Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots'
Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AkYzbh
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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts welcomed to the space station
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have floated into the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36KVvBk
SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with ISS
Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BkwpxJ
Amazon UK website defaced with racist abuse
The online giant blames a "bad actor" for the language appearing alongside multiple product listings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zCKN3Z
Supernatural: The next-generation keep-fit coach?
Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XktLka
SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station
Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mb9R4A
Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken attempt launch for second time
The historic mission to the ISS is the first crewed outing from American soil in nine years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3couEwo
‘Why I recreated my local pub in virtual reality’
Tristan Cross taught himself how to make the 3D models from scratch by watching YouTube videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36JSMYR
In Lockdown, a Neighborhood Opens Up
By BY NELLIE BOWLES AND CAYCE CLIFFORD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3cfPSwm
Twitter Had Been Drawing a Line for Months When Trump Crossed It
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3dgvigp
'Hackers burned my hand with computer virus'
Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XesPNT
While Twitter Confronts Trump, Zuckerberg Keeps Facebook Out of It
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Me2Jo9
PlayStation 5: Sony confident coronavirus won't change release plans
The CEO of PlayStation reveals how it's responded to coronavirus as it prepares to release the PS5. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3clNOD7
Glastonbury Council plays down link to 'anti-5G' device
Glastonbury report insists recommendation of 5GBioShield came from committee member - not council. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AoKfhO
BBC orders review of social media use by staff
The former director of global news at the BBC will examine online posts from programmes and staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ce2ns3
Google Rescinds Offers to Thousands of Contract Workers
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3gBXegK
Twitter Places Warning on a Trump Tweet, Saying It Glorified Violence
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG AND RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ddA0LT
Thousands of TalkTalk users hit by internet problems
Firm says the issue is now resolved after customers across the UK reported connection difficulties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MbBSc8
Twitter Places Warning on a Trump Tweet, Saying It Glorified Violence
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG AND RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ddo7G3
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3esnb0y
A Raspberry Pi robot with emotions and other tech news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cf6Jiy
The little lights now packing a deadly punch
LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xe8o3Y
Child grooming: Police record 10,000 social media offences
In just two-and-a-half years, police in England and Wales recorded 10,119 online grooming offences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XLgjou
Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row
The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xb0pV5
Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing'
Isabella Ong, 24, cannot visit her grandfather's grave because of coronavirus, so she found another way to honour him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3etq6Gb
Trump to take 'big action' against social media
The US president is expected to sign an executive order following a row with Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ztIHmV
Defying Trump, Twitter Doubles Down on Labeling Tweets
By BY KATE CONGER AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36DyX5o
A.C.L.U. Accuses Clearview AI of Privacy ‘Nightmare Scenario’
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TMXgc4
Coronavirus: France gives green light to contact-tracing app
One minister has compared the UK and France's outlier approaches to their nuclear deterrent effort. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zDwV9t
Twitter fact-checks China amid bias row
After fact-checking President Trump, Twitter adds warnings to Chinese tweets too. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AembOL
Uber destroys thousands of bikes and scooters
Videos of the red bikes being crushed were shared online after Uber sold its Jump business to Lime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XCI6XZ
Coastguard plans to add drones to air fleet
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles will form part of a new search and rescue contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZHUDMo
Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'
The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X7xQI2
Video streaming: Lockdown sees fifth of UK homes sign deals
Britons turned to Disney+ in droves, data suggests, but Apple TV has struggled to engage viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3erjNmF
Keeping fit in lockdown: Apps and sites which could help
Kate Russell looks at the online tools and guides helping motivate you to take exercise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36z1ut2
Twitter Comes Under Attack From Trump’s Supporters
