Social media firms 'must tackle grooming'

Charity demands action after 5,000 online grooming offences were recorded by police in 18 months.

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YouTube bans comments on all videos of children

The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments.

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'Useless slimming pills face fake Amazon reviews' fine

A company that sold "ineffective" fat-fighting herbal supplements is facing a $12.8m (£9.6m) fine.

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Google must provide details on Nest microphone error

Three US senators write to Google, asking questions about the hidden microphone in Nest devices.

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Broadband speed must be revealed to customers

Regulator Ofcom says providers must offer "clear, honest" information to consumers.

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Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax

The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say.

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Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer during regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.

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The phone-makers bringing buttons back

Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens.

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Pokemon: Nintendo announces two new games, Sword and Shield, for the Switch

This is the first 'real' Pokemon game to appear on consoles, following successful titles on handheld and mobile.

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Iris-scanning phone pitched at refugees

UK firm IrisGuard hopes to help refugees access banking and services with its device.

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OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth.

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Energizer 'thick boi' phone gives 50 days of battery life

Could chunky smartphones be the future for our pocket tech? This huge new handset has tech experts talking.

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Momo challenge: Police advise over 'freaky game'

The "game" on WhatsApp has been accused of encouraging children to self-harm.

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Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.

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A voice assistant to take breakfast orders

A Colorado restaurant is attempting to use a voice assistant to take breakfast orders in their drive-through.

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HP computer stranded in space

A pair of "off-the-shelf" servers sent up to the International Space Station in an experiment still have not returned to Earth.

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Why is tech show full of men?

Women make up less than a quarter of delegates at the annual technology fair in Barcelona.

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Self-harm clips hidden in kids' cartoons

YouTube is failing to deal with dangerous content on its kids' channel, says charity.

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Ad-free social network Vero to charge subscription fees

Vero has built a community of nearly five million members, it says, but will now start charging.

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Facebook bans Tommy Robinson's page

The former English Defence League leader is deemed to have broken rules around hate speech.

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Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured

The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned.

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Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting.

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HoloLens 2: Rory goes hands-on

Rory Cellan-Jones learns how to fix an aircraft using the HoloLens 2 headset.

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Investment scam targets Instagram users

Victims lost an average of nearly £9,000 after falling for scams appearing on the image-sharing platform.

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The precious metals inside our smartphones

Zoe Kleinman looks at some of the elements that make our phones work, and the cost to our planet.

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YouTube takes ads off 'anti-vax' video channels

The World Health Organization said anti-vaccine views were a "top 10 global health threat" in 2019.

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GCHQ: Chinese tech 'threats' must be understood

The agency's chief says there are "opportunities" too, but UK telecoms cyber-security must improve.

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LG's Dual Screen foldable phone breaks apart

LG opts to release a second screen accessory rather than a device with a single flexible display.

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Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset unveiled

The headset lets users control actions via eye movements, and also presents a better quality view.

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Nokia 9 PureView uses five cameras to take a photo

The handset fuses together shots simultaneously taken by the five cameras to enhance image quality.

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Huawei Mate X smartphone folds face out

Huawei unveils a foldable phone that has several advantages over Samsung's

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Exoskeleton helps people with paralysis to walk

Floriane is able to walk using an exoskeleton that detects how she wants to move.

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NHS told to ditch 'outdated' pagers

The health secretary wants to scrap the “archaic technology” which costs the NHS about £6.6m a year.

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Nike app for self-tying shoe comes undone

The Google Android app that controls the new Adapt BB fails to sync with wearers' feet.

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5G networks: Trump says US shouldn't block technology

The comments come as the US has pressured its allies to exclude China's Huawei from their 5G networks.

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Web watchdog warns over knee-jerk regulation of social networks

Internet Watch Foundation says regulation of social networks could have "unintended consequences".

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Anthem video game set for tough debut

The futuristic squad-based shooter faces stiff competition from lots of established titles, say experts.

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AT&T and Hasbro pull YouTube ads over abuse claims

Hasbro and Nestle also cut ties over fears paedophiles are leaving comments next to videos of children.

