Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo
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Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000
Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vwd7Mv
Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest
Football clubs, players and sporting bodies begin a four-day boycott of social media platforms to tackle abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t5ynav
Ransomware victims urged to go to police
Using malicious software gangs encrypt an organisation's data and then demand money to restore it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xEDTnZ
Man arrested for faking Covid-19 check-in QR codes
When members of the public attempted to sign in, they were directed to an anti-vaccination website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S7I9Me
Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices
The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gPLRo5
Robotic arm harvests apples and other technology news
LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t97KkK
Tech Tent: Apple’s ad-tracking bombshell
The programme examines the impact of Apple's new operating system on the ad industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eB5uNS
These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech
How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xAC6jF
Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple
The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QLrBcy
The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9dr59
'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eI10VV
Tim Cook warns of Apple product shortages
A global shortage of computer chips is threatening to eat into the technology giant's profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S3gsnN
App used by emergency services under scrutiny
What3Words is used by 100 emergency services but one security researcher has found potential issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R79OfR
Confusion over use of NHS App as Covid passport
The NHS App cannot "imminently" be used as a Covid passport, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vuaFWK
Judge declines to dismiss Amazon's Trump allegation
The tech giant claims the former President used his influence to award Microsoft a defence contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vucnr8
Apple profits double as it squares up to Facebook
Tech rivals both enjoy bumper profits but Apple's latest move could dent Facebook's future sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Yshhu
Samsung handsets push profits to pre-pandemic high
The South Korean business saw its income dented by disappointing results for its chips business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u6jCFq
Facebook: Smoking and alcohol ads 'target Australian children'
The platform profiled teenagers based on interests in alcohol, smoking, gambling and weight loss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YoKjg
Government 'avoiding accountability' in WhatsApp messages
Campaigners threaten to sue the government if it does not explain its policies on using messaging platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vEqXN9
Social media boycott: English cricket joins football in four-day move to tackle abuse
English cricket will join football's social media boycott to tackle abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nseOI9
Google data case to be heard in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will rule on whether the case can go ahead on behalf of millions of iPhone users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dVGRMX
Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues
Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dV1j0g
Self-driving cars to be allowed on UK roads this year
The government previously said it hoped to legalise hands-free driving by spring 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sVlHTj
Internet access: 1.5m UK homes still offline, Ofcom finds
People without internet access were most likely to be aged over 65 or live in low income households. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32WfDQ6
CC Clarke: The mum-shaming on social media is mind-blowing
Beauty influencer CC Clarke on dealing with "mum-shaming" from trolls on her social media accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pr01Rh
Could Covid-19 vaccine passports use biometric data?
Some governments are looking at coronavirus status systems but it is not without controversy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vmtqeH
Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data
The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32P73lR
Tesla: Bitcoin sales and environmental credits boost profits
The electric car maker reports record deliveries for the quarter despite production hurdles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu
Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezQ5xj
Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xuBKv4
Facebook and Google 'failed to remove scam adverts'
A Which? investigation indicates fraudulent content was left online even after it had been reported. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gBeoxH
US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case
The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aG5sTY
Google Argentina's domain name bought by man for £2
The web designer said he did not think it was possible, but Google regained control of it very quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nmVtId
Tenet: Why we performed backwards and forwards
The Oscar-winning film's VFX supervisor explains how the team created sequences inverted in time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vkNL4k
India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts
The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gDy8Rf
Amazon 'must let workers join unions without fear'
The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xpVzDG
Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gD7nMN
Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xx5Vll
The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32KniAM
Sainsbury's ex-boss buys into grocery app market
Justin King has made a "substantial" investment in the owner of the Snappy Shopper app, the firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3epTUVU
Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tPtIdD
Cisco says computer chip shortage to last six months
The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aBFuAZ
Screen time at 'breaking point' but can tech help?
