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Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4

Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bGSvJa

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3su00Kg

Cairngorms recreated in video game Minecraft

The initiative is designed to help young people find out how the Cairngorms national park is managed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bLhH1o

MyHeritage offers 'creepy' deepfake tool to reanimate dead

Genealogy firm admits some might find the controversial technology "uncanny or creepy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bGf4xx

TikTok agrees legal payout over facial recognition

The video site has agreed to a $92m settlement in a case over how it uses biometrics to track users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sxmCK6

Twitter unveils 'super follow' feature

The network will enable users to charge for extra content such as bonus tweets and newsletters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uCfDBp

Explore the Cairngorms - in Minecraft

The landscape has been recreated to help young people understand how to run a national park. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dMDic5

MLM schemes in the UK: The 'cult-like' beauty businesses in your DMs

Newsbeat hears from young women about their experiences working for multi-level marketing companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aV1LKv

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ssUPKK

Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bDZEKq

AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games

A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQ5PWa

Pokemon Go players banned for cheating

More than 5 million players have been punished for cheating, with 20% being permanent bans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJCe8T

Bill Gates: Bitcoin not for me, says ex-Microsoft chief

The billionaire said he preferred to invest in "companies that make products" such as vaccines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kpIfJ7

Drought hits Taiwan chip supply as Biden asks for more

Taiwan is one of the world's largest manufacturers of chips and the US wants it to speed up production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O4dRI8

Fake emails sent to MPs totally unacceptable - Lindsay Hoyle

The Commons Speaker hits out after an academic study tries to test MPs' responses to constituents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MrsLbe

Video Review: A Competition Puts S.U.V.s Through Their Paces

By BY TOM VOELK from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2q6Jtz4

Npower app attack exposed customers' bank details

The energy provider, owned by Eon, reports a breach to the UK's data watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MnM0Cq

Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQQHYo

Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military

Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37LoUwY

Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NVSpVS

'My campaign outperformed non-disabled influencers'

Disabled influencer Pippa Stacey says "brands are beginning to see our value". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uvqrRB

UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uwvXDu

GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s

US central bank payment system down for 'hours'

The crash came as the bank faces pressure to keep pace with changes fuelled by Bitcoin and other digital currencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQ5CSK

Palantir: NHS faces legal action over data firm contract

Controversial data-crunching firm Palantir's deal with the UK health service is under the spotlight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qU5ayN

Hyundai to replace 82,000 electric-vehicle batteries over fire risk

The South Korean carmaker is replacing batteries for huge numbers of Kona electric cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bvuXa6

Spot: Boston Dynamics condemns robot paintball rampage plan

The art project, which is using a quadruped Spot robot, has been criticised by maker Boston Dynamics from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qRU7WP

Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dFLsTA

BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders

Launched in the 1980s the Computer Literacy Project helped people understand the world of computing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qSYOzJ

Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sjXPJa

Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3szaOqL

Facebook and Google 'too powerful' says watchdog boss

The boss of the UK's competition watchdog says tech giants have too much share of the online ad market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pGBdRu

Google-linked smart city plan ditched in Portland

It is another blow for Alphabet-owned Sidewalk Labs which cancelled a project in Toronto last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bqjMzi

Spotify: Price rise 'could push users into piracy'

Prices have been anchored at £9.99 for years, and Spotify says the situation isn't likely to change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r040Sg

PSVR2: Sony unveils 'improved' PlayStation VR

The games giant says PSVR2 will feature a less-cluttered set-up and numerous visual improvements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qN7UxZ

Apple users targeted by 'mysterious' malware

Devices in more than 150 countries are infected - but researchers still do not know why. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3khxt7U

MWC Shanghai: Gadget companies gather for rare pandemic tech expo

New products include a phone that fully charges in 20 minutes and an under-screen selfie camera. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwVt2T

Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHRUYj

Spotify to expand into more than 80 new markets

The audio streaming company wants to extend its global reach to include more than a billion extra people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwLMBn

Covid in Scotland: Drones to carry Covid samples

The medical cargo is being carried up to 40 miles in hard-to-reach parts of Argyll and Bute. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3v4lL

Augmented reality art: Where your home becomes the gallery

How virtual artworks allow you to see anything from the sun to a giant spider in your own home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dKWO8O

Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJA5dD

Dating apps scam committed by criminal from inside prison

A recently reformed criminal shares how he ran romance scams to serve as a warning to others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dEkNXA

Is it worth tracking your carbon footprint?

