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The robots that can cook and serve your food

The technology that might one day transform our eating out experience. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ePY9ZZ

Is the hydrogen tech 'revolution' hope or hype?

Can hydrogen - a relatively clean source of fuel - help power the economy of the future? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BXVWgc

Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VzwMvp

Advertiser Exodus Snowballs as Facebook Struggles to Ease Concerns

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Facebook to Ban Network With ‘Boogaloo’ Ties

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F.C.C. Designates Huawei and ZTE as National Security Threats

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Facebook: Insurance firm Aviva latest to join ad boycott

London-based Aviva says it is reassessing its future brand presence on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bi64AO

Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs amid coronavirus fallout

The aerospace firm says 1,700 of the job cuts will fall at its UK plants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31wUb4s

Burrito Delivery Makes No Sense

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Huawei: Ministers signal switch in policy over 5G policy

Digital secretary says US sanctions are "likely to have an impact on the viability" of using firm's kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AgSHQG

Google stops storing photos from WhatsApp and Instagram

The Google Photos app will no longer automatically store images and videos from social media apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VwXuVA

Rental e-scooters to be made legal on UK roads from Saturday

The government is set to say hired, but not private, e-scooters will be allowed on roads from Saturday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2COAf2I

Dr Disrespect: The mystery surrounding his Twitch ban

He signed an exclusive streaming deal with Twitch earlier this year. So what happened? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZoESYR

With India’s TikTok Ban, the World’s Digital Walls Grow Higher

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Roblox accounts hacked to support Donald Trump

Video game avatars have been changed to display pro-Trump messages in a hack targeted at children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iiAS4M

Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold

The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zgkucw

Facebook must 'develop a conscience'

The boss of European outdoor clothing firm Patagonia warns advertising may not return to Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eORGyj

Universities and Tech Giants Back National Cloud Computing Project

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Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VxTAM9

YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIj2KI

Uber Makes Offer to Buy Postmates Delivery Service

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Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’

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Facebook targets 'false news' amid growing pressure from advertisers

Facebook's boss in Northern Europe says a new media literacy campaign is not about "financial considerations". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3geG08b

Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?

Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CUcmH9

The New York Times Pulls Out of Apple News

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Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’

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Could a boycott kill Facebook?

As several big brands shun the social network, should Facebook be worried? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31rulyN

India bans TikTok, WeChat and dozens more Chinese apps

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38amxTs

Reddit, Acting Against Hate Speech, Bans ‘The_Donald’ Subreddit

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A TikTok Twist on ‘PizzaGate’

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TikTok 'didn't store' iPhone clipboard data

In a new software update, Apple will alert iPhone owners when the clipboard is accessed by an app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dKLBBw

Online Harms bill: Warning over 'unacceptable' delay

Lord Puttnam warns the landmark online regulation law could be delayed until as late as 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dHs0lR

How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zy4d2X

Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dH94U8

The Long, Unhappy History of Working From Home

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Hi-tech greenhouses to supply UK stores with food

Warming greenhouses will use AI and waste heat from water treatment works in a world-first. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VpuZsH

Singapore hands out coronavirus tracing devices

The government's TraceTogether tokens are aimed at people who do not have smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/387slNC

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zj1g68

Electric plane's 'milestone' first UK test flight at Cranfield

The six-seater is powered by hydrogen and is said to be Europe's largest emission-free aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B6lmZm

Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The company condemns racism and seeks more accountability from Facebook and other platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g7aRnp

‘PizzaGate’ Conspiracy Theory Thrives Anew in the TikTok Era

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EBay’s Critics Faced an Extreme Case of an Old Silicon Valley Habit

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Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B7oHr4

How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3igsV0e

Facebook Adds Labels for Some Posts as Advertisers Pull Back

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Facebook to tag ‘harmful’ posts as boycott widens

The firm has been under pressure to improve its moderation of the content on its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B3zket

