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Plan to secure internet of things with new law

The internet of things, from toys to web cameras, should be more secure, the proposed legislation says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VBPrbi

Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism

Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DFrLsv

Family-friendly robot company Anki set to close

Anki, the company behind Cozmo and Vector, is facing financial difficulties. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Y1twIh

Drone owners to be charged annual fee under new proposals

Every drone and model aircraft owner could be charged £16.50 a year under plans by the regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WjUudK

Samsung unveils TV that can switch to vertical mode

The TV can pivot from a horizontal to a vertical position, to better display smartphone content. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ISENqS

Key steps for a healthier Twitter revealed

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Leading figures at one of the world’s biggest social media platforms have revealed plans to make it safer. A healthier Twitter has been promised, with key steps outlined. This comes following a blog post written by Twitter vice president Donald Hicks and senior director David Gasca. The pair, co-writing the article, vowed that they wanted people to feel safe on Twitter. Significant progress was highlighted while doing so, but there was is also recognition of further work to do. “We want people to feel safe on Twitter,” began the post . “Last year, we shared that building a Twitter free of abuse, spam and other things that distract from the public conversation is our top priority. “Since then, we’ve made strides in creating a healthier service. Today, we’re sharing an update on our progress and previewing some changes you can expect to see in the next few months. Teams are working hard to build a healthier Twitter. Credit: Pixabay/ PhotoMIX-Company “There will always be more to...

Mobile Chrome Hoax Could Target Android Users

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A new method for hiding the true location of a website from users of the mobile Chrome Web browser has come to light. Phishers can trick users into revealing their credentials for a legitimate website to operators of a malicious one, security researcher James Fisher reported. Scammers can exploit mobile Chrome's feature that hides the address bar when users are scrolling on a Web page by inserting an address bar that allows a fake site to pose as a legitimate one, such as that of a bank, Fisher explained. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2IQHFEE

Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'

But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vvW1kM

When will you next buy a mobile phone?

Mobile phone sales worldwide are declining but is our love affair with them over? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PDPtKm

Vodafone found Huawei security flaws in Italy in 2009

Vulnerabilities in Italy could have given the Chinese firm access to people's home networks. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZOSrAz

TalkTalk service at bottom of Ofcom poll for third year running

It's the third year in a row that the broadband provider has come bottom of Ofcom's customer survey. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PCZVBZ

Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UJwKhr

Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XTHj3o

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vrILxN

Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VFF1aQ

Is Nvidia Tesla's Kryptonite?

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Tesla sure didn't have a good week last week, given the kind of press coverage it got. I'm not that worried about Tesla going away, though, as its products are far too popular for it to disappear. On the other hand, management clearly needs to be fixed. What got me started looking at Tesla last week was that it pretty much announced that Nvidia was its Kryptonite. Yet that seemed to be what happened when Tesla spoke about its new self-driving car technology and pointed out, inaccurately, that what it had was better than Nvidia's tech. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2UNOrwc

Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DCK2qk

Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PA9e5l

Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UMIX51

Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GOr7dT

Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UFt545

Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'

Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XLYLXB

'Extremist' Google algorithms concern ex-police chief

Google insists that its search software is not used to promote contentious online material. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZC7qh6

Feren OS: An Almost Flawless Linux Computing Platform

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Feren OS might well be the Linux computing game-changer that lures you away from your current operating system. Feren OS is based on Linux Mint 19 and the Cinnamon desktop environment that Linux Mint devs developed. This distro currently does not give you any other desktop options. However, it comes with a wide assortment of configuration choices that let you tweak the look and feel into almost any customized appearance you could want. This distro follows a partial rolling release system that constantly updates the OS for its lifetime. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2DzZYcX

Protests over plan to change domain pricing

Costs to rent or renew some web domains could go up as net overseer proposes changes to pricing rules. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IYkLtW

Scooters hacked to play rude messages to riders

Audio files on some scooters have been swapped so riders are sworn at and propositioned by the vehicle. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WaCulY

Apple recalls plugs in UK, Hong Kong and Singapore

Risk of electric shock from broken plugs forced recall from Apple. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IKJtyF

