Elon Musk jokes about whistleblowers with new Tesla product
In recent months, Tesla has faced lawsuits over alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rEi0Vl
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Facebook reverses Kyle Rittenhouse search policy
Facebook had ensured searches of the teenager's name on its platform would result in blank pages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xHhSW3
Twitter will remove images tweeted without consent
Images or videos of private individuals posted without consent could be removed for violating rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lq0XlJ
UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy
The CMA rules Facebook's purchase of the vast Gif database unfair to competing social-media platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o4dAEW
E-scooters in London: Met Police warn retailers not to exploit customers at Christmas
Thousands of e-scooters ridden illegally have been seized by police in London so far this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E7zQ69
Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO
Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EcOysL
MI6 must adapt to new technology to survive, says spy chief
Richard Moore says the secret service must partner with the private sector to find new technologies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3I8X9zg
Semi-automated offsides trialled at Fifa Arab Cup and could be used at 2022 World Cup
The use of technology to help officials make more accurate offside decisions will be tested at the Fifa Arab Cup, which starts on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E3Ulkv
Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe
A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E5Gmug
Amazon: Union election to be rerun after claims of foul play
Amazon workers in the US state will get a second chance to unionise in a major blow to the online giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lnjFKV
Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?
The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o7LTet
Facial recognition firm faces possible £17m privacy fine
Clearview AI allegedly breached privacy rules and must now delete relevant photos from its records. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31fozT3
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive
The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3D5mKVZ
China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system
Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZIhF2
Nissan boss warns no end in sight to global chip shortage
The Omicron variant could exacerbate the shortage of chips used in cars, Makoto Uchida tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3I5YjLB
Banksy-inspired NFT drives 'seismic' change in art world
The owner of the NFT of 'Warning Sign' will also own a 5% equity stake in the physical artwork. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rdbN2j
Online sellers 'hotbed' for dangerous items experts warn
Fire services and safety experts ask the government to reform laws to hold shopping sites accountable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nXv71n
‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’
Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HZS8Zx
What is artificial intelligence and why is it important?
Many recent big advances in tech have one key thing at the heart of then: artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3126Aze
What are algorithms and how do they work?
A huge amount of our lives is influenced by algorithms. Here's how they work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/313MgxP
What are quantum computers and what are they used for?
Companies around the world are racing to create a new generation of computers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ldnkLj
Bitcoin: What are crypto-currencies?
Fans of crypto-currencies say they are the future of money - but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZWXUh
How do you turn off the internet?
How easy would it be for a government to block one of the biggest sources of news and information? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xrLHK3
Amazon protests: 13 arrested as Extinction Rebellion targets retailer
Extinction Rebellion targets 13 sites in the UK on the retail giant's busiest day of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DWEfsP
Mr Goxx, the cryptocurrency-trading hamster, dies
The rodent famous for his financial portfolio and trading cage died peacefully on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nRVHcm
Mobile phone museum celebrates ugly and iconic phones
A new museum showcasing more than 2,000 retro mobile phones launches online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xoiRdz
'World's fastest' all-electric plane and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ldGYqj
Black Friday: Will you get the tech you want for Christmas?
