Clean energy from the fastest moving objects on earth
Why fusion promises clean unlimited energy and one firm hopes to spark it with high-speed collisions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oluaR0
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Facebook grilled over mental-health impact on kids
Facebook's global head of safety, Antigone Davis, testifies to the US Senate, about child protection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kVnAif
'Google' is most searched word on Bing, Google says
Google tells an EU court the number-one search on its biggest rival is for Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mbjNwr
Petrol shortage: Waze uses push notifications to track fuel stocks
Waze is using push notifications to ask for data on fuel supplies to notify others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3imUGWB
AI can predict if it will rain in two hours' time
The forecasting system can predict the weather with about 89% accuracy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3F8mnfi
Aquarium’s fish-spotting app offers marine life insight
Dubai’s Lost Chambers Aquarium app tells users about conservation projects and endangered status. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3okqzCR
Researchers find Apple Pay, Visa contactless hack
An attacker could bypass the iPhone lock screen and make large payments above the contactless limit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39RVle2
British firm claims quantum-computing breakthrough
Two companies are hoping to move the quantum industry in two different directions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ilJA41
How to Avoid Buying a Car Flooded by Hurricanes
By BY NORMAN MAYERSOHN from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/3iihQ0l
Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels
RT’s German channels were deleted by YouTube for breaching its Covid misinformation policy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kSnPul
Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill
Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kOxJx6
CEO Secrets: Don't fire staff for making mistakes
Tech firm CEO Jeff Lawson warns bosses not to make hasty judgements about their employees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kM7U0G
Amazon announces Astro the home robot
Astro can patrol the home when you're not there, or be remotely controlled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kQaKlo
Cryptocurrency expert admits aiding North Korea
The US Department of Justice says he "jeopardised the national security of the United States". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Pj5iA
Microsoft says failed TikTok acquisition was 'strangest thing'
Satya Nadella reveals details about the Microsoft TikTok deal that never was. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m7GJwM
Activision settles $18m workplace discrimination case
The gaming giant settles one of several legal cases involving sexual harassment and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AR3vPo
Genshin Impact anniversary: 'Unheard of for a game like this to be so successful'
The Chinese game made a $1 billion in it's first six months from microtransactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ukwhWn
Broadband switching to be made faster and easier under new rules
Switching from one tech to another will no longer require long phone calls to several companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ARLxfG
Robot squash coach could aid player’s performance
With the aid of sensors in the player’s racket, the humanoid gives feedback during training. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ANYJT5
Ford announces $11.4bn investment in electric vehicle plants
The US carmaker vows to "lead America's shift to electric vehicles" with largest ever factory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AP4uj8
The race to replace persistent chemicals in our homes
Why widely-used PFAS coatings found on objects like frying pans and raincoats are in the spotlight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3F7MEdY
Instagram for kids paused after backlash
Facebook delays its child-friendly Instagram version to do more work with concerned parents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kIkcHm
Mr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors
Can a hamster trading cryptocurrency beat human investors in the stock market? Mr Goxx can. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WgkmMB
Facebook Files: 5 things leaked documents reveal
Leaked documents appear to present a new problem for Facebook - employee discontent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zk7pm4
The self-sustaining house on wheels and other news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CLY7O2
China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal
Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lSnd7j
Chris Pratt, Jack Black to star in new Super Mario Bros movie
Chris Pratt will be playing Mario with Charlie Day as his sibling Luigi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XMCGgD
Spying concerns fuel the market for more secure tech
Revelations about spyware have spurred interest in more secure phones and software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u8txLz
Apple bans Fortnite from App Store during Epic Games legal battle
The game won't be available on iPhones or other Apple devices until its legal battle with Epic Games ends. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EL59EN
AI cannot be the inventor of a patent, appeals court rules
"Only a person can have rights. A machine cannot," one of the judges wrote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i0Kvqr
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones
Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging port. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CITKDJ
Apple threatened Facebook ban over slavery posts on Instagram
The media giant warned it would take Facebook products out of its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u3axhq
Vauxhall Motors plans Luton job losses amid chip crisis
The Unite union says it will "do everything in our power to mitigate or prevent" job losses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nYyzJG
'Side-eying Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT
The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EIY9bu
Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate
Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZpiSAX
Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones
The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XFpr1u
NFT-based fantasy football card firm raises $680m
But some fans question if crypto-assets and football are a good mix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VZiyHH
How 'nerd' culture powered through the pandemic
Meet the online content creators beating the odds to build successful careers from their passions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hQf4iG
Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste
Waste from the cryptocurrency process is similar to that from IT equipment somewhere like the Netherlands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AqEM4r
China: Children given daily time limit on Douyin - its version of TikTok
Douyin users aged under 14 will be limited to 40 minutes a day on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39qzB8w
Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?
