Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text
Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XGGA9g
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Social media: Church of England unveils online guidelines
Social media has "downsides" but also helps to "share the good news of Jesus Christ", the Church says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XcO3J4
NSA Improperly Collected U.S. Phone Records a Second Time
NSA Improperly Collected U.S. Phone Records a Second Time 398 by echevil
Infinite loop in macOS Night Shift in the summer near the Arctic Circle
Infinite loop in macOS Night Shift in the summer near the Arctic Circle 555 by guessmyname
How apps power Hong Kong's 'leaderless' protests
Huge group chats with real-time voting let demonstrators decide what steps to take next. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XEoYe7
Trump lets US firms sell tech to Huawei
The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XgdKgp
Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters
Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RIFYL5
Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults
Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZWN29M
Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion
Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FH74gF
NASA plans to launch a spacecraft to Titan
NASA plans to launch a spacecraft to Titan 395 by the-enemy
South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'
These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JbVqLD
Temperatures in France cross 45°C threshold for first time since records began
Temperatures in France cross 45°C threshold for first time since records began 381 by reddotX
Jack'd gay dating app in payout over leaked nude photos
A security flaw in Jack'd left private intimate photos publicly exposed on the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XfuMeS
US military is a bigger polluter than as many as 140 countries
US military is a bigger polluter than as many as 140 countries 378 by zerogvt
Apple to Manufacture New Mac Pro Computer in China Instead of U.S.
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NhoZRl
Apple buys autonomous driving company Drive.ai
Apple buys autonomous driving company Drive.ai 437 by Deimorz
'Terrifying' app that can undress women taken offline
Furore brings shutdown of app that used artificial intelligence to make convincing nudes of clothed women. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YrQHMx
The Week in Tech: Can You Put a Price on Your Personal Data?
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J9lB5L
Five Jony Ive designs you probably don't know
Jony Ive famously designed some of Apple's best-selling products - but he has other strings to his bow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X4NcKo
Dragonfly: Drone helicopter to fly on Saturn's moon, Titan
Nasa will fly a $1bn drone helicopter on Saturn's moon, Titan, in the 2030s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ja6w3U
Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines after power spike
Large racks of the computers constantly mining Bitcoin have led to a spike in electricity consumption. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xg1Eoh
As Trump and Xi Talk Trade, Huawei Will Loom Large
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Yld3PE
Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world
It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NfEj0F
Facebook Did Not Address Hacking Attack on Popular Grief Support Page for Weeks, Moderators Say
By NEIL VIGDOR and LAURA M. HOLSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jei464
Jony Ive to form independent design company with Apple as client
Jony Ive to form independent design company with Apple as client 476 by briandear
Electric car could cover 450 miles and other news
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XFfEGQ
AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world
Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RL8bko
iPhone designer Jony Ive to leave Apple
Sir Jonathan Ive to leave Apple after two decades as its chief designer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XCAd6S
Jony Ive, Apple’s Head of Design, Is Leaving the Company
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZTQxxI
Trade War Has Damaged U.S. Chip Industry in Ways a Deal May Never Fix
By DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J9U1VT
Twitter to Label Abusive Tweets From Political Leaders
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RKQIsk
Twitter will hide rule-breaking politicians' tweets
Twitter tries a new way to handle politicians who break its rules but are too newsworthy to ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RET77M
Wolfenstein: Youngblood - Nazi images shown in first for Germany
Before now, games released in Germany have not shown swastikas or referenced Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IT0IwP
How 'filthy rich' alter egos can protect your privacy
Instead of blocking ads, the anti-ad tracking system uses 100 tabs to disguise personal profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XaHprC
Reddit places pro-Donald-Trump forum in quarantine
The discussion platform says it made the move after threats of violence against the police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31YjZ7h
FAA Finds New Risk on 737 Max, Orders Boeing to Make Changes
FAA Finds New Risk on 737 Max, Orders Boeing to Make Changes 456 by dboreham
Russia denies role in Israeli airport GPS jamming
Aircraft have been forced to use alternative navigation systems to land at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YdW6X3
'Shocking' fake takeaway sold on Uber Eats
A BBC News team set up a fake takeaway restaurant on Uber Eats and started selling burgers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FBfXZb
Brave Improves Its Ad-Blocker Performance with New Engine in Rust
Brave Improves Its Ad-Blocker Performance with New Engine in Rust 474 by teovoinea
Would You Pay $30 a Month to Check Your Email?
