Ultimate Android News

It is the biggest US stock market listing by a Chinese company since Alibaba's debut in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hrWso3

How a US teen developed an app to help his sister talk

Sixteen-year-old Archer Calder developed an app to help his nonverbal sister Della communicate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UddTRo

Tim Berners-Lee sells web-source-code NFT for $5.4m

The sale came with a bundle of assets, including an animated video and a letter from Sir Tim. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w67vbJ

Amazon launches 'child-friendly' smart speaker in UK

But privacy campaigners are warning parents the devices will also be collecting data on their youngsters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SEadrp

TikTok removes more than seven million suspected under-age accounts

The video-sharing app is popular with teenagers who are allowed to set up an account from the age of 13. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y8bKF5

Google cracks down on financial-scam adverts

Regulators and campaigners say more needs to be done. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w577KI

Twitter India named in two more police cases

This comes amid growing tensions between the website and the government over new IT rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x9JRwh

Social media: Norfolk Police chief issues child abuse warning

The UK's lead officer on child protection says the industry puts profit above children's safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AeSCqY

India's Bharti invests $500m in UK space start-up OneWeb

The cash injection comes after the British government and Bharti Global bailed out the company last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SFAaH4

Flying car completes test flight between airports

The vehicle runs on regular fuel and can travel up to 1,000km while airborne, its creator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qz3HP7

Elon Musk sets out Starlink goals

The Tesla founder's satellite-internet business passes 69,000 users but subsidises dish cost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jqolPP

Council workers suspended over TikTok cemetery videos

The clips, filmed at a Derby cemetery, were described as "insensitive and disrespectful". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y1Wbij

RIP Pepper robot? SoftBank 'pauses' production

Production of the robot is suspended and will only be restarted if there is a need for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qwKH3T

Stars call for 'gadget levy' to fund UK creatives

A small percentage of devices' cost should go into a fund for UK creators and performers, a group says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3A8HbRG

Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps

A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3haLtiC

US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits

The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y2TmgV

EU approves data flow to UK but adds sunset clause

Personal data can continue to be sent if UK maintains "adequate" data protection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y1onSf

Apple lists products that pose risk to pacemakers

Patients should use iPhone 12 and other listed devices at a safe distance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y06ovx

Dom Joly: Could this tech help my sleep apnoea?

The comedian and travel writer tries some of the latest technology which could manage the condition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tgl2A1

Labour calls for investigation into private emails

The ex-health secretary's use of private email and potential severance pay are coming under scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dkR8S6

Mother's plea after daughter dies swallowing battery

Harper-Lee Fanthorpe died in Stoke-on-Trent in May after swallowing a battery from a remote control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jxvX3l

FCA bans world's largest crypto-currency exchange Binance

June 27, 2021

The financial watchdog has ruled that Binance cannot conduct any regulated activity in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jk1R2R

The tech helping parents look after their babies

June 27, 2021

A growing number of technology firms are aiming to help reduce the anxiety of new mums and dads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36aymsR

Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria

June 27, 2021

The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xZ81tv

Aimee Fuller: Olympian tests 'flying surfboard' on Thames

June 26, 2021

Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller takes an electric surfboard for a spin on the River Thames. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UIEvda

Africrypt brothers deny involvement in Bitcoin 'heist'

Investors accuse South African firm of absconding with Bitcoin valued at billions of dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gZYzza

Carpet senses human poses for 3D models and other news

BBC Click's Romana Kreider looks at the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w6fwO5

The online scammers renting out other people's homes

Fraudsters copy adverts from legitimate websites before taking deposits and fees from their victims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h5egFc

Google tracking cookies ban delayed until 2023

Google says it intends to phase out third-party cookies, which track web users' activities online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xVMth8

Pet database still plagued with problems, say users

Petlog customers say a database upgrade is continuing to cause problems, three months on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2StFxsM

Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype?

Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xStjZL

Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews

UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jbvNOI

Crackonosh: How hackers are using gamers to become crypto-rich

Crackonosh malware, which mines for cryptocurrency, is being hidden in free versions of popular games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d8zu3J

UK's departing spy tech chief: We're at serious risk if we lose edge

Science is transforming espionage and many countries are taking advantage, says Prof Finkelstein. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vVbGXJ

The valuable car part gone in 60 seconds

Why international criminal networks are behind a jump in the theft of catalytic converters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jbXuXC

Mobile roaming charges in Europe: What you need to know

Will Britons have to pay more to use their mobiles in Europe, now the UK has left the EU? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w1ec1N

Microsoft unveils Windows 11

The updated operating system has a new look and will let Android apps run on the Windows desktop. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sp6hKZ

Fortnite: UK band Easy Life to play virtual gig

The group from Leicester will perform in a virtual recreation of the O2 arena. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qppXuL

EE to reintroduce Europe roaming charges in January

The mobile operator EE is to charge new customers to use their phones in Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xJu8Us

Apple claims 'sideloading' apps is 'serious' security risk

The tech giant claims that allowing users to avoid the App Store would lead to widespread abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T1ycAT

The final years of John McAfee's controversial life

Anti-virus entrepreneur John McAfee has been found dead in Spain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zT25DX

What is the Great Reset - and how did it get hijacked by conspiracy theories?

A global Covid recovery plan by the World Economic Forum has inspired false rumours about the creation of a tyrannical world government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vWcThw

John McAfee: Anti-virus creator found dead in prison cell

The software mogul is found dead hours after a Spanish court allowed his extradition to the US on tax charges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xIO9e3

Rembrandt's The Night Watch painting restored by AI

The canvas was trimmed in 1715 to fit between two doors in Amsterdam’s city hall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gRDWVC

DeepMind uses AI to tackle neglected deadly diseases

The company’s technology maps out the shape of proteins, an otherwise costly and time-consuming process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TQQWmJ

EU wants emergency team for 'nightmare' cyber-attacks

European Commission says recent ransomware attacks on US and Ireland have "focussed mind" from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qiFZGG

Online Safety Bill 'catastrophic for free speech'

A new campaign claims it outsources internet policing to Silicon Valley. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j7G9Pt

US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites

The US Department of Justice says 36 websites linked to the Iranian government were seized. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d1owNp

Streaming TV giants face tighter UK regulation

The government says there's an "inconsistent, ad-hoc and potentially harmful gap in regulation". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wToijt

Smart devices for babies and parents tested

Lara Lewington looks at some of the latest gadgets and asks if they can reduce parents' stress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TYiy9G

Trust in news has grown in the UK during pandemic, research shows

Appetite for reliable reporting has increased but trust still below pre-Brexit levels, report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UvqOy8

Sonic the Hedgehog: 'I'd never seen anything like it in a video game'

Tam Kalinkse, one of the men responsible for gaming's most loveable hedgehog, speaks to Newsbeat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d7o6VQ

CEO Secrets: 'My billion-pound company has no office'

How Britain's youngest billionaire works differently - setting his firm up to thrive in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35HMolr

Covid-19 air 'purifier' ad banned by watchdog

An advert which claimed an air purifier could kill off Covid cells is banned as misleading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j0Lb0l

GP data sharing: What is it and can I opt out?

A scheme to centralise GP patient records in England has been delayed after concerns about a lack of publicity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xNKITv

Tinder boss says Covid changed how we swipe right

"They want to slow things down and get to know people first a lot more before they decide to match." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wNsa5n

Google investigated over 'dominance' in ad market

The investigation will look into all aspects of Google's involvement in the digital-advertising market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d2oqVM

Facebook's VR ads test loses first game after backlash

Plans to test ads inside Facebook Oculus games hit a speed bump after first test game quits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zMCWuM

Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break

A senior employee wrote on Twitter that the extra holiday was to deal with "collective burnout". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xJOKw7

New tool for under-18s to report nude photos of themselves online

Children who are worried a nude picture of them has been shared online can flag it to be removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3djiJTV

China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency

The latest crackdown on cryptocurrency comes days after China stopped Bitcoin mining in Sichuan province. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gVPJ5m

How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour

By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TQ5wLd

Political trolling 'twice as popular as positivity'

Political social-media posts are twice as likely to go viral if they are negative, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SKdXI0

German watchdog probes Apple's market dominance

Facebook, Amazon and Google have all faced similar scrutiny from the Federal Cartel Office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xAFSc0

