Coronavirus: Will offices be safe for a return to work?

Here's a look at some of the technology that might help monitor the health of employees.

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Fortnite announces Party Royale as players reach 350 million

Fortnite has become a popular places for virtual meet-ups while coronavirus lockdowns are in place.

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Sonos Arc soundbar makes jump to Dolby Atmos audio

Speaker-maker adopts "3D audio" tech, but may suffer from coronavirus's impact on consumer spending.

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Facebook's 'supreme court' members announced

The first 20 members include ex-Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger and a former Danish prime minister.

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Zoom tackles hackers with new security measures

The video-calling platform is attempting to bring 'zoombombing' to an end.

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Life inside the UK's first 'TikTok house'

These six creators moved in together to make viral TikTok videos.

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How to pick family-friendly video games in lockdown

Navigating the gaming landscape can be tough but there are guides which can aid parents and carers.

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Coronavirus: Can live-streaming save China's economy?

In China, the live-streaming industry has become an important platform for economic recovery.

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Lockdown and loaded: virus triggers video game boost

The makers of 'Call of Duty: Warzone' and 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' games see demand soar.

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Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown?

Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office.

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Redcar council cyber-attack: 90% of systems working

Redcar and Cleveland Council's systems are returning to normal after a ransomware attack.

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Latvian drone fuelled for days goes missing, restricting airspace

A Latvian UAV was fuelled for four days of flight before operators lost track of it.

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Coronavirus: Key workers to trial NHS tracing app

If the Isle of Wight trial is successful, the app could be ready nationwide within weeks, ministers say.

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Bois Locker Room: Indian teens' lewd Instagram group causes outrage

A 15-year-old boy is detained in connection with a group that shared images of underage girls.

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Elon Musk acts on promise to sell possessions with house sales

The Tesla boss and new father is reportedly selling homes after saying "possessions weigh you down".

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Couples get married in virtual wedding ceremonies

Video calling technology is helping people share their special day with others during lockdown.

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The groundbreaking way to search lungs for Covid-19

Artificial intelligence technology is being rapidly deployed worldwide to help tackle Covid-19.

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YouTube signs exclusive deal with PewDiPie

The popular video maker has been at the centre of controversy over anti-Semitic posts he made in the past.

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Coronavirus: Amazon vice president quits at virus firings

A senior engineer claims 'a vein of toxicity' is running through the firm which fired protestors.

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O2 and Virgin Media in talks to merge

A tie-up between two of the UK's largest mobile, broadband and media firms could create a major rival to BT.

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Coronavirus: UK contact-tracing app is ready for Isle of Wight downloads

Isle of Wight council staff and healthcare workers will be invited to start testing app on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus France: Cameras to monitor masks and social distancing

New surveillance software will help French police enforce mask-wearing and social distancing.

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Facebook unveils 'human-like' chatbot

It says almost half of people preferred interactions with the bot compared with a person.

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Tesla applies to generate electricity in UK market

The company says its licence to generate power for the UK is tied to its new Autobidder product.

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Covid-19: Investigating the spread of fake coronavirus news

In a joint investigation BBC Click investigates the groups behind fake news about the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Ghana's dancing pallbearers become Covid-19 meme

Social media users have adopted the troupe as a dark-humoured symbol of death in the time of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Far-right spreads Covid-19 'infodemic' on Facebook

An investigation details how extremists are trying to exploit the pandemic via the social network.

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Coronavirus: High-schoolers take their proms online

With social distancing in place, teenagers are hosting their proms on Zoom.

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Coronavirus: Contact tracing app to be trialled on Isle of Wight

The experiment is part of the government's track and trace strategy aimed at limiting a second wave.

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Love Bug's creator tracked down to repair shop in Manila

Two decades after the world's first major computer virus, an author finds the perpetrator in Manila.

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Coronavirus: David Icke's channel deleted by YouTube

The platform says Mr Icke repeatedly violated its policies by posting misleading videos about Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Coping with lockdown on poor broadband

Slow wi-fi under lockdown and how to speed it up.

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Elon Musk tweet wipes $14bn off Tesla's value

The tweet was one of several bizarre postings, including a promise to sell his possessions.

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Coronavirus: Ireland and UK opt for different tracing approaches

The border with Northern Ireland presents "technical challenges" that have yet to be solved.

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Controversial sale of .org web domain blocked

Ethos Capital wanted to run the company behind .org web domains for profit.

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Coronavirus: David Icke kicked off Facebook

Mr Icke's page was removed for publishing "health misinformation that could cause physical harm".

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Coronavirus lockdown hastens e-book VAT exemption

Amazon says it will reduce prices but the Times newspaper subscription will remain the same.

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Deezer develops AI to detect explicit song lyrics

The streaming service says it hopes to make it easier for people to hide offensive content.

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The International: Major eSports tournament postponed

Last year the event had a prize pool worth $35m (£28m).

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Coronavirus: Virtual marriage on Animal Crossing

A couple whose ceremony was cancelled invite friends and family to watch them tie the knot on screen.

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A robot controlled by muscle signals and other tech news

BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best of the week's technology stories.

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Are ‘anti-virus’ cars in China just a gimmick?

Car brands are looking to tap into the country’s heightened health concerns to help kick-start flagging sales.

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Apple boosted by streaming services despite lockdown

While iPhone sales fell due to the lockdown in China, sales of streaming services jumped.

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Amazon investors told to 'take a seat' as demand jumps

Amazon's sales surged 26%, but costs are also up due to spending on safety precautions and wages.

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Nasa names companies to build Moon landers for human missions

The space agency announces the companies that will develop landers to return astronauts to the Moon.

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TikTok skin trend accused of 'promoting colourism'

A trend that sees lighter-skinned people artificially darken their skin tone has caused a backlash.

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Coronavirus: Facebook reopens some moderation centres

Content reviewers can return to work on a voluntary basis, Facebook tells MPs.

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Drone-to-door prescriptions trial takes flight in Ireland

A trial with the Irish health authority uses drones to bring prescriptions straight to the door.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: First look at Viking-themed game

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak speaks to creative director Ashraf Ismail about the Viking-themed game.

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Coronavirus: NHS dashboard to predict protective gear shortages

Tech firms will help the NHS spot where kit is running scarce, but privacy campaigners are concerned.

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Web sleuths spot British Museum gaffe online

The museum mistook a Turkish copyright notice for the name of a postcard-printing company.

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Extreme E teams will have one woman and one man driving

Extreme E teams will field one female and one male driver during races when the new climate aware racing series begins in 2021.

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Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.

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YouTube stars including Saffron Barker unite for lockdown livestream fundraiser

Jack Maynard, Lady Leshurr and Big Narstie are among the names raising cash for the NHS.

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Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown?

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US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites

The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list.

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Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament

Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.

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Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'

Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both.

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Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company said forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries had clouded its forecast.

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Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'

How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence.

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Spotify hits 130 million subscribers amid Covid-19

The streaming giant says it is weathering the crisis - but some analysts are unconvinced.

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Coronavirus: NHS workers get free video games

To say thank you to NHS staff the gaming industry is providing 85,000 games to download for free.

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AI cannot be recognised as an inventor, US rules

The US Patent and Trademark Office rules only "natural persons" can legally be inventors.

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Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas

Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules.

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Coronavirus: A new way of dating during lockdown

Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation.

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Gallery robot helps people experience art from home

The telepresence robot is helping people who would not be able to visit to experience the gallery.

