Robot Bores: AI-powered awkward first date
Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mIzQki
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Chip wars: The US v China
Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e9taZk
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?
The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37VHxPK
Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?
The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ee9Gmj
How social media is preparing for US election chaos
Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kJG4Qj
Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?
Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3enY3cJ
Intermittent fasting from dawn to sunset induces anticancer response
Intermittent fasting from dawn to sunset induces anticancer response 499 by voisin
Biden campaign fury at blocked Facebook ads
Both Biden and Trump campaigns say political ads have been wrongly blocked from the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TzDwIx
Marriott Hotels fined £18.4m for data breach that hit millions
Up to 339 million people may have been hit in a cyber-attack on a chain later bought by Marriott. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TBU3f5
Show HN: What would mechanical programming look like?
Show HN: What would mechanical programming look like? 462 by felipereigosa
For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming
Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kSAZVy
UK fusion experiment used in hunt for clean energy
A pioneering nuclear fusion experiment based in Oxfordshire has been switched on for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jF0Z5u
Dog training technique helps robot learn and other news
BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jOWWnv
Getting too many texts? Blame the election
Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37SvCSN
FBI, DHS, HHS Warn of Imminent Ransomware Threat Against U.S. Hospitals
FBI, DHS, HHS Warn of Imminent Ransomware Threat Against U.S. Hospitals 454 by parsecs
Woman allegedly impersonated prosecutor, dropped charges against herself
Woman allegedly impersonated prosecutor, dropped charges against herself 520 by coloneltcb
Amazon destroys $1.5m of sellers inventory – now homeless
Amazon destroys $1.5m of sellers inventory – now homeless 486 by shortweb3
Wisconsin Republicans say hackers stole $2.3m
Republicans in the battleground state says hackers stole millions from efforts to support Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ea0vmF
School tours turn virtual ahead of application deadline
With the pandemic limiting open days, schools are turning to promotional videos to attract students. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kCxEKs
Diet app promoted by Apple harmful, say campaigners
Carrot Fit has been condemned for language that experts say could trigger eating disorders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34EX9VH
Spotify and Joe Rogan under fire over Alex Jones role
After Spotify paid $100m for Joe Rogan's podcast, some staff object to the appearance of Alex Jones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34CIqKR
BBC issues new guidance for social media usage
Staff will not be allowed to express a personal opinion on politics or other controversial subjects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mvJCGc
NHS Covid-19 app to issue more self-isolate alerts
Officials have decided to lower the threshold at which stay-at-home notifications are served to users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35HXA0N
Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban
The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31U9jbH
Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'
Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb
Facebook, Google and Twitter C.E.O.s return to Washington to defend their content moderation.
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/37S5WWm
Republicans accuse the executives of selective censorship.
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TtWRLb
Watch Facebook, Google and Twitter C.E.O.s defend their content moderation.
By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34zh08M
Tech chiefs plan a vigorous defense of speech on their sites.
By BY MIKE ISAAC, KATE CONGER AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J6yWiK
Facebook, Google and Twitter C.E.O.s return to Washington to defend their content moderation.
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HG13oA
Watch live testimony of the chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter.
By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31PBgBb
Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators
Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law in front of senators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35G2LOW
Tech chiefs plan a vigorous defense of speech on their sites.
By BY MIKE ISAAC, KATE CONGER AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3mowqmm
Big Tech’s chief executives are becoming regulars on Capitol Hill.
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HKKub7
Senior police voice concern over failed IT systems
In a leaked letter, senior police officers blame government for over-budget delayed projects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HHDf3N
Evidence of anti-conservative bias by platforms remains anecdotal.
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/37U5xTz
Trump campaign website hacked in 'cryptocurrency '
The US president's re-election campaign insists there was "no exposure to sensitive data". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oBeB5q
Over 80% of Covid-19 patients in a hospital study have Vitamin D deficiency
Over 80% of Covid-19 patients in a hospital study have Vitamin D deficiency 580 by walterbell
Republicans and Democrats have similar goals. They will make different arguments.
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35IG38K
Tech executives return to Washington to defend their content moderation.
