Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US
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William English, Who Helped Build the Computer Mouse, Dies at 91
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Pe9jMM
Twitter hack: Florida teenager arrested
A teenager has been arrested over the hijacking of high-profile Twitter accounts in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30jlTkp
Florida Teenager Is Charged as ‘Mastermind’ of Twitter Hack
By BY KATE CONGER AND NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Xh4uqp
Microsoft Said to Be in Talks to Buy TikTok, as Trump Weighs Curtailing App
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND ANA SWANSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ffa42U
I Tried to Live Without the Tech Giants. It Was Impossible.
By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CZuNe2
Coronavirus: Scotland developing its own contact-tracing app
It follows the failure of an NHS-branded app in England, which was trialled on the Isle of Wight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PeqTQJ
Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news
Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/338fYAt
Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam
Twitter says employees were tricked into handing over credentials to the cyber-attackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33b04Fg
Twitter bans ex-KKK leader David Duke
He was permanently suspended for repeatedly violating Twitter's "hateful conduct" rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/313EL62
Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores
The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfPZe3
League of Legends European Championship cancels Saudi deal after backlash
Fans of the esports league say they were right to highlight Saudi Arabia's human rights record. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xfh6yj
The Economy Is in Record Decline, but Not for the Tech Giants
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI, KAREN WEISE, JACK NICAS AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30eTE69
Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram
They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XelXzL
Amazon, Facebook and Apple thriving in lockdown
Apple and Amazon saw sales surge during lockdown, while the number of Facebook users jumped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D3F3ll
What you need to become an internet streaming star
Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30dZEMv
Hackers post fake stories on real news sites 'to discredit Nato'
Researchers say articles on genuine sites were replaced with ones that matched Russia's interests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3397vNi
Covid-19: Tracing app released for NI
Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to have a contact tracing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P7ejmf
Grilled by Lawmakers, Big Tech Turns Up the Gaslight
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BJv2cv
Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants?
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pb2lby
Five key moments from the big tech grilling
The heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google faced accusations of bias and unfair competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fePsrw
Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time
The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ge9Kme
TikTok launches £54m fund for European creators to make videos
The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DjHf8d
‘This Is a New Phase’: Europe Shifts Tactics to Limit Tech’s Power
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/39Cuth6
Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand
The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s
Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot poised for launch
The one-tonne vehicle will search for signs of Martian life and prepare rocks to send home to Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X81UDa
Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power
The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gbQQMR
Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps
A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dcw5Sx
Don’t (only) blame Congress if this hearing goes off the rails.
By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DgDAYC
Congress Doesn’t Get Big Tech. By Design.
By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3hGSwOC
The C.E.O.s will testify remotely, using Cisco’s Webex videoconferencing.
By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ge8i36
Coming up: The C.E.O.s will face lawmakers at 1 p.m. Eastern.
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What to expect from the hearing.
By BY CECILIA KANG, JACK NICAS AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2D0Ccth
TikTok blasts 'copycat' Facebook as US starts probe
The Chinese-owned firm pens a fierce defence of its role in the US as it faces fresh scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fhrCvm
Big Tech’s rivals are speaking out ahead of the hearing.
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/39Dd5IS
Bezos gets his first experience in the hot seat.
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3fb82ke
There are many investigations into the tech companies. Here’s where they all stand.
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2X6VO64
Today’s hearing has echoes of Bill Gates, 22 years ago.
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/307Er6U
Here’s what to expect from the hearing.
By BY CECILIA KANG, JACK NICAS AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3gc0yij
Google offers refunds after smart glasses stop working
The North Focals smart glasses will lose all special features, but customers will get refunds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30aeUu0
How to Fight Against Big Tech’s Power
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/39Oo1Ut
Wiley permanently suspended by Twitter over anti-Semitism
Twitter was accused of inaction and delay over anti-Semitic remarks posted by the music star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D17RLb
Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media
Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39zvMNQ
Madonna's Instagram account flagged for spreading misinformation
The pop star was censured for sharing a video about a coronavirus conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DkpYeP
A Handbook to Today’s Tech Hearing
By BY JACK NICAS, DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI, KAREN WEISE AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3135WxY
Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos
The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hFdD3N
'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England
A website offering £50 bike repair vouchers from the government did not work for about four hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/335fD1u
Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker
The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CWOLpE
How much power does tech 'big four' have?