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Coronavirus-themed game banned in China

The game has been blocked on Steam's store in the country but is still available in other territories.

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Disney sparks backlash with #MayThe4th tweet

The company suggested it owned the rights to any tweet containing the hashtag.

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Sony's delayed Last of Us 2 set for June release after story leaks

After major story spoilers leaked online, the hotly anticipated but long-delayed game is due for release.

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Coronavirus: DJI Mavic Air 2 jettisons drone safety feature in Europe

Mavic Air 2 lacks promised facility to spot nearby aircraft in models sold outside North America.

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Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.

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'Coronavirus IV therapy' clinics face prosecution over adverts

Clinics claiming intravenous drips offer protection against the virus could face fines or imprisonment.

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Virgin Media goes offline for thousands

The broadband outage began just after 17:00, coinciding with the government's daily coronavirus press briefing.

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NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan

The UK's contact-tracing app is set to use a "centralised" system that worries privacy experts.

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Coronavirus: UK film piracy surges during lockdown

In the UK, US, Italy and elsewhere, film piracy online shot up after lockdown measures came into effect.

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Coronavirus: Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'

The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation

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Coronavirus: Virus deaths error blamed on computer system

One health board "decided not to use" the same system as the rest of the NHS.

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Coronavirus: Israeli court bans lawless contact tracing

Israel's Supreme Court forces the government to legislate if it wants to keep tracking its citizens.

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Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flaw

Security researchers found a way to infiltrate accounts by making people look at Gif images.

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Coronavirus: Online resources for home-learning

Kate Russell looks at some education related websites that could be useful during lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS

With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends.

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Coronavirus: Internet child abuse images 'not being deleted'

Campaigners say 90% fewer suspicious web addresses have been deleted during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Australians download COVIDSafe contact tracing app

The Australian government app notifies users if they have had contact with a user who has Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.

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Coronavirus: What is the sound of music during a pandemic?

How lockdown has opened up new ways to play music, as long as the technology works.

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Esa marks 50 years of Earth Day and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in

The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests.

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Coronavirus: Drones to deliver NHS supplies to Isle of Wight

A delivery drones trial between Hampshir and the Isle of Wight has been brought forward.

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Dyson Covid-19 ventilators are 'no longer required'

Firm's founder says demand is less than envisioned but the government says tests are ongoing.

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Apple and Google accelerate coronavirus contact tracing apps plan

Tech giants add privacy protections to the contact-tracing scheme they are offering to public authorities.

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Coronavirus: People-tracking wristbands tested to enforce lockdown

Several nations are testing people-tracking wristbands to make sure citizens stay at home.

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Fortnite's Travis Scott virtual concert watched by millions

Travis Scott's 10-minute show wowed players and press - and saw millions take part online.

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Coronavirus: State surveillance 'a price worth paying'

The Tony Blair Institute says a "dramatic" increase in surveillance is better than the other available options.

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Coronavirus: Influencers' glossy lifestyles lose their shine

Advertisers are cancelling contracts with influencers who can’t travel to create content in lockdown.

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Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'

Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic.

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Coronavirus: What is contact tracing and how does it work?

When lockdown ends, contact tracing could help limit the spread of coronavirus.

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With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?

Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited.

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Toddler's cochlear implants turned on despite lockdown

Eighteen-month-old Margarida could not attend a clinic in person because of Covid-19 restrictions

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Coronavirus: 'Murder threats' to telecoms engineers over 5G

Key workers tell Newsbeat about the abuse they've received while keeping the UK's communications networks up and running.

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Coronavirus: Israel halts police phone tracking over privacy concerns

An Israeli parliamentary committee suspends the tracking of phones to enforce quarantine.

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Coronavirus: Twitter bans incitement to attack 5G towers

The social network will delete posts inciting people to damage telecoms infrastructure.

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Spotify allows fans to pay musicians directly

Artists can also donate the money to charity, or give it to their road crew while tours are on hold.

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Zoom meetings targeted by abuse footage sharers

A lecturer who spoke at one meeting says his computer was "overtaken" by "incredibly distressing" footage.

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Apple iPhone at risk of hacking through email app

Researchers claim the sophistication of the hack makes it nearly undetectable to victims.

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'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked.

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Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites

Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites.

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Coronavirus: YouTube bans 'medically unsubstantiated' content

The Google-owned platform's chief executive says the company is determined to "stamp out" misinformation.

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Coronavirus: NHS contact-tracing app is tested at RAF base

Air force personnel have been testing a prototype app in a simulated shopping exercise.

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Coronavirus: Health leaders' credentials dumped online

According to the group that discovered the list, they are being shared by right-wing extremists.

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Fortnite reluctantly comes to Google Play store

Publisher Epic Games claims it felt forced to release its most popular franchise on Google Play.

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Coronavirus: Facebook launches UK Covid-19 symptom survey

The social-media giant will ask users about their health in an effort to track the spread of Covid-19.

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Camera tech catches motorists using their mobile

The system is capable of working in the day or night and in all weather conditions.

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Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani

The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio.

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Netflix sign-ups jump during coronavirus lockdowns

The streaming service behind Tiger King added 16 million subscribers in the first months of the year.

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Coronavirus: Apple and France in stand-off over contact-tracing app

France wants to run a contact-tracing app in the background on iPhones, without Apple's privacy scheme.

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Ofcom: Covid-19 5G theories are 'most common' misinformation

An Ofcom survey suggests the theories are the most commonly seen example of online misinformation.

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Can you make money on TikTok?

Millions of people are logging on to TikTok, but are the biggest influencers making any money?

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Mumsnet launches subscription plea in 'squeaky-bum time'

Parent platforms are having to adapt to survive as ad revenue declines.

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Nintendo owners urged to secure accounts

Switch owners report an apparent surge in attempts to buy expensive items through Nintendo accounts.

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DForce hacker returns $25m in 'stolen' crypto-currencies

The money was returned to the DForce crypto-currency platform after an alleged hack.

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Covid-19: Robots help care home residents stay in touch

Technology is helping elderly people maintain connections with loved ones during the coronavirus.

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Starlink space display 'set to continue all week'

The 60 Starlink satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX firm appear in a line crossing the night sky.

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Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders

Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment.

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Coronavirus: UK forces hundreds of scam Covid-19 shops offline

The National Cyber Security Centre says it took down almost 500 fake stores over the past month.

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The stealthy little drones that fly like insects

Making wings that flap is very difficult, but it has real advantages as some are finding out.

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Coronavirus: Ofcom rules on Eamonn Holmes and David Icke comments

The media regulator "issues guidance" to ITV and finds London Live in breach of broadcasting standards.

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Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?

Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep".

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Coronavirus: Amazon using thermal cameras to detect Covid-19

The retail giant is using the technology in its warehouses around the world.

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Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube

The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Government unveils £1.3bn scheme to help start-ups

The new package will fund smaller loss-making firms focusing on research and development.

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Climate change: 'Bath sponge' breakthrough could boost cleaner cars

A new aluminium-based material could make hydrogen-powered cars more practical and less expensive.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Laptops offered for online school lessons at home

Pupils studying at home will have online lessons and disadvantaged teenagers can borrow computers.

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Coronavirus: UK's first 'TikTok house' opens during outbreak

Some of the UK's biggest social media stars are living in a house together during the lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?

Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back.

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Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19

How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Electricity use up during day as nation works from home

We are having longer lie-ins, but using up to 30% more energy in the middle of the day.

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Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral

Experts are calling on the public to practise ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.

