Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter tackle coronavirus fake news

Platforms are increasing efforts to block false information as the outbreak spreads and fear grows.

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WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones

The messaging app will become obsolete on older operating systems from 1 Feb.

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MEPs vote for universal charging cable for mobiles

The decision will anger Apple which has argued against such a decision.

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Huduma Namba: Kenya court halts biometric ID over data fears

Judges says data protection laws need to be enacted to safeguard a wealth of sensitive information.

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Russia's use of facial recognition challenged in court

Moscow is rapidly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology.

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Tesla boss Elon Musk releases electronic dance track

Mr Musk posted a teaser picture of himself in a studio shortly before sharing the track, which he wrote.

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Amazon: Christmas sales soar as other retailers struggle

Sales were up 20% over the festive season in sharp contrast to weakness at other retailers.

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Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India

A TikTok influencer says his videos on Hindu-Muslim unity have triggered censorship on the app.

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Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals

Dyeing clothes uses a lot of water and chemicals, but new tech is drawing on nature for colours.

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Katie Hopkins' Twitter account suspended

The controversial commentator's account is suspended for violating the anti-hate policy.

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Sonos apologises for revealing customer email addresses

It was writing to people who were unhappy about a decision to stop updates to the firm's older speakers.

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Artificial intelligence-created medicine to be used on humans for first time

A British start-up has developed a new drug much more quickly than traditional methods by using AI.

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Nintendo Switch overtakes 1990s SNES console in sales

The Switch is now Nintendo's third best-selling console after overtaking the SNES of the '90s.

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Facebook settles facial recognition dispute

The tech giant makes a $550m settlement to users over storing biometric data without user consent.

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Facebook: Privacy scandals take toll on profits

The firm recorded its first annual decline in profits in at least five years in 2019.

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Most children sleep with mobile phone beside bed

The devices are "dominating" the lives of young people, says research.

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Weapon-spotting tech tested by Las Vegas casino

Sensors can be placed discretely in a building's entrance or turnstile creating an invisible fence.

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Coronavirus: Technology giants join China shutdown

Google, Microsoft, and Amazon among the global companies taking action as the deadly virus spreads.

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Transgender flag and women in tuxedos among new emojis

The list of symbols to be released later this year offers more options to represent gender.

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Facebook adds more ad tracking controls in the UK

Facebook will let people see which companies are sharing their information with the social network.

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BBC suspends Red Button text switch-off

The service's closure is suspended a day before it was due to have started being phased out.

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BT to charge people £50 for keeping old wi-fi routers

People will be asked to send their wi-fi router and TV box back at their end of the contract.

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Transport: Translink buys its first hydrogen-fuelled buses

Water is the only exhaust emission from the vehicles built by Ballymena-based firm Wrightbus.

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Microsoft issues second 'final' Windows 7 update

The end of support for the ageing operating system turns out to be not quite the end.

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5G: EU issues guidance on 'high-risk' suppliers

Member states have been given until the end of April to draw up security measures for 5G networks.

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Avengers: Endgame - How we made the visual effects

Framestore's Stuart Penn explains the challenges of making Avengers: Endgame.

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How worried should we be about 'Big Brother' technology?

Why do we fear government surveillance, but voluntarily use technology which monitors our lives?

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Apple 'closely monitoring' coronavirus

The outbreak has clouded the firm's forecast for the upcoming quarter.

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How will the Huawei 5G deal affect me?

The UK has decided to let Huawei continue to be used in its 5G networks but with restrictions, despite pressure from the US to block the firm.

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Human rights expert to keep Zuckerberg in check

Freedom of speech campaigner Thomas Hughes joins Facebook to lead its new oversight board.

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5G explained in 45 seconds

How are 5G, or fifth generation, mobile networks different to what's come before?

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Huawei: How the UK's decision affects the rest of the world

Germany and India are among the countries still weighing up use of the Chinese firm's 5G kit.

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Ring doorbell 'gives Facebook and Google user data'

The Ring app sends a range of personal information to marketing companies, a study suggests.

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Grubhub defends adding restaurants without telling them

The practice is angering some restaurant owners.

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Huawei: Is it a security threat and what will be its role in UK 5G?