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Twitch: How Ninja was unseated as most-subscribed streamer

How Ninja has gone from a high of 200,000 Twitch subscribers to around 30,000 in only 10 months.

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Nestle and Epic pull YouTube ads over abuse claims

Several big firms pull ads after they appear next to sexualised comments left on children's videos.

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Galaxy Fold: The internet reacts to Samsung's flexible phone

The handset-maker wows with its phone-tablet hybrid, but many struggle to get over its price.

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Facebook 'failed to protect’ health data in private groups

A complaint says Facebook should have told users of their data being downloaded from private groups.

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Samsung reveals Galaxy Fold and S10 5G

Four new Galaxy S10 phones are revealed including a 5G option with a record-sized screen.

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Could Huawei threaten the Five Eyes alliance?

Different views about the threat posed by the Chinese firm pose risks to the intelligence alliance.

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Russia bans smartphones for soldiers over social media fears

The decision comes after social media use by soldiers raised national security issues.

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UK 4G 'slower than most of EU when busy'

In a table of 77 countries, the UK ranked 35th for download speeds, a report finds.

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Fortnite Live Norwich festival to be sued by game creator

Epic Games says it has filed a claim in London's High Court against Exciting Events.

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Cyber-thieves set sights on hijacking payment data

Cyber-crime gangs are injecting their own code on to websites to steal payment data, an annual study suggests.

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The app that can turn you into a fashion model

The app Superpersonal can capture a user's face and movements to create a realistic moving image.

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Drone no-fly zone to be widened after Gatwick chaos

It will be illegal to fly a drone within three miles of an airport, following drone disruption at Gatwick.

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AI fake face website launched

Users can generate false faces, using artificial intelligence.

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Thank you note for VHS player makes thousands cry

An 86-year-old's thank you note, shared on social media, spurs similar stories of kindness

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Millions of medical calls exposed online

Some 2.7 million sensitive Swedish conversations about illnesses are exposed online.

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Oculus founder sends free repair kits for Rift headsets

Despite leaving Facebook in 2017, Palmer Luckey is shipping his custom repair kit to gamers free of charge.

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Roger Stone sorry for judge crosshair post

An Instagram post featuring the image has since been taken down.

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Rail customers 'unable to collect pre-paid tickets'

Rail companies have been advising customers to travel with their ticket confirmation email.

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The US cannot crush us, says Huawei founder

Ren Zhengfei says the firm will survive despite security concerns and his daughter's legal troubles.

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Child abuse images being traded via secure apps

Stolen credit cards and other illegal material are also on sale, a File on 4 investigation discovers.

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Facebook security app used to 'spy' on competitors

A cross-party group of MPs says Facebook used its Onavo app to gather information on competitors.

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YouTube backtracks after Pokemon 'child abuse' ban

Google backtracks after 'mistakenly' deleting YouTubers for 'sexual content involving minors'.

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Google searches 'hijacked' to link Pakistan flag to toilet paper

The results are believed to be the work of Indian protesters responding to the 14 February Kashmir attack.

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YouTube aids flat earth conspiracy theorists, research suggests

The ranks of people who believe the Earth is flat are being helped by YouTube, suggests a US study.

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Huawei risk can be managed, say UK cyber-security chiefs

UK intelligence chiefs conclude the Chinese tech giant Huawei can bid for work on telecoms projects.

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Australian political parties hit by 'state actor' hack, PM says

The "sophisticated" activity follows an attempted hack on the parliament, Scott Morrison says.

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Facebook needs regulation as Zuckerberg 'fails' - UK MPs

The UK government publishes its report into fake news with some strong criticism of Facebook.

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Quadriga: The cryptocurrency exchange that lost $135m

When Quadriga's founder died he left behind a mystery: what happened to millions in cryptocurrency?

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PewDiePie: Roblox lifts ban after social media backlash

Online multiplayer game Roblox has reinstated PewDiePie after banning the YouTuber for using his name.