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Coronavirus: German and Australian tracing apps 'ready in weeks'

Italy, Germany and Australia all announce progress on their tracing apps for the population.

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Google blocking 18m coronavirus scam emails every day

Google sees a huge spike in phishing attacks as criminals exploit people's fears over Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: TikTok donates £5m to Royal College of Nursing fund

The video clip app, popular among NHS staff, is donating to a hardship fund for nurses.

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Robotic insects printed 'in minutes' and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test

Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies.

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Coronavirus: MPs to quiz ministers via video conferencing

It will mean that MPs can take part in Commons business via video link.

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Selena Gomez sues fashion game for 'using face'

The chart-topping singer says the makers of a smartphone game used her likeness without permission.

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Coronavirus: Facebook alerts users exposed to misinformation

An independent report brands the platform 'an epicentre of coronavirus misinformation'.

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TikTok bans under-16s from private messaging

The hugely popular app is stopping under-16s from sending or receiving direct messages.

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Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app to target 80% of smartphone users

A vast majority of smartphone owners must install the app, if it is to end the coronavirus epidemic.

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Apple announces new iPhone SE to target mid-range market

Apple's new low-priced phone is a successor to the original SE, which was discontinued in 2018.

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Coronavirus: Technology in intensive care brings families together

Smart devices are being used in intensive care units to connect people when visitors are banned.

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BT delays removal of Huawei from EE's core network by two years

BT says plans to remove the Chinese-made equipment from the sensitive core network have been delayed.

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Imogen Heap uses AI to help make creative music

The singer-songwriter explains why she is using artificial intelligence to help her produce music.

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Coronavirus: Amazon ordered to deliver only essential items in France

It comes amid allegations that the company is failing to protect its staff from the coronavirus.

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Burger King 'plant-based' Whopper tweets banned

Ads suggested the burger, which is cooked alongside meat, is suitable for vegans, the watchdog says.

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Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season

The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home.

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Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour

Firm offers tool that tracks how many people are walking, driving and using public transport.

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Coronavirus: Microsoft offers protection to healthcare staff

It is making its AccountGuard tool available for free to those helping battle Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: 20 suspected phone mast attacks over Easter

Industry body says conspiracy theories linking 5G to the pandemic are baseless and risking lives.

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Loot box warnings to be added to video games

Ratings will now feature detailed information about the nature of in-game purchases.

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Coronavirus: NHS staff use app to request crucial PPE

The Frontline.Live app allows NHS workers to request gowns, masks and other equipment.

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Coronavirus: NHS trusts request basic items via Amazon Wish Lists

Hand creams and thermometers have been asked for - but some hospital staff have raised concerns.

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Coronavirus: Ofcom assesses Eamonn Holmes 5G comments after complaints

The This Morning host cast doubt on media outlets who debunk the myth that 5G causes coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Amazon plans hiring spree as orders surge

Amazon is taking on 75,000 more workers to handle online orders after improving safety conditions.

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Softbank fund warns of $16.7bn loss due to virus

The world's biggest technology fund group expects its first loss in 15 years, blaming the coronavirus.

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MPs summon China-owned firm execs over security concerns

MPs to summon British based, Chinese-owned firm executives over plans to transfer sensitive technology.

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Why computer games are more than a lockdown distraction

People are turning to computer games while confined at home during due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Quibi reaches 1.7m downloads in the first week

The short-form streaming service said launching during the coronavirus outbreak has not hurt it.

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Coronavirus: Eamonn Holmes under fire over 5G comments

The This Morning host cast doubt on media outlets who debunk the myth that 5G causes coronavirus.

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Animal Crossing removed from sale in China amid Hong Kong protests

The game was pulled by Chinese websites after Hong Kong players posted anti-government content.

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Coronavirus: Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator to be tested in Colombia

The design by a man in California will undergo a fast-tracked process in the Latin American country.

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Coronavirus: Could gaming be good for you during lockdown?

How much time should people spend playing games online - and could it offer some benefits during social isolation?

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Coronavirus: Mobile data helps Norway track cases

A mobile operator is using anonymised phone location data to help track the virus.

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Coronavirus: UK confirms plan for its own contact tracing app

App will send yellow and red alerts to those who have come into contact with a suspected carrier.

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Coronavirus: Churches live-stream to reach worshipers

With mass gatherings banned, some churches are providing online services to reach people.

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Bill Gates: Few countries will get 'A-grade' for coronavirus response

The Microsoft billionaire says we find ourselves in uncharted territory with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake: 'This is not just for the players of the original'

The original 1997 game sold more than 12 million copies and a 2020 remake has just been released.

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Coronavirus: Apple and Google team up to contact trace Covid-19

The two companies plan to add contact tracing to their operating systems so no extra apps are needed.

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Coronavirus: The people fighting fakes from their sofas

Bad information is spreading online. But a band of volunteers up and down the country are trying to stamp it out.

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Coronavirus: Amazon builds its own testing lab for staff

The retail giant intends to start testing a "small number" of frontline employees for Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Google data suggests park visits rose on weekend

Warm weather saw an increase in park visits last weekend, but overall activity was lower than usual.

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Coronavirus: Teachers in Singapore stop using Zoom after 'lewd' incidents

A secondary school home-based geography lesson in Singapore was hijacked by two men.

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Robots stand-in for graduating students and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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Could streaming app Quibi change how we watch films?

Talking Movies' Tom Brook looks at the mobile-first streaming platform.

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Coronavirus tests and masks sold by fraudsters online

A BBC investigation has found online scams selling fake protective equipment and coronavirus tests.

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Coronavirus: Astronauts arrive at ISS after long quarantine

Two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut docked at the space station after their rocket took off from Kazakhstan.

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Coronavirus: Can we 3D-print our way out of the PPE shortage?

The 3D printer community is creating kit for healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Should we teach children about quantum computing?

For parents with the money, companies are offering courses in cutting-edge technology, but are they worth it?

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Coronavirus: Google Duplex AI arrives in UK to ask about opening hours

The Duplex AI assistant is using the answers to update business information on Google.

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Coronavirus: Airbnb restricts UK bookings to coronavirus keyworkers

NHS staff and other key workers can still book accommodation through a programme called Frontline Stays.

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Coronavirus: Ofcom 'assesses' David Icke TV interview

The UK's media regulator is looking into London Live's interview with the conspiracy theorist.

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Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months

Disney's new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns.

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Coronavirus: Call for apps to get fake Covid-19 news button

Campaign for Countering Digital Hate says social networks are "missing a trick" combating the issue.

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Facebook and Samsung donate thousands of devices to NHS

Samsung will donate 2,000 smartphones, while Facebook is offering its video-calling screen Portal.

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Tesla cuts staff pay as coronavirus halts production

Non-essential workers will be placed on furlough without pay and executives will take a 30% pay cut.

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Coronavirus: Covid-19 detecting apps run into privacy issues

Researchers at two leading universities take different approaches to creating cough-analysing tools.

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Facebook releases couples-only messaging app

The new service claims to be a "private space" for couples but has the same data privacy policy as Facebook.

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Coronavirus: Twitter boss pledges $1bn for relief effort

Jack Dorsey said he would give 28% of his wealth towards efforts to "disarm" the pandemic.

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Zoom banned by Taiwan's government over China security fears

Order follows revelations that some Zoom traffic was "mistakenly" routed through China.

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Coronavirus: YouTube tightens rules after David Icke 5G interview

Videos will now be deleted if they falsely link coronavirus to 5G mobile networks.