Apps that offer to track your carbon footprint are becoming more common, but are they any good? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dDAe23

Church of England Vicar ‘games for God’

A London vicar says he was "called by God" to create the virtual 'Church of Chat'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHpLk7

Epic's bid to sue Apple over Fortnite in UK rejected

A UK tribunal denied Epic Games permission to go after Apple - but a case versus Google can proceed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwAA7U

Huawei Mate X2 folds flatter than Samsung's rival phone

The firm claims the edge against rival Samsung, but faces a dwindling stockpile of smartphone chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aFwKdx

WhatsApp to switch off messages for all who reject new terms

The company lays out what will happen to users who do not accept its updated conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bsF6Ey

Entire school board resigns after accidental public livestream

Board apologises for comments after realising the criticism of parents was being live-streamed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qJ6unX

What a stem cell ‘reboot’ technique could mean for us?

Bit.bio is working on a method to produce any type of cell in industrial quantities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bsTo83

Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?

The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzjStz

Bitcoin keeps hitting new highs after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dAlvVG

The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3si9Qz0

Facial recognition technology meant mum saw dying son

The technology halves the time it takes police to identify someone - but does it harm human rights? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qE4Xjh

Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

February 20, 2021

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qDFkio

Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach

February 20, 2021

The company says its logins were hacked but it does not believe children or staff were spied on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZxTFkL

Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZASi4y

Hawk-Eye Live could replace Wimbledon line judges 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/3bkb1Hg

WhatsApp to go ahead with changes despite backlash

The messaging app is making a second attempt to convince users to accept its new privacy policy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37uc5Hk

Clubhouse downloads double in two weeks, analytics firm says

App Annie says downloads of the audio app went up from 3.5m to 8.1m in 16 days this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3axsCvW

Black Country: Facebook targeted 'faggots and peas' chat

It has apologised to a history group after thinking the Black Country dish violated its standards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qzOUmD

'Kill switch' failed as drone hit controlled space near Gatwick

The drone had gone out of control during a demonstration flight at Goodwood Aerodrome. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OOhuT3

UK Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers

The ride hailing app's drivers are workers rather than self-employed, the court says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uf2AW8

Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall

The Chinese telecoms giant is also pivoting into coal mining technology amid US sanctions on its phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZuCrVg

'Smart' face masks promise high-tech protection

BBC Click's Lara Lewington puts some "smart" face masks to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pxMQKy

UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkUL8U

The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3udbfIz

Robinhood boss says GameStop episode 'unacceptable'

Lawmakers grill key players in the GameStop trading frenzy at a hearing in Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFcPTl

Facebook Australia: Tech giant faces growing criticism over news ban

Politicians, publishers and rights groups condemn the social media giant's response to a planned law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nc1TMS

Nvidia limits crypto-mining on new graphics card

Nvidia's latest graphics card will deliberately slow down if used to mine a popular crypto-currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qtUCpU

Chromebooks overtake Macs in market share for first time

Analysts say the low-cost Google-powered laptops have been used by school pupils for remote learning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qxle9J

Texas freeze shuts chip factories amid shortages

A power crisis in Texas forces computer-chip-makers to halt production amid a chip shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M2OAO9

Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimidated' by tech giant

Scott Morrison says Facebook's decision to block news feeds to users is "arrogant and disappointing". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZtdN7y

'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit

Keith Gill is being sued over claims he duped fellow investors into buying its shares last month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3auTywn

YouTube: Voice of Wales channel accused of racism

Several politicians criticise Voice of Wales' activities following a BBC Wales investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pykb7U

Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting dogged by rows again

Thousands tune in for the latest Handforth Parish Council meeting but Jackie Weaver is not present. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3baH3oW

Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mGU0u

Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkdiCl

Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'

Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdGESE

Black and LGBT Edinburgh University students attacked in Zoom meeting

The attackers shouted racist slurs and played pornography during the University of Edinburgh event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k0rwff

Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3auDafl

Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37qJLWp

Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

A BBC investigation finds what appears to be children exposing themselves to strangers on the website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37oE0IA

Facebook to block Australian users from viewing or sharing news

It comes in response to a proposed law that would force the company to pay publishers for content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OMtpkq

