Are ‘anti-virus’ cars in China just a gimmick?
Car brands are looking to tap into the country’s heightened health concerns to help kick-start flagging sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y770q9
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Amazon Sells More, but Warns of Much Higher Costs Ahead
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xrY3Hw
Amazon Sells More, but Warns of Much Higher Costs Ahead
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WgTpnQ
Apple’s First-Quarter Sales Are Up Despite Coronavirus Slowdown
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xnuwi9
Apple boosted by streaming services despite lockdown
While iPhone sales fell due to the lockdown in China, sales of streaming services jumped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yYa1ZT
Amazon investors told to 'take a seat' as demand jumps
Amazon's sales surged 26%, but costs are also up due to spending on safety precautions and wages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WctkXk
Nasa names companies to build Moon landers for human missions
The space agency announces the companies that will develop landers to return astronauts to the Moon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35hntEe
This Should Be V.R.’s Moment. Why Is It Still So Niche?
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YrYPPA
How A.I. Steered Doctors Toward a Possible Coronavirus Treatment
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2y4P3bK
How A.I. Steered Doctors Toward a Possible Coronavirus Treatment
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3bS0QIJ
The F.B.I.’s Director, a Critic of Strong Encryption, Once Defended It
By BY NICOLE PERLROTH AND ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WcdJaa
TikTok skin trend accused of 'promoting colourism'
A trend that sees lighter-skinned people artificially darken their skin tone has caused a backlash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y6e3zk
Coronavirus: Facebook reopens some moderation centres
Content reviewers can return to work on a voluntary basis, Facebook tells MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35hD9r7
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: First look at Viking-themed game
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak speaks to creative director Ashraf Ismail about the Viking-themed game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yS3m3f
Drone-to-door prescriptions trial takes flight in Ireland
A trial with the Irish health authority uses drones to bring prescriptions straight to the door. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sp3e2d
Coronavirus: NHS dashboard to predict protective gear shortages
Tech firms will help the NHS spot where kit is running scarce, but privacy campaigners are concerned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yRQ7zz
Web sleuths spot British Museum gaffe online
The museum mistook a Turkish copyright notice for the name of a postcard-printing company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yf8IQO
Trump’s Disinfectant Talk Trips Up Sites’ Vows Against Misinformation
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL AND DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KIszzX
Extreme E teams will have one woman and one man driving
Extreme E teams will field one female and one male driver during races when the new climate aware racing series begins in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KI0Dfo
Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?
Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zIPOaN
YouTube stars including Saffron Barker unite for lockdown livestream fundraiser
Jack Maynard, Lady Leshurr and Big Narstie are among the names raising cash for the NHS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ycVskT
Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?
Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f37YnQ
US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites
The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f5fkqU
Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament
Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aORrAr
Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'
Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YiOHsH
Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown
The electric car company said forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries had clouded its forecast. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W8reI0
Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'
How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xkftpr
Facebook Points to ‘Signs of Stability’ as Ad Declines Flatten
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YmjmVR
Spotify hits 130 million subscribers amid Covid-19
The streaming giant says it is weathering the crisis - but some analysts are unconvinced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bUNUCg
Coronavirus: NHS workers get free video games
To say thank you to NHS staff the gaming industry is providing 85,000 games to download for free. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eXWsdv
AI cannot be recognised as an inventor, US rules
The US Patent and Trademark Office rules only "natural persons" can legally be inventors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yh20JS
Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas
Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WaOsgq
Create Your Own Digital Comics Whether You Can Draw or Not
By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3aQCeim
Coronavirus: A new way of dating during lockdown
Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xivOLb
Gallery robot helps people experience art from home
The telepresence robot is helping people who would not be able to visit to experience the gallery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sj2886
Alphabet’s Profit Is Up, but Company Warns of Difficulties
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3eYcYtP
Coronavirus-themed game banned in China
The game has been blocked on Steam's store in the country but is still available in other territories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aN5whT
Facebook Restructures Its Security Teams