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3kAN81j
To Do Politics or Not Do Politics? Tech Start-Ups Are Divided
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH AND NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3oBjL1x
BT signs 5G deal with Ericsson to help ditch Huawei
The move means its EE mobile network will be powered by both Ericsson and Nokia's products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37MrvHP
Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand
The German company will also provide the struggling British luxury marque with electric car technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TuVwng
Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog
The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37O8cxU
How KSI earned more than his teachers by playing Fifa
The YouTuber built a multi million-pound business empire from his bedroom. Now he's pursuing music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e151nu
TikTok shrugs off Trump attack with expansion plans
The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e3NsDn
RIAA’s YouTube-dl takedown ticks off developers and GitHub’s CEO
RIAA’s YouTube-dl takedown ticks off developers and GitHub’s CEO 540 by ikeboy
This CPU Cooler is SO GOOD – Arctic Freezer 50 Review
The Arctic Freezer 50 claims to be the best CPU air cooler released in 2020 and its hard to find any fault with that claim from a performance standpoint from Hardware Canucks https://ift.tt/31Lak5S
Cyberpunk 2077 delayed until December despite developer crunch
Despite mandatory overtime to get the game finished, it will now miss the next-gen consoles launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jszImQ
The RIAA’s attack on YouTube-dl is not a DMCA 512 infringement
The RIAA’s attack on YouTube-dl is not a DMCA 512 infringement 523 by URfejk
Experian: Credit agency told to stop sharing data without consent
The millions of people whose data it is selling on must now be informed, says the UK watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TtAhSN
Brexit border software developers warn of delays
Software designed to solve post-Brexit border friction is unlikely to be ready in time, they say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e5Gs91
Woolworths High-Street 'relaunch' proves a hoax
The Twitter account @UKWoolworths, which now has more than 4,000 followers, misspelled the shop's name. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31PnI8V
Twitter still hasn't unlocked the New York Post's account
Twitter still hasn't unlocked the New York Post's account 608 by dsaavy
Tinder offers face-to-face video chats for potential matches
If someone swipes on a potential match, they can now have a video chat with them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oExHIb
The inventor who wanted to keep his daughter safe
Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF
Mobile networks banned from selling locked phones
The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kyxBPN
Fastly hires entire Wasmtime team from Mozilla
Fastly hires entire Wasmtime team from Mozilla 577 by swyx
Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?
Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35RohR1
Uber sued by drivers over ‘automated robo-firing'
Uber drivers claim they were wrongly dismissed by an algorithm without a right to appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oC54eH
Vaccine hopes rise as Oxford jab prompts immune response among old and young
Vaccine hopes rise as Oxford jab prompts immune response among old and young 518 by pseudolus
Facebook, Google and Microsoft 'avoiding $3bn in tax in poorer nations'
Facebook, Google and Microsoft should pay a global minimum rate of corporate tax, an aid charity says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HtZOsO
Jack Ma's Ant Group set for record $34bn stock market listing
The Chinese firm is set for the biggest public share offering ever, eclipsing Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tuyi0k
Facebook avoids Apple with cloud-gaming launch
The company's internet-streamed games will not work on iPhones or iPads at launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J8qPSY
Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach
Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31IUPvf
Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content
It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3orKNZ3
I am seriously considering going back to desktop computers
I am seriously considering going back to desktop computers 477 by sT370ma2
The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries
Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oqRoCS
Covid: Laptop allocation for deprived pupils cut at some schools
One head teacher says he was "flattened" when the 61 laptops he was expecting was cut to 13. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37KxuNc
How the rAInbow AI chatbot is tackling domestic abuse
The rAInbow chatbot learns people's behaviour to help detect whether users are in an abusive relationship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mjt5VN
Washington crews destroy first U.S. “murder hornet” nest
Washington crews destroy first U.S. “murder hornet” nest 437 by cwwc
Zoom Deleted Events Discussing Zoom “Censorship”
Zoom Deleted Events Discussing Zoom “Censorship” 430 by aspenmayer
Delete Facebook and You'll Lose All Oculus Games for Good
Delete Facebook and You'll Lose All Oculus Games for Good 417 by AdmiralAsshat
Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78
Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tkzpji
Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM
Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jsddym
Mario Kart Live: Mixed-reality karts race around the home
Nintendo reveals a mixed-reality version of its top-selling game, but is it more than a gimmick? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ySpA6
iPhone 12 launch causes NHS Covid-19 app confusion