Bargain hunters could be disappointed this year, especially if they are hoping to buy a games console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cUrz9G
Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs
It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HUfdNh
Spotify tests TikTok-like vertical video feature
The music streaming giant is experimenting on iPhone to let users move through clips quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HVRZpW
Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes
Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CLZyMl
Cosmetic surgery social ads banned for under-18s
The UK advertising watchdog says the rules will come into force from May next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xmj0xT
Pompeii fresco puzzle to get help from robots
Image recognition will be used to help re-build the past piece by piece. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DRjH4Z
US blacklists a dozen more Chinese tech firms citing national security
The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3111bsD
Indian government set to ban cryptocurrencies
The latest draft of a government bill to be submitted in India aims to ban most cryptocurrencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cNkkR7
Huge fines and a ban on default passwords in new UK law
New rules are introduced to make internet-connected home devices less likely to be hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FGC112
Apple digital-ID scheme delayed to 2022
The delay follows Apple announcing it wanted "sole control" over how US states rolled out the feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CPs7se
Tolkien estate blocks JRR Token crypto-currency
Lawyers representing the estate said the product, launched in August, infringed the author's trademark. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l0xi2r
NFT or non-fungible token is Collins Dictionary's word of the year
"Neopronoun", "cheugy" and "climate anxiety" also make this year's list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xkXDNJ
Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group
Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30VSYpx
Samsung chooses Texas as site of new $17bn chip plant
The announcement comes as the US government has been calling on firms to tackle supply chain issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30QUjgY
Italy fines Apple and Amazon over Beats headphones
Italy's competition authority fines the tech giants €200m over an exclusivity agreement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xgfIMI
Crypto US constitution bidder refunds hit by high fees
Investors in an ill-fated scheme to buy the rare US document are being offered refunds with a catch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FMQQiR
Uber takes its first step into the cannabis market
Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cVflOt
AO World warns of product shortages this Christmas
Electricals retailer AO World says games consoles and iPhones are among products in short supply. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FJ0seu
VR helps parents visualise child's surgery
Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nEZlWN
Atom Bank introduces four-day work week without cutting in pay
Atom Bank has cut its staff's hours by 10% without reducing their pay in a bid to improve wellbeing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nFAzWE
Lush to stop its social media until it's 'safer'
The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r1V8yo
Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?
South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l338eP
Facebook and Instagram encryption plans delayed by Meta until 2023
Meta's plans to protect messages on the platforms are put back until 2023 in a row over child safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3czlDmH
TikTok school abuse: Teachers quitting over paedophile slurs
One school says it called in the police over "very upsetting" allegations on the video-sharing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oIFcOW
Will printable solar cells reshape buildings?
Lara Lewington visits the labs which have some of the latest innovations in solar energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nEKeN1
New homes in England to have electric car chargers by law
Charging points will also be required in new supermarkets and workplaces in England under government plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kWxkIH
Homeless in Cornwall offered laptops by council
Cornwall Council says it is "vital" people without access to the internet are "not left behind". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xcwSKZ
El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano
Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HHx3D6
Police charge Amazon India executives in drug smuggling case
It comes after two men allegedly used the company's website as part of a drug smuggling operation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kZZkLg
The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal
How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0
WhatsApp privacy policy tweaked in Europe after record fine
WhatsApp is rewriting policies to comply with regulator demands after being issued an enormous fine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cBFcL6
Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony
Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-boss of blood testing company Theranos, took the stand in her defence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DCBBbl
Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after outage
The carmaker's CEO Elon Musk says its app is coming back online after many owners reported an error. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Kju4A
'Piracy' website offers NFT art as free downloads
An artist creates a website that lets people download "every NFT" on the Ethereum blockchain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DC4a8K
Facebook gives users 'more control' over news feed
Facebook says it is testing controls to let users see more content from friends and less from groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CrS3tK
Booster vaccines to be added to NHS Covid Pass for travel
People in England will be able to prove they have had a third dose, enabling travel to some countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HAvGWO
Pets can ring owners with DogPhone and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FwxhLn
Six million Sky routers had serious security flaw
The issue, which could have let hackers take over home networks, took 18 months to fix, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FuvDKm
Nadine Dorries: Culture secretary says social media has been hijacked
The culture secretary says she doesn't want "to charge out on a culture war battle" in her new role. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FxQJHQ
Alibaba: Shares dive after China spending slowdown warning
The tech giant forecast its annual revenue would grow at the slowest pace since its 2014 market debut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HzJJMi
Crypto bid to buy US constitution copy at auction fails
ConsitutionDAO said it wanted to put the document "in the hands of the people". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FvBU8t
Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts
Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oB7quY
The small nuclear power plants billed as an energy fix
A host of firms are developing mini nuclear reactors but questions remain over safety and costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x04vzE
Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children
A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kLbO9F
