Japan's last pagers beep for the final time
At their peak, pagers were used by more than 10m people in Japan - but just 1,500 subscribers remained. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2o32UKd
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Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans
A two-year trial found an improvement in symptoms for military veterans with PTSD. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ndXKLd
'Sadfishing' social media warning from school heads
Schools report growing worries about young people being tricked by emotional appeals online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mrhue1
Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?
A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nfOK8f
Employers Used Facebook to Keep Women and Older Workers from Seeing Job Ads
Employers Used Facebook to Keep Women and Older Workers from Seeing Job Ads 341 by shrikant
Instagram Threatened Removal of Verified Status for Posting Snapchat Content
Instagram Threatened Removal of Verified Status for Posting Snapchat Content 391 by thescribbblr
Scientists Identify How Many Trees to Plant and Where to Stop Climate Crisis
Scientists Identify How Many Trees to Plant and Where to Stop Climate Crisis 386 by ph0rque
Full-fibre broadband: What is it and how does it work?
Boris Johnson says everyone in the UK should have fast full-fibre broadband, but what is it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oIC36B
Brits' internet use peaks at 21:00 on Wednesdays, ONS says
The Office for National Statistics has begun to analyse internet data use for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nPq6LL
TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton: Cryptocurrency auctioned by police
Elliott Gunton demanded payment in cryptocurrency, in a bid to hide his criminal activity from police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nOJ4SS
Southampton internet broadband speeds to be boosted
Virgin Media will deliver internet download speeds 20 times the national average to 100,000 Southampton homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nRHdwq
Drones used to track down fugitive in China
Police used drones to track down a man who evaded detection for almost two decades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nJLnXa
Asics blames hackers for porn on shop screens
The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ouwyIB
OK hand sign added to list of hate symbols
An anti-hate group says the finger-and-thumb sign is being used as an "expression of white supremacy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2n9oPig
Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?
A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mJMia9
Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people
Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nu2KeC
Elon Musk gives update on Starpship rocket plans
The US entrepreneur says prototype flights of his Moon-Mars rocket system will begin in months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mEz7aq
Ahead of 2020, Facebook Falls Short on Plan to Share Data on Disinformation
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ofQmPy
Microsoft has removed the “use offline account” option when installing Windows
Microsoft has removed the “use offline account” option when installing Windows 431 by rahuldottech
MyPayrollHR CEO Arrested, Admits to $70M Fraud
MyPayrollHR CEO Arrested, Admits to $70M Fraud 390 by headalgorithm
New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases
New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases 374 by bookofjoe
Spoofing emails: The trickery costing businesses billions
Company executives are being targeted by spoof emails requesting them to send vast sums of money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lJ6VT6
Microplastics found in 93% of bottled water
Microplastics found in 93% of bottled water 408 by simonebrunozzi
'I built my software empire from a Stoke council house'
Entrepreneur Stephen Parker describes his quest to build a software empire from Stoke. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m8ftDk
World’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat and other news
BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nTKVFZ
Can AR goggles make swimming more fun?
BBC Click's Chris Fox tries augmented reality goggles that help swimmers track their exercise from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nbRp2w
Announcing your plans makes you less motivated to accomplish them (2009)
Announcing your plans makes you less motivated to accomplish them (2009) 453 by mhb
The Week in Tech: Why Californians Have Better Privacy Protections
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mjHCqZ
Facebook to create VR world called Horizon
Inhabitants of the virtual space will be able to play games, chat and shape the world, says Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lAw8z4
US uses Google Translate to vet refugees
Documents show that US immigration services use free online translation tools to vet social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nNXfrf
DoorDash confirms data breach affected 4.9M customers, workers and merchants
DoorDash confirms data breach affected 4.9M customers, workers and merchants 369 by bonyt
How podcasts went from unlistenable to unmissable
Podcasting has come of age, with today's increasingly slick productions attracting big advertising money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lxw82Y
Facebook Tests Hiding ‘Likes’ on Social Media Posts
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mZfcCQ
Google: 21 Facts you probably didn't know about the search engine
To celebrate its 21st birthday, we've got 21 facts about the tech giant that you might not know - unless you've already googled them yourself, of course! from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m7snRT
Brace Yourself for the Internet Impeachment
By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mXlz9K
Some tea bags may shed billions of microplastics per cup
Some tea bags may shed billions of microplastics per cup 443 by Sgt_Apone
Google makes deepfakes to fight deepfakes
Its facial forensics database will help researchers create tools to fight the misuse of such technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2noiKyv
Match.com and US regulators clash over fake accounts
US regulators claim users are being exploited by dating giant Match.com. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lo6VrE