A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lDOev8
Should schools retain online parents' evenings?
Parents and teachers seem to agree it is the number one innovation worth keeping post-lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hL0yIR
The AI body scanner detecting skin cancer and other news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best tech news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nGYu8t
High-speed internet via airborne beams of light
The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EuN4KO
Mosquitoes 'vacuumed up' by traps that mimic breathing
More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XzOFyn
The big problem of building waste and how to tackle it
How better technology and regulation could cut the waste generated by the construction industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xv8xmg
Sir Clive Sinclair: Computing pioneer dies aged 81
The inventor, entrepreneur and ZX Spectrum pioneer died at his London home following a long illness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hEOLLU
Sir Clive Sinclair: Tireless inventor ahead of his time
The prolific innovator invented the pocket calculator and the ill-fated Sinclair C5 electric car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zh3hzy
File-sharing crackdowns from lawyers and police
Piracy is once again in spotlight as rights holders threaten legal action for illegal streaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nG1v8T
OpenSea admits insider trading of NFTs it promoted
An employee was accused of buying digital art that would later be promoted on the homepage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CnODst
Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans
The infiltration threatened the "very foundations of Wikipedia", BBC News is told. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CmL9X7
Bitcoin protests in El Salvador against cryptocurrency as legal tender
The demonstrators burn Bitcoin machines, a week after the cryptocurrency became legal tender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XjzZmD
Microsoft's passwordless plans lets users switch to app-based login
Microsoft says users can delete all passwords from their accounts and use a different login system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Efo7Dj
Deathloop reviews: 'Ingenious' shooter is a contender for game of the year
The action thriller, which takes place in a time loop, delights critics as it debuts on Playstation 5. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YQHfHk
Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE
The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EuJOPZ
Firms fined over 'frustrating' nuisance messages
We Buy Any Car, Saga and Sports Direct are fined for sending millions of nuisance messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tIyr1w
TikTok faces privacy investigations by EU watchdog
The Irish regulator says it is looking at how TikTok handles children's data - and where it goes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nBEYKG
Facebook under fire over secret teen research
It had evidence Instagram was a harmful place for young people - but failed to share its findings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hzDYTu
'Massive' transatlantic data cable landed on beach in Bude
The new 7,000km-long internet cable connecting the UK and US has been brought ashore in Cornwall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpFA3g
Canva: Australian online design platform valued at $40bn
The online design platform has become one of the most valuable private firms in the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39eCxFb
TikTok: Social media giant to roll out support for users' mental health
The move comes as Instagram is facing fresh scrutiny over its impact on young people's wellbeing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YYQENh
Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video
The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zhglFm
Israel-Palestinian Facebook posts need 'bias' review
One of the recommendations from the Facebook Oversight Board after ruling on one such post. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tDCsVc
Why Iceland’s volcanoes may aid future Mars exploration
Scientists are using the country to test drone tech that could one day explore the planet's terrain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nwLVN2
Apple rushes to block 'zero-click' iPhone spyware
The flaw allows hackers to access devices even if users do not click on a link or file. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XbE4JA
Why even giant ships can't solve the shipping crisis
A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EeD3S5
Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency
