Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34W9e8D
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Adobe Flash Player reaches the end of its life
The browser plug-in that brought rich interactivity to the early web is retired. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3naKMac
Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q
Hacked home cams used to livestream police raids in swatting attacks
The FBI issues an alert saying offenders have sometimes spoken to police via breached smart devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rIlJP7
Ticketmaster fined $10m for business 'intrusions'
The US Department of Justice says the firm unlawfully tried to "choke off" a competitor's business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pBfmLB
Apple executes New Year's Eve apps purge in China
The tech firm removed about 46,000 apps in a day to meet a 31 December deadline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n3lB96
TikTok faces legal action from 12-year-old girl in England
An English court rules the girl can remains anonymous over claims TikTok misuses children's data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aWqu1F
German Automakers Are Charged Up and Ready to Take on Tesla
By BY JACK EWING from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/3naLRPj
Hogmanay drone swarm lights up Scottish skies
Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WVysjl
Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK
The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Z8Fv3
UK internet use doubles in 2020 due to pandemic
Openreach said the rise was driven by live sport, gaming and working from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JB73jG
Los Angeles to offer vaccine record on iPhones
Los Angeles County will offer a digital record of vaccinations in the Apple Wallet app on iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34SXCUc
Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic
US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o3N63K
Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next
The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rDP50R
Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US
The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pxhQKX
Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?
The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzS74s
Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'
Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rHgv63
Deepfake queen prompts 200-plus complaints to Ofcom
Viewers described the Channel 4 programme as "tasteless" and "disrespectful". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hrBKnF
Cassette sales double in a year with Lady Gaga best-selling album on tape
Figures released by record labels' association BPI show that vinyl sales also grew. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aSs2cH
Brexit deal mentions Netscape browser and Mozilla Mail
Experts suggest officials saved time by copying and pasting text from old legislation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hsWOKs
LG makes shift to Mini-LED television tech at CES 2021
The innovation should deliver better images to TVs at the lower end of the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jvj1LC
Ratatouille musical: Stars join show that was cooked up on TikTok
Adam Lambert and Tituss Burgess lead the cast for a show that was cooked up by fans on TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mSuq5D
Tyne and Wear Metro drivers use virtual reality to test trains
The computer-generated images give drivers a virtual tour of the controls and layout of the cabs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o3P98g
Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk
A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nReSR3
The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Qgcfk
Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aPE3ja
Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?
Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w1ec1N
Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT
Covid lockdown helped teacher Holly King-Mand realise her dream
Holly King-Mand began giving English lessons online and now has nearly 60,000 social media followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38KEedc
Chinese games billionaire dies 'after poisoning'
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37S33o8
KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer
The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3htscbV
How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020
Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WS6uEQ
How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020
Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WS6uEQ
Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly
Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M9QBHZ
SolarWinds: Hacked firm issues urgent security fix
Flaws in its Orion software left companies such as Deloitte and Intel exposed to cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38ESOD0
SolarWinds: Hacked firm issues urgent security fix
Flaws in its Orion software left companies such as Deloitte and Intel exposed to cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38ESOD0
Hackers threaten to leak plastic surgery pictures
The Hospital Group has confirmed that patient photos are being held to ransom by hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rtuhJk
Nuro set to be California's first driverless delivery service
Nuro's autonomous vehicles will take to the streets as early as 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WF0DTo
Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics
The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kyo7XN
Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KPsbmo
Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards
BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aFJdOW
Deepfake queen to deliver Channel 4 Christmas message
Channel 4 will use deepfake technology for its alternative to the traditional Christmas broadcast. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34ExxYN
Doctor Who Christmas special to be offered in 4K HDR on iPlayer
The Queen's Christmas Broadcast will also be broadcast in the higher quality format. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mOJBwK
DeepMind's AI agent MuZero could turbocharge YouTube
The successor to AlphaGo is being used to create a more efficient type of video compression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KUJvGv
SolarWinds Sunburst: UK data watchdog issues hack alert
President-elect Joe Biden has also vowed that the US will respond to the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pniZ7B
Twitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover
The social media giant previously allowed President Trump to inherit Barack Obama's followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WEp9UT
Crypto-currency firm Ripple charged by US watchdog
If the lawsuit is successful, it could set a precedent for the regulation of crypto-currencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38wVrXc
Putting a jetpack to the test
Spencer Kelly meets Richard Browning, the founder and chief test pilot for Gravity Industries Ltd. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38vnNBi
Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal
Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WL3aeF
France bans use of drones to police protests in Paris
A top court backs privacy campaigners and calls for an immediate halt to drone surveillance in Paris. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34CxEEb
Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters
E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WHc11b
Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery
The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34AP1oO
Viral 'butt-less' pyjamas ad sparks confusion
Web users have questioned why the adverts are being targeted at them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38rKBSq
Signal: Firm claims to have cracked chat app's encryption
The details explaining how Cellebrite had done so were quickly removed from its website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rnWXU7
SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'
Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WE07ow
Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'
Twitter's policy on the infringement of copyright is used to muzzle critics, activists say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ
UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets
More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wCG5e
Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mJmqnw
How tech can just about save Christmas Day
Thanks to technology, a remote Christmas doesn't have to feel like an isolated one. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wfYtG
Facebook child abuse detection hit by new EU rules
A new ban on the scanning of private messages is hampering child protection efforts online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37E0yWh
Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship
Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KF0AEq
Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’
NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KKB8gC
'Gaming helped me learn tactics for HK protests'
For some young protesters in Hong Kong online gaming tactics have mirrored real life activism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h48mUz
US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach
The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ar408E
'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JdditO
Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?
BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wcdob
US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo
US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nM24LX
US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events
US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34rA2O0
SolarWinds: UK assessing impact of hacking campaign
The SolarWinds attack was "very large-scale digital espionage", according to a former cyber-security boss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LQCmHV
Chinese drone and chip makers added to US banned list
The Chinese manufacturers face restrictions on the technology they export from the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nJyCpu
Cyberpunk 2077: How did the release go so wrong?
It was meant to be the biggest game of 2020 - but it's been pulled from stores and players refunded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37w7Taz
OneWeb satellite company launches into new era
The broadband network owned by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate sends up 36 new satellites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34oNBxv
Millions struggling to pay phone and internet bills
Ofcom calls for industry to do more to support customers who are struggling financially. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3an3Lvf
The AI blob opera and other technology news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34rwQC5
US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'
The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3myGKIa
Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs
A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34lWEPQ
Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury
The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mwnHy4
Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout
The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37uqqE3
Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store
Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rfxBIj
Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas
Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nuQOU3
Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices
US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nul7u1
Facebook and Instagram disable features in Europe
The company says some of its messaging features may need to be adapted to comply with EU rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kxad84
Google's Fitbit takeover approved by EU
Google has promised not to use Fitbit data for advertising, for customers in Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mtj87J
People's Energy data breach affects all 270,000 customers
The data stolen includes individuals' names, addresses and some dates of birth but not bank details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37uiF14
One in four UK homes 'can access 1Gbps broadband'
Many in towns and more rural locations across the country are still struggling on really slow connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ntZzh5
IT error blamed for missing Welsh Covid-19 cases
Public Health Wales warns IT maintenance has led to "significant under-reporting" of cases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39mlLFD
Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000
The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gWbFwW
Dancing starling spectacle solves power cut mystery in Airth
Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38fyrvX
Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit
Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gRnqEU
E-scooters: What are the rules and can they be safer?
