Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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Adobe Flash Player reaches the end of its life

The browser plug-in that brought rich interactivity to the early web is retired.

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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Hacked home cams used to livestream police raids in swatting attacks

The FBI issues an alert saying offenders have sometimes spoken to police via breached smart devices.

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Ticketmaster fined $10m for business 'intrusions'

The US Department of Justice says the firm unlawfully tried to "choke off" a competitor's business.

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Apple executes New Year's Eve apps purge in China

The tech firm removed about 46,000 apps in a day to meet a 31 December deadline.

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TikTok faces legal action from 12-year-old girl in England

An English court rules the girl can remains anonymous over claims TikTok misuses children's data.

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Hogmanay drone swarm lights up Scottish skies

Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons.

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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UK internet use doubles in 2020 due to pandemic

Openreach said the rise was driven by live sport, gaming and working from home.

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Los Angeles to offer vaccine record on iPhones

Los Angeles County will offer a digital record of vaccinations in the Apple Wallet app on iPhones.

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Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic

US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users.

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Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next

The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out.

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Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US

The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months.

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Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?

The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scrutiny.

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Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview.

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Deepfake queen prompts 200-plus complaints to Ofcom

Viewers described the Channel 4 programme as "tasteless" and "disrespectful".

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Cassette sales double in a year with Lady Gaga best-selling album on tape

Figures released by record labels' association BPI show that vinyl sales also grew.

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Brexit deal mentions Netscape browser and Mozilla Mail

Experts suggest officials saved time by copying and pasting text from old legislation.

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LG makes shift to Mini-LED television tech at CES 2021

The innovation should deliver better images to TVs at the lower end of the market.

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Ratatouille musical: Stars join show that was cooked up on TikTok

Adam Lambert and Tituss Burgess lead the cast for a show that was cooked up by fans on TikTok.

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Tyne and Wear Metro drivers use virtual reality to test trains

The computer-generated images give drivers a virtual tour of the controls and layout of the cabs.

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Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra?

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Covid lockdown helped teacher Holly King-Mand realise her dream

Holly King-Mand began giving English lessons online and now has nearly 60,000 social media followers.

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Chinese games billionaire dies 'after poisoning'

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer

The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production.

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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.

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Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.

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SolarWinds: Hacked firm issues urgent security fix

Flaws in its Orion software left companies such as Deloitte and Intel exposed to cyber-attacks.

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Hackers threaten to leak plastic surgery pictures

The Hospital Group has confirmed that patient photos are being held to ransom by hackers.

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Nuro set to be California's first driverless delivery service

Nuro's autonomous vehicles will take to the streets as early as 2021.

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Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards

BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020.

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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.

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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.

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Deepfake queen to deliver Channel 4 Christmas message

Channel 4 will use deepfake technology for its alternative to the traditional Christmas broadcast.

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Doctor Who Christmas special to be offered in 4K HDR on iPlayer

The Queen's Christmas Broadcast will also be broadcast in the higher quality format.

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DeepMind's AI agent MuZero could turbocharge YouTube

The successor to AlphaGo is being used to create a more efficient type of video compression.

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SolarWinds Sunburst: UK data watchdog issues hack alert

President-elect Joe Biden has also vowed that the US will respond to the attack.

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Twitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover

The social media giant previously allowed President Trump to inherit Barack Obama's followers.

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Crypto-currency firm Ripple charged by US watchdog

If the lawsuit is successful, it could set a precedent for the regulation of crypto-currencies.

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Putting a jetpack to the test

Spencer Kelly meets Richard Browning, the founder and chief test pilot for Gravity Industries Ltd.

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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal

Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".

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France bans use of drones to police protests in Paris

A top court backs privacy campaigners and calls for an immediate halt to drone surveillance in Paris.

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Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters

E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers.

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Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery

The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling.

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Viral 'butt-less' pyjamas ad sparks confusion

Web users have questioned why the adverts are being targeted at them.

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Signal: Firm claims to have cracked chat app's encryption

The details explaining how Cellebrite had done so were quickly removed from its website.

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SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'

Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test.

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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

Twitter's policy on the infringement of copyright is used to muzzle critics, activists say.

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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.

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Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking

From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021.

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How tech can just about save Christmas Day

Thanks to technology, a remote Christmas doesn't have to feel like an isolated one.

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Facebook child abuse detection hit by new EU rules

A new ban on the scanning of private messages is hampering child protection efforts online.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship

Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube.

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Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’

NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”.

