Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir faces fresh charges over 2015 merger
South Korean prosecutors indict Lee Jae-yong on alleged stock and accounting fraud over a 2015 merger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lBNjuf
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Zoom revenues skyrocket as profits double
The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared with last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YRjmg4
Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content
Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lxexCt
Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia
The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DhBl7V
Facebook Could Block Sharing of News Stories in Australia
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32KSNdo
Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft
The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lzayFi
TikTok Deal Faces Complications as U.S. and China Ratchet Up Tit-for-Tat
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND ANA SWANSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32IxIjV
Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up
Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34PT3L8
Google-Facebook ditch plans to dock giant data cable in Hong Kong
The US government had expressed concerns that China might steal data carried by the cable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31KRQCV
TikTok to 'strictly' obey China's tech takeover law
New rules mean Beijing could block the sale of the app's video recommendation engine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ENqH9d
Tesla Autopilot detects speed limits and green lights
The new update is available to drivers in the US with Autopilot activated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QGdZfe
Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final
India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QzYB3W
Sir Isaac Newton's notes among Cambridge web gallery 'treasures'
Cambridge University Library adds high-resolution images of its collection to a free culture site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34OmpcQ
The airline founder building Asia’s next super app
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into banking, music and e-payments to help tackle the travel slump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31HAbMf
Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace
Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdp94k
The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg
TikTok Deal Is Complicated by New Rules From China Over Tech Exports
By BY PAUL MOZUR, RAYMOND ZHONG AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3hGZS5g
Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain
Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G9niSV
Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?
Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EN8etf
Apple removes Fortnite developer Epic from App Store
The move is the latest in a row between Apple and Fortnite creator Epic over in-app payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jtpT8F
Santander hit by online banking outage ahead of holiday weekend
The hitch comes ahead of the August bank holiday and the day millions receive their monthly salary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hJh620
Why Does Walmart Want TikTok? Looking to China May Explain
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QvIELY
In Bid for TikTok, Microsoft Flexes Its Power in Washington
By BY KAREN WEISE AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EHqxQG
NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks
The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3loGTP9
Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for TikTok's US operations
US retail giant Walmart is the latest firm to bid for the Chinese video sharing app's US operations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3huTz4y
Mini robo-surgeon performs mock surgery and other news
BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b29Snb
Mobile users still "ripped off" by operators says Which?
Some customers are still paying full price for contracts even after they paid off expensive phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hChqiK
Elon Musk to show off working brain-hacking device
Neuralink is working on ways to connect the human brain to machines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31A1FDu
Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?
The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hOeuQt
What if Facebook Is the Real ‘Silent Majority’?
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31ySBi1
TikTok Holocaust trend 'hurtful and offensive'
Users have been uploading videos pretending to be Holocaust victims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31y9gCr
Facebook says Apple ad-blocking settings could halve revenue
In the upcoming iOS 14, apps have to explicitly ask users' permission to collect and share data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EmGuw1
Apple Fortnite players left behind in new update
The new season of Epic's popular game does not - and will not - appear on any Apple devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32unN1l
Intel Slips, and a High-Profile Supercomputer Is Delayed
By BY DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32wMA4O
TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms
Kevin Mayer is leaving after two months at the video-sharing app at the centre of US-China tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32tqnVo
TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer Resigns
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EFodcO
US election 2020: Twitter suspends accounts sharing poll message
They are behind a viral meme posing as a Black Lives Matter protester who now backs Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hvSeut
Warning over 'dangerous' DIY beauty trends on TikTok
Teenagers have posted videos of supposed teeth-whitening, lip-plumping and mole-removal tips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EjI4id
YouTube video removals doubled during lockdown
The firm says it took down more videos than ever when automatic systems did more of the work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34G4m8F
The Lesson We’re Learning From TikTok? It’s All About Our Data
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YzwRB1
Did Messi really send his Barcelona transfer request by fax?
A short history of fax, why Messi had to use Spain's burofax system and some more fax facts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D0YETl
New Zealand stock exchange halted by cyber-attack
Relatively simple DDoS attacks knocked trading offline on Tuesday and Wednesday, NZX says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EAKiti
What’s a Palantir? The Tech Industry’s Next Big I.P.O.
By BY CADE METZ, ERIN GRIFFITH AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YC3NZr
Spreadsheet error delays Scottish hospital opening
A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CYOYst
What’s behind the US’s proposed WeChat ban?
The billion user social networking app can also be used for shopping, gaming and other activities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jgaBE5
Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies
No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32pP595
How TikTok’s Talks With Microsoft Turned Into a Soap Opera
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34y7QK9
Chinese phones with built-in malware sold in Africa
The malicious code could sign owners up to subscription services without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32m0I0R
Apple can block Epic's Fortnite but not Unreal Engine
The ruling, which protects Epic's Unreal Engine tool, holds until a full hearing on 28 September. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Eg2FE8
Ant Group, the Alibaba Payment Affiliate, Files to Go Public
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2D0tcVg
With Hacks and Cameras, Beijing’s Electronic Dragnet Closes on Hong Kong
By BY PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2D0lJWe
Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy
The social media giant says it's preparing legal action after being ordered to block access in Thailand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QnIQgk
To Fight Apple and Google’s Grip, Fortnite Creator Mounts a Crusade
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QnICGg
Why are clothes sizes so erratic and can they be fixed?
