US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing

Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post.

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Smart plugs sold on Amazon a 'fire risk', Which? warns

People should immediately stop using the Hictkon smart plug with dual USB ports, the watchdog warns.

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How controversial data firm Palantir hit $22bn

The rise of the US tech company has been shadowed by concerns about privacy and surveillance.

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BBC reverses decision to end Red Button text services

A reduced service will remain, following a campaign on behalf of people without online access.

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Google Pixel phone 'designed for economic downturn'

The Pixel 5 loses several headline features of last year's flagship phone to hit a lower price tag.

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Trump ads push baseless Biden earpiece conspiracy

New Facebook advertising paid for by the Trump campaign makes unfounded claims about his opponent.

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Amazon warehouse robots 'increase staff injuries'

Company documents appear to show rising levels of human injuries in areas where robots operate.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Staff to work overtime to finish game

Developer CD Projekt Red had previously said it would not impose mandatory overtime.

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London Marathon 2020: Athletes to wear social-distancing tech

All staff and participants will wear devices that send an alert when too close to others.

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Kylie Jenner's cosmetics customers' data compromised

Customers names, addresses, emails and the last four digits of credit cards were among data stolen.

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Train station tech helps passengers to socially distance

Real-time monitoring of commuters' movements helps staff to respond to congestion hot spots.

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Broadband 'so bad I work from my friend's shed'

Customers of a service for rural areas say they have been unable to join video meetings.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Trying out tech that may help make worship Covid-secure

Dr John Wright looks at the kit installed in a Bradford mosque in the hope of limiting the spread of Covid-19.

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Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

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CS:GO coaches banned from major esports series

A bug in the game Counter Strike: Global Offensive has led to several bans - and more could follow

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Coronavirus: Police to be told they can use NHS Covid-19 app

Officers will be told on Wednesday they can install the app to personal but not work smartphones.

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Amazon One: Palm scanner launched for 'secure' payments

The tech giant says its system could be used to scan into shops, offices or stadiums.

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Farmville to shut its gates on Facebook at end of year

The game relied on Flash, which will no longer be supported by Facebook after December.

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Jet suit paramedic tested in the Lake District 'could save lives'

The kit means a paramedic can "fly" up a fell in 90 seconds rather than go 30 minutes by foot.

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Jet suit trial for Great North Air Ambulance paramedics

A first test flight has been carried out in the Lake District.

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'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'

Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?

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Flightradar24 hit by third cyber-attack in two days

Flightradar24 says it has been hit by sustained attacks over two days, interrupting its service.

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Nokia clinches 5G deal with BT to replace Huawei in EE network

The Finnish firm will become the largest provider of base stations and antennas to EE's network.

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US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario

Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried.

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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app

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'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'

The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.

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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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Police told not to download NHS Covid-19 app

National Police Chiefs Council says officers should not install contact-tracing app on work phones.

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Fashion brands design 'waist-up' clothing for video calls

Milan Fashion Week saw designers showcasing logos on necklines and statement jewellery.

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US squeezes China's biggest chip-maker SMIC

The commerce department writes to suppliers, warning of risks linked to the Chinese military.

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NHS Covid-19 app: 10m downloads - and lots of questions

We look at why you can't log out of a venue, and how to change your postcode on the app.

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Uber secures right to continue operating in London

A court renews the ride-hailing giant's London licence despite previous safety concerns.

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Robots in a flat - testing tech for independent living

A laboratory made to look like a home is fitted with sensors and internet of things devices.

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Huawei: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.

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TikTok: US judge halts app store ban

District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads.

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Singapore in world first for facial verification

The technology is being rolled out countrywide as part of Singapore's national identity scheme.

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Molly Russell social media material 'too difficult to look at'

The 14-year-old killed herself in 2017 after viewing graphic images on social media.

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NHS Covid-19: App users unable to input negative tests

Users in England and Wales who booked a test outside of the app can only register a positive result.

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Contact-tracing app: First version worked on more phones

The first version of the NHS England and Wales app was trialled on the Isle of Wight.

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European Commission to challenge Apple tax bill verdict

EU court ruling that the tech giant does not have to pay hefty back taxes to Ireland goes back to court.

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Thailand prosecutes Facebook, Google and Twitter over posts

Officials say social networks failed to take down all posts that are illegal under Thai law.

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Taio Cruz quits TikTok after 'suicidal thoughts'

The pop star says he deleted his account after "hateful videos" affected his mental health.

