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NHS Covid app sends record number of 'pings'
The alerts ask people to test or self-isolate after contact with someone who had a pos…
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Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021
From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what's made the news in tech…
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Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US
The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global delive…
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China ride-hailing giant Didi sees losses deepen after crackdown
This month the company announced that it would move its share listing from New York to…
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Elon Musk rejects claims that his satellites are hogging space
His comments come after China complained to the United Nations about his internet sate…
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TikTok moderator sues over 'psychological trauma'
Candie Frazier says her mental health suffered after watching "extreme and graphi…
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Apple puts Indian iPhone factory 'on probation'
Hundreds of staff at Foxconn in Sriperumbudur were reportedly hit by food poisoning. …
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CES 2022: More firms cancel in-person appearances
The major consumer technology trade show continues to suffer fallout from the spread o…
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Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba
The pop icons' surprise return helped UK vinyl sales top five million for the firs…
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Riot Games to pay $100m in discrimination case
The League of Legends maker agrees to settle a 2018 gender discrimination class-action…
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Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket
Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challe…
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Advice issued as drone spooks resting seals
A marine conservation charity is asking drone operators to keep their distance from se…
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Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN
The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made publ…
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Eco-laundry hopes to clean up how we wash clothes
A start-up from Oxford is hoping to make laundry more environmentally friendly. from…
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Russia fines Google over illegal content breach
The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their an…
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Tesla disables gaming while driving feature
It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a ca…
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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination
Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook an…
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Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’
A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "…
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Intel apologises to China over supplier advice
The US technology firm says sorry after it urged firms not to source products from Xin…
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Chinese regulator pauses partnership with Alibaba
The firm's cloud computing arm "did not tell the regulator in time" abou…
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US safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay
It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving.…
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Big tech names withdraw from Las Vegas CES conference
Amazon, Facebook and Twitter say they will no longer attend in person. from BBC News…
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Zee-Sony merger will create an Indian entertainment giant
Zee and Sony announced they will merge their television channels, film assets and stre…
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Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens
BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction. …
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Arsenal fan token posts broke advertising rules, says watchdog
The Advertising Standards Authority said the club 'failed to illustrate the risk o…
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OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief
The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavo…
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Nationwide customers hit by payment delays
Problems with inbound and outgoing payments mean some people face issues receiving the…
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Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns
The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impa…
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China Mobile to raise up to $8.8bn in Shanghai share listing
The firm was kicked off the New York Stock Exchange due to rules imposed by Donald Tru…
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Miners experiment with hydrogen to power giant trucks
Anglo American is testing a hydrogen-powered giant truck in a bid to make its business…
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Amazon-owned Twitch bans Amazon account after breast revealed on air
Amazon-owned Twitch bans Spanish Amazon Prime Video channel after host's breast re…
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Nreal Light: Augmented reality specs put to the test
BBC Click's Chris Fox finds out what Nreal's augmented reality specs can do. …
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China artificial intelligence firm relaunches SenseTime $767m listing
SenseTime's share sale was suspended last week after the US imposed an investment …
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What is the metaverse?
From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metave…
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How to read your weather app
What you need to know about weather forecasts on your phone from BBC News - Technolo…
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How to avoid gadget frustration on Christmas Day
Modern tech gifts might not be ready to work straight away - are you ready for Christm…
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Virtual reality worship: What carols at home looks like this Christmas
The Church of England has released a series of virtual reality carols from BBC News …
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The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner
If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be …
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BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam
The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal l…
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Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive
Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories…
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US sanctions drone-maker DJI
The Treasury Department puts the Chinese drone giant DJI on an investment blacklist. …
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GirlsDoPorn victims win rights to their videos
More than 400 people can now demand the illegally obtained films be removed from websi…
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Nasa probe flies in Sun's atmosphere and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News -…
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How Russia tries to censor Western social media
Western social media companies face huge fines as Russia pressures them to remove cont…
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Tech trends 2022: Starships and missing chips
From giant rockets to new ways to heat your home, a look at the technology that will e…
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Meta bans surveillance-for-hire firms for targeting users
Facebook's owner is to alert about 50,000 people in more than 100 countries about …
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Millions more get fibre broadband but take-up lags
Eight million more homes have access to full-fibre broadband but fewer than a quarter …
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Sainsbury's payroll hit by Kronos attack
A ransomware attack on payroll systems provider Kronos hits multiple major companies i…
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TikToker Demi Skipper trades up from a hairpin to a house
Demi Skipper started with a hairpin and traded it up until she got a house. from BBC…
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Reddit: Social media platform files to go public
Reddit was at the centre of the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon earlier th…
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Log4shell: US demands Christmas Eve deadline for hack fix
Federal agencies must protect themselves against a widespread security flaw by 24 Dece…
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Google will fire employees who refuse vaccinations, report says
A leaked memo warns employees who do not follow vaccine policy that they could lose th…
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‘I was murdered by my husband’ - tech gives victims a voice
Animated photographs of women before they were killed warn others about abusive relati…
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Tesla Model 3: Paris' largest taxi firm suspends cars after fatal crash
One person died and 20 were hurt after a cabbie lost control of their Tesla Model 3 la…
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Console shortages: Why can't I buy the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5?