Trials of rental e-scooters have been taking place in the UK, but there are still safety concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oWp7ne
Facebook pours fuel on Apple privacy row
A long-running row over tracking user data for ads escalates as Facebook goes on the offensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gUo4l9
Trump Twitter ‘hack’: Police accept attacker's claim
Victor Gevers was acting ethically when he guessed the president's password, "MAGA2020!", police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mCIOG
WhatsApp rumours fear over BAME Covid vaccine take up
Conspiracy theories are blamed for reluctance among ethnic minorities to take Covid vaccine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WoeJbu
Pornhub sued by 40 Girls Do Porn sex trafficking victims
Victims allege that Pornhub's parent company Mindgeek knew of the allegations but ignored them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34lqjst
Huawei: Uighur surveillance fears lead PR exec to quit
The former editor-in-chief of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation had worked there for six months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p0OS5I
Uber fined over withholding sexual assault records
The taxi app firm argues releasing the information would be a violation of victims' privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3fFzQ
Coronavirus creates boom in digital fitness
Fitness apps saw a spike in sign-ups from users exercising during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/387Vrwz
MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37lQHUR
Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements
The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oW8OqG
SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious
The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qUS70B
EU reveals plan to regulate Big Tech
Facebook, Google and others face yearly checks and limits on what they can do with users' data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nnSazE
Twitter fined £400,000 for breaking EU data law
The firm acknowledges it failed to notify the regulator of its 2019 data breach within the required time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3acBMhH
Snapchat: Young people targeted in Crimestoppers safety campaign
The mum of a boy who bought lethal drugs on the social media app welcomes a Crimestoppers campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37gMi5Q
SolarWinds Orion: More US government agencies hacked
The list of known victims is growing, as SolarWinds says about 18,000 customers may be affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/389AMbs
Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps can now work on older iPhones
Apple has updated its earlier operating system - but the apps' developers will have to make changes as well. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Krg3b0
Rappers dominate YouTube's top 2020 UK music videos
The streaming giant has announced its most viewed music videos in the UK this year from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34b5gbQ
EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants
Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oRUlfo
How AI could increase IVF treatment success rates
Artificial intelligence is being used in a trial to help select suitable embryos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34d3tU2
A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests
Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37iIDV2
Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK
Ofcom would also be able to fine services huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3yIKc
Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout
The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nlDBfZ
US regulators open privacy probes into tech giants
The data collection review into firms including Facebook and TikTok comes as regulators step up action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ac9XpG
Apple forces apps to display what they do with data
Apps on all of Apple's app stores will now have to reveal what data they collect and what it is used for. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LswPac
Pornhub removes all user-uploaded videos amid legality row
The adult site has removed all unverified uploads as it battles accusations of illegal content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oNpe4s
Timnit Gebru: Google and big tech are 'institutionally racist'
The AI academic at the centre of a race row at Google speaks to BBC News. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/386jrAt
Google outage: YouTube, Docs and Gmail knocked offline
Users around the world were unable to access applications including YouTube, Gmail and Docs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nueXd2
Cyberpunk 2077 makers apologise for game glitches
Players are reporting performance issues and the game crashing on PS4 and Xbox One. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qU0yt0
EA to buy Dirt Rally-maker Codemasters for £1bn
Games giant Electronic Arts is set to acquire the British game-maker, beating an earlier rival offer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37ga55Z
US treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber attack
All federal civilian agencies are told to switch off a network tool exploited by 'malicious actors'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LAoG3J
How clean is the air in your office?
Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gKvreE
Electric Gamebox booths bring group gaming to the high street
Electric Gamebox lets small groups play video games projected on the walls of easy-to-clean rooms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gEhnDy
Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head
Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37cDb64
Subway customers receive 'malware' emails
UK consumers say they are receiving fraudulent emails, apparently from the sandwich chain's brand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gFTV8I
Oculus Facebook account row prompts German competition probe
Germany is investigating the tech giant for forcing VR users to use their Facebook accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qV21iT
YouTube lets users mute gambling and alcohol ads
Google says it will let users opt out of specific types of ads, starting with alcohol and gambling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gANRyx
Last of Us 2 wins big at The Game Awards
The action-adventure horror game took home seven awards at the ceremony. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3md2Uzw
Robot chef cooks and washes up and other technology news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m83TRu
Keanu Reaves on Cyberpunk 2077 and 2021 optimism
The actor tells BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue about his role in Cyberpunk 2077. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W6hNJw
Pornhub: Mastercard severs links with pornography site
The payments giant says an investigation has confirmed the presence of unlawful content on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m0w98I
US telcos ordered to 'rip and replace' Huawei components
The order is the latest US move against Chinese communications firm Huawei on security grounds from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33ZvFcU
Drone completes first freight flight to Isles of Scilly
The unmanned aircraft took an NHS supply box to the islands and returned with local produce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gBM3oL
Football star Griezmann severs ties with Huawei over Uighurs
Antoine Griezmann ends a sponsorship deal with the Chinese firm over claims of surveillance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n8vRxJ