Match.com Used Fake Ads to Swindle Users, F.T.C. Says
Match.com Used Fake Ads to Swindle Users, F.T.C. Says 368 by mlthoughts2018
Amazon announces Alexa-integrated glasses and ring
The Echo Frames and the Echo Loop were unexpected wearable tech launched by the firm on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lYU3Iy
Pornography 'one click away' from young children
Youngsters under 10 report being "grossed out" and confused by what they have seen, says BBFC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lhzpmJ
The celebrity is the device's first celebrity voice
Amazon announced Samuel L Jackson as their first celebrity partner for their digital assistant device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lkkaJS
Why We Upgraded Our Reviews Approach for Apple’s iPhone 11
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2lfUhuz
A.I. Researchers See Danger of Haves and Have-Nots
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mK9HaV
At Least 70 Countries Have Engaged in Disinformation Campaigns, Study Finds
By BY DAVEY ALBA AND ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2lG90PX
Peloton: 'It's borderline addiction'
The company's believers say its tech-enhanced stationary bike has matched exercise to the age of social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nlvB4H
How Hong Kong protesters avoid police surveillance
Protesters in Hong Kong use low and high-tech ways to avoid being monitored by the authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ncSoPV
Amazon Wants Alexa to Move (With You) Far Beyond the Living Room
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2nktBd3
Amazon Alexa gets Samuel L Jackson and other celebrity voices
The firm has also addressed privacy concerns about its smart assistant technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mCHmmR
Facebook will not fact-check politicians
Facebook does not want to be the "referee" in elections, says Sir Nick Clegg. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2l8aHFs
Improvising a Laptop Recorder and Chewing Gum at the Same Time
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mzGiQO
Boston Dynamics Atlas robot twists and somersaults
Boston Dynamics demos techniques that let its Atlas robot blend its movements together more fluidly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mFLtPe
OSSU: A path to a free self-taught education in computer science
OSSU: A path to a free self-taught education in computer science 388 by paulygarcia
TikTok censors references to Tiananmen and Tibet
Content regarded as politically sensitive is censored by the video-sharing app claims The Guardian. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2n4WR7b
Boston Dynamics robot dog Spot goes on sale
The robot could be useful in construction, the oil and gas industry and for public safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mGl7w9
How to Make the Most of Apple’s New Privacy Tools in iOS 13
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2n1PGN3
Instagram ads banned for 'misleading' Kardashian link
The Instagram ads misled customers and suggested celebrities had used the treatments, the ASA found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2luZu1Q
Bike crash left Spokane man unconscious, so his Apple Watch called 911
Bike crash left Spokane man unconscious, so his Apple Watch called 911 405 by throwaway413
Group Behind California Privacy Law Aims to Strengthen It
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2luelcQ
WeWork's Adam Neumann quits as chief executive
The boss of the trendy office rental firm says stepping aside is "in the best interests of the firm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kR2g0X
Notorious GandCrab hacker group 'returns from retirement’
The gang is thought to be behind ransomware attacks that have caused havoc in Texas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mWIfqJ
Using Gooey as a Universal Front End for Any Language or CLI Application
Using Gooey as a Universal Front End for Any Language or CLI Application 518 by goostavos
Some WeWork Board Members Seek to Remove Adam Neumann as CEO
Some WeWork Board Members Seek to Remove Adam Neumann as CEO 367 by moltensodium
Understanding the working of X11 from the ground up (2017)
Understanding the working of X11 from the ground up (2017) 431 by signa11
The effect of meditation on brain structure (2012)
The effect of meditation on brain structure (2012) 463 by idclip
Facebook buys 'mind-reading wristband' firm CTRL-Labs
The device, in development, can pick up electrical signals from the brain, then decode and transmit them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2msXib4
Snopes: How do you survive 25 years debunking fake news?
Snopes has been investigating folklore, urban legends and fake news for a quarter of a century. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mGy89h
Microsoft issues emergency patch for Explorer browser
The patch has been released immediately to combat growing abuse of the Internet Explorer flaw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2llEtXb
Fortnite: Why you might not be playing real people anymore
For the first time, computer-controlled characters are going to be added to the battle royale game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mKJCbD
Kik Messenger app to shut down
Millions of people will be cut off as the app's creator shuts down to help it fight legal action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mPa5Fa
Uber gets two-month extension to London licence
The firm's temporary licence to operate was due to expire on Wednesday, but it now has a two-month extension. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kOZQQC
Got Insomnia? CVS Health Has an App for You
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mKKXzf
Europe’s Top Court Limits ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Privacy Rule
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mhJKze
Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case
The case followed a dispute with a French privacy regulator who wanted links to be delisted across the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2leL31C
How to charge your phone abroad with no plug adaptor
If you have forgotten to bring a travel adaptor, there still might be a way to charge your phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lerwP1
Pea power: Can the humble crop save the planet?