Android and iOS smartphone users warned about ‘Exodus’ malware

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Technological advancements are being made every day. Unfortunately, with every step forward there seems to be greater dangers out there in the tech world. The latest comes in the form of ‘Exodus’ malware, targeting Android and iOS users. It has been reported that this type of cyberattack can steal passwords and photos. The Mirror has covered this latest cyber worry. A report, published earlier this month, summarised exactly what smartphone users need to be aware of. However, the discovery was first made by Security Without Borders . The team there first found the malware in Android smartphones. They are dubbing it ‘Exodus’. What you need to know about ‘Exodus’ malware So, ‘Exodus’ is being described as “a terrifying new strain of malware”. It has been detected in both iOS and Android apps. If you’re unlucky, it can steal all of your personal data – Mirror Online reports. This ‘creepy malware’ was reportedly hidden inside files in several apps on the Google Play Store. So, once f...

Tracking the toxic air that's killing millions

Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZzcPFx

Huawei row: 'Inquiry to be held' into National Security Council leak

Cabinet sources tell the BBC a formal inquiry will be held into leak from National Security Council. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IVMeMR

Microsoft hits $1 trillion market valuation

The firm is one of only three to have achieved the milestone, the others being Apple and Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GIvlEc

Russia's Facebook is now balanced, as all things should be

Social media website VKontakte temporarily removes 400,000 users by mimicking Avengers: Infinity War. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UXjkmK

US Uber drivers plan 12-hour shutdown over pay and conditions

The drivers' protest coincides with the ride-hailing firm's debut on the stock market. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UEmsyT

FAA Greenlights Wing Aviation Drone Deliveries

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The Federal Aviation Administration has given its first air drone delivery certification in the United States to Alphabet's Wing Aviation, paving the way for the service to begin commercial package delivery in Blacksburg, Virginia. "This is an important step forward for the safe testing and integration of drones into our economy," said U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. "Safety continues to be our No. 1 priority as this technology continues to develop and realize its full potential," she added. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2DvyuoE

Huawei 5G row: Government 'cannot exclude' criminal investigation

A cabinet minister condemns the leaks from a National Security Council meeting about a UK 5G network. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Pt7Dyi

Failed Zozosuit hits company profits

A failed experiment with a body-measuring suit has eaten away at fashion retailer Zozo's profits. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UDXPCD

Neo-Nazi's Facebook account left active

The social network says it is investigating why the profile was not removed - as it had promised. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2URgwaZ

Huawei row: Ministers call for investigation into leaking

Government ministers are calling for a "full and proper" investigation after discussions were leaked. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GEVzao

Dick Barnes, pioneer behind oldest working computer, dies

Dick Barnes co-designed the machine used by engineers who built the world's first commercial nuclear reactor. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IE68N8

Hate speech: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube told off by MPs

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are accused of not doing their jobs as they face questions from MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GEjzdJ

EU Gives Nod to 'Big Brother' Biometrics Database

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The EU Parliament overwhelmingly approved two measures that would integrate the region's fragmented law enforcement and home affairs databases into a centralized one that would include biometric information on some 350 million EU and non-EU citizens. It approved creation of the new system on two votes. One was to merge systems related to visas and borders, approved 511-123, with nine abstentions. The other was to merge systems with law enforcement, judicial, migration and asylum information, approved 510-130, also with nine abstentions. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2ZxgfZq

Huawei: Why UK is at odds with its cyber-allies

The US has been pressing other nations to ban use of the Chinese firm's 5G kit on security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IOYChT

Microsoft Paint: Fans rejoice as art app saved 'for now'

After suggestions Paint could be removed from Windows, Microsoft says it's staying - "for now". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2W2L9qj

Donald Trump meets Twitter's Jack Dorsey at White House

Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with the president about "the health of public conversation". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DpnlFZ

Huawei row: UK to let Chinese firm help build 5G network

Reports suggest the UK will allow the Chinese company to provide equipment for a 5G data network. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZxWeSi

Jacinda Ardern leads effort to curb online extremism

New Zealand and France will host a summit aimed at curbing the use of social media to promote terrorism. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GDS83V

Netherlands 'hosts most child sex abuse images'