Disney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises
The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n9cuEP
Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone
Scenes from the movie Prometheus inspired Network Rail to develop a drone that can explore caves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37O11Ei
Timnit Gebru: Google boss apologises for row
But Sundar Pichai does not admit she was fired or explain the circumstances of her departure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mcxA48
Coronavirus: NHS Covid-19 app starts offering self-isolate payments
Users of the app in England and Wales can now apply for £500 if eligible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gFs48P
Media and tech firms join forces to tackle harmful Covid vaccine myths
A coalition of news and tech companies join forces to tackle harmful Covid vaccine misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/372UUN3
Co-op facial recognition trial raises privacy concerns
It was used to catch shoplifters but has raised concerns about mass surveillance in stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VXdKz4
Google fined £91m over ad-tracking cookies
France's data privacy watchdog said it was the largest fine it had ever issued. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gFHFW4
Cyberpunk 2077 a 'warning' about the future
Newsbeat talks to the inventor of the Cyberpunk series as the video game version launches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37O6MSl
Cyberpunk 2077: The story behind the video game
The creators of the highly anticipated title reveal their inspirations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33YHj7z
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey donates $15m for income support
Jack Dorsey's support for universal basic income programmes comes as US government aid has faltered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oAFgi3
Elon Musk's Starship takes to the skies
The US tech billionaire launches the latest prototype of his "Mars spaceship". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Zmuei
US election: YouTube to ban videos alleging widespread voter fraud
The world's largest streaming site said the ban would affect any posts uploaded from Wednesday from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VZAoqE
Facebook sued in US for 'illegally' crushing rivals
Regulators have asked the court to consider breaking up the firm, which owns Instagram and WhatsApp. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JG0pbX
Hundreds of thousands of Russian Covid patients named online 'by mistake'
An official blames human error for hundreds of Excel spreadsheets being uploaded to the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m6dNmG
Xbox game streaming confirmed for Apple iOS and Windows
After a high-profile row with Apple earlier this year, Microsoft finds a fix for its game streaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qGXq3A
Currys PC World agrees to honour Black Friday prices of cancelled orders
Shoppers said they had earlier been told to pay full price to re-order items cancelled due to a fault. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37SkTX3
Cyberpunk adds epilepsy warning after reviewer warns of seizures
A day ahead of release, a reviewer's seizure prompts changes to the hotly anticipated game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qIoxLp
European Medicines Agency hit by cyber-attack
The EMA, which is assessing two Covid-19 vaccines, launches a "full investigation" after the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37Smko8
Elon Musk moves Tesla to Texas in Silicon Valley snub
The billionaire tech entrepreneur said the state of California had become "complacent" with innovators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ut5IM
Beavers, burpees and bread: 2020's most-searched
Google has released the UK's most searched-for terms during a year unlike any other from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oDXijE
Pornhub bans user uploads after abuse allegations
The adult site makes major changes after it was accused of hosting rape and child-abuse videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33YQ0Pl
Judge blocks extradition of accused webcam hacker
A British man who told the FBI he accessed hundred of webcams should not face US charges, a judge rules from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36WF2f2
Tesla: German court halts factory plan over snake and lizard habitats
The electric carmaker has been clearing forest to make way for a 'Gigafactory' close to Berlin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VQioic
Uber sells off flying taxi unit
Elevate is the second business Uber has sold off this week as the company seeks profitability. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36YeSZF
Currys PC World asked to honour cancelled Black Friday sales
Shoppers say they are being charged full price to re-order products cancelled because of a fault. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33UW1MO
PayPal 'reward' email rapped for misleading
The message must not be sent again in the same form, rules the Advertising Standards Authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K8XDvm
How AI could help me navigate the street as a blind person
Blind reporter Lucy Edwards tests the iPhone 12 which can detect the distance of people and objects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36VqnB0
US cybersecurity firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored' attack
FireEye says tools used for testing clients' security have been stolen, without naming the culprits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37PHJhE
Apple unveils £549 over-ear headphones
The price and the handbag-style carrying case have raised eyebrows online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBQR1F
Facebook: Details of Mark Zuckerberg and Matt Hancock meeting released
The Facebook founder labelled the UK "anti-tech" and expressed concern over the government's tone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Q6RYj
Competition and Markets Authority plans tailored rules for tech giants
The Competition and Markets Authority wants to "shape the behaviour" of Google, Facebook and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Iqd7e6
Police raid home of Florida Covid-19 tracker creator
Rebekah Jones was fired from the Department of Health after accusing it of manipulating virus data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33WNb1o
China bans 105 apps including TripAdvisor
It is unclear why the travel app is included on the list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qCGISK
Australia to debate bill to make Google and Facebook pay for news
MPs will consider a "world-first" bill that would force Google and Facebook to pay publishers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VSXvDc
Japan to fund AI matchmaking to boost birth rate
Authorities hope artificial intelligence may be better at spotting successful potential couples. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LidtEM
Wimborne Militia in Facebook battle after accounts disabled
The group believes the social media giant has confused them with US militia groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qAzsaa
Covid: 'Xbox and PlayStation home-learning' for some pupils
Some don't have suitable computers despite a ministerial pledge no child would be "left behind". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VHDUpr
Encrypted messaging puts children at risk, CCE warns
The children's commissioner for England warns that encrypted message apps are a danger to children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mUToC9
So you want a career in computer games tournaments?