There has been a scramble to produce protein from peas, but can it really help solve environmental problems? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2l93Awn
Apple Keeps Making Computer in Texas After Tariff Waivers
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2kHs5ka
Google launches Play Pass apps subscription package
It will charge $4.99 a month for access to more than 350 apps, posing a challenge to Apple Arcade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kBFN82
Danielle Cohn: Are teen influencers being exploited?
Danielle Cohn posts provocative images and videos but her father insists she is only 13 years old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mzXGor
Security gadgets 'making people more vulnerable' from hackers
Hacking experts show a family how easily they can be spied on by technology bought for their safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kwdCHy
Google seeks permission for staff to listen to Assistant recordings
The company acknowledges it had not been clear enough that humans might listen to users' recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m3gzjt
Serverless: 15% slower and 8x more expensive
Serverless: 15% slower and 8x more expensive 642 by kiyanwang
YouTube U-turn after protests over verified status
The video-sharing site apologised after proposing a change that drew criticism from prominent YouTubers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kXWrPi
One Brother Stabbed the Other. The Journalist Who Wrote About It Paid a Price.
By BY ADAM SATARIANO AND EMMA BUBOLA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ACdvhZ
Almost one in five men admits to having no close friends, a survey has found
Almost one in five men admits to having no close friends, a survey has found 544 by laurex
Show HN: See a Satellite Tonight. No Telescope Required
Show HN: See a Satellite Tonight. No Telescope Required 754 by modeless
Weld: Accelerating numpy, scikit and pandas as much as 100x with Rust and LLVM
Weld: Accelerating numpy, scikit and pandas as much as 100x with Rust and LLVM 548 by unbalancedparen
Explanation of the state of uBlock Origin and other blockers for Safari
Explanation of the state of uBlock Origin and other blockers for Safari 630 by n1000
Silicon Valley is terrified of California’s privacy law
Silicon Valley is terrified of California’s privacy law 562 by ssklash
Amazon orders 100K electric delivery trucks from Rivian
Amazon orders 100K electric delivery trucks from Rivian 505 by prostoalex
What ORMs have taught me: just learn SQL (2014)
What ORMs have taught me: just learn SQL (2014) 502 by BerislavLopac
What3words: 'Life-saving app' divides opinion
First responders have been singing the praises of what3words but some have reservations about the tech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30AM56L
Congress Asks More than 80 Companies for Big Tech Complaints
By BY JACK NICAS AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2AC1GZn
Twitter Suspends Account of Former Adviser to Saudi Crown Prince
By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NplyY4
Inside Airbnb, Employees Eager for Big Payouts Pushed It to Go Public
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30fVF3N
Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps
The move comes as part of a review launched in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NnyDkN
Facebook Says It Has Suspended ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Apps
By BY KATE CONGER AND GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34U8oaV
The Week in Tech: An Emerging Twist on Antitrust
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30wVjkv
YouTube stars rattled by verification changes
YouTube will remove the "verified" status from many video-makers' channels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30xnxf3
Hackers get chance to target US satellite
The US Air Force will allow selected hackers try and take over an orbiting satellite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ObVn6J
Microsoft president: Don't move fast and break things
Microsoft's president urges other tech firms to accept responsibility for the effects of their work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30iW8SZ
Stripe’s new funding round values company at $35B
Stripe’s new funding round values company at $35B 604 by tempsy
Conservative Party targets over-45s with Facebook Brexit ads
Political parties’ Facebook ad campaigns are gearing up ahead of any election, BBC News research reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31BF1Iv
Airbnb plans to list shares next year
The home rental site's floatation is expected to be one of the highest profile market debuts of 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V4Gwwg
Tech entrepreneurs call for more government regulation
Tech insiders say we cannot trust companies like Google and Facebook to regulate themselves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFzrPR
Robotic fish to scare invasive species and other news
BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IbyM6s
The work experience you can do in your pyjamas
Big companies are offering internships via the internet, but are they a valuable experience? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/355Mdii
Solar and Wind Power So Cheap They’re Outgrowing Subsidies
Solar and Wind Power So Cheap They’re Outgrowing Subsidies 447 by ph0rque
Swiss Copyright Law: Downloading Stays Legal, No Site Blocking
Swiss Copyright Law: Downloading Stays Legal, No Site Blocking 454 by vezycash
Airbnb Says It Plans to Go Public in 2020
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30bjD06
Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises climate-change action
The chief executive says Amazon will buy thousands of electric vehicles and become carbon neutral by 2040. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32R9tyr