There is growing evidence notifications and too much screen time can reduce attention and productivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tTmtlg
Social media boycott: Premier League clubs join four-day move to tackle abuse
Premier League, EFL and WSL clubs join in a four-day boycott of social media platforms in an effort to combat abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QW4Fag
The Midnight Sky: How we built the visual effects
Starring George Clooney, Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo the film is nominated for an Oscar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PhULzo
Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xnTd87
Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast
A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sOjl8K
Flubot: Warning over major Android 'package delivery' scam
A rapidly spreading text-message scam is infecting Android phones across the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ax4yce
Lobbying row exposes ministers' text habit
Critics say government messaging desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tQTq1K
DNA-based robots designed rapidly and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eFOc2v
Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ImigB
Major mobile operators outshone by smaller rivals
GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile score highest on the Which? annual customer survey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3embAlq
Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground
A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nblXwl
Call of Duty: Warzone goes back to the 1980s
The much-anticipated third season is released, resetting the title to a 1980s-based storyline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v6X2ws
Signal slams Cellebrite security company over alleged security holes
Messaging-app Signal's boss alleges a wave of embarrassing errors in a rival company's software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dF1hK0
Taiwan authorities look into Apple supplier hack
Unreleased Apple product blueprints claimed to be among hackers' haul. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xb3Jjb
AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xg6hwo
Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk agree on bitcoin's green credentials
But their opinions are not shared with those more cynical about the cryptocurrency's impact. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3voDtAf
Jaguar Land Rover suspends output due to chip shortage
Britain's biggest carmaker to suspend output at two factories because of global semiconductor shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3emiEyr
The One and Only Ivan: How we brought the animals to life
MPC's animation director and VFX supervisor explain how they made the film's effects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QKh4Oz
MI5 joins Instagram to bust 'martini-drinking stereotypes'
Launching the account, MI5's boss says: "You can insert your own joke about whether we will be following you." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dG0ubH
Chanel loses EU court battle over Huawei logo
The EU General Court ruled that the differences between the firms' logos "are significant". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QjBnm0
Is it the end of the line for landline phones?
Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7GuSt
Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7SqUh
Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer
The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nab3qC
Amazon is opening a hair salon in London
The salon will use augmented reality to show styles and colours on clients before they have their hair done. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v9qy4R
Smartphones Bring More Mobility to the Rental Car Business
By BY ERIC A. TAUB from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/2RWgLkx
TikTok loophole sees users post pornographic and violent videos
TikTok says it is fighting to stop a unique trend exposing users to explicit and shocking material from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tyx197
EU artificial intelligence rules will ban 'unacceptable' use
An outright ban on some AI systems, such as "social scoring" by governments, is proposed for the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9xHmv
Instagram lets users filter out abusive messages
The update comes after a number of footballers complained of abuse on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sDPYFW
Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results
The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atCUNd
Netflix: Shares plunge as subscribers switch off
Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32zPTbO
No new smart motorways without additional safety measures
Any motorway without a hard shoulder will need to have radar technology to detect stopped vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q979SV
TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data
The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v6TMl0
Shanghai Auto Show: Five electric car brands to look out for in China
Robin Brant talks through five companies showcasing electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DYZEp
Apple event: AirTag, iPad and iMac lead line-up
Apple unveiled its version of a tile tracker to locate lost items, designed with privacy in mind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sZHVc
Facebook downplays data breach in internal email
Its strategy appears to be to "normalise" the incident and and hope media coverage will die down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apdUqD
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sf4NK
Isle of Cumbrae recreated in video game Minecraft
The popular tourist destination features in a new game aimed at teaching young people about its heritage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dyNJ2M
A look at some of the infamous moments at tech events over the years.
Live events mean unexpected things can happen - especially when technology is thrown into the mix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apFpAi
James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer
The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QgByyC
Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v1EUnQ
Will NFTs change how we buy our homes?
“Tokenisation” could change how many people can own a property and speed up transactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sw34Fl
5G: Rural areas to be allowed taller and wider masts
The masts will improve coverage and internet speeds in the English countryside, the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x2d10G
Are Apple and others' tech launches a better watch because of Covid?
The pandemic has forced firms to unveil new products via virtual events, rather than live on stage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v16Ecc
Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?
Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3egxNkD
Parler set to return to Apple's App Store
The controversial social media app is returning after it was pulled following riots at the US Capitol. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZ3Nhh
UK government intervenes in Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm
The government is to examine Nvidia's planned purchase of the UK firm on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ehn3SX
Huawei denies spying accusation in the Netherlands
A 2010 report claims the Chinese company once had "unlimited access" to phone calls made in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dxeVi0
Bank of England to consider digital money plan
The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Fe1Kt
Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RM9gwl
Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid
The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32usUig
Nasa's Ingenuity Mars helicopter set for first flight
The US space agency is ready to attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x3ngBX
Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following
Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZpCx8
How product placements may soon be added to classic films
Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3spG8aV
Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’
The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3swK5KR
Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox and PS Now put to the test
Google's Stadia, Nvidia's GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming and PlayStation Now are put to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDTdaD
Peloton safety: US regulators warn against using treadmill near children
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the Tread+ treadmill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qbyioa
Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity
Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU
Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies
Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v0FeTP
How cancer put me off joining Amazon union
Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QzOYW4
Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return
Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dpBi9d
Virtual musicians play interactive gig and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uVP89j
Facebook faces mass legal action over data leak
Millions of the platform's users could receive compensation if it is successful. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32k7W5P
Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica
The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q8a3XV
TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim
TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tqBquC
Smaller and better smartphone cameras are on the way
Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uYUYH3
William Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call
Canadian MP William Amos apologises, saying he was changing after going for a jog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32je3rc
Google Earth time-lapse feature winds clock back 37 years
Google says evidence of melting glaciers and deforestation will raise awareness of climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32eFKkM
Google Earth time-lapses show a changing planet
Satellite images collected over 37 years are combined to show how Earth in a new way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x0eGDQ
Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans
A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e9huWZ
Matchbox cars get green makeover in eco drive
The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfsWmm
Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants?
Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QnwOH5
US poised to impose sanctions Russia for cyber-attacks
The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gaw3fg
Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content
Some users said they were recommended "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" in the search feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32cD1Z4
Crypto firm Coinbase valued at more than oil giant BP
Coinbase, which runs a leading trading platform for Bitcoin, hit nearly $100bn in its stock market listing, before slipping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a7RvO7
Facebook faces investigation over data breach
The Irish Data Protection Commission is to launch an investigation into whether it broke GDPR rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uRryuo
Europe seeks to limit use of AI in society
The rules are proposals and could take several years to become law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wXYyTp
Virgin Media and O2 'blockbuster' merger provisionally approved
The deal will make the telecoms firm a "powerful" rival to BT, according to analysts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RAw16n
Mary Agyapong: Pregnant nurse’s family yet to get GoFundMe money
More than £186,000 was raised on a GoFundMe page set up after Mary Agyapong died with Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q3GiHN
Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site
A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ga0RNe
Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint
Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3abf8pb
Star Trek inspired device sees drones fly off factory line
A converted commercial laser cutter is able to 3D-print and assemble functional devices on its own. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dfoWAs
County lines gang 'recruited teen in 80 minutes via Snapchat'
A boy tells how he replied to an advert on Snapchat and was groomed to sell drugs at the age of 14. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rq25JW
Users can appeal Facebook's editorial decisions
The Oversight Board will review user content allowed to remain on the site after calls to remove it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mUfF4d
Online racist abuse 'spiralling out of control' says anti-bullying charity
Online racist abuse is "spiralling out of control", a leading anti-cyberbullying charity says after more footballers are targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sbwvwd
Ville de Bitche: Facebook mistakenly removes French town's page
The social network says it mistakenly took down the town's official page. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wU1rEI
Estate agent's hi-tech house tour exposes personal data
House listing on Rightmove reveals "treasure trove of private data". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/326Z2sm
Gmail 'safer than parliament's email system' says Tory MP
Tom Tugendhat, Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair, says he was advised Gmail was 'more secure'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tgKrq2
Jake Paul accused of sexual assault by Justine Paradise
The YouTuber has not yet commented on allegations from Paradise, a TikTok star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rxj3Gs
The homecoming call for Northern Ireland's gaming industry
NI Screen and Hypixel Studios launch incentive to encourage people to work in local gaming industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PS8IVc
China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure
The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uPYbZt
'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'
Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wSIIta
Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz
Iran blames Israel, but was this a cyber attack or physical act of sabotage? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s8HyGt
Microsoft makes $20bn bet on speech AI firm Nuance
The US tech giant is buying artificial intelligence firm Nuance, best known for developing Apple's Siri from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mFlX7u
FBI arrest man over alleged Amazon centre bomb plot
The man allegedly wanted to bomb an Amazon data centre to wipe out 70% of the online world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a5OrlF
Love Island: Could Tinder find the show's first gay couple?