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Xhj0kh
Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return
Regulators uncover a new issue with the troubled aircraft that could delay its return to service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X3iEIP
Denver drivers followed Google's detour down a dirt road
Denver drivers rushing to the airport took a GPS detour to avoid an hour-long traffic delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZViqpb
Facebook boss admits 'mistake' in handling of Pelosi clip
Facebook's system took too long to flag a doctored video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, its CEO says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J819lB
Why is Stack Overflow trying to start audio?
Why is Stack Overflow trying to start audio? 600 by iokanuon
Google and the University of Chicago Are Sued Over Data Sharing
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IP6xLu
Etika, a YouTube Personality, Is Mourned by Fans
By CHRISTINE HAUSER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZMRdon
Calgary student has been studying decibel levels in hand dryers since age nine
Calgary student has been studying decibel levels in hand dryers since age nine 526 by prostoalex
For a TV Editor, 500 New Shows a Year Require a Fresh Script
By JEREMY EGNER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J6xdGG
US meteorologists worried over 5G roll-out
Weather forecasters think parts of the 5G network could interfere with meteorology communications. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YelI6v
US Huawei supplier resumes some shipments
Chipmaker Micron has restarted some shipments to Huawei despite US sanctions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XaQbpu
Second US town pays up to ransomware hackers
Lake City becomes the second Florida town in two weeks to pay up after a ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xeCMgQ
Buy Low-Tops, Sell High-Tops: A Sneaker Exchange Is Worth $1 Billion
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31WyKYz
A Comprehensive Guide to Taking Your Smartphone Abroad for Cheap
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xc5TkR
Chinese viewers watch webcast tour of tiny village museum
A live stream tour of a tiny museum open only one day a week attracts nearly half a million viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQuXdn
Trump Signs Executive Order Compelling Disclosure of Prices in Health Care
Trump Signs Executive Order Compelling Disclosure of Prices in Health Care 507 by harshreality
Regulators Have Doubts About Facebook Cryptocurrency. So Do Its Partners.
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2FAX7Bw
Robots 'to replace up to 20 million factory jobs' by 2030
A huge acceleration in the use of robots will affect jobs around the world, Oxford Economics says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZSLCNz
How I Got my $3500 Camera Kit Stolen on KitSplit
How I Got my $3500 Camera Kit Stolen on KitSplit 617 by danielfoster
U.S. Tech Companies Sidestep a Trump Ban, to Keep Selling to Huawei
By PAUL MOZUR and CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Y7UMVP
The insulin racket: why a drug made free 100 years ago is recently expensive
The insulin racket: why a drug made free 100 years ago is recently expensive 412 by wallace_f
Google city sparks fresh controversy
Plans for a digital city built "from the internet up" meet growing opposition in Toronto. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X99SOj
Facebook to identify French hate speech suspects
The deal between the French government and the tech giant is believed to be the first of its kind. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YaMHQl
Used car batteries may power football stadium lights
Refurbished batteries are already in use at stadiums in Norway and the Netherlands. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IIoo6X
Etika: Body found in search for missing YouTuber
The gamer, who went missing last week, had uploaded a video describing suicidal thoughts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RxZJ81
Global phone networks attacked by hackers
Attackers had power to shut networks down but chose to snoop on users instead. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X6WZ7i
Icelanders tire of disrespectful Instagram influencers
Locals are frustrated at a number of cases where influencers have been disrespectful at tourist sites. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xdq4Pa
Dutch emergency line hit by KPN telecoms outage
The four-hour disruption was the largest in years and the cause is still unclear. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xf7LsM
Cyber-bullying affects more girls than boys in Northern Ireland
A study indicates some children were mocked about their appearance and some were sent nude pictures. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xdYj9o
Changi Airport: Drones disrupt flights in Singapore
A rise in drone use has created growing security concerns for airports around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ycc582
Verizon and a BGP Optimizer Knocked Large Parts of the Internet Offline
Verizon and a BGP Optimizer Knocked Large Parts of the Internet Offline 480 by steveklabnik
I just had over a thousand Euros stolen and Revolut is siding with the thief
I just had over a thousand Euros stolen and Revolut is siding with the thief 621 by jstanley
'If you pay, you're fuelling global organised crime'
When malicious hackers disable a business and demand a ransom, why do many firms pay up? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X5PSMD
How E-Commerce Sites Manipulate You Into Buying Things You May Not Want
By JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Ya6war
Ask HN: What do you do with your Raspberry Pi?