Regulators are scrutinising Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. How much power do the 'big four' hold? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3359Sk4
Bringing Mars back to Earth
An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/308Ohp8
Reprimand for Wish over nipple tassel ad on BBC recipe app
The ASA says adverts that appeared across Google and BBC apps were likely to cause offence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39DpuMU
Tech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress
The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3gCqB
MacKenzie Scott donates $1.7bn since Amazon boss divorce
The charity donations by the novelist follow her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/309ORDg
Misleading Virus Video, Pushed by the Trumps, Goes Viral
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL AND DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CZowin
Technology conference CES going digital for 2021
The conference was one of the last to be held in-person in 2020 before pandemic hit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OZMMTQ
National Trust joins victims of Blackbaud hack
The charity says a database containing details of its volunteers and fundraisers has been affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30XpS4W
Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post
US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DgOnlO
Sainsbury's to try out virtual queuing system
A phone app will enable shoppers to avoid long waits in socially distanced queues outside stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jNybcj
Wiley: Rapper abuses Jewish critics on Facebook
The grime artist posts new inflammatory comments amid criticism over his previous anti-Semitic rant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YnU7j
Their Businesses Went Virtual. Then Apple Wanted a Cut.
By BY JACK NICAS AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3jLGOEj
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google Prepare for Their ‘Big Tobacco Moment’
By BY CECILIA KANG, JACK NICAS AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BByuG1
Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall
The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f7MfK2
Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery
Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X40c5A
Could a headset train your brain to relax?
A headset that can measure your brain's reaction to images could improve mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1enEe
Facebook takes the EU to court over privacy spat
The social media giant says EU investigators have unnecessarily demanded sensitive information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fc2l5K
Wiley: Anti-Semitism row prompts 48-hour Twitter boycott
Public figures join a protest aimed at alleged "inaction" over posts by grime music artist Wiley. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/302WwmJ
Garmin services returning after alleged cyber-attack
The popular GPS brand appears to be partly up and running after a weekend-long outage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f5rI8W
Fortnite's British teenage millionaire: One year later
Jaden ‘Wolfiez’ Ashman from Essex is the youngest esports player ever to win a million dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30TKBXH
How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets
Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f2pS8M
Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus
The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WYEiRe
Wiley: Priti Patel probes Twitter and Instagram delay in removing 'appalling' posts
The home secretary says anti-Semitic posts should be taken off Twitter and Instagram more quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OWsryN
Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows
The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f3zznE
Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC
Don’t Ban TikTok. Make an Example of It.
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZYhUtk
No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage
The video-call boom means that, months into the pandemic, it is still hard to buy many webcam models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jFxmCp
3D hand tracking wristband and other technology news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hD3TXI
Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products
A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39po34V
Blackbaud Hack: Aberystwyth university's data attacked in global hack
Aberystwyth University has told students that "no bank account or credit card details were taken" from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Qheb5
Garmin smartwatch users cannot get hands on data
The firm has not yet confirmed whether it was a ransomware attack, as many are reporting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eXlmsn
QAnon: TikTok blocks QAnon conspiracy theory hashtags
TikTok has blocked hashtags relating to QAnon conspiracy theory, but videos about it remain on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eXUc4C
Blackbaud hack: More UK universities confirm breach
More than 20 universities and charities confirm they lost data in the ransomware hack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WTwuAd
Intel's next-generation 7nm chips delayed until 2022
The chip-maker is exploring contingency plans following delays developing its future chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39oQ7Fr
How a Tech-Funded Think Tank Influences Global Antitrust Regulators
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CzjNE0
Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay
The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30D6muy
Shopify: The tech giant you may have never heard of
Canada's Shopify provides websites for other firms looking to sell online and it is expanding rapidly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZVwlhE
UK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space
The UK says the Russian satellite launched "a projectile with the characteristics of a weapon". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WQ7YA3
Halo Infinite Xbox Series X trailer divides fans
Some were disappointed by the game's graphics, but there was praise for a new grappling hook weapon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WLl4ys
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland contact tracing app to launch next week
Northern Ireland will be the first part of the UK to have a contact tracing app from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D2arjG
Halo Infinite: Studio hopes to 'get it right' for Xbox Series X
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer and head of 343 Industries Bonnie Ross speak to the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WP4uxT
Blackbaud Hack: Universities lose data to ransomware attack
At least five UK universities and one in Canada were affected by attack on a cloud computing provider. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fW7MXl
Google Takes Aim at Amazon. Again.