Some owners of Apple's new phones get an error message when trying to run the contact-tracing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jsahS8
I am an Uighur who faced China’s concentration camps
I am an Uighur who faced China’s concentration camps 399 by yk42bb
The world needs nuclear power and we shouldn’t be afraid of it
The world needs nuclear power and we shouldn’t be afraid of it 455 by bra-ket
Spotify revises TOS to allow transfers of user-created playlists
Spotify revises TOS to allow transfers of user-created playlists 520 by mortenjorck
You can no longer reinstall CS 2 or 3 even if you have the original disks
You can no longer reinstall CS 2 or 3 even if you have the original disks 558 by interestica
The physiological effects of slow breathing in the healthy human
The physiological effects of slow breathing in the healthy human 373 by luu
The man who taught Uber how to say sorry
Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35n0wQc
Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates
The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35uipwx
YouTube-dl has received a DMCA takedown from RIAA
YouTube-dl has received a DMCA takedown from RIAA 1032 by phantop
Covid: 'Zoom boom' sees rise in cosmetic treatment calls
There has been a rise in enquiries since March for cosmetic work on the face and neck. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HxJneI
Rashford's free meal tweets made into Google map
A man has made a Google map showing businesses offering free food for children during half term. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34o1blt
Dangerous products: 'I heard a loud crackle and bang'
Worries over dangerous products sold via online marketplaces prompt a call for changes in the law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hpxh7q
French Covid app relaunches to bumpy start
The troubled French contact-tracing app has a new name, but suffers teething issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37wE75S
Covid-19 app users can't get isolation payment
An alert issued via the app will not mean the recipient can claim a payment for self-isolating. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e2CTRf
Electric goods 'should have repairability rating'
The government is urged to label devices like phones, laptops and washing machines to cut waste. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kphJ1Y
Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube all found recently hosting racist music
The BBC found racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic content on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mbFoTZ
The apps promising to improve your sex life
There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HxJtTe
Quest Sprout: 'The most wholesome thing on the internet'
Among the horrors of 2020, one small green hero has emerged to bring brief moments of joy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TjSpyg
“I reverse engineered mcdonald's internal API”
“I reverse engineered mcdonald's internal API” 529 by swyx
Fabric responds to temperature changes and other news
BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kznsSE
The AI that spots Alzheimer's from cookie drawing
The machine learning system analysed speech patterns to predict who would develop the disease from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dOGbat
Huawei Mate 40 phones launch despite chip freeze
Chinese firm says its new phones are powered by the world's fastest mobile processor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hs79ZN
Stormzy takes starring role in Watch Dogs: Legion video game
The grime star tells the BBC that video games can be a platform to speak out against injustice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m4XbMC
Facebook and Twitter chiefs ordered to testify over Biden article
The social networks have been accused of censoring a news article about Joe Biden's son Hunter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dP4QeZ
Dr Reddy's: Covid vaccine-maker suffers cyber-attack
The India-based company says it has isolated all of its data centre services to contain the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mbT7dl
Huawei phones to get their own version of NHS Covid-19 app
A trade ban had prevented the Android version of the app from working on the Chinese firm's devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FOKV3d
Former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive to revamp Airbnb
The British designer, who led the team behind the iPhone, will help give the brand a makeover. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hgodlz
Quibi: 'Snackable' video app to close after six months
The mobile-focused streaming service says it failed to attract subscribers during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ptTS2
FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information
Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dL49TU
Tesla shrugs off pandemic as sales hit new record
The electric carmaker has recorded its fifth quarter of profit in a row. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ocPFkA
Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients
Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling poor quality wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TdBBJc
Hands-Free Coding: How I develop software using dictation and eye-tracking
Hands-Free Coding: How I develop software using dictation and eye-tracking 452 by joshwcomeau
PayPal allows Bitcoin and crypto spending
Cryptocurrencies are being added to one of the world's biggest online payment networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35lkBGH
The World’s LIGHTEST 15″ Gaming Laptop – Legion Slim 7i
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i has arrived and its the lightest gaming laptop in the world....right now in 2020 from Hardware Canucks https://ift.tt/37s4jys
PayPal to allow cryptocurrency buying, selling and shopping on its network