Google to pay Murdoch's News Corporation for stories

Rupert Murdoch has championed the idea that internet platforms should pay media companies for material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OM7Gcm

US charges three North Koreans over $1.3bn theft

They are accused of attempting to steal from some of the world's biggest corporations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pwr1Lf

Los Angeles police 'wanted Amazon Ring BLM protest footage'

A privacy group says Los Angeles police asked users of the smart home system to share footage with them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkNPJ0

Apple revamps syringe emoji for Covid vaccines

The syringe icon used to be for blood donation - but Apple is now removing the blood drops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pxHDCi

Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories

The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3prBkjF

Reddit removed 6% of all posts made last year

Over 200 million pieces of content were taken down from the site in total. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jXVDUD

Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog

Competition watchdog fears sale of marketplace Gumtree by eBay to owner of Shpock could raise prices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3diTJwQ

Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NC5KCr

ZoomOut: Waving goodbye to awkward video call endings

ZoomOut, a device which ends a video call at the pull of a cord has been developed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bga5DJ

Bitcoin hits new record of $50,000

The digital currency has gained 72% so far in a volatile 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pnRAC7

AI used to 'predict the next coronavirus'

Scientists use AI to tackle the puzzle of where a new coronavirus could emerge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k1BdKI

'Most healthcare apps not up to NHS standards'

A firm which reviews apps for several NHS trusts says 80% do not meet its standards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pokIte

TikTok breaching users' rights - European Consumer Organisation

The European Consumer Organisation is urging authorities to take action against the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3prPUb1

Covid-19: Nearly 4,000 Amazon staff given wrong test results

Private tests shared with NHS Test and Trace leads to workers being wrongly told to self-isolate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LUwwFM

What happened to Anthem? The blockbuster game that failed to find a community

BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue looks at what went wrong with the gaming flop Anthem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jT6Ply

North Korea accused of hacking Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccine data

It is unclear as to what, if any, data was stolen, according to South Korea's intelligence agency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NdN0cP

Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u1jTtD

Engineer creates robotic glove to help strengthen grip

An engineer came up with the idea after seeing his aunt, who has multiple sclerosis, struggle with tasks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s0bTrk

Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u2BLo8

Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pk1O6N

The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZjIU5d

Parler app back online after month-long gap

The right-leaning social network was banned by Amazon, Apple and Google in January. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N1ediY

Jaguar car brand to be all-electric by 2025

JLR will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37hOSrF

Mercedes emergency call bug: Carmaker recalls vehicles

Carmaker recalls more than a million vehicles after finding a bug in its emergency call software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9g0SP

Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u1PviP

Health check: Measuring vital signs with a smartphone

Lara Lewington looks at technology which can help with remote diagnosis and health monitoring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LPGqsc

Covid-19: How did a volunteer panel react when we showed them an anti-vax video?

We showed eight people a viral video filled with falsehoods. Did it change their minds? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tT3XtD

Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj

Yan Dhanda: Social media firms 'adding fire to hate' says Swansea midfielder

Swansea City's Yan Dhanda says lack of action taken by social media companies over online abuse is giving people "the green light to go and do it again". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jVvTID

Koo v Twitter: Why India's government is favouring a social media newcomer

Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37cut7u

Lockdown and in love: Can apps help our relationships?

Couples explain how tech has helped strengthen their relationships during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qpldV6

Dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on finding love in lockdown

February 13, 2021

Author and dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on how to find love in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OCnwGo

Rebecca Black’s Friday 10 years on: ‘I’ve never regretted it’

February 13, 2021

The infamous tune is 10 years old. But the backlash didn’t put Rebecca Black off making new music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/379e4AA

How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker

Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aWsq8C

Coca-Cola company trials first paper bottle

The test is first step towards all-paper bottle that can withstand pressure from fizzy drinks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/377IHGx

US President Joe Biden 'pauses' TikTok and WeChat bans

President Joe Biden pauses action against the Chinese apps while his administration investigates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZdMH3S

Reddit's five second Super Bowl ad and other tech news

BBC Click’s Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3af98w2

O2 fined £10m for overcharging customers

The regulator has hit O2 with the fine for years of overcharging on customers' final bills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3adtCoX

Bumble: Female-founded dating app tops $13bn in market debut

The listing of Bumble, which also owns Badoo, makes a billionaire of 31-year-old founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4CvCY

Lastminute.com faces legal action over holiday refunds

The online travel agent could be taken to court unless it pays £1m of refunds, the regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jFFFP5

Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rXH0Ur

Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile

Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV' from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4keWp

The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d5r1z6

Milan's 'acrobat thieves' use Instagram tags 'to rob rich and famous'

The "acrobat thieves" allegedly monitored famous people's Instagram posts to virtually case their homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4dqIE

The Last of Us on HBO: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey join cast

The post-apocalyptic game is being brought to TV with some former Game of Thrones cast members from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jCVuWJ

Instagram bans Robert F Kennedy Jr over Covid vaccine posts

Robert F Kennedy Jr had his account removed "for repeatedly sharing debunked claims". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/375PYH7

Pigs can play video games with their snouts, scientists find

Despite poor vision and a severe lack of thumbs, Hamlet and other pigs could learn to be gamers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z3tQbY

US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4EnvA

The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

With cinemas badly by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LIIbHM

Trustpilot condemns legal action against reviewer

The website says it opposes any attempts to ‘silence consumers' freedom of speech’. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p9j0eQ

TikTok's Oracle-Walmart deal could be off

The Biden administration may be taking a softer line on Chinese tech giants say industry watchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a8c5hP

Bitcoin consumes 'more electricity than Argentina'

The rising value of Bitcoin leads to ever-higher energy consumption, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a3pQOR

Viral 'I'm not a cat' filter is decades-old software

The filter is not from Zoom itself but came pre-installed on Dell laptops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d2wff4

Facebook 'horrified' by online abuse of Premier League footballers

Facebook announces new measures to combat online abuse and says it is "horrified" such content exists on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a6lB50

Zoom cat: Texas lawyer on becoming 'internet sensation' after Zoom mishap

Lawyer Rod Ponton on becoming an "internet sensation" following a filter mishap during a court case. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3abAXpf

Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors

It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but the Clubhouse app let them - briefly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tLxu8j

Love Island star Luke M's post 'breached advertising rules', watchdog says

The advertising watchdog upheld a complaint about a video shared last year by the reality star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZyWOK

Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qaziph

Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US

The US currently blocks the sale of key technical components to Huawei on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MH4UEF

Lawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case

A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/370M7uV

Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a "dangerous" viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ZegCy

Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown

Authorities warn about the scams criminals employ ahead of Valentine's Day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OoU0DZ

Conversation apps: 'It's given me a lift in life'

The coronavirus lockdowns have been particularly isolating for many people who live alone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YYIUaR

Bitcoin investors: From buying a Bentley to losing it all

People who have invested in Bitcoin share their stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXJghX

Facebook sued for 'losing control' of users’ data

The alleged data breach was revealed in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cSgZS1

Data watchdog probes £6,200 chocolate splurge

The Information Commissioner's Office says it believes the purchase broke its rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q8xk8M

Bitcoin sets fresh records after Elon Musk investment

The cryptocurrency gains strongly for a second day after Tesla bought $1.5bn of the currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N7A9sn

Man to pay £25,000 damages over negative TrustPilot review

The man left a negative review of a law firm, which then took legal action over his comment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YWbkSO

Cyberpunk 2077 makers CD Projekt hit by ransomware hack

The hackers claim to have obtained game source code. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aNX2cj

Jack Ma swaps drawings with fellow tech billionaire

The Alibaba founder and Japanese technology entrepreneur Masayoshi Son are close friends and share sketches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tFLQXR

Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works

Elon Musk's electric vehicle firm has been summoned over quality and safety issues with its cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cVfZg0

Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate

Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tCNV6V

Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jwHRYT

Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city

An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jsXb98

Molly Russell: Social media users 'at risk' over self-harm inquest delay

Fourteen-year-old Molly Russell killed herself after viewing graphic images on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OapFZy

'Overtly sexual' cow blocked as Facebook ad

A gallery owner says photographs, including one of the England cricket team, have been rejected from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YYDdte

Clubhouse discussion app knocked offline in China

The uncensored audio chat app exploded in popularity in recent days - before it went offline Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jvGfif

Elon Musk's Tesla buys $1.5bn of Bitcoin causing currency to spike

The crypto-currency surges 14% as Tesla also said it could start accepting Bitcoin as payment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36W2Lvs

YouTube robbery 'prank' ends in fatal shooting

A 20-year-old is shot dead allegedly taking part in a "prank" robbery being filmed for YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p8D15D