Ask HN: What do you do with your Raspberry Pi? 509 by xylo
Sudan crisis: Internet restored - but only for lawyer
A lawyer, who won his case over a three-week blackout, is to return to court on behalf of other Sudanese. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X43cRL
League of Legends: Iran players say US sanctions have blocked the game
Iran gamers have reportedly received messages saying they can't play the game because of the US government. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FuCdUx
Missing YouTuber Etika's belongings found
The gamer, who has a strong following on YouTube, has now not been seen for five days. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31TFkPu
Amazon wins ‘.amazon’ domain name, aggravating South American region
Amazon wins ‘.amazon’ domain name, aggravating South American region 316 by thg
DJI, Facing Security Concerns, Plans Some Drone Assembly in U.S.
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2KCd3av
Presidential warnings 'easy' to spoof
Fake messages could cause widespread panic, the researchers who uncovered the flaws say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31TWGMe
Raspberry Pi used to steal data from Nasa lab
Lax security at a Nasa lab let a hacker lurk on the agency's network for almost a year, says report. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Fuy2b9
EE fined £100,000 for unlawful texts
The mobile network sent 2.5 million messages to customers about its app and handset upgrades. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WZhYV1
Facebook: Nick Clegg says 'no evidence' of Russian interference in Brexit vote
Sir Nick Clegg says Facebook found no "significant attempt" by outside forces to sway the 2016 vote. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IBc5cy
Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.
A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FureKH
A.I. May Not Take Your Job, but It Could Become Your Boss
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Y7nNRn
What Happens After Amazon’s Domination Is Complete? Its Bookstore Offers Clues
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2L4AgSm
5 Lessons From Microsoft’s Antitrust Woes, by People Who Lived It
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2L4yMaK
Slack: Why is this loss-making tech firm worth $20bn?
The messaging app has investors piling in on hopes it can replace email for workplace communication. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ix9sIT
Show HN: A job board for companies fighting ageism in tech
Show HN: A job board for companies fighting ageism in tech 342 by leonagano
SSH gets protection against side-channel attacks
SSH gets protection against side-channel attacks 416 by throw0101a
Swedish Couple Builds Greenhouse Around Home
Swedish Couple Builds Greenhouse Around Home 360 by rmason
Information is like snacks, money, and drugs to the brain
Information is like snacks, money, and drugs to the brain 344 by EndXA
X-Prize winner: Children are not a product
The winner of Elon Musk's global learning award warns that children's data should be protected. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WUrXLb
Gmail confidential mode is not secure or private
Gmail confidential mode is not secure or private 273 by rahuldottech
Walmart Pleads Guilty After a Decade of Bribes
Walmart Pleads Guilty After a Decade of Bribes 278 by rrego
Forget monoliths vs. microservices: cognitive load is what matters
Forget monoliths vs. microservices: cognitive load is what matters 400 by fancyfish
Ask HN: What are the signs that you have a great manager?
