Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir faces fresh charges over 2015 merger

South Korean prosecutors indict Lee Jae-yong on alleged stock and accounting fraud over a 2015 merger.

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Zoom revenues skyrocket as profits double

The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared with last year.

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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.

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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.

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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.

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Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up

Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year.

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TikTok owner to 'strictly' obey China's tech takeover law

New rules mean Beijing could block the sale of the app's video recommendation engine.

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Google-Facebook ditch plans to dock giant data cable in Hong Kong

The US government had expressed concerns that China might steal data carried by the cable.

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Tesla Autopilot detects speed limits and green lights

The new update is available to drivers in the US with Autopilot activated.

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Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final

India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.

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Sir Isaac Newton's notes among Cambridge web gallery 'treasures'

Cambridge University Library adds high-resolution images of its collection to a free culture site.

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The airline founder building Asia’s next super app

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into banking, music and e-payments to help tackle the travel slump.

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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.

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Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace

Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.

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Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain

Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface.

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Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?

Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows.

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Apple removes Fortnite developer Epic from App Store

The move is the latest in a row between Apple and Fortnite creator Epic over in-app payments.

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Santander hit by online banking outage ahead of holiday weekend

The hitch comes ahead of the August bank holiday and the day millions receive their monthly salary.

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NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks

The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row.

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Walmart joins Microsoft in bid for TikTok's US operations

US retail giant Walmart is the latest firm to bid for the Chinese video sharing app's US operations.

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Mini robo-surgeon performs mock surgery and other news

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

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Mobile users still "ripped off" by operators says Which?

Some customers are still paying full price for contracts even after they paid off expensive phones.

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Elon Musk to show off working brain-hacking device

Neuralink is working on ways to connect the human brain to machines.

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Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?

The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials.

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TikTok Holocaust trend 'hurtful and offensive'

Users have been uploading videos pretending to be Holocaust victims.

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Facebook says Apple ad-blocking settings could halve revenue

In the upcoming iOS 14, apps have to explicitly ask users' permission to collect and share data.

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Apple Fortnite players left behind in new update

The new season of Epic's popular game does not - and will not - appear on any Apple devices.

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TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms

Kevin Mayer is leaving after two months at the video-sharing app at the centre of US-China tensions.

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US election 2020: Twitter suspends accounts sharing poll message

They are behind a viral meme posing as a Black Lives Matter protester who now backs Donald Trump.

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Warning over 'dangerous' DIY beauty trends on TikTok

Teenagers have posted videos of supposed teeth-whitening, lip-plumping and mole-removal tips.

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YouTube video removals doubled during lockdown

The firm says it took down more videos than ever when automatic systems did more of the work.

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Did Messi really send his Barcelona transfer request by fax?

A short history of fax, why Messi had to use Spain's burofax system and some more fax facts.

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New Zealand stock exchange halted by cyber-attack

Relatively simple DDoS attacks knocked trading offline on Tuesday and Wednesday, NZX says.

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Spreadsheet error delays Scottish hospital opening

A new report reveals the catalogue of mistakes that left an Edinburgh children's hospital unusable.

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What’s behind the US’s proposed WeChat ban?

The billion user social networking app can also be used for shopping, gaming and other activities.

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Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies

No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong.

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Chinese phones with built-in malware sold in Africa

The malicious code could sign owners up to subscription services without permission.

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Apple can block Epic's Fortnite but not Unreal Engine

The ruling, which protects Epic's Unreal Engine tool, holds until a full hearing on 28 September.

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Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy

The social media giant says it's preparing legal action after being ordered to block access in Thailand.

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Why are clothes sizes so erratic and can they be fixed?

New apps use your phone to record your dimensions and recommend what size to buy at shops.

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Carmakers urge FTC to fight Qualcomm ruling

Carmakers and tech firms warn prices of 5G devices and connected cars will rise if action isn't taken.

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Facebook agrees to pay France €106m in back taxes

The social networking giant has also agreed to pay France 50% more tax for 2020.

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TikTok calls Trump ban ‘political’ in lawsuit

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.

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Climate change: Removing CO2 could spark big rise in food prices

Technologies that remove CO2 from air could drive up food prices five-fold in parts of the world

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'Creepy men' message women on Scrabble Go app

Men, believed to be romance scammers, are approaching women via the chat function of the game.