A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ehn2ei
The world's most powerful magnetic field and other news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3z1S6L2
Apple iPhone risk from powerful motorbike vibrations
Camera performance can "degrade" if attached to high-volume, high-power motorbikes, Apple says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hses2g
Epic appeals against Apple App Store ruling
The Fortnite-maker lodges an appeal in its Apple case, two days after the judge's ruling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nu72iL
Jesse Lingard takes control of a Rainbow Six Siege esports team
The footballer believes his experiences on the pitch will translate to the online world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hnawzJ
Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app
Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology companies operating in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Z5tB6
The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer
Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3noTvcv
Cressida Dick: Tech giants make it impossible to stop terrorists
Pressure on tech firms intensifies as Priti Patel unveils fund for technologies to keep children safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VDujn6
Apple dealt major blow in Epic Games trial
A judge in the Apple vs Epic trial says Apple must give app developers alternative payment options. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X68uNR
'Anti-radiation' phone stickers still sold on Amazon
Eight months ago a BBC investigation reported the smartDOT stickers had "no effect". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nmBSdm
Texas passes social media 'de-platforming' law
The US state makes it illegal to ban somebody from social media because of their political views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3txjRtR
Fortnite video chat app Houseparty to close
The developers of the video chat app say they can no longer give it "the attention it deserves". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3laH1lR
Playstation Showcase 2021: What we learned
Sony attempts to turn fan frustration into excitement about new games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nhEFnV
Amazon offers to pay college fees for 750,000 US staff
The online shopping giant says all US frontline workers will be eligible as it fights to attract new employees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VtfALk
Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?
Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E5rZXq
Twitter to label 'good' bot accounts
Twitter wants "good" bot accounts to label themselves as non-human. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BZAbX8
Could a reboot make social media a nicer place?
A Harvard University project will explore whether social media can be de-toxed from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hjgrpF
Ray-Ban Stories: Facebook reveals its video camera glasses
Facebook and eyewear brand Ray-Ban have revealed a pair of glasses that contain two cameras. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tqCsYx
Robot vacuum cleaner trained to dodge pet faeces
Owners have previously documented robots mindlessly spreading excrement as they "clean". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jYruXc
Three brings in EU roaming charges and ends global scheme
Three is the third UK network to bring back roaming charges for the EU post-Brexit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XcF5Bn
PayPal raises fees between UK and Europe
PayPal is bringing in a new fee for commercial transactions between the UK and EEA. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X7k3UR
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes 'lied and cheated', trial hears
Elizabeth Holmes pretended her blood-testing technology worked in order to enrich herself, prosecutors say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BSVgCB
The Kenyans who are helping the world to cheat
Some Kenyans try to escape poverty by helping foreign students to fake their academic work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yXAvDQ
The models that turned Instagram into their DIY catwalk
New York Fashion Week marks a tentative return - but how did supermodels keep working through Covid? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DZo3HK
Facebook accused of allowing sexist job advertising
An investigation by Global Witness suggests its algorithm is biased in choosing who sees which ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hyAWyX
Fortnite gamer's mum becomes pro herself
Anne Fish began as her son's manager and has just signed a professional gaming contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BS1ylX
Is this the era of a more shopping focused social media?