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Harley-Davidson to exit world's biggest bike market

The iconic motorcycle company is pulling out of India as it struggles to sell its two-wheelers.

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Teaching offshore robots to speak our language

New technology has been unveiled which allows humans to ask robots questions and understand their actions.

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Giant 25 tonne Gundam robot shows off its moves and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter highlights the best of the week's technology news.

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How worried should we be about deadly cyber-attacks?

Experts have been warning for years that it's not a matter of if, but when, hackers will kill somebody.

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'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'

China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.

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Amazon unveils flying Ring security camera drone

The camera is launched when sensors detect a potential home break-in.

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NHS Covid-19 app: How to install and use it

This guide explains how to install the NHS Covid-19 app on Android smartphones and iPhones.

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Apple App Store faces coalition of unhappy developers

Spotify, Epic Games and others unite to campaign against the tech giant's app policies.

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Facebook Oversight Board plans to take time over rulings

Former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt says her panel will take its time over takedown rulings.

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Google removes Uluru virtual walk from Street View

Parks Australia had requested user-generated images from the sacred site be immediately removed.

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Hancock: 'Upgrade' may be needed to access NHS Covid app

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he understood "the challenges" around downloading the NHS Covid-19 app.

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Facebook 'Supreme Court' to begin work before US Presidential vote

The company's oversight board - which can overrule Mark Zuckerberg - begins work in mid-October.

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Sequel to hit game Among Us cancelled

The developers of the space-themed mystery game now say they want to focus on making the original better.

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NHS Covid-19 app: England and Wales get smartphone contact tracing for over-16s

Users are being urged to install the app to protect themselves and others against the resurgent virus.

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Advertisers strike social media deal over hate speech

Advertisers agree standards with Facebook, Twitter and YouTube over harmful content issues.

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NHS Covid-19 app: How England and Wales' contact-tracing service works

The app will tell you to self-isolate or be tested or warn of an elevated local risk level.

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Facebook shuts down 150 fake Chinese accounts

Some used artificial intelligence to make profile pics and posted content about the US election.

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Huawei: 'Survival is the goal' as it stockpiles chips

The Chinese company is facing major shortages amid the latest US trade restrictions.

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Theatres look to tech to keep performing

Technology is now trying to fill the void until actors can begin treading the boards again.

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Musk: $25,000 Tesla ready "in about three years"

Tesla's founder says new ways to make more efficient batteries will drive down the price of electric cars.

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Video game loot boxes: another form of gambling?

The government is asking for the public's opinion on the impact of loot boxes.

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Coronavirus: 'Government must publish contact-tracing app data'

A health charity wants to know how well England and Wales' contact-tracing app fared in tests.

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Dark net drugs raid leads to 179 arrests

About 500kg of cocaine, heroin and other drugs have been seized as well as guns.

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TikTok writes to rivals over suicide clips

The Chinese social media firm was grilled by UK MPs about how it deals with online harms.

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Dark Overlord hacker pleads guilty

A UK citizen is sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay £1.1m to victims.

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Amazon criticised over 'Black Lives Don't Matter' caps

A barrister questions whether the retailer has any checks in place after spotting the racist hats.

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Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes

The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.

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Broadband: Old TV signal hit village internet speed for 18 months

Connectivity was disrupted each morning, causing issues for households trying to get online.

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'Lack of investment' behind snarled-up legal system

Court cases face serious delays in the UK and lawyers say more investment in technology would help.

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Microsoft acquires Fallout creator Bethesda

Xbox's owner confirms it has bought the game developer ahead of the launch of the new Xbox console.

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TikTok unaware of $5bn US 'education fund' request

US President Donald Trump made the claim at a pre-election rally.

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Social media 'a blessing and a curse' for Little Mix

The band say the pressures associated with an online presence can be harmful to young people's mental health.

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Twitter investigates racial bias in image previews

After users highlight problems, Twitter says more work on racial bias in algorithms is needed.

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'Mythical' Aston Martin Bulldog supercar being restored

Only one Bulldog was ever built but it was sold by the company 40 years ago to raise cash.

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The tech putting the beef into Australian cattle farming

Why Australia's huge farms are increasingly relying on technology to monitor their livestock.

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Satellite achieves sharp-eyed view of methane

A Canadian company debuts a powerful new capability to monitor the potent greenhouse gas.

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Super Mario at 35: 'The little plumber who defined a genre'

Battling Bowser, protecting Peach, what makes Mario magical as he celebrates 35 years?