Snapchat removes controversial speed filter

Snap is being sued by the parents of two men, who allege the filter's "negligent design" caused deaths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xBO37R

The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack

In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wMfOup

AI-driven robot Mayflower sails back after fault develops

The crewless ship is returning to Plymouth after developing "a minor mechanical issue", bosses say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j0mUr0

Online shopping trend makes warehousing hot property

The logistics industry has been building at breakneck speed, but we still haven't reached "peak shed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j1YQ7v

‘Virtual beauty tests used to be gimmicky but now they are useful’

June 20, 2021

With stores closed the beauty industry has embraced augmented reality testing apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cSXEPB

Facebook tests ads in virtual reality headsets

June 18, 2021

The ads will appear in only a few games at first as the firm assesses users' reactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zKVs6X

HarmonyOS: Hands-on with Huawei's rival to Android

June 18, 2021

BBC Click's Chris Fox explores what Huawei's new operating system can do. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zF7kHA

TikTok owner ByteDance sees its earnings double in 2020

China's biggest technology companies have been coming under increasing scrutiny both at home and abroad. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iMFove

Police to crack down on drones flown dangerously

Anyone flouting the rules faces having their drone confiscated, being fined or even imprisonment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cSxIUy

ICO watchdog 'deeply concerned' over live facial recognition

The Information Commissioner says the technology could be used "excessively or even recklessly". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cOHIOD

How market research reveals what you really think

By sifting and analysing huge amounts of data, market researchers say they can find out what's on your mind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q9KzqD

Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent

More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TLi0Uc

Nuclear energy: Fusion plant backed by Jeff Bezos to be built in UK

Canadian company General Fusion is set to build a $400m fusion demonstrator near Oxford. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vwZCMb

The relatives frozen in time on Google Street View

People are sharing ways in which the mapping tool has accidentally connected them with dead relatives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xtqApr

Chip shortage addressed by US-EU tech alliance

The partnership will also see working groups looking at emerging technologies such as AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35w7YJu

Flight of the Sky Lion: 'Like VR but without the headset'

The new experience is a wonderful and complex mix of creativity and technology, BBC's LJ Rich says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UeVUKg

Chloe Kahn and Jodie Marsh rapped by watchdog

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Chloe Ferry were also named by the Advertising Standards Authority for failing to disclose ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TCUfOq

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi 'probed' ahead of market debut, says report

'China's Uber' is preparing for what could be the largest initial public offering in the US this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35rGWTF

World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help

This month the country announced plans to become the first nation to make the cryptocurrency legal tender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wC0PmE

Food-delivery apps up to 44% more expensive, survey finds

A Which? survey comparing costs of takeaways found delivery apps up to 44% pricier. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xttAlK

Why cyber gangs won't worry about US-Russia talks

Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iJLyft

Lina Khan: The 32-year-old taking on Big Tech

The new Federal Trade Commission chair has Big Tech in her sights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wsujDw

Google adds encrypted messaging to its Android app

End-to-end encryption comes to Google's messages app, years after Apple's iMessage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gTxz4v

Low-income homes 'should get ultra-fast gigabit broadband help'

The recommendation comes from a group set up by government to boost take-up of the service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gBquFw

Bristol company hosted notorious child-abuse site

Companies are urged to work harder against those "profiting financially from the rape and abuse of children". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TzigpB

Digital ad industry accused of huge data breach

Legal action filed over volume of data shared by digital advertising firms during ad space sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gqpLYP

E3 2021: Nintendo shows off more Zelda Breath of the Wild 2

A last-minute Zelda segment capped a Nintendo showcase which left some fans disappointed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xuamwp

Windows 10 to be retired in 2025, as new OS unveils

From October 2025, there will be no new updates or security fixes for Windows 10. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gyrU3l

Apple and Google investigated by UK competition body

The UK competition authority says it has launched an investigation into the mobile phone market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ss1B7d

Web founder Berners-Lee to auction source code as NFT

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, is auctioning off a digital certificate for his code. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wvpU2H

E3 2021: Forza Horizon 5 - is bigger also better?