Is Chinese tech giant Huawei really a security risk, and what will be its role in the UK's 5G network?

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How microwaves and electricity are killing weeds

Electricity and microwaves are being used to kill weeds as alternatives are sought to chemicals.

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Huawei set for limited role in UK 5G networks

The US failed to convince the Prime Minister to ban the Chinese firm from any involvement.

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Huawei: What is 5G's core and why protect it?

The UK has confirmed Huawei will be allowed to be part of its 5G networks - but with restrictions.

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Keeping your phone safe from prying eyes

A hack which stops people going through your phone when you want to show them something.

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The silenced YouTube stars of Indian-administered Kashmir

Kashmiri Kalkharabs, a popular Kashmiri YouTube channel, has been forced into silence since August.

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Huawei 5G verdict is a decision with few good options

The government is due to decide on Tuesday whether to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G networks.

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Meadowhall facial recognition scheme troubles watchdog

Regulator calls for inspections after details of police tie-up with Meadowhall scheme emerge.

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Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked

The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security.

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Don Cameron: The Scot shaping the history of hot air balloons

Don Сameron built western Europe's first modern hot air balloon and is now the market leader in special-shaped creations.

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Government plans new laws for smart gadgets sold in UK

It is developing laws that would require manufacturers to make online devices more secure.

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BBC red button protest ahead of switch-off

A petition organised by a charity for blind people asks for the BBC to roll back their decision.

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UK to decide on Huawei 5G ban

The government is expected to make a decision about the Chinese technology giant on Tuesday.

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Fibre-laying tools aid rural broadband rollout

Openreach turns to machinery to speed up the rollout of fibre in rural areas.

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Deepfake technology: Can you spot what's real?

Do you think you can tell what is real and fake? BBC presenter Radzi Chinyanganya tries out the latest techniques.

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Para-swimmer Grace Harvey speaks about walking in a robotic suit

Para-swimmer Grace Harvey reveals the mixed emotions she had after walking for the first time in a robotic suit.

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Overwatch and Call of Duty leagues move exclusively to YouTube

Activision Blizzard esports leagues are moving from Twitch to YouTube.

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Facebook and YouTube moderators sign PTSD disclosure

Content moderators review hundreds of disturbing images each day for social media sites.

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Watch Dogs Legion: Click goes inside the post-Brexit game

In a world first, Marc Cieslak interviews the creator of Watch Dogs: Legion inside his own game.

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Article 13: UK will not implement EU copyright law

Media giants such as Google have been outspoken opponents of the legislation.

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Met Police to deploy facial recognition cameras

Police say the short-term deployments will check watchlists of suspects wanted for serious crimes.

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'Porn block' companies seek £3m in damages

Four companies are seeking a judicial review of the decision to scrap age verification plans.

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Facebook's Sir Nick criticised over WhatsApp security

Sir Nick Clegg did not acknowledge WhatsApp security flaws in a BBC interview.

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Could feathers inspire plane wing design and other news

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

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Tinder to add panic button and anti-catfishing tech

The move comes after criticism over the lack of safety issues offered by dating apps.

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Sonos boss says speakers will work "as long as possible"

The speaker company said it was sorry for the confusion over software updates for older speakers.

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What can you use instead of Google and Facebook?

More and more companies are promising privacy online and an alternative to the big internet firms.

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Swiss hospital drones to take off again

Two crashes prompted an investigation into safety standards, which is now complete.

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Apple says losing Lightning port will create waste

Some members of the European Parliament want all phone-makers to adopt a universal port.

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Killer plague game tops charts amid coronavirus

Strategy game Plague Inc has become the bestselling app in China, eight years after its release.

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Twitter demands AI company stops 'collecting faces'

Clearview's database is used by more than 600 world law-enforcement agencies to identify suspects.

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Amazon battles Microsoft over military cloud

It wants to pause a contract awarded by the Pentagon to Microsoft until a court rules on its appeal.

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Jeff Bezos hack: UN experts demand probe of Saudi crown prince

The UN experts' call comes amid reports Mohammed bin Salman's phone was used to hack the Amazon boss.

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Tesla overtakes Volkswagen as value hits $100bn

Tesla sold more than 367,000 cars last year, just a fraction of its competitors.

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Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun?

Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts.