The first e-sports graduates are about to hit the jobs market, so was it worth the time and expense? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39U3DmG
Uber sheds self-driving cars to prioritise profits
Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qDNckw
Thousands back Timnit Gebru over Google 'sacking'
The scientific community has raised concerns about conducting research with technology companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gkXZey
School photo is viral internet meme, Adrian Smith finds
Adrian Smith discovered a photo of him taken when he was eight years old had a life of its own. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qJhnXF
Braintree electric car forecourt a UK first
Up to 36 cars can be recharged at the same time at the first purpose-built site of its kind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36XiyuJ
Pornhub: Mastercard reviews links with pornography site
The payment giant reacts after the New York Times publishes allegations about the pornography platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oprAGu
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: 'Machine-gun with AI' used to kill Iran scientist
Iran says Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was shot by a satellite-controlled weapon with artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mVmcur
Among Us: What makes this online game so popular?
The online multiplayer game has seen downloads soar in the last few months, BBC Click finds out more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lLDWap
Zalando boss to quit 'to prioritise wife's career'
The co-chief executive of Europe's largest online fashion platform is cutting short his contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lL5Ovj
The 'virtual nannies' looking after kids via Zoom
As parents have struggled with childcare this year, a number of tech firms are offering solutions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qAwDWE
Walsall construction firm targeted in cyber attack
Walsall-based RMD Kwikform says it is investigating the security breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a05nLt
'Virtual patient' helps train medics remotely during pandemic
The technology role-plays life-like medical scenarios so clinicians can still learn in the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lREoUh
Why Fnatic is giving fans a chance to part-own the team
Newsbeat talks to Fnatic boss Sam Mathews about opening the team up to be part-owned by fans from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39IsQR3
Quibi: Why did the video app go so wrong?
The BBC speaks to three Quibi content creators on the rapid rise and fall of the Netflix rival. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3omSDSX
Cameo: Celebrity video app boss says age of A-lister is over
The founder of a site where fans pay for celebrity messages says stars now attract niche followings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36F1TM0
Farne Island seal pup census carried out by drone
The drone pilot says his pictures suggest it is "going to be an amazing year for the seal pups". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qpPTWK
Tech Tent: Who wants a digital vaccine passport?