About half of such images reported to the Internet Watch Foundation in 2018 were hosted in the Netherlands. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IXifo5

Red Hat Breathes New Life Into Java

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Red Hat is the new keeper of the keys to two popular versions of the open source Java implementation, OpenJDK 8 and OpenJDK 11, having taken over stewardship from Oracle. Oracle ended commercial support for Java 8 and the Oracle JDK 8 implementation of Java SE last year. Oracle left the enterprise Java business when it transitioned support and maintenance of Java Platform to the Eclipse Foundation, where it is now known as "Jakarta EE." Red Hat's move enables developers to continue building apps with Java after Oracle abandoned support. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2IBf4D9

Google Wing drones approved for US home deliveries

Drone home delivery company Wing will start deliveries in rural Virginia "within months". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GsMQqG

Google 'retaliating against harassment protest organisers'

Organisers of walkouts in protest at Google's treatment of women say they are facing backlash at work. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DuArBX

Election interference is 'online harm', MPs hear

The UK's information commissioner has strong words on the need for reform of political ads online. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GDbLJj

Twitter sees more users and rising revenues

The social media platform reports better-than-expected results as it plans to minimise "outrage". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Gu4eLw

Apple AI accused of leading to man's wrongful arrest

A man is suing Apple after claiming its in-store AI led to his arrest. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UA7zOi

Samsung Applies Brakes to Galaxy Fold Launch

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Foldable phones have been dealt a setback by Samsung's announcement that it has postponed indefinitely the release of its Galaxy Fold. Samsung pumped the brakes on the $1,980 phone's release after several reviewers reported problems. Samsung acknowledged that their experiences indicated the device needed further improvements for the best possible user experience. The company decided to delay the Galaxy Fold release in order to evaluate the feedback and run further internal tests, and said it would announce the release date in the coming weeks. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2PsREQL

Sri Lanka attacks: The ban on social media

Is the ban a sign of things to come for social media firms unable to halt the spread of misinformation? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vk3yTK

Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year

The electric carmaker entrepreneur makes a new promise on driverless vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XyCrR9

The Important Social Media Changes The Epilepsy Society Want to See

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The UK Government has been urged to protect people with photosensitive epilepsy, by better regulating fast-paced social media content. Warnings have been issued by The Epilepsy Society, a charity looking to raise awareness of “online harms”. It’s understood that a growing number of people with epilepsy have experienced seizures triggered by certain content on social media. The BBC reports that more than 18,000 people in the UK may have epilepsy triggered by photosensitivity. This can include flashing lights or contrasting, quick-fire imagery. Now, The Epilepsy Society has said it is seeing “an increasing number” of complaints from sufferers. It’s felt that fast-paced videos, shared on social media, leave people with epilepsy vulnerable to seizures – due to a lack of warnings. Photosensitive #epilepsy is when seizures are triggered by flashing lights or contrasting light and dark patterns. #Photosensitive epilepsy is not common but it may be diagnosed when you have an EEG test...

Vodafone named 'worst' mobile network

Annual study of more than 6,000 mobile customers names most and least popular UK network providers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XBYKp6

Apple's Looming Nightmare

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The big news last week was that Apple finally agreed to settle its fight with Qualcomm. Kudos to Tim Cook, because I've known a lot of CEOs rather who would have fought to the death than admitted they were wrong -- and not only wrong but acting disingenuously the entire time. Fighting this to the death would have been far worse. What spurred the settlement, given the timing, likely was he defense Qualcomm mounted in the latest San Diego court action. It showcased that Apple had made serious misrepresentations. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2GAzkSY

Tesla says investigating car explosion in Shanghai

A video circulating on Chinese social media appears to show a parked Tesla car erupting into flames. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Do8xHy

Asos billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka attacks

Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen and his family were visiting Sri Lanka, where three of his four children died. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XDpW6Z

Samsung Galaxy Fold launch events delayed in China

Two events are postponed following reports of broken screens from smartphone reviewers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UsJbOB

TED 2019: How to kill a zombie rumour and fix Facebook

How to fix a "broken internet" has been a central question at TED 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vhK2HE

An alternative way to capture childhood on your phone

A simple, but evocative, way to record your children's development without using a camera. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IHAC05

Millions using 123456 as password, security study finds

A list of all-too-predictable choices for breached accounts includes 123456 and "Liverpool". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GxCEOP

TED 2019: The start-ups launching in space

Space is getting busy thanks to a new era of commercialisation. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GwOLeU

Hacking 'hero' Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to US malware charges

Marcus Hutchins said he regrets his actions and accepts "full responsibility for my mistakes". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VTG43L

Disney Goes Over the Top: How Does Its Streaming Service Stack Up?