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OM9heU
Apple co-founder sues YouTube over Bitcoin scam
Steve Wozniak says the reliance on algorithms to stop such scams is not working. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CFpbp0
University of York: Hackers who stole data get ransom payment
The firm that manages data for the University of York confirms it was the victim of a cyber attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLygyT
Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages
The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jzPxcq
Facebook: Trump posts misleading ad using Ukraine photo
The US president posts an ad purporting to show violence in the US - but the image is from Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WHRmKz
India coronavirus: Online classes expose extent of digital divide
The pandemic has forced education to move online, but many students are struggling to cope. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OPQUWA
China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth
The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jABx2u
China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq
Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD
Premier League club almost lost £1m to hackers - report
A Premier League club was close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ON2dyP
Tesla growth continues despite economic upheaval
The resilience of Elon Musk's electric car maker is in contrast to rivals, which have seen sales plunge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Fbpuq
OneWeb: Minister overrode warning about £400m investment
MPs will probe a £400m investment in the satellite firm after a top civil servant warned of financial risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30wXsic
QAnon: What is it and where did it come from?
Twitter has announced a crackdown on a fringe conspiracy theory. What is it all about? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZN9Ueq
Apple digs in over its App Store fees
Firm says its sales cut is similar to other online stores and less than publishers give up offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jxQli0
The Amazon Critic Who Saw Its Power From the Inside
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32Lnotg
Slack makes EU antitrust claim against Microsoft over Teams
Work messaging platform Slack says bundling Teams in Office 365 gives Microsoft an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OQ26Cg
Slack Accuses Microsoft of Illegally Crushing Competition
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30B3vCn
Your Trusty Maps App Can Help You Navigate the Pandemic
By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3fRNsGD
Elon Musk briefly becomes fifth-richest person
Tesla’s soaring share price means Mr Musk also gained the option of accessing $2.1bn worth of stock. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Fp3h6
Facebook and Instagram to examine racist algorithms
It says it has listened to concerns that its products and policies do not treat everyone equally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Blyvhb
QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory
The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLVvsF
Twitter Takedown Targets QAnon Accounts
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CSb13J
Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery
Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32NxlGF
US report accuses China of 'digital authoritarianism'
It says the US is on the brink of a precipice where it could lose control of the digital sphere. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39hE5hd
Facebook labels Trump and Biden posts on voting in US 2020 election
The social media site has faced criticism for not doing enough to tackle misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eQ9c4k
Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China
A hidden message about Hong Kong has led to a game being taken offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bhscen
Huawei: UK 'not strong-armed' by US into 5G ban, says Raab
Mike Pompeo says UK took "sovereign" decision to exclude Chinese firm out of its national interest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bmr1uk
Major Security Flaws Found in South Korea Quarantine App
By BY CHOE SANG-HUN, AARON KROLIK, RAYMOND ZHONG AND NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3fRhJ8K
Apple's 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers
The "zero climate impact" promise covers both its own operations and those of its suppliers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZJZqN0
Twitter hack: Exchange 'blocked 1,000 Bitcoin transactions'
Currency exchange Coinbase says it prevented about $280,000 of bitcoin reaching hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hpQVwH
Rapper Logic signs exclusive deal with Twitch
He says he'll use the platform to help fans "unwind and laugh and smile". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WG05NH
Coronavirus: The stress of leading a start-up through the pandemic
Finding investors is the key for start-ups and during the pandemic that has become harder than ever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hlCmdy
Coronavirus: Harmful lies spread easily due to lack of UK law
MPs say the government must publish a draft bill to tackle online harms by the autumn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30uEKrr
Customised 3D printed masks: A more comfortable fit?
