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Report blasts "manipulative" video game loot boxes
Consumer groups from 18 countries in Europe are calling for governments to clamp down …
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Rape victims should not be treated as suspects, says data watchdog
The information commissioner says victims are treated as suspects, and wants excessive…
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What is Google's new skin tone scale?
Google has introduced a new skin tone scale - what is it and why does it matter? fro…
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Cinemas now accepting Yoti digital ID
Young cinemagoers can now prove their age using the Yoti app instead of taking ID docu…
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Twitter fined $150m in US for selling users' data
Federal investigators say the social media company broke rules on giving personal data…
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Twitter investors sue Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid
The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire's "wrongful conduct" has cause…
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Jessica Ennis-Hill: Why I now train around my period
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill launches an app giving women exercises according to their mens…
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Google probed by competition watchdog over ad dominance
The Competition and Markets Authority launches an investigation into Google's adve…
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Tether device aims to detect risky routes for cyclists
The Tether box collects data of cars passing too close to cyclists, creating a map of …
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Facebook owner Meta updates its privacy policy
But the company says the changes don’t allow Meta to collect, use or share your data i…
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Newport Wafer Fab: Chinese buyout of UK's biggest chip plant to be reviewed
The UK government says it will make a national security assessment of the sale of Newp…
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Robot developed that’s smaller than a flea
Researchers at Northwestern University in the United States have created robots less t…
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Dyson working on home robots
The company is setting up a major robotics research centre in the UK. from BBC News …
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Female avatar sexually assaulted in Meta VR platform, campaigners say
Campaigners join calls by some Meta shareholders for an assessment of on potential har…
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Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door'
A man says he lost millions, and then was arrested for trying to talk to crypto boss D…
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Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism
Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a sourc…
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Could hydrogen ease Germany's reliance on Russian gas?
Why hydrogen might be one route for Germany to move away from dependence on Russian im…
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Clearview AI fined in UK for illegally storing facial images
The facial recognition database firm must pay more than £7.5m and delete data it holds…
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The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within po…
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WhatsApp to launch customer-business chat feature
Cloud-based software will offer more personalised business using the popular messaging…
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Cyber security: Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers
The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of fo…
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Canada to ban China's Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks
The UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have also barred the Chinese telecoms equipment …
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Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight
The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind …
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Subsea internet cables could help detect earthquakes
Optical-fibre cables could spot tsunamis or the effect of climate change on currents, …
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Buffalo shooting: NY probes 'bone-chilling' social media role
Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or p…
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President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica is at war with Conti hackers
The Conti cartel, which is thought to be run from Russia, has upped its ransom demand …
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How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs
A growing number of young people are getting into crypto trading - despite the risks. …
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Netflix cuts 150 US-based jobs after losing subscribers
The US streaming giant is forced to lay off staff to minimise cost of viewers quitting…
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Social platforms' Buffalo shooting response called inadequate
Campaigners accuse technology companies of failing to block and remove content posted …
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Elon Musk warns Twitter deal stuck without fake account proof
The deal to buy Twitter can't "move forward" without proof of spam accou…
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New app to help spot online spies
MI5 backs a new app to help people spot online approaches by foreign spies in disguise…
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US warns over risk of hiring North Korea IT workers
The remote workers allegedly aim to help fund Pyongyang's advanced weapons program…
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Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on?
One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switc…
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Twitter boss responds to Musk doubts on fake accounts
Chief executive Parag Agrawal says the firm is confident that less than 5% of users ar…
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Europeans' data shared 376 times daily in advertising sales, report says
A new report, based on industry figures, shows how often web users' data is shared…
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Meta being sued by ex-Facebook content moderator
The man worked in Kenya, and says he was paid under £2 an hour to review posts includi…
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'I've got bass in a backpack': VR revives 1989 rave culture
The In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats exhibition shows visitors what the acid-house scene…
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The new jet set - why private plane usage has soared
The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continu…
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Asteroid mining: Helping to meet Earth's natural resource demands
With Earth's natural resources running out, people are looking to mineral-rich ast…
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Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details
The billionaire tweeted that he wanted to see more information on spam and fake accoun…
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Two Twitter bosses ousted ahead of Elon Musk $44bn takeover
One of the senior executives was on parental leave when he learned he was out of a job…
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Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling
The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral. from …
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Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls
Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creati…
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Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communities
Fifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isl…
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Apple loses position as most valuable firm amid tech sell-off
Saudi Arabian energy giant Aramco has taken the top spot amid a broad sell-off of tech…
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Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US
A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate fur…
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Google unveils new Pixel Watch
The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit…
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Fifa: EA Sports to break away from football body
Electronic Arts will instead produce new football games under the banner EA Sports FC.…
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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban
He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was 'morally wrong a…
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Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years
The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last". fr…
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UK blames Russia for satellite internet hack at start of war
Russia launched an attack on Viasat just before invading Ukraine, the UK and its allie…
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Why India's poorest children are falling further behind
Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India. …
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Twitter: X marks the spot for Elon Musk's growth plans
A document shown to prospective investors may shed light on the Tesla boss plans for T…
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Bitcoin value drops by 50% since November peak
The slide in the value of cryptocurrencies comes as stock markets around the world hav…
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Influencers and followers need more protection, say MPs
MPs call for more protection for social media influencers and their young followers. …
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Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?
Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think i…
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BBC announces first ever Gaming Prom
The event will be taking place on 1 August 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. …
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Amazon targets review firms with legal action
The tech giant has accused four companies of flooding its shopping sites with fake rev…
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Facebook accused of deliberately disrupting Australia emergency services
A whistleblower group claims Facebook allowed a news ban affect vital services to gain…
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Why one firm is banking on carbon fibre bikes in Europe
Europe's bike firms want to source more components closer to home, including carbo…
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The perfect storm increasing the cost of a crucial metal
Nickel is essential for batteries and stainless steel but suppliers are struggling to …
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Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US
Gucci joins a growing number of major companies that have started to accept digital cu…
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UK government sets out plans to rein in Big Tech
A regulator will have powers to fine firms such as Google and Meta if they fail to fol…
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