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WeChat: Judge blocks US attempts to ban downloads of Chinese app

The ban on the Chinese-owned messaging and payments apps was to come in on Sunday night.

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TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US.

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Friend challenges Facebook over Ronnie McNutt suicide video

Videos of army veteran Ronnie McNutt's online suicide are still accessible on the internet.

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Tech Tent: ARM, TikTok and the battle for tech supremacy

Two tech giants caught up in the trade war between the US and China.

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Google and Facebook under pressure to ban children's ads

An open letter from academics and politicians also targets Amazon, Apple and Microsoft.

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US set to ban TikTok and WeChat in 48 hours

The ban will take effect in two days unless President Trump intervenes.

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Twitter beefs up security for US election candidates

The social network has activated password reset protections and is demanding stronger passwords.

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Police launch homicide inquiry after German hospital hack

Woman dies being transferred from German hospital which is hit by hackers.

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Canada Tesla driver charged over 'napping while speeding'

Canadian police said both front seats were fully reclined as the car drove at 150km/h.

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Lockdown 'sexting' blackmail concerns for young people sharing images

One victim was duped into sending nude photographs to someone she later found out was an adult.

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Google’s zero carbon footprint and other tech news

BBC Click’s Paul Carter reports on some of the best technology news stories this week.

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How e-commerce is exploding in South Africa

E-commerce has been one sector that has boomed in South Africa during the pandemic.

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How photographers track down stolen pictures

Some call them copyright trolls, but these companies say they defend photographers' rights.

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PS5 vs Xbox Series X: How do they compare?

Who will win the console war this Christmas? We take a look at the new Xbox and Playstation.

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Tony Abbott hacked after posting boarding pass on Instagram

A hacker uncovered the Australian ex-PM's phone number and passport details but told the authorities.

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Nintendo 3DS discontinued after almost a decade

With more than 75 million consoles sold, Nintendo is finally letting the 3DS' battery run out.

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Cyber threat to disrupt start of university term

The National Cyber Security Centre warns that universities face a rising wave of cyber-attacks.

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Revenge porn 'new normal' after cases surge in lockdown

Cases of revenge porn have risen by a fifth this year, with lockdown to blame, say campaigners.

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PlayStation 5 matches the price of the Xbox Series X

Sony opts not to undercut its rival this time round but instead will rely on exclusives to woo gamers.

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Facebook boosts power and cuts price of VR headset

The Oculus Quest 2 is also getting Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell video games.

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Chinese and Malaysian hackers charged by US over attacks

Five Chinese and two Malaysian men are charged by the US over separate alleged hacking plots.

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Coronavirus: BioCloud device claims to detect airborne virus

Its makers say the BioCloud device could be installed in schools and offices to issue alerts.

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'Unexpected' iPhone and iPad update threatens app glitches

Developers are complaining that they were only given a day's notice about the release.

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Plug-in hybrids are a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'

Although marketed as a green option, the cars cause more polluting than is claimed, campaigners say.

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'Anxiety app helped me at my new school' says Essex pupil

Maisie, 11, speaks about how a new app funded by the NHS helped her cope as she started a new school.

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Singapore becomes hub for Chinese tech amid US tensions

Technology firms Tencent and Alibaba are among those expanding operations amid US-China tensions.

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Uber's self-driving operator charged over fatal crash

The safety driver of an Uber autonomous car is charged with negligent homicide.

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AI-driven robot Mayflower recreates historic voyage

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship will collect data on marine life, including sampling for plastics.

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UK Space Agency funds tech for orbital awareness

Grants will promote ideas to detect, characterise and track the millions of objects moving overhead.

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Could VR help universities teach students?

With social distancing rules in place, universities are looking at new ways to educate students.

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Kim Kardashian West joins Facebook and Instagram boycott

Dozens of celebrities announce they will freeze their accounts to protest against hate speech.

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TikTok: Cambridgeshire police officers warned over 'offensive' videos

Two officers posted clips of themselves "shouting offensive language" and dancing "inappropriately".

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Apple Fitness+ subscription service unveiled alongside Series 6 Watch

The tech firm also showed off new smartwatches with blood-oxygen sensors and new iPads.

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Facebook staffer sends 'blood on my hands' memo

Ex-data scientist writes internal memo outlining scale of problems facing social network.

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E-scooter trial put on hold in Coventry five days after rollout

Safety concerns were raised after reports of e-scooters being used on pavements.