Ask HN: What are the signs that you have a great manager? 527 by rahulskn86
Computer Science Research Gender Gap Won’t Close for 100 Years
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ZGsOky
The Week in Tech: Facebook’s Crypto Dream Faces Deep Mistrust
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2L5V5wx
'It's surreal': 80-year-old Ted tries virtual reality for first time
Pensioner Ted Waight gives his verdict on a sell-out immersive virtual reality exhibit which is about to begin a global tour. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IWZ5Nu
Florida town pays $600,000 virus ransom
Computers for Riviera Beach have been locked up for more than three weeks following the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2x97xn4
Walmart uses AI cameras to spot thieves
The supermarket uses image recognition tech at checkouts to detect when items have not been scanned. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ItQAu4
Robot taught to 'feel' objects by sight and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KuvnCw
Open-sourcing Sorbet: a fast, powerful type checker for Ruby
Open-sourcing Sorbet: a fast, powerful type checker for Ruby 497 by abhorrence
Apple warns Trump that more China tariffs will help rivals
Apple says US plans to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt its "global competitiveness". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WZdDWH
The plane that can fly 600 miles on batteries alone
The Israeli firm Eviation unveils a plane which can travel over 600 miles on battery power alone. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FlA1yu
Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us
Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2x6jjyu
Support for right-to-repair laws slowly grows
Support for right-to-repair laws slowly grows 303 by headalgorithm
Slack Stock Soars as Messaging Company Goes Public
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2IuV4Ro
Slack Stock Soars as Messaging Company Goes Public
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Fmssrr
Messaging app Slack becomes latest blockbuster tech flotation
The messaging app firm, valued between $15-$17bn, has taken an unusual route to the stock market. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2L4pcoq
Loot boxes aren't gambling, says EA
A spokesperson for the company says the system is "quite ethical" and something gamers enjoy. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IWMSIv
To Take Down Big Tech, They First Need to Reinvent the Law
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LbbEaL
Watch Dogs at E3: We want players to find value in other people
The maker of Watch Dogs: Legion wants it to help players “think differently about the person next to you”. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KZPrvZ
Use YouTube to improve your English pronunciation
Use YouTube to improve your English pronunciation 505 by interweb
Online pornography checks for under-18s 'face new delay'
Changes aimed at stopping under-18s viewing explicit content were due to come into force next month. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MYgsme
A Janitor at Frito-Lay Invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
A Janitor at Frito-Lay Invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos 432 by andygcook
F.T.C. Said to Be Investigating YouTube Over Child Privacy Claims
By CECILIA KANG and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WPaUim
Facebook Cryptocurrency Plan Faces Opposition in France
Facebook Cryptocurrency Plan Faces Opposition in France 392 by velcro
Fortnite makers grilled by MPs over game safety
MPs ask whether Epic Games does enough to prevent users spending too much time or money on the game. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MWKGWB
Unseen 9/11 photos bought at house clearance sale
The images were stored on CD Roms bought at a house clearance sale. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WSSVmm
Facebook moderators break NDAs to describe grim working conditions
Facebook moderators break NDAs to describe grim working conditions 438 by notinversed
Browsing LinkedIn and Instagram to Put Herself in Readers’ Shoes
By ANNA DUBENKO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2x60lrP
Facebook 'mysteriously locks out Hungarian users'
The social network has disabled a large number of accounts in error, according to reports. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31H61qv
Facebook urged to pause Libra crypto-currency project
A US lawmaker asks Facebook to wait before launching its digital currency, hours after it was announced. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WNg8Xa
China loses ground in top supercomputer list
There are slightly fewer Chinese machines, and some more US ones, in the list of top supercomputers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IonaNX
Gambling: Four ads banned from Looney Tunes app
The game - considered appealing to under 18s - gave players the chance to earn "gems" by viewing ads. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IqlXFR
Should we dislike the 'Like' button?
Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FheQxq
Things I learnt the hard way in thirty years of software development
Things I learnt the hard way in thirty years of software development 557 by pbowyer
Two potentially life-friendly planets found orbiting a nearby star
Two potentially life-friendly planets found orbiting a nearby star 385 by TuringTest
How LinkedIn exfiltrates extension data from the browser
How LinkedIn exfiltrates extension data from the browser 427 by asaasinator
Google Pledges $1 Billion to Ease Bay Area Housing Crisis
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2KX8NC1
Facebook reveals its cryptocurrency Libra to the world
Facebook reveals its cryptocurrency Libra to the world 408 by timcc50
Girl, 12, flooded with beauty ads on Instagram
The ads were displayed to the young user despite Instagram's policies saying some should not be shown to her. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2x718IZ
The CIA Spied on People Through Their Smart TVs, Leaked Documents Reveal (2017)
The CIA Spied on People Through Their Smart TVs, Leaked Documents Reveal (2017) 344 by sky_nox
US and Russia clash over power grid 'hack attacks'
Russia has countered attempts to hack into its infrastructure, says Kremlin spokesman. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Kl0L6k
How Libra Would Work for You
By NATHANIEL POPPER and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/31Eumgp
Facebook Plans Global Financial System Based on Cryptocurrency
By MIKE ISAAC and NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2IJgqck
Instagram boss Adam Mosseri: 'We can't solve bullying on our own'
The company's boss Adam Mosseri tells Radio 1 Newsbeat he wants Instagram to be "less pressurised". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xak2ix
Asian countries take a stand against the rich world’s plastic waste
Asian countries take a stand against the rich world’s plastic waste 343 by ilamont
Inside Heathrow's high-tech baggage system
Heathrow's luggage system handles 180,000 items per day. Tom Burridge takes a look inside. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48667833
How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud
In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IQxgWT
Data surveillance powers unlawfully wide, court told
Security services are invading people's privacy by "Hoovering up" communication data, a court hears. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IO4XIN
Carnival Cruises emits ten times more sulphur oxide than all of Europe’s cars
Carnival Cruises emits ten times more sulphur oxide than all of Europe’s cars 284 by perfunctory
Show HN: Slim – Build and run tiny VMs from Dockerfiles
Show HN: Slim – Build and run tiny VMs from Dockerfiles 387 by chrisparnin
Samsung TVs should be regularly virus-checked, the company says
The technology company tweeted its QLED-branded sets should be scanned once every few weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WOLbBU
Huawei smartphone sales hit amid US curbs
The founder of the Chinese telecoms giant says overseas sales of its mobile phones have sunk 40%. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Zsp7P8
Huawei Chief Predicts Sales Will Flatline After Trump Crackdown
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/31NvTRE
Romance fraud: Woman sent conman £40k despite suspicions
She warned her mother against the online scam - and then fell for it herself, ending up in debt. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2N12OP0
Hacker conference speaker axed over abortion views
Protests and a threatened boycott lead the Black Hat hacker conference to axe its keynote speaker. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MNSdH5
Instagram to make hacked account recovery easier
The photo platform is testing a new way to get back into hacked accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WPh9CZ
Boris Johnson's full fibre plan needs more detail says industry
Broadband providers say it will take more than money to achieve a "full fibre for all" by 2025 pledge. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Y0Ccz3
Mazda is purging touchscreens from its vehicles
Mazda is purging touchscreens from its vehicles 540 by meteor333
Porn trolling lawyer jailed for 14 years
A US lawyer who tricked people into paying for films he helped pirate gets a 14-year jail sentence. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WNcfkK
Huawei Chief Predicts Sales Will Flatline After Trump Crackdown
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2J0ajkn
Extinction Rebellion postpone Heathrow drone protest
Extinction Rebellion threatened to shut down the airport in a protest against its planned expansion. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MShqQZ
About 2M People Rally in Hong Kong Weekend Protests
About 2M People Rally in Hong Kong Weekend Protests 369 by y2kenny
Comparing the Same Project in Rust, Haskell, C++, Python, Scala and OCaml
Comparing the Same Project in Rust, Haskell, C++, Python, Scala and OCaml 470 by trishume
Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.