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How to be sociable without leaving your home

BBC Click's Chris Fox looks at how you can use technology to keep a social life while stuck at home.

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Pixel 4: Google addresses Face Unlock problem five months later

A security concern with the Pixel 4 Face Unlock feature is patched, five months after launch.

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Coronavirus: 'Reading about virus online makes me anxious'

Parents are urged to consider their children's mental health as they are kept indoors.

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Quibi 10-minute or shorter video app launches in US

BBC's technology reporter tests if Quibi's platform with 10-minute or shorter videos could get viewers hooked.

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Coronavirus: Offline sex workers forced to start again online

Increased competition and privacy risks are some of the challenges facing workers making the switch.

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Drones in Africa: How they could become lifesavers

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame says drones will become important for his nation, but can they really deliver?

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Coronavirus: Exercise bike firm Peloton stops live classes

The bike firm has paused live classes just days after an employee tested positive for Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Call for single EU tracking app with data protection

EU data watchdog calls for a single, privacy-centred virus app, instead of dozens of national ones.

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Elderly Israelis beat isolation with tech lessons

Tech innovators are giving older Israelis online lessons to overcome Covid-19 isolation.

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Airbnb hosts defy lockdown laws with 'Covid-19 retreats'

The government criticises "dangerous and irresponsible" listings of coronavirus isolation retreats.

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Coronavirus: Russia uses facial recognition to tackle Covid-19

As Russian cities go into lockdown to try to contain coronavirus, Moscow uses the latest technology to keep track of residents.

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The iShield: Apple to design and make medical gear

Tech giant Apple is designing and making more than 1m face shields a week to ship to medical workers.

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Coronavirus: Video games add 'stay at home' Covid-19 adverts

Candy Crush Saga, Dirt Rally 2.0 and Sniper Elite 4 are among titles that show a government campaign.

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Coronavirus: Tech firms summoned over 'crackpot' 5G conspiracies

Government will tell social media firms to take down posts more quickly after attacks on masts.

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Pixar pioneers behind Toy Story animation win "Nobel Prize" of computing

The men who made films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo possible spoke to the BBC about winning the Turing Award.

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Mast fire probe amid 5G coronavirus claims

There have been fires at masts in Birmingham, Liverpool and Melling in Merseyside.

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Coronavirus: 'Not smart' memo shows Amazon's union stance

The firm's lawyer says his comments were personal, spoken out of emotional frustration.

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Coronavirus: Garden centres switch to virtual personal shopping

Plants are being sold via livestreams, emails and social media as lockdown forces traders to close.

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Zoom 'unsuitable' for government secrets, researchers say

The meeting app used by Cabinet has odd encryption and sends data through China, researchers say.

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The robot car enforcing lockdown and other news

BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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Robot brings Hastings gallery art into people's homes

The Hastings Contemporary is offering virtual tours during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Google reveals travel habits during the pandemic

It will regularly provide updates as to what types of places people are going to during the outbreak.

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Coronavirus threatens the next generation of smartphones

The latest smartphones might be delayed due to disrupted supply chains and shoppers staying at home.

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Bafta Games Awards: Outer Wilds wins Best Game

Outer Wilds and Disco Elysium both win three golden masks at this year's Bafta Games Awards.

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Google uses AI to enhance video call audio

The new system realistically fills short gaps in conversations where drops previously occurred.

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Zoom boss apologises for security issues and promises fixes

The firm will freeze all new feature development to concentrate on fixing security and privacy issues.

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Amazon wins trademark battle over Davidoff perfume

European Court judges that Amazon is not responsible for a Marketplace seller's trademark infringement.

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Don't send rainbow pictures to Nightingale hospital, NHS says

Despite a social media shout-out for rainbow artwork, the NHS has asked people to share their pictures online only

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Coronavirus: Should the UK use drones to disinfect public spaces?

A group is calling for a change in regulation so drones can spray disinfectant in public places

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How Bafta is hosting games awards in lockdown

The Bafta Games Awards will be the first major awards to take place during social distancing rules.

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Amazon Prime allows in-app purchases for Apple users

The changes will apply to users in the US, UK, and Germany.

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Coronavirus: How China's using surveillance to tackle outbreak

China is using its high tech system to tackle the outbreak, but is the state interference justified?

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Coronavirus: Commons Speaker calls for 'virtual Parliament'

MPs should take part in PMQs and debates via video if they can't return to work, says Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

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Coronavirus: How can you stop the spread of misinformation?

Think before you share and check the source are among the tips the public is being urged to adopt.

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TSB customers hit by online banking outage

Customers complained that they had been left unable to access their accounts on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus: Moscow rolls out patient-tracking app

An effort is also underway to help European countries deploy virus alert apps by mid-April.

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How robots have joined the battle against coronavirus

From taking temperatures remotely to helping with hand washing, robots are helping with healthcare.

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Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures.

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Coronavirus: Racist 'zoombombing' at virtual synagogue

Hackers hijacking Zoom meetings to shout abuse is on the rise as more people talk virtually.

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Apple buys weather app Dark Sky

The iPhone maker will shut down the Android and Wear OS versions of the app in July.

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Coronavirus: 3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masks

More than 1,000 people volunteer to help make face shields for front-line workers.

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Houseparty: How safe is Epic Games' video chat app?

Security experts back owner's assertion that chat app is not hacking other products.

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Coronavirus: 5G ‘certainly delayed’ in Europe and UK

UK and European 5G network rollouts will certainly be delayed during the pandemic, Huawei says.

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Coronavirus: UK considers virus-tracing app to ease lockdown

Study describes how app would alert citizens if someone they came into contact with tests positive.

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Coronavirus: World leaders' posts deleted over fake news

Social networks usually leave world leaders’ posts alone - but the pandemic is changing that.

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Coronavirus: Contagion cast share Covid-19 advice

Kate Winslet, Matt Damon, Jennifer Ehle and Laurence Fishburne post public service announcements.

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Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign.

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'The phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales

How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business.

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Coronavirus: Tech firm Bloom Energy fixes broken US ventilators

The 170 repaired machines had been in storage since the H5N1 bird flu outbreak of the mid-2000s.

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Coronavirus: Start-ups use Zoom app to lay off staff

Two California-based start-ups confirm they have used the conference-call app to lay off staff.

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Coronavirus: UK broadband data caps removed during pandemic

Coronavirus pandemic prompts removal of UK broadband data caps on fixed-line connections.

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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

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Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content.

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Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target

Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak.

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Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home

More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.

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Coronavirus: NHS turns to big tech to tackle Covid-19 hot spots

Amazon, Google, Palantir, Microsoft and Faculty AI will help decision-makers better understand the crisis.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

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A 3D-printed ventilator designed for Spain's coronavirus patients

A team took a week to design an emergency-use ventilator out of 3D-printed parts

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The cello playing robot and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best tech stories of the week.

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Coronavirus: What are ventilators and why are they important?

The lives of some Covid-19 patients may depend upon medical ventilators - here are the basics of how they work.

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Coronavirus: Tesla donates hundreds of ventilators to New York

New York has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the US and a shortage of ventilators.

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Food wholesalers offer online orders to sell stock

After trade from business stops, food and drink wholesalers are launching online home deliveries.

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Coronavirus: Online child abuse warning during lockdown

Europol is warning that online child abusers are preparing to take advantage of more unsupervised kids online.

