Social media: How can we protect its youngest users?
A psychologist says parents need to provide their children with "digital resilience". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Urn1yI
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A scheme to hand Trump electors in state legislatures is highly unlikely to happen.
By BY TRIP GABRIEL AND STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35vqlPs
How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?
Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CRPlF
A scheme to hand Trump electors in state legislatures is highly unlikely to happen.
By BY TRIP GABRIEL AND STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JXXJGa
The Trump administration gave TikTok more time to reach a deal.
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UrVrkB
Here’s how often election fraud has come up on right-wing radio talk shows.
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36wjTah
Here’s how often election fraud has come up on right-wing radio talk shows.
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36wjncl
Coronavirus: North Korea and Russia hackers 'targeting vaccine'
Tech giant Microsoft says it has detected cyber-attacks aimed at vaccine researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GXSpS4
DoorDash Reveals I.P.O. Filing
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH AND PETER EAVIS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35rvasV
Beware of this misinformation from ‘Stop the Steal’ rallies this weekend.
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UoTt4x
YouTube cancels Rewind video amid pandemic
The video platform says it would be wrong to produce its annual Rewind video during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GWPSYj
Kickstarter replies to complaints from seven years ago
The crowdfunding site accidentally replied to reports from 2013, opening old wounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IzCxG0
No, Dominion voting machines did not delete Trump votes.
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3f31oOv
Call of Duty: A balancing act between old and new
The boss of Call of Duty speaks to Newsbeat about the new game and its Warzone integration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UoVq0Q
Robots to take on more supermarket tasks
Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eS7Nw1
Coronavirus: The gamers spending thousands on loot boxes
An expert warns young people have been hit by "the perfect storm" of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3poLoer
Ticketmaster fined £1.25m over payment data breach
More than nine million people may have had their details stolen in the 2018 cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pkmYmt
Robot mimics human eye contact and other tech news
BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Dcl8g
TikTok lives to see another day in US
US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw
No, there is not a lot of good evidence behind the Trump suits.
By BY ALAN FEUER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IuDvDH
AirBnb glitch cancels trips after deactivating user accounts
A system error during "routine maintenance" cancelled bookings for hosts and users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UlNgGC
Newsmax courts Fox News viewers with election denialism.
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2K3xpur
No, Ticketmaster won't force you to have a Covid vaccine
The company denies reports claiming fans will need proof of a vaccine before attending a gig. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36rAdcg
Republican distrust of news may be helping election misinformation spread.
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3kqJh6j
Xbox and Call of Duty cause record broadband data use in UK
BT, Virgin Media and TalkTalk are among broadband providers that saw record demand on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pin9id
Google Photos abandons unlimited uploads amid storage changes
Sweeping changes to Google's online storage mean almost everything counts towards storage limits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lphK6D
Alexa to start second-guessing what users want
The voice assistant will answer questions with follow-up questions for the user. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GSr6Zk
An updated daily front page of The New York Times as artwork on your wall
An updated daily front page of The New York Times as artwork on your wall 626 by knes
After a Long Ride, Harley-Davidson Is Leaving India
By BY KARAN DEEP SINGH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UqHbZj
New PlayStation and Xbox Arrive During a Pandemic Gold Rush
By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UlWaDS
Apple Silicon M1 chip in MacBook Air outperforms high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple Silicon M1 chip in MacBook Air outperforms high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro 601 by antipaul
'Coding error' in Scotland's Test and Protect figures
The error led to contact tracing staff overestimating the number of people contacted within 24 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eNEjiI
Google Photos will end its free unlimited storage in June 2021
Google Photos will end its free unlimited storage in June 2021 553 by mvgoogler
Social media: How might it be regulated?
