NHS Covid app sends record number of 'pings'

The alerts ask people to test or self-isolate after contact with someone who had a positive result.

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Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021

From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what's made the news in tech this year?

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Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year.

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China ride-hailing giant Didi sees losses deepen after crackdown

This month the company announced that it would move its share listing from New York to Hong Kong.

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Elon Musk rejects claims that his satellites are hogging space

His comments come after China complained to the United Nations about his internet satellite project.

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TikTok moderator sues over 'psychological trauma'

Candie Frazier says her mental health suffered after watching "extreme and graphic" video content.

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Apple puts Indian iPhone factory 'on probation'

Hundreds of staff at Foxconn in Sriperumbudur were reportedly hit by food poisoning.

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CES 2022: More firms cancel in-person appearances

The major consumer technology trade show continues to suffer fallout from the spread of Omicron.

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Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba

The pop icons' surprise return helped UK vinyl sales top five million for the first time since 1990.

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Riot Games to pay $100m in discrimination case

The League of Legends maker agrees to settle a 2018 gender discrimination class-action lawsuit

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Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again.

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Advice issued as drone spooks resting seals

A marine conservation charity is asking drone operators to keep their distance from seals.

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Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN

The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public.

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Eco-laundry hopes to clean up how we wash clothes

A start-up from Oxford is hoping to make laundry more environmentally friendly.

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Russia fines Google over illegal content breach

The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover.

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Tesla disables gaming while driving feature

It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving.

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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix.

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Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’

A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film".

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Intel apologises to China over supplier advice

The US technology firm says sorry after it urged firms not to source products from Xinjiang.

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Chinese regulator pauses partnership with Alibaba

The firm's cloud computing arm "did not tell the regulator in time" about the Log4shell security flaw.

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US safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay

It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving.

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Big tech names withdraw from Las Vegas CES conference

Amazon, Facebook and Twitter say they will no longer attend in person.

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Zee-Sony merger will create an Indian entertainment giant

Zee and Sony announced they will merge their television channels, film assets and streaming platforms.

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Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens

BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction.

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Arsenal fan token posts broke advertising rules, says watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority said the club 'failed to illustrate the risk of the investment'.

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OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.

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Nationwide customers hit by payment delays

Problems with inbound and outgoing payments mean some people face issues receiving their wages.

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Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns

The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry.

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China Mobile to raise up to $8.8bn in Shanghai share listing

The firm was kicked off the New York Stock Exchange due to rules imposed by Donald Trump.

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Miners experiment with hydrogen to power giant trucks

Anglo American is testing a hydrogen-powered giant truck in a bid to make its business greener.

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Fake Covid passes advertised for sale online

The BBC found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes to people who hadn't been jabbed.

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UK donates 225 million stolen passwords to hack-checking site

The National Crime Agency hands over 225 million stolen passwords to a hack-checking site.

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Viya: Top Chinese live-streamer fined $210m for tax evasion

Internet celebrity Huang Wei, known as Viya, is accused of hiding her personal income from officials.

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Amazon-owned Twitch bans Amazon account after breast revealed on air

Amazon-owned Twitch bans Spanish Amazon Prime Video channel after host's breast revealed during live show.

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Nreal Light: Augmented reality specs put to the test

BBC Click's Chris Fox finds out what Nreal's augmented reality specs can do.

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China artificial intelligence firm relaunches SenseTime $767m listing

SenseTime's share sale was suspended last week after the US imposed an investment ban on the firm.

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What is the metaverse?

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is.

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How to read your weather app

What you need to know about weather forecasts on your phone

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How to avoid gadget frustration on Christmas Day

Modern tech gifts might not be ready to work straight away - are you ready for Christmas morning?

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Virtual reality worship: What carols at home looks like this Christmas

The Church of England has released a series of virtual reality carols

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The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner

If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution.

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BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam

The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings.

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Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive

Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories.

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US sanctions drone-maker DJI

The Treasury Department puts the Chinese drone giant DJI on an investment blacklist.

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GirlsDoPorn victims win rights to their videos

More than 400 people can now demand the illegally obtained films be removed from websites.

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Nasa probe flies in Sun's atmosphere and other tech news

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

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How Russia tries to censor Western social media

Western social media companies face huge fines as Russia pressures them to remove content it objects to.

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Tech trends 2022: Starships and missing chips

From giant rockets to new ways to heat your home, a look at the technology that will emerge in 2022.

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Meta bans surveillance-for-hire firms for targeting users

Facebook's owner is to alert about 50,000 people in more than 100 countries about "malicious" actions.

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Millions more get fibre broadband but take-up lags

Eight million more homes have access to full-fibre broadband but fewer than a quarter choose to upgrade.

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Sainsbury's payroll hit by Kronos attack

A ransomware attack on payroll systems provider Kronos hits multiple major companies in the UK and US

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TikToker Demi Skipper trades up from a hairpin to a house

Demi Skipper started with a hairpin and traded it up until she got a house.

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Reddit: Social media platform files to go public

Reddit was at the centre of the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon earlier this year.

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Log4shell: US demands Christmas Eve deadline for hack fix

Federal agencies must protect themselves against a widespread security flaw by 24 December.

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Google will fire employees who refuse vaccinations, report says

A leaked memo warns employees who do not follow vaccine policy that they could lose their jobs.

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‘I was murdered by my husband’ - tech gives victims a voice

Animated photographs of women before they were killed warn others about abusive relationships.

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Tesla Model 3: Paris' largest taxi firm suspends cars after fatal crash

One person died and 20 were hurt after a cabbie lost control of their Tesla Model 3 last weekend.

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Console shortages: Why can't I buy the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5?

Chinese power cuts, the pandemic and other reasons you can't get your hands on gaming hardware.

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Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing data for ads

The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian regulator found.

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Watchdog bans seven ads in crypto 'red alert'

Cryptocurrency ads by trading platforms, exchanges and a pizza chain broke rules, the ASA found.

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Instagram sorry for blocking user named metaverse

The company admits an artist with the Instagram name @metaverse was wrongly blocked for "impersonation".

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Apple launches Android app to address AirTags tracker fears

Apple releases an Android app to find its AirTag location trackers, in case they are misused.

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Bank of England warns on crypto-currency risks

Deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe says assets such as Bitcoin could affect the whole financial system.

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Amazon criticised over safety at tornado-hit warehouse

The firm said events happened quickly at the Illinois site and it was "deeply saddened" by the deaths.

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Online Safety Bill: New offences and tighter rules

The next stage of the landmark Online Safety Bill recommends major changes and tougher regulation.

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How vending machines are making life better for Kenyans

By thinking small vending machine firms are delivering more affordable products for Kenyan shoppers.