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2VLaPdq
Disney sparks backlash with #MayThe4th tweet
The company suggested it owned the rights to any tweet containing the hashtag. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y8yd6i
Sony's delayed Last of Us 2 set for June release after story leaks
After major story spoilers leaked online, the hotly anticipated but long-delayed game is due for release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VGC6xw
New York Attorney General Scrutinizes Amazon for Firing Warehouse Worker
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3eUMvNL
Coronavirus: DJI Mavic Air 2 jettisons drone safety feature in Europe
Mavic Air 2 lacks promised facility to spot nearby aircraft in models sold outside North America. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ydd8aD
Stressed firms look for better ways to source products
The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YadZsT
'Coronavirus IV therapy' clinics face prosecution over adverts
Clinics claiming intravenous vitamin drips could help avoid the virus face fines or imprisonment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35gHM4z
Virgin Media goes offline for thousands
The broadband outage began just after 17:00, coinciding with the government's daily coronavirus press briefing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Scb7I9
NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan
The UK's contact-tracing app is set to use a "centralised" system that worries privacy experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VEaJ7g
Coronavirus: UK film piracy surges during lockdown
In the UK, US, Italy and elsewhere, film piracy online shot up after lockdown measures came into effect. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YaQOOY
Coronavirus: Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'
The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VHr0IG
Coronavirus: Virus deaths error blamed on computer system
One health board "decided not to use" the same system as the rest of the NHS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aN2D0J
Coronavirus: Israeli court bans lawless contact tracing
Israel's Supreme Court forces the government to legislate if it wants to keep tracking its citizens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ztOVmc
Start-Ups Pursue ‘Free Money’ With Relief Funds, Prompting Backlash
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Ybq2Ge
Europe’s Privacy Law Hasn’t Shown Its Teeth, Frustrating Advocates
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3cOSCRL
Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flaw
Security researchers found a way to infiltrate accounts by making people look at Gif images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y3fBd5
Coronavirus: Online resources for home-learning
Kate Russell looks at some education related websites that could be useful during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YauftF
Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS
With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y3INLO
Coronavirus: Internet child abuse images 'not being deleted'
Campaigners say 90% fewer suspicious web addresses have been deleted during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S9F2ka
Coronavirus: Australians download COVIDSafe contact tracing app
The Australian government app notifies users if they have had contact with a user who has Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xZPiof
Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?
The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cFekYy
Jailed Huawei Workers Raised a Forbidden Subject: Iran
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KzJbd6
Coronavirus: What is the sound of music during a pandemic?
How lockdown has opened up new ways to play music, as long as the technology works. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S3I35m
Esa marks 50 years of Earth Day and other news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eO7AJz
Zoom’s Biggest Rivals Are Coming for It
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KCcxat
Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in
The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S73keu
Coronavirus: Drones to deliver NHS supplies to Isle of Wight
A delivery drone trial between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been brought forward. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S50Dud
Apple and Google accelerate coronavirus contact tracing apps plan
Tech giants add privacy protections to the contact-tracing scheme they are offering to public authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S4vdE8
Dyson Covid-19 ventilators are 'no longer required'
Firm's founder says demand is less than envisioned but the government says tests are ongoing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S0Deda
Coronavirus: People-tracking wristbands tested to enforce lockdown
Several nations are testing people-tracking wristbands to make sure citizens stay at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bvwXhn
The Rent Is Too Damn Harrowing
By BY JULIA ROTHMAN AND SHAINA FEINBERG from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2VYyGFi
Preppers Are Quite Prepared to Enjoy Some Vindication
By BY NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2VVCKGw
Fortnite's Travis Scott virtual concert watched by millions
Travis Scott's 10-minute show wowed players and press - and saw millions take part online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eLfzHq
Coronavirus: State surveillance 'a price worth paying'
The Tony Blair Institute says a "dramatic" increase in surveillance is better than the other available options. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eOEE46
Coronavirus: Influencers' glossy lifestyles lose their shine
Advertisers are cancelling contracts with influencers who can’t travel to create content in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VSkI87
Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'
Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KwUPVT
With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?
Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ky7wja
Coronavirus: What is contact tracing and how does it work?