The ITV show has hooked up with the dating app to find this summer's hopeful singletons. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OMtPYs
Cyber-firm Darktrace eyes '£3bn' London share listing
Boss Poppy Gustafsson says London is a "logical choice" despite Deliveroo's flop flotation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dZqFJp
Phone app alerts users to look up while walking
The tool is being tested by Google's Android operating system, reports suggest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dUytw3
NHS Covid-19 app update blocked for breaking Apple and Google's rules
Apple and Google's rules state that no location data from app users can be shared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t6V2ns
Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site
Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s8LnLR
Iran says key Natanz nuclear facility hit by 'sabotage'
The country's top nuclear official says a power outage at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uGJmZ8
Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims
Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uEKrAw
Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wOQioD
Early access releases: Should we buy video games before they're finished?
Early access releases help makers smooth out glitches and build hype, but what's in it for gamers? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d0AZ4q
Environment takes centre stage at London games festival
Climate change was on the agenda at the Now Play This festival, Cristina Criddle finds out more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qdb4xy
The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing
The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t8UkGg
Amazon defeats historic Alabama union effort
Contest was test for the e-commerce giant, which has faced global criticism for worker treatment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/323DXPv
Artist will.i.am launches facemask and other tech news
Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/320dulL
Elon Musk's Neuralink 'shows monkey playing Pong with mind'
The entrepreneur makes bold claims for how the technology can be used to help paraplegics walk again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RhZvFP
Software flaw led to 'serious incident' on Tui flight
A language difference meant some women were labelled as children, throwing out weight calculations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s6R4tE
Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sYPYS2
US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups
President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d77AWB
Pets' names used as passwords by millions, study finds
A survey suggests 15% of us are using an easily-guessed dog's or cat's name as a password. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VBlY2
What will self-driving trucks mean for truck drivers?
Trucking is a big employer but autonomous trucks are on the horizon - are they a threat? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dNlFr9
Italian man 'offered €10,000 in Bitcoin' to maim ex-partner
The 40-year-old allegedly contacted a man via the dark web to paralyse his ex-girlfriend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t6s9Ie
US gun violence: Joe Biden to target 'ghost guns'
The move comes after mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta last month, in which 18 people died. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PJWaiu
Redcar cyber-attack: Government to help cover costs
Redcar and Cleveland Council will be given almost £3.7m after being targeted by hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ozmnje
Clubhouse: Is the audio app really worth $4bn?
A report suggests Twitter considered paying the sum for the rapidly growing live-audio app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9DBo6
Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists
The Milk Tea Alliance unites pro-democracy protesters in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cXCRee
Trump tweets can't be brought back to life on Twitter
The former president's tweets are being archived but will not appear back on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fTEg7M
Study says bitcoin could derail China's climate change targets
Bitcoin emissions in China exceed the total emissions of the Czech Republic and Qatar, study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s0zzuU
Carlisle ex-police officer 'devastated' by £3k Royal Mail scam
The officer of 25 years felt "helpless and angry" after falling victim to a Royal Mail parcel scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wyLFyV
The artists creating digitally immersive storytelling
CreativeXR's acceleration programme helps those in creative industries produce new types of content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uwD0LF
Khloe Kardashian tries to get unfiltered photo removed from social media
A natural-looking image of the glamorous Khloe Kardashian was shared "by accident" by her team. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dITJof
Should firms be more worried about firmware cyber-attacks?