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Flaw prompts 100 hack attacks a minute, security company says

Businesses race to fix a security vulnerability posing a "severe risk", agencies and researchers say.

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Bored Ape NFT accidentally sells for $3,000 instead of $300,000

A "fat fingered" typing error seems to have cost an NFT dealer more than $250,000.

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And Just Like That: Peloton responds with parody ad after shares tumble

The exercise equipment maker released an online parody after scene that sent its shares tumbling.

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Indian PM Modi's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet

The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens.

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Alibaba fires woman who claimed sexual assault

The woman said a colleague and client had assaulted her on a business trip earlier this year.

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How hologram tech may soon replace video calls

The coronavirus pandemic and travel bans have accelerated interest in holographic communication.

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Storm Arwen: Why power cuts left people unable to phone for help

People with new digital phone lines were unable to call for help during the Storm Arwen power cuts.

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Instagram influencer received 'hundreds' of obscene photos

Podcaster Jess Davies is among those who want to see cyber-flashing criminalised.

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The technology helping keep women safe on the streets

There are plenty of apps which can make women feel safer on a night out.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division.

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Four-wheeled robot walks upright and other tech news

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

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Microsoft Teams bug blocked Android emergency call

A user whose grandmother was having a suspected stroke was unable to make a call to 911.

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Google issues warning to location-sharing apps

Apps could be dropped from Play store if developers are not clear about how personal data is shared.

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Game Awards 2021: It Takes Two wins game of the year

The ceremony also gave glimpses of the new Matrix and Sonic the Hedgehog films.

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Meta releases social VR space Horizon Worlds

After more than a year in private test mode, Meta's first foray into connected digital worlds goes live.

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Football fans spending millions on club crypto-tokens

Supporters have spent at least £260m on controversial fan tokens from major clubs, data suggests.

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The country that is Europe's hub for cargo bikes

In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes.

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Instagram boss calls for more teen protection

The social media giant's chief urged US lawmakers to create a new governing body.

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Canadian man charged over ransomware attacks

The 31-year-old is accused of co-ordinating cyber-attacks on businesses and individuals.

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Amazon fined $1.2bn by Italian regulators

It marks the second fine against the company by the country in a matter of weeks.

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Maker of suicide pod plans to sell it in Switzerland

Those offering end-of-life services and legal experts are not convinced.

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Shelby Lynch: TikTok influencer on dispelling disability myths

Shelby Lynch, who has spinal muscular atrophy, answers questions and tackles trolls online.

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'Euros' is most googled term of 2021 in UK

The three most searched for terms on Google UK this year were football-related.

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Divine Comedy: Robot Ai-da creates a poem to honour Dante

Ai-da is performing self-composed poetry readings to mark the 700th anniversary of poet's death.

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5G in Coverdale: Ancient valley set for telecoms upgrade

A 5G switch-on is set to revolutionise life for those who work in Yorkshire's remote Coverdale.

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Bitcoin 'founder' wins right to keep billions of dollars

A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars.

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CEO Secrets: 'Call centre work trained me to be a CEO'

Steven Bartlett, the 29-year-old co-founder of Social Chain, shares his business advice.

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Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals

Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect over a million computers.

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TikTok jumps on online shopping bandwagon

Social media app TikTok is producing its first live shopping and entertainment event in the UK.

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Chinese social media giant Weibo's shares fall in Hong Kong debut

Last week, Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi said it will move its listing to Hong Kong from the US.

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Hacker named Bowser must pay Nintendo in piracy case

Gary Bowser admitted to making hacking tools that allowed people to play pirated games.

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Ubisoft NFTs, called 'Digits', launch for in-game items

Game maker Ubisoft is launching its in-game NFT system this week.

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Instagram announces changes ahead of political grilling

Platform boss unveils new safety features a day before being quizzed by the US Senate.

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US watchdog probes Tesla over solar-panel safety

Fire risks were not properly disclosed by the company, a whistleblower alleges.

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US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.

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Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech

The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.

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Virgin Media O2 'completes' gigabit upgrade after two years

Virgin Media O2 says it has completed a two-year upgrade of its entire network to gigabit speeds.

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Wall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal

At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment.

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Byju's and the other side of an edtech giant's dizzying rise

Indian firm Byju's faces allegations of pursuing hyper growth using high pressure sales tactics.

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Lara Croft: 25 years of Tomb Raider and a British gaming icon

The team behind Lara Croft talk to Newsbeat about her history and where she goes next.

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Africa's patchy transport network gets a tech boost

The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs to be done.

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Spar cyber attack hits more than 300 convenience stores

The attack targeted a company in Lancashire which operates Spar's tills and IT systems.

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Uber likely to start charging VAT on rides after UK ruling

In a move that will affect the whole taxi industry, a judge has ruled Uber must make contracts with its customers.

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Using virtual reality to treat pain and anxiety

Government research suggests immersive technologies have the potential to "transform" therapy and healthcare.

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Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy

Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers.

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BitMart: Crypto-exchange loses $150m to hackers

BitMart is the latest in a string of crypto-exchange websites to fall prey to a cyber-attack,

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Online Safety Bill : What to expect

Politicians are due to give their recommendations for the landmark piece of legislation.

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Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year.

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The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents.

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Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms.

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Virtual yacht sells for $650,000 and other tech news

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

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Uber to pay $9m in sex-assault report settlement

The ride-hailing firm has resolved a long-standing row with California officials over its records.

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US challenges Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm

Regulators in the UK and Europe are also investigating the proposed purchase of the chip designer.

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US creditors can now DM debtors on social media

The new rule lets debt collectors text and direct message millions of Americans who default on loans.

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China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong

The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China.

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Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut

Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation.

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How to spot the software that could be spying on you

Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases.

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Government fined £500,000 for New Year honours data breach

The addresses of more than 1,000 people, including Sir Elton John and Gabby Logan, were shared online.

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Virgin Media outage hits UK TV viewers

The company said it was aware of an issue affecting TV services and is working to fix it.

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Jack Dorsey’s Square changes its name to Block

Days after Jack Dorsey resigned as chief executive of Twitter, his other company is changing its name.

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Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert

It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search.

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Cryptocurrency executives to be questioned in Congress

Washington is joining other governments in scrutinising the rapidly expanding sector more closely.

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Match settles legal fight with Tinder founders for $441m

Dating app Tinder's founders claimed in court that Match had undervalued the firm by $10bn in 2017.

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Scientists claim big advance in using DNA to store data

Scientists say they have made a major step forward in storing information in molecules of DNA.

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Microsoft Edge buy now pay later scheme met with criticism

Its Edge browser has added a credit scheme - which users have labelled as "exploitative".

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Twitch unleashes AI tool to spot banned users

Twitch's suspicious-user detection system uses machine learning to spot those trying to evade bans.