A report puts forward a tranche of ideas that could help reduce the spread of misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35oL1sc
New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom
Jeffrey Toobin, who is also senior legal analyst for CNN, confirmed in a tweet he had been sacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UkJVYc
Fact-Checked on Facebook and Twitter, Conservatives Switch Their Apps
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3neEl6e
The Lonely Work of Moderating Hacker News (2019)
The Lonely Work of Moderating Hacker News (2019) 595 by bluu00
PS5: PlayStation's 'most extraordinary' pandemic launch
The boss of PlayStation speaks to Newsbeat about launching the PS5. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36pBDEh
Facebook plans to continue a ban on political ads for another month.
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3kiWs9n
Fact-Checked on Facebook and Twitter, Conservatives Switch Their Apps
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ngYUPy
Amazon's Ring video doorbells catch fire because wrong screw used
There have been dozens of cases of property damage and injuries to owners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eMI0Fs
Tweets from Biden aide show campaign’s frustration with Facebook.
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GRxzUp
We called officials in every state. None had evidence of significant voter fraud.
By BY NICK CORASANITI, REID J. EPSTEIN AND JIM RUTENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3pkeOdK
Roblox gamers must pay to die with an 'oof'
It follows a copyright dispute with sound engineer who originally created the sound for another game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IhNbS1
Covid in Scotland: Teachers in Aberdeen asked to switch off app in schools
Staff in Aberdeen are asked to switch off the contact tracing software as further clarity is sought. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lnmqtF
There is no proof that people stole maiden names to vote.
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3lqX2TK
The Election’s Over, but Not the Stress. Any Edibles Left?
By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3pjEgjy
Instagram: New tools to ban self-harm and suicide posts
The social media app has rolled out technology in the UK and Europe to identify harmful posts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kmMJP6
Coronavirus: M&S expands its scan-and-pay app to all UK stores
The retailer says it is bringing the service to 573 stores as part of its response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kmO0pm
How to get root on Ubuntu 20.04 by pretending nobody’s /home
How to get root on Ubuntu 20.04 by pretending nobody’s /home 698 by generalizations
TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'
The Chinese viral video service's owner ByteDance begins a legal challenge against the US ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JYE0Gw
China to clamp down on internet monopolies
The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35i8PxT
Finchampstead man builds 'Twitter speed bot' over safety concerns
Gareth Rees built the bot to prove the case for improved safety measures on the road where he lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36oJKAT
Mobile robo-surgeons could widen access to keyhole surgery
A modular design allows keyhole surgery to be performed in smaller operating theatres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpiPv2
Postal worker withdraws claim that ballots were backdated in Pennsylvania, officials say.
By BY LUKE BROADWATER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32zs7x3
Election misinformation continues staying up on YouTube.
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35g4DyT
Postal worker withdraws claim that ballots were backdated in Pennsylvania, official says.
By BY LUKE BROADWATER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Uht8VY
Postal worker withdraws claim that ballots were backdated in Pennsylvania.
By BY LUKE BROADWATER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32xDFRy
School laptops: Unions warn of devices shortage
Teaching unions say despite a push for more devices, many students still don't have access at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3peIOYv
Shocked by Trump’s Loss, QAnon Struggles to Keep the Faith
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3n6mUVe
Apple unveils first Mac computers powered by its own M1 chip
Firm says the switch means the computers offer better battery life and can run iPhone and iPad apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35j6IKc
False Claims That Biden ‘Lost’ Pennsylvania Surge, and Tech Companies Struggle to Keep Up
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ncKRuk
False Claims that Biden ‘Lost’ Pennsylvania Surge, and Tech Companies Struggle to Keep Up
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/38wdU8a
Covid vaccine: How will we keep it cold enough?