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The Walt Disney Corporation officially announced Disney+, its direct-to-consumer streaming service, during its Investor Day webcast last week. The new over-the-top service will become available on Nov. 12 for a $6.99 month subscription. Disney+ will arrive with more than 25 new TV programs, as well as more than 10 new movies. The service will expand to include more than 400 movies from the Disney vaults, as well as other IP from Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox -- all now owned by the Mouse House. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2V9Hudb

Amazon Reviews – are they always what they seem?

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Whether you’re tech savvy or not, product reviews are a huge factor in potential online purchases. This is especially the case when it comes to Amazon reviews, or any other kind of online shopping platform. Often, we can’t see, feel or try-out the product so we put our faith in those who have. So, it’s particularly alarming to hear that Amazon’s website has reportedly been flooded with fake five-star reviews . This is the claim of consumer group Which? , who say this underhand tactic helps unfamiliar brands rank high. The probe concluded that top-rated reviews on items like headphones, fitness trackers and smart watches were surprisingly dominated by these brands. Although there was no evidence that the reviewer had even used the product. How to spot a fake review on Amazon → https://t.co/0NmFGufaZp Beware of unknown brands dominating search results Be wary of large numbers of reviews arriving in a single day Look for repetition Filter to check for unverified vs verified revie...

Condres OS Conjures Up Pleasing Arch Linux Transition

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Condres OS, a distro much like the defunct Apricity OS, could be a speedier replacement for Linux OSes that have turned slow to no-go in recent new releases. Condres OS is an Arch-based distro that offers many pleasing usability traits similar to three popular Debian-based distros: Linux Mint; Peppermint; and Zorin, which bundles ICE and Wine accouterments. Condres OS, as is typical of Arch distributions, comes with a rolling release upgrade model. It is very easy to install and use. Something else that impresses me with Condres OS is its software balance. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2PkrXSr

Robot news presenter causes a stir on Russian TV

The humanoid, named Alex, causes a stir as he makes his debut on state news channel Rossiya 24. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XpVLQy

Everyone's a Winner in Apple-Qualcomm Settlement

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Apple and Qualcomm unexpectedly announced a settlement as their case entered the second day of a hearing in the U.S. District Court in San Diego. In related news, Intel announced it was getting out of the 5G smartphone chip business. The Apple-Qualcomm settlement provides an unspecified one-time payment from Apple to Qualcomm, a six-year licensing arrangement, and Apple's agreement to pay royalties to Qualcomm. The settlement will free Apple to enter the 5G smartphone competition, where it has been outstripped by Android device manufacturers. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2Xl9tEf

Facebook bans UK far right groups and leaders

A dozen named groups and individuals will be purged from the social network, it said. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IGMsYa

Facebook scraped email contacts of 1.5 million users

The social network was grabbing email contacts of some new uses for almost three years, it says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Gj73in

TED 2019: The online campaign that ended a beard ban

The woman aiming to build "a labour movement for the 21st Century" shares her plan at TED. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PjaEBo

Samsung's folding phone breaks for reviewers

Several outlets reviewing Samsung's ground-breaking new folding smartphone have reported major problems with its screen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UtbU5W

Apple to Focus on Productivity With Next macOS, iOS Releases

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The ramp-up to Apple's WWDC this June has begun, with reports circulating about the goodies the company will include in the next generation of its desktop and mobile operating systems. The latest revelations include macOS support for the iPad as an auxiliary display, and iOS support for multiple windows within apps. There are a number of third-party products on the market to add an iPad as a second display for a Mac, but the feature reportedly will become native to Apple's desktops and laptops with the next version of macOS, version 10.15. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2VOYq5K

TED 2019: Prize to online classes project causes controversy

Plans to give millions of dollars to a program for online learning for pre-schoolers has been criticised. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UkBuda

Assassin's Creed's maker pledges aid to help Notre-Dame

Ubisoft is to donate money and offer use of its digital reconstruction of the cathedral. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DtLbR5

Xbox One with no discs: 'The way forward' or 'bad timing'?