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Tilly Lockey: 'I can paint with my bionic arms'

Tilly Lockey, 13, has bionic arms that are so sophisticated she can now use a paintbrush and apply make-up.

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Mobile networks call for 5G security inspector

The mobile network industry has called for a new security testing scheme to check 5G equipment.

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Ad code 'slows down' browsing speeds

The code putting ads on webpages can stop pages loading by seconds, finds analysis of millions of sites.

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Made In Chelsea's Andy Jordan: Being an influencer made me 'a puppet'

Made In Chelsea's Andy Jordan has a warning about the realities of being a social media influencer.

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Ford puts bed hoggers in their place and other news

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

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Amazon cancels New York City campus plan

The internet giant hit local opposition over more than $2bn in subsidies it had been promised.

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JP Morgan creates first US bank-backed crypto-currency

The US investment bank has created the JPM Coin to handle wholesale payments for some clients.

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What is Article 13? The EU's copyright directive explained

The final version of the new EU copyright law is agreed after three days of talks in France.

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British hacker Marcus Hutchins loses bid to omit 'intoxicated' testimony

Devonian Marcus Hutchins is accused of writing virus code and says he was "intoxicated" in an interview.

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YouTube's copyright claim system abused by extorters

Google acts after YouTubers report users attempting to extort money via fraudulent copyright claims.

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School bomb hoax suspect arrested in US

Thousands of US schools were shut down by fake threats involving bombs, allege prosecutors.

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Nasa calls time on silent Opportunity Mars rover

The 15-year mission of "Oppy" the robot is declared over after repeated failed attempts to contact it.

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Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering: GPS pioneers lauded

Four Americans are celebrated for their roles in developing the sat-nav Global Positioning System.

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Airbus scraps A380 superjumbo jet as sales slump

The aircraft manufacturer ends production of the superjumbo after key buyer Emirates cuts order.

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Former Apple lawyer charged with insider trading

Gene Levoff is accused of engaging in insider trading on several occasions between 2011 and 2016.

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Apple to investigate Saudi app

An app that can be used by men to stop women leaving the country will be investigated by Apple.

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Elon Musk named as Twitter boss favourite

The choice has raised eyebrows because of the controversial nature of some of Mr Musk's tweets.

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Is new game Apex Legends a threat to Fortnite?

Apex Legends, a new Battle Royale game has had over 25 million downloads in its first week - will it be a threat?

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Overwatch and Call Of Duty maker to cut 800 jobs

Activision Blizzard will lay off about 800 people, despite announcing record revenue.

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Crackdown on young celebs in gambling ads

Cartoon figures and young stars will be banned from many adverts in a bid to protect children.

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MPs immerse themselves in VR questions

MPs open inquiry into immersive technology such as VR and AR.

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DJI makes drone safety improvements

The geo-fencing technology that means drones cannot fly near airports is improved.

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Ligue du LOL: Secret group of French journalists 'targeted women'

Media execs at several major outlets used anonymous accounts to harass women writers and activists.

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Ordnance Survey to launch mapping drone

The mapping organisation's craft will collect images and data for businesses and organisations to use.

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Can video consultations combat global doctor shortages?

Seeing a doctor online instead of in person could save time and money, but what are the drawbacks?

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Facebook and Google news should be regulated, report says

Google and Facebook should be overseen to ensure their news content is trustworthy, a report recommends.

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Teen has vaccinations after asking Reddit

Ethan Lindenberger took to the website to ask whether he could get vaccines without his parents .

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Gavin Williamson: Drone 'swarm squadrons' to be deployed by military

The defence secretary says the network enabled aircraft could be used to overwhelm the enemy.

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Tinder-style app for cows tries to help the meat market

So you think the dating scene is just a meat market? Wait till you hear about this matchmaking app.

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Paris to sue Airbnb over 'illegal ads'

The fine could amount to €12.5m ($14m, £11m) for the 1,000 ads the city says break French law.

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Russia plans to 'unplug' from internet

Russia is planning to briefly disconnect from the internet as part of planning against a future conflict.