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UK's fastest broadband found in Swansea street

Residents can, according to website Uswitch.com, download a two-hour film in 47 seconds.

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Why Mars-bound astronauts may go to Iceland first

With a similar landscape to other worlds, it could aid research into extra-terrestrial missions.

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Duolingo boss: 'Develop your social skills'

Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice.

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Elon Musk jokes about whistleblowers with new Tesla product

In recent months, Tesla has faced lawsuits over alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse.

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Facebook reverses Kyle Rittenhouse search policy

Facebook had ensured searches of the teenager's name on its platform would result in blank pages.

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Twitter will remove images tweeted without consent

Images or videos of private individuals posted without consent could be removed for violating rules.

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UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy

The CMA rules Facebook's purchase of the vast Gif database unfair to competing social-media platforms.

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E-scooters in London: Met Police warn retailers not to exploit customers at Christmas

Thousands of e-scooters ridden illegally have been seized by police in London so far this year.

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Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users.

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MI6 must adapt to new technology to survive, says spy chief

Richard Moore says the secret service must partner with the private sector to find new technologies.

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Semi-automated offsides trialled at Fifa Arab Cup and could be used at 2022 World Cup

The use of technology to help officials make more accurate offside decisions will be tested at the Fifa Arab Cup, which starts on Tuesday.

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Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe

A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones.

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Amazon: Union election to be rerun after claims of foul play

Amazon workers in the US state will get a second chance to unionise in a major blow to the online giant.

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Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.

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Facial recognition firm faces possible £17m privacy fine

Clearview AI allegedly breached privacy rules and must now delete relevant photos from its records.

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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company.

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China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern".

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Nissan boss warns no end in sight to global chip shortage

The Omicron variant could exacerbate the shortage of chips used in cars, Makoto Uchida tells the BBC.

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Banksy-inspired NFT drives 'seismic' change in art world

The owner of the NFT of 'Warning Sign' will also own a 5% equity stake in the physical artwork.

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Online sellers 'hotbed' for dangerous items experts warn

Fire services and safety experts ask the government to reform laws to hold shopping sites accountable.

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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.

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What is artificial intelligence and why is it important?

Many recent big advances in tech have one key thing at the heart of then: artificial intelligence.

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What are algorithms and how do they work?

A huge amount of our lives is influenced by algorithms. Here's how they work.

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What are quantum computers and what are they used for?

Companies around the world are racing to create a new generation of computers.

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Bitcoin: What are crypto-currencies?

Fans of crypto-currencies say they are the future of money - but at what cost?

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How do you turn off the internet?

How easy would it be for a government to block one of the biggest sources of news and information?

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Amazon protests: 13 arrested as Extinction Rebellion targets retailer

Extinction Rebellion targets 13 sites in the UK on the retail giant's busiest day of the year.

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Mr Goxx, the cryptocurrency-trading hamster, dies

The rodent famous for his financial portfolio and trading cage died peacefully on Tuesday.

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Mobile phone museum celebrates ugly and iconic phones

A new museum showcasing more than 2,000 retro mobile phones launches online.

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'World's fastest' all-electric plane and other tech news

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

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Black Friday: Will you get the tech you want for Christmas?

Bargain hunters could be disappointed this year, especially if they are hoping to buy a games console.

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Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs

It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules.

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Spotify tests TikTok-like vertical video feature

The music streaming giant is experimenting on iPhone to let users move through clips quickly.

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Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail.

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Cosmetic surgery social ads banned for under-18s

The UK advertising watchdog says the rules will come into force from May next year.

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Pompeii fresco puzzle to get help from robots

Image recognition will be used to help re-build the past piece by piece.

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US blacklists a dozen more Chinese tech firms citing national security

The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues.

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Indian government set to ban cryptocurrencies

The latest draft of a government bill to be submitted in India aims to ban most cryptocurrencies.

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Huge fines and a ban on default passwords in new UK law

New rules are introduced to make internet-connected home devices less likely to be hacked.

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Apple digital-ID scheme delayed to 2022

The delay follows Apple announcing it wanted "sole control" over how US states rolled out the feature.

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Tolkien estate blocks JRR Token crypto-currency

Lawyers representing the estate said the product, launched in August, infringed the author's trademark.

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NFT or non-fungible token is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

"Neopronoun", "cheugy" and "climate anxiety" also make this year's list.

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Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group

Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm.

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Samsung chooses Texas as site of new $17bn chip plant

The announcement comes as the US government has been calling on firms to tackle supply chain issues.

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Italy fines Apple and Amazon over Beats headphones

Italy's competition authority fines the tech giants €200m over an exclusivity agreement.

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Crypto US constitution bidder refunds hit by high fees

Investors in an ill-fated scheme to buy the rare US document are being offered refunds with a catch.

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Uber takes its first step into the cannabis market

Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour.

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AO World warns of product shortages this Christmas

Electricals retailer AO World says games consoles and iPhones are among products in short supply.

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VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child.

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Atom Bank introduces four-day work week without cutting in pay

Atom Bank has cut its staff's hours by 10% without reducing their pay in a bid to improve wellbeing.

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Lush to stop its social media until it's 'safer'

The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges".

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Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy.

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Facebook and Instagram encryption plans delayed by Meta until 2023

Meta's plans to protect messages on the platforms are put back until 2023 in a row over child safety.

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TikTok school abuse: Teachers quitting over paedophile slurs

One school says it called in the police over "very upsetting" allegations on the video-sharing app.

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Will printable solar cells reshape buildings?

Lara Lewington visits the labs which have some of the latest innovations in solar energy.

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New homes in England to have electric car chargers by law

Charging points will also be required in new supermarkets and workplaces in England under government plans.

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Homeless in Cornwall offered laptops by council

Cornwall Council says it is "vital" people without access to the internet are "not left behind".

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El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says.

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Police charge Amazon India executives in drug smuggling case

It comes after two men allegedly used the company's website as part of a drug smuggling operation.

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The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people.

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WhatsApp privacy policy tweaked in Europe after record fine

WhatsApp is rewriting policies to comply with regulator demands after being issued an enormous fine.

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Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony

Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-boss of blood testing company Theranos, took the stand in her defence.

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Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after outage

The carmaker's CEO Elon Musk says its app is coming back online after many owners reported an error.

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'Piracy' website offers NFT art as free downloads

An artist creates a website that lets people download "every NFT" on the Ethereum blockchain.

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Facebook gives users 'more control' over news feed

Facebook says it is testing controls to let users see more content from friends and less from groups.

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Booster vaccines to be added to NHS Covid Pass for travel

People in England will be able to prove they have had a third dose, enabling travel to some countries.