‘TikTok Grandma’ Who Helped Tank Trump Rally Now Works for Biden

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Northern Ireland to launch separate contact-tracing app

The app, based on the Apple/Google model, will be released within weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dCSbKg

This Pilates Business Loves (and Hates) Tech

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Russian hacker group Evil Corp targets US workers at home

Hackers are using a new computer virus to hold company files to ransom for millions of dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dBfm7Z

Robo-dolphin creates a splash 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/2VChGFN

Grindr 'breaks ethnicity filter promise'

Users of the dating app can still search results by ethnicity and some encouraged to upgrade to it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VnQJFo

Fortnite Movie Nite: Christopher Nolan's hit films screen in-game

Christopher Nolan's movies play inside Fortnite while his latest film is delayed again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YA7oI1

'Covid-19 means I can join Pride and not get arrested'

The pandemic has seen Pride events cancelled worldwide but an unprecedented online event is planned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CMRNfT

Twitch starts banning users over abuse

Users had boycotted the site, saying sexual abuse accusations weren't being taken seriously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NvdyCL

George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ny1X5U

When working from home is much more than emailing

Some jobs like animating films need more than just regular internet access and robust Wi-Fi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z9QEGr

Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered

US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dxQRZh

When the Police Treat Software Like Magic

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Huawei's £1bn research centre near Cambridge approved

The decision comes as the government is finalising a review of Chinese film's role in 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NvHQp6

O2 sends surprise refund cheques after 15 years

The mobile network sends small refunds to customers who were over-charged more than 10 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z6udC1

Google to pay for 'high quality' news in three countries

Publications in three countries set to benefit amid row over free access to stories behind paywalls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NwMMK8

Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm files for insolvency

The once high-flying payments firm Wirecard files for insolvency after a €1.9bn accounting scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyxyQZ

Virgin Media broadband offline in London again

Problems at Virgin Media have left thousands of people without home broadband. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyDgSL

Coronavirus: Does anyone have a working contact-tracing app?

Is Boris Johnson right to say that no country has a working contact-tracing app? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BFvfNe

Britain's 'blindingly cool' engineering innovation

Conceptual still-life photographer Ted Humble-Smith celebrates 50 years of world-beating technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31cBx1B

Barr’s Interest in Google Antitrust Case Keeps It Moving Swiftly

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Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ytm77x

Iran arrests men for 'selling babies on Instagram'

The children, one of whom was 20 days old, were allegedly being sold for between $2,000 and $2,500. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAQyje

Michael Hawley, Programmer, Professor and Pianist, Dies at 58

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Illegal lockdown parties hosted in online rentals

Revellers have hosted events at properties booked on Airbnb and Booking.com, an industry body claims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vie37s

Trump administration claims Huawei 'backed by Chinese military'

The US Defense Department has compiled a list of 20 firms it says are backed by Chinese military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ve4hn5

Olympus quits camera business after 84 years

Once a huge camera-maker, it is looking to carve off that part of its business and focus elsewhere. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NtcU94

Sorry, eBay and Uber. You’re Hated.

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Google Sets Time Limit on How Long it Will Store Some Data

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Google to auto-delete users' records by default

Search and location histories will be wiped after 18 months by default - but for new accounts only. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ve8g2S

Royal Navy's first crewless boat ready for testing

The first crewless boat is now ready for a trial alongside a Royal Navy warship later this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31cfx7e

UK allows Amazon to invest in Deliveroo

The CMA says the Amazon-Deliveroo deal will not adversely affect customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zZ7ZcE

Facial recognition to 'predict criminals' sparks row over AI bias

A university that says it can scan faces to predict if someone is a criminal has come under fire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dwcMQG

How to Dig Up Family History Online

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Twitch: Streamers call for a blackout to recognise victims of sexual and racial abuses

The streaming site says it takes accusations of sexual harassment seriously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YrSOC8

Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VcSogS

Calls Rise Inside Amazon to Address Racial Inequity

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Wrongfully Accused by an Algorithm

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Could search engines predict the spread of coronavirus?

