK government's Covid-19 text
Vodafone has yet to deliver all the text messages urging the public to stay indoors when possible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UzSQot
The Dos and Don’ts of Online Video Meetings
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Uyqxqp
Facebook group calls soar 1,000% during Italy's lockdown
The social media platform has seen usage rocket in countries hardest hit by coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39iGzKz
Cho Ju-bin: South Korea chatroom sex abuse suspect named after outcry
At least 10,000 people used the chatrooms, with some paying up to $1,200 (£1,000) for access. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bq0hp7
Coronavirus: Walsall couple live stream wedding on Facebook
Kirsten and Richard Groom's dream wedding was thrown into doubt by the coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dsZJAE
Coronavirus: Joe Wicks keeps children fit with online PE classes
The fitness guru is running free online classes every weekday for children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ejRmz
Will the coronavirus change the way we watch films?
The US and China, the world's most lucrative movie markets, are rethinking how they launch new films. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WLihGj
'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'
With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xiCjxf
Facebook Is ‘Just Trying to Keep the Lights On’ as Traffic Soars in Pandemic
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3duq29q
Coronavirus: Dyson develops ventilators for NHS
Vacuum-maker aims to engineer and make a new type of ventilator, but others are focusing on existing designs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J9Z355
Coronavirus: Minecraft offers free lessons to children
The 12 digital lessons will be available to download until the end of June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39moIT6
Coronavirus: Under surveillance and confined at home in Taiwan
Milo was woken by officers after his phone ran out of power overnight, meaning he could not be tracked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QJkVZl
Robo-chef cooks noodles in Tokyo and other tech news
Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WAhIzb
Start-Ups Jump the Gun on Home Kits for Coronavirus Testing
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Je14x6
Coronavirus: Private clinic defends charging £375 for test
The clinic in London says it has "paused" its service following reports it sold several thousand tests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J8Gr5s
The Coronavirus Revives Facebook as a News Powerhouse
By BY KEVIN ROOSE AND GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Uc2aQo
Trump Administration Gives Apple More Tariff Relief
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UgPCHL
There Is a Racial Divide in Speech-Recognition Systems, Researchers Say
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UuGOwL
Firefly's school apps struggle with 'unprecedented demand'
Firefly's apps suffer performance issues after coronavirus causes schools to close. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xkJdls
Coronavirus: Facebook cuts video quality to ease net strain
Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ have also lowered their bitrates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33FJETz
Big Tech Could Emerge From Coronavirus Crisis Stronger Than Ever
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI, JACK NICAS, STEVE LOHR AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3bhbng7
UK coronavirus app 'must respect privacy rights'
Health chiefs are asked to be more open about plans for an app to tackle the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dn6JyX
From White Gloves to Latex, the Doormen of New York
By BY GUY TREBAY from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2Jam8F2
As Coronavirus Surveillance Escalates, Personal Privacy Plummets
By BY NATASHA SINGER AND CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J4LqV0
From White Gloves to Latex, the Doormen of New York
By BY GUY TREBAY from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2UuZzzZ
OneWeb increases mega-constellation to 74 satellites
The London-based start-up expands its network with a Soyuz launch from Baikonur in Kazakhstan from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bmFzqh
Coronavirus: Frozen birthday party held on Zoom video chat app
Thirty children took part in the virtual celebration for a self-isolated four-year-old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dkiXs5
Step-by-step guide: How to video call your family
This guide will show you how to make and receive video calls on a variety of devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5g4xl
Coronavirus: The school of Mum and Dad
There are plenty of online resources to help children keep learning while schools are closed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vIJZZm
Coronavirus: Smartphone sales collapse amid pandemic
Sales of new phones tumble, in the biggest fall since the invention of the smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdDNr9
Coronavirus: Elon Musk 'child immunity' tweet will stay online
The Tesla and SpaceX founder falsely claimed that children were "essentially immune" to the virus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J3d9W2
Burnout Isn’t Just in Your Head. It’s in Your Circumstances.
By BY ADAM GRANT from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2J08ZOv
The Week in Tech: How to Stop Coronavirus ‘Doomsurfing’
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2xeaMge
Coronavirus: BT has 'plenty of capacity' despite Netflix quality cuts
Amid concerns about capacity, Netflix slashes its network use – but BT says there is no problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/396Ced2
The Coder and the Dictator
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER AND ANA VANESSA HERRERO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UkEYyp
Coronavirus: Ways to stay social online while in self-isolation
Workouts, cooking lessons and pub quizzes - how people are using the internet to socialise in self-isolation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3deT1OC
Burnout Isn’t Just in Your Head. It’s in Your Circumstances.