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'Gaming helped me learn tactics for HK protests'

For some young protesters in Hong Kong online gaming tactics have mirrored real life activism.

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US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach

The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?

BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up.

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US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo

US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies.

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US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events

US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown.

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SolarWinds: UK assessing impact of hacking campaign

The SolarWinds attack was "very large-scale digital espionage", according to a former cyber-security boss.

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Chinese drone and chip makers added to US banned list

The Chinese manufacturers face restrictions on the technology they export from the US.

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Cyberpunk 2077: How did the release go so wrong?

It was meant to be the biggest game of 2020 - but it's been pulled from stores and players refunded.

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OneWeb satellite company launches into new era

The broadband network owned by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate sends up 36 new satellites.

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Millions struggling to pay phone and internet bills

Ofcom calls for industry to do more to support customers who are struggling financially.

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The AI blob opera and other technology news

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

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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'

The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".

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Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs

A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities.

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Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury

The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

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Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout

The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections.

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Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store

Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds.

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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas

Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods.

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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.

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Facebook and Instagram disable features in Europe

The company says some of its messaging features may need to be adapted to comply with EU rules.

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Google's Fitbit takeover approved by EU

Google has promised not to use Fitbit data for advertising, for customers in Europe.

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People's Energy data breach affects all 270,000 customers

The data stolen includes individuals' names, addresses and some dates of birth but not bank details.

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One in four UK homes 'can access 1Gbps broadband'

Many in towns and more rural locations across the country are still struggling on really slow connections.

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IT error blamed for missing Welsh Covid-19 cases

Public Health Wales warns IT maintenance has led to "significant under-reporting" of cases.

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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000

The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic.

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Dancing starling spectacle solves power cut mystery in Airth

Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings.

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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit

Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.

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E-scooters: What are the rules and can they be safer?

Trials of rental e-scooters have been taking place in the UK, but there are still safety concerns.

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Facebook pours fuel on Apple privacy row

A long-running row over tracking user data for ads escalates as Facebook goes on the offensive.

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Trump Twitter ‘hack’: Police accept attacker's claim

Victor Gevers was acting ethically when he guessed the president's password, "MAGA2020!", police say.

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WhatsApp rumours fear over BAME Covid vaccine take up

Conspiracy theories are blamed for reluctance among ethnic minorities to take Covid vaccine.

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Pornhub sued by 40 Girls Do Porn sex trafficking victims

Victims allege that Pornhub's parent company Mindgeek knew of the allegations but ignored them.

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Huawei: Uighur surveillance fears lead PR exec to quit

The former editor-in-chief of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation had worked there for six months.

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Uber fined over withholding sexual assault records

The taxi app firm argues releasing the information would be a violation of victims' privacy.

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Coronavirus creates boom in digital fitness

Fitness apps saw a spike in sign-ups from users exercising during the pandemic.

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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months

The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks.

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Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements

The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced.

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SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious

The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences.

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EU reveals plan to regulate Big Tech

Facebook, Google and others face yearly checks and limits on what they can do with users' data.

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Twitter fined £400,000 for breaking EU data law

The firm acknowledges it failed to notify the regulator of its 2019 data breach within the required time.

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Snapchat: Young people targeted in Crimestoppers safety campaign

The mum of a boy who bought lethal drugs on the social media app welcomes a Crimestoppers campaign.

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SolarWinds Orion: More US government agencies hacked

The list of known victims is growing, as SolarWinds says about 18,000 customers may be affected.

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Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps can now work on older iPhones

Apple has updated its earlier operating system - but the apps' developers will have to make changes as well.

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Rappers dominate YouTube's top 2020 UK music videos

The streaming giant has announced its most viewed music videos in the UK this year

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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants

Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years.

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How AI could increase IVF treatment success rates

Artificial intelligence is being used in a trial to help select suitable embryos.

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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.

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Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK

Ofcom would also be able to fine services huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users.

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Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout

The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed.

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US regulators open privacy probes into tech giants

The data collection review into firms including Facebook and TikTok comes as regulators step up action.

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Apple forces apps to display what they do with data

Apps on all of Apple's app stores will now have to reveal what data they collect and what it is used for.

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Pornhub removes all user-uploaded videos amid legality row

The adult site has removed all unverified uploads as it battles accusations of illegal content.

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Timnit Gebru: Google and big tech are 'institutionally racist'

The AI academic at the centre of a race row at Google speaks to BBC News.

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Google outage: YouTube, Docs and Gmail knocked offline

Users around the world were unable to access applications including YouTube, Gmail and Docs.