The vaccine has to be kept at temperatures four times lower than the average home freezer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IlrWyn
Xbox Series X: Sold-out console posted on eBay for up to £5,000
The new games console sold out in a few hours after it was released. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GNnfNj
US election: Technical error blamed for PM's Biden tweet glitch
Boris Johnson's congratulatory message included the word Trump faintly in background. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eIRoK6
Lisa Manley: Footballer turned professional gamer talks about sexism in esports
Lisa Manley reveals what it's like to be a female professional gamer as she takes on BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IpOi1M
Zoom lied to users about end-to-end encryption for years, FTC says
Zoom lied to users about end-to-end encryption for years, FTC says 614 by eddieoz
Facebook: Biden aide Bill Russo attacks post-election role
The tech firm's handling of conspiracy theories and calls to violence are among his complaints. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36kBzW9
Amazon charged with abusing EU competition rules
The EU says the platform is using data on its third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IqhsOi
Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online
As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ika1Im
Biden Is Expected to Keep Scrutiny of Tech Front and Center
By BY CECILIA KANG, DAVID MCCABE AND JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3kpbkmJ
Xbox Series X: 'When gamers are ready for next-gen consoles, we're here'
Xbox boss Phil Spencer on launching a new console in a time of 'uncertainty for families'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ncp9qn
Husband of Test and Trace chief gets app alert
Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose was alerted by the app overseen by his wife, Lady Dido Harding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35bHaPc
China's Singles Day: 3m people, 4,000 planes and cargo ships
The world's biggest 24-hour online shopping requires a huge effort to deliver all the goods on time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kd67y1
No, Software Glitches Are Not Affecting Vote Counts
By BY NICOLE PERLROTH AND JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3n6z6Wc
Facebook Removes Pages Linked to Bannon for Pushing Misinformation
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IfZaPv
Facebook Removes Pages Linked to Bannon for Pushing Misinformation
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3lie725
Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves
The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38zEw7U
Voters overwhelmingly back community broadband in Chicago and Denver
Voters overwhelmingly back community broadband in Chicago and Denver 573 by danso
Top 10 Misinformation Storylines on Election Week
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3nc92Jp
Attention Is My Most Valuable Asset for Productivity as a Software Developer
Attention Is My Most Valuable Asset for Productivity as a Software Developer 562 by zwbetz
AltStore: An alternative app store for non-jailbroken iOS devices
AltStore: An alternative app store for non-jailbroken iOS devices 570 by dariosalvi78
No More Free Work from Marak: Pay Me or Fork This
No More Free Work from Marak: Pay Me or Fork This 683 by ingve
Parler 'free speech' app tops charts in wake of Trump defeat
The self-styled "free speech" application topped US download charts in the wake of the election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38qWVUH
Covid vaccine: First ‘milestone’ vaccine offers 90% protection
Covid vaccine: First ‘milestone’ vaccine offers 90% protection 695 by isp
Apple puts iPhone supplier on probation for labour violations
Students on a work-study programme at Pegatron were made to work overtime and night shifts, Apple says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32rWcyN
NHS data: Can web creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee fix it?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee's latest project explores patients' medical data storage and how it could be better shared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36xVNvZ
About iSH’s pending removal from the App Store
About iSH’s pending removal from the App Store 629 by tbodt
Eve Online video game helps scientists understand Covid-19
Gamers have completed 47 million mini-game tasks amounting to 36 years categorising cells. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35b7ngK
Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades
A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park code-breaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n5hLwH
Covid: Romance fraudsters 'target lonely' in lockdown
A widow lost her life savings after being used as a "money mule" by a man she fell in love with. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32qnm9g
Jack Ma's terrible week
How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36jc3AA
Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journeys
The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38n9WOO
How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things
Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32nKCEQ
EU Draft Council Declaration Against Encryption [pdf]
EU Draft Council Declaration Against Encryption [pdf] 660 by Daniel_sk
Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs
Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k6NJGX
Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S.
Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S. 887 by granzymes
No, 21,000 Dead People in Pennsylvania Did Not Vote
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36hCLJQ
China sends world's first 6G test satellite into orbit
The satellite was launched to trial the new technology, which is expected to be 100 times faster than 5G. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pe8rsz
PS5: Hands-on with the next-gen console and games
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak goes hands-on with the next-generation PlayStation 5 console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kbtsjv
Technical debt as a lack of understanding
Technical debt as a lack of understanding 437 by BerislavLopac
No, 21,000 Dead People in Pennsylvania Did Not Vote
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32lEhJO
PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?
Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32oie5s
San Francisco voters approve taxes on highly paid CEOs, big businesses
San Francisco voters approve taxes on highly paid CEOs, big businesses 433 by Circumnavigate
How Twitter Policed Trump During the Election
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3p3gJDi
How Claims of Dead Michigan Voters Spread Faster Than the Facts
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32ioTOg
Study Considers a Link Between QAnon and Polling Errors
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TXYpxc
Codemasters: UK games firm to sell to Take-Two
The veteran UK company has received an offer from industry giant Take-Two. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/368RA1v
In Halting Ant’s I.P.O., China Sends a Warning to Business
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/355ONGM
US election 2020: How a misleading post went from the fringes to Trump’s Twitter
An erroneous election map posted on far-right forums made it to the president's Twitter feed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TYqBQj
Popular app T&Cs 'longer than Harry Potter'
The combined terms of 13 top apps including TikTok, WhatsApp and Zoom would take 17 hours to read. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38gQoMb
Capcom hacked in latest cyber-attack on game-makers
Capcom, maker of Resident Evil and Street Fighter, suffers a cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3evCA1t
US election: Bannon Twitter account banned amid clampdown
The big social networks are clamping down on threats of violence amid a tense wait for results. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/358qJ6x
PlayStation 5 Review: Sony’s New Console Is an Entertaining Behemoth
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/354vYUy
A body-measuring suit which helps fit clothes remotely
BBC Click’s Chris Fox looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pdxxrs
Ariana Grande clashes with Tik Tok stars over pandemic partying
The pop star accused social media influencers of violating health regulations during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38fxMMm
Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030
The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TY2jGb
Helsinki Relocation Package: City as a Service
Helsinki Relocation Package: City as a Service 468 by mannylopez
Covid app backed by Zara and Mike Tindall prompts safety concern
An ad for the app, which can display test results, has been referred to the medical regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l20FPK
Show HN: Ugliest.app – Ugly but good app platform
Show HN: Ugliest.app – Ugly but good app platform 424 by bloopbloop10000
The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships
Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pbVxey
On Election Day, Facebook and Twitter Did Better by Making Their Products Worse
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3k47j6R
Dutch brewery burns iron as a clean, recyclable fuel
Dutch brewery burns iron as a clean, recyclable fuel 617 by bornelsewhere
Massachusetts voters pass right-to-repair expansion opening up car data
Massachusetts voters pass right-to-repair expansion opening up car data 478 by teruakohatu
Building an artificial sun that looks realistic [video]
Building an artificial sun that looks realistic [video] 491 by julvo
Voyager 2 is back online after eight months of radio silence
Voyager 2 is back online after eight months of radio silence 525 by sohkamyung
Bitcoin: $1bn seized from Silk Road account by US government
The US Department of Justice confirms it has seized about 70,000 bitcoins. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JFyMzj
There’s a Simple Reason Workers Covered Windows at a Detroit Vote-Counting Site
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2I80ZOO
UK contact-tracing apps start to talk to each other
Users can now use their own area's app when travelling to another part of the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l0TU0x
Xbox Series X and S Review: Microsoft’s New Consoles Are a Good Value. Is That Enough?
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3p0oLNq
Fortnite to return to iPhones via Nvidia cloud gaming service
Apple threw the game off its App Store in August, but it will soon return via the Safari browser. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IaRPAW
Covid-19: Nintendo profits triple as games boom continues
The video games industry rakes in revenues around the world as coronavirus lockdowns continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/361wodG
WhatsApp lets messages vanish after seven days
The disappearing messages option will erase chats from phone of both sender and recipient. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jZo3vW
Ring doorbells to send live video to Mississippi police
Privacy campaigners describe the development as their "worse fears come true". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38e7OJp
3 Types of Misinformation Spreading After the Election
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3jVjq6h
3 Types of Misinformation Spreading After the Election
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3jVjq6h
Twitter Clamped Down on Trump, but Army of Accounts Spread His Message
By BY KELLEN BROWNING, BEN DECKER AND JACOB SILVER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3mXf5Bt