Rory Cellan-Jones explores the practical and ethical issues around digital vaccination records. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lECWoh
US turns up heat on China's biggest chip-maker
The US adds China's biggest computer chip-maker SMIC to a list of "Chinese military companies". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JrDiSl
A 3D-printed mini-rover, plus other technology news
Omar Mehtab looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lH8olU
Timnit Gebru: Google staff rally behind fired AI researcher
Timnit Gebru, a critic of some of the firm's policies, says she was dismissed over an internal email. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VJc2kt
Possible deal for arrested Huawei finance chief
The deal would let Meng Wanzhou return to China from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3omv905
Why our ageing social networks may need Tiktok
TikTok feels like the new kid on the block but it may have to stick by its stablemates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lCxcvq
Joe White: UK appoints entrepreneur as first tech envoy to US
Joe White will also act as consul-general to San Francisco when he takes on the role later this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39AK2Ia
Warner Bros' films set for simultaneous cinema and US streaming
Warner Bros says its 2021 films will be available to stream in US at same time as they hit cinemas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vzyywd
Volunteering my phone to research Covid-19 while I sleep
100,000 people are donating their smartphone power to scientists to help research into Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qrrUX5
Cyber-warning for festive shoppers
Online shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39JfO5I
Why Covid may mean more facial recognition tech
Facial recognition software is getting better at dealing with masks, making the tech more versatile. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g74DoE
Facebook sued for 'denying opportunities to US workers'
The Trump administration accuses the tech firm of favouring foreign workers in its hiring policy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Dpyg4
Future Zoom users will be able to smell the virtual coffee
Zoom boss Eric Yuan predicts that artificial intelligence will bring physical sensations to video meetings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Ckw3u
Web Summit: Facebook urges Biden to restore global internet
Facebook's head of global affairs Nick Clegg says it is now splintered along geo-political lines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JxOZXp
Google fired employees for union activity, says US agency
The US National Labor Relations Board files a formal complaint against Google over staff firings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33EGnVL
Covid-19: Facebook to take down false vaccine claims
The social media giant says it will delete content that promotes "imminent physical harm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mDB2p9
Broadband: Virgin to offer hyper-fast speeds in parts of Wales
Hundreds of thousands of people would have access to the faster service, the telecoms firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gc2QPi
How a robot inspired my ballet dancing
Quantum physicist Merritt Moore explains how robot technology helped her new sequences of moves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I5f7Zd
'Ditch high definition and new tech to fight climate change'
Scientists are urging people and firms to change the way they use technology to reduce emissions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33FdBEJ
Web Summit: Oculus co-founder talks China and military AI
He offers his opinion on why tech firms are reluctant to work with US military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qkPCEv
AWS Panorama adds employee monitoring power to workplace cameras
AWS Panorama adds a range of employee monitoring powers to existing workplace camera systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L2mNMT
Flaw allowed iPhone hacking remotely through wi-fi
The vulnerability has been fixed in an update since May this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36wFe4M
NHS Covid-19 and Zoom top Apple's iPhone 2020 app charts
The contact-tracing app was downloaded more times than TikTok and WhatsApp via Apple's store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mvieII
Deepmind co-founder: Gaming inspired AI breakthrough
The discovery is expected to advance medical research in treating disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37qK8zs
Spotify artist pages hacked by Taylor Swift 'fan'
An apparent Taylor Swift fan defaced the artist pages for Lana Del Ray and Dua Lipa, among others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mvlnIt
Web Summit: Stricter rules for technology companies
An overhaul of European regulations will make them far stricter for unsafe products and hate speech online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HYVVfs
Singapore approves lab-grown 'chicken' meat
The city state is the world's first country to approve Eat Just's "breakthrough" chicken nuggets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oc3UW0
Slack sold to business software giant for $27.7bn
The workplace messaging app's sale comes as the pandemic has increased the focus on remote work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3luexS8
The New ‘Nigerian Princes’ of hacking?
BEC hacking is one of the most common types of cyber-attack and experts say Nigeria is its epicentre. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lu7HMP
Qualcomm: Android phones to get 'lucky number' Snapdragon 888 chip
The Californian firm is launching its chip at a time of trade tensions between the US and China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36sbd5R
Facebook Oversight Board reveals its first cases
They include the removal of images of female breasts in a post about breast cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VmhwS7
Bitcoin peaks at record high close to $20,000
The digital currency has traded as high as $19,920.53, beating a record set in December 2017. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KVBoK2
Netflix content given age rating by algorithm
Staff watched and labelled films and series, then fed the data to an algorithm to generate an age rating. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KSqnJj
Spotify reveals 2020's most-streamed songs
The streaming giant reveals what its 320 million global listeners have been playing this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mqufiP
China refuses to apologise to Australia for fake soldier image
The retort came after Canberra demanded an apology over a fake image of a soldier killing a child. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qqWwbo
Online grooming: 'My modelling job turned out to be a gang rape trap'
The NSPCC said the coronavirus lockdown has created "a perfect storm" for online grooming abusers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39w9jmS