Brushing: When Amazon packages arrive that you didn't order
Zoe Kleinman looks at the sneaky way some sellers are trying to boost their products on Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36nTP21
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Currys PC World apologises after gift cards wiped
The company is still assessing how many customers may have been affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VhmIGO
Zoom boosts sales forecast as pandemic drags on
The pandemic has transformed the fortunes of the video conferencing firm, once a niche tech name. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qeL9TJ
China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington
Beijing has introduced tough new laws which restrict the export of "controlled items". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mpFGHx
How AI is helping rural African farmers
An AI-backed mobile app is helping farmers in rural areas gain critical information for their crops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VllDhp
Using tech to prevent car theft in Cameroon
A Cameroon startup is using mobile and satellite communications to track down stolen cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39wtscb
Facebook and Google 'complicit' in Vietnam censorship
Rights group Amnesty has accused Facebook and Google of increasingly blocking criticism and dissent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lnQYKT
Facebook News will pay UK outlets for content in 2021
Starting in January, Facebook will pay UK publishers for some - but not all - of their content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpMymA
Why shops are going over to the 'dark' side
Some retailers are converting stores into mini-distribution hubs in response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mkFqD
DeepMind 'solves diseases science mystery' with AI
The advance is expected to accelerate research into a host of human diseases, including Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vgk7gz
Microsoft files patent to record and score meetings on body language
Facial expressions and how long staff speak for would contribute to a score given to a meeting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qecWUl
Italy fines Apple €10m over iPhone water-resistance claims
Italy's competition authority has fined Apple €10m for misleading claims about the iPhone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37pPif7
Ransomware halts classes for 115,000 Baltimore pupils
Baltimore County public schools shut after a cyber-attack knocks lessons offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fMyQt4
Could Cornwall see a Lithium-ion battery revolution?
British Lithium is prospecting in the county to find economically viable seams of the element. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mmT5jx
Zappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire
Tony Hsieh led online retailer Zappos, acquired by Amazon, and helped transform central Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o3GGkP
Utah monolith: Has the mysterious metal object disappeared?
Utah officials and images on social media suggest the shiny desert structure has been taken down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qa8Zjt
Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward
The cut-off date of September for the installation of new equipment is earlier than expected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36hnzhg
The tech allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home
Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qmLST0
Robot does yard work and security, plus other tech news
Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ftLpZ
How green and profitable are e-scooters?
Wayne Ting, chief executive of e-scooter firm Lime, says there's room for improvement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JibCyJ
Algorithms: Public sector urged to be open about role in decision-making
Officials must understand limits of computer models and risks of bias, government advisory body says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39hZLM5
Balenciaga to unveil new collection in video game
The fashion house is following rivals in finding innovative ways to showcase their lines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fIgM2Z
Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over cyber attack
Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over the cyber attack on the club last week that forced them to shut down their systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fGaYHe
Your data and how it is used to gain your vote
How much is really known about the data bought by political parties, and how it is used? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lkwcfn
Utah monolith: Internet sleuths got there, but its origins are still a mystery
The metal monolith sits deep in a desert easy to get lost in, so officials did not reveal its location. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37b5wZ9
Why are Scottish ministers selling a superyacht?
The 25m vintage yacht was found in storage at the nationalised Ferguson shipyard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/366nqgw
New rules to limit Google and Facebook's market power
The two tech giants account for around 80% of the £14bn ($18.7bn) spent on online advertising in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37d39Fb
The photographers capturing buildings and biscuits in 3D
Photographers are scanning landmarks in stunning 3D detail and putting them on the internet. Why? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3maWS3p
Rural broadband: Where has all the money gone?
Network and service providers ask why the government's £5bn for rural broadband has been slashed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m95FCI
TikTok sale deadline pushed back to December
A new plan for a sell-off of its US assets has been submitted to the US government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39hbp9W
AWS: Amazon web outage breaks vacuums and doorbells
Smart-home owners are left without service as an AWS outage breaks device functionality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fA3pCb
Cho Ju-bin: 40 years jail for South Korean chatroom sex abuse group leader
South Korean Cho Ju-bin ran a group which blackmailed girls into sharing sexual videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nYz8zK
The Last of Us 2 wins big at Golden Joysticks
The breakout post-apocalyptic game that's won praise for its writing and acting took home six prizes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nWwhaw
Edith Whiskers: How an imaginary gran got millions of Spotify streams
The strange story of a chart topping cartoon nan and her TikTok success. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/366RqZB
Why don't Facebook and Apple like each other?