Gamers give their verdict as Microsoft announces an "all-digital edition" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UFMzdW

Government in email privacy blunder

A department responsible for data protection shares the personal details of hundreds of journalists. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2vf9Yn3

Netflix to trial showing top 10 lists to UK users

Streaming company Netflix is to trial showing UK users its most-watched shows over a weekly period. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v9YoKg

Google to police new app developers more closely

Apps from unfamiliar developers will be scrutinised more deeply before they go on the Play Store. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GrGZCZ

UK to introduce porn age-checks in July

Sites that fail to comply will face fines or risk being blocked by internet service providers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KLSZ6v

Get Creative with Design Software for Mac

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There is so much design software for Mac users to get creative with out there. Here are 10 of our favourites. It’s a mixed bag, that’s for sure! We are truly spoilt with some cutting-edge software solutions, but the ten we have chosen cover a range of bases. Essentially, no stone has been left unturned. Of course, we’ve got some graphic design and prototyping tools on the list. However, expect to see some fantastic 3D sculpting mastery and some home design solutions too! There’s some great design software for Mac users out there… Credit: Free-Photos/ Pixabay So, we hope that we’ve included something for every one of our readers to get excited about. Without further ado, let’s take a look at ten top pieces of design software for Mac. DrawPad Free Graphic and Logo Designer First of all –  DrawPad allows you to easily create graphic images, all from the comfort of your Mac. This free graphic and logo designer specialises in image composition and manipulation. So, it’s a to...

Technology to keep dementia patients out of hospital

Radar technology and tiny brain-monitors are just some of the devices being tested by a new research centre. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ICnSaS

TikTok: Apple and Google block video sharing app in India

The removal comes after a court called for a ban on the video app over concerns of risk to children. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VOprGH

Vodafone 'gigafast' ad banned after Virgin Media complaint

The promotion described broadband packages as being "gigafast" that did not offer 1Gbps speeds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v98pXS

TED 2019: The $50 lab burger transforming food

TED fellow Bruce Friedrich tells the TED conference about his vision for the future of food. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Phvyk7

Apple and Qualcomm settle billion-dollar lawsuit

The surprise settlement brings a long-running legal battle between the two tech firms to an end. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DinUkR

TED 2019: Twitter boss offers to demote likes and follows

Jack Dorsey has been talking at TED about the changes the platform is considering. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GmiwxR

PlayStation 5: Sony reveals first details of next-gen console

Sony's next-gen console, which will replace the PS4, will be much faster and include improved audio. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XjcjJY

EU's New Copyright Directive Could Break the Internet

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A copyright directive that some fear could break the Internet has cleared the final hurdle in the European Union. The directive makes platforms for user-uploaded content legally liable for violations of the rights of copyright holders. It requires them to obtain the permission of the holders before posting content to their sites. The directive undermines the legality of the tools and sites that Europeans use every day to share thoughts, ideas, culture, humor and science, said the Computer & Communications Industry Association. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2Zf0pmc

Game of Thrones: Now TV glitch hits Apple TV owners

Sky's Now TV app failed to load for some viewers while displaying a degraded version of the from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IrexDA

How Android and iOS Users can Hide WhatsApp ‘Last Seen’ Status

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Instant messaging means that almost everyone is reachable within just a few clicks these days. That’s great, right? Well, there are some slightly annoying side-effects… Take WhatsApp ‘last seen’ notifications for example. If you’re not great at quickly responding to messages, you can definitely do without it! The globe’s most in-demand messaging app enables people to send content all over the world, instantly and for free. This can range from text, pictures, videos and voice calls. However, when you’re sent something the sender will know you’ve received and seen it. The app’s ‘last seen’ feature will allow your contacts to see when you last used the messaging service. How does this work? Well, if you have WhatsApp open and you’re connected to the internet, they know you have read it. WhatsApp ‘last seen’ notifications can often be more trouble than they’re worth if you’re a slow replier. Of course, everyone seems to be on WhatsApp these days. Friends, work colleagues – even m...