When lockdown ends, contact tracing could help limit the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zqUeD2
Toddler's cochlear implants turned on despite lockdown
Eighteen-month-old Margarida could not attend a clinic in person because of Covid-19 restrictions from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XZLMoD
What to Do When Mom Believes Coronavirus Conspiracies
By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3axIg7s
Coronavirus: 'Murder threats' to telecoms engineers over 5G
Key workers tell Newsbeat about the abuse they've received while keeping the UK's communications networks up and running. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eGcMzg
Coronavirus: Israel halts police phone tracking over privacy concerns
An Israeli parliamentary committee suspends the tracking of phones to enforce quarantine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VOVsj6
Coronavirus: Twitter bans incitement to attack 5G towers
The social network will delete posts inciting people to damage telecoms infrastructure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VsRj5c
Spotify allows fans to pay musicians directly
Artists can also donate the money to charity, or give it to their road crew while tours are on hold. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/355E8dS
Zoom meetings targeted by abuse footage sharers
A lecturer who spoke at one meeting says his computer was "overtaken" by "incredibly distressing" footage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VKYbde
Apple iPhone at risk of hacking through email app
Researchers claim the sophistication of the hack makes it nearly undetectable to victims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRfzUL
'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app
Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kv1b88
Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites
Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3asDzvt
Coronavirus: YouTube bans 'medically unsubstantiated' content
The Google-owned platform's chief executive says the company is determined to "stamp out" misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zpPCgB
Coronavirus: NHS contact-tracing app is tested at RAF base
Air force personnel have been testing a prototype app in a simulated shopping exercise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwxWxE
‘Pure Hell for Victims’ as Stimulus Programs Draw a Flood of Scammers
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2x4uGec
Coronavirus: Health leaders' credentials dumped online
According to the group that discovered the list, they are being shared by right-wing extremists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KnRGaO
Fortnite reluctantly comes to Google Play store
Publisher Epic Games claims it felt forced to release its most popular franchise on Google Play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XWZLeE
Coronavirus: Facebook launches UK Covid-19 symptom survey
The social-media giant will ask users about their health in an effort to track the spread of Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xObe5F
Camera tech catches motorists using their mobile
The system is capable of working in the day or night and in all weather conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bonmc9
Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani
The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3526xS4
Facebook Invests $5.7 Billion in India Internet Giant Jio
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KpW3lW
Netflix sign-ups jump during coronavirus lockdowns
The streaming service behind Tiger King added 16 million subscribers in the first months of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eFzBmy
Coronavirus: Apple and France in stand-off over contact-tracing app
France wants to run a contact-tracing app in the background on iPhones, without Apple's privacy scheme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3al10XK
This Pandemic Exposes the Downsides of Cheap Uber Rides
By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KjGcW2
Ofcom: Covid-19 5G theories are 'most common' misinformation
An Ofcom survey suggests the theories are the most commonly seen example of online misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kpq9pw
Can you make money on TikTok?
Millions of people are logging on to TikTok, but are the biggest influencers making any money? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RQqcPt
Mumsnet launches subscription plea in 'squeaky-bum time'
Parent platforms are having to adapt to survive as ad revenue declines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eEBika
Nintendo owners urged to secure accounts
Switch owners report an apparent surge in attempts to buy expensive items through Nintendo accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cC3NNL
DForce hacker returns $25m in 'stolen' crypto-currencies
The money was returned to the DForce crypto-currency platform after an alleged hack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vt7mQJ
Covid-19: Robots help care home residents stay in touch
Technology is helping elderly people maintain connections with loved ones during the coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xLsKYf
Gaming Sales Are Up, but Production Is Down
By BY JASON SCHREIER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XQpBAX
Why Apple’s iPad Is the Gadget of the Pandemic
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RVdvCQ
Starlink space display 'set to continue all week'
The 60 Starlink satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX firm appear in a line crossing the night sky. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KjXbHJ
Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders
Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bBGvHT
Coronavirus: UK forces hundreds of scam Covid-19 shops offline
The National Cyber Security Centre says it took down almost 500 fake stores over the past month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zczXAR
The stealthy little drones that fly like insects
Making wings that flap is very difficult, but it has real advantages as some are finding out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KhZuek
New York Needed Ventilators. So They Developed One in a Month.