A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XQ8Z9A
Advice on Getting Better from an Accomplished Piano Player (2011)
Advice on Getting Better from an Accomplished Piano Player (2011) 433 by davesque
Game Builder: Create 3D games with friends, no experience required
Game Builder: Create 3D games with friends, no experience required 466 by sohkamyung
Amazon executive Werner Vogels on the ethics of facial recognition
Amazon executive Werner Vogels tells the BBC's Dave Lee that the firm is can not be held responsible for how its artificial intelligence technology is used. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31yo95R
Amazon’s Alexa boss Dave Limp on privacy concerns
Amazon’s head of Alexa, Dave Limp tells the BBC why his team is researching how to make the voice assistant understand emotion. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Xf5mNt
Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Is Said to Be Near Justice Dept. Approval
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Kq3bAX
WeChat is Watching: Living in China with the app that knows everything about me
WeChat is Watching: Living in China with the app that knows everything about me 374 by ForHackernews
US efforts to jail Assange for espionage are a grave threat to a free media
US efforts to jail Assange for espionage are a grave threat to a free media 337 by rrgmitchell
The world in which IPv6 was a good design (2017)
The world in which IPv6 was a good design (2017) 563 by beefhash
Tech Tent: Facebook’s deepfake dilemma
Facebook was confronted this week with a fake video of its own founder Mark Zuckerberg. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WJRWtu
Huawei delays launch of folding smartphone
The Chinese tech giant says it's being "cautious" about the device, which was supposed to launch this summer. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MPIBff
The Week in Tech: Big Trouble With Trustbusters and China
By JIM KERSTETTER and PUI-WING TAM from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WL6Dws
Google's AR animals entertain Android users
Augmented Reality animals are appearing as an option on some Android devices as Google rolls out a new feature. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WJYVm5
Twitter removes Iranian-backed accounts
The deleted accounts sent millions of messages trying to influence opinions about Iran, says Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XKlYJZ
Gorilla Youngsters Seen Dismantling Poachers’ Traps (2012)
Gorilla Youngsters Seen Dismantling Poachers’ Traps (2012) 434 by johnny313
Public services web project cost soared to £110m
A project to move public services online is now estimated to cost £110m. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KjL53o
Selena Gomez: Instagram 'would make me depressed'
The singer says she had to delete social media from her phone as it made her feel bad about herself. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FaYExP
Stanford Team Aims at Alexa and Siri With a Privacy-Minded Alternative
By JOHN MARKOFF from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XgMv4y
When Rohingya Refugees Fled to India, Hate on Facebook Followed
By VINDU GOEL and SHAIKH AZIZUR RAHMAN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XfyG6s
Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077: Gaming doesn't need legitimising
The actor talks to Radio 1 Newsbeat at E3 about his starring role in the game Cyberpunk 2077. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KNL5I9
The super-tough drones and robots going where we can't
How do you build unmanned vehicles that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and terrains? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2F8Xlj3
Children use AI to try to survive Mars
New ways to harness artificial intelligence to solve humanity's greatest challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31wcQed
The robot that understands irony and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2F5sGD6
Deepfake videos could 'spark' violent social unrest
Software that can make convincing fake videos could spark social unrest and violence, experts warn. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MMSHNW
Vodafone suffers faults across Europe
Users have been unable to use mobile and fixed-line broadband services. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wSvm2m
Amazon sued over Alexa child recordings in US
Two complaints claim the firm lacks the required consent to build and store youngsters' voice profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KSYZbY