By BY KATE CONGER AND DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TLChGt
Meng Wanzhou: Huawei executive suffers US extradition blow
A Canadian court has ruled that the extradition hearing of Meng Wanzhou can continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X4DdYB
Fraggle Rock to be revived by Apple TV+ after 33 years
Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley and Uncle Travelling Matt will have more songs and adventures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M5dSHW
Oh No, Here Comes the Transportation Hellscape
By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZJNJpN
Space Out and Explore the Universe Without Leaving Home
By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XxWAbK
Xbox's new family safety app is being previewed
Newsbeat gets a first look at Xbox's latest safety innovation from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c9zQnF
Drone drops off Isle of Mull coronavirus masks
Trials of delivery by drone are taking place on the Isle of Mull on Scotland's west coast. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eokBIR
Zipline drones deliver supplies and PPE to US hospitals
The US Federal Aviation Administration has waived its rules to allow medical deliveries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zscJaJ
Sky Q kicks off HDR support starting with on-demand nature shows
The broadcaster’s new HDR experience will be available to Sky Q customers with certain set-top boxes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zBlwXB
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning
This is the first time the social media giant has said President Trump's tweet could be misleading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c78P49
Facebook shareholders try to block encryption plan
A groups of investors is concerned the social network could become a haven for child exploitation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XtiDQG
Coronavirus: Apprentice star's ads banned over Covid-19 claims
Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X2yxT9
Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'
"Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B5eGu0
Twitter Adds Labels to Trump’s Tweets for First Time
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3d5UKFv
Twitter Grapples Anew With Its Trump Conundrum
By BY KATE CONGER AND DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3elCsjD
Google deletes millions of negative TikTok reviews
Angry users had flooded the app with one-star reviews over a controversial video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gqlTFe
Coronavirus: First Google/Apple-based contact-tracing app launched
A Swiss contact-tracing app gains a limited release but may be overtaken by a Latvian effort. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XwB3zZ
When the C.E.O., Already Facing a Crisis, Gets the Coronavirus
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2X1rv0K
China’s Virus Apps May Outlast the Outbreak, Stirring Privacy Fears
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3d1RXNq
Remember the MOOCs? After Near-Death, They’re Booming
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2M4BLit
Covid-19 brings remote medicine revolution to the UK
Doctors are finding new ways of working including reviewing patients' scans and X-rays at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zlJyGg
Drone to deliver masks to Scottish island
During a two-week trial, the unmanned aircraft will deliver supplies to the Isle of Mull. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zxYqB8
Find out which masks off the most protection and why
You may have heard the term N95 but what does it mean and why are some masks rated higher than others? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zjKz1v
Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?
Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3goqdF1
Coronavirus: Hairdressers offer virtual appointments in lockdown
Salons are giving advice via video chat apps to help people style and colour their hair at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xrhfy7
Coronavirus: Derby 5G phone mast set on fire
Attacks on 5G masts have been fuelled by a conspiracy theory wrongly linking 5G and coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cXdMOk
Formula E driver disqualified for gamer swap-in
Formula E driver Daniel Abt is disqualified and ordered to pay £8,900 to charity for getting a professional gamer to compete under his name in an official esports race. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gm0Ovp
Coronavirus: How Chinese rivals are trying to take Zoom's crown
The coronavirus lockdown has fuelled the market for teleconferencing technology apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZA08Ni
Could coronavirus kickstart more accessible tech?
Video calling has risen during the pandemic but for some disabled people it also brought challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TCKzjV
How Coronavirus lockdown made a 'Zoom boom' generation
Digital transformation has advanced two years in just two months, says Microsoft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfGKee
The surfing simulator that sank without trace
How a maverick scientist held the first esports championships in 1985 with his revolutionary surfing game but could not make his innovative ideas a commercial success. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d9eGag
Coronavirus: How do we record history in the internet age?
People's coronavirus experiences in Wales are being documented, using WhatsApp and Facebook messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZwKEJV
Fresh UK review into Huawei role in 5G networks
The National Cyber Security Centre involvement follows new US sanctions on the Chinese telecoms giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3giSBrZ
Coronavirus: Could these social distancing hacks make it to market?