PayPal to allow cryptocurrency buying, selling and shopping on its network 538 by epaga
Snapchat hits nearly 250m daily users
The 'forgotten social network' sees shares surge after its latest user numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jhNxV7
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Among Us game watched by 400,000
More than 400,000 watch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez play Among Us - one of the most-watched streams ever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ob50lG
Tom Lehrer releases song lyrics to public domain
Tom Lehrer releases song lyrics to public domain 441 by kpozin
Palo Alto Networks sends cease-and-desist letter to take down review videos
Palo Alto Networks sends cease-and-desist letter to take down review videos 429 by bonfire
Domestic abuse: ‘Tech allowed him to track my location’
Two survivors of domestic abuse explain how technology was used by an abusive partner against them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35i9Tkr
Five ways the virus has changed Netflix
Subscriber growth slows for the streaming giant, despite hits such as The Old Guard with Charlize Theron. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o6yQYJ
Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'
Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ob8Uv2
Nokia selected by NASA to build cellular network on the moon
Nokia selected by NASA to build cellular network on the moon 408 by kungfudoi
Amazon parcel scam targets woman eight months after her death
David Henderson found an Amazon account had been opened using his late wife's name and address. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m6uYVM
Apple's apps bypass firewalls like LittleSnitch and LuLu on macOS Big Sur
Apple's apps bypass firewalls like LittleSnitch and LuLu on macOS Big Sur 463 by robenkleene
Covid Symptom Study regrets Samantha Cameron mask ad
Users of the Zoe app received an email promoting face coverings designed by Samantha Cameron. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34f07QJ
U.S. Accuses Google of Illegally Protecting Monopoly
U.S. Accuses Google of Illegally Protecting Monopoly 471 by 1915cb1f
Fake naked photos of thousands of women shared online
Fake naked images of thousands of women are being made from social media photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34c4ADJ
Google hit by antitrust charges in US over search
The US Justice Department accuses Google of disadvantaging its rivals in search and advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m8FlZd
Foxconn’s empty buildings, empty factories, and empty promises in Wisconsin
Foxconn’s empty buildings, empty factories, and empty promises in Wisconsin 419 by rhd1729
Bletchley Park’s contribution to WW2 'over-rated'
The code-breaking hub is not "the war winner" many people think it is, says a history of spy agency GCHQ. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/359iYvK
Edmund O'Leary: 'I am not OK' tweet sparks global response
Edmund O'Leary's post has been retweeted more than 14,000 times and received more than 300,000 likes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H7VQ94
Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money
Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jadGoR
The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks
Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kfLlyv
Analyzing the Design of Unusual Japanese Butter Tableware
Analyzing the Design of Unusual Japanese Butter Tableware 391 by kasbah
No-till no-herbicide farming system in trial since 1981
No-till no-herbicide farming system in trial since 1981 441 by sudoaza
Emerging Architectures for Modern Data Infrastructure
Emerging Architectures for Modern Data Infrastructure 413 by soumyadeb
We deleted the production database by accident
We deleted the production database by accident 431 by caspii
ARM chips have an instruction with JavaScript in the name
ARM chips have an instruction with JavaScript in the name 398 by kdeldycke
Tokyo Olympics: Russian hackers targeted Games, UK says
British officials say Russian intelligence took aim at the 2020 Olympics before their postponement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31oed0i
This page is a truly naked, brutalist HTML quine
This page is a truly naked, brutalist HTML quine 538 by Symmetry
Covid contact-tracing app not sharing data with police
The app is not part of NHS Test and Trace, which said it would occasionally share some data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34di7uS
Google Trusted Contacts emergency location app discontinued
Google pulls its emergency app, telling users to share their location on Google Maps instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HcGwYG
How AI farmed insects are helping to feed chickens
Artificial intelligence is helping produce a new kind of feed for farmyard chickens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o7zkxo
Instagram filters: 'Our skin is for life, not for likes'
Can the use of Instagram filters - which change the tone, colour and shape of your face - be a form of racial discrimination? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ix1bqB
Instagram filters: 'You can't wear my skin for likes'
Instagram filters are treating ethnicity and skin colour 'like an accessory". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37jNqpu
Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content
TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T883wC
Gravity is not a force – free-fall parabolas are straight lines in spacetime
Gravity is not a force – free-fall parabolas are straight lines in spacetime 482 by tim_hutton
Reading too much political news is bad for your well-being
Reading too much political news is bad for your well-being 434 by DarkContinent
EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data
Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jbshA4
So you want to build an embedded Linux system?