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Reddit: Censorship fears spark criticism of Tencent funding reports

Redditors flooded the site with snarky posts after reports of funding from Chinese tech giant Tencent.

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Grindr and Tinder 'must not risk children's safety'

Minister vows to question Grindr and Tinder on safeguarding measures following "shocking" findings.

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Trump's wall: Mind the gaps

Camera-laden towers and underground sensors plug the gaps in the existing US-Mexico border fence.

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Parenting site Mumsnet hit by data breach

The flaw meant account holders saw some details of other users and their message history.

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Apple to pay teenager who found FaceTime bug

The flaw let iPhone owners eavesdrop on people they called via the FaceTime video-chat system.

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YouTube U-turn over child abuse singer

YouTube deletes singer Austin Jones's channel, after he exchanges sexual images with underage girls.

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Climate change: UK carbon capture project begins

A controversial new scheme is capturing CO2 emissions from wood burning.

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Revolut admits making up stats in adverts

Digital banking service Revolut is referred to the FCA over its Valentine's Day "single takeaway" ad.

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Jeff Bezos: Amazon boss accuses National Enquirer of blackmail

Jeff Bezos says National Enquirer attempted extortion by threatening to publish "intimate photos".

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Australia parliament hit by cyber-hack attempt

Politicians' passwords have all been reset, but officials say it appears no information was stolen.

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Woody Allen sues Amazon for £68m for dropping A Rainy Day in New York

The film-maker takes legal action against the company for allegedly refusing to release his latest film.

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EE data breach ‘led to stalking’

A customer's ex-partner accessed her new address and bank details, before turning up at her home.

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Instagram vows to remove all graphic self-harm images from site

But some pictures - such as scars - will be allowed to remain, the head of the platform says.

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Inside Ocado's burning robotic warehouse

The BBC's Zoe Kleinman describes what was inside the Ocado grocery warehouse, which has been hit by fire.

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Twitter shares drop 10% as revenue outlook disappoints

The social media firm reports higher profits, but its revenue forecast falls short of expectations.

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'Cyber-attack' on Bernard Matthews staff bank details

Bernard Matthews says bank account details of 200 employees were "potentially compromised".

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Deaths put e-scooters in spotlight

A watchdog calls for improved safety following another death and a series of severe injuries in US cities.

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Jack'd gay dating app exposes millions of private photos

A security flaw in gay dating app Jack'd leaves private intimate photos publicly exposed on the internet.

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Fortnite: Pro gamer RizArt 'deeply sorry' for faking age

Japanese esports pro RizArt apologises after falsely claiming he was a 12-year-old to gain subscribers.

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Facebook ordered by Germany to gather less data

The social network says it intends to appeal against the German watchdog's ruling.

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Raspberry Pi opens first High Street store in Cambridge

Founder Eben Upton says the shop will attract customers who are "curious" about the tiny computer.

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Children and electronic devices - how to keep young people safe

As concerns mount over how screen time and social media affect children, parents are given suggestions.

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Japan's Softbank shares surge on buyback plan

Chief executive Masayoshi Son said the record buyback would prop up the tech giant's share price.

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Trustpilot tackles business review cheats

The website will let users know if a company has flagged its negative reviews to hide them.

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Huawei: Tackling security concerns may take five years

The Chinese telecoms giant says measures to address UK security concerns will take time to implement.

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Child abuse images hidden in crypto-currency block chain

Images of child abuse are found embedded in the system powering a high-profile crypto-currency.

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UK wants fully autonomous cars on road

Currently, the law requires a human remote driver - not necessarily inside the vehicle but ready to take over control if needed.

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Labour call to break up digital giants to protect users

Deputy leader Tom Watson accuses social media giants like Facebook of failing to protect their users.

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Disability-themed emojis approved for use

A list of 230 new emojis also includes a blood drop meant to represent menstruation.

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Ocado warehouse fire: Sales warning as shares drop

The online grocer has seen shares slump after a fire tore through its Hampshire warehouse.