How fish could help make biodegradable bioplastics
MarinaTex is an alternative to the single-use plastics such as those used in sandwich packets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QdUME3
Amazon Pledges to Be Carbon Neutral by 2040
By BY DAVID MCCABE AND KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30wXCny
Huawei's Mate 30 phones lack Google services
The phones will offer Facebook's apps via Huawei's own store but are not pre-loaded with Google's. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IaJiuI
Huawei: Microsoft president seeks resolution to tech ban
The US company's president warns of a "digital iron curtain down the Pacific Ocean". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LF8mMo
Smart TVs sending sensitive user data to Netflix and Facebook
Smart TVs sending sensitive user data to Netflix and Facebook 425 by hhs
Software Architecture Is Overrated, Clear and Simple Design Is Underrated
Software Architecture Is Overrated, Clear and Simple Design Is Underrated 556 by signa11
Booking.com still duping customers, says watchdog
The consumer watchdog claims the website is still using 'pressure-selling' tactics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEoHkF
The cheat hackers ‘ruining’ gaming for others
The use of cheats is a major problem in video games and it’s becoming increasingly lucrative as esports take off. We meet a teenage hacker’s making thousands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/306HEW1
Instagram clamps down on diet and cosmetic surgery posts
Some posts will now be hidden from under 18s while "miraculous" remedy posts will be banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Sl02d
Too Many Video Streaming Choices May Drive Users Back To Piracy
Too Many Video Streaming Choices May Drive Users Back To Piracy 456 by kamiYcombi
Colorado Town Offers 1 Gbps for $60 After Years of Battling Comcast
Colorado Town Offers 1 Gbps for $60 After Years of Battling Comcast 418 by CrankyBear
The debate over facial recognition technology
Some MPs have called for UK police and companies to stop using live facial recognition for public surveillance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M06a1e
New Twitter algorithms aim to stamp out trolling
US researchers develop a tool that can detect abuse with "90% accuracy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34RKgWx
Live facial recognition surveillance 'must stop'
Campaigners say the technology is inaccurate, intrusive and infringes on an individual's right to privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IcE8OL
The robot that cleans floors and tells jokes
More than 100 fully autonomous cleaning robots are coming to Singapore this year, made by local manufacturer Lionsbot. Ella's job is cleaning the floors at the National Gallery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UZvjgq
Facebook to block altering of headlines in adverts
Social media firm is to tighten rules after 'misrepresentation' row over Conservative party advert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O5XpW4
Facebook to use police video to recognise shooters
The technology giant will provide body cameras to Metropolitan Police officers on firearms training. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/307f6eX
Gitlab More Than Doubles Valuation to $2.75B Ahead of Planned 2020 IPO
Gitlab More Than Doubles Valuation to $2.75B Ahead of Planned 2020 IPO 340 by andygcook
'Racist' AI art warns against bad training data
An AI art exhibition is facing criticism for using racist and sexist tags to classify its users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32IVQ4c
Sam Walker: Prisoner posted YouTube videos of life behind bars
A union calls for more action to stop phones entering jails after a prisoner posts on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ApdPkd
Gatwick Airport commits to facial recognition tech at boarding
The London airport will regularly scan passengers' faces at departure gates from 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31F6Lfv
Pokemon: 'Ash Ketchum failing for 22 years taught me being a loser is OK'
The world's most popular Pokemon trainer, Ash Ketchum, achieves the goal he set for himself in 1997. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30jwwQH
Amazon Echo screen flicker angers owners
One owner, in Hampshire, says his device started to flicker 16 months after he had bought it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LCPgqy
Equifax doesn't want consumers to get their $125
Equifax doesn't want consumers to get their $125 341 by CaliforniaKarl
HTC bets on former Orange executive to boost sales
Taiwan's mobile phone company moves away from its founders to appoint a former Orange executive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32QMofw
Amazon launches HD music streaming
The company is the first of the "big three" streaming services to offer CD-quality audio. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30qK64Q
IPhone 11 and 11 Pro Review: Thinking Differently in the Golden Age of Smartphones
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34RBIyM
UK's full-fibre broadband coverage rises to 8%, says Ofcom
Ofcom's report highlights how much work must be done to provide full fibre access to all by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34TBXcW
WeWork parent pulls IPO following pushback: sources
WeWork parent pulls IPO following pushback: sources 353 by jwegan
Apple downloads ~45 TB of models per day from our S3 bucket
Apple downloads ~45 TB of models per day from our S3 bucket 457 by julien_c
Electric car owners to 'choose' engine sounds
Proposals by a US road safety body could see electric vehicle owners choose the noise their car makes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LWXFnv
IPhone 11 and 11 Pro Review: Thinking Differently in the Golden Age of Smartphones
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2O7iJKE