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BTS's Dynamite shatters YouTube records - and heads for UK number one

Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period.

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Bletchley Park: New crisis for code-breaking hub

The chief executive of the Bletchley Park Trust says it is struggling to survive.

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Trump's postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter

The platform flagged the president's tweet and said it could "dissuade voters".

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Fortnite Apple row: Microsoft backs Epic in court filing

The Xbox company has declared support for the Fortnite-maker as it battles Apple's "monopoly".

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Floating caravans: Tech for socially distant holidays

From caravans that can go on land and water to a kit that can convert your car into a motorhome.

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The Iranian immigrant who conquered online video tech

Shahrzad Rafati is the boss of internet video technology firm BroadbandTV.

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TikTok to launch legal action against Trump over ban

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.

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Driving test website crashes as bookings resume in England and Wales

The website for tests in England and Wales crashes on the morning of relaunching following the lockdown.

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Ofcom broadband compensation scheme in record payout

Providers who joined a compensation scheme paid £20.7m in the last six months of 2019 says Ofcom.

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Uber ex-security boss accused of covering up hack attack

Joseph Sullivan has been charged with obstruction of justice in the US over a 2016 data breach.

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Robo-chameleon tongue's high speed grab and other news

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

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Cuties: Netflix drops promotional poster after controversy

A promotional image for an award-winning new film showed young girls posing in skimpy outfits.

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Call of Duty: The twins who 'stole' grandad's internet now playing for millions

Bradley and Matthew Marshall, (AKA Skrapz and Wuskin) on the Call of Duty World Championships.

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News publishers fight tech giants for better deals

Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content.

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Chinese tech giant Alibaba moves to placate Trump

The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.

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Stress, burnout and redundancy: Tough times in IT

More staff working from home means more work for IT staff, but many face uncertainty over their jobs.

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Lyft suspends service in California over employment row

Both Uber and Lyft face a Friday deadline to change business practices in California.

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AirBnB bans all house parties worldwide

The home-sharing firm threatens legal action against guests or hosts who violate the ban.

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QAnon: Facebook takes action on conspiracy groups

Facebook removes and restricts thousands of groups and accounts dedicated to promoting the conspiracy theory.

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Queen's 'uphill battle' to stop Trump using songs on social media

The band have "repeatedly taken issue with the Trump campaign" about videos featuring their hits.

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A-levels: Ofqual's 'cheating' algorithm under review

Those implementing it "did not understand what the maths they had typed in meant", one expert says.

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Online news means some TV bulletins may disappear

There may be just one daily national bulletin on regular TV in 10 years' time, Fran Unsworth says.

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Mukbang: Why is China clamping down on eating influencers?

The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers.

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Airbnb puts stock market launch back on the table

The online booking firm had plans to publicly list before the coronavirus struck earlier this year.

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Apple first US company to be valued at $2tn

The tech giant reaches the milestone just two years after achieving a $1tn stock market valuation.

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Apple helped make 'top secret' iPod for US government

A former Apple engineer says the modified iPod secretly recorded data using hidden extra hardware inside.

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Spotify goes down around the globe

The popular music streaming service could not play any songs for more than an hour.

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Phones could detect drinking over legal driving limit

By tracking how people walk, they were able to detect the owner's blood alcohol level.

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Facebook 'danger to public health' warns report

A study from an activist group suggests health misinformation was viewed 3.8 billion times in the past year.

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Virtual time machine: ‘I can watch my life from 2019’

Lucas Rizzotto has built a "time machine" based on how he recorded life in 2019 with smart glasses.

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Hands-free driving could be on UK roads by spring

The government is consulting industry on technology which can take control of a vehicle at low speeds.

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Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US

Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year.

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Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts.

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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic

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How developers are using mobile games to help save the planet

Developers behind huge mobile games are encouraging players to think about the environment.

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Fortnite: Epic files new injunction against Apple

Fortnite-maker Epic Games now says it faces a total ban from Apple.

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Newsbeat has been investigating how social media is being used to sell drugs

Police say social media bosses would do more if it was their children dying from drugs bought this way.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

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Tracking down three billion litres of lost water

Pinpointing a leaky pipe is difficult, so water firms are deploying thousands of sophisticated sensors.

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Donald Trump joins TikTok rival Triller

The president has published four videos but has only 11,000 followers.