Chinese power cuts, the pandemic and other reasons you can't get your hands on gam…
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Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing data for ads
The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian r…
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Watchdog bans seven ads in crypto 'red alert'
Cryptocurrency ads by trading platforms, exchanges and a pizza chain broke rules, the …
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Instagram sorry for blocking user named metaverse
The company admits an artist with the Instagram name @metaverse was wrongly blocked fo…
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Apple launches Android app to address AirTags tracker fears
Apple releases an Android app to find its AirTag location trackers, in case they are m…
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Bank of England warns on crypto-currency risks
Deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe says assets such as Bitcoin could affect the whole fi…
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Amazon criticised over safety at tornado-hit warehouse
The firm said events happened quickly at the Illinois site and it was "deeply sad…
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Online Safety Bill: New offences and tighter rules
The next stage of the landmark Online Safety Bill recommends major changes and tougher…
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How vending machines are making life better for Kenyans
By thinking small vending machine firms are delivering more affordable products for Ke…
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Flaw prompts 100 hack attacks a minute, security company says
Businesses race to fix a security vulnerability posing a "severe risk", agen…
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Bored Ape NFT accidentally sells for $3,000 instead of $300,000
A "fat fingered" typing error seems to have cost an NFT dealer more than $25…
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And Just Like That: Peloton responds with parody ad after shares tumble
The exercise equipment maker released an online parody after scene that sent its share…
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Indian PM Modi's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet
The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be di…
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How hologram tech may soon replace video calls
The coronavirus pandemic and travel bans have accelerated interest in holographic comm…
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Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape
The Chinese e-commerce firm has fired the woman, who went public with accusations in A…
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Storm Arwen: Why power cuts left people unable to phone for help
People with new digital phone lines were unable to call for help during the Storm Arwe…
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Instagram influencer received 'hundreds' of obscene photos
Podcaster Jess Davies is among those who want to see cyber-flashing criminalised. fr…
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The technology helping keep women safe on the streets
There are plenty of apps which can make women feel safer on a night out. from BBC Ne…
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Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like pow…
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Four-wheeled robot walks upright and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News -…
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Microsoft Teams bug blocked Android emergency call
A user whose grandmother was having a suspected stroke was unable to make a call to 91…
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Google issues warning to location-sharing apps
Apps could be dropped from Play store if developers are not clear about how personal d…
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Game Awards 2021: It Takes Two wins game of the year
The ceremony also gave glimpses of the new Matrix and Sonic the Hedgehog films. from…
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Meta releases social VR space Horizon Worlds
After more than a year in private test mode, Meta's first foray into connected dig…
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Football fans spending millions on club crypto-tokens
Supporters have spent at least £260m on controversial fan tokens from major clubs, dat…
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Why this country is Europe's hub for cargo bikes
In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes. from B…
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Instagram boss calls for more teen protection
The social media giant's chief urged US lawmakers to create a new governing body. …
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Canadian man charged over ransomware attacks
The 31-year-old is accused of co-ordinating cyber-attacks on businesses and individual…
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Maker of suicide pod plans to sell it in Switzerland
Those offering end-of-life services and legal experts are not convinced. from BBC Ne…
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Amazon fined $1.2bn by Italian regulators
It marks the second fine against the company by the country in a matter of weeks. fr…
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Shelby Lynch: TikTok influencer on dispelling disability myths
Shelby Lynch, who has spinal muscular atrophy, answers questions and tackles trolls on…
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UK to phase out 2G and 3G by 2033
The UK's five largest mobile networks have agreed to the timeframe, with some aimi…
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Divine Comedy: Robot Ai-da creates a poem to honour Dante
Ai-da is performing self-composed poetry readings to mark the 700th anniversary of poe…
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5G in Coverdale: Ancient valley set for telecoms upgrade
A 5G switch-on is set to revolutionise life for those who work in Yorkshire's remo…
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'Euros' is most googled term of 2021 in UK
The three most searched for terms on Google UK this year were football-related. from…
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Bitcoin 'founder' wins right to keep billions of dollars
A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoi…
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CEO Secrets: 'Call centre work trained me to be a CEO'
Steven Bartlett, the 29-year-old co-founder of Social Chain, shares his business advic…
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Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals
Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect ov…
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TikTok jumps on online shopping bandwagon
Social media app TikTok is producing its first live shopping and entertainment event i…
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Chinese social media giant Weibo's shares fall in Hong Kong debut
Last week, Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi said it will move its listing to Hong Kong …