Relations between the two companies are at an all-time low. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39h0GMQ
Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts
Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m83PCa
Gigabit broadband: Watered-down plans a 'kick in the teeth'
Now the aim is to reach 85% of homes in the UK with gigabit broadband speeds by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nT8Cb2
TikTok offers feature to avoid seizure triggers
It is designed to protect people with photosensitive epilepsy from potentially harmful content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J99rO7
Phone addiction not driven by notifications, study finds
Users check their phones automatically, like a smoker would light a cigarette, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l5E6sD
YouTube suspends US news channel for Covid 'cure'
The right-wing channel has been favoured by President Trump in recent days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l6Z6PE
‘My electric car is helping to power my home’
OVO Energy's trial allows some electric car owners to turn their vehicles into mini power stations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nUfFAd
AliExpress: India continues to ban China apps amid standoff
The ban comes even as the two neighbours are in talks to ease border tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nUwds2
Bookstagram: Influencers sharing their passion for reading
Reading influencers grew in popularity during lockdown as people fell back in love with books. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fwauU5
How sunshine can make the railways greener
The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fwrzNF
Brain imaging technology designed for babies
Scientists demonstrate a scanning device that will make it easier to study the brain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JbRe21
Elon Musk becomes world's second richest person
The tech billionaire overtakes Bill Gates after Tesla shares soar on S&P acceptance from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37297Jb
Amazon Sidewalk comes to UK
The service uses other people's broadband to build a neighbourhood network for its devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39icxdD
Streaming payments 'threaten the future of music,' says Elbow's Guy Garvey
Elbow's Guy Garvey tells MPs that "musicians can't afford to pay the rent" with streaming royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/360pnLu
Egypt singer Mohamed Ramadan faces lawsuit over photo with Israelis
Mohamed Ramadan is accused of "insulting the Egyptian people" with the images from a Dubai party. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fvS3PG
How to 'disappear' on Happiness Avenue in Beijing
A group of volunteers trying to avoid surveillance cameras took more than two hours to walk 1km. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39pcbSz
Director Tristram Shapeero apologises to Lukas Gage after unmuted comments
Tristram Shapeero has apologised publicly to Lukas Gage after making comments about his apartment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ag7WZ
Huawei ban: UK networks breaking new law face big fines
The Telecommunications Security Bill bans the involvement of Huawei in the UK's 5G mobile network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HvryNF
Disabled children's names revealed in Bristol City Council email
The email revealing hundreds of names of children was sent by Bristol City Council. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fsxXFQ
The Lilium Jet makes a vertical take-off
The Lilium Jet makes a vertical take-off in a test flight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ja5gRN
New aircraft spy opportunities amid aerospace woes
Start-up firms target regional routes around the world with quiet, cheap electric aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33cx4w3
Apple's security chief charged with bribery
The company's head of security is charged with planning to swap iPads for gun permits from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ftsWwx
Snapchat Spotlight to pay users $1m a day for viral hits
Its new Spotlight feature will use an algorithm to recommend "the most engaging" posts to a user. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nKp3WY
TikTok star, 16, becomes first to hit 100m followers
Charli D'Amelio hit the record just days after becoming involved in a row over a video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UQFODJ
PlayStation 5: Amazon investigation over missing consoles
Some users received kitchen equipment or pet food instead of their anticipated consoles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/398wAeo
Smart doorbells 'easy target for hackers' study finds
UK watchdog Which says consumers are at risk of having their home networks compromised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/371DlM9
Covid-19: China pushes for QR code based global travel system
QR codes - bar codes that can be read by mobile phones - have been used in China during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J3Ors5
Manchester United hit by cyber attack but say fan data safe
Manchester United reveal they have been hit by a "sophisticated" cyber attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Vk67H
Satellite to measure shape of the world's oceans
It may look like a dog house in space, but Sentinel-6 will make the most precise map of ocean height. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Zcmkm
Cheltenham family tragedy turned into Linda & Joan video game
A programmer is telling the story of "the worst year of his life" through an interactive video game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UQDRHm
Google: Garage owner takes on tech firm over fake reviews
A car salesman says he felt "helpless" when the tech giant refused to delete damaging comments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35QCG0Q
Could these headphones give you a better night's sleep?