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The algorithms that make big decisions about your life

From insurance and healthcare to social media and policing, algorithms are used all around us.

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Huawei: US tightens restrictions on Chinese giant

The actions will stop the firm buying computer chips made using US tech, even if made abroad.

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Google says Australian law would put search and YouTube at risk

The tech firm is fighting efforts to make it pay for local media content.

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What makes China's social media apps so unique?

Stephen Beckett looks at some of the popular social media apps you might not have heard of.

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Robot boat completes three-week Atlantic mission

A UK uncrewed ocean-going vessel provides a glimpse of the future of robotic maritime operations.

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Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'

They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price.

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Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source.

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Dropshipping: The hustlers making millions from goods they never handle

Dropshippers buy cheap products from China and then pay internet celebrities to promote them.

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The black women in tech coding the future

The Black Codher Bootcamp, the first of its kind, will train 50 women to become software developers.

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Tea at the Ritz soured by credit card scammers

Scammers posed as hotel staff to trick customers into handing over payment information.

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Just Eat to stop using gig economy workers

Boss Jitse Groen says he would rather have staff who get benefits and more workplace protection.

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A cuddly pet robot with ‘emotions’ 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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US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising

The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.

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Amazon launches online pharmacy in India

The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

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Fortnite: Epic Games sues Google and Apple over app store bans

Both removed the hit game from their app stores after its maker bypassed their payment systems.

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Robots go their own way deep in the ocean

Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.

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Fortnite removed from iPhone App Store as Epic Games sues

Epic Games said it was taking Apple to court over monopolistic policies.

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Amazon Alexa security bug allowed access to voice history

Security researchers said they could access conversation history and personal information.

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Bletchley Park Trust hit in Blackbaud security breach

The trust that manages Britain's World War Two codebreaking HQ says donors’ data was exposed.

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Coronavirus: England's contact tracing app trial gets under way

It will serve self-isolation alerts based on logs of who the user was recently in close contact with.

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ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2 blasts through Kickstarter goal

A new remake of the classic computer raises nearly £900,000 in just two days.

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China's Tencent downplays Trump's WeChat app ban

The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to iPhone maker Apple.

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Amazon Prime donates to Fleabag stars' theatre emergency fund

Amazon Prime is giving £1.5m to two UK funds offering support to workers affected by the virus.

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'Hundreds dead' because of Covid-19 misinformation

A study says at least 800 people have died globally because of coronavirus-related misinformation.

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What will fashion shows look like post Covid-19?

CGI models allow patterns to be tested virtually and fewer garments, if any, need to be made.

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Coronavirus: England's contact-tracing app gets green light for trial

Public tests are set to start on Thursday, but concerns remain about how accurately distance is measured.

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Belarus election: How messenger app bypassed news blackout

Demonstrators defied an internet shutdown using a channel called Nexta that posts videos and photos.

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'Bullying' Apple fights couple over pear logo

The owners of the Prepear recipe app are speaking out after Apple tried to block their pear logo.

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Google Lookout: App reads grocery labels for blind people

An update to Google's blindness assistance app adds AI image recognition for food shopping.

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Facebook adds 'blackface' photos to banned posts

The company's rules also explicitly target references to common anti-Semitic stereotypes.

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Freeview viewers complain of fewer channels after retune

People complain of a loss of channels following works to transmitters in parts of the UK.

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Final Blockbuster to open for summer sleepover

The chain's last store in the US state of Oregon is to give locals the chance to stay the night.

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Online political campaigning 'to be more transparent'

A "digital imprint" will make web content as accountable as leaflets and posters, ministers say.

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Eurostar blames Covid-19 for premium seat only wi-fi

The rail firm said free wi-fi was removed from standard-class carriages because of coronavirus.

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Xbox game streaming: How does it work?

Microsoft's game streaming service is about to launch - despite arguments with Apple over it.

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Uber and Lyft drivers are employees, says US judge

The California court gives the two ride-hailing firms 10 days to challenge the ruling.

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Missing Cryptoqueen: Why did the FCA drop its warning about the OneCoin scam?

A decision to delete an online alert was exploited by those promoting the multi-billion-pound crime.

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Facial recognition use by South Wales Police 'unlawful'

Ed Bridges, 37, from Cardiff, brought a legal challenge after having his image captured twice.

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Will tech make it easier for us to grow veg?