Climate change: Conspiracy theories found on foreign-language Wikipedia
Pages in languages other than English wrongly suggest scientists are divided over the causes of global warming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oENGXu
Crypto adverts on London Tube under investigation
The advertising watchdog says it is part of a wider look at the way cryptocurrency is advertised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DvOC6C
UK and US join forces to strike back in cyber-space
Combined "enduring" operations will use the "full range of capabilities", the two nations say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Eww40
Rural broadband: Residents miss out on NI scheme
Project Stratum promises to deliver full-fibre broadband to rural properties in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/326NJDz
Paytm: Shares plunge in India's biggest ever market debut
Paytm, which counts Chinese giant Ant among its backers, raised $2.5bn in its IPO. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qM02iW
The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents
Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kNCN4f
Crypto bid to buy US constitution print raises millions
A group called ConstitutionDAO is crowd-funding an auction bid, but there are concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DuIo6Q
Apple announces self-service repair scheme in win for campaigners
Users with the know-how will be able to order and replace iPhone screens and parts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FsN91h
Bobby Kotick: Activision Blizzard employees call for boss to step down
After a newspaper report levels fresh allegations, employees call for Bobby Kotick to step down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CqQXOW
Star Trek Discovery fans angry as new season is pulled days before launch
Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season was due to launch outside North America on Netflix on Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32akTCt
Ding Ding! Crazy Frog to make a comeback in December
The infuriatingly infectious amphibian topped the charts around the world in 2005 with Axel F. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CoDNlA
Rubbish sifting robots recycle demolition waste
A recycling plant is using machines to stop valuable materials in building waste being incinerated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YUSb7n
Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK
The online giant says high Visa fees mean it won't process credit card transactions from 19 January. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FrAtHY
LA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm
The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3np73nQ
TikTok takes extra steps to curb dangerous challenges
The company has also highlighted the negative impact of online hoaxes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cmGGZj
Vaccine research among cyber attack targets
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it dealt with a record 777 incidents in the last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YZ4bos
Dyson Award winners: Glaucoma glove and bottle scanner
A device to stem blood loss from stab wounds, which won the UK award, also received an international prize. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cjUBzt
Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'
The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FoAyMQ
Arm-Nvidia deal: UK orders further inquiry
The UK's competition watchdog is told to investigate the proposed takeover further. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qJEOlK
Halo Infinite given early multiplayer launch for 20th anniversary
Microsoft releases the free multiplayer part of its latest title three weeks early. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HrPNGp
Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia
The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oygl0b
How smart tech is supporting smallholders in South Africa
Small farms in Africa struggle to compete with commercial agriculture - can new platforms help? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qGLVLO
Gigabit broadband: Internet seen as top homebuyer priority
A survey of estate agents indicates a boom in questions about internet speeds before buying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wMV3jc
Online hate speech rose 20% during pandemic: 'We've normalised it'
A new report by charity Ditch the Label analysed 263 million conversations between 2019 and 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oz2nuU
Apple digital ID scheme comes with conditions and costs
Apple's digital driver's licence scheme has strict stipulations and may costs taxpayers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ne0C74
Xbox at 20: The story of where gaming goes next
Xbox boss Phil Spencer talks to BBC podcast Press X to Continue on the console's 20th anniversary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30v5Anl
FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server
The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kzBIwY
The robots behind the bar that want to pull your next pint
A growing number of tech firms have developed robots the say could replace bar staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30m7NkL
US President Joe Biden tightens restrictions on Huawei and ZTE
A new law stops companies judged to be a security threat receiving telecoms equipment licences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YEosiM
Councils and police must 'weigh CCTV firms' human rights records'
Surveillance camera watchdog's call follows MPs' plea for a ban on tech used in Uyghur camps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CcPQSN
Apple to fix iPhone 13 Face ID screen repair glitch
The firm promises a software update to enable unofficial repairers to replace broken iPhone screens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oohbfV
Robot gives needle-free injections and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ce0iJI
Eco-friendly greenhouses grow food with waste heat
Tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are being grown with warmth harnessed from a water treatment works. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Hi4rQI
Singles Day: Alibaba's annual event sees slowest ever sales growth
The world's biggest online shopping event was muted this year amid a crackdown on technology firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n8JbVj
How high-speed electric vehicle racing is advancing tech
From rally cars to scooters new electric racing competitions are a test bed for new technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3opVL29
Vodafone to offer ultra-fast broadband to millions
The British telecoms giant has reached new deals with CityFibre and BT Openreach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wGcCkL
'We lost festive savings in family Whatsapp scam'
Trading standards officers warn that fraudsters are posing as family members to steal money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Hdd1jx
Ancient Olympia to be digitally preserved
Ancient Olympia to be preserved in a new deal between the Greek government and Microsoft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3D2n60e
Elon Musk: Tesla boss sells $1.1bn of shares in carmaker
It comes days after he asked his Twitter followers whether he should sell 10% of his stake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kptiYS
Uber sued by Justice Department for overcharging disabled people
The Justice Department says Uber's 'wait time' fees discriminate against people with disabilities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3okqfCq
Rivian, the electric-truck maker, soars in early trading after its I.P.O.