New apps use your phone to record your dimensions and recommend what size to buy at shops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lb99Vr
Carmakers urge FTC to fight Qualcomm ruling
Carmakers and tech firms warn prices of 5G devices and connected cars will rise if action isn't taken. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yu79hh
TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Ban
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND ANA SWANSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34oFKRA
Facebook agrees to pay France €106m in back taxes
The social networking giant has also agreed to pay France 50% more tax for 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aSsfdX
TikTok calls Trump ban ‘political’ in lawsuit
President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3leF2MQ
Climate change: Removing CO2 could spark big rise in food prices
Technologies that remove CO2 from air could drive up food prices five-fold in parts of the world from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hpPWN7
TikTok Sues Trump Administration
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND ANA SWANSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32oZiTn
'Creepy men' message women on Scrabble Go app
Men, believed to be romance scammers, are approaching women via the chat function of the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Exi02A
BTS's Dynamite shatters YouTube records - and heads for UK number one
Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FSnRjT
Bletchley Park: New crisis for code-breaking hub
The chief executive of the Bletchley Park Trust says it is struggling to survive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CUOh3p
Trump's postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter
The platform flagged the president's tweet and said it could "dissuade voters". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aPuYou
Fortnite Apple row: Microsoft backs Epic in court filing
The Xbox company has declared support for the Fortnite-maker as it battles Apple's "monopoly". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lnvYFs
Floating caravans: Tech for socially distant holidays
From caravans that can go on land and water to a kit that can convert your car into a motorhome. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aRrFgx
The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech
Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CSIrQ1
Twitter Flags Trump Tweet for Dissuading Voting
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3aP6njL
TikTok to launch legal action against Trump over ban
President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hkHhvu
Palantir, Tech’s Next Big I.P.O., Lost $580 Million in 2019
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3gmfVno
Jeff Wilke, Amazon’s Chief of Consumer, to Retire Next Year
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3l83xLm
Driving test website crashes as bookings resume in England and Wales
The website for tests in England and Wales crashes on the morning of relaunching following the lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yl5wlZ
Facebook Braces Itself for Trump to Cast Doubt on Election Results
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32coj43
Ofcom broadband compensation scheme in record payout
Providers who joined a compensation scheme paid £20.7m in the last six months of 2019 says Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YmT1pO
Uber ex-security boss accused of covering up hack attack
Joseph Sullivan has been charged with obstruction of justice in the US over a 2016 data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9rd3M
Robo-chameleon tongue's high speed grab and other news
BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3huQiCx
Cuties: Netflix drops promotional poster after controversy
A promotional image for an award-winning new film showed young girls posing in skimpy outfits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j2upuD
Call of Duty: The twins who 'stole' grandad's internet now playing for millions
Bradley and Matthew Marshall, (AKA Skrapz and Wuskin) on the Call of Duty World Championships. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34kBGBC
News publishers fight tech giants for better deals
Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l3RPl1
Chinese tech giant Alibaba moves to placate Trump
The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ErKzOQ
Stress, burnout and redundancy: Tough times in IT
More staff working from home means more work for IT staff, but many face uncertainty over their jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hgsYbf
Mark Zuckerberg Questioned Under Oath in F.T.C. Antitrust Inquiry
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Efc9z8
Ann Syrdal, Who Helped Give Computers a Female Voice, Dies at 74
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3aJiAqj
Former Uber Security Chief Charged With Concealing Hack
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3l1SfIH
Lyft suspends service in California over employment row
Both Uber and Lyft face a Friday deadline to change business practices in California. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aMkqXd
Uber and Lyft Threaten to Shut Down in California
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2E9bz60
How Kamala Harris Forged Close Ties With Big Tech
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI, STEPHANIE SAUL AND KENNETH P. VOGEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3hgOhcG
AirBnB bans all house parties worldwide
The home-sharing firm threatens legal action against guests or hosts who violate the ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FC3bfH
QAnon: Facebook takes action on conspiracy groups
Facebook removes and restricts thousands of groups and accounts dedicated to promoting the conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32cocFk
Queen's 'uphill battle' to stop Trump using songs on social media
The band have "repeatedly taken issue with the Trump campaign" about videos featuring their hits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3higboP
A-levels: Ofqual's 'cheating' algorithm under review
Those implementing it "did not understand what the maths they had typed in meant", one expert says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3heIwfD
Online news means some TV bulletins may disappear
There may be just one daily national bulletin on regular TV in 10 years' time, Fran Unsworth says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34hfrwE
Mukbang: Why is China clamping down on eating influencers?