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Deepfake videos: Can you really believe what you see?

With deepfake technology, it is getting easier to turn yourself into somebody else on screen.

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FBI 'persuaded Apple to halt iCloud encryption'

Apple was reportedly working on the encryption feature two years ago but the FBI objected.

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Sonos to end updates for old speakers

The announcement affects four models sold between 2006 and 2015.

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New 'transformational' code to protect children's privacy online

Future generations will be "astonished" to think we did not protect kids, the information commissioner says.

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Vodafone quits Facebook's Libra currency

Facebook's digital currency is dealt another blow as Vodafone becomes latest firm to withdraw.

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Jeff Bezos hack: Saudi Arabia calls claim ‘absurd’

The Saudi crown prince's WhatsApp account has reportedly been linked to the data breach.

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Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive

The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018.

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GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle

The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco.

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Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'

Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working.

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France agrees to delay new tax on tech giants

A digital sales tax, that provoked a threat of tariffs from the US, has been postponed.

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Glenn Greenwald: Brazil accuses journalist of cyber-crimes

Brazilian authorities are seeking to charge Glenn Greenwald over alleged cyber-crimes.

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DDoS: Man who sold website defences pleads guilty to attacks

The US resident co-founded a service to help firms protect themselves from web attacks.

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Disney+ to launch a week earlier than planned in the UK

The US media giant also confirmed the service will cost more than its earlier DisneyLife platform.

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Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in London

The new posts will take the tech giant's total number of employees in Britain to more than 4,000.

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Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive's extradition hearings begin

Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018.

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Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot

Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot.

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Vietnamese firm Viettel's 5G claim raises eyebrows outside

The military-controlled firm's claim to have joined the 5G network equipment-making elite is questioned.

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Google boss Sundar Pichai calls for AI regulation

Mr Pichai argued for a "sensible approach" after Europe said it was considering a facial recognition ban.

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Regus sales staff data exposed after undercover job review

Job performance data about more than 900 IWG employees is accidentally published online.

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Dad builds Nintendo video game controller for disabled girl

A video of Rory Steel's nine-year-old daughter Ava using the device has had more than 800,000 views.

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Europe-wide traffic survey to recruit 'citizen scientists'

Unique vehicle-counting sensors will be placed in 1,500 homes across Europe.

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Amazon warehouse one of Europe's 'most high-tech buildings'

Robots and people work alongside each other in the internet-giant's latest warehouse in Leicestershire.

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Influencers 'being offered thousands for sex'

One influencer said social media had become "a catalogue" for men to select their next conquest.

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Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation

President Xi Jinping's name is badly mistranslated into English during his state visit to Myanmar.

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More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring

The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises.

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AO Air's face mask uses fans for cleaner breathing

The fans de-pollute and cool the air meaning the mask does not need a tight seal against the face.

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Malvern's touchscreen tech secrets now on your radar

Hopes that a new science centre at one of Britain's most secret sites will inspire next generation.

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Can Microsoft's 'moonshot' carbon goal succeed?

The tech giant admits its "carbon negative" goal is ambitious.

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Girlsdoporn offline after losing legal battle

The site owners were ordered to pay $12.8m in damages to 22 women who appeared in videos it published.

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Spotify's personalised playlist for pets and other news

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

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Facial recognition: EU considers ban of up to five years

The European Commission wants time to work out how to prevent the technology being abused.

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Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man in $13bn ruling boost

India's Supreme Court rejects telecom operator's plea for relief on government levies.

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Facebook blocks the Spinner's 'brainwashing' tech

Social network orders the Spinner to stop targeting its users with "disguised" ads.

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Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors

Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say.

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Wireless taxi charging to be trialled at Nottingham station

The six-month trial will see 10 electric taxis in Nottingham given hardware to charge while waiting.

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Giant jet engines aim to make our flying greener

How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old?

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US officials ground drones over espionage fears

US officials are reviewing a civilian drone programme because of concerns about Chinese infiltration.

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The challenges of developing 5G networks in Africa

There are considerable challenges to developing reliable 5G networks across Africa.

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Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable

European Parliament members want all tech giants to adopt a single universal charging method.

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Microsoft makes 'carbon negative' pledge

The tech giant pledges to remove all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975.