The New York Times course to teach its reporters data skills is now open-source
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Japan outlaws flying drones while drunk
Flying a drone while drunk is as bad as drink-driving say Japanese politicians who backed the law. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MJ2QLj
Riot Games told to hand over gender pay data
Californian regulators want more detail about how much men and women are paid at the games studio. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WBtVjd
Shazam-like technology used to identify bars illegally streaming soccer games
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Telegram boss links cyber attack during HK protests to China
The messaging service suffered a massive cyber attack during violent protests in Hong Kong on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KIzTN2
Ofcom gives 'provisional' approval to BBC iPlayer changes
The media regulator gives "provisional" approval to plans to allow shows to be available for longer. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MILVZB
Morrisons and Amazon expanding same-day deliveries
Morrisons agrees to expand fast delivery service with Amazon to five extra cities. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WAKFYa
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is the fastest processor on Geekbench
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Desktop Neo – rethinking the desktop interface for productivity
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Huawei Is Said to Demand Patent Fees From Verizon
By PAUL MOZUR and EDMUND LEE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XHk1OD
'#IAmHere': The people trying to make Facebook a nicer place
A huge network of volunteers is fighting hate speech on Facebook using closed groups. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WtXA2G
Russians send Soviet car model into stratosphere
Russian scientists send a large-scale model of a Soviet-era car into the stratosphere. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KHBwui
Pokemon Sword and Shield: Hands-on with Dynamax power
Chris Fox tests how the new Dynamax power to make the pet monsters huge affects gameplay. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZkW5AY
Chernobyl selfies lead to warning from show's writer
Craig Mazin, who wrote the hit show Chernobyl, tells fans to be "respectful" when visiting the site. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wNdOF3
5G sign-ups outpace 4G's launch in South Korea
More than one million people have a 5G subscription, despite the lack of a "killer app". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X29JeV
Huawei cancels laptop launch because of US trade blacklist
The firm said it was unable to manufacture a planned laptop because the US had put it on a blacklist. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WvYR4F
In New York, Asking What Australians Want
By JODI RUDOREN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2I9XCnC
Get More From Your Letters With Custom Stationery for Print or Pixels
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2wQF1Xq
E3: Cloud gaming - a brief explanation of what is involved
How internet-streamed video games could benefit players and disrupt the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X3O85z
Mark Zuckerberg deepfake: Facebook refuses to bite bait
The social network says it will not remove a fake video of its founder created with AI software. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KL74Qi
Auction of Concorde nose cone to take place in Northamptonshire
The cone, currently in the USA, is expected to sell for £200,000 at auction. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KJuIfG
Devolver Digital: 'We think E3 is a special form of torture'
Devolver Digital hold an alternative event in the car park to showcase how they think gaming events should be run. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IBPZpa
Uber takes its flying taxi ambitions to Australia
Melbourne will become a pilot city for Uber's air taxi service, with test flights due to begin in 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Zl2wUI
Chase did a bad thing, so we did a good thing
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No Kings: How Do You Make Good Decisions Efficiently in a Flat Organization?
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Why is building so slow and expensive?