100 million dollars to reshape the economics of the web
100 million dollars to reshape the economics of the web 368 by lftherios
Elon Musk says 'pedo guy' tweet was not accusation
The Tesla CEO's lawyers say the term means "creepy old man" in South Africa where Mr Musk grew up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32S0ugF
Smart meter rollout delayed for four years
Suppliers now have until 2024 to fit them into homes, but it may mean higher costs for the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30lii22
Rebellion's Sniper Elite VR game previewed
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak plays a demo of the latest version of the World War II sniping simulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O73wJy
Tech-savvy stamp collectors energise an old hobby
Technology is helping stamp collectors to share their passion and keep rogue operators at bay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LQGqUU
Algeria protests: how disinformation spread on social media
How social media became an information battleground for anti-government protesters and Algeria's rulers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AnkNX5
The boring technology behind a one-person Internet company
The boring technology behind a one-person Internet company 503 by mxschumacher
Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Own Products
Amazon Changed Search Algorithm in Ways That Boost Its Own Products 310 by juokaz
Police officers raise concerns about 'biased' AI tools
Law enforcers fear they will be told to unfairly target some groups because of past prejudices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34QF2tW
BBC to switch off red button text in 2020
Viewers will no longer be able to read headlines, football scores, weather and more on TV sets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31sL0zb
Body scanners to screen London commuters for weapons
Passengers are scanned as they walk through Stratford station, in the "battle against knife crime". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LTovwJ
BBC ready for TV's 'second wave of disruption'
BBC boss Lord Hall will say in a speech the arrival of new streaming services will change the game again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ao0GrE
Muslim website defends Home Office funding
The SuperSisters platform, for young Muslim women, says it has retained full control over its output. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31pQD12
Data on almost every Ecuadorean citizen leaked
The massive database of personal information was found on an unsecured cloud computer, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30nc5CH
Online trolls: Why they abuse celebs and how to combat it
Stars are targeted in the hope they will respond and spread the abusive message further, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I98Zf0
How bacteria could make fashion more eco-friendly
A new process to dye clothes using bacteria could bring environmental benefits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30jFbTr
The former soldier who aims to build a $50bn firm
Shachar Bialick says his special forces background drives his success in business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31C2Uzq
HP printers try to send data back to HP about your devices and what you print
HP printers try to send data back to HP about your devices and what you print 355 by darekkay
App that cancels subscriptions launches in UK
The virtual card automatically protects people from being charged at the end of a free trial period. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30p65cl
Casey Viner: Teenage US gamer jailed over deadly 911 hoax
Casey Viner, 19, ordered the prank call after an argument while playing Call of Duty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZUAcfR
China is increasingly using exit bans to bar Americans from leaving
China is increasingly using exit bans to bar Americans from leaving 300 by onetimemanytime
Chicago School Professor Fights ‘Chicago School’ Beliefs That Abet Big Tech
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/30nEloC
Real-Time Surveillance Will Test the British Tolerance for Cameras
By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31pGQrN
BLUF: A military standard to make writing more powerful
BLUF: A military standard to make writing more powerful 394 by jger15
The U1 chip in the iPhone 11 is the beginning of an Ultra Wideband revolution?
The U1 chip in the iPhone 11 is the beginning of an Ultra Wideband revolution? 330 by ingve
France and Germany Agree to Block Facebook's Libra
France and Germany Agree to Block Facebook's Libra 393 by huntermeyer
Facebook removes altered Conservative advertisement
The Tories "misused" the platform when they changed the headline on a BBC News story, the company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31xesEt
Conservative Party Facebook advert altered BBC headline
The party says it is reviewing its Facebook advertising after criticism of the way a BBC story was used. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LO1H1n
Online bullying: What you can do about trolling
What can you do if you're being cyber-bullied? Hannah Adams, from Jesy Nelson's new doc, tells us. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30i1fxH
Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes
The fires are now under control at Abqaiq and Khurais, state media say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LOAdbX
MoviePass will shut down for good on Sept. 14
MoviePass will shut down for good on Sept. 14 347 by jameslk
The average mineral content in vegetables dropped 80–90% between 1914 and 2018
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When a hospital sling costs 900% more than at Amazon, something is very wrong
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Instagram fact-check: Can a new flagging tool stop fake news?