People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bZza46
Coronavirus: The 3D artists helping fashion through Covid-19
British artist Harriet Davey is among the CGI artists creating virtual models for fashion shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TxKtKt
Wikipedia sets new rule to combat “toxic behaviour”
Female and LGBTQ editors of the online encyclopaedia have complained of harassment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WW1LDe
Netflix stops charging customers who never watch
It says hundreds of thousands of people have been paying for something they don't use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zm6vcb
Fake online reviews under investigation by competition authority
The competition authority has launched an investigation into faked and paid-for reviews online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36lkrPT
Chris Pratt accidentally deleted 51,000 emails
The Guardians Of The Galaxy actor watched in horror as his inbox shrunk to zero. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36qZF15
Christopher Nolan trailer launched inside Fortnite
Christopher Nolan's time-bending action espionage film was launched on the video game Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e6HAbp
Australia 'records fastest internet speed ever'
Researchers hope the study offers a glimpse into how internet connections could look in the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LMLE4x
Son 'kills father' during Zoom video chat in New York state
Several chat participants witness the stabbing of a Long Island man by his son, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tu4TUE
Drones help to plant seedpods and other tech news
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cPwtDo
Amazon trials online food delivery in India
The firm has started working with restaurants to deliver meals in parts of Bengaluru. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e1peIG
Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics
Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WQS6gX
Facebook Starts Planning for Permanent Remote Workers
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3bWZb3P
A Case for Cooperation Between Machines and Humans
By BY JOHN MARKOFF from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3bTo2We
Robot dog tries to herd sheep
The Spot robot was designed for search and rescue - but may find work in the farming industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d3VLxX
NSO Group: Israeli firm 'impersonated Facebook to spread spyware'
An investigation accuses Israeli cyber-security firm NSO Group of pretending to be Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36k7zcB
Grandmother ordered to delete Facebook photos under GDPR
Privacy laws mean a grandmother needs her daughter's permission to post photos of her grandchildren. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZqlFaU
Coronavirus: MPs demand answers on misinformation
MPs want senior executives of Google, Facebook and Twitter to face questions on misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WPjaNz
What's it like using the Covid-19 track and trace app?
Isle of Wight resident Megan Mackney describes using the Covid-19 contact tracing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TsUjNw
Bethenny Frankel’s Dark Journey to Find Medical Masks
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Tq3Zsp
Coronavirus: Afghan girls make ventilators out of car parts
The award-winning schoolgirl team is racing against time to help coronavirus patients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZlneXz
Mental Health Awareness: Keeping your screen time healthy
There's no escaping screens, but here's how to steal some time back from them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRZzBY
Zuckerberg: Facebook in 'arms race' against electoral interference
Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg told the BBC it has "learned lessons" from political scandals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZkSFkZ
UK interest in online casinos at 'all-time high' in lockdown
Lockdown measures may prove a "recipe for disaster", problem gamblers tell the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cNIRUA
Zuckerberg: Facebook to 'take down' coronavirus misinformation
Mark Zuckerberg explains how the social network is responding to the Covid-19 crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AOaG0R
Zack Snyder's Justice League re-cut headed for HBO Max
The announcement comes a week ahead of the launch of the new HBO streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xf6GxT
Coronavirus: Tinder boss says 'dramatic' changes to dating
Elie Seidman discusses the impact of coronavirus and how his dating app will react. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cUaWJO
You Don’t Need Flying Cars to Save Lives
By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36envgD
Coronavirus: Apple and Google release API to make contact-tracing apps
The technology companies say 22 countries have requested access to their contact-tracing system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XhLAif
Everything You Need to Know About Slow Internet Speeds
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XajCFg
Joe Rogan signs with Spotify in major and exclusive podcast deal
His popular show, The Joe Rogan Experience, will soon be removed from all other platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XffrYU
Man sentenced to death in Singapore via Zoom
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the city to postpone all but 'essential' court cases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WPZ4mF
Amazon releases its first big budget video game
Amazon Game Studios hopes its new game Crucible can compete with Overwatch and Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cPLi8T
How the ‘Plandemic’ Movie and Its Falsehoods Spread Widely Online
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL, BEN DECKER AND DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2XrW3rR
Poor Americans Face Hurdles in Getting Promised Internet
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36e3VB0
Cambridge University: All lectures to be online-only until summer of 2021
There will be no face-to-face lectures in the next academic year due to coronavirus, the university says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZlgQzQ
Poor video calling? Tech advice to fix it
Kate Russell explains the steps which could improve your wi-fi connection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zPlNGr
Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app
The owner of a pizza restaurant discovered the app was selling his food cheaper than he was but still paying him full price. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TmXcQ4
Coronavirus: Serco apologises for sharing contact tracers' email addresses
Outsourcing giant Serco has apologised for the data breach, which affects almost 300 people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cLiL4A
Canada Facebook fines $6.5m over 'false' privacy claims
Canada's Competition Bureau said the tech firm improperly shared users' data with third parties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cLsqbn
BND: Court curbs German spy agency's bugging abroad
The BND intelligence agency is told to limit its monitoring of foreigners' data overseas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X9kPwF
A City Locks Down to Fight Coronavirus, but Robots Come and Go
By BY CADE METZ AND ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2zUIPLM
Coronavirus: Mixed reality headsets help medics treat Covid-19 patients
Hand gestures allow doctors to view x-rays and scans, and connect with colleagues in another room. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bLuTRL
Stalking: My ex-partner sent me 4,000 emails
One victim speaks out about her ordeal as her former partner is convicted of stalking her. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AJRd1j
How an unofficial Club Penguin game turned toxic
Disney has ordered unauthorised copies of its game to close after the BBC exposes their misuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bNVOfy
The Hot New Thing in Clubby Silicon Valley? An App Called Clubhouse
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH AND TAYLOR LORENZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3bH5wQR
Tesla Owners Try to Make Sense of Elon Musk’s ‘Red Pill’ Moment
By BY NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WIt6Zg
Facebook Shops: Online stores open on Facebook and Instagram
From brand pages to live streams, Facebook is rolling out new shopping features across its apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bSbSNG
My Little Pony-inspired game headlines tournament
It does not actually feature ponies, but instead an alpaca, deer, sheep, dragon, cow and unicorn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZkzdoA
Coronavirus: Security flaws found in NHS contact-tracing app
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre acknowledges problems identified by an independent report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cKluLq
BBC launches tool for joint lockdown viewing
BBC Together lets you watch or listen to BBC content with friends and family despite being apart. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WM86Rv
Coronavirus: Remote controlled mask invented to allow eating
Israeli investors have developed a coronavirus mask that has an automatic mouth hole. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36fsSfC
EasyJet admits nine million customers hacked
The attack was "sophisticated" the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36f69jq
Coronavirus: Apple shoppers required to wear masks
Customers will also have their temperature taken and be asked basic health questions at the door. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zOD5Dp
‘Way Too Late’: Inside Amazon’s Biggest Outbreak
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZgW1FB
From 'how to' to hair dye: our lockdown web searches
New trends in search engine queries are emerging as people seek new skills and home school help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xay3ZP
Elon Musk: Tesla raises cost of 'self-driving' cars
Elon Musk hikes the price of Tesla's "self-driving" option by $1,000 and says it will continue to rise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g3LIe4
Coronavirus: Uber announces drastic cuts to secure its future
Uber announces drastic action to scale back its business as its losses balloon amid pandemic lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TcbZwX
How disabled people are problem-solving in the pandemic
As people adapt to self-isolation, one community is helping itself find solutions to very particular challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dTcXWA
Disney's head of streaming to become CEO of TikTok
Kevin Mayer will be in charge of the global development of the short-form video platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZhYSxR
Dark web scammers exploit Covid-19 fear and doubt
From miracle cures to co-ordinated hacking the dark web is a hive of coronavirus scamming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fXRUEi
Huawei calls US rules 'arbitrary and pernicious'
The Chinese tech giant said it has been "riddled with bullets" since the US placed it on a blacklist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WEB5Xo
Electric bikes 'could help people return to work'
A rise in electric-bikes would extend the range of cyclists using them to commute, a study finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cK9qd1
Europe's supercomputers hijacked by attackers for crypto mining
Attackers hopped from one research supercomputer to the next to mine cryptocurrencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cJf0wj
Rainbow Six 'copy' lands Apple and Google in copyright court
Ubisoft alleges a new, popular mobile game is a blatant copy of its major shooter Rainbow Six: Siege. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bK2fjK
Rich List: Inventor Sir James Dyson is UK's richest person
The entrepreneur replaces the Hinduja brothers after increasing his wealth by £3.6bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X1LrQb
Coronavirus: UCC fashion students turn to Instagram for graduation show
Students from University Centre Colchester were due to stage a graduation fashion show this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fVZS0K
Coronavirus: Live entertainment is evolving online to be a lifeline
Creative minds are coming up with new ideas to give us back some of the human connection we've lost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZfYUX8
Coronavirus: Can gaming help stop lockdown loneliness?