By BY ADAM GRANT from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/392h1Bi
Former Uber Executive Pleads Guilty to Trade Theft
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ddkuA8
Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses
Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qta0Da
Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days
The video-streaming giant wants to ease strain on internet service providers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vEF8IE
Coronavirus: Calls for free broadband resisted by internet providers
The move would help families during the coronavirus crisis, but providers say it could disrupt service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a5TqAR
Coronavirus: Twitter bans 'unsafe' advice about the outbreak
Restriction covers misinformation about the virus and promotion of unverified treatments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J4NoEB
Facebook content moderators paid to work from home
The company will also increase the use of AI to moderate and remove inappropriate content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xRu3Vl
Apple's new iPad has built-in laser depth-scanner
The new tablet features a Lidar scanner, which Apple says will aid augmented reality apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TYZDZU
Coronavirus: Vodafone UK sees 30% rise in data use
The company says its busy period now extends all the way from lunchtime to the evening. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dkD7lU
True Crime Favorites From New York Times Critics and Staff
By BY BRIAN THOMAS GALLAGHER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2TYUgts
Facial recognition: Artists trying to fool cameras
A group of protesters are angry about the use of facial recognition cameras by police in London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TWGqb6
Coronavirus: Elon Musk's US Tesla factory suspends production
The factory begins a three-week lockdown in line with other non-essential businesses in the Bay Area. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d9mnhk
Coronavirus: Amazon blocks non-essential items from warehouses
The retail giant wants to prioritise stocking of important household and medical supplies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wjJSn7
Pixar Pioneers Win $1 Million Turing Award
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QqVtYn
True Crime Favorites From New York Times Critics and Staff
By BY BRIAN THOMAS GALLAGHER from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2Wlm1Ou
Pandemic Erodes Gig Economy Work
By BY KATE CONGER, ADAM SATARIANO AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TYg9ZT
The Tech Headaches of Working From Home and How to Solve Them
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3d35FQJ
Coronavirus: Facebook to give staff $1,000 bonuses
The social media giant is handing out payments to employees and offering grants to small businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w53lIl
Coronavirus: How to stay in virtual touch with older relatives
Older people who may not already have video-calling devices are being told to avoid leaving home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a0S0rj
To Focus on Necessities, Amazon Stops Accepting Some Items in Warehouses
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/39XT0wh
Amazon Bans, Then Reinstates, Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’
By BY DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38Y5fI3
Coronavirus: Israel enables emergency spy powers
Israel allows security agencies to track the mobile phone data of suspected cases from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Whntlb
Coronavirus: Social giants police web with AI as staff sent home
Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter are relying on AI to remove content as fewer people are able to work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33nmXna
Coronavirus: How easy it for the UK to make more ventilators?
Experts question whether it is possible to make thousands more respirators in the UK in the short-term. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Yzy1l
Trump angers Beijing with 'Chinese virus' tweet
The US president used the term despite warnings to avoid stigmatising one region or group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Wm9fQ2
The Coronavirus Crisis Is Showing Us How to Live Online
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wdWjRv
Coronavirus: India replaces ringing tone with health info
A recorded message about coronavirus has started playing instead of the caller's ring tone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b3GETu
UK mobile networks face problems
There are increasing reports of issues with voice calls as more people work from home from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xFOjcg
Coronavirus Fight Lays Bare Education’s Digital Divide
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QjEEyr
Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores at cost of 2,900 jobs
The move, which is not related to the coronavirus outbreak, will lead to 531 shops being shut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WiaMGz
Amazon on hiring spree as coronavirus spurs demand
The online retail giant is taking on 100,000 workers in the US to deal with a surge in online orders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4lHtn
Reducing brain damage in sport without losing the thrills
Sports like NFL and rugby are taking head injuries much more seriously and employing technology to help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b1TlOJ
Coronavirus: Plan to ramp up ventilator production 'unrealistic'
A medical devices firm doubts that engineering companies can quickly switch to making ventilators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38U2Td6
Coronavirus Testing Website Goes Live and Runs Into Confusion
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3d7U0jI
Coronavirus: 3D printers save hospital with valves
A hospital in Italy is using 3D-printed valves on its ventilators, following a shortage of parts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b1kcdP
So We’re Working From Home. Can the Internet Handle It?