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Hacker named Bowser must pay Nintendo in piracy case
Gary Bowser admitted to making hacking tools that allowed people to play pirated games…
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Ubisoft NFTs, called 'Digits', launch for in-game items
Game maker Ubisoft is launching its in-game NFT system this week. from BBC News - Te…
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Instagram announces changes ahead of political grilling
Platform boss unveils new safety features a day before being quizzed by the US Senate.…
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US watchdog probes Tesla over solar-panel safety
Fire risks were not properly disclosed by the company, a whistleblower alleges. from…
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Vishal Garg: US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender …
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Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority…
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Virgin Media O2 'completes' gigabit upgrade after two years
Virgin Media O2 says it has completed a two-year upgrade of its entire network to giga…
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Wall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal
At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of invest…
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Byju's and the other side of an edtech giant's dizzying rise
Indian firm Byju's faces allegations of pursuing hyper growth using high pressure …
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Lara Croft: 25 years of Tomb Raider and a British gaming icon
The team behind Lara Croft talk to Newsbeat about her history and where she goes next.…
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Africa's patchy transport network gets a tech boost
The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs t…
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Uber prices could rise 20% after UK ruling
In a move that will affect the whole taxi industry, a judge has ruled Uber must make c…
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Spar cyber attack hits more than 300 convenience stores
The attack targeted a company in Lancashire which operates Spar's tills and IT sys…
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Using virtual reality to treat pain and anxiety
Government research suggests immersive technologies have the potential to "transf…
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Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy
Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism …
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BitMart: Crypto-exchange loses $150m to hackers
BitMart is the latest in a string of crypto-exchange websites to fall prey to a cyber-…
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Online Safety Bill : What to expect
Politicians are due to give their recommendations for the landmark piece of legislatio…
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Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social ea…
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The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our pr…
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Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leadin…
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Virtual yacht sells for $650,000 and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News -…
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Uber to pay $9m in sex-assault report settlement
The ride-hailing firm has resolved a long-standing row with California officials over …
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US challenges Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm
Regulators in the UK and Europe are also investigating the proposed purchase of the ch…
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US creditors can now DM debtors on social media
The new rule lets debt collectors text and direct message millions of Americans who de…
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China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong
The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US…
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Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut
Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its …
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How to spot the software that could be spying on you
Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in dome…
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Government fined £500,000 for New Year honours data breach
The addresses of more than 1,000 people, including Sir Elton John and Gabby Logan, wer…
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Virgin Media outage hits UK TV viewers
The company said it was aware of an issue affecting TV services and is working to fix …
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Jack Dorsey’s Square changes its name to Block
Days after Jack Dorsey resigned as chief executive of Twitter, his other company is ch…
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Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert
It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid o…
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Cryptocurrency executives to be questioned in Congress
Washington is joining other governments in scrutinising the rapidly expanding sector m…
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Match settles legal fight with Tinder founders for $441m
Dating app Tinder's founders claimed in court that Match had undervalued the firm …
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Scientists claim big advance in using DNA to store data
Scientists say they have made a major step forward in storing information in molecules…
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Microsoft Edge buy now pay later scheme met with criticism
Its Edge browser has added a credit scheme - which users have labelled as "exploi…
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Twitch unleashes AI tool to spot banned users
Twitch's suspicious-user detection system uses machine learning to spot those tryi…
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UK's fastest broadband found in Swansea street
Residents can, according to website Uswitch.com, download a two-hour film in 47 second…
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Why Mars-bound astronauts may go to Iceland first
With a similar landscape to other worlds, it could aid research into extra-terrestrial…
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Duolingo boss: 'Develop your social skills'
Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his busines…
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Elon Musk jokes about whistleblowers with new Tesla product
In recent months, Tesla has faced lawsuits over alleged sexual harassment and racist a…
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Facebook reverses Kyle Rittenhouse search policy
Facebook had ensured searches of the teenager's name on its platform would result …
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Twitter will remove images tweeted without consent
Images or videos of private individuals posted without consent could be removed for vi…
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