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Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XGGA9g

Social media: Church of England unveils online guidelines

Social media has "downsides" but also helps to "share the good news of Jesus Christ", the Church says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XcO3J4

How apps power Hong Kong's 'leaderless' protests

Huge group chats with real-time voting let demonstrators decide what steps to take next. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XEoYe7

Trump lets US firms sell tech to Huawei

The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XgdKgp

Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters

Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RIFYL5

Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZWN29M

Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion

Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FH74gF

South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'

These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JbVqLD

Jack'd gay dating app in payout over leaked nude photos

A security flaw in Jack'd left private intimate photos publicly exposed on the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XfuMeS

Google Maps will tell you if your bus or train is crowded or late

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You’re rushing out the door for your commute. You get to the train station. The train doesn’t come when it’s supposed to. And when it finally does come, it’s jam-packed. Now you’re going to be late and your day is off to a terrible start. Today, Google is trying to help commuters with two new features for public transit. Google Maps is launching a live traffic delays feature for buses. Google already had bus delay information from some cities, but this new feature uses a machine learning model combining real-time car traffic forecasts with data on bus routes and stops to better predict how long a bus trip will take.  The company explains, “You’ll now be able to see if your bus will be late, how long the delay will be, and more accurate travel times based on live traffic conditions along your route. You’ll also see exactly where the delays are on the map so you know what to expect before you even hop on your bus.” Google Maps will also include transit crowdedness prediction...

'Terrifying' app that can undress women taken offline

Furore brings shutdown of app that used artificial intelligence to make convincing nudes of clothed women. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YrQHMx

Five Jony Ive designs you probably don't know

Jony Ive famously designed some of Apple's best-selling products - but he has other strings to his bow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X4NcKo

Dragonfly: Drone helicopter to fly on Saturn's moon, Titan

Nasa will fly a $1bn drone helicopter on Saturn's moon, Titan, in the 2030s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ja6w3U

Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines after power spike

Large racks of the computers constantly mining Bitcoin have led to a spike in electricity consumption. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xg1Eoh

Over $1m paid to ransomware hackers by two US towns

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More than one US town has been badly hit by hackers recently – and it’s had expensive consequences. It’s understood that ransomware attacks have seen two towns in the United States of America forced to pay out $1.1m to the culprits. BBC News joins scores of media outlets in reporting that the latest victim appears to be Lake City, based in Florida. According to their report, around $500,000 was paid out to hackers. This means that, in just the last two weeks alone, the total paid out by Florida municipalities because of ransomware exceeds a six-digit figure. Town staff saw their email accounts locked and members of the public could not make payments to the authorities online. Negotiators were swiftly brought in to discuss the ransom. In the end it seems they decided paying out would be the most efficient way of reclaiming their data. Unfortunately, ransomware remains one of the biggest and most common threats out there for computer users. Credit: TheDigitalArtist/ Pixabay Wha...

Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NfEj0F

Electric car could cover 450 miles and other news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XFfEGQ

AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RL8bko

iPhone designer Ive to leave Apple

Sir Jonathan Ive to leave Apple after two decades as its chief designer from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XCAd6S

Twitter will hide rule-breaking politicians' tweets

Twitter tries a new way to handle politicians who break its rules but are too newsworthy to ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RET77M

Wolfenstein: Youngblood - Nazi images shown in first for Germany

Before now, games released in Germany have not shown swastikas or referenced Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IT0IwP

How 'filthy rich' alter egos can protect your privacy

Instead of blocking ads, the anti-ad tracking system uses 100 tabs to disguise personal profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XaHprC

Reddit places pro-Donald-Trump forum in quarantine

The discussion platform says it made the move after threats of violence against the police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31YjZ7h

Russia denies role in Israeli airport GPS jamming

Aircraft have been forced to use alternative navigation systems to land at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YdW6X3

'Shocking' fake takeaway sold on Uber Eats

A BBC News team set up a fake takeaway restaurant on Uber Eats and started selling burgers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FBfXZb

NSA Admits Improper Collection of Phone Data, 2nd Time Around

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The ACLU has released documents showing the NSA improperly collected Americans' call and text logs in 2017 and 2018. The unauthorized collections occurred just four months after the agency announced it was deleting more than 620 million call detail records acquired since 2015 under Title V of the Foreign Intelligence Service Act. The NSA relied on the improperly collected information from the February 2018 violation to seek approval from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to spy on individuals, the ACLU said. from TechNewsWorld https://ift.tt/2Lnd81n

Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return

Regulators uncover a new issue with the troubled aircraft that could delay its return to service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X3iEIP

Denver drivers followed Google's detour down a dirt road

Denver drivers rushing to the airport took a GPS detour to avoid an hour-long traffic delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZViqpb

Facebook boss admits 'mistake' in handling of Pelosi clip

Facebook's system took too long to flag a doctored video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, its CEO says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J819lB