By BY PETER EAVIS from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/3bXCMGb
Hack leaves fertility clinic medical data at risk
A private fertility clinic and a hospital are among those hit by a ransomware gang. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ofHzIX
Premier Property Lawyers: House sales halted by security breach
A conveyancing company says an IT "security incident" is delaying property transactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qpHS6z
Apple v Epic: Court denies delay on App Store changes
Apple has been denied a bid to delay making changes to its App Store as a result of a legal battle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3074CNy
Supreme Court blocks mass iPhone claim against Google
The claim sought damages for millions of iPhone users who were tracked by Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kmGmhE
TikTok school videos 'causing real distress'
Schools across Northern Ireland are targeted by fake accounts in which pupils rate their teachers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BZj2MV
Bank of England takes next steps in digital money plan
The Bank and the Treasury to launch consultation on a UK central bank digital currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31FVZKB
Electric truck maker Rivian raises almost $12bn from share sale
Amazon-backed Rivian said it sold shares at $78 each, which was well above its target range. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H4V3jh
Peter Jackson sells visual effects firm for $1.6bn to Unity
New Zealand-based Weta Digital created the characters Gollum and Caesar in Planet of the Apes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H6LFf0
Rivian prices its I.P.O., valuing the electric-vehicle maker at nearly $70 billion.
By BY PETER EAVIS AND NEAL E. BOUDETTE from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/30bj877
Apple's original computer fetches $400,000 at US auction
The still functioning wood-cased Apple-1 was built by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs back in 1976. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H7z3Ep
Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot
The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cd4Wxf
Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?
A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yv44k4
Google app finds pets' 'art doubles'
"Pet Portraits" matches photos of pets to works of art. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oamejT
Robinhood trading app hit by data breach affecting seven million
The popular US trading app suffered a social-engineering attack that compromised user details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30hPXzo
Thousands of UK phone boxes to be saved from closure
About 5,000 phone boxes around the UK will be kept open if they fulfil certain criteria, says Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H4Ohdj
Rwanda goes electric with locally made motorbikes
Rwanda's Ampersand wants motorbike taxi drivers to switch from petrol to electric. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o9zsNY
REvil: Day of reckoning for notorious cyber gang
A global police operation has dealt a major blow to one of the most prolific cyber gangs in history. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wqmS0B
Fishing gear seller caught in hacker's net
Fishing gear seller Angling Direct is taken offline by hackers - and redirected to an adult site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kdQWr5
TikTok: Missing girl found after using viral call for help sign
The hand gesture asking for help led to the rescue of a missing teenager in the USA. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oeT4QW
Twitter poll calls on Elon Musk to sell 10% stake in Tesla
The Tesla boss had promised to honour the outcome of the poll, whichever way it went. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BTRcSm
Instagram: A blessing or a curse?
As Instagram faces scrutiny, five people share their experiences on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CV1ouW
Instagram: A blessing or a curse?