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Pets can ring owners with DogPhone and other tech news

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

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Six million Sky routers had serious security flaw

The issue, which could have let hackers take over home networks, took 18 months to fix, researchers say.

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Nadine Dorries: Culture secretary says social media has been hijacked

The culture secretary says she doesn't want "to charge out on a culture war battle" in her new role.

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Alibaba: Shares dive after China spending slowdown warning

The tech giant forecast its annual revenue would grow at the slowest pace since its 2014 market debut.

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Crypto bid to buy US constitution copy at auction fails

ConsitutionDAO said it wanted to put the document "in the hands of the people".

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Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts

Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited.

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The small nuclear power plants billed as an energy fix

A host of firms are developing mini nuclear reactors but questions remain over safety and costs.

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Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children

A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated.

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Climate change: Conspiracy theories found on foreign-language Wikipedia

Pages in languages other than English wrongly suggest scientists are divided over the causes of global warming.

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Crypto adverts on London Tube under investigation

The advertising watchdog says it is part of a wider look at the way cryptocurrency is advertised.

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UK and US join forces to strike back in cyber-space

Combined "enduring" operations will use the "full range of capabilities", the two nations say.

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Rural broadband: Residents miss out on NI scheme

Project Stratum promises to deliver full-fibre broadband to rural properties in Northern Ireland.

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Paytm: Shares plunge in India's biggest ever market debut

Paytm, which counts Chinese giant Ant among its backers, raised $2.5bn in its IPO.

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The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents

Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads.

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Crypto bid to buy US constitution print raises millions

A group called ConstitutionDAO is crowd-funding an auction bid, but there are concerns.

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Apple announces self-service repair scheme in win for campaigners

Users with the know-how will be able to order and replace iPhone screens and parts.

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Bobby Kotick: Activision Blizzard employees call for boss to step down

After a newspaper report levels fresh allegations, employees call for Bobby Kotick to step down.

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Star Trek Discovery fans angry as new season is pulled days before launch

Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season was due to launch outside North America on Netflix on Friday.

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Ding Ding! Crazy Frog to make a comeback in December

The infuriatingly infectious amphibian topped the charts around the world in 2005 with Axel F.

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Rubbish sifting robots recycle demolition waste

A recycling plant is using machines to stop valuable materials in building waste being incinerated.

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Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK

The online giant says high Visa fees mean it won't process credit card transactions from 19 January.

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LA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm

The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal.

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TikTok takes extra steps to curb dangerous challenges

The company has also highlighted the negative impact of online hoaxes.

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Vaccine research among cyber attack targets

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it dealt with a record 777 incidents in the last year.

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Dyson Award winners: Glaucoma glove and bottle scanner

A device to stem blood loss from stab wounds, which won the UK award, also received an international prize.

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Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list.

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Arm-Nvidia deal: UK orders further inquiry

The UK's competition watchdog is told to investigate the proposed takeover further.

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Halo Infinite given early multiplayer launch for 20th anniversary

Microsoft releases the free multiplayer part of its latest title three weeks early.

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Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia

The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity.

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How smart tech is supporting smallholders in South Africa

Small farms in Africa struggle to compete with commercial agriculture - can new platforms help?

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Gigabit broadband: Internet seen as top homebuyer priority

A survey of estate agents indicates a boom in questions about internet speeds before buying.

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Online hate speech rose 20% during pandemic: 'We've normalised it'

A new report by charity Ditch the Label analysed 263 million conversations between 2019 and 2021.

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Apple digital ID scheme comes with conditions and costs

Apple's digital driver's licence scheme has strict stipulations and may costs taxpayers.

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Xbox at 20: The story of where gaming goes next

Xbox boss Phil Spencer talks to BBC podcast Press X to Continue on the console's 20th anniversary.

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FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server

The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack.

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The robots behind the bar that want to pull your next pint

A growing number of tech firms have developed robots the say could replace bar staff.

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US President Joe Biden tightens restrictions on Huawei and ZTE

A new law stops companies judged to be a security threat receiving telecoms equipment licences.

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Councils and police must 'weigh CCTV firms' human rights records'

Surveillance camera watchdog's call follows MPs' plea for a ban on tech used in Uyghur camps.

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Apple to fix iPhone 13 Face ID screen repair glitch

The firm promises a software update to enable unofficial repairers to replace broken iPhone screens.

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Robot gives needle-free injections and other tech news

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

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Eco-friendly greenhouses grow food with waste heat

Tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are being grown with warmth harnessed from a water treatment works.

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Singles Day: Alibaba's annual event sees slowest ever sales growth

The world's biggest online shopping event was muted this year amid a crackdown on technology firms.

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How high-speed electric vehicle racing is advancing tech

From rally cars to scooters new electric racing competitions are a test bed for new technology.

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Vodafone to offer ultra-fast broadband to millions

The British telecoms giant has reached new deals with CityFibre and BT Openreach.

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'We lost festive savings in family Whatsapp scam'

Trading standards officers warn that fraudsters are posing as family members to steal money.

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Ancient Olympia to be digitally preserved

Ancient Olympia to be preserved in a new deal between the Greek government and Microsoft.

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Elon Musk: Tesla boss sells $1.1bn of shares in carmaker

It comes days after he asked his Twitter followers whether he should sell 10% of his stake.

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Uber sued by Justice Department for overcharging disabled people

The Justice Department says Uber's 'wait time' fees discriminate against people with disabilities.

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Hack leaves fertility clinic medical data at risk

A private fertility clinic and a hospital are among those hit by a ransomware gang.

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Premier Property Lawyers: House sales halted by security breach

A conveyancing company says an IT "security incident" is delaying property transactions.

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Apple v Epic: Court denies delay on App Store changes

Apple has been denied a bid to delay making changes to its App Store as a result of a legal battle.

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Supreme Court blocks mass iPhone claim against Google

The claim sought damages for millions of iPhone users who were tracked by Google.

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TikTok school videos 'causing real distress'

Schools across Northern Ireland are targeted by fake accounts in which pupils rate their teachers.

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Bank of England takes next steps in digital money plan

The Bank and the Treasury to launch consultation on a UK central bank digital currency.

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Electric truck maker Rivian raises almost $12bn from share sale

Amazon-backed Rivian said it sold shares at $78 each, which was well above its target range.

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Peter Jackson sells visual effects firm for $1.6bn to Unity

New Zealand-based Weta Digital created the characters Gollum and Caesar in Planet of the Apes.

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Apple's original computer fetches $400,000 at US auction

The still functioning wood-cased Apple-1 was built by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs back in 1976.

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Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot

The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest.

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Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?

A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory?

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Google app finds pets' 'art doubles'

"Pet Portraits" matches photos of pets to works of art.