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Covid-19 data breach: FM 'doesn't know' when ministers first told

Mark Drakeford says he only learned of a data breach involving 18,000 people on Monday.

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Amazon's Down's syndrome T-shirts 'promote hate', says Coventry woman

Heidi Carter, who has the condition, says she almost cried her eyes out after seeing them for sale.

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Wylfa: Hitachi 'withdraws' from nuclear project

The Japanese firm is pulling out of the stalled £15-£20bn power plant scheme, Anglesey council says.

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Nikola electric lorry just rolling downhill in promo video

Nikola admits its hydrogen-powered lorry is rolling downhill rather than moving under its own power.

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‘You get fully submerged’ - Taser training in VR

The virtual worlds helping to train and sharpen the skills of a UK police force.

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates says rich countries must help make vaccine accessible to all

The Microsoft co-founder says rich countries should do more and addresses conspiracy theories about himself.

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TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India

India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June.

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When changing a light bulb is a really big deal

Lighthouses have been upgrading to more efficient LED lights, but for some that is a step too far.

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Ship with no crew to sail across the Atlantic

A full-size, crewless research ship is to make one of the world's first autonomous transatlantic voyages.

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LG Wing smartphone has a swivel screen

The main screen of the Wing phone rotates out to reveal a second, smaller one underneath.

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Nvidia chief: ARM is a technology jewel

The chief executive of Nvidia explains why he is buying UK chip designer ARM in a $40bn deal.

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TikTok: Oracle confirms being picked by Bytedance to be app's partner

The American database specialist says a tie-up plan has been submitted to the US government.

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Coronavirus: Public Health Wales publishes 18,000 test results by mistake

Full names were not published but people living in care homes are more at risk of being identified.

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TikTok: What is Oracle and why does it want the video-sharing app?

The database technology firm has roots in US government intelligence.

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OnePlus buds seized as 'fake Apple AirPods' by US customs

Officials seize 2,000 "counterfeit Apple" products despite clear branding from competitor OnePlus.

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Google says its carbon footprint is now zero

The technology giant has also pledged to be using only carbon-free energy by 2030.

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Singapore distributes Covid contact-tracing tokens

The government hopes the Bluetooth tokens will play a significant role in reopening Singapore's economy.

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TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour

Oracle is now the favourite to take over US operations of the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app.

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ARM: UK-based chip designer sold to Nvidia

The Cambridge-based company's technology helps power most smartphones among many other gadgets.

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YouTube faces legal battle over British children's privacy

Google, YouTube's parent company, is facing a landmark claim over the use of children's data in the UK.

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The technology firm digitising health in Nigeria

A technology firm is accelerating the growth of Nigeria's healthcare industry by digitising health.

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Working from home: The rise of the DIY office

From treetops to ironing-board desks - a look at some of your creative home offices.

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Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on innovation

Eric Schmidt says America has fallen behind China when it comes to funding new technology.

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The man who owned 3,000 cameras

One of the largest camera collections in the world is hidden away in a village hall in Fife.

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Government must safeguard ARM’s UK HQ, says Labour

Cambridge-based ARM’s current owner, Softbank, is in talks to sell the firm to US chip maker Nvidia.

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Marvel's Avengers: Gaming can be 'more personal' than movies

Thor and Black Widow explore how the new Avengers game differs from the movies.

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TikTok sale deadline won't be extended, says Trump

The race to find a buyer to avoid TikTok being banned in the US will end on 15 September.

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Coronavirus: England and Wales' contact-tracing app gets launch date

Matt Hancock describes it as a "defining moment" in the effort to control the spread of Covid-19.

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Portable air purifier, 'smallest' Xbox and other tech news

BBC Click’s Jen Copestake reports on some of the best technology news stories this week.

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How does Scotland's new contact-tracing app work?

How will the new Protect Scotland proximity tracing app work and what else do we know about it?

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Google and Twitter to block election misinformation

The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content.

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'Scammer cloned my business on Instagram'

How a fake soap company attempted to clean out the bank accounts of followers.

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Coronavirus: How technology could keep football fans safe at stadiums

Tech firms are working on solutions to enable fans to move safely outside, inside and around grounds.

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Russia, China and Iran hackers target Trump and Biden, Microsoft says

Both President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden's campaigns in hackers' sights, Microsoft says.

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Huawei to shift phones to its own Harmony operating system from 2021

The Chinese company will offer all smartphone models with its Harmony OS as an alternative to Android.

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Snowden criticises Amazon for hiring former NSA boss

The tech giant is facing criticism over its appointment of a former NSA director.