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XSDApR
New York Needed Ventilators. So They Developed One in a Month.
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RQORmM
Coronavirus: Ofcom rules on Eamonn Holmes and David Icke comments
The media regulator "issues guidance" to ITV and finds London Live in breach of broadcasting standards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cvP6f5
Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?
Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kgkouq
Coronavirus: Amazon using thermal cameras to detect Covid-19
The retail giant is using the technology in its warehouses around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34NLeU8
Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube
The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xKH82P
Zoom’s Security Woes Were No Secret to Business Partners Like Dropbox
By BY NATASHA SINGER AND NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xIAQ3S
Coronavirus: Government unveils £1.3bn scheme to help start-ups
The new package will fund smaller loss-making firms focusing on research and development. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3boBd1Y
Climate change: 'Bath sponge' breakthrough could boost cleaner cars
A new aluminium-based material could make hydrogen-powered cars more practical and less expensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yrD7Ra
Facebook to Introduce an App for Gaming
By BY SETH SCHIESEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ctwufz
Coronavirus lockdown: Laptops offered for online school lessons at home
Pupils studying at home will have online lessons and disadvantaged teenagers can borrow computers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cx2AHg
Coronavirus: UK's first 'TikTok house' opens during outbreak
Some of the UK's biggest social media stars are living in a house together during the lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3evSSXD
Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?
Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cxu4wL
As Amazon Rises, So Does the Opposition
By BY DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wPfAJp
Coronavirus: Electricity use up during day as nation works from home
We are having longer lie-ins, but using up to 30% more energy in the middle of the day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XLkimk
Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19
How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3buRPWd
A Privacy Absolutist Isn’t So Sure Anymore
By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XLhYvI
Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral
Experts are calling on the public to practise ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KiXUIZ
Uber and Lyft Are Searching for Lifelines
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RMClop
Coronavirus: German and Australian tracing apps 'ready in weeks'
Italy, Germany and Australia all announce progress on their tracing apps for the population. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eqL6OK
Google blocking 18m coronavirus scam emails every day
Google sees a huge spike in phishing attacks as criminals exploit people's fears over Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VOWKdZ
When Even Amazon Is Sold Out of Exploding Kittens
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2VH9LpU
Bill Gates, at Odds With Trump on Virus, Becomes a Right-Wing Target
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI, DAVEY ALBA AND MARC TRACY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2yiTnnk
Coronavirus: TikTok donates £5m to Royal College of Nursing fund
The video clip app, popular among NHS staff, is donating to a hardship fund for nurses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3erVeGY
Robotic insects printed 'in minutes' and other tech news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RJvcp2
The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test
Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyZx3x
Coronavirus: MPs to quiz ministers via video conferencing
It will mean that MPs can take part in Commons business via video link. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3epMOzY
Selena Gomez sues fashion game for 'using face'
The chart-topping singer says the makers of a smartphone game used her likeness without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdFPId
Facebook-Backed Libra Cryptocurrency Project Is Scaled Back
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KcgnXY
Coronavirus: Facebook alerts users exposed to misinformation
An independent report brands the platform 'an epicentre of coronavirus misinformation'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RI8fmd
TikTok bans under-16s from private messaging
The hugely popular app is stopping under-16s from sending or receiving direct messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vbs0EL
Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app to target 80% of smartphone users
A vast majority of smartphone owners must install the app, if it is to end the coronavirus epidemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3abkmi0
Biden Is Losing the Internet. Does That Matter?
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2VqRYmo
John Horton Conway, a ‘Magical Genius’ in Math, Dies at 82
By BY SIOBHAN ROBERTS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XCbgYL
Coronavirus: Technology in intensive care brings families together
Smart devices are being used in intensive care units to connect people when visitors are banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KjRBFr
Apple announces new iPhone SE to target mid-range market
Apple's new low-priced phone is a successor to the original SE, which was discontinued in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XJX14t
BT delays removal of Huawei from EE's core network by two years
BT says plans to remove the Chinese-made equipment from the sensitive core network have been delayed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bgrECk
Apple, in a Virtual Unveiling, Introduces a $399 iPhone
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3cjTEoF