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Robinhood trading app hit by data breach affecting seven million

The popular US trading app suffered a social-engineering attack that compromised user details.

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Thousands of UK phone boxes to be saved from closure

About 5,000 phone boxes around the UK will be kept open if they fulfil certain criteria, says Ofcom.

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Rwanda goes electric with locally made motorbikes

Rwanda's Ampersand wants motorbike taxi drivers to switch from petrol to electric.

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REvil: Day of reckoning for notorious cyber gang

A global police operation has dealt a major blow to one of the most prolific cyber gangs in history.

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Fishing gear seller caught in hacker's net

Fishing gear seller Angling Direct is taken offline by hackers - and redirected to an adult site.

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TikTok: Missing girl found after using viral call for help sign

The hand gesture asking for help led to the rescue of a missing teenager in the USA.

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Twitter poll calls on Elon Musk to sell 10% stake in Tesla

The Tesla boss had promised to honour the outcome of the poll, whichever way it went.

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Instagram: A blessing or a curse?

As Instagram faces scrutiny, five people share their experiences on the social network.

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Zuckerberg's metaverse: Lessons from Second Life

What can the internet's original virtual world teach us about Meta's vision of the future?

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US offers $10m bounty for Colonial Pipeline hackers

The DarkSide ransomware attack led to a major US fuel pipeline being taken offline.

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Instagram post previews to return on Twitter

The feature was removed shortly after Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012.

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Twitch adds animal livestreams category and other tech news

Chris Fox looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.

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New York's next mayor wants to be paid in Bitcoin

Newly elected mayor Eric Adams says he'd like his first three pay checks in the cryptocurrency.

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New ways into the lucrative world of data science

How new software is aiding people from diverse backgrounds forge careers in the data science sector.

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Nintendo warns chip shortage will hit Switch sales

Game giant says it will sell 1.5 million fewer units than predicted, due to semiconductor shortage.

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EA says NFTs are part of the future of games industry

Publisher hints it is looking at NFTs and blockchain in its sports games.

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Microsoft's Brad Smith outlines sustainability plans at COP26

Brad Smith explains how the company will reduce emissions - and how it can help others do the same.

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Climate change: Facebook fails to flag denial, study finds

Researchers tracked thousands of posts denying climate change - and only 8% were marked as misinformation.

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The wood-based alternatives to plastic bags and containers

Lara Lewington looks at the non-plastic products which could become alternative storage solutions.

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Facebook's metaverse plans labelled as 'dystopian' and 'a bad idea'

Roger McNamee, an early Facebook investor, says it "should not be allowed" to build the metaverse.

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Sarah Jayne Dunn: Hollyoaks star axed over Only Fans photos

Sarah Jayne Dunn, who plays Mandy in the TV soap, refused to stop offering photo subscriptions.

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NSO Group: Israeli spyware company added to US trade blacklist

NSO Group, which makes the Pegasus spyware, acted against US interests, officials say.

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Database firm Clearview AI told to remove photos taken in Australia

Clearview AI is told to delete relevant photos from its records as they breach Australia's privacy laws.

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Labour Party members' data hit by cyber incident

The UK's information watchdog and National Cyber Security Centre are both looking into the breach.

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Cyberflashing: Sending unwanted graphic nudes 'should be a standalone crime'

Amending the law would help stop people sending unwanted graphic nudes to others, campaigners say.

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Microsoft Teams adds 3D avatars as it lays out metaverse ambitions

Microsoft wants to remove the need to have a webcam with its 3D avatars for Teams.

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Chip crisis: Christmas shoppers face disappointment, Arm boss warns

The unprecedented chip shortage means many won't get the presents they want for Christmas.

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Twitch streamer loses work because of her Squid Game name

The Twitch streamer, whose online handle is the same as the Netflix show's name, has received online abuse.

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Revealed: The Cryptoqueen's £13.5m London penthouse

The story of cryptocurrency scammer Dr Ruja Ignatova's London flat - and how her purchase was concealed.

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Facebook to end use of facial recognition software

Facebook will now delete the "facial recognition templates" of more than one billion people.

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Netflix launches first games on smartphones

The streaming giant is launching five Android games for subscribers in its first foray into gaming.

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COP26: Leaders agree global plan to boost green technology

Countries that will sign the pledge cover more than 70% of the world's economy.

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Clegg: Facebook is mainly 'barbecues and bar mitzvahs'

Vice-president of global content has been answering criticism of Facebook at this year's Web Summit.

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Yahoo pulls out of China over 'challenging' business conditions

The US giant follows other Western tech firms out of a country that is tightening its regulations.

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Tesla opens its chargers to other electric cars

A pilot scheme in the Netherlands is intended to pave the way for large-scale global expansion.

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Elon Musk says Tesla has not signed deal with Hertz

Last week, Tesla's market value surged over $1 trillion after the rental car firm said it had ordered 100,000 cars.

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Nicaragua accused of running internet troll farm

Facebook parent firm Meta removes hundreds of fake accounts said to be part of a disinformation campaign.

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Squid Game crypto token collapses in apparent scam

Inspired by the hugely popular Netflix series Squid Game, the tokens had rocketed in value.

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Why Africa urgently needs its own genetic library

Genetically profiling three million Africans could be key for better healthcare, argue scientists.

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Roblox CEO apologies after three-day blackout

Roblox was back online on Sunday evening, after an outage that began on Thursday.

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Sky Glass users complain of technical issues

The company will release a software update this week to address the problems.

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Chinese version of Fortnite to close

Epic Games has not explained the decision to end the game in China.

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Can we stomach the latest emerging food innovations?

Our growing appetite for novel food tech - from lab grown meat to nano-packaging.

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Wikipedia in Chinese editing war of words

A ban on some pro-Beijing "editors" may lead to bias in the online encyclopaedia, some people fear.

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The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album.

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Facebook's metamorphosis - will it work?

Will Mark Zuckerberg's bet on a new name and the metaverse succeed?

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The moment Facebook became Meta

Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today.

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Gigabit broadband: Half-a-million rural homes to get boost

The government aims to plug rural areas into the most "reliable connections available".

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Facebook: We are putting safety before profits

Facebook Vice President says Meta is about making sure people feel good about using their services.

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Location data collection firm admits privacy breach

Huq says two apps it collects data from did not seek correct consent from users.

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Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers

The social media giant joins a number of companies that have encountered translation blunders.

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Robo-boat sails on an Amsterdam canal and other tech news

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

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UK’s electric Arrival promises greener deliveries

A modular design lets vehicles carry the batteries needed for expected trips, avoiding extra weight.

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Inside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm

BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots.

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Why the vending machine is making a comeback

From milkshakes to pizzas, new vending machines are selling an expanding range of products.