The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDSrcm
Airbnb puts stock market launch back on the table
The online booking firm had plans to publicly list before the coronavirus struck earlier this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDHJ5F
Airbnb, a ‘Sharing Economy’ Pioneer, Files to Go Public
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2CGmKT1
Facebook Removes 790 QAnon Groups to Fight Conspiracy Theory
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2FxYB24
Trump Says Oracle Could ‘Handle’ Owning TikTok
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3g5VyuI
Apple first US company to be valued at $2tn
The tech giant reaches the milestone just two years after achieving a $1tn stock market valuation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gbtsyd
Apple Is Worth $2 Trillion, Punctuating Big Tech’s Grip
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3kZqErt
Apple helped make 'top secret' iPod for US government
A former Apple engineer says the modified iPod secretly recorded data using hidden extra hardware inside. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j0NPjz
Spotify goes down around the globe
The popular music streaming service could not play any songs for more than an hour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hd8sIy
Protect Your Privacy and the Environment While Upgrading Your Gear
By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/328PIDE
Phones could detect drinking over legal driving limit
By tracking how people walk, they were able to detect the owner's blood alcohol level. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kYhr2y
Facebook 'danger to public health' warns report
A study from an activist group suggests health misinformation was viewed 3.8 billion times in the past year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l1jvH2
Virtual time machine: ‘I can watch my life from 2019’
Lucas Rizzotto has built a "time machine" based on how he recorded life in 2019 with smart glasses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kWRTD2
Big Tech’s Domination of Business Reaches New Heights
By BY PETER EAVIS AND STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Yh0RRT
Hands-free driving could be on UK roads by spring
The government is consulting industry on technology which can take control of a vehicle at low speeds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3haFclD
Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US
Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CD6eDg
How Your Phone Is Used to Track You, and What You Can Do About It
By BY JENNIFER VALENTINO-DEVRIES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Q60uoO
Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia
The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j5S0uv
Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth
Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iMHQP0
Amazon Sticks With Office Expansion Plans in New York and Elsewhere
By BY KAREN WEISE AND MATTHEW HAAG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/318rSJ6
What Is QAnon, the Viral Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theory?
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34aYbcg
How developers are using mobile games to help save the planet
Developers behind huge mobile games are encouraging players to think about the environment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aySYMu
Fortnite: Epic files new injunction against Apple
Fortnite-maker Epic Games now says it faces a total ban from Apple. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FAVqqw
Newsbeat has been investigating how social media is being used to sell drugs
Police say social media bosses would do more if it was their children dying from drugs bought this way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ea2Sbm
Uber and Lyft Consider Franchise-Like Model in California
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ayzIig
Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game
The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/323rMBI
Tracking down three billion litres of lost water
Pinpointing a leaky pipe is difficult, so water firms are deploying thousands of sophisticated sensors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h9jcrt
Donald Trump joins TikTok rival Triller
The president has published four videos but has only 11,000 followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kSdj45
Trump Administration Widens Huawei Dragnet
By BY DAVID MCCABE AND RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EcEfdY
Trump’s Attacks on TikTok and WeChat Could Further Fracture the Internet
By BY ANA SWANSON, PAUL MOZUR AND RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YagMRR
Huawei: US tightens restrictions on Chinese giant
The actions will stop the firm buying computer chips made using US tech, even if made abroad. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E3E3xY
Coronavirus Doctors Battle Another Scourge: Misinformation
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/311alT9
The algorithms that make big decisions about your life
From insurance and healthcare to social media and policing, algorithms are used all around us. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/346cdvE
Google says Australian law would put search and YouTube at risk
The tech firm is fighting efforts to make it pay for local media content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h7qc8f
What makes China's social media apps so unique?
Stephen Beckett looks at some of the popular social media apps you might not have heard of. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PW6e4v
Robot boat completes three-week Atlantic mission
A UK uncrewed ocean-going vessel provides a glimpse of the future of robotic maritime operations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hbMtSB
Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'
They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iQsqJN
Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children
After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PYjHc4
You May Not Know This Pandemic Winner, but Your Tween Probably Does
By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3g02FVy
Dropshipping: The hustlers making millions from goods they never handle
Dropshippers buy cheap products from China and then pay internet celebrities to promote them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31ZzpcB
The black women in tech coding the future
The Black Codher Bootcamp, the first of its kind, will train 50 women to become software developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PWUWwY
Tea at the Ritz soured by credit card scammers
Scammers posed as hotel staff to trick customers into handing over payment information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ath7Ec
Debunking 3 Viral Falsehoods About Kamala Harris
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3av6rFk
Pinterest Employees Demand Gender and Race Equality
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3kIUZdH
How Apple’s 30% App Store Cut Became a Boon and a Headache
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31X9Qsm
Debunking 3 Viral Falsehoods About Kamala Harris
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3gZF2NY