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Cyberpunk 2077 makers apologise for game glitches

Players are reporting performance issues and the game crashing on PS4 and Xbox One.

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EA to buy Dirt-Rally-maker Codemasters for £1bn

Games giant Electronic Arts is set to acquire the British game-maker, beating an earlier rival offer.

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US treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber attack

All federal civilian agencies are told to switch off a network tool exploited by 'malicious actors'.

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How clean is the air in your office?

Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern.

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Electric Gamebox booths bring group gaming to the high street

Electric Gamebox lets small groups play video games projected on the walls of easy-to-clean rooms.

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Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head

Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities.

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Subway customers receive 'malware' emails

UK consumers say they are receiving fraudulent emails, apparently from the sandwich chain's brand.

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Oculus Facebook account row prompts German competition probe

Germany is investigating the tech giant for forcing VR users to use their Facebook accounts.

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YouTube lets users mute gambling and alcohol ads

Google says it will let users opt out of specific types of ads, starting with alcohol and gambling.

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Last of Us 2 wins big at The Game Awards

The action-adventure horror game took home seven awards at the ceremony.

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Robot chef cooks and washes up and other technology news

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

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Keanu Reaves on Cyberpunk 2077 and 2021 optimism

The actor tells BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue about his role in Cyberpunk 2077.

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Pornhub: Mastercard severs links with pornography site

The payments giant says an investigation has confirmed the presence of unlawful content on the site.

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US telcos ordered to 'rip and replace' Huawei components

The order is the latest US move against Chinese communications firm Huawei on security grounds

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Drone completes first freight flight to Isles of Scilly

The unmanned aircraft took an NHS supply box to the islands and returned with local produce.

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Football star Griezmann severs ties with Huawei over Uighurs

Antoine Griezmann ends a sponsorship deal with the Chinese firm over claims of surveillance.

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Disney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises

The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming.

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Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone

Scenes from the movie Prometheus inspired Network Rail to develop a drone that can explore caves.

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Timnit Gebru: Google boss apologises for row

But Sundar Pichai does not admit she was fired or explain the circumstances of her departure.

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Coronavirus: NHS Covid-19 app starts offering self-isolate payments

Users of the app in England and Wales can now apply for £500 if eligible.

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Media and tech firms join forces to tackle harmful Covid vaccine myths

A coalition of news and tech companies join forces to tackle harmful Covid vaccine misinformation.

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Co-op facial recognition trial raises privacy concerns

It was used to catch shoplifters but has raised concerns about mass surveillance in stores.

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Google fined £91m over ad-tracking cookies

France's data privacy watchdog said it was the largest fine it had ever issued.

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Cyberpunk 2077 a 'warning' about the future

Newsbeat talks to the inventor of the Cyberpunk series as the video game version launches.

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Cyberpunk 2077: The story behind the video game

The creators of the highly anticipated title reveal their inspirations.

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Twitter boss Jack Dorsey donates $15m for income support

Jack Dorsey's support for universal basic income programmes comes as US government aid has faltered.

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Elon Musk's Starship takes to the skies

The US tech billionaire launches the latest prototype of his "Mars spaceship".

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US election: YouTube to ban videos alleging widespread voter fraud

The world's largest streaming site said the ban would affect any posts uploaded from Wednesday

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Facebook sued in US for 'illegally' crushing rivals

Regulators have asked the court to consider breaking up the company, which owns Instagram and WhatsApp.

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Hundreds of thousands of Russian Covid patients named online 'by mistake'

An official blames human error for hundreds of Excel spreadsheets being uploaded to the internet.

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Xbox game streaming confirmed for Apple iOS and Windows

After a high-profile row with Apple earlier this year, Microsoft finds a fix for its game streaming.

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Currys PC World agrees to honour Black Friday prices of cancelled orders

Shoppers said they had earlier been told to pay full price to re-order items cancelled due to a fault.

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European Medicines Agency hit by cyber-attack

The EMA, which is assessing two Covid-19 vaccines, launches "full investigation" after the attack.

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Cyberpunk adds epilepsy warning after reviewer warns of seizures

A day ahead of release, a reviewer's seizure prompts changes to the hotly anticipated game.

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Elon Musk moves Tesla to Texas in Silicon Valley snub

The billionaire tech entrepreneur said the state of California had become "complacent" with innovators.

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Pornhub bans user uploads after abuse allegations

The adult site makes major changes after it was accused of hosting rape and child-abuse videos.