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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

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Chinese payment-terminal company searched by FBI

Pax Technology is a major provider of payment terminals worldwide.

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Arm-Nvidia: Europe investigates chip-designer sale

Regulators have "serious doubts" about the technology giant's $40bn takeover of British company Arm.

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Pikmin Bloom: Why Pokémon Go creators are working with Nintendo again

New game wants to encourage people to get walking, again, but this time planting virtual flowers.

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Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations

Tuesday's attack crippled a system that lets motorists buy subsidised petrol, causing long queues.

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Whistleblower: Facebook's response to child abuse 'inadequate'

Another anonymous Facebook employee has detailed how the firm allegedly handles child abuse images.

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Start-up launches £495,000 hoverbike in Japan

The Tokyo-based company hopes the vehicle will rival the popularity of supercars.

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Tech giants try distancing themselves from Facebook

TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube are facing claims they are failing to protect children.

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Broken tech: What is the right to repair?

Calls to allow consumers to be able to choose who fixes their products is a growing movement.

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Novara Media has YouTube channel briefly deleted

The reinstatement of the left-wing outlet is the second U-turn over removing political content this month.

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Ministers face High Court battle over WhatsApp use

Campaigners are seeking a crack down on ministers' use of private emails and auto-deleting messages.

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Cyber-attack hits UK internet phone providers

Several companies have been targeted in recent weeks, according to an industry body.

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Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal

The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents.

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Tesla surpasses $1 trillion valuation after Hertz order

The electric carmaker becomes the fifth such company to reach the milestone after its shares rise 12%.

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Facebook: 'Financial interest to create a safe environment'

Facebook's vice-president of content policy, Monika Bickert, spoke to the BBC about the site.

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Frances Haugen tells MPs: 'Facebook makes hate worse'

The former Facebook employee gives evidence to MPs amid fresh revelations about the company.

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Pixel 6: Hands-on with Google's 'magic eraser' phone

Google says its latest smartphone can erase unwanted objects and people from photographs.

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Tesla withdraws self-driving beta over software issues

Elon Musk says Tesla is rolling back its latest self-driving car software after a series of issues.

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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen faces UK Parliament

Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, is appearing before MPs working on online safety.

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Schools pause facial recognition lunch plans

Nine schools in Scotland had planned to allow pupils to pay for their meals using the technology.

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Digicel Pacific: Australia's Telstra buys Pacific firm 'to block China'

The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture.

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Molly Russell's father meets Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen

Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.

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Tesco website and app back up after hack attempt

Shoppers had been locked out of the supermarket's website following an outage that began on Saturday.

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Ofcom orders phone networks to block foreign scam calls

UK networks agree to block almost all internet calls coming from abroad if they pretend to be UK numbers.

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Is internet addiction a growing problem?

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable.

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Climate change: How technology is helping cities tackle climate disasters

Cities are under threat from floods, forest fires and other disasters - how is tech helping with emergency responses?

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Twitter says Online Safety Bill needs more clarity

The government says it will tackle extreme posts but Twitter warns Ofcom will be "muddling through".

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Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?

As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.

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Twitter's algorithm favours right-leaning politics, research finds

The social-media giant has found tweets from parties on the political right are "amplified" more.

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Robo-cat waiters come to restaurant chain and other news

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

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Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York

Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm.

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How to plug the UK into desert sunshine

One company plans to build the world's longest electricity cable to connect Morocco to the UK.

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Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards

Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools.

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British entrepreneur sells company to Twitter

Nick D'Aloisio previously sold an app to Yahoo when he was only 17 years old.

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Trump to launch new social media platform TRUTH Social

The former US president was banned from Twitter and Facebook following the US Capitol riots.

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Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI

Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol.

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Nearly 45 million received scam calls in three months, Ofcom says

Almost a million people in the UK were misled by calls or messages over the summer.

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Activision Blizzard: More than 20 staff leave after harassment claims

The video games giant is attempting to repair its reputation following a series of lawsuits.

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Facebook fined a record £50m by UK competition watchdog

The CMA says the social media giant, which also may be changing its name, deliberately broke rules.

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UK to turn old phones into gold

The Royal Mint plans to recycle gold and precious metals from old phones and laptops.

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Facebook settles US worker discrimination claims

The tech giant will pay $14.5m to settle claims it routinely hired foreign instead of US workers.

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Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up

The streaming giant added 4.4 million new users in the third quarter as foreign language shows continued to fly.

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Rats take down Devon broadband

About 1,800 Openreach customers are affected by the outage in North Devon.

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DNA: How genes could affect our mind and body

Decode Genetics is researching how genetics shape our bodies, our minds and our personalities.

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Can Online Safety Bill tackle social media abuse of MPs?

After Sir David Amess' death, we look at the detail of the Online Safety Bill and what measures it offers.

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Google's Pixel 6 processor brings AI photo features

New AI features such as "magic" photo editing and on-device voice processing come with the new chip.

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Discovery Tour Viking Age: Can video games teach history?

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has been adapted for use in schools for teaching about the Vikings.

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Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos

A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn.

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Schools warned over facial recognition systems

Biometric data is being used by some schools to allow pupils to make contactless lunch payments.

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Apple unveils new computer chips amid shortage

The new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips expand the firm's use of silicon it has designed.

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The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour

New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough.

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos 'may have lied to Congress'

Top lawmakers say Mr Bezos and other Amazon executives may have misled them about the firm's business practices.

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Facebook denies weak performance on hateful content

The firm responds to stories in the Wall Street Journal about its content moderation.

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I get abuse and threats online - why can't it be stopped?

Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, government and social media sites doing more to stop it?

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Can driving data help make our roads safer?

Sensors in cars and on lampposts are used to spot erratic driving and locate dangerous hotspots.

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Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet.

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You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years

Firms are racing to bring flying taxis and the mini-airports they need into service.

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Apparently, it's the next big thing. What is the metaverse?

What does it mean, and what have Facebook and Fortnite got to do with it?

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Microsoft Chief Digital Officer tops Powerlist

The Powerlist 2022 recognises the most powerful people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the UK.

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Self-driving Waymo cars clog up dead-end San Francisco street

Waymo says its automated vehicles are following traffic orders when they enter the dead-end street.

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Sunderland University cyber-attack fix date unknown

Officials say they "just do not know" when online services at Sunderland University will be fixed.

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Sea-like robots float at Tate Modern and other tech news

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

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Apple takes down Koran app in China

The popular Islamic app was removed in the country, after an official request.

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YouTube U-turns over David Davis vaccination passports clip after protest

The site says "sometimes we make the wrong call" after being accused of attacking free speech.

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Super-sized wind turbine race happening ‘too quickly’

Huge wind turbines are pushing the limits of what ports and installation vessels can handle.