Chinese Hackers Linked to Global Attacks on Telcos

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Chinese hackers likely are behind a series of cyberattacks against telecommunications companies around the world, security researchers have reported. The campaign, dubbed "Operation Soft Cell," has been active since 2012, according to Cybereason. There is some evidence suggesting even earlier activity against the telecommunications providers, all of whom were outside North America. The attackers attempted to steal all data stored in the active directory servers of the organizations, including all usernames and passwords in the companies. from TechNewsWorld https://ift.tt/2xe5hLt

US meteorologists worried over 5G roll-out

Weather forecasters think parts of the 5G network could interfere with meteorology communications. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YelI6v

US Huawei supplier resumes some shipments

Chipmaker Micron has restarted some shipments to Huawei despite US sanctions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XaQbpu

How to Uninstall Programs on Windows 10

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We’re living in an age where both minimalism and storage are everything. This is as true in the tech world as it is in the home décor industry. Think about it. How many programs do you have on your PC that you never use? They will undoubtedly be taking up precious space. This is why many PC and laptop users choose to uninstall unwanted programs. Essentially this is one of the most common tasks performed. Cleaning isn’t just reserved for spring, after all! But how do you do it? In this How To Article we will explain how Windows 10 users can uninstall unneeded programs, without any hassle. Windows 10, of course, still has the tried and trusted Programs and Features control panel menu that we enjoyed with Windows 7 and XP. However, it will not actually delete modern apps. That being said, there is still a simple way to do so. We’re going to explain the process in just seven simple manual steps. Then we will share with you some Clean-Up Software to help make life a little easier. T...

Second US town pays up to ransomware hackers

Lake City becomes the second Florida town in two weeks to pay up after a ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xeCMgQ

Chinese viewers watch webcast tour of tiny village museum

A live stream tour of a tiny museum open only one day a week attracts nearly half a million viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQuXdn

Robots 'to replace up to 20 million factory jobs' by 2030

A huge acceleration in the use of robots will affect jobs around the world, Oxford Economics says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZSLCNz

Next-Gen Raspberry Pi 4 Packs Power Plus Potential

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The next big Raspberry Pi thing is now here, with lots more computing power and more options. The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced the availability of Raspberry Pi 4, a comprehensive upgrade that touches nearly every element of the computing platform. Raspberry Pi 4 offers users a choice of three memory capacities. The entry-level 1 GB RAM retains the signature $35 price; 2 GB costs $45; 4 GB sells for $55. Prices exclude sales tax, import duty and shipping. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2Xv7lxf

Google city sparks fresh controversy

Plans for a digital city built "from the internet up" meet growing opposition in Toronto. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X99SOj

Facebook to identify French hate speech suspects

The deal between the French government and the tech giant is believed to be the first of its kind. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YaMHQl

Used car batteries may power football stadium lights

Refurbished batteries are already in use at stadiums in Norway and the Netherlands. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IIoo6X

Etika: Body found in search for missing YouTuber

The gamer, who went missing last week, had uploaded a video describing suicidal thoughts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RxZJ81

Global phone networks attacked by hackers

Attackers had power to shut networks down but chose to snoop on users instead. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X6WZ7i

Proposed Law Would Force Big Tech to Reveal Value of Consumer Data

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A Democrat and a Republican have filed a U.S. Senate bill to require companies to report to financial regulators and to the public what consumer data they collect and how they leverage it for profit. "When a big tech company says its product is free, consumers are the ones being sold," said Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. "These 'free' products track everything we do so tech companies can sell our information to the highest bidder and use it to target us with creepy ads." Hawley and Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the DASHBOARD Act. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2J3HGCK

Success as messaging app Slack joins the stock market

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One of the latest tech start-ups to join the stock market has recorded a surge of shares. The messaging app Slack saw shares rise by 49% last week . The team organiser initially set a guide price of $26 a share. However, it rose by 60% at the start of trading and eventually finished at $39. The BBC reports that Slack opted for a direct listing on the stock market. This saw them rejecting traditional advisers and underwriters who usually manage the monetary value of new stocks. Another tech giant, Spotify, also chose to take this approach in the past. It clearly worked for them, and it looks like Slack may enjoy the same success. However, industry experts have told the BBC that “the jury is out” on whether this is best practice. Because of this there was a chance of “wild swings” in the price, while traders endeavoured to assess where it would end up. The messaging app Slack is growing in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. Essentially, the share price jump saw the value of ...

Icelanders tire of disrespectful Instagram influencers

Locals are frustrated at a number of cases where influencers have been disrespectful at tourist sites. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xdq4Pa

Dutch emergency line hit by KPN telecoms outage

The four-hour disruption was the largest in years and the cause is still unclear. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xf7LsM

Cyber-bullying affects more girls than boys in Northern Ireland

A study indicates some children were mocked about their appearance and some were sent nude pictures. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xdYj9o

Changi Airport: Drones disrupt flights in Singapore

A rise in drone use has created growing security concerns for airports around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ycc582

'If you pay, you're fuelling global organised crime'

When malicious hackers disable a business and demand a ransom, why do many firms pay up? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X5PSMD