So you want to build an embedded Linux system? 522 by cushychicken
ElectronJS alternative: SciterJS – HTML/CSS/JS in 4.5 MB executable
ElectronJS alternative: SciterJS – HTML/CSS/JS in 4.5 MB executable 486 by c-smile
Waypoint: Build, deploy, and release applications across any platform
Waypoint: Build, deploy, and release applications across any platform 543 by jacobwg
Chrome exempts Google sites from user site data settings
Chrome exempts Google sites from user site data settings 760 by arm
Is sainthood on the cards for a computer programmer?
A computer programmer’s beatification could lead to the world’s first millennial saint. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T74erv
How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse
Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35626WE
Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones
The change to UK law ends a loophole allowing drivers to use phones to take photos or play games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k60eU1
How The Babylon Bee, a Right-Wing Satire Site, Capitalizes on Confusion
By Unknown Author from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3lSvOVL
How The Babylon Bee, a Right-Wing Satire Site, Capitalizes on Confusion
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/37emoQk
An animation of how bridges were built in Central Europe in the middle-ages
An animation of how bridges were built in Central Europe in the middle-ages 618 by BerislavLopac
Twitter changes policy after Biden article block
Twitter said links to content containing hacked material would now be labelled, rather than removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37hbd9F
AWS forked my project and launched it as its own service
AWS forked my project and launched it as its own service 696 by tnolet
Instagram targets rule-breaking influencers
The Facebook-owned platform says it is committed to stamping out hidden advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SZoN9n
British Airways fined £20m over data breach
The fine is the largest ever issued by the Information Commissioner's Office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hbht7M
QAnon: YouTube moves to purge 'harmful conspiracy theories'
The social media site says it is taking tougher action to "curb hate and harassment" on its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31eaWk1
Photographer 'devastated' by government-backed 'Fatima' dancer advert
The ad was criticised for encouraging "Fatima" to give up on dancing and "reskill" in cyber security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/341cyiP
Tiny robots create art and other tech news stories
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nXEvjG
'I'm sick of influencers asking for free cake'
Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31djCqW
Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims
Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims 595 by nkurz
Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world
The social media giant says it is working to fix an outage that has affected users across the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k6vgLM
New jets promise to revive supersonic travel
Almost 20 years after Concorde was retired, new supersonic passenger aircraft are finally emerging. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T0wH2a
Congress should invest in open-source software
Congress should invest in open-source software 494 by gilad
Xbox Series X: First hands-on with the next-gen console and games
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak is among the first to play games on the next-generation Xbox. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SZ3xAu
Google employees are free to speak up, except on antitrust
Google employees are free to speak up, except on antitrust 445 by bigpumpkin
Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims
Twitter's chief says the way it communicated its decision to restrict an article was "unacceptable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34YLCzz
'Person in jetpack' spotted flying again near LA airport
The new sighting on Wednesday was at 6,000ft (1,829m), seven miles from the airport, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/374ecSR
High charges for rural broadband investigated by Ofcom
Homes are entitled to broadband connections of 10Mbps under government rules but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IBi1ox
MPs to investigate whether artists are paid fairly for streaming music
A new inquiry will examine whether artists and songwriters are paid fairly by services like Spotify. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3drRy7Y
New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech
The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SU4nPc
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Klarna apologises after backlash over email
People took to social media to demand where the payments company got their details despite never using the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nLQlgM
London's Hackney Borough Council hit by hack attack
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BTS in trouble in China over Korean War comments
Chinese social media users vent anger over a speech singer RM made while accepting an award. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iRRn79
Micro Bit mini-computer gets new update
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Facebook Bans Content About Holocaust Denial From Its Site
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Culture secretary disowns 'crass' dancer advert
Oliver Dowden says an advert suggesting that a ballerina retrain to work in "cyber" did not come from him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jUKBif
Yelp to label businesses accused of racist behaviour
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America's Cup: The tech helping Ineos Team UK prepare
BBC Click gets unique access to the UK’s entry into the America’s Cup sailing race. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/378RWHF
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Apple tells Telegram to take down protestor channels in Belarus