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Facebook helps AI take a first-person view of life

It hopes artificial intelligence may one day tell you where on earth you've put your keys.

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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead.

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Climate change in India: Teen inventor's solar-powered ironing cart

India's ironing vendors use charcoal as fuel, but Vinisha Umashankar's cart harnesses the Sun's energy.

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Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras

The Amazon devices were found to invade privacy and break data laws in a landmark UK case.

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Bitcoin: Bank deputy calls for urgent crypto regulation

The Bank of England's Sir Jon Cunliffe raises concerns about the financial stability risk of cryptocurrencies.

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NHS Covid pass app suffers outage

The app widely used to prove vaccination status for travel suffered an outage Wednesday.

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US leads Bitcoin mining as China ban takes effect

Research shows the US taking the top spot for global mining following a crackdown in China.

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Should our DNA dictate what we eat?

Companies are offering dietary advice based on customers’ propensity for certain heath conditions.

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Sunderland University cyber attack causes extensive IT problems

Sunderland University's website, IT and phones are down but teaching will continue if possible.

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Legal challenge to ‘government by WhatsApp’

Campaigners secure judicial review of rules that order ministers and officials to delete instant message chats.

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Apple shares drop on reports of iPhone 13 chip shortage

Bloomberg reported that Apple could produce up to 10 million fewer iPhones due to the chip shortage.

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Magic Leap reveals new AR headset and fresh funding

The firm secures an extra $500m in funding from investors as it announces a new headset.

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UK cyber head says Russia responsible for 'devastating' ransomware attacks

UK security agencies say most of these attacks on the UK come from cyber criminals in Russia.

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Why does the internet keep breaking?

Outages of Facebook and its family of apps now lead to significant disruption for firms worldwide

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Google gives security keys to 10,000 high-risk users

It follows warnings to users targeted by state-sponsored hackers, and expanded two-step security.

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Silenced no more: A new era of tech whistleblowing?

Frances Haugen's Facebook leaks and the new Silenced No More Act may help others to come forward.

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Star Trek's William Shatner on his plan to boldly go into space

The actor - who plays Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series - is set to go into space for real.

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Facebook whistleblower to appear before UK Parliament

Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen will appear before MPs looking into regulating big technology.

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The plant with seeds that can grow meat

In an Icelandic greenhouse barley is being grown which could help produce meat without animals.

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The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress

Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance.

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On patrol with a real-life Robocop

Police are using a robot to fight crime in Los Angeles.

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Facebook apologises as services including Instagram hit again

The new outage comes just days after Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp were down for nearly six hours.

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Facebook to act on illegal sale of Amazon rainforest

The social network changes its policy following a BBC investigation.

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Google, Youtube ban ads on climate misinformation

The company says it will prohibit monetizing content which contradicts the science on climate change.

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Samsung apologises for Russian app download error

The firm said a message sent to UK users saying Russian software had been installed was a mistake.

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Legal action over alleged Uber facial verification bias

Two unions allege the system used to check drivers' identity works less well for darker skin tones.

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Robot arm finds lost items and other tech news stories

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths

Luis von Ahn, chief executive of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app.

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Tesla: Elon Musk says company headquarters will move to Texas

Elon Musk announces that the most valuable car company in the world is moving away from California.

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How tech could help spot disasters before they happen

How technology could help the insurance industry spot potential disasters before they occur.

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How the semiconductor shortage could be a problem for you

Intel is making an effort to combat the global semiconductor shortage at their new site in Arizona.

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Sky launches streaming TV with no satellite dish

By ditching the satellite and the need for a set-top box, the offering will shake up the market.

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Twitch blames server error for massive data leak

The livestreaming site says a mistake exposed its data to a malicious third party on the internet.

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Intel not considering UK chip factory after Brexit

Boss Pat Gelsinger said the chip-maker would "absolutely" have considered the UK if it was part of the EU.

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Whistleblower breaks Facebook secrecy wall, MP says

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will soon give evidence to a parliamentary committee.

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Twitch reportedly suffers massive data leak

Documents, shared in online forums appear to show records of payments made to streamers.

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Facebook harms children and weakens democracy: ex-employee

Mark Zuckerberg denies claims, heard in the US Senate, that Facebook puts profits before people.

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How remote flying of drones will transform the future

BBC Click's Paul Carter look at the technology allowing drones to be piloted from miles away.

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Amazon opens first UK non-food store

The Amazon 4-star shop in Kent will sell a range of products which are bestsellers on its website.

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Ofcom lays out new rules for TikTok and Twitch

Video-sharing platforms have a legal duty to enforce strict rules - or be fined or even suspended.

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'The buck stops with Mark' - whistleblower blasts Facebook's aversion

Frances Haugen said Facebook researched youth addiction, yet did not act, in order to save profits.

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Facebook 'prioritises safety above profit'

The company rejects claims, made by an ex-employee to US Congress, that its products harm children.

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Facebook and Instagram outage: How did it affect influencers?

Influencers react to Monday's social media outage.

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What happened to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram?

Facebook has apologised after it stopped working for users around the world for several hours.

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Facebook down: Zuckerberg apologises for six-hour outage

Billions of users were affected by the outage - which also took down Whatsapp, Messenger and Instagram.

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Should you date someone based on their music taste?

Finding love through music, the app matching-up couples based on their 'emotional profiles'.

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Microalgae: Could it become a food of the future?

In a site near Reykjavik, geothermal energy is being used to create products rich in protein.

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Windows 11 launches with redesigned start menu

Microsoft's latest operating system is being offered as a free upgrade from Tuesday.

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Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram suffer outage

Social media sites owned by Facebook were knocked offline on Monday, tracking sites showed.

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Making Facebook safer means less money - whistleblower

Frances Haugen tells CBS that changing the algorithm would mean people spending less time on the site.

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Frances Haugen: Facebook whistleblower reveals identity

Facebook ex-product manager Frances Haugen says the company prioritises "growth over safety".

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The classic cars being converted to electric vehicles

Historic cars are being retrofitted with recycled electric motors and batteries.

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Ofcom approves Openreach fibre price cuts, angering rivals

Independent fibre providers warn that the reduction in price could harm investment and competition.

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DeepMind faces legal action over NHS data use

A law firm is bringing the action on behalf of 1.6 million patients at the Royal Free NHS Trust.

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Lime fights back against QR code snatchers

The company says vandals have been peeling off QR codes to render its vehicles useless.

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Click News: A round-up of the best tech stories

LJ Rich looks at the week’s technology news including a cryptocurrency trading hamster.

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Clean energy from the fastest moving objects on earth

Why fusion promises clean unlimited energy and one firm hopes to spark it with high-speed collisions.

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Facebook grilled over mental-health impact on kids

Facebook's global head of safety, Antigone Davis, testifies to the US Senate, about child protection.