Lara Lewington looks at some of the latest wearable sleep devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35VgZNh
The film crews being directed from a continent away
The pandemic has led to a big rise in remote filming, with directors miles away from the set. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36YOE7R
iPhone 12, Pixel 5 and Mate 40 Pro cameras put to the test
BBC Click puts four of the latest phones - including the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5 - to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35UbVZe
ICYMI: Piano playing in surgery and Covid safety robots
A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KjzIJR
Dutch journalist gatecrashes EU defence video conference
Daniel Verlaan joined the meeting after the Dutch defence minister posted login details on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nKzWZa
Trump Twitter ‘hack’: Dutch police question researcher
A security researcher claims he accessed Donald Trump's Twitter account by guessing his password. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pO6IKw
Iconic 'Goldeneye' telescope to be shut down
The iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico is to be dismantled, officials announce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IRZXq6
OneWeb satellite internet company is officially reborn
Now owned jointly by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate, OneWeb formally emerges from bankruptcy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KuLRfn
YouTube adds ads but won't pay all content-makers
YouTube says ads will now appear on videos from small-time creators - but they won't get a cut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lSrsP8
UK's National Cyber Force comes out of the shadows
It will use offensive capabilities to counter threats from terrorists, criminals and hostile states. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ISREuz
Magnetic spray could aid drug delivery and other news
Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pI7fxz
How Instagram helped me cope with cancer
Gabrielle Livingstone felt alone and scared knowing her dad was not going to get better. She set out to support others affected by parents with cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35MhyJb
YouTube, Facebook and Twitter align to fight Covid vaccine conspiracies
Fake news about vaccines could hamper the effort to end the pandemic, says a fact-checking group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lNRKSw
Pope Francis: Vatican investigates Brazilian model Instagram photo like
A Vatican spokesperson tells the Guardian newspaper the "like" did not come from the Holy See. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nIbUhs
Facebook's Instagram 'failed self-harm responsibilities'
The NSPCC says a fall in takedowns of graphic content put children at greater risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lM9fCA
Wands revive memories of the smart home dream
Lights, heating and fridges were all supposed to be internet connected, but it never really happened. Why? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pKKIjO
Buzzfeed to take over Huffington Post
The deal will bring together two of the world's most high-profile digital media firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UGCTgT
Home-testing kit for breast cancer wins Dyson prize
The device uses AI to analyse urine samples and detect disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IJZS8q
Fortnite returns to iPhones via Epic and Nvidia GeForce Now tie-up
Nvidia's game-streaming service is working on an iPhone version of Fortnite, despite the app's ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YdDar
How Sidney Powell inaccurately cited Venezuela’s elections as evidence of U.S. fraud.
By BY LINDA QIU from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3kSzCFW
Wirecard scandal: German MPs question ex-boss Braun
A criminal case is under way in Germany's biggest post-war accounting scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lNFJMH
How Sidney Powell inaccurately cited Venezuela’s elections as evidence of U.S. fraud.
By BY LINDA QIU from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3lLLN8D
Climate change: Can sending fewer emails really save the planet?
UK officials are reportedly considering asking us to stop sending "thanks" emails - but why? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ffFIii
Paul Hollywood: Trolling Bake Off finalists 'disgusting'
The show's judge hits back at people on social media who attacked finalist Laura this week online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36I45Ba
PS5 launch day delivery delays and row over who is to blame
Huge demand for the new PlayStation, coupled with its size, means pre-orders may not arrive on time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lNxNLv
ComparetheMarket fined £17.9m over competition law breach
Contracts meant getting the best home insurance deals was not as "simples" as its adverts suggest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IKzquR
How electric cars are charged and how far they go: your questions answered
We answer your top questions on electric cars - on charging, on range and on battery life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UErm1m
No, the Army didn’t seize a German server showing a Trump landslide.
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UDOpt4
Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'
The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IPAJcb
Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices
Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HfaeML
Local officials rebut 3 dead-voter claims by the Trump campaign.
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3pRpmBs
G.O.P. officials refused to certify Michigan ballots over issues that are fairly common.
By BY MAGGIE ASTOR AND KATHLEEN GRAY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KlIBTn
Election misinformation often evaded YouTube’s efforts to stop it.
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32WJM1M
G.O.P. officials refused to certify Michigan ballots over issues that are fairly common.
By BY MAGGIE ASTOR AND KATHLEEN GRAY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3kJr8AK
Election misinformation often evaded YouTube’s efforts to stop it.