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Coronavirus: Vodafone offers 30 days free mobile data

Vodafone is offering half a million pay monthly mobile customers 30 days of free unlimited data.

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Coronavirus: Zoom is in everyone's living room - how safe is it?

It may have got everyone chatting but some are talking about whether it is actually safe.

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Coronavirus: Peak District drone police criticised for 'lockdown shaming'

Derbyshire Police is accused of "nanny policing" after sharing aerial shots of Peak District walkers.

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Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral

Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.

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The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.

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Coronavirus: NHS uses tech giants to plan crisis response

Amazon and Microsoft are among those helping with a dashboard to model where ventilators should go.

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Coronavirus: The sports turning to gaming during lockdown

From boxing to Formula 1, sports are reinventing the way they are played during coronavirus pandemic.

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Huawei P40 Pro: Hands-on with the new flagship

Huawei reveals its new smartphones - but they lack Google's apps and services.

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Huawei P40 flagship phones launch amid Covid-19 crisis

Experts say demand outside of China is likely to be weak because of the virus pandemic and absent apps.

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Coronavirus: UK’s WhatsApp bot working after false start

The service, provided by the government, failed to respond to some users when launched on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus: Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson

The engineering firm developed a new type of ventilator in response to calls on behalf of the NHS.

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Remote working: Seven tips for successful video meetings

Workplace consultant Guenaelle Watson gives seven tips for better video meetings.

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Coronavirus: Tracking app aims for one million downloads

But experts warn people to be careful about other apps that claim to do the same.

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New online communities help those facing isolation

How social media is bringing neighbours together to help others in the coronavirus crisis.

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Lockdown boost for radio as streaming stalls

More people are turning to radio, while web users explore gardening and politics, figures suggest.

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Coronavirus: Millions yet to receive UK government's Covid-19 text

Vodafone has yet to deliver all the text messages urging the public to stay indoors when possible.

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Facebook group calls soar 1,000% during Italy's lockdown

The social media platform has seen usage rocket in countries hardest hit by coronavirus lockdowns.

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Cho Ju-bin: South Korea chatroom sex abuse suspect named after outcry

At least 10,000 people used the chatrooms, with some paying up to $1,200 (£1,000) for access.

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Coronavirus: Walsall couple live stream wedding on Facebook

Kirsten and Richard Groom's dream wedding was thrown into doubt by the coronavirus restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Joe Wicks keeps children fit with online PE classes

The fitness guru is running free online classes every weekday for children.

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Will the coronavirus change the way we watch films?

The US and China, the world's most lucrative movie markets, are rethinking how they launch new films.

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'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'

With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed.

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Coronavirus: Dyson develops ventilators for NHS

Vacuum-maker aims to engineer and make a new type of ventilator, but others are focusing on existing designs.

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Coronavirus: Minecraft offers free lessons to children

The 12 digital lessons will be available to download until the end of June.

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Coronavirus: Under surveillance and confined at home in Taiwan

Milo was woken by police at his flat after his phone ran out of power, meaning he could not be tracked.

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Robo-chef cooks noodles in Tokyo and other tech news

Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Coronavirus: Private clinic defends charging £375 for test

The clinic in London says it has "paused" its service following reports it sold several thousand tests.

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Firefly's school apps struggle with 'unprecedented demand'

Firefly's apps suffer performance issues after coronavirus causes schools to close.

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Coronavirus: Facebook cuts video quality to ease net strain

Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ have also lowered their bitrates.

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UK coronavirus app 'must respect privacy rights'

Health chiefs are asked to be more open about plans for an app to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

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OneWeb increases mega-constellation to 74 satellites

The London-based start-up expands its network with a Soyuz launch from Baikonur in Kazakhstan

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Coronavirus: Frozen birthday party held on Zoom video chat app

Thirty children took part in the virtual celebration for a self-isolated four-year-old.

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Step-by-step guide: How to video call your family

This guide will show you how to make and receive video calls on a variety of devices.

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Coronavirus: The school of Mum and Dad

There are plenty of online resources to help children keep learning while schools are closed.

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Coronavirus: Smartphone sales collapse amid pandemic

Sales of new phones tumble, in the biggest fall since the invention of the smartphone.

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Coronavirus: Elon Musk 'child immunity' tweet will stay online

The Tesla and SpaceX founder falsely claimed that children were "essentially immune" to the virus.

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Coronavirus: BT has 'plenty of capacity' despite Netflix quality cuts

Amid concerns about capacity, Netflix slashes its network use – but BT says there is no problem.

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Coronavirus: Ways to stay social online while in self-isolation

Workouts, cooking lessons and pub quizzes - how people are using the internet to socialise in self-isolation.

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Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses

Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses.

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Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days

The video-streaming giant wants to ease strain on internet service providers.

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Coronavirus: Calls for free broadband resisted by industry

The move would help families during the coronavirus crisis, but providers say it could disrupt service.

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Coronavirus: Twitter bans 'unsafe' advice about the outbreak

Restriction covers misinformation about the virus and promotion of unverified treatments.

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Facebook content moderators paid to work from home

The company will also increase the use of AI to moderate and remove inappropriate content.

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Apple's new iPad has built-in laser depth-scanner

The new tablet features a Lidar scanner, which Apple says will aid augmented reality apps.

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Coronavirus: Vodafone UK sees 30% rise in data use

The company says its busy period now extends all the way from lunchtime to the evening.

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Facial recognition: Artists trying to fool cameras

A group of protesters are angry about the use of facial recognition cameras by police in London.

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Coronavirus: Elon Musk's US Tesla factory suspends production

The factory begins a three-week lockdown in line with other non-essential businesses in the Bay Area.

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Coronavirus: Amazon blocks non-essential items from warehouses

The retail giant wants to prioritise stocking of important household and medical supplies.

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Coronavirus: Facebook to give staff $1,000 bonuses

The social media giant is handing out payments to employees and offering grants to small businesses.

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Coronavirus: How to stay in virtual touch with older relatives

Older people who may not already have video-calling devices are being told to avoid leaving home.

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Coronavirus: Israel enables emergency spy powers

Israel allows security agencies to track the mobile phone data of suspected cases

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Coronavirus: Social giants police web with AI as staff sent home

Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter are relying on AI to remove content as fewer people are able to work.

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Coronavirus: How easy it for the UK to make more ventilators?

Experts question whether it is possible to make thousands more respirators in the UK in the short-term.

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Trump angers Beijing with 'Chinese virus' tweet

The US president used the term despite warnings to avoid stigmatising one region or group.

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Coronavirus: India replaces ringing tone with health info

A recorded message about coronavirus has started playing instead of the caller's ring tone.

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UK mobile networks face problems

There are increasing reports of issues with voice calls as more people work from home

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Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores at cost of 2,900 jobs

The move, which is not related to the coronavirus outbreak, will lead to 531 shops being shut.

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Amazon on hiring spree as coronavirus spurs demand

The online retail giant is taking on 100,000 workers in the US to deal with a surge in online orders.

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Reducing brain damage in sport without losing the thrills

Sports like NFL and rugby are taking head injuries much more seriously and employing technology to help.

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Coronavirus: Plan to ramp up ventilator production 'unrealistic'

A medical devices firm doubts that engineering companies can quickly switch to making ventilators.

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Coronavirus: 3D printers save hospital with valves

A hospital in Italy is using 3D-printed valves on its ventilators, following a shortage of parts.

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Apple hit with record €1.1bn fine in France

France's competition watchdog says Apple engaged in anti-competitive behaviour.