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'Barnacle' car windscreen clamp sparks student fury

Students shared tips on how to remove the barnacle device on social media.

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Smart contact lens: 'It feels seriously sci-fi'

Mojo Vision has revealed its new lens which puts augmented reality in front of your eyes.

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Petersfield Bookshop inundated after 'tumbleweed' tweet

Author Neil Gaiman and thousands of other people were moved by the shop's plight.

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Turkey's Wikipedia ban ends after almost three years

A top court rules the country's censorship of Wikipedia violated freedom of expression.

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Welsh language music app Apton in call for public money

Sain Records' Apton app says it is "difficult" to compete with major corporations like Spotify.

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US lawmakers concerned by accuracy of facial recognition

Lawmakers heard testimony on the risks of facial recognition programs which are largely unregulated.

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Twitter apologises for letting ads target neo-Nazis and bigots

Social network apologises for allowing the use of discriminatory ad keywords it had meant to ban.

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Kashmir blackout eases but restrictions remain

Internet services have been suspended since August - the longest-ever shutdown in a democracy.

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Thousands of porn stars' intimate details 'exposed online'

Cyber-security researchers at vpnMentor say they found an open folder on an adult site's web server.

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Cookies crumbling as Google phases them out

A study suggests that cookie consent forms are flouting the EU's tough data laws.

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Pre-teen girls 'tricked into sex acts on webcams'

Tens of thousands of 11- to 13-year-olds are being tricked into performing sex acts, data suggests.

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The Indian small-town shop owner who became a TikTok star

Sumit Jain from India has discovered TikTok fame thanks to his singing and dancing skills.

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Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy

The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators.

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Google's announced timeline for new privacy policy

The firm unveiled a timeline for new privacy rules that will limit third-party access to user data.

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New police equipment to search mobile devices

Technology which can override encryption on some devices is to be rolled out across Scotland next week.

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Windows 10: NSA reveals major flaw in Microsoft's code

A patch is likely to be announced later although Microsoft insists no hacker has exploited it.

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Grindr and Twitter face 'out of control' complaint

The two firms, and four other ad-tech companies, are accused of sharing user data unlawfully.

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US urges Apple to unlock air base shooter's phones

The tech firm denies the US attorney's accusation that it is not helping the investigators enough.

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YouTube signs three top gamers away from rival Twitch

The market for live-stream gamers intensifies as companies compete to sign exclusive deals.

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Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'madness', warns US

US officials hand over new evidence claiming that Huawei's 5G technology is a security risk.

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CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'

Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules.

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Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers

Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive.

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Facebook: Star Wars' Mark Hamill deletes account over political ads

Mark Hamill accuses the social network of putting profits before truthfulness.

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Keurboom boss banned from being a director for six years

Keurboom Communications was fined £400,000 in 2017 for making nearly 100 million automated calls.

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Microsoft ends Windows 7 support: What should you do?

The 10-year-old operating system will stop receiving updates from Tuesday.

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YouTubers face £4,600 bill over copyright claims

Two YouTubers have been charged $6,000 (£4,600) over the use of four clips in their videos.

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Researchers: Are we on the cusp of an ‘AI winter’?

AI researchers admit that the hype around AI may be cooling off once again.

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CES 2020: The biggest surprises from big tech at the show

Sony, Samsung and LG all had secrets to unveil at the technology expo in Las Vegas.

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E-scooter firm Lime pulls out of 12 cities

The Californian firm is also sacking 100 staff, saying it is trying to move towards profitability.

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Mark Zuckerberg decides to ditch new year personal challenge

Instead of a personal challenge for 2020, the Facebook boss will reflect on the upcoming decade.

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CES 2020: TV lets you shine a torch into its shadows

A special 8K TV at the CES tech show allows scenes to be re-lit as they play.

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CES 2020: Nreal's mixed reality glasses win over sceptics

Start-up's glasses mix together real-world views and computer graphics and should launch soon.

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County lines: Call to review 'criminal abuse' of pay-as-you-go phones

The government is urged to consider restrictions on pay-as-you-go phones to prevent drug dealers using them.