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Beavers, burpees and bread: 2020's most-searched

Google has released the UK's most searched-for terms during a year unlike any other

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Judge blocks extradition of accused webcam hacker

A British man who told the FBI he accessed hundred of webcams should not face US charges, a judge rules

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Tesla: German court halts factory plan over snake and lizard habitats

The electric carmaker has been clearing forest to make way for a 'Gigafactory' close to Berlin.

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Uber sells off flying taxi unit

Elevate is the second business Uber has sold off this week as the company seeks profitability.

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Currys PC World asked to honour cancelled Black Friday sales

Shoppers say they are being charged full price to re-order products cancelled because of a fault.

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PayPal 'reward' email rapped for misleading

The message must not be sent again in the same form, rules the Advertising Standards Authority.

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How AI could help me navigate the street as a blind person

Blind reporter Lucy Edwards tests the iPhone 12 which can detect the distance of people and objects.

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US cybersecurity firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored' attack

FireEye says tools used for testing clients' security have been stolen, without naming the culprits.

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Apple unveils £549 over-ear headphones

The price and the handbag-style carrying case have raised eyebrows online.

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Facebook: Details of Mark Zuckerberg and Matt Hancock meeting released

The Facebook founder labelled the UK "anti-tech" and expressed concern over the government's tone.

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Police raid home of Florida Covid-19 tracker creator

Rebekah Jones was fired from the Department of Health after accusing it of manipulating virus data.

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China bans 105 apps including TripAdvisor

It is unclear why the travel app is included on the list.

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Competition and Markets Authority plans tailored rules for tech giants

The Competition and Markets Authority wants to "shape the behaviour" of Google, Facebook and others.

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Australia to debate bill to make Google and Facebook pay for news

MPs will consider a "world-first" bill that would force Google and Facebook to pay publishers.

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Japan to fund AI matchmaking to boost birth rate

Authorities hope artificial intelligence may be better at spotting successful potential couples.

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Wimborne Militia in Facebook battle after accounts disabled

The group believes the social media giant has confused them with US militia groups.

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Covid: 'Xbox and PlayStation home-learning' for some pupils

Some don't have suitable computers despite a ministerial pledge no child would be "left behind".

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Encrypted messaging puts children at risk, CCE warns

The children's commissioner for England warns that encrypted message apps are a danger to children.

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So you want a career in computer games tournaments?

The first e-sports graduates are about to hit the jobs market, so was it worth the time and expense?

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Uber sheds self-driving cars to prioritise profits

Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.

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Thousands back Timnit Gebru over Google 'sacking'

The scientific community has raised concerns about conducting research with technology companies.

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School photo is viral internet meme, Adrian Smith finds

Adrian Smith discovered a photo of him taken when he was eight years old had a life of its own.

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Braintree electric car forecourt a UK first

Up to 36 cars can be recharged at the same time at the first purpose-built site of its kind.

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Pornhub: Mastercard reviews links with pornography site

The payment giant reacts after the New York Times publishes allegations about the pornography platform.

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Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: 'Machine-gun with AI' used to kill Iran scientist

Iran says Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was shot by a satellite-controlled weapon with artificial intelligence.

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Among Us: What makes this online game so popular?

The online multiplayer game has seen downloads soar in the last few months, BBC Click finds out more.

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Zalando boss to quit 'to prioritise wife's career'

The co-chief executive of Europe's largest online fashion platform is cutting short his contract.

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The 'virtual nannies' looking after kids via Zoom

As parents have struggled with childcare this year, a number of tech firms are offering solutions.

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Walsall construction firm targeted in cyber attack

Walsall-based RMD Kwikform says it is investigating the security breach.

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'Virtual patient' helps train medics remotely during pandemic

The technology role-plays life-like medical scenarios so clinicians can still learn in the pandemic.

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Why Fnatic is giving fans a chance to part-own the team

Newsbeat talks to Fnatic boss Sam Mathews about opening the team up to be part-owned by fans

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Quibi: Why did the video app go so wrong?

The BBC speaks to three Quibi content creators on the rapid rise and fall of the Netflix rival.

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Cameo: Celebrity video app boss says age of A-lister is over

The founder of a site where fans pay for celebrity messages says stars now attract niche followings.

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Farne Island seal pup census carried out by drone

The drone pilot says his pictures suggest it is "going to be an amazing year for the seal pups".

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Tech Tent: Who wants a digital vaccine passport?

Rory Cellan-Jones explores the practical and ethical issues around digital vaccination records.