Facebook challenged to give TED talk on political ads

Journalist Carole Cadwalladr challenges Mark Zuckerberg to address TED about "election fraud". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Xgdk5y

Epilepsy charity calls for social media seizure warnings

People with epilepsy are being exposed to flashing images, some deliberately, says a charity. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v4uPJZ

Swedish Social Democrats' Twitter account hacked

Messages posted on the hijacked account included anti-immigration rhetoric. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ilflda

Amazon 'flooded by fake five-star reviews' - Which? report

Top-rated reviews on popular items are dominated by unknown brands, consumer group Which? finds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PcDxyM

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold

The BBC's Chris Fox tries Samsung's folding smartphone to find out what it can do. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v6CKq1

Qualcomm: Rethinking AI in a 5G Quantum World

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It is expected that 5G will move aggressively into the market, with near-complete major metropolitan coverage by the end of the year. This technology is a game-changer, but it doesn't come without issues, one of which is the massive change in network loading. 5G will shift the bottlenecks from the wireless networks to the backhaul, where the expected massive increase in traffic will force some rather impressive network upgrades. One factor that will drive this massive traffic increase, a 10x increase over today, will be a massive jump in intelligent networked devices. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2Gd1bHy

Q4OS and TDE: A Juicy Little Linux Secret

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Q4OS and the little-known Trinity Desktop Environment are an unbeatable combination that provides a powerful and flexible computing platform. I periodically revisit releases of interesting Linux distros and developing new desktops in my weekly quest for exciting and innovative choices. Some of these weekly forays turn up unexpected delights. Q4OS is one of them. I had used an earlier release of Q4OS on a test machine that recently died. That presented the perfect excuse to check out the latest snapshot of Q4OS 3.6 Centaurus. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2IyBns3

Article 13: UK helps push through new EU copyright rules

The UK supports a final vote in favour of new online copyright rules, but some EU nations objected. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IwPVsl

Lyft removes faulty bikes from three US cities

Riders report that brakes were being jammed on sharply on some motor-assisted bike journeys, said Lyft. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ul3vBc

Apple and Qualcomm square off in US court

The row is about how much phone makers should pay for the chips essential to modern smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Xfpifz

Jack Ma defends the 'blessing' of a 12-hour working day

Alibaba's billionaire founder sparked intense debate after pressing for a 9am to 9pm working day and a six-day week. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2VL1AaN

Under-18s face 'like' and 'streaks' bans on social media

The UK's data watchdog proposes restrictions on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat among others. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Gd3Wsl

TED 2019: 10 years of 'ideas worth spreading'

TED talks have become synonymous with cutting-edge ideas and are watched by millions. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XegMNT

How social media is changing comedy

Social media changed many aspects of modern life, but how has it impacted traditional stand-up comedy? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KBPfVd

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffer outages

Users said the sites, and messaging service WhatsApp, were unavailable for more than three hours. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PbH946

Gatwick drone attack possible inside job, say police

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Internet regulation: Mark Zuckerberg’s four ideas

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The founder of Facebook has published four ideas that he believes could help better regulate the internet. Mark Zuckerberg’s four ideas revolve around harmful content, election integrity, privacy and data portability. He published his thoughts in a Facebook Newsroom blog titled ‘Four Ideas to Regulate the Internet’ , published on Saturday March 30. Introducing his piece, he spoke how companies like Facebook have “immense responsibilities” today. This is because, as Zuckerberg’s first line outlined, ‘technology is a major part of our lives’. “Every day we make decisions about what speech is harmful, what constitutes political advertising, and how to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks,” he wrote. “These are important for keeping our community safe. But if we were starting from scratch, we wouldn’t ask companies to make these judgments alone. Mark Zuckerberg’s four ideas about how to regulate the internet have been shared with the world. “I believe we need a more active role for ...