Already being used on a commercial basis, vertical farming tech is expanding into consumer markets.

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Downfall: BP worker sacked after Hitler meme wins payout

Scott Tracey used the scene from Downfall to portray scenes from company wage negotiations.

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Trump: Tech giants challenge US foreign worker crackdown

Amazon, Apple and Facebook are among the firms backing the legal case against the temporary visa ban.

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Apple boss Tim Cook reaches billionaire status

The company's share price has soared, helping to boost the personal wealth of its chief executive.

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The headphones that even a DJ can't break?

A new way to produce tiny speakers promises more robust headphones with high quality sound.

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TSB customers' anger at online banking issues

Some customers have reported problems with their online banking on computers and the app.

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Toshiba shuts the lid on laptops after 35 years

Toshiba has sold its remaining shares in its former personal computing division.

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Social media trolling affects almost a third of elite British sportswomen, BBC Sport survey finds

Elite British sportswomen speak out about "horrific abuse" on social media, telling a BBC Sport survey about constant comments they receive.

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Social media trolling: Sportswomen speak about their experiences

A BBC Sport survey uncovered shocking examples of social media abuse sent to sportswomen. Here are three women's stories in their own words.

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Twitter 'looking' at a possible TikTok tie-up

The messaging platform has approached under-fire TikTok about a possible deal, according to sources.

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Trump's WeChat ban shocks Chinese abroad

For China's global community, the app provides a vital means of staying in touch with home.

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Gigabit broadband: Rural households urged to claim upgrade cash

The government's gigabit voucher scheme has £70m available to poorly served communities.

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Screen-time messages designed to decrease phone use

A new project encourages adults to communicate more with their kids and focus less on their devices.

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What is Tencent?

The Chinese firm's investments include Fortnite, Tesla and Universal Music - but it's under fire in the US.

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Facebook removes QAnon conspiracy group with 200,000 members

Facebook has joined Twitter and TikTok in taking action against QAnon conspiracy-theory content.

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Apple defends Xbox streaming block on iPhones

Apple is denying consumers cloud gaming, says Microsoft, as streaming service is blocked on iPhones.

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The coldest computers in the world

New computers promise to cruise through old problems, but involve mind-boggling low temperatures.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg sees wealth soar after TikTok rival launch

The social media giant's shares rose on Thursday after the launch of its new TikTok rival Instagram Reels.

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TikTok: Trump signs order to address 'threat' of Chinese app

Beginning in 45 days, any US transaction with parent company ByteDance will be banned.

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Cosplay and Covid: Video gamers defy the virus

Video game meet-up ChinaJoy was one of the first big shows staged in China since the pandemic began.

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Is the US about the split the internet?

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he wants a "clean" internet free of "untrusted" Chinese apps.

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E-skin recreates sense of touch and other tech news

BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Coronavirus: England's contact-tracing app readies for launch

The app will use QR barcode scans as well as Bluetooth handshakes to determine if users are at risk.

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Fifa 21: 'Toxic behaviour' cut from goal celebrations

Players will no longer be able to use the "shushing" goal celebration to gloat and stall games.

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What's new in Fifa 21?

A new trailer for Fifa 21 reveals new gameplay features. Newsround takes a look at them.

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Twitter to label state-controlled news accounts

The social network will stop affected accounts being promoted by its recommendation algorithms.

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TikTok twins charged over bank robbery 'prank'

Alan and Alex Stokes are accused of faking a bank robbery "to gain popularity on social media".

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Uber to expand across UK with Autocab takeover

The move will see Uber made available in about 170 towns and cities.

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ARM: Tudor Brown says chip-maker should remain independent

The UK-based chip designer's ex-president Tudor Brown warns of the risks of the firm being sold on.

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TikTok: Trump administration plans Chinese tech crackdown

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants a “clean network” free of "untrusted" apps like TikTok and WeChat.

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Jake Paul: FBI swat team seizes guns at home of YouTube star

The social media star is no stranger to controversy and has had other run-ins with law enforcement.

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Mulan: UK cinemas hit out at 'disappointing' Disney+ release

A plan to release the film on Disney+ instead of in cinemas is described as "hugely disappointing".

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TikTok to open $500m data centre in Ireland

The firm says the move represents its "long-term commitment to Europe".

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Facebook removes Trump's 'Covid misinformation' post

The social network said the post had violated its rules around "harmful Covid misinformation".