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Tesco to trial drone delivery service

Customers will be able to have "small baskets" of goods delivered in minutes.

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TikTok admits restricting some LGBT hashtags

The video-sharing app insists it is "deeply committed to inclusivity" but also bound by local laws.

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Facebook apologises for unauthorised ads

A "technical error" led to numerous ads appearing on a publicly funded broadcaster's website.

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Coronavirus: Scotland's Covid-19 contact tracing app goes live

The free app lets people know if they have been in close contact with someone who later tests positive.

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#DontRemoveYoutubeCCs: Community captions 'benefit everyone'

YouTube is getting rid of community caption subtitles, which could be a problem for some people.

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Chinese embassy calls for Twitter inquiry after porn clip liked

The Chinese UK ambassador's account liked an adult clip as well as posts critical of Beijing.

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Xbox blinks first by pricing Xbox Series X ahead of Sony's PS5

Last time around, Sony undercut its rival after waiting to go second to see what Microsoft would do.

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App tells if office workers are not socially distanced

The app has been piloted at Network Rail and is now ready for use in other workplaces.

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Facebook 'profits from hate' claims engineer who quit

But the social network defends its record and denies the claims.

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David Beckham's Guild Esports to float on London stock market

Firm wants £20m to boost performance in global online games Fortnite, CS:Go, Rocket League and Fifa.

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Lockdown comedy: How coronavirus changed stand-up

What happens when comedians turn to virtual gigs to get their jokes heard?

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Uber pledges all-electric fleet by 2040

The transportation company says it has a "responsibility" to tackle climate change.

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Fall Guys: Tiny blobs, obstacle courses and hate mail

Fall Guys has had millions of downloads, but even fluffy obstacle courses can't make everyone happy.

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Vera Rubin: Super telescope's giant camera spies broccoli

The camera detector for the Vera Rubin Observatory takes its first test images in the laboratory.

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Apple fires back in Fortnite App Store battle

The tech giant said its dispute with the firm behind the game was a "basic disagreement over money".

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Android 11 system update from Google adds privacy controls

Operating system now lets users give an app one-time access to a device's cameras or microphones.

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GM plans to rival Tesla with new electric truck

General Motors hopes to have its first electric/hydrogen pick-up in production by 2022.

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PUBG cuts video game ties with Tencent in India after ban

The popular video game was one of 118 apps blacklisted by the Indian government last week.

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Xbox Series S: Microsoft confirms price and release date

Next-generation system will its "smallest console ever" when it goes on sale in November.

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TikTok in race to remove widely shared suicide clip

The video has been viewed by children who report being extremely distressed by the content.

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China takes aim at US 'bullying' of its tech firms

The Chinese government has clashed with America over tech security and protecting consumers' data.

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Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews

Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon.

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Can artificial intelligence create a decent dinner?

By checking what's in your fridge artificial intelligence can create new recipes, but do they work?

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The 'brushing' scam that's behind mystery parcels

There's been a rise in sellers buying and sending out their own goods in order to boost sales and reviews.

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Netflix boss: Remote working is ‘a pure negative’

Founder Reed Hastings says working from home has no positive effects and makes debating ideas harder.

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'Dramatic' decline in pirated films after arrests

The amount of pirated films, TV shows, e-books and other material has plummeted following US raids.

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Chinese chip giant SMIC 'in shock' after US trade ban threat

SMIC's Hong Kong shares sank 23% after the Pentagon said it could be added to a trade blacklist.

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Fall Guys to use Fortnite’s anti-cheat software

The hit video game has attracted millions of players since its launch, in August.

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Ethan Is Supreme: Beauty influencer Ethan Peters dies aged 17

Ethan Peters, also known as Ethan Is Supreme, was a makeup influencer and YouTuber from the US.

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The women behind one of Gucci's most-liked Insta posts

Zebedee Management represents disabled models and actors around the world.

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Instagram photo filters targeted by model's #filterdrop campaign

Why a make-up artist is campaigning to tackle unrealistic beauty images on social media.

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Mystery seeds: Amazon bans foreign plant sales in US

Thousands of Americans have received unsolicited packets of seeds this year, mostly from China.

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Islamic State group's online propaganda library

One of the largest collections of extremist material belonging to the group has been uncovered.