Gamers like Millicent say their online adventures are helping them stay connected to friends in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WBbUoD
Universities' move online 'must be done the right way'
Universities have been teaching remotely this term but can the online model work long-term? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zNYzA8
Are online volunteers taking work from hard-up freelancers?
Furloughed workers are offering their skills for free, but some freelancers are taking issue with the trend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cCY8HJ
Now More Than Ever, Facebook Is a ‘Mark Zuckerberg Production’
By BY MIKE ISAAC, SHEERA FRENKEL AND CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3cD5c7b
U.S. Is Said to Plan to File Antitrust Charges Against Google
By BY CECILIA KANG, DAVID MCCABE AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3bwqbHm
Amazon Makes No Promises on Bezos Testimony
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TaOOTz
Facebook buys GIF-maker Giphy to add to Instagram team
Giphy will join Instagram's team and its library will be integrated into Facebook's platforms from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cNzW5D
Coronavirus: Film piracy streaming trebles in lockdown
Lockdown has seen a big rise in piracy, the UK's intellectual property protection group says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z3BlpV
Disney forces explicit Club Penguin clones offline
Children were sent sexual, racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic messages, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/361qLeY
US targets Huawei with tighter chip export rules
The action is its latest against the Chinese tech giant, which the US says is a national security threat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJigry
Google hit by more suspected Oculus VR gadget-scam ads
Some large ads at the top of its results were for sites it now believes were stealing users' cash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yQz1CH
Facebook to build internet cable 'circumference of Earth'
The cable will wrap around Africa bringing faster internet access to the continent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ly9hxz
Aarogya Setu: Why India's Covid-19 contact tracing app is controversial
Aarogya Setu, India's contact tracing app, has crossed 100 million downloads, but has raised concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35YykDc
US church sues after bible study 'Zoombombed' by child abuse
A hacker took over worshippers' computers and played 'sickening' images of child abuse, the suit says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/361nEnt
A passenger drone hotel and other technology news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dT5yXD
How coronavirus is changing NHS technology
Hospitals across the UK have been making improvements to their technology in response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bybfZe
Grand Theft Auto free download crashes Epic Games store
Within minutes of the offer going live the website began experiencing glitches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zGCTG8
T.S.M.C. Is Set to Build a U.S. Chip Facility, a Win for Trump
By BY DON CLARK AND ANA SWANSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3byBHC6
Coronavirus: Amazon to make face shields and sell at cost
The online retailer will sell protective equipment without making a profit in the United States. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T8gR62
Amazon’s Showdown in France Tests Its Ability to Sidestep Labor
By BY LIZ ALDERMAN AND ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WUlnq1
Guardian Soulmates to close next month
The newspaper's dating site says the platform is "no longer viable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WSATCI
France gives online firms one hour to pull 'terrorist' content
Websites will have just one hour to pull content reported by police, or face huge fines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJ4oxB
Coronavirus: False claims viewed by millions on YouTube
About one in four most-viewed coronavirus videos on YouTube contain false claims, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LvC1Xu
China’s ‘OK Boomer’: Generations Clash Over the Nation’s Future
By BY LI YUAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2AstQJt
Wristband helps workers maintain social distancing
Rolled out at the port of Antwerp the device vibrates if the wearer is too close to another worker. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lq7bzH
TikTok Broke Privacy Promises, Children’s Groups Say
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Coronavirus: Uber and Addison Lee to install protective screens
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New York City caps fees for food delivery apps
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Coronavirus: German contact-tracing app takes different path to NHS
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UK average broadband speeds up despite lockdown wobble
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Inflatable e-scooter that fits in backpack unveiled
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Coronavirus: Tesla stand-off eases as officials reach deal
The boss of the electric carmaker had defied shutdown orders to reopen the firm's factory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cw0vvL
Angela Merkel says she is 'pained' by Russian hacking
Germany's chancellor confirms she was targeted by hackers said to be Russian military intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WpSkvs
Get Ready for a Vaccine Information War
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A Guide to Pandemic Scams, and What Not to Fall For
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Coronavirus: Cyber-attacks hit hospital construction companies
Separate attacks hit companies involved in building emergency hospitals in Birmingham and Yorkshire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z5qVkl
A Guide to Pandemic Scams, and What Not to Fall For
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