Forward-thinking builders are looking at the ways technology can help the construction industry. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X7Idwp
A Fake Zuckerberg Video Challenges Facebook’s Rules
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2I8FYAB
Canada to ban keeping whales, dolphins in captivity
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MI5's use of personal data was 'unlawful', says watchdog
The high court hears large amounts of data belonging to "innocent citizens" was held unlawfully. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ix2QsF
E3: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order makers don’t want to ‘screw up’
The makers of Jedi: Fallen Order on the pressures of working in a galaxy far, far away. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KIXuNM
House Opens Tech Antitrust Inquiry With Look at News Media
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ZnM9H1
Nintendo: Legend of Zelda sequel confirmed
A follow-up to Breath of the Wild has been announced at the E3 gaming show in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WxkLV9
Project Svalbard: The Future of Have I Been Pwned
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Tens of thousands of images stolen in US border hack
Images of tens of thousands of travellers crossing the US border were taken, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IuKpEY
Ocado invests £17m in 'vertical' farms
The food delivery giant wants vegetables grown on the farms to be delivered within an hour of being picked. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2I6ht73
They Just Won’t Die: Dark Web Drug Sellers Resist Police Crackdowns
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2KFI6le
US Customs Database Of Traveler Photos Was Hacked And Stolen
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How to cope with email overload
It might be inefficient but we still use email, despite the emergence of rival systems. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ItC3gQ
Huawei Tells Parliament It’s No Security Threat, Aiming to Avoid a Ban
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2KEOTvr
Huawei: 'We stand naked in front of the world'
Huawei's cyber-security chief told MPs it has never been asked by China to do anything "untoward". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2F55EfM
Android now forces apps to include proprietary code for push notifications
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A Tech Giant Hurt Your Business? Take a Number
By JACK NICAS and KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2XDD8ca
Kim Dotcom in final bid to halt extradition
The Megaupload founder hopes to stop his extradition from New Zealand to the US on copyright charges. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XKIL8o
TalkTalk hacker Daniel Kelley sentenced to four years
He was involved in an attack where the personal data of more than 150,000 people was stolen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZgdxGM
Salesforce to Buy Tableau in $15.3 Billion Deal, Its Biggest Acquisition
By REUTERS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2ZhSnrS
Three to launch first 5G service in August
The firm will launch a home broadband service in London before expanding to 25 towns and cities. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X2cj4g
Goggles 'give back' sight to Maisy so she can read again
GiveVision goggles use magnifiers and augmented reality to improve the vision of the wearer. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XzRYAF
Xbox: Keanu Reeves and other highlights from Microsoft's E3 event
The John Wick star's surprise appearance and other highlights from Microsoft's video games event. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2I62b2l
Opera, Brave, Vivaldi to ignore Chrome's anti-ad-blocker changes
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Keanu Reeves drops in on Xbox E3 event
The movie star made a surprise appearance to reveal he will be in the sci-fi title Cyberpunk 2077. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wJLbsn
iOS 13 now shows you a map of where apps have been tracking you
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New Evidence of Age Bias in Hiring, and a Push to Fight It
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This week’s dead Google product is Google Trips
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Vigil photos lead to WeChat lockout
How one BBC correspondent was locked out of China's top messaging app after posting photos. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2K2JMFW
Two Top Uber Executives Are Out as C.E.O. Consolidates Power
By KATE CONGER and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2EXGIqq
Absolute truths I unlearned as junior developer
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How A.I. Could Be Weaponized to Spread Disinformation
By CADE METZ and SCOTT BLUMENTHAL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2I1t0EG
Algorithm allows video editors to modify talking-head videos as if editing text
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Tech Tent: Apple takes a stand on design
On this week's podcast, we ask whether people will continue to pay a premium for Apple products. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WvOUJi
Cyber-thieves turn to 'invisible net' to set up attacks
Hackers offering services via dark net markets are adopting secure apps to conceal their activity. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WlEOpd
The Week in Tech: What Not to Expect From Big Tech’s Antitrust Showdown
By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2WqX0Ts
Facebook stops apps being pre-installed on Huawei phones
The block on pre-installed apps on Huawei smartphones will also apply to Instagram and Whatsapp. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ir6HHK
Microsoft deletes massive face recognition database
The widely used database was created by copying images of celebrities found on websites and blogs. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QSQONW
US regulator acts over plague of nuisance phone calls
Regulators approve rules to make it easier for carriers to stop millions of automated calls. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HXG9yx
How fish and shrimps could be recruited as underwater spies
Animals have long been used for military purposes, but could marine creatures also act as sensors? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IkqSXK
Protester confronts Jeff Bezos on stage
The woman confronted the world's richest man about treatment of animals at an Amazon food supplier. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2I1tGdv
The decline of the family has unleashed an epidemic of loneliness
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Google to Buy Data Analytics Company Despite New Antitrust Scrutiny
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2K1O28F