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US turns up heat on China's biggest chip-maker

The US adds China's biggest computer chip-maker SMIC to a list of "Chinese military companies".

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A 3D-printed mini-rover, plus other technology news

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

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Timnit Gebru: Google staff rally behind fired AI researcher

Timnit Gebru, a critic of some of the firm's policies, says she was dismissed over an internal email.

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Possible deal for arrested Huawei finance chief

The deal would let Meng Wanzhou return to China from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018.

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Why our ageing social networks may need Tiktok

TikTok feels like the new kid on the block but it may have to stick by its stablemates.

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Joe White: UK appoints entrepreneur as first tech envoy to US

Joe White will also act as consul-general to San Francisco when he takes on the role later this year.

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Warner Bros' films set for simultaneous cinema and US streaming

Warner Bros says its 2021 films will be available to stream in US at same time as they hit cinemas.

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Volunteering my phone to research Covid-19 while I sleep

100,000 people are donating their smartphone power to scientists to help research into Covid-19.

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Cyber-warning for festive shoppers

Online shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season.

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Why Covid may mean more facial recognition tech

Facial recognition software is getting better at dealing with masks, making the tech more versatile.

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Facebook sued for 'denying opportunities to US workers'

The Trump administration accuses the tech firm of favouring foreign workers in its hiring policy.

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Future Zoom users will be able to smell the virtual coffee

Zoom boss Eric Yuan predicts that artificial intelligence will bring physical sensations to video meetings.

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Web Summit: Facebook urges Biden to restore global internet

Facebook's head of global affairs Nick Clegg says it is now splintered along geo-political lines.

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Covid-19: Facebook to take down false vaccine claims

The social media giant says it will delete content that promotes "imminent physical harm".

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Google fired employees for union activity, says US agency

The US National Labor Relations Board files a formal complaint against Google over staff firings.

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Broadband: Virgin to offer hyper-fast speeds in parts of Wales

Hundreds of thousands of people would have access to the faster service, the telecoms firm says.

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How a robot inspired my ballet dancing

Quantum physicist Merritt Moore explains how robot technology helped her new sequences of moves.

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'Ditch high definition and new tech to fight climate change'

Scientists are urging people and firms to change the way they use technology to reduce emissions.

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Web Summit: Oculus co-founder talks China and military AI

He offers his opinion on why tech firms are reluctant to work with US military.

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AWS Panorama adds employee monitoring power to workplace cameras

AWS Panorama adds a range of employee monitoring powers to existing workplace camera systems.

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Flaw allowed iPhone hacking remotely through wi-fi

The vulnerability has been fixed in an update since May this year.

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NHS Covid-19 and Zoom top Apple's iPhone 2020 app charts

The contact-tracing app was downloaded more times than TikTok and WhatsApp via Apple's store.

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Deepmind co-founder: Gaming inspired AI breakthrough

The discovery is expected to advance medical research in treating disease.

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Spotify artist pages hacked by Taylor Swift 'fan'

An apparent Taylor Swift fan defaced the artist pages for Lana Del Ray and Dua Lipa, among others.

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Web Summit: Stricter rules for technology companies

An overhaul of European regulations will make them far stricter for unsafe products and hate speech online.

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Singapore approves lab-grown 'chicken' meat

The city state is the world's first country to approve Eat Just's "breakthrough" chicken nuggets.

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Slack sold to business software giant for $27.7bn

The workplace messaging app's sale comes as the pandemic has increased the focus on remote work.

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The New ‘Nigerian Princes’ of hacking?

BEC hacking is one of the most common types of cyber-attack and experts say Nigeria is its epicentre.

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Qualcomm: Android phones to get 'lucky number' Snapdragon 888 chip

The Californian firm is launching its chip at a time of trade tensions between the US and China.

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Spotify reveals 2020's most-streamed songs

The streaming giant reveals what its 320 million global listeners have been playing this year.

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Facebook Oversight Board reveals its first cases

They include the removal of images of female breasts in a post about breast cancer.

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Bitcoin peaks at record high close to $20,000

The digital currency has traded as high as $19,920.53, beating a record set in December 2017.

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Netflix content given age rating by algorithm

Staff watched and labelled films and series, then fed the data to an algorithm to generate an age rating.

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China refuses to apologise to Australia for fake soldier image

The retort came after Canberra demanded an apology over a fake image of a soldier killing a child.

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Online grooming: 'My modelling job turned out to be a gang rape trap'

The NSPCC said the coronavirus lockdown has created "a perfect storm" for online grooming abusers.

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