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Virtual puppets promise glitch-free video calls
Nvidia says its AI-powered method can facilitate video calls on very slow internet connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Ko0hY
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Apple Does Not Need to Return Fortnite to App Store, Judge Rules
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FIFA: What it's like playing the game as a professional footballer
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Driverless taxis to be available in Phoenix 'in weeks'
People in the Arizona city will soon be able to download the Waymo app and order a driver-free car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30OwOSU
Xbox game streaming 'heading to iPhones'
Microsoft is reportedly working on a browser-based version of its game-streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GFADD4
Seagull brings down drone over Stranraer Academy
The pilot said he had never experienced the "level of aggression" shown by the bird in southern Scotland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SEAW3h
US man avoids jail in Thailand over bad resort review
Wesley Barnes had posted several reviews allegedly accusing the resort of "modern day slavery" from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33FZmQo
Why some onions were too sexy for Facebook
A Canadian seed store inadvertently crossed the line with a seemingly innocent advert for onions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36KC6Ti
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BBC Click’s Soila Apparicio looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GPgJoY
Carmakers compete to keep you entertained
Cars are not software on wheels yet, but the tech is heading that way as owners demand more features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ddlXag
US Army trials augmented reality goggles for dogs
The goggles could let handlers direct their dogs from a safe distance, the army says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30OosKV
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Mobile call time rose by half after start of Covid-19 lockdown
In the weeks after lockdown, time spent chatting on mobiles rose 50%, Ofcom says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lt4tcS
Facebook to halt political ads after US election
The social network will temporarily stop running political adverts after polls close on 3 November. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d8r7nE
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British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nvorVR
Should your accelerator pedal curb your speeding?
The EU proposes fitting all new cars with technology that makes it harder to exceed the speed limit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33DOand
Facebook bans Cornwall therapist's 'sexual' nipple tattoo ads
Vicky Morgan is trained to draw tattoos for cancer survivors who lost breasts through a mastectomy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3daprtZ
Cambridge Analytica 'not involved' in Brexit referendum, says watchdog
But the Information Commissioner says there are "systemic vulnerabilities" in UK democratic systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nuyJpe
What is the cost of 'cancel culture'?
Activists can be fierce in attacking perceived racism or sexism by people or firms - with serious consequences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jy5Jus
UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women
Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women's photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I290UV
Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case
The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government's contract bidding process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33ErmDW
Facebook Widens Ban on Political Ads as Alarm Rises Over Election
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QAnon Believers Say Being Banned From Facebook Is Proof of the Conspiracy
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3jABXoZ
Daily Distortions: QAnon Gets it Wrong, Again
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Show HN: I built a Rotten Tomatoes-style platform for durable products
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Amazon: Jeff Bezos pressed over union 'spying' by MEPs
It comes after a leaked memo suggests the firm is investing in software to monitor union activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iFq8g3
2019 general election: Tories halved spending on Facebook ads
The party switched focus to YouTube, although spent £2.1m less on campaigning overall than in 2017. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34r7nYo
France passes new law to protect child influencers
The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gy5NMz
GlaxoSmithKline tells staff to turn off Covid app at work
The company tells BBC News the app is not needed because its workplaces are Covid-secure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Bphsf
Microsoft probed over aim to double black staff numbers
The firm is spending $150m on its new diversity and inclusion initiative. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GqJtEN
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US tech giants accused of 'monopoly power'
A congressional report from House Democrats recommends changes that could lead to breaking up the companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jD7qHb
Show HN: I made a site where you practice typing by retyping entire novels
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Cellmate: Male chastity gadget hack could lock users in
The Chinese maker of the toy has updated the app involved, but some users remain at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33AzFRh
Fleetwood Mac's Dreams get streaming boost from viral TikTok video
A viral video helps the 1977 single Dreams record its biggest ever week on streaming services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33F6o89