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Angela Ahrendts: Former Burberry boss to step down from Apple

The former Burberry chief is leaving after five years working to revitalise Apple stores.

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Hotel booking sites to end 'misleading' sales

UK competition watchdog probes a number of websites over pressure selling and discount claims.

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I'm A Celebrity app's gambling ads criticised

The UK's advertising watchdog says steps should have been taken to hide them from under-18s.

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Virgin Media tests 8Gbps broadband

A Cambridgeshire village is trying out ultra-fast broadband in a limited trial.

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Drug overdose killed HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll

A cocktail of deadly drugs was behind Vine and HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll's death in December.

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Apple reportedly settles French tax bill

French magazine L'Express reports the firm paid nearly £440m tax in a secret pact late last year.

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Facebook turns down Dorset Council name request

Dorset Council is already being used on the social network by an authority in Tasmania.

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Brussels orders recall of 'risky' children's smartwatch

The Enox watch does not encrypt data, potentially allowing attackers to contact and locate children.

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Facebook: MPs seek to quiz Clegg on online abuse

Human rights committee chairwoman Harriet Harman asks the ex deputy PM and Facebook spokesman to give evidence.

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Flickr starts culling users' photos

Flickr has changed its rules on the amount of free storage it will provide for users who do not pay a subscription.

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School labelled 'Hell on Earth' on Google Maps

It is thought a pupil at the school submitted the name change to the search engine.

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Instagram's most-liked egg is actually a mental health advert

The image of an egg, which is Instagram's most liked photo ever, is part of a mental health campaign.

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Slack Technologies prepares for flotation

The messaging service, aimed at reducing the flow of email, is one of 2019's most anticipated IPOs.

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Quadriga: Cryptocurrency exchange founder's death locks $140m

Court documents say Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga cannot access or secure the coins.

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Do money apps make us better or worse with our finances?

Apps that help us manage our money are proving increasingly popular, but how effective are they?

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Fortnite: 'Millions attend' virtual Marshmello concert

Fortnite players drop their guns and dance as EDM DJ Marshmello plays a virtual concert broadcast in-game.

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Amazon: Facial recognition bias claims are 'misleading'

The tech giant says a study that found its facial-recognition tool showed gender and racial bias is inaccurate

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Crime prediction software 'adopted by 14 UK police forces'

Liberty says at least 14 forces have used or intend to use crime-prediction software.

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Police raids target 'hundreds of UK web attackers'

UK police seize more than 60 computers and other gadgets suspected of being used to carry out web attacks.

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UK citizenship tests: Gangs help cheating candidates pass

A BBC researcher was given a hidden earpiece through which they could receive the answers.

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Instagram boss summoned to Whitehall over self-harm content

It comes after links between the suicide of teenager Molly Russell and distressing online content.

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Ban phones in schools, says minister Nick Gibb

Nick Gibb says while it's a matter for heads, excessive social media leaves pupils unable to concentrate.

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Microsoft: What went right under Satya Nadella?

How Satya Nadella turned around the tech firm's fortunes.

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Apple to issue fix for Facetime bug

A software patch for the flaw will be rolled out next week and restore FaceTime features to phones.

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Google works on spotting dodgy 'evil domains'

It is taking on domains that exploit non-English character sets to hide criminal activity.

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Brexit: Leave.EU and Arron Banks' firm fined £120,000 over data breaches

Information Commissioner reduces Leave.EU's fine after "considering representations" from pro-Brexit group.

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Pornstar fined for Tube train sex tweet

George Mason had sex with his ex-partner and an unknown third man on the Northern Line.

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Execution for Chinese ride-sharing driver who killed passenger

The man was a driver for Didi Chuxing's Hitch service when he carried out the fatal attack.

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Mail Online web browser warning reversed

A warning that the Daily Mail's website failed to maintain "basic standards of accuracy" is changed.

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Amazon forced to pull products in India as new rules bite

The e-commerce giant has had to remove products from its India site to comply with new rules.

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Japan investigates alleged uranium online auction

Police are questioning both the seller and several bidders about the unlikely online offer.

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