Newsbeat sits down to talk about the next Forza Horizon game with one of the brains behind it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gyTAoW

US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling'

It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gvAz6N

Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force

June 14, 2021

As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iCYYdj

Vodafone picks Samsung for 5G network

June 14, 2021

South Korean firm's contract win called a market "breakthrough" by one analyst. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wzYGI4

Irish police to be given powers over passwords

June 14, 2021

New legislation in the Republic of Ireland will compel suspects to give police their details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ziFNv8

Today at E3: Halo returns and Starfield first look

Today at E3: Halo returns and Starfield first look from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cE1QD4

WhatsApp launches privacy campaign after backlash

The head of WhatsApp says governments should "demand more security" as encryption comes under fire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cEunbj

Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees

From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3goIq5S

E3 2021: Microsoft shows off Halo Infinite, Starfield and Forza Horizon 5

A release date for Halo, a new Forza racer, and the unveil of Starfield were all at Microsoft's E3. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pN8yf8

Today at E3: Politics, polygons and palm trees

June 12, 2021

Avatar, Rabbids and an alien infection - Marc Cieslak runs us through the first day of E3. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35msvzT

Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos

June 12, 2021

The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zimOkB

E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals

June 12, 2021

A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vgV5gU

US lawmakers introduce bills targeting Big Tech

The bills target Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google and some of the anti-trust actions they stand accused of. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ghw9Bw

Virgin Atlantic partners with 'flying taxi' company

The airline is exploring whether it could launch air taxi flights from cities to major airports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gdjejW

Sun sets on Reddit Secret Santa

Users angry as site axes long-running gift swap which attracted celebrity participants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3whboeW

Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant files to go public in US

It is set to be the biggest share offering in the United States by a Chinese company since 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3izdCSY

Simulated robot performs realistic acrobatics and other news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gsFmFY

OnlyFans must do more to protect children, watchdog says

England's children's commissioner writes to the firm to express her "shock" after a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RMLGzY

E3 2021: What to expect at the world's most influential gaming event

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell looks ahead at this year's gaming convention. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wd3bZe

Why it's the end of the road for petrol stations

Many petrol stations will close over the next 20 years, accelerating the shift to electric cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vhrRhM

EA hacked and source code stolen

Game data and source code were both stolen by hackers, but no player data, EA said in a statement from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gnrKvR

How tech could help create 'music prescriptions'

Jen Copestake looks at a number of projects which are focused on technology, melodies and health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/355e3fE

G7 tax deal: What is it and are Amazon and Facebook included?

A deal has been agreed by the world's richest nations to tax global companies more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3czV68W

Map glitch 'closes' dozens of Oxford's roads

According to Google Maps and TomTom, barely any routes appear open through East Oxford. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pDQMLp

Deliveroo couriers can train to become ‘snoopers’

Riders will be offered optional training to look out for offences like domestic abuse and drug dealing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TlTQ2M

Facebook developing smartwatch with AR control

The company says the device is in only its early stages - and may never be released to the public. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SfXX05

Facebook remote working plan extended to all staff for long term

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg says working remotely has made him happier and more productive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zcnasZ

Maya Forstater: Woman wins tribunal appeal over transgender tweet

Maya Forstater lost her job at a think tank over tweets saying people cannot change their biological sex. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/357mkzO

Could ‘super-agers’ help explain how we get old?

Silicon Valley companies are researching why some people age more slowly than others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v5xIGN

Meat giant JBS pays $11m in ransom to resolve cyber-attack

Hackers disrupted operations in several markets at the world's largest meat processing company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wchhKn

Bitcoin: El Salvador makes cryptocurrency legal tender

It is the first country in the world to make the move, following a proposal by its president. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x5ZMeG

'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit'

The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ivDm2A

Donald Trump-era ban on TikTok dropped by Joe Biden

The delayed ban on TikTok and WeChat will now not happen - instead apps from China will face reviews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pAbsnx

Thousands of fake online pharmacies shut down

An Interpol crackdown in more than 90 countries aimed to stop the sale of illicit prescription drugs from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3isfNaC

One Fastly customer 'triggered internet meltdown'

The bug was discovered when a customer changed their settings, the company says, promising a "post-mortem". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zfO4jC

Pandemic accelerated UK's shift online, says Ofcom

Online shopping soared, topping £110bn in sales, while adult sites were visited by half of over-18s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w7Upf1