Users can now flag false Instagram content to fact-checkers but experts believe there is more to do to fight disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZWqgSY
A high-speed network driver written in C, Rust, Go, C#, Java
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Hong Kong Exchanges Bids $39B to Take over London Stock Exchange
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Russian activist saves data from police with drone
An activist in Siberia flew his hard disks to a friend by drone when police came knocking at his door. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2URUilI
The Week in Tech: Silicon Valley’s Alternate Reality
By BY NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32Ctt7S
House Antitrust Panel Seeks Documents From 4 Big Tech Firms
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZXCcoj
Google to remind staff they can complain about work
Workers at the search giant are being reminded about their rights to complain and protest about conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ai8s6u
Instagram apologises after censoring London fishmonger
A video of the shop display, showing dead fish, was flagged as containing offensive material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32GfUnS
Colour-changing ink allows objects to swap designs
BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I2sTZ5
PewDiePie cancels $50,000 donation to anti-hate group: 'I messed up'
The YouTuber says he chose to donate to the Anti Defamation League because he was advised to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DG8HD
Climate change: Robot submarine measures shrinking Arctic glaciers
Scottish scientists find that glaciers west of Svalbard are retreating by up to 300m a year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Jo5S8
Why your smart meter may not be so smart after all
Nearly a third of all energy companies fitting smart meters are still installing old technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34GEVkN
Variant 31: 'Pushing the boundaries' of immersive theatre
The "live horror" theatre experience where you fight zombies under ground in central London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30iGl1C
Whirlpool tumble dryer recall uncovers 65,000 dangerous machines
Despite the full recall, hundreds of thousands of fire-prone machines may remain in UK homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7Lh9E
Google Maps shows sunken car where missing man’s body was found
William Moldt went missing in mysterious circumstances 22 years ago after a night out in Florida. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ENeM5
Google to pay €1bn to end French tax probe
The settlement ends a four-year investigation into Google's tax affairs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9Cyne
Hackers Hit Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a ‘SIM Swap’
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High-tech ways to keep employees happy
Companies offer gym deals and cycle schemes - but how do they know if these are what staff want? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/309qAtK
How virtual reality is helping people with dementia
Virtual reality is being used to help people with dementia revisit their past. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Ca3jw
Fake cancer cures: Debunking myths found in videos on YouTube
Professor Justin Stebbing, a cancer expert at Imperial College London, debunks some of the unproven “cures” for cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2USAKOi
YouTube advertises big brands alongside fake cancer cure videos
The video site's algorithm promotes medical misinformation in a number of languages, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30el1Ki
New Lawsuit Against Uber Is Set to Test Its Classification of Workers
By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LuipUP
Twitter suspends government-run accounts in Cuba
The social media giant suspends state-run media and officials' accounts, citing policy violations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31k1fyn
How tiny satellites could transform weather forecasting
CubeSats can provide a more affordable alternative to conventional satellites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NXpHSt
Watchdog questions collection of public's Gov.uk data
It comes after Buzzfeed claimed to have seen leaked documents about creating a central database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I2Juwb
Google Settles With U.S. Labor Agency Over Employees’ Speech
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31jukdh
Huawei chief offers to share 5G know-how for a fee
Ren Zhengfei offers to share its 5G know-how with a Western firm in return for a one-off fee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZSmXwS
The singer protesting against Spotify... on Spotify
The latest song by Canadian singer Esthero includes a spoken-word protest at Spotify's royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LqFSpH
Google's smart-city plans 'tech for tech's sake'
A panel of experts criticises Google's ambitious plans for a smart city in Toronto. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32EFKZv
Phone subscription firm Veoo fined £600,000
It misled an inquiry and enabled consumer harm, said watchdog Phone-paid Services Authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LPjF3s
Facebook's Libra should be blocked in Europe, France says
The social media giant faces growing opposition to its planned cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34JjJe6
California Approves Statewide Rent Control
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Arrests in 10 countries over money-transfer scams
Raids carried out over months targeted groups suspected of spoofing email accounts to steal cash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AeaZhO
Water found on a potentially life-friendly alien planet
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Project Oberon: UK eyes cluster of military radar satellites
Defence chiefs want a batch of small spacecraft able to see the Earth's surface in all weathers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NafwKC
Virtual reality recreates Owain Glyndwr's Sycharth home
Born in 1359, Owain Glyndwr was the last native Welsh person to hold the title Prince of Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AbwsIj
'Proud' Hertfordshire PC sent arrest footage to sisters
The officer is found guilty of gross misconduct for sharing body-worn camera footage on WhatsApp. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I1Emsb
Ban children from gambling in games, MPs say
In-game spending should be regulated by gambling laws and loot boxes banned for children, they say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31aUSgV
Oracle C.E.O. Mark Hurd Is Taking a Medical Leave
By BY DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZT2Iys
California passes bill that classifies gig economy workers as employees
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Show HN: Cyberpunk web design made easy, really easy
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50 U.S. states and territories announce broad antitrust investigation of Google
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McDonald's to transform its drive-throughs with AI
The fast-food giant hopes to make ordering hassles a thing of the past. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/307gPfE
Staying on Top of Tech’s Changing Story
By BY JOSEPH PLAMBECK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34DteLH
Sony shocks gamers with Playstation revelation
It turns out people have been using the wrong terminology for years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q3OGGt
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro 'triggering' fear of holes
People with "trypophobia" are complaining about Apple's latest handsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AkhEr3
iPhone 11: Will Apple's latest phones capture India's growing market?