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'Google' is most searched word on Bing, Google says

Google tells an EU court the number-one search on its biggest rival is for Google.

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Petrol shortage: Waze uses push notifications to track fuel stocks

Waze is using push notifications to ask for data on fuel supplies to notify others.

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AI can predict if it will rain in two hours' time

The forecasting system can predict the weather with about 89% accuracy.

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Aquarium’s fish-spotting app offers marine life insight

Dubai’s Lost Chambers Aquarium app tells users about conservation projects and endangered status.

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Researchers find Apple Pay, Visa contactless hack

An attacker could bypass the iPhone lock screen and make large payments above the contactless limit.

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British firm claims quantum-computing breakthrough

Two companies are hoping to move the quantum industry in two different directions.

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Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels

RT’s German channels were deleted by YouTube for breaching its Covid misinformation policy.

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Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill

Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks.

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CEO Secrets: Don't fire staff for making mistakes

Tech firm CEO Jeff Lawson warns bosses not to make hasty judgements about their employees.

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Amazon announces Astro the home robot

Astro can patrol the home when you're not there, or be remotely controlled.

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Cryptocurrency expert admits aiding North Korea

The US Department of Justice says he "jeopardised the national security of the United States".

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Microsoft says failed TikTok acquisition was 'strangest thing'

Satya Nadella reveals details about the Microsoft TikTok deal that never was.

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Activision settles $18m workplace discrimination case

The gaming giant settles one of several legal cases involving sexual harassment and discrimination.

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Genshin Impact anniversary: 'Unheard of for a game like this to be so successful'

The Chinese game made a $1 billion in it's first six months from microtransactions.

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Broadband switching to be made faster and easier under new rules

Switching from one tech to another will no longer require long phone calls to several companies.

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Robot squash coach could aid player’s performance

With the aid of sensors in the player’s racket, the humanoid gives feedback during training.

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Ford announces $11.4bn investment in electric vehicle plants

The US carmaker vows to "lead America's shift to electric vehicles" with largest ever factory.

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The race to replace persistent chemicals in our homes

Why widely-used PFAS coatings found on objects like frying pans and raincoats are in the spotlight.

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Instagram for kids paused after backlash

Facebook delays its child-friendly Instagram version to do more work with concerned parents.

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Mr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors

Can a hamster trading cryptocurrency beat human investors in the stock market? Mr Goxx can.

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Facebook Files: 5 things leaked documents reveal

Leaked documents appear to present a new problem for Facebook - employee discontent.

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The self-sustaining house on wheels and other news

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

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China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal

Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says.

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Chris Pratt, Jack Black to star in new Super Mario Bros movie

Chris Pratt will be playing Mario with Charlie Day as his sibling Luigi.

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Spying concerns fuel the market for more secure tech

Revelations about spyware have spurred interest in more secure phones and software.

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Apple bans Fortnite from App Store during Epic Games legal battle

The game won't be available on iPhones or other Apple devices until its legal battle with Epic Games ends.

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AI cannot be the inventor of a patent, appeals court rules

"Only a person can have rights. A machine cannot," one of the judges wrote.

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EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging port.

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Apple threatened Facebook ban over slavery posts on Instagram

The media giant warned it would take Facebook products out of its App Store.

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Vauxhall Motors plans Luton job losses amid chip crisis

The Unite union says it will "do everything in our power to mitigate or prevent" job losses.

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'Side-eying Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT

The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction.

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Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate

Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation.

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Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones

The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models.

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NFT-based fantasy football card firm raises $680m

But some fans question if crypto-assets and football are a good mix.

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How 'nerd' culture powered through the pandemic

Meet the online content creators beating the odds to build successful careers from their passions.

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Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste

Waste from the cryptocurrency process is similar to that from IT equipment somewhere like the Netherlands.

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China: Children given daily time limit on Douyin - its version of TikTok

Douyin users aged under 14 will be limited to 40 minutes a day on the platform.

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Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?

A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain.

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Should schools retain online parents' evenings?

Parents and teachers seem to agree it is the number one innovation worth keeping post-lockdown.

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The AI body scanner detecting skin cancer and other news

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

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High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X.

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Mosquitoes 'vacuumed up' by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos.

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The big problem of building waste and how to tackle it

How better technology and regulation could cut the waste generated by the construction industry.

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Sir Clive Sinclair: Computing pioneer dies aged 81

The inventor, entrepreneur and ZX Spectrum pioneer died at his London home following a long illness.

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Sir Clive Sinclair: Tireless inventor ahead of his time

The prolific innovator invented the pocket calculator and the ill-fated Sinclair C5 electric car.

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File-sharing crackdowns from lawyers and police

Piracy is once again in spotlight as rights holders threaten legal action for illegal streaming.

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OpenSea admits insider trading of NFTs it promoted

An employee was accused of buying digital art that would later be promoted on the homepage.

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Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans

The infiltration threatened the "very foundations of Wikipedia", BBC News is told.

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Bitcoin protests in El Salvador against cryptocurrency as legal tender

The demonstrators burn Bitcoin machines, a week after the cryptocurrency became legal tender.

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Microsoft's passwordless plans lets users switch to app-based login

Microsoft says users can delete all passwords from their accounts and use a different login system.

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Deathloop reviews: 'Ingenious' shooter is a contender for game of the year

The action thriller, which takes place in a time loop, delights critics as it debuts on Playstation 5.

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Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE

The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world.

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Firms fined over 'frustrating' nuisance messages

We Buy Any Car, Saga and Sports Direct are fined for sending millions of nuisance messages.

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TikTok faces privacy investigations by EU watchdog

The Irish regulator says it is looking at how TikTok handles children's data - and where it goes.

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Facebook under fire over secret teen research

It had evidence Instagram was a harmful place for young people - but failed to share its findings.

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'Massive' transatlantic data cable landed on beach in Bude

The new 7,000km-long internet cable connecting the UK and US has been brought ashore in Cornwall.

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Canva: Australian online design platform valued at $40bn

The online design platform has become one of the most valuable private firms in the world.

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TikTok: Social media giant to roll out support for users' mental health

The move comes as Instagram is facing fresh scrutiny over its impact on young people's wellbeing.

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Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video

The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically.

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Israel-Palestinian Facebook posts need 'bias' review

One of the recommendations from the Facebook Oversight Board after ruling on one such post.

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Why Iceland’s volcanoes may aid future Mars exploration

Scientists are using the country to test drone tech that could one day explore the planet's terrain.

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Apple rushes to block 'zero-click' iPhone spyware

The flaw allows hackers to access devices even if users do not click on a link or file.

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Why even giant ships can't solve the shipping crisis

A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas.

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Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency

A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says.

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