Renewable crypto mining - from cow to coin

One company is trying to persuade small-scale renewable generators to mine crypto currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gnDYUW

Tunbridge Wells: Skinners' Kent schools closed after data breach

Two schools in Tunbridge Wells are shut after "sophisticated" hackers encrypted student data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vdb3IZ

Apple pays millions in iPhone-repair explicit photo case

Intimate images and videos were shared from a woman's iPhone while it was being repaired. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzCj2N

Capcom accused of infringing artist's copyright in Resident Evil games

Capcom used dozens of images from a book of textures in games for decades, the case alleges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uXAOg4

New NHS patient data store delayed by two months

The creation of a central store of data from GP records in England had been due to start on 1 July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x0sGN6

ANOM: Hundreds arrested in massive global crime sting using messaging app

Hundreds are arrested worldwide after using the ANOM app, where their messages were monitored. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzj2yO

Websites begin to work again after major breakage

Cloud computing provider Fastly said it was implementing a fix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34USgr4

Donald Trump calls Bitcoin 'a scam against the dollar'

The controversial former US president thinks the cryptocurrency is a threat to the US dollar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x1UTDq

E-bike sales boom despite high prices and confusing rules

Electric bike sales are soaring, despite high prices and confusing rules over their speed and power. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ptX2oK

iOS15: Apple continues privacy war with app tracker reports

The tech giant will now provide updates showing when apps access a device's microphone and photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cpaJju

Colonial Pipeline: US recovers most of ransom, justice department says

The justice department says it has seized most of the $4.4m (£3.1m) paid to a cyber-criminal gang. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g20tQk

Doctors urge delay to England GP data scrape

GPs say more time is needed to warn patients about the transfer of their medical information to a database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3clh8Mv

When and where can I ride an e-scooter legally?

London is the latest UK city to trial e-scooters - which the government hopes will be a more environmentally-friendly way to travel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2laIqhd

Google fined €220m in France over advertising abuse

Technology giant Google was fined by France's competition watchdog for abusing its market position. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34ZJyaM

Apple employees rally against office working plan

Staff are pushing back against Tim Cook's declaration that most working days need to be at the office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fWvTYs

Jeff Bezos and brother to fly to space in Blue Origin flight

The Amazon founder will take the first human flight launched by his space company, Blue Origin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3z8aJhO

'My foggy glasses solution helped me through Covid'

Alex Wickens explains how a business idea during the pandemic restored his hopes for the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TDbPSc

Xiaohongshu social media account blocked after Tiananmen post

E-commerce app Xiaohongshu's social media account disappeared after a post on the sensitive date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zfIxtt

Ollie Robinson: England bowler suspended for historical tweets

England pace bowler Ollie Robinson will not play in the second Test against New Zealand starting on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fX8lCR

Covid vaccine stickers come to dating apps in UK

June 06, 2021

The optional badges will be displayable on dating profiles as part of a government collaboration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vYFjIF

'Clothes are torn, worn out - I can't find work gloves'

June 06, 2021

How supply chains can be strengthened to protect against shocks and shortages in the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x6lcbJ

Rich nations back deal to tax multinationals

June 05, 2021

G7 finance minister have agreed to work together to create a 'level playing field' on global taxation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TNmc6h

Microsoft says error caused 'Tank Man' Bing censorship

Microsoft's Bing search engine showed no image results for the famous Tiananmen Square protester. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pp3QnJ

United plans supersonic passenger flights by 2029

The US airline has ordered 15 supersonic passenger jets which could cut travel times in half. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pp29H2

Facebook suspends Trump accounts for two years

Facebook's oversight board previously criticised the firm's decision to ban Donald Trump indefinitely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gcEsx5

Kannada: Google apologises for 'ugliest Indian language' search result

The tech giant has apologised and said it had swiftly corrected the mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uWqdCg

Robot Eva mimics human emotions and other tech news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ScJXEf

Patient data transfer still set to start in July

The government is set to introduce scheme, despite the NHS suggesting a delay until September. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wT5XCP

WhatsApp hijack scam continues to spread

Scammers are using an old trick to hijack WhatsApp accounts by posing as a friend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gd1owe

Apple updates AirTags after stalking fears

Critics say the miniature trackers could be used to secretly monitor people's location. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3z4jNUT

Facebook probed by UK and EU watchdogs over data breach

Authorities in the UK and EU are concerned the firm is using ad data to gain an unfair advantage over rivals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wSxzIf

Anti-theft bike tech tested: Can it keep your cycle safe?