China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRjns4

How Wikipedia maintains its reputation for accuracy

BBC Click's Lara Lewington talks to the co-founder of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3juprId

Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YVPQ8E

Online bullying: 'I've blocked nearly 10,000 abusive accounts'

Phoebe says she received 100 death threats in one day in 2020, and believes coronavirus is to blame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39WfJLG

Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub

The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRrjcL

Chinese users flock to Clubhouse amid soaring popularity

Chinese users have been joining Clubhouse to discuss Uighurs and Taiwan without being censored. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aKeKO0

The computers rejecting your job application

A growing number of firms are using artificial intelligence to pass or fail jobseekers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MMIdyF

Amazon 'paying less business rates than retailers'

Amazon has been accused of paying less business rates tax than British bricks and mortar retailers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N1C2Xm

Blur drummer David Rowntree: 'Music streaming hits songwriters and artists'

David Rowntree warned if streaming is not reformed it could be "terminal" for the music industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cNIyf7

Amazon: The rise and rise of the internet giant

As Jeff Bezos prepares to step aside from the e-commerce juggernaut, we look at Amazon's success in charts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VNblt

FCA warning over 'risky' TikTok trading tips

February 06, 2021

Some TikTok creators have been giving investment advice in the wake of the GameStop frenzy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MHlqEv

Upright buzzer aims to tackle lockdown slouching

February 06, 2021

The Upright buzzer vibrates when the wearer slouches, to encourage them to sit up straight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VN21i

Can AI tackle racial inequalities in healthcare?

A study indicates AI can improve knee pain diagnosis of black patients, spotting signs doctors miss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MHvKMC

Encrochat: Secret network messages can be used in court, judges rule

Police say Encrochat, a secret communications network, was used by criminals to trade guns and drugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YRyE3U

Covid-19: Facebook rejects businessman's jab advert

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones wanted to raise awareness in the black and Asian communities about the Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oOxpNH

Scrapped GoldenEye 007 game 'remaster' leaks online

Fans of the classic N64 game have been hoping for a high-definition remake for decades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39RSHFM

Spy planes grounded in US following privacy battle

The planes were being used by police to fight crime in Baltimore. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MB5Ie4

Handforth Parish Council meeting clerk 'surprised' about viral hit

The parish council Zoom meeting has notched up two million views after it was shared on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tEeKrw

Universal pulls its music from TikTok rival Triller

The record label says Triller has "shamefully withheld payments owed to our artists". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rh0TFw

How will 'chipageddon' affect you?

Carmakers and consumer-gadget companies are struggling to source enough computer chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tvRV99

Device could aid motorcyclists cornering and other news

BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LqUI2s

The race to create the world's next super-app

Chinese companies lead the way in super-apps but where is the next one coming from? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cH9hKd

A robotic dog that can learn points to the future

A robotic dog that can cope with new scenarios is an important stop in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36L6L1R

Dogecoin takes off after tip by Elon Musk

The currency has risen more than 800% in the year so far. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cFi5Ao

Amazon faces spying claims over AI cameras in vans

The firm says the camera system improves safety but not all drivers are convinced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YMo12h

Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu's Facebook account removed for hate speech

Nnamdi Kanu was accused of hate speech after he posted video of a militia attack on herders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jiYGXf

Israeli hackers breach KKK-affiliated website

The hackers have published details about the white-supremacist group's members online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YMwB10

Dangerous products remain for sale on Wish

Despite being highlighted in a BBC Watchdog investigation, a range of products remain online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pOezYg

Myanmar coup: Military blocks Facebook for sake of 'stability'

Facebook is being used as a platform for opposition to the military coup. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cCPxaC

Capitol riots: Parler boss says he has been fired by the board

The "free speech-driven" social media platform has been largely offline since Capitol riots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YGHKkb

eBay boosted by Christmas surge in online orders

eBay saw sales jump as shoppers turned to online shopping for Christmas presents during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39IGGT8

Chip shortage hits General Motors production

Multiple plants will be affected next week due to backlogs affecting the whole car industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rj3EG9

Amazon: Five things we know about new boss Andy Jassy

The executive will take over from Jeff Bezos later this year, but what's he like? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rqrTm9

Is high-speed rail travel on a track to nowhere?