Virtual retail is changing and becoming more embedded in our day to day online activities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jUc3iI
Twitter tests bigger pictures in timeline
Twitter's latest test to change its core experience makes photos and videos fill a mobile screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kZz6I6
Email company under fire over police data handover
The encrypted-email service has just recruited web founder Sir Tim Berners-Lee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YttEpc
Bitcoin crashes on first day as El Salvador's legal tender
Technological glitches plagued the first day of El Salvador accepting Bitcoin as legal tender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YFY1cp
Chinese social media site Weibo suspends 22 K-pop accounts
The social media site says 22 fan accounts have been suspended for "irrational celebrity support”. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l4PwPk
Openreach axes connection fees for low-income homes
The network provider will not charge firms for connecting unwaged universal credit claimants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hcb63n
Tripwire boss steps down over support for Texas abortion law
Tripwire boss John Gibson had said he was "proud" of the Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tjcaYa
Bolsonaro: New bill will limit tech giants' power to remove content
Brazil's president signs a decree requiring firms to provide "just cause" before removing posts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WYky3f
Chip shortage could last into 2023, says car boss
The car industry must learn from the Covid "stress test", says Mercedes-Benz-owner Daimler. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WRPZfX
Fear and excitement in El Salvador as Bitcoin becomes legal tender
Millions of Salvadorians are expected to download a digital wallet app with $30 of free Bitcoin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BM5eFL
Netflix to continue with BBFC age ratings after successful trial
The streaming giant and the regulator will work together long term after a successful trial. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n6hX2b
Cookie banners: G7 urged to consider solution to pop-up notices
Information commissioner Elizabeth Denham believes the issue needs to be solved collectively. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kZ016Q
Esports: Why are there so few professional women gamers?
There are no female players in the top 300 earners in esports, according to research shared with BBC News. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yJpu9i
Why coders love the AI that could put them out of a job
Artificial intelligence is getting better at penning code but still a long way from working alone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X2umtl
Kim Kardashian cypto ad singled out by financial watchdog
An Instagram ad by the influencer was criticised in a speech by FCA chairman Charles Randell. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WUgwt4
TikTok overtakes YouTube for average watch time in US and UK
TikTok has higher watch time per user than video giant YouTube in the US and UK, a report suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h788wS
Facebook apology as AI labels black men 'primates'
The company says it was an "unacceptable error" and disabled the feature and launched an investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BQwq6x
Has Covid killed off business cards for good?
Sales of business cards have fallen sharply as a result of the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38NysYk
Apple employees make US labour watchdog complaints
Two employees have filed charges against Apple with the US National Labor Relations Board. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BGdmb6
Apple delays plan to scan iPhones for child abuse
It said it had listened to feedback from privacy campaigners and others and would reassess. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38DwYQt
Bitcoin: El Salvador divided over legal tender law
The country will be the first to recognise the crypto-currency as legal tender from September 7. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DHnstY
Banksy was warned about website flaw before NFT hack scam
Security researcher warned artist before hacker scammed a fan out of $336,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kUc6tU
Meet Digit, the workplace robot, and other news
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the best of the week's technology news. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38D9MBR
How to back up your data and keep it safe
Experts recommend using three drives to back up your data and using cloud-based services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BCUbid
Sir Salman Rushdie to serialise book via email newsletter
The Booker Prize-winning author will serialise a new novella on the Substack newsletter publishing platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38xeAJb
US states to accept driver's licence on iPhones
Apple's new ID system for its Wallet will be rolled out at airports to start. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mR8WKe
Apple to allow Netflix-type apps a sign-up link
Apps offering books, videos or music will be able to offer a website link to sign up and manage accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yF7Jrq
WhatsApp fined €225m for privacy breaches
The Irish data watchdog has handed WhatsApp the second-highest ever GDPR fine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gRWOVq
Afghanistan: Facebook says it helped people flee, including staff
The flight arrived in Mexico City on Wednesday, with 175 Afghan citizens on board, including 75 children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yHBV5f
Investigation into hacked "map" of UK gun owners
Animal rights activists have published a "map" of thousands of gun owners and their addresses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BxEqZT
Twitter tests safety mode feature to silence abuse
Once enabled in settings, the new feature will automatically sniff out abusive tweets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DFo4jA
Children's Code: What is it and how will it work?
The ICO's Children's Code will make technology companies reassess how they offer services to children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zAwWVj
Vauxhall Motors warns chip shortage to last months
Vauxhall's boss said the global shortage of computer chips is still having a significant impact. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WFJKvv