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Google's coronavirus site launches amid Trump confusion

Google's coronavirus partnership with the US government falls short of Donald Trump's description

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Coronavirus: Broadband firms say no issue with extra demand

Staying at home is unlikely to cause any problems with the nation's broadband network, ISPs say.

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Coronavirus: Job interviews go online as candidates stuck at home

Recruiters say it's also easier to reach candidates as they work out of the office during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: PM urges industry to help make NHS ventilators

Boris Johnson is to ask engineering firms to shift production lines to build the life-saving equipment.

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Minecraft ‘loophole’ library of banned journalism

How the popular video game Minecraft is being used as a way for journalism to beat global censors.

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Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

The company's 65-year-old co-founder will spend more time on philanthropic activities.

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Apple's WWDC annual showcase cancelled in favour of online event

The Worldwide Developers Conference is often where new hardware and software is announced.

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Facebook closes African fake accounts targeting US voters

Twitter has also taken action on accounts which it says were aimed at "sowing discord".

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Apple's China stores reopen after a month

The iPhone maker reopens dozens of stores across China after nearly a month.

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Pentagon to reconsider Jedi $10bn cloud contract

Amazon argues the decision to award the contract to Microsoft was politically motivated.

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Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19

How to spot five of the biggest email phishing scams based around Covid-19 concerns.

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Game-playing robot admits mistakes, plus other news

BBC Click’s Kitty Knowles looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Are female urinals the answer to queues at the loos?

Clever designs are trying to to tackle queues for female loos, but will the innovations catch on?

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Coronavirus: How to safely clean your smartphone

Here's how to effectively clean your device using household soap and water.

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How to sign a digital document

Signing a digital document can be cumbersome if you have to print it to sign it and then rescan it.

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Coronavirus: How can AI help fight the pandemic?

How can big data and AI help in the fight against the pandemic?

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'Big tech must tackle explosion of child sex abuse'

An inquiry says apps should screen images before they are published, among other steps.

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Is this the digital future for Bank of England banknotes?

The Bank of England is considering the introduction of electronic banknotes for use by consumers and firms.

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Coronavirus: Amazon offers unlimited sick days to halt spread

Only those workers who test positive for the Covid-19 virus will be entitled to any sick pay.

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'TikTok famous' - but making money?

Social media app TikTok has created a host of young stars in the UK, but can they make money from the medium?

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Coronavirus: World's biggest gaming show E3 cancelled

The world's largest gaming expo will not go ahead - raising concerns for its future.

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Budget 2020: VAT on e-books and newspapers scrapped

The chancellor's decision to ditch the 20% tax is welcomed by publishers.

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Google tells staff to work home due to coronavirus

Parent company Alphabet is the latest tech firm to make such a move as the outbreak spreads in the US.

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Microsoft takes down global zombie bot network

The network operated on the computer power of unsuspecting victims and caused numerous cyber-crimes.

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Life and struggle after YouTube fame

Dax was one of YouTube's first stars, but 13 years later, few people remember his name. Can a vlogging legend seize glory again?

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Spotify playlist complaint sparked by killer clown advert

Watchdog upholds complaint that ad for It should not have been played alongside children's music.

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Sextortion hackers use 'friend's naked girlfriend' lure

A new scam claims to have hacked a friend - and be spreading their intimate photos as punishment.

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Dyson hair straighteners aim to tackle heat damage

The product uses flexible plates to protect hair but manufacturing has been affected by coronavirus.

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Huawei: PM faces Commons rebellion by Tory MPs over 5G contract

Senior Tory MPs could back a move to exclude the Chinese firm totally from the mobile network by 2023.

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Call of Duty: Warzone to challenge battle royale rivals

The new game will be free and work across consoles to be accessible to more players.

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Coronavirus: NHS targets fake news spreading online

Health service officials are working with major social media firms to try to combat misinformation.

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Tricks and tools for better working from home

If coronavirus means you have to work from home, then there is some tech you should consider.

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Amazon's Just Walk Out till-free tech offered to rivals

Shoppers will scan their payment card on entry and then be automatically charged as they leave.

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Cambridge Analytica: Australia takes Facebook to court over privacy

Australia's watchdog says Facebook failed to protect the personal information of 300,000 people.

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Mobile firms sign up to £1bn rural coverage plan

The new deal aims to get rid of rural "not-spots", where there is no service at all.

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Bacon saved after pedometer-eating pig's poo starts farm fire

Firefighters said they "saved the bacon" after a battery in the pedometer ignited in a pigpen.

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Twitter labels edited Biden video 'manipulated tweet'

The misleading video, viewed almost six million times, was retweeted twice by President Trump.

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The tech boss who lost more than a billion

Technology pioneer Andrew Rickman lost a fortune in the 2000 dotcom bust, but rebuilt his career.

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'My search for the boy in a child abuse video'

Lucy Proctor was horrified when she was WhatsApped a sex abuse video. And she wanted to find out if the boy was safe.

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The app keeping Friday night dinners alive

Millennials have been called 'the loneliest generation' - but one app is trying to tackle that problem for young Jews.

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Cupcakes, creams and cocktails: Have we reached 'peak pod'?

Everything from cakes to face cream is available in single-use pods. Have we reached peak pod?

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South by Southwest festival cancelled over coronavirus

The world-famous music event in Austin, Texas is called off for the first time in its 34-year history.

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Fifa streamer Kurt0411 banned from all EA Games for 'abuse'

EA Games says Kurt Fenech posted abusive messages about its employees - a claim he denies.

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Nintendo PlayStation: Ultra-rare prototype sells for £230,000

The only known example of a once-mythical prototype becomes the most expensive gaming item ever.

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Virgin Media breach 'linked customers to porn'

Researchers say a breached Virgin Media database contained more details than the company suggested.

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Twitch suspends gamer Carl Reimer after shooting gun

Carl Reimer fired his handgun live on stream while fooling around during a live recording.

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Sonos U-turn over 'bricking' its smart speakers

Sonos will no longer make people permanently deactivate devices to get an upgrade discount.

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Click News: Warehouse robots work together in trial

BBC Click’s Soila Apparicio looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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One billion Android devices at risk of hacking

Watchdog Which? wants Google to be more transparent about security updates for old phones

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University of Hertfordshire avoids inquiry over emailed student data

Names and addresses of about 2,000 students were sent out with an email promoting an art lecture.

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Electric cars are coming: but where will you recharge?

Charging points are springing up everywhere, but will there be enough and will the electricity grid be able to cope?

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Virgin Media data breach affects 900,000 people

The firm said "insufficient protection" meant customers' details were made accessible for 10 months.

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Facebook removes 'deceptive' Trump census ads

The ads made it appear users were taking part in the official 2020 US census, not a general survey.

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TCL reveals extending smartphone concept and tri-fold tablet

Chinese phone-maker TCL shows off several concept smartphones it is developing.

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Thousands lose broadband after workers break cable

Virgin Media and Sky say a "fibre-cable break" is causing problems for broadband users.

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Coronavirus: Ted conference to go virtual or be postponed

The annual gathering of technology leaders, in Vancouver, is latest victim of coronavirus crisis.

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#RIPTwitter trends as firm tests vanishing tweets

Users took to Twitter to complain the micro-blogging site was just following the competition.

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Cashmere and climate change threaten nomadic life

Mongolia, the world's second-largest cashmere producer, is hit by overgrazing and rising temperatures.

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TikTok skull-breaker challenge danger warning

The video platform said it would remove such content from its platform when reported.