A research project is looking at how to make bespoke masks which could benefit health workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39cmgjx
TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash
Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OISRUx
Google Promises Privacy With Virus App but Can Still Collect Location
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZNCvR4
Google Promises Privacy With Virus App but Can Still Collect Location
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32JoFke
UK music fans snap up 65,000 cassettes in 2020
Cassette sales have doubled year on year but still represent a "tiny fraction" of music sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jmVFF1
Delivery giant to hire 10,500 amid UK online shopping surge
Germany's Hermes says it will invest £100m in the UK after a surge in online shopping during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jp1sK8
Linkin Park take action after Donald Trump retweet
A video featuring the band's song In The End, shared on Twitter, has since been disabled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Clk6A
Uber drivers launch legal battle over 'favouritism'
A union wants the company to be more transparent about how the data it collects affects drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fM3BNY
TikTok 'not under Chinese government's thumb'
A senior company official tells the BBC that it would refuse any request for data from China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32zWswl
Google Pixel Buds: 'Hissing' bugs those with good hearing
Several wearers have complained of "hissing" and distortion in Google's premium earbuds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WAxaKN
More Resignations, but No Sign Yet of a Change in Gaming Culture
By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3hjLbVd
TikTok's UK headquarters in doubt amid US pressure
Uncertainty over the Chinese video sharing app comes as tension mounts between the UK and China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30l82Zy
Apps help orthopaedic patients prepare for surgery
The coronavirus pandemic has meant healthcare systems having to delay non-emergency surgery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZM6j0t
Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations
Russia's representative in the UK also dismisses suggestions of interference in British politics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZDYoSH
Email charges: 'They've got you over a barrel'
Ofcom say it is concerned some people are "not being treated fairly" in email address charges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B8TH9W
The Addenbrooke's Hospital app giving patients who cannot talk a voice
The hospital-developed program lets ill patients who cannot speak the chance to interact with staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DWYXP9
Can this high intensity interval bike boost your workout?
The bike uses interval training to optimise your exercise, but what is it like to use? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hhgeRv
Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada CEO's assistant charged with his murder
The body of Fahim Saleh was found decapitated and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fGWyWz
Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems
The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hdaOqq
Hackers Tell the Story of the Twitter Attack From the Inside
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3fFJ79w
F.T.C.’s Facebook Investigation May Stretch Past Election
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3fEjaHf
Teens ride hired Tees Valley e-scooters on A19
A government pilot of hired e-scooters is being trialled across the Tees Valley area. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eGbRxo
Twitter hack: 130 accounts targeted in attack
Two days after the hack, Twitter says it is still checking if private data was compromised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OxRic1
Beetle-mounted camera streams insect adventures
Researchers have developed a tiny lightweight video camera that can be carried by a beetle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezFII5
Germans hand police too much data, court rules
Several laws should be rewritten to better protect people's privacy, the constitutional court says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CjdSm4
Airbnb Was Like a Family, Until the Layoffs Started
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZBN0qn
US tech and film 'collaborating' with China - Barr
Such dealings with Beijing risk undermining the liberal order, the US attorney general says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezUzCm
British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn
British Airways is permanently grounding its jumbo jets which are nicknamed "the queen of the skies". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ez3vaV
Netflix warns of slowdown after subscriber surge
The company has already added nearly as many subscribers as it did in all of 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OwX3qq
Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'
Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ow1h1v
Coronavirus: TikTok deletes 29,000 rule-breaking videos
But the short-video app says it has seen "low levels" of coronavirus misinformation this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BaBtVI
UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases
Despite rising unemployment numbers, some sectors are still seeing a demand for new workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/394DjUt
Research robot helps with housework 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/32s8isy
What sort of future does the conference industry have?
Running conferences was a giant business before Covid-19, now the industry is looking for a new direction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OxckaK
Twitter hack: FBI investigates major attack
Hackers managed to hijack official accounts of high-profile US figures in an apparent Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B56zOk
Twitter Struggles to Unpack a Hack Within Its Walls
By BY MIKE ISAAC, SHEERA FRENKEL AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3h5wXXO
The Benjamin Netanyahu Twitter hack that never was
Politicians and celebrities have had their accounts hijacked but not, apparently, Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B4dU0z
How Our Reporter Fought ‘Doomscrolling’
By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3fAumEN
Wayfair: The false conspiracy about a furniture firm and child trafficking
It's gone global, and involves a US-based furniture company and unfounded allegations of human trafficking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyyYdt
Vodafone calls for 5G auction to be scrapped
It cites the need to strip out Huawei equipment coupled with economic uncertainty as reasons from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30l4S8h
Twitter hack: What went wrong and why it matters
The social network may have secured accounts, but it could still face aftershocks from the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gXX8zE
Coronavirus: Russian hackers target Covid-19 vaccine research
The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jbBA4z
'Almost certain' Russians sought to interfere in 2019 UK election - Raab
The UK government publishes a report on a leaked document used by Labour at the 2019 general election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30aT34k
Russia 'interference' report to be published
The intelligence watchdog will give its findings on alleged involvement in an election and the Brexit vote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30haOPj
Airbnb Says Its I.P.O. Plans Are Back on Track
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