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Tel Aviv: Drone filmed dropping suspected cannabis over city

A quadcopter was seen releasing small bags, believed to contain illegal drugs, over Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Tony Hawk on why they've remade his most iconic games

Newsbeat sits down with Tony Hawk to talk about the remake of his iconic skateboarding games

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Galaxy Z Fold2: Samsung's third attempt at a folding smartphone

Will it be "third time lucky" for Samsung as it reveals its latest attempt at a folding smartphone?

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Apple delays new anti-tracking privacy measures

Facebook has warned that Apple's privacy plans could render some of its tools useless.

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The surprising secrets hidden in a pregnancy test

Researchers take apart a digital pregnancy testing kit and find a standard paper strip inside.

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Entirely virtual art museum to open 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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Emily Hartridge: Deflated tyre 'caused Youtuber's e-scooter crash'

TV presenter Emily Hartridge was thrown under a lorry and killed in the accident, a coroner says.

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Tony Blair: It is common sense to move toward digital IDs

The ex-PM said coronavirus vaccination records kept by government would help "restore confidence".

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Islamic State: Giant library of group's online propaganda discovered

Researchers say the "Caliphate Cache" is used to continually replenish extremist content on the net.

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Why there are so few black tech start-ups

Black Lives Matter has shone a spotlight on policing, but also on other areas, like the tech industry.

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E-scooter trial rolled out in West Midlands

From 10 September e-scooters will be available in Birmingham and Coventry.

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Facebook to freeze political ads before US presidential election

Its chief Mark Zuckerberg says he is worried about "the risk of civil unrest across the country".

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NSA surveillance exposed by Snowden ruled unlawful

Whistleblower Edward Snowden tweets he feels vindicated by the ruling from the US Court of Appeals.

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Facebook-Oculus login rift grows as sales stop in Germany

It comes as a German regulator criticises the requirement for Oculus users to have a Facebook login.

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Amazon to create 7,000 UK jobs

The online retail giant is recruiting at more than 50 sites in response to growing customer demand.

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What a US ban on WeChat could mean for American firms

What effect could President Trump's proposed WeChat ban have on US companies?

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Modi Twitter: Account linked to Indian PM hacked

Twitter said a series of tweets were sent from an account linked to the PM asking for donations.

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Coronavirus: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube 'fail to tackle anti-vaccination posts'

Campaigners claim Facebook, Twitter and YouTube failed to act on flagged 'clearly harmful posts'.

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Record number of online child abuse logged by police

More than 10,000 offences were logged, an increase of 16% from the previous year.

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Girl Guides: Enhanced photos need labels on social media

The charity has backed proposals to make labelling on these images compulsory.

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India bans PUBG, Baidu and more than 100 apps linked to China

The list of forbidden products includes the popular video game PUBG and search giant Baidu's app.

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Amazon withdraws job adverts for union 'spies'

The job description called for analyst to investigate employees who were joining unions.

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Apple more valuable than the entire FTSE 100

The world's largest company has seen its value leap as demand for tech goods surged during lockdown.

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Pakistan blocks Tinder and Grindr for 'immoral content'

Extra-marital relationships and homosexuality are illegal in the country.

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Facebook caught in India political storm

The ruling party and the opposition have accused Facebook of bias as it faces hate speech allegations.

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Northumbria University hit by cyber attack

Specialists were brought in following "operational disruptions across networks and IT systems".

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Live video dating: Finding love online with an audience

A new breed of app is allowing people to go on live video dates, while others watch on.

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Facebook and Twitter 'dismantle Russian network'

Facebook said the accounts sought to "target public debate in the US" but "had very little reach".

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Apps for children must offer privacy by default

Websites aimed at children, connected toys and online games must be designed with privacy at heart.

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Climate change: Power companies 'hindering' move to green energy

New research suggests utilities are dragging their feet when it comes to embracing wind and solar.

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Coronavirus: Apple iPhones can contact-trace without Covid app

The new version of iOS serves virus alerts without users having to download an official app.

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Want an Uber? Send a selfie proving you are wearing a mask

Some passengers will need to verify they have a coronavirus face mask prior to ordering a ride.

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Hackers attack Norwegian parliament

The "significant attack" happened over several days and included hacks of member's email accounts.

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Deepfake detection tool unveiled by Microsoft

The tech firm has created a way to spot computer-manipulated videos and photos.

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Black Lives Matter: Ubisoft removes Tom Clancy image

An image similar to a Black Lives Matter symbol was used by terrorists in Tom Clancy: Elite Squad.

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FBI worried that Ring doorbells are spying on police

Someone under investigation was said to be able to "covertly monitor law enforcement activity".

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