Scientists are investigating a possible link between internet search terms and medical problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z6hzTs

George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AWCwIO

UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YqGUbK

Another Tweet From Trump Gets a Label From Twitter

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Facebook Loses Antitrust Case in Germany Over Data Collection

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Apple Announces New Privacy Features

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Didi Chuxing: Apple-backed firm aims for one million robotaxis

Didi Chuxing plans to have the self-driving vehicles operational by 2030. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37VuOuz

Twitter apologises for business data breach

The social media firm says personal information of business advertisers' clients may be affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VaRr8U

Facebook bans 'loot-to-order' antiquities trade

The move follows a BBC investigation into items looted in Syria and Iraq being sold on Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3en6Quq

Fines to be part of regulating social media, says Ofcom

The regulator's chief speaks to MPs about how Ofcom might regulate Facebook, Twitter and Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ASn8NB

Ex-Googler becomes China’s second richest person

Colin Huang prospered after leaving US company, thanks to his e-commerce business, Pinduoduo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YZN69L

Apple makes concessions to App Store developers

The tech giant will approve bug fixes to disputed apps and let developers appeal against its rulings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXKvx2

Japanese supercomputer, crowned world's fastest, is fighting coronavirus

The newly crowned Fugaku system is analysing droplet spread in offices and public transport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37VszXP

Square, Jack Dorsey’s Pay Service, Is Withholding Money Merchants Say They Need

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Shaadi.com: Dating site removes skin tone filter after backlash

The site said the filter was "not serving any purpose". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z2RLHQ

BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eoRiqc

Foreign tech workers affected by Trump visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VaFpfN

Creating an online course 'changed my life'

Lockdowns have created a boom in demand for online teaching and a host of new courses is meeting that need. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YY7ic5

Apple Confirms Shift Away From Intel Chips in Macs

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Mixer: Microsoft abandons gaming app in Facebook deal

Mixer will close in a month's time, with partners being offered similar deals on Facebook Gaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3el1tfg

Apple Mac computers make jump to its own chips

The firm will now custom-design the chips that power its future desktop and laptop computers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dlxYJ7

Tech Goliaths Act Like Davids

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41 Cities, Many Sources: How False Antifa Rumors Spread Locally

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YouTuber Syndicate denies sexual assault claims

Two former partners of Syndicate, real name Tom Cassell, shared their stories over the weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hTIaM6

Japanese Supercomputer Is Crowned World’s Speediest

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The North Face and Patagonia boycott Facebook ads

The North Face and Patagonia have joined a campaign calling on firms to halt Facebook advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NjYlo7

Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app

The Republic's health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zWZqPG

Trump campaign rejects TikTok bogus bookings claim

A teen social media campaign claimed to have caused a lower-than-expected turnout at a Trump rally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dldd03

Joseph Gordon-Levitt on beating lockdown online

The actor was just three weeks into filming a new TV show when it was shut down due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXsgHX

Online eating disorder 'trigger' crack-down call

Social media firms need to do more about harmful eating disorder content, say campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bx9u20

Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?

A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30WDIq6

Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones

The new "exposure notification" tool is part of an update to iPhone and Android operating systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nc5JSo

Coronavirus: What went wrong with the UK's contact tracing app?

After months of work the UK has ditched the way its current coronavirus-tracing app works. So what went wrong? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BkyQAi

Katie Hopkins permanently suspended from Twitter

Twitter says that, unlike a previous ban, Ms Hopkins has been removed from the platform for good. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V2tb8S

Apple's annual developer showcase overshadowed by app row

The run-up to its developer conference has been marked by a revolt from its developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hI31Cf

After 15 Years, Apple Prepares to Break Up With Intel

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Social Media Giants Support Racial Justice. Their Products Undermine It.

