The alerts ask people to test or self-isolate after contact with someone who had a positive result.
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Friday, December 31, 2021
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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Thursday, December 30, 2021
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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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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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Monday, December 27, 2021
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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Friday, December 24, 2021
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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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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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Monday, December 20, 2021
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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Sunday, December 19, 2021
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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Saturday, December 18, 2021
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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Friday, December 17, 2021
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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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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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Monday, December 13, 2021
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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Sunday, December 12, 2021
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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Saturday, December 11, 2021
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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Friday, December 10, 2021
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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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
'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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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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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Monday, December 6, 2021
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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Sunday, December 5, 2021
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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Friday, December 3, 2021
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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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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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