The iPhone 11 is likely to help Apple consolidate in one of the world's only growing smartphone markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AbBG6V
California Passes Landmark Bill to Remake Gig Economy
By BY KATE CONGER AND NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Lojmhg
California passes landmark gig economy rights bill
The law would mean the likes of Uber and Lyft would have to offer holiday and sick pay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UNq03u
California Passes Landmark Bill to Remake Gig Economy
By BY KATE CONGER AND NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32AtBVk
What happens if you fall asleep in a self-driving car?
If you fall asleep in a self-driving car, it will try to wake you - then stop, wherever you happen to be. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1JqDe
iPhone 11 Pro: Hands-on with Apple's new devices
The BBC's Dave Lee tries out a slow-motion selfie on the iPhone 11. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HYY5ss
Uber Lays Off Hundreds More Workers as It Struggles to Make Money
By BY KATE CONGER AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UJKUkc
Apple iPhone Event: The Series 5 Watch, a New iPad and Streaming Details
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN AND JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LUZYYr
Apple unveils iPhone 11 and 'always-on' Watch
Apple is hosting a launch event for new handsets and other products at its California headquarters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31cBlwC
Apple iPhone Event: What to Expect
By BY JACK NICAS AND BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32E4kJR
Sainsbury's reinstalls tills in till-free store
An experiment in shopping via app reveals consumers are not quite ready for till-free grocery buying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/309d5Kh
Musicians call for facial recognition ban at gigs
Musicians add their voice to calls for Ticketmaster to roll back plans to use the tech at concerts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HVwrMH
Moscow rap becomes most-disliked Russian YouTube video
A rap song in praise of Moscow becomes the most-disliked Russian video on YouTube before its removal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZOWDCT
Sex lives of app users 'shared with Facebook'
Some period-tracking apps are sharing intimate details with Facebook, says Privacy International. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N71nOs
Taylor Swift 'tried to sue' Microsoft over racist chatbot Tay
The singer's legal team claimed the holocaust-denying AI's name implied a link with the singer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ULowqH
Jack Ma: Alibaba begins new era as founder departs
The charismatic Chinese businessman led Alibaba to become one of the world's biggest internet firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZRRIkL
Brain hack devices must be scrutinised, say top scientists
The UK's Royal Society warns of the risk of companies accessing our thoughts and moods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UHhjbf
Will your next handbag be made of mushrooms?
Amid a growing backlash against fast fashion, firms are looking at new fabrics from mushrooms and pineapples. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32wyGxZ
9th Circuit holds that scraping a public website does not violate the CFAA [pdf]
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Google Antitrust Investigation Outlined by State Attorneys General
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2UKTDTg
94,504 BTC (1,018,147,922 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallet
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Vinyl set to outsell CDs for first time since 1986
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Malicious attack on Wikipedia – what we know and what we’re doing
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M.I.T. Media Lab concealed its relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
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Stellarium: A free open-source planetarium for your computer
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YouTuber Nikita Dragun faces backlash over hairstyle
YouTuber Nikita Dragun is accused of cultural appropriation over a 'box braids' hairstyle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZNlRBB
Apple responds to iPhone factory criticism
Apple denies claims that staff experience poor working conditions in the Foxconn factory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HW7alw
eBay investigates topless-woman icon swap error
A small picture of a topless woman briefly appeared on eBay UK messages sent via the Outlook app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34BLghw
Russia complains about Facebook and Google election ads
Letting the adverts circulate led to election "interference", Russia's communications regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZPJUjx
Amazon’s Effort to Recruit 30,000 Workers Collides With Saturated Job Market
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PXxfY4
How Apple Stacked the App Store With Its Own Products
By BY JACK NICAS AND KEITH COLLINS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZWqntP
Almost one-fifth of Britons 'do not use internet'
Survey says almost everyone under 50 is online but after that, use declines by about 2% per year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PYd2kI
Thousands complain about solar panels
People who took out large loans say the thousands of pounds in savings they were promised have not materialised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PYoyge
How Each Big Tech Company May Be Targeted by Regulators
By BY JACK NICAS, KAREN WEISE AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZRpJS8
MIT Media Lab head Joichi Ito resigns over Epstein donations
Joichi Ito's move comes after claims that MIT tried to conceal gifts from the disgraced financier. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LsbcDa