By BY DAVEY ALBA AND CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3cXOnEB
Apple hit with record €1.1bn fine in France
France's competition watchdog says Apple engaged in anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wWMg3p
France Fines Apple $1.2 Billion for Antitrust Issues
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38WhO6w
Google's coronavirus site launches amid Trump confusion
Google's coronavirus partnership with the US government falls short of Donald Trump's description from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33ly7Zy
Coronavirus: Broadband firms say no issue with extra demand
Staying at home is unlikely to cause any problems with the nation's broadband network, ISPs say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x3kNg9
Coronavirus: Job interviews go online as candidates stuck at home
Recruiters say it's also easier to reach candidates as they work out of the office during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38O95mY
Coronavirus: PM urges industry to help make NHS ventilators
Boris Johnson is to ask engineering firms to shift production lines to build the life-saving equipment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38RQEOb
Minecraft ‘loophole’ library of banned journalism
How the popular video game Minecraft is being used as a way for journalism to beat global censors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38QHAZQ
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy
The company's 65-year-old co-founder will spend more time on philanthropic activities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WfrZjZ
The Man With 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer Just Donated Them
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38T9m8n
The Man With 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer Just Donated Them
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38PTdk0
Ahead of the Pack, How Microsoft Told Workers to Stay Home
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IOPAAa
Apple Closes Most of Its Stores for 2 Weeks
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IYAQPr
He Has 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and Nowhere to Sell Them
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WdJ0v6
He Has 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and Nowhere to Sell Them
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2U8cNCr
Bill Gates Stepping Down From Microsoft’s Board
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3aRUYys
Apple's WWDC annual showcase cancelled in favour of online event
The Worldwide Developers Conference is often where new hardware and software is announced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39JO0eJ
Facebook closes African fake accounts targeting US voters
Twitter has also taken action on accounts which it says were aimed at "sowing discord". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wVJrPO
The Week in Tech: Gigs at Home, but Not What Start-Ups Intended
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2ILAnQc
Apple's China stores reopen after a month
The iPhone maker reopens dozens of stores across China after nearly a month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39PPBj0
Pentagon to reconsider Jedi $10bn cloud contract
Amazon argues the decision to award the contract to Microsoft was politically motivated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39NWilJ
This Trendy Baby Formula Maker May Pose Health Risks to Infants
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38SXWBy
Pentagon Asks to Reconsider Awarding Huge Cloud Contract to Amazon
By BY KATE CONGER AND DAVID E. SANGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38JkT9V
Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19
How to spot five of the biggest email phishing scams based around Covid-19 concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aOnRLS
Game-playing robot admits mistakes, plus other news
BBC Click’s Kitty Knowles looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w0M8iY
Are female urinals the answer to queues at the loos?
Clever designs are trying to to tackle queues for female loos, but will the innovations catch on? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TNOKdf
Coronavirus: How to safely clean your smartphone
Here's how to effectively clean your device using household soap and water. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9q50q
How to sign a digital document
Signing a digital document can be cumbersome if you have to print it to sign it and then rescan it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WfabW2
Coronavirus: How can AI help fight the pandemic?
How can big data and AI help in the fight against the pandemic? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wOPE00
'Tech firms should check images before publication'
Inquiry says apps should screen posts before showing them to help tackle 'explosion' of child abuse imagery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39KINU5
Is this the digital future for Bank of England banknotes?
The Bank of England is considering the introduction of electronic banknotes for use by consumers and firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U42vnb
Coronavirus: Amazon offers unlimited sick days to halt spread
Only those workers who test positive for the Covid-19 virus will be entitled to any sick pay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33gI4r5
'TikTok famous' - but making money?
Social media app TikTok has created a host of young stars in the UK, but can they make money from the medium? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IB00TQ
Coronavirus: World's biggest gaming show E3 cancelled
The world's largest gaming expo will not go ahead - raising concerns for its future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UarpSb
Budget 2020: VAT on e-books and newspapers scrapped
The chancellor's decision to ditch the 20% tax is welcomed by publishers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W5kUma
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Review: A Folding Phone That’s a Dud
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3aJ9N6d
Google tells staff to work home due to coronavirus
Parent company Alphabet is the latest tech firm to make such a move as the outbreak spreads in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TEBxTQ
Spotify playlist complaint sparked by killer clown advert
Watchdog upholds complaint that ad for It should not have been played alongside children's music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TUu9CL
Microsoft takes down global zombie bot network
The network operated on the computer power of unsuspecting victims and caused numerous cyber-crimes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TDOQUA
Life and struggle after YouTube fame
Dax was one of YouTube's first stars, but 13 years later, few people remember his name. Can a vlogging legend seize glory again? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vcfP0j
How Your Airbnb Host Is Feeling the Pain of the Coronavirus
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IDlq2B
Sextortion hackers use 'friend's naked girlfriend' lure
A new scam claims to have hacked a friend - and be spreading their intimate photos as punishment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TVVS66
Sorry, but Working From Home Is Overrated
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xlLNaY