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Boots halts Advantage Card payments after cyber-attack

Attackers using stolen passwords from have tried to access Boots accounts, the company says.

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Scam call centre owner in custody after BBC investigation

BBC Panorama broadcast footage from inside a scam call centre - now its owner is in police custody.

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Sony's PS2: World's best-selling console turns 20

It's the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation 2, and it's had a huge impact on fans like Victoria.

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China demands US response over CIA hacking claims

Cyber-security firm Qihoo alleged that the CIA hacked airlines, petrol firms and government agencies.

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Cathay Pacific fined £500,000 over customer data protection failure

The UK's Information Commissioner says the airline failed to protect customers' personal details.

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Tesla downgraded Model 3 chip in China thanks to coronavirus

The electric car firm said it had installed an older processor in new vehicles due to supply problems.

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Luton filmmaker warns over over TikTok and Facebook extremism rules

Rizwan Wadan says social media algorithms stop him promoting films designed to deter extremism.

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Coronavirus: Chinese app WeChat censored virus content since 1 Jan

The report also found that WeChat censored more keywords as the outbreak grew.

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Amazon's Ring logs every doorbell press and app action

A BBC data request reveals what data is being stored by the Amazon-owned business about its users.

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Facebook 'rethinks' plans for Libra cryptocurrency

The firm had hoped to revolutionise payments with a single digital currency.

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Millions of websites face 'insecure' warnings

A bug in digital certificates means millions need to be revoked, leaving well-known websites insecure.

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Criminals on CCTV: Scammers caught red-handed

The man who hacked into a criminal call centre to expose scammers at work.

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Coronavirus: China's tech fights back

Robots, drones and artificial intelligence are being used by China to fight the disease.

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Chinese nationals charged with iTunes money laundering

The two Chinese nationals are allegedly linked to members of North Korean hacking group Lazarus.

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Domestic abuse: Lie-detector tests planned for offenders

Tests will be used to find out whether serious offenders should be returned to jail, under a new law.

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Bafta Games Awards: Death Stranding and Control lead nominations

Both games received 11 nominations - more than any other game in Bafta's history.

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Bloodhound car: A month to save land speed record project

The UK-led bid to break the world land speed record is under threat again - it needs to find £8m.

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St Oswald's hospice patients get 'magical' robot assistance

The remote-control robot is helping children at a Newcastle hospice.

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Coronavirus: Twitter tells staff to work from home

The firm has made it mandatory for staff in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea to work from home.

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Smart camera and baby monitor warning given by UK's cyber-defender

Your internet-connected baby monitor or security camera could be being watched, officials warn.

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Half-Life: Alyx - Hands on with Valve's virtual reality game-changer

After a long wait, the highly-anticipated sequel is about to launch - and could be VR's killer app.

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Why hasn’t AI changed the world yet?

Self-driving cars, robot surgeons: artificial intelligence promises a lot, but what has it delivered?

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Apple settles iPhone slowdown case for $500m

Apple agrees a payout over allegations it deliberately slowed down older iPhones.

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E-bike cyclist cleared of killing Hackney pedestrian

Thomas Hanlon had denied causing the death of Sakine Cihan while riding a modified e-bike in 2018.

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Tesco sends security warning to 600,000 Clubcard holders

The supermarket warns that some accounts may have been compromised, but no data has been stolen.

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Coronavirus: Sharp to use TV factory to make surgical masks

The Japanese electronics giant repurposes its high-end clean rooms for coronavirus supplies.

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Rail station wi-fi provider exposed traveller data

The unprotected database included phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth and reasons for travel.

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Computer inside the heart aims to aid treatment

A new tiny computer injected into the body could help millions of people suffering from heart failure.

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Uighurs in 'forced labour for tech firms'

A report says China has moved minority Muslims into factory jobs, where their freedom is restricted.

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Callum Manning: Online surge of support for bullied book lover

Callum Manning, 13, was bullied in a group chat for posting reviews of books he loved on Instagram.

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The kids making up to $1m a year on YouTube

Child influencers on the platform test their power at New York's annual Toy Fair.

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Could deepfakes be used to train office workers?

A consultancy that makes business training videos is advertising for a "deepfake expert".

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AI ethics plan agreed by Catholic Church and tech giants

The Church signed up to the future of AI - an ethical one - along with Microsoft and IBM.

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Coronavirus: Amazon removes overpriced goods and fake cures

The retail giant is removing fake cures and tackling unreasonable price hikes amid public concern.

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Coronavirus: Plague Inc. game banned in China

Plague Inc. puts users in control of a disease which they must develop into a global pandemic.

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Robot taught empathy through pain, and other tech news

BBC Click’s Soila Apparicio looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Coronavirus: Livestreaming karaoke and reality TV in virus-hit China

Reality shows in China have found creative ways to keep going while people are urged to stay home.

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West Midlands to get access to ultrafast home broadband

The West Midlands gigabit switch-on is the largest in the UK, says Virgin Media, but comes at a price.

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Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean

Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.

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Google asked to justify Toronto 'digital-city' plan

Sister company Sidewalk Labs must explain why it has chosen digital solutions over non-digital ones.

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YouTube 'not a public forum' with guaranteed free speech

First Amendment rights do not force YouTube to host or promote videos, a court rules.

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Clearview AI: Face-collecting company database hacked

Many law-enforcement agencies in the US use Clearview AI's facial-recognition technology.

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Tim Cooke says Apple's first Indian store to open 2021

The iPhone maker lags behind competitors in the world's second largest mobile phone market.

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Redcar council IT hack confirmed as ransomware attack

Redcar council's IT systems have been down for 19 days but "significant progress" is being made.

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Tesla Autopilot crash driver 'was playing video game'

An Apple employee died after his semi-autonomous Tesla hit a concrete barrier.

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Etika mural becomes Pokemon Go spot in tribute to YouTuber

A New York City mural to deceased YouTuber Etika becomes a point of interest in video game Pokemon Go.

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Pets 'go hungry' after smart feeder goes offline

The device, designed to schedule pets' food and control portions, appears to have been offline for seven days

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Met Police chief defends facial recognition from 'ill-informed' critics

London's police chief says privacy risks are much smaller than "a knife through the chest".

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Young drivers 'let down over insurance app faults'

Carrot uses phone data to measure braking and acceleration - but some say it often fails to work.

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What happens when the internet vanishes?

During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.

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Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?

3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago.

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UK's 5G network well within safety limits, Ofcom tests find

Ofcom testing of the UK's 5G network finds radiation is at a "small fraction" of safe levels.

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Huawei Mate XS: Hands-on with the folding phone

BBC Click's Chris Fox tries out the folding Huawei Mate XS for the first time.

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Google warns Huawei owners against 'sideloading' its apps

The Android owner says circumventing the Huawei ban is a major security risk.

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YouTuber ‘became better human’ after race row

The 24-year-old was fired from a film inspired by Black Lives Matter in 2018 after a video resurfaced of him using racial language.

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Wales considers online GCSE exams

The new head of Wales' exam watchdog believes "significantly more" tests could be sat online.

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How lake gases are powering homes in Rwanda

Methane is being extracted from Lake Kivu in Rwanda to generate electricity.

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'Mad' Mike Hughes dies after crash-landing homemade rocket

"Mad" Mike Hughes, 64, wanted to launch himself into space to prove that the Earth was flat.

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Stormont: Bidding war is under way for budget funding

Ministers and their officials are staking a claim for what they need to stave off several crises.