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3nzKcTR
Backlash to Twitter's disappearing tweets feature
Twitter has said it will look into user concerns over self-deleting tweets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kJvvfc
Giuliani peddles election conspiracy theories and falsehoods.
By BY LINDA QIU from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3pIk7DM
MeowTalk: Alexa developer’s app to translate cat’s miaow
The technology listens to miaows and includes feline emotions like happy, sad or hungry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KljH6k
No, the Army didn’t seize a German server showing a Trump landslide.
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HdLu7B
How to Have a Fully Remote Family Thanksgiving
By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HaWmTw
Apple Halves Its App Store Fee for the Smaller Companies
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3pDdfaU
Apple slashes commission fees to developers on its App Store
Those who earn less than $1m this year will see their commission charge halved in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pMz5ZR
Endangered species: Gunshot detection technology deployed
The project uses audio recordings and AI to identify where a gun was fired from. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Nk9Ss
Coronavirus: Head of NHS Test and Trace Dido Harding self-isolating
Baroness Harding tweeted she was alerted by the NHS app to stay at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IRkyuU
Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan
The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pBVn04
Trump fires cyber-security agency chief
Chris Krebs' reportedly angered Trump by running a website debunking election misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IJxrqU
Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident
Vincent Reffet was part of the Jetman Dubai team, and performed airborne stunts around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35GGykW
Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin hits three-year high as investors jump in
The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38SM6eg
Can tech really keep our teenagers safe online?
Smart technology using artificial intelligence is looking to keep youngsters safe online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lKzoSj
Gaming and friendship apps: How I beat loneliness
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to young people about how they got through it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IP5RIR
C.E.O.s of Facebook and Twitter get questioned by lawmakers on election misinformation.
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3lDRNQQ
Tech’s legal shield draws substantive scrutiny.
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3fbrsHs
Republicans home in on bias complaints.
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32OZ5cP
Rupert Grint breaks Sir David Attenborough's Instagram record
Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint racked up a million followers in just over four hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38OgBSw
Republicans home in on bias complaints.
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32OZ5cP
Facebook and Twitter's chiefs get grilled again
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey face questions about how their platforms handled the US election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32SGkpf
A website funded by right-wing groups gains followers with debunked voting fraud claims.
By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3pK34Sb
If Mark Zuckerberg repeats himself, don’t be surprised.
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UNryvz
Amazon launches online pharmacy service
It will sell prescription drugs initially in the US, with discounts for Prime users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pK5DDN
Twitter’s chief, Jack Dorsey, is likely to face particular ire.
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3pEaMgz
Twitter’s chief, Jack Dorsey, is likely to face particular ire.
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3nvnwEf
Disappearing Tweets? Twitter Now Has a Feature for That
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38MQonn
Shoppers warned against buying cheap electronics online
Some third-party sellers on Amazon, Wish and eBay are selling "extremely dangerous items". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pFxvJc
TikTok adds tougher parental controls
The app lets adults limit what children can search for and prevent strangers from seeing activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Pfimn
Don’t Fear the Robots, and Other Lessons From a Study of the Digital Economy
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Ux129x
Huawei sells youth brand over tech restrictions
The Chinese communications firm said Honor had been under pressure to find suppliers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kzcmfX
Radio France Internationale publishes obituaries of people still alive
Public radio station RFI says a "technical problem" meant the obituaries were published prematurely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Ny91d
Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic
The filing by the home rental web site offers a closer look at the loss-making firm's finances. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pyFWWs
What to Expect in Tuesday’s Hearing With Zuckerberg and Dorsey
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3pAcLCh
Elon Musk's personal fortune rockets after eventful week
The billionaire has had an eventful few days and now Tesla is to be included in a major US index. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35A61MM
Zuckerberg and Dorsey to be quizzed by Senate following Biden vote victory
Facebook and Twitter's chiefs are being quizzed by senators again, and it's Democrats they now fear. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UC55Ba
Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills
With live venues closed and much filming on hold, celebrities are finding new ways to entertain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f6Yati
Airbnb Reveals Falling Revenue, With Travel Hit by Pandemic
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ptz9xc
Trump has amplified voting falsehoods in over 300 tweets since election night.
By BY LINDA QIU from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3lCqCG7
NHS Covid-19 app suffers 'blue screen' glitch
Many users report the iPhone version of the contact-tracing app gets "stuck" on launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32PWdwF
Fox News’s ‘partisan right’ audience on YouTube is dropping, researchers say.