The recently scrapped Singapore-Kuala Lumpur train link isn't the only such project to struggle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aAkSs3

Broadband switching should be less 'hassle', says Ofcom

The regulator wants people to change provider more easily, but feels many people are put off switching. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MtQNCp

Call of Duty: Warzone 'enhances' its anti-cheat software

Publisher Activision has banned more than 60,000 accounts in one day for cheating on the video game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39IUDjR

Amazon: Meet Jeff Bezos's successor - Andy Jassy

Mr Jassy has been at Amazon for 23 years - and currently runs its profit-making web services business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rhULN7

Social media filters on adverts should not 'mislead'

The Advertising Standards Authority ruling applies to UK brands and influencers on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YEedaD

Covid: Tech helps doctors assess patients’ pain levels

Two Madrid hospitals are using tech to measure how much pain non-communicative patients are in. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39FTkSQ

Google owner Alphabet sees record growth as ad spend soars

Alphabet's revenues jump as advertisers unleash spending on Google during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MjVGht

Bebo chief reveals plan to take on Facebook and Twitter

Michael Birch sold Bebo for $850m in 2008, but now plans to revive it with a focus on profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aodKPk

Solar energy empowers young women in Yemen

Ten women in Yemen’s Abs district have built and now run a solar microgrid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36E3aCJ

Big tech: I kept a data video diary

Technology reporter Zoe Kleinman keeps a video diary of the times she shares data with tech companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jd4q4S

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon chief executive

The Amazon founder becomes executive chairman, a move he says will allow him to focus on other ventures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pHWrPJ

Boston Dynamics robo-dog Spot cleans, gardens and skips

Boston Dynamics shows off some of Spot's latest skills as it announces a new web-control facility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rgAZ4F

Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot gets long distance remote control

Previously an operator had to be within range with a tablet to command the four-legged robot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O3AWuV

China bans children from using mobile phones at school

The authorities say they want to protect children's eyesight and improve their concentration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tjP3MD

Apple Face ID to work for mask wearers

An Apple Watch will also have to be worn to complete authentication. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cFhwXv

Viagogo must sell StubHub's non-US business

The UK's competition watchdog says the merger between the ticketing firms could lead to higher fees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j7ckwJ

Tesla recalls vehicles over failing touchscreens

It follows demands from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39FF5gT

Online gambling faces fresh restrictions

A new package of measures is designed to make online casino games less intensive and safer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ey2F5

Electric cars: Rollout of charging points still too slow

The charge-point infrastructure may not be ready for when new petrol and diesel cars are banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LfF21W

Covid: NHS Wales app users can apply for £500 self-isolation payment

Users will need to contact their council to access the £500 self-isolation support scheme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cxpm56

Sowon: K-pop star apologises over 'Nazi mannequin' image

Sowon from GFriend posted pictures cuddling a mannequin wearing Nazi clothing on her Instagram. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36xN7GC

Myanmar coup: How the military disrupted the internet

As the military took power, internet access was restricted in many parts of the country, but how was it done? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aoshdN

Farmers protest: Twitter restores blocked Indian accounts

The accounts were all linked to a continuing farmers' protest against agricultural reform laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36PYBpd

Covid: India launches online memorial to commemorate pandemic victims

India has reported more than 154,000 Covid-19 deaths, but infections have dropped sharply. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YDN5Zg

Crew in a Box: A plug-and-play studio kit

The remotely controlled system includes camera, teleprompter, microphones and a light panel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39GIjkh

The tough little bottles crucial to fighting Covid

Vials made of extremely tough glass are being made by the million to hold Covid vaccines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NOymsk

Gamer Vikkstar quits Call of Duty Warzone over cheating

The popular video game streamer said Activision's battle royale title was "saturated with hackers". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oM1vS1

Elon Musk grills Robinhood boss over GameStop row on Clubhouse

The Tesla and SpaceX boss also spoke about Bitcoin, Mars and brain implants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39A5CvQ

Stardust 1.0: Launch of first commercial launch of biofuel rocket

After several delays, Stardust 1.0 becomes the first rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3py3YAx

Nintendo Switch sales surge past those of the 3DS

The Japanese firm's latest console has sold about four million more units than its predecessor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cuwEqz

Duke of Cambridge: Football Association president calls for racist abuse of footballers to stop

The Duke of Cambridge calls for racist abuse aimed at footballers to stop, calling it "despicable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36uzPKR

Man Utd's Marcus Rashford racially abused on social media