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CES 2020: Segway’s prototype wheelchair crashes at tech show

The electric scooter-maker's mishap is the latest in a list of historic malfunctions at the show

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Why we've never fallen in love with virtual reality

It was thought VR would be as common as televisions, but despite improvements it is yet to take off.

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CES 2020: Samsung's invisible keyboard for smartphones

Samsung's SelfieType scans finger taps on a table using the smartphone's front camera.

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US-government issued phones run 'Chinese malware'

Mobile phones offered to poor families come pre-installed with malware, according to a security company.

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Google's auction picks 'winners' for Android search

After a record EU fine, Google's controversial auction finds alternative search engines for users.

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Amazon Ring workers fired for accessing user video

Four employees watched video footage from customers, exceeding "what was necessary", the company says

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CES 2020: Sex tech makes a splash at tech show

The tech expo opens up to sex tech start-ups after an upset last year.

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CES 2020: Cyrcle Phone is round and has two headphone jacks

After five years in development, the makers of a circular phone say it is nearly ready for launch.

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Netflix rival will limit show times to 10 minutes

Quibi also announced its pricing and a star-studded line-up at the CES tech expo.

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CES 2020: Quibi aims to change how we watch shows on phones

Quibi is designed for phones and its short shows stay full-frame however the handset is held.

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Bite-to-clean Y-Brush toothbrush takes just 10 seconds

A French start-up aims to radically cut the amount of time people require to clean their teeth.

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Facebook ad campaign helped Donald Trump win election, claims executive

A Facebook executive has claimed the company was "responsible" for Donald Trump's election win in 2016.

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TikTok updates community guidelines amid criticism

It says it now lays out clearly what is allowed and not allowed on the platform.

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TikTok fixes 'serious' security flaws

A security firm identified issues that could have allowed hackers to upload fake news videos to the app.

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Travelex customer: My money is in limbo

The criminals behind the hack told the BBC they are demanding $6m (£4.6m) from the currency trader.

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CES 2020: ShoeBlast's hi-tech cure for stinky trainers

A South Korean start-up has created a gadget designed to stop well-worn trainers smelling bad.

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CES 2020: Zany cars of the future shown off in Vegas

A wide range of futuristic vehicles, including flying machines, has parked up at the CES tech show.

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What Google and Facebook owe to a 19th-Century machine

Often called the "new oil", data is immensely valuable - but only if processed in the right way.

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CES 2020: Neon's artificial humans 'don't live up to hype'

There was huge interest in the virtual avatars created by Samsung-backed start-up Neon.

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CES 2020: Manta5's electric bike rides on water

After nearly a decade's research, a hydrofoil water bike has gone into mass production.

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CES 2020: Ivanka Trump unfazed by critics at tech show

Ms Trump's invitation to CES had been controversial - but her appearance proved not so.

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Love Island star Molly Mae's Insta post banned

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against the ITV reality star.

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CES 2020: Juno 'reverse microwave oven' cools drinks in seconds

The device rapidly chills packaged drinks meaning they do not need to be refrigerated before use.

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Aston Martin warns on profits but Rolls-Royce sales surge

The carmaker says profits are set to nearly halve, but luxury rival Rolls-Royce sees record sales.

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Could this be the ultimate selfie?

Carmen Roberts visits a coffee shop in Seoul where you print an image on the froth of your coffee.

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Bitcoin: Should cryptocurrency owners make a will?

Billions of pounds worth of cryptocurrency is lost when owners die without leaving details of how to access it.

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Travelex being held to ransom by hackers

The foreign exchange firm has been forced to turn off all computers and switch to pen and paper.

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Facebook to ban 'deepfakes'

The company says it will remove videos that are generated by artificial intelligence.

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CES 2020: Taste test for Impossible Food's fake pork sausage

It lacks the fatty taste of some bangers but may still be good enough to tempt meat eaters.

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CES 2020: Intel shows off foldable computer of the future

A flexible all-screen computer that doubles as a monitor is intended to inspire PC-makers.

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CES 2020: Samsung shows off Ballie bot that follows you

The bot, named Ballie, has a built-in camera that can capture and store "special moments".

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CES 2020: Sony announces electric car concept

The electronics giant unveiled the "Vision S" vehicle in a surprise announcement at the tech show.

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CES 2020: Pork made from plants launched by Impossible Foods

A company that makes synthetic meat has shown off its latest products in Las Vegas.