Microsoft says firmware cyber-attacks are on the rise, but enterprises are not paying attention. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3utlV5p
The woman who took on Google and won
When Shannon Wait was suspended after posting about working conditions, she fought back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t16xwP
YouTube Kids 'a vapid wasteland', say US lawmakers
The comments were made in a letter sent to YouTube chief executive Susan Wojcicki. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wA2Yj7
The tech billionaire who is putting women first
Whitney Wolfe Herd, the 31-year-old founder of dating app Bumble, has joined the billionaires' club. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39PygsS
Mobile phones should be banned in schools - Gavin Williamson
Phones should not be used or seen during the school day, the education secretary says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sSy837
Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs tax rise on companies
Comments by the world's richest man come amid a fierce debate over raising the tax rate on companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dyaXVa
Google, Facebook and Amazon face new UK regulator
The new regime will be "unashamedly pro-competition", the UK's business secretary promises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dEKplj
Pretty Little Thing ad by TikTok creator house banned
The post on TikTok failed to make clear it was a marketing communication, a watchdog said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R2MU9l
E3 2021: Biggest conference in gaming is going online
The video game conference was cancelled last year because of coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dFAyLX
NHS Covid-19 contact tracing app to share QR code venue check-ins
The move should lead to more people being told to get tested for Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1ys13
Tool checks phone numbers from Facebook data breach
A new online tool lets users check their phone numbers against the leaked database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PCJKc9
FBI probes match-fixing in Counter-Strike eSports
Details of the investigation with Australia's Esports Integrity Commission revealed in YouTube chat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31ND0KP
Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?
After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rMqXrW
'We went here, there and everywhere to make it happen'
Budding academic entrepreneurs say that scientific discovery is only the start of the journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cPi3Wq
Online porn websites promote 'sexually violent' videos
One in eight videos contained sexual violence in their titles or descriptions, the study said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rSqQuI
Google v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair
The US Supreme Court has handed Google a major win in a decade-long battle over copied code. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wsDlkd
Fun but doomed: LG's most memorable smartphones
The South Korean firm is giving up on mobiles after repeatedly trying to out-innovate the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fIK97q
Facebook leak: Irish regulator probes 'old' data dump
The Irish regulator is checking that an "old" leak of 500 million users' data is what Facebook says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fHnWXr
The English cricketer turned elite Madden gamer
How England physical disability cricketer Liam O'Brien has become one of the best in the world at the Madden NFL computer game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3duUQYC
Tennis tech to help if you are playing solo
Jen Copestake tests out some gadgets which could help improve your game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wnq3FX
Esports body calls for disability gaming tournaments
Disabled players took part in an esports tournament, now there are calls for specific competitions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31LiLNU
Can celebrities control their image online?
Meet the stars who have attempted to police their online presence - from Remi Malek to Beyonce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRp8pw
LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount
The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqhwkV
Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles
The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8wXid
How Instagram’s influencers changed the model industry
Models have increasingly been asked to shoot their own photographs during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wkbq66
Police uncover teenage girl ‘suicide’ Instagram group
Twelve UK girls, aged between 12 and 16, were part of a chat group that led to "serious self-harm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3umEgRF
Uber ordered to pay $1.1m to blind woman refused rides
Lisa Irving says she faced harassment and rejection after being refused rides on 14 occasions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cGv18J
Oppo smartphone adds 60x microscope camera
A smartphone with a microscope camera has been revealed by Chinese phone-maker Oppo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fAATSJ
Loot boxes linked to problem gambling in new research
New research says there is a clear link between video game boxes and "problem gambling behaviours". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fClCkj
Instagram star, 90, 'gobsmacked' by royal gift
Geoffrey Walker joined social media to stay in touch with family, but now has more than 350,000 followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rHVUgP
James Charles: YouTube star admits messaging 16-year-old boys
The 21-year-old posted a video addressing the recent accusations, saying he believed they were 18. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sEfHz3
Pranksters plead guilty over fake bank robbery
Twins Alan and Alex Stokes are sentenced for a "prank" robbery video which they filmed for YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3drwbUU
Does space affect the taste of wine and other tech news
Chris Fox looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cJ1bjQ
Streamer xQc knocked offline over unpaid electricity bill
"Power went down, stream did too," he explained. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PPe5UI
Microsoft's Cortana silenced as Siri gets new voice
Microsoft retires its voice assistant from mobile while Apple aims to make Siri more inclusive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sIQ8wT
Microsoft to sell augmented reality goggles to army
The tech giant will provide around 120,000 headsets to the US army in a 10-year deal worth $21.9bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PQvdcM
Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform
An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC
Google rejigs remote working as it reopens offices
The tech giant will only let staff work from home for more than 14 days a year if they apply for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dqy0Bu