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Email address charges branded 'daylight robbery'

Ofcom is asking why broadband firms charge people to keep old email addresses after switching providers.

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Study finds quarter of climate change tweets from bots

Researchers at Brown University found bots were far more likely to post tweets denying climate change.

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Google sued by New Mexico over claims it spies on US students

Pupils in New Mexico allegedly have had their online data tracked, says the state's attorney general.

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Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI

Researchers claim it could be used to kill some of the world's deadliest bacteria.

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Nintendo: Animal Crossing fans upset by cloud restrictions

Nintendo confirms its new Animal Crossing game will not let players save progress to the cloud.

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Robots gain lessons in hot dogs and other tech news

BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Can computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?

Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tech, but others are not so sure.

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Data breach hits agency overseeing White House communications

The personal data of about 200,000 people is exposed in a cyber-attack.

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Thousands of mobiles and laptops lost by UK government in a year

At least 2,004 government mobiles were lost or stolen in a year, more than a third from the MoD.

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The man who can make music with his mind

Academic and electronic musician Bertolt Meyer has hacked into his prosthetic arm and connected it to his synth.

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UK says Russia's GRU behind massive Georgia cyber-attack

The UK Foreign Office said October's attack was designed to undermine Georgia's sovereignty.

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ISS World: Hack leaves half a million employees without computers

ISS World, a major facilities provider, has been hit by an apparent ransomware attack.

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Samsung explains mystery alert sent overnight

The company says it sent the strange "1" alert to Samsung devices by mistake.

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Instagram influencers pranking the internet:

An Instagram influencer has faked a holiday to Bali to show followers not to believe everything they see on social media. But how does it compare to these other epic social media pranks?

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MGM hack exposes personal data of 10.6 million guests

Celebrities including Justin Bieber were among those whose data was stolen, one report said.

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Larry Tesler: Computer scientist behind cut, copy and paste dies aged 74

Larry Tesler was responsible for many of the innovations that made personal computing accessible.

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Facebook boss faces 'blow-dried armpit' jibes

Mark Zuckerberg faced jibes on social media over a claim that he has staff blow-dry his armpits.

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Face-scanning software could unlock your future smartphone

TrinamiX has developed a facial recognition software that they say could provide better security.

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Should your email say if you're he, she or they?

Firms are encouraging staff to make sharing which personal pronouns they use an everyday practice.

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Ransomware-hit US gas pipeline shut for two days

The entire pipeline was closed after the cyber-security incident.

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Guernsey Victorian shop manager quits over adding barcodes

When asked to modernise and have barcodes on stock of sweets Elizabeth Lihou said "I couldn't do it".

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TikTok 'family safety mode' gives parents some app control

A new mode links parents' TikTok accounts to their child's, and gives control over some features.

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BT account scammers jailed for £358k fraud

The group infiltrated more than 2,000 BT customer accounts and used the details to buy luxury goods.

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EU plans new rules for AI but experts seek more detail

Campaigners had hoped details of a crackdown on facial recognition would be published.

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Facebook expresses 'deep concern' after Singapore orders page block

Facebook said it was "legally compelled" to block access to a page under new "fake news" laws.

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Uber closes LA office and outsources to Manila

The ride-hailing firm will close its downtown LA customer support office to focus on larger centres.

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Ring doorbell makes two-factor verification mandatory

Amazon's video doorbell system has faced criticism for not having more robust security for users.

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North Carolina Facebook page labelled fake news

The North Carolina Breaking News page accumulated more than 50,000 followers in less than a month.

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Tesla's Elon Musk swipes at Porsche-buying Bill Gates

The Microsoft founder said in an interview that he liked Tesla but had chosen a Porsche as his first electric car.

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Soros calls for Zuckerberg and Sandberg to leave Facebook

In a letter to the Financial Times, the billionaire argues they should be removed from their roles.

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Why your new work colleague could be a robot

Better sight, better hands and more intelligence are allowing robots to take on more and more jobs.

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Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhones supplies

The tech giant says it is "experiencing a slower return to normal conditions" in China than expected.

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Jeff Bezos: World's richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change

The Amazon boss and world's richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet's "biggest threat".

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Folding phone screens bubble and scratch, tests find

Reviewers find more durability issues in new handsets from Samsung and Motorola.

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Police force denies creating 'child hacker' poster

The poster said the authorities should be told about children who had tools used by cyber-security experts.

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Israeli soldiers duped by Hamas 'fake women' phone ruse

Hamas militants hacked dozens of smartphones by posing as female admirers, Israel's military says.

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HQ Trivia: Quiz app ends with drunken broadcast after 'running out of money'

A buyout collapsed, leading to the app closing and a presenter paying for final game's $5 prize.

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Can we fix our way out of the growing e-waste problem?

Levels of electrical and electronic waste are expected to more than double by 2050, according to the UN.

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Amazon: Suspect child car seats found for sale on its store again

Trading standards officers are probing the products, which Amazon has now removed from sale.

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The doctors and lawyers giving advice on TikTok

The BBC meets the medics and lawyers across America who are using the app to help educate the public.

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Tesla: German court halts work on new 'Gigafactory'

Environmentalists win a temporary injunction against forest clearance for a new "Gigafactory".

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Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook boss urges tighter regulation

Mark Zuckerberg says social media firms should not decide what counts as legitimate free speech.

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Why the world needs 'Instagrans'

A new generation of influencers are making their mark on social media.

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The fake 'kitchen hacks' with billions of views

Kitchen hacks and baking videos are hugely popular on YouTube - but do all the tips actually work?

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New Twitter filter blocks unsolicited nude pictures

The developers said they were in talks to expand the filter to other social media platforms.

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Facebook say influencer memes are not political ads

The social media giant said memes paid for by political campaigns should be labelled as branded content.

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Huawei labels US call intercept claims as 'utter nonsense'

A newspaper claimed the tech giant could intercept phone calls - something it says is impossible.

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Redcar cyber-attack: council using pen and paper

More than 135,000 UK residents left without online public services after hackers take out computers

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Fortnite boss says game loot boxes 'cause harm'

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the industry is putting profits over players.

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Facebook removes 'foreign interference' operations from Iran and Russia

The Russian operation focused on Ukraine and the Iranian network posted about the US 2020 presidential election.

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Consumer contract changes 'could save customers money'

Internet, pay-TV and phone customers will now be offered the best deals when their contracts end.

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Facebook boss 'happy to pay more tax in Europe'

Mark Zuckerberg says he understands the "frustration about how tech companies are taxed in Europe".

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Huawei: US issues new charges of racketeering and theft

US prosecutors have added racketeering and theft to a list of charges against the embattled telecoms company.

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Electric skateboard victim 'did not know risks', wife says

Annabel Visser said her husband Bradley had not known the laws around using electric skateboards.

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Would you trust a vet to diagnose your pet by video?

New video services allow pet owners to get expert advice 24/7, but they still have limitations.

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Google ordered to reveal author of Australian dentist's bad review

The Australian court ruling forces the US firm to hand over details about the anonymous poster.

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Amazon wins injunction in US 'Jedi' contract fight

A US judge hits pause on the US government contract after a challenge from Amazon.

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WHO says fake coronavirus claims causing 'infodemic'

A representative from the World Health Organization wants tech firms to fight fake news on coronavirus.

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MWC phone show cancellation a 'nightmare' for firms

One business owner says Mobile World Congress was "much more than a trade show".

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