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Twitter users urged to update over Android security flaw

Millions of Android users should update their apps, Twitter warns.

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Twitter hack teen's court date 'Zoombombed' with porn

Reporters suggested the hearing was not password-protected, allowing disruption in.

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Instagram rolls out its TikTok rival Reels

The photo-sharing app adds new features that will be very familiar to TikTok fans.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Note 20 smartphones

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 now has a much bigger display on its outside for use when closed.

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Tesla touchscreen wiper controls land driver with fine after crash

A driver using the touchscreen controls for windscreen wipers was distracted, a German court says.

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Redcar cyber-attack 'cost council £10.4m'

Thousands of people were affected when public services were knocked offline earlier this year.

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TV watching and online streaming surge during lockdown

UK adults spent double the usual amount of time watching small screens, research shows.

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LinkedIn co-founder reveals key secret to success

Allen Blue, who co-founded professional network LinkedIn, reveals how start-ups can achieve growth.

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Anthony Levandowski: Ex-Google engineer sentenced for theft

A judge says Anthony Levandowski carried out the "biggest trade secret crime I have ever seen".

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TikTok: The story of a social media giant

How did the social media platform get so big and where could it be heading?

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Microsoft's TikTok grab: Inspired or naive?

High-risk, high-reward - Microsoft has announced it is in negotiations to buy TikTok.

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Disney focuses on streaming as it falls to a loss

The giant firm will launch a new streaming site as it battles the effects of the coronavirus crisis.

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Amazon site advertises shoes using racial slur

The online retail giant removes an item for sale after complaints by an MP about offensive language.

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Sony's Spider-Man exclusive sparks backlash

The superhero will appear exclusively in the PlayStation version of Marvel's Avengers.

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YouTube Music: Google to axe Play Music in October

The service heads to the digital graveyard as the company switches focus to YouTube Music.

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British Dental Association members targeted by hackers

The British Dental Association warns members' bank details and case notes could be compromised.

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Google-Fitbit takeover: EU expands launches full-scale probe

The European Commission's move has the potential to derail the $2.1bn takeover.

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Home Office drops 'racist' algorithm from visa decisions

After a legal challenge to the automatic algorithm, the UK will "redesign" its visa process.

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TikTok: What TikTokers make of Trump's ban threat

The confusion around the video app's future has left creators at a loose end - or issuing goodbyes.

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Twitter needs to act over racist abuse, says David Lammy

The Labour MP got the backing of Home Secretary Priti Patel after receiving abuse over social media.

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Donald Trump: US Treasury should get cut of TikTok deal

The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business.

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What's going on with TikTok?

Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.

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Russian hackers stole trade papers from Liam Fox email

Documents on UK-US trade negotiations were leaked in the run-up to the 2019 general election.

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Virtual house hunting gets a pandemic boost

Estate agents say demand has soared for tours of houses using virtual reality headsets.

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Call for TikTok security check before HQ decision

The owner of the short-form video app has London on a shortlist of possible locations.

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Beyond TikTok: Who else might President Trump ban?

Other Chinese-owned software could face difficulties in the US, if TikTok ban goes ahead.

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Bill English: Computer mouse co-creator dies at 91

Bill English was the first person to use a computer mouse, building the first prototype in 1963.

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Ban ads for polluting large cars, report says

A new campaign says the government should ban adverts for large cars like sports utility vehicles.

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TikTok: Pompeo says Trump to crack down on Chinese software in coming days

The US state secretary says Chinese-owned software poses a "broad array" of security risks.

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Brazil Bolsonaro: Facebook told to block accounts of president's supporters

The social media giant vows to appeal against the Brazilian Supreme Court ruling.

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Spot robot turns 'Fluffy' in new factory floor job

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

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From the world's fastest gamer to real-life racer

Gaming gives the 22-year-old a second chance of achieving his real life racing dreams.

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TikTok: Microsoft pauses talks on buying US arm - reports

The tech giant's possible purchase of the China-owned app's US arm were put in doubt by Donald Trump.

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TikTok: US general manager Pappas says app 'here for the long run'

US General Manager Vanessa Pappas defends the Chinese-owned app as President Trump threatens to ban it.

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TikTok: How would the US go about banning the Chinese app?

Several options exist, from preventing Google and Apple offering the app, to blocking its servers.

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