Tom Brada tests some of the security tech that could help keep your two-wheeler more secure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3geAFjc

Millions struggle to pay broadband bills in UK

Citizens Advice says that about 2.5 million people are believed to be behind with payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fQ5DPG

Sunak ‘confident’ of reaching tech tax agreement

The US has delayed imposing tariffs on some global imports in retaliation for taxes on tech firms from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cg47nC

How AI is working with Parkinson’s patients?

The BBC's tech correspondent looks at how AI could change the treatment of Parkinson's disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SSTRe8

How to protect birds and bats from wind turbines

As wind farm numbers explode researchers are coming up with more ways to keep wildlife safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cgTgtA

Twitter Blue subscription service launches in Australia and Canada

Australia and Canada are the first two countries to get access to the enhanced Twitter product. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wV5G24

Apple wants staff back in offices by September

The tech giant says staff will be required to work at least three-days a week at their desks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34NpHvm

Norton antivirus adds Ethereum cryptocurrency mining

The software security firm is adding Ethereum mining to its products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RXzpsB

Google diversity head removed over anti-Semitic blog post

Kamau Bobb wrote in a now-deleted 2007 blog post that Jews had an "insatiable appetite for war". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iaUJ8F

Conservatives fined £10,000 for sending unwanted emails

The emails were sent in the name of Boris Johnson after he became prime minister in July 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yWR5VR

Charlie Bit Me NFT sale: Brothers to pay for university with auction money

The viral brothers talk to Newsbeat after an NFT of their viral video from 2007 sells for £538,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ceEALx

Working from home: Call to ban out-of-hours emails from bosses

The UK government is urged to bring in a French-style law giving workers "the right to disconnect". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vYB7Zz

Could phone footage put Myanmar's leaders in jail?

The UN is gathering video of state-sponsored violence in Myanmar to use as evidence in future trials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Ez8gM

JBS: FBI says Russia-linked group hacked meat supplier

The White House says President Biden will bring up cyber-attacks when he meets Russia's President Putin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wTI5Pi

Donald Trump's 'communications' platform permanently taken offline

The former US president will return to social media, an aide says - but exactly how remains unclear. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pgcUv5

US delays tariffs in 'tech tax' row

Extra US tariffs on UK and other goods are delayed as international tax talks continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g2KnVJ

East of England broadband boost for 1 million planned

Upp promises to spend £1bn bringing fibre broadband to homes across the east of England. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S3cqfD

Etsy snaps up Gen-Z focussed shopping app Depop for $1.6bn

The British second-hand clothing app Depop has unique items and potential to scale up, the boss of Etsy says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34CIR7r

Tesla failed to stop Musk tweets, says regulator

A court order requires the automotive giant's lawyers to pre-approve some of the CEO's tweets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TFp4lD

Amazon warehouse injuries '80% higher' than competitors, report claims

A union-led group says Amazon's injury rate is twice that of its closest competitor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wU5XSO

Drone skirmish as Chile football team fears Argentine spies

Fearing their Argentine rivals were spying on them, the Chileans took down a drone flying overhead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iceOew

Ex-reality TV stars' 'misleading' debt ads banned

Stars from Only Way is Essex and Geordie Shore have Instagram debt adverts banned by the regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fEUh0G

Zoom sales race ahead despite workplaces reopening

The video platform said sales nearly doubled between the first quarter of 2020 and 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3idzEKC

Huawei operating system coming to smartphones in Asia

The system was developed after a trade ban blocked smartphones from working fully with Google's Android. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yX5nG3

JBS: World's largest meat supplier hit by cyber-attack

The ransomware attack may mean delays for some customers in the US, Canada and Australia, the firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SIL2n8

eBay sellers can no longer use PayPal under new terms

Some sellers are unhappy with the changes that put payments straight into bank accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wTp0gp

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