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The anti-virus creator faces extradition to the US for allegedly failing to file tax returns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d0z5zk
US election 2020: TikTok gets pulled into the campaigns
Trump fans are using TikTok to woo viewers over to his campaign despite his threat to ban the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jGWw3i
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Mat Prior speaks to Gundeep Anand, host and founder of the Last Stand football tournament, about the ins and outs of the gaming industry and how he came up with the original concept for Fifa's ultimate teams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d0Bbzf
Sali Hughes: I met the woman who trolled me online
The journalist and broadcaster describes her experience of being targeted on a 'trashing' site from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33yrKUD
The robot shop worker controlled by a faraway human
In Japan one company is hoping that shop workers will be replaced by robots controlled remotely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nhBQkq
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Biden is removing attack ads against Trump but the Trump campaign isn't following suit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l9Ac2m
Excel: Why using Microsoft's tool caused Covid-19 results to be lost
The decision to use a database format that dates back to the 1980s has proved to be unwise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d5lmXR
'App thought I'd catch Covid through neighbour's ceiling'
The Protect Scotland app alerted a man to self isolate after his phone connected him to his downstairs neighbours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d28lP1
Apple sues recycling firm that 'resold old gadgets'
After sending 500,000 gadgets for recycling, Apple says it found more than 100,000 were still in use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ndxLxA
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Investigation launched into coronavirus test Excel error
Tracers are "urgently contacting" those who came into contact with positive cases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jyAkrX
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Records were kept on several hundred employees, including on family issues and religion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nm7LQA
Proud Boys: Far-right group becomes LGBT trend online
Users have been posting pictures of gay pride on social media to drown out offensive online content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F69Fno
YouTube apologises for mocking long videos
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Covid: 16,000 coronavirus cases missed in daily figures after IT error
Those who tested positive were told and their contacts are being traced, the prime minister says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GsnUUb
Grindr accounts could be easily hacked with email address
The vulnerability was fixed before being exploited by any malicious parties, the LGBT dating app says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GEAsY6
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Videcon has created a system that can detect when someone is wearing a mask when entering a premises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GBYYJw
Ola: London bans Uber rival over safety concerns
Transport for London said the firm made more than 1,000 trips made by unlicensed drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GBPXQR
HMS Queen Elizabeth: On board the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier
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Volunteer hackers and security experts are working together to help protect the presidential election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZOboO
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Airbnb blocks US Halloween bookings over party fears
The company wants to crack down on house parties after concerns of a second Covid wave. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l6B33U
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Nintendo wins £1.5m in Switch hacking case
An online store accused of selling piracy tools must also hand over its website address to Nintendo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jnLqQx
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Chinese vlogger dies after 'set on fire by ex during live stream'
The death of Lamu has prompted discussion online about violence against women in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34cdEqW
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Driverless taxis now for hire in Shanghai
Driverless taxis are now available in China’s biggest city, Shanghai. The BBC took a ride. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sfl8DR
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Amazon Ring: Phantom smart doorbell chimes alarm owners
Amazon says issues with its Ring bell were caused by infrastructure delays and apologises to owners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ikjtri
Membership of Anti-Mask Facebook Groups Jumps Sharply
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US election 2020: Twitter removes Iranian accounts disrupting debate
The social network said the accounts had low engagement and had not affected the public conversation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cPUieZ
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US Senate subpoenas heads of Google, Facebook and Twitter
Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey will be quizzed by senators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SmxXMF
US election 2020: Facebook bans more political ads
Facebook has now banned ads seeking to "delegitimise lawful methods of voting". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34eMC2b
Blackbaud: Bank details and passwords at risk in giant charities hack
Millions of people were affected by breach, which firm previously said did not involve bank details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3io889I
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