As Instagram faces scrutiny, five people share their experiences on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CV1ouW
Zuckerberg's metaverse: Lessons from Second Life
What can the internet's original virtual world teach us about Meta's vision of the future? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GRsEwV
US offers $10m bounty for Colonial Pipeline hackers
The DarkSide ransomware attack led to a major US fuel pipeline being taken offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wh7OSV
Instagram post previews to return on Twitter
The feature was removed shortly after Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EMT3dl
Twitch adds animal livestreams category and other tech news
Chris Fox looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ET9ViV
New York's next mayor wants to be paid in Bitcoin
Newly elected mayor Eric Adams says he'd like his first three pay checks in the cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZTvrEI
New ways into the lucrative world of data science
How new software is aiding people from diverse backgrounds forge careers in the data science sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q34M3w
Nintendo warns chip shortage will hit Switch sales
Game giant says it will sell 1.5 million fewer units than predicted, due to semiconductor shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GQCRd1
EA says NFTs are part of the future of games industry
Publisher hints it is looking at NFTs and blockchain in its sports games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q7Gq8W
Microsoft's Brad Smith outlines sustainability plans at COP26
Brad Smith explains how the company will reduce emissions - and how it can help others do the same. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CKGuyx
Climate change: Facebook fails to flag denial, study finds
Researchers tracked thousands of posts denying climate change - and only 8% were marked as misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BLhZA3
The wood-based alternatives to plastic bags and containers
Lara Lewington looks at the non-plastic products which could become alternative storage solutions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nWnyqH
Facebook's metaverse plans labelled as 'dystopian' and 'a bad idea'
Roger McNamee, an early Facebook investor, says it "should not be allowed" to build the metaverse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZYAYKz
Sarah Jayne Dunn: Hollyoaks star axed over Only Fans photos
Sarah Jayne Dunn, who plays Mandy in the TV soap, refused to stop offering photo subscriptions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EHw7MH
NSO Group: Israeli spyware company added to US trade blacklist
NSO Group, which makes the Pegasus spyware, acted against US interests, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CHONLJ
Database firm Clearview AI told to remove photos taken in Australia
Clearview AI is told to delete relevant photos from its records as they breach Australia's privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bFGKTD
Labour Party members' data hit by cyber incident
The UK's information watchdog and National Cyber Security Centre are both looking into the breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BO1rHW
Cyberflashing: Sending unwanted graphic nudes 'should be a standalone crime'
Amending the law would help stop people sending unwanted graphic nudes to others, campaigners say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CHqXQ5
Microsoft Teams adds 3D avatars as it lays out metaverse ambitions
Microsoft wants to remove the need to have a webcam with its 3D avatars for Teams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bESxl7
Chip crisis: Christmas shoppers face disappointment, Arm boss warns
The unprecedented chip shortage means many won't get the presents they want for Christmas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BEDXVy
Twitch streamer loses work because of her Squid Game name
The Twitch streamer, whose online handle is the same as the Netflix show's name, has received online abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZPp3i0
Revealed: The Cryptoqueen's £13.5m London penthouse
The story of cryptocurrency scammer Dr Ruja Ignatova's London flat - and how her purchase was concealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q172YV
Facebook to end use of facial recognition software
Facebook will now delete the "facial recognition templates" of more than one billion people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nUVjsa
Netflix launches first games on smartphones
The streaming giant is launching five Android games for subscribers in its first foray into gaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w71Wvg
COP26: Leaders agree global plan to boost green technology
Countries that will sign the pledge cover more than 70% of the world's economy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZRb9MC
Clegg: Facebook is mainly 'barbecues and bar mitzvahs'
Vice-president of global content has been answering criticism of Facebook at this year's Web Summit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GK3LmL
Yahoo pulls out of China over 'challenging' business conditions
The US giant follows other Western tech firms out of a country that is tightening its regulations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nP9miX
Tesla opens its chargers to other electric cars
A pilot scheme in the Netherlands is intended to pave the way for large-scale global expansion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wccCsK
Elon Musk says Tesla has not signed deal with Hertz
Last week, Tesla's market value surged over $1 trillion after the rental car firm said it had ordered 100,000 cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q6ZNP4
Nicaragua accused of running internet troll farm
Facebook parent firm Meta removes hundreds of fake accounts said to be part of a disinformation campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wepKxl
Squid Game crypto token collapses in apparent scam
Inspired by the hugely popular Netflix series Squid Game, the tokens had rocketed in value. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EFg41J
Why Africa urgently needs its own genetic library
Genetically profiling three million Africans could be key for better healthcare, argue scientists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w6m0Oh
Roblox CEO apologies after three-day blackout
Roblox was back online on Sunday evening, after an outage that began on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nRSg4h
Sky Glass users complain of technical issues
The company will release a software update this week to address the problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZJtT0c
Chinese version of Fortnite to close
Epic Games has not explained the decision to end the game in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3byoxYh