Drones warning over breeding seals in Pembrokeshire
Experts say the animals become agitated and go into the water, which could lead to them not returning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ll37S6
Fake news: BBC and tech firms join forces to fight disinformation
The new measures will include an early warning system for use during elections, the BBC says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UDlKn6
Apps, AI, & sweeper keepers - big data hits the football big time
How big data arrived in football's big time and why it is changing the sport forever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZV3c2P
The London schoolgirl running her own e-commerce business
Cara has been running her own business for a year and has even paid for her parents to go on holiday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34rkhoN
Why people pay for the perfect Instagram wedding
Is the influence from social media apps like Instagram putting too much pressure on the big day? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HNYYnB
How Top-Valued Microsoft Has Avoided the Big Tech Backlash
By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZXBPVY
Joi Ito Resigns from M.I.T. Media Lab After Outcry over Jeffrey Epstein Ties
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Let's Encrypt makes certs for 30% of web domains
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Everything I googled in a week as a professional software engineer
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When the A.I. Professor Leaves, Students Suffer, Study Says
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZWfjg6
Unsolicited nudes detected and deleted by AI
Software that can detect unwanted penis pictures sent on Twitter is being developed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/311EkIa
15 Ways Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon Are in Government Cross Hairs
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HRAytj
Gender identity clinic leaks patient list
A London gender clinic appears to leaks details of more than 900 people on one of its mailing lists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZB2E73
The Week in Tech: YouTube Fined $170 Million Over Child Privacy Violations
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZzQziq
Facebook to face fresh anti-trust investigation
State officials will investigate whether Facebook has "stifled competition and put users at risk". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/310yI0Q
China to curb facial recognition and apps in schools
It comes after a number of schools adopted technology to monitor class behaviour and attendance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UxxMhY
Facebook puts $10m into effort to spot deep fake videos
The cash will help create detection systems that can spot the increasingly convincing fakes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PQ5Cjq
Lego droid orchestra performs Star Wars and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/319XnAh
Pornhub owners 'profit from revenge porn'
One woman feels "violated", after a video uploaded by her ex-partner was viewed thousands of times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A1ejg1
The secrets of controlling your internet profile
Banksy reckoned we would all be anonymous for 15 minutes, but is this even possible? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PPZGaq
Why ‘SIM Swapping’ Is a Growing Security Nightmare
By BY NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MWBmB8
Google's 'secret web tracking pages' explained
The search giant's advertising methods are once again under scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PLEGkY
Amazon sends Margaret Atwood's The Testaments out early by mistake
Some lucky readers received Margaret Atwood's follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale a week early. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MYlNJd
Facebook confirms millions of phone numbers exposed
More than 200 million phone numbers from Facebook members have been exposed in an online database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UzNqJU
Yahoo email fault hits BT, Sky and TalkTalk customers
Users in the UK and across the world are unable to send or receive emails via Yahoo's platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34tAvxp
Tesla Autopilot design 'led to' crash
The design of Tesla's Autopilot system and "driver inattention" led to a crash in January 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NScryq
Trolls cause shutdown of official Jeremy Renner app
The actor closes down the app after members were harassed and abused by trolls who hijacked it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NXshaW
A database of Facebook users’ phone numbers found online
A database of Facebook users’ phone numbers found online 527 by bifrost
Raspberry Pi computer looks down on Earth
UK satellite company SSTL is taking pictures of the planet with the small educational computer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HMFWOo
Samsung Galaxy Fold to be launched on 6 September
Samsung has been rushing to launch its first folding smartphone before rivals like China's Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MWncjL
Human speech may have a universal transmission rate: 39 bits per second
Human speech may have a universal transmission rate: 39 bits per second 436 by headalgorithm
Why phones that secretly listen to us are a myth
A mobile security firm carries out a research investigation to test the popular conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZOpbZt
Slack’s Shares Plunge After It Predicts a Larger Loss
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NWoGdc
Google, YouTube to Pay $170M Penalty over Collecting Kids' Personal Info
Google, YouTube to Pay $170M Penalty over Collecting Kids' Personal Info 412 by longdefeat
To Prepare for 2020 Election, Tech Companies Are Said to Meet With U.S. Officials
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PIWcpU