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CES 2020: LG OLED TV rolls up into the ceiling

The South Korean tech giant unveils a concept screen that rolls up out of the way when not in use.

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A chatbot pulled me out of a 'really dark place'

There are many mental health apps on the market, but how much help are they?

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Apple's iPhone XR has O2 network problem

O2 customers with the iPhone XR say they rarely have signal.

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Ricky Gervais slams Apple over Chinese factories

Technology giants were heavily criticised at the 77th annual Golden Globes.

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Soleimani: US federal site hacked with pro-Iranian message

Visitors to the site were met with a photoshopped image of a bloodied Donald Trump.

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'GPS glitch' grounds GoPro Karma drones

Owners are complaining about the issue on GoPro forums and on Twitter.

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CES 2020: Samsung slims down 8K TV's frame to a sliver

Samsung unveils a TV with a super-thin border and also shows off a spinning model for Instagrammers.

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CES 2020: Wonder Painter lets players star in its video games

A Chinese app uses artificial intelligence technologies to place its users into scribbled worlds.

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Wheel.me robot wheels move furniture via voice commands

A start-up wants to let consumers rearrange their homes without having to do any of the hard work.

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CES 2020: The Russian car with no driver at the wheel

The BBC is offered a ride in a driverless car - without a human safety driver at the wheel.

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CES 2020: Restaurant cat robot meows at dining customers

BellaBot, which waits on tables, is one among a number of wacky robots at the CES tech show.

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'Serious cyber-attack' on Austria's foreign ministry

Foreign ministry officials believe another country may be responsible.

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CES chief defends invite for Ivanka Trump

Tech expo organiser says the US President's daughter has done "great work" on jobs-related issues.

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'Outdated' IT leaves NHS staff with 15 different computer logins

Hospitals say problems can waste hundreds of hours of staff time every day.

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CES 2020: Preview of tomorrow's tech on show in Las Vegas

The products set to cause the biggest stir at this year's giant tech expo in Las Vegas.

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Mirriad's AI slips ads into empty spaces in online videos

A UK company is to show off its next-generation product placement software at the CES tech show.

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CES 2020: How AI fitness apps now rival personal trainers

Could machine learning and voice recognition replace a personal trainer?

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GirlsDoPorn: Young women win legal battle over video con

Some models were driven to the verge of suicide after the porn website reneged on privacy promises.

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Google denies Xiaomi access over security bug

A Google Home Hub user found images from a stranger's home being streamed to his device.

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Tackling the Earth's orbiting space junk

How the Japanese firm Astroscale is set to start cleaning up the Earth's orbiting space debris.

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H2Go Power seeks to power drones with a 'happy gas'

The hydrogen-powered drone which could revolutionise the travel industry.

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Fatal Tesla crash sparks federal investigation

Two people died after a Tesla reportedly passed through a red light and collided with their car.

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Travelex site taken offline after cyber attack

The foreign currency seller has taken its site down after finding a software virus in its systems.

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Amazon 'threatens to fire' climate change activists

The company said employees "may receive a notification" from HR if rules were "not being followed".

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Could drones deliver blood in UK?

Five cities are running tests to discover how drones could benefit the NHS and the public sector.

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Ex-Google exec Ross LaJeunesse savages firm on human rights

Ross LaJeunesse says he was "sidelined" after criticising the firm's efforts to expand in China.

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Imagination announces new Apple licence deal

Apple's move to sever ties in 2017 had disrupted the UK-based chipmaker's business.

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Ransomware attack takes US maritime base offline

The Coast Guard says malware forced systems to be shut down for more than 30 hours.

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Pokemon Go: Documents show Canadian military's struggle with game

Faced with gaming interlopers, one Canadian official suggested using "a 12-year-old to help us out".

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Language apps: Can phones replace classrooms?

With a boom in Japanese ahead of the Rugby World Cup, can apps offer more spontaneity and freedom?

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The airborne commute - a flight of fancy?

Which firms are competing to make flying taxis and will they ever be mass market?

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Barcelona's car-free smart city experiment

Superblocks is a radical plan to reclaim the streets from the noise and pollution of traffic.

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Mature dating apps are coming of age

An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.

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