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IJjcC4
Kamala Harris: Facebook removes racist posts about US vice-president-elect
Democrats have criticised the social network for not doing enough to remove hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32MU2tK
A former right-wing media creator on how a ‘different reality’ became so prominent.
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3lCaWTa
Trump has been planning for years to make losing look like a win.
By BY JIM RUTENBERG AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3lDdiBh
Coronavirus: How to host a Christmas party on Zoom
Businesses have planned online events including wreath-making and murder mystery parties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pAPUqc
Capcom hack: Up to 350,000 people's information stolen
Up to 350,000 customers and staff could have had their information stolen in a ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lCs0bJ
How AI is helping lung cancer patients in Covid-19 era
A ground breaking study using artificial intelligence is taking place at a London hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H5kPd3
Covid-19: Stop anti-vaccination fake news online with new law says Labour
New laws should make social media companies take down false posts about vaccines, Labour says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pvbL2A
Would UK be ready for a new petrol car ban in 2030?
The BBC understands the government is set to announce it will bring 2040's ban forward by a decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f9XmUN
The Hot New Covid Tech Is Wearable and Constantly Tracks You
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UxaWb0
Video games 'good for well-being' says University of Oxford study
Gamers who played titles for longer reported feeling happier than those who did not. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35zN6BQ
Inventors design high-tech helmets for Covid protection
For two months, Yezin Al-Qaysi has been riding the Toronto subway wearing a huge black "mad helmet". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f0HVOx
Amazon apology over Northern Ireland error
The company told a customer in NI he could not watch a programme as it was only available in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H6VUG0
Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas
The eye-watering cost of delivering a fibre network to rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38NytwL
New EU drive to remove extremist web content
The EU aims for a deal this year to force the immediate removal of "terrorism propaganda" online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pr8j8R
Fraudsters 'targeting Christmas online shoppers'
Buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, banks say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eWjjq9
Social media: How can we protect its youngest users?
A psychologist says parents need to provide their children with "digital resilience". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Urn1yI
A scheme to hand Trump electors in state legislatures is highly unlikely to happen.
By BY TRIP GABRIEL AND STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35vqlPs
How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?
Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CRPlF
A scheme to hand Trump electors in state legislatures is highly unlikely to happen.
By BY TRIP GABRIEL AND STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JXXJGa
Trump Administration Gives TikTok More Time to Reach Deal
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UrVrkB
Here’s how often election fraud has come up on right-wing radio talk shows.
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36wjTah
Here’s how often election fraud has come up on right-wing radio talk shows.
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36wjncl
Coronavirus: North Korea and Russia hackers 'targeting vaccine'
Tech giant Microsoft says it has detected cyber-attacks aimed at vaccine researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GXSpS4
DoorDash Reveals I.P.O. Filing
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH AND PETER EAVIS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35rvasV
Beware of this misinformation from ‘Stop the Steal’ rallies this weekend.
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UoTt4x
YouTube cancels Rewind video amid pandemic
The video platform says it would be wrong to produce its annual Rewind video during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GWPSYj
Kickstarter replies to complaints from seven years ago
The crowdfunding site accidentally replied to reports from 2013, opening old wounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IzCxG0
No, Dominion voting machines did not delete Trump votes.
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3f31oOv
Call of Duty: A balancing act between old and new
The boss of Call of Duty speaks to Newsbeat about the new game and its Warzone integration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UoVq0Q
Robots to take on more supermarket tasks
Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eS7Nw1
Coronavirus: The gamers spending thousands on loot boxes
An expert warns young people have been hit by "the perfect storm" of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3poLoer
Ticketmaster fined £1.25m over payment data breach
More than nine million people may have had their details stolen in the 2018 cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pkmYmt
Robot mimics human eye contact and other tech news
BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Dcl8g
TikTok lives to see another day in US
US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw
One America News spreads debunked elections claims.
By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38C9lsN
One America News spreads debunked elections claims.
By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3lqtDZL
No, the ‘Pallets Full of Ballots’ song is not true.
By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2K2szh4
Twitter says it labeled 0.2% of all election-related tweets as disputed.
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3nje5Yj
AirBnb glitch cancels trips after deactivating user accounts
A system error during "routine maintenance" cancelled bookings for hosts and users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UlNgGC
No, there is not a lot of good evidence behind the Trump suits.
By BY ALAN FEUER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IuDvDH
Newsmax courts Fox News viewers with election denialism.
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