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Apple 'not told' about UK's latest app plans

Apple says the UK government has not spoken to it about plans to develop a new "hybrid" tracing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37HzPGZ

EA says Fifa 21 will be the 'most authentic' yet

The hugely popular franchise is expected to take full advantage of the power of next-gen systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30X2ExJ

The Last Of Us Part II: Grim but great

The follow-up to one the last decade's biggest games arrives - and pushes the envelope again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dhR6HE

Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

A misleading video with a fake CNN caption posted by the US president is tagged by Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NcCTRO

Two Gamers Played The Last of Us Part II. They Were Blown Away.

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A Former Google Executive Takes Aim at His Old Company With a Start-Up

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Australia cyber attacks: PM Morrison warns of 'sophisticated' state hack

The government and institutions are under threat from a "sophisticated" actor, PM Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hHcppB

Twitter Labels Trump Tweet About ‘Racist Baby’ as Manipulated Media

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Have we become too reliant on Big Tech firms?

Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple have done well during lockdowns, but are they getting too big? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37FICct

Facebook removes Trump ad over 'Nazi hate symbol'

The tech giant says a campaign ad featuring a red triangle used in Nazi Germany violated its policy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37FZcsA

Big Tech Zeros In on the Virus-Testing Market

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Where Black Lives Matter Protesters Stream Live Every Day: Twitch

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How Social Media Has Changed Civil Rights Protests

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Big Tech Zeros In on the Virus-Testing Market

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Spotify signs DC superheroes for podcasts

DC characters such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman may star in new story-led podcasts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ADc0UF

Amazon 'thwarts largest ever DDoS cyber-attack'

The company's cloud-computing division says it fended off a flood of data over a three-day period. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fCoASW

UK virus-tracing app switches to Google-Apple model

The Apple-Google design has been promoted as being more privacy-centric. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fxZN2j

Police taking 'excessive' data from mobile phones

The UK's data protection watchdog warns victims may be deterred from reporting crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30SQMg4

Apple Rejects Facebook’s Gaming App, for at Least the Fifth Time

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TikTok makes moves into education market

Bespoke content from English Heritage and the University of Cambridge will be available on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBstsV

US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d9BiGT

The tech adding atmosphere to empty sports stadiums

The coronavirus pandemic means sporting events having to take place behind closed doors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37Dfq5I

Last of Us Part 2: Creators say diversity in games ‘essential’

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell speaks to the director and lead actor of 2020's most anticipated video game from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d8f6ND

Dating apps, video games and TikTok: The digital activists boosting Black Lives Matter

How algorithmic activism and online video are shaping a movement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fu8EBY

Justice Dept. Urges Rolling Back Legal Shield for Tech Companies

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Coronavirus: Health minister says app should roll out by winter

Lord Bethell says the coronavirus-tracing app is "not a priority" and has no firm launch date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N8E4Ss

Abuse and threats aimed at wheelchair user over faked photo

The woman in a viral meme which mocks her wheelchair use appeals to people to think before posting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fD61h9

The Internet’s Most Censored Space

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Apple accused of 'hostile' app fee policies

A clash with a new email app-maker has stirred up developer discontent against the tech giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y9VJ2f

Amazon faces backlash over Covid-19 safety measures

Workers are unimpressed by new tech and the retail giant faces a lawsuit over Covid-19 policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dbOueC

D.O.J. to Urge Rolling Back Legal Shield for Tech Companies

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Election 2019 pledges of UK broadband speeds and costs

The coronavirus pandemic has tested web access for workers and children connecting from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3frnr0e

Tackling the Unsolvable Problem: The Bottomless Email Inbox

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The I.P.O. Comes Roaring Back in the Pandemic

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Europe pushes ahead with 'dune buggy' Mars rover

Airbus-UK wins a contract to advance the design of a robot for the Red Planet with four big wheels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YyR4WI

Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PnkYv

Now You Can Opt Out of Seeing Political Ads on Facebook

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