6 Things We Won't Be Able to Live Without in 2035

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We all thought we'd have flying cars by the end of last century, but we are due to be up to our armpits in them by the end of next decade if trials continue to go well. I touched on the drone drop issue a little last week, and I have been thinking about it ever since. With the advent of drone deliveries, we need a safe place to drop packages. For homes, the roof would be best because it generally has clear airspace above, it is sturdy in case the package drops prematurely, and it is a ton more secure than a driveway, lawn or porch. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2RxIaF9

Chrome is tracking you to an absurd degree

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Cookies make the web a little easier. If you’ve previously visited a site, it can make the return visit a little smoother. But some of those cookies can be more invasive than we’d like. According to a recent Washington Post article, just one week of desktop surfing generated more than 11,000 requests for tracker cookies. Chrome usually allows those cookies by default. And as you visit more and more sites, Google gets a clearer picture of what kind of person you are. That information can be used to target you with eerily specific ads. The Post article also points out that if you have an Android phone, Chrome sends Google your location every time you search. Every time? Yes. Chrome is essentially a cyberstalker. What you can do to protect your privacy In the short term, you can simply turn off some of the cookie options in Chrome. But Google can be even sneakier about how they collect data. Even if you don’t use Chrome, your Gmail and Google Maps history helps them know just who y...

Sudan crisis: Internet restored - but only for lawyer

A lawyer, who won his case over a three-week blackout, is to return to court on behalf of other Sudanese. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X43cRL

League of Legends: Iran players say US sanctions have blocked the game

Iran gamers have reportedly received messages saying they can't play the game because of the US government. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FuCdUx

Missing YouTuber Etika's belongings found

The gamer, who has a strong following on YouTube, has now not been seen for five days. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31TFkPu

Presidential warnings 'easy' to spoof

Fake messages could cause widespread panic, the researchers who uncovered the flaws say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31TWGMe

Raspberry Pi used to steal data from Nasa lab

Lax security at a Nasa lab let a hacker lurk on the agency's network for almost a year, says report. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Fuy2b9

EE fined £100,000 for unlawful texts

The mobile network sent 2.5 million messages to customers about its app and handset upgrades. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WZhYV1

Facebook: Nick Clegg says 'no evidence' of Russian interference in Brexit vote

Sir Nick Clegg says Facebook found no "significant attempt" by outside forces to sway the 2016 vote. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IBc5cy

Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FureKH

Slack: Why is this loss-making tech firm worth $20bn?

The messaging app has investors piling in on hopes it can replace email for workplace communication. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ix9sIT

X-Prize winner: Children are not a product

The winner of Elon Musk's global learning award warns that children's data should be protected. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WUrXLb

'It's surreal': 80-year-old Ted tries virtual reality for first time

Pensioner Ted Waight gives his verdict on a sell-out immersive virtual reality exhibit which is about to begin a global tour. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IWZ5Nu

5 Free Messaging Apps for Windows 10

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It has never been so easy to communicate via the internet. It’s getting to the point where the youth of today don’t know the difference between an SMS or MMS text. That’s because there are so many free messaging apps for us to use when we want and how we want. To celebrate that fact, in this blog we are going to look at five of the best options for Windows 10 users. Yes, it’s been difficult to only choose five of our favourites. Here at FileHippo.com we have an extensive catalogue of Chat and Messaging Software for you to discover. Nevertheless, here we will examine only five. Making the list is Facebook Messenger , Discord Messenger , Slack , Viber and, of course, WhatsApp . For us, these choices represent the cream of all the free messaging apps for Windows 10 out there. However, you may disagree. That’s the beautiful thing about tech software, everyone will look for something different in a program. So, be sure to check out our full range too! There are some great messaging...

Florida town pays $600,000 virus ransom

Computers for Riviera Beach have been locked up for more than three weeks following the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2x97xn4

Uber Drones to Make Meal Drops This Summer

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Uber Elevate, the aerial arm of rideshare service Uber, will test a fast food delivery by drone service later this summer in San Diego. Delivery destinations won't be houses or apartment buildings, however, but instead will be "designated safe landing zones." Those landing zones could include the roof of a parked Uber vehicle in one scenario. An Uber courier would receive the package and hand-deliver it to the consumer. McDonald's is one of Uber's partners, and it has been developing special packaging to keep food hot and intact. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2WYsgJy

Walmart uses AI cameras to spot thieves

The supermarket uses image recognition tech at checkouts to detect when items have not been scanned. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ItQAu4

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game released today

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Ever since news was released about the new Harry Potter mobile game, millions of muggles have been wishing they could simply shout ‘Accio’ and conjure up a time-turner. The wait is now over though, as Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is released today. The augmented reality mobile game, themed after JK Rowling’s boy wizard, launched in the US and UK on Friday June 21. Created by Niantic, the team behind Pokémon Go, Wizards Unite will no doubt see A LOT of downloads today. Although it is understood that other regions will have to wait a little longer for the release. Essentially, players will be able to virtually immerse themselves in the magical world of Harry Potter, in the same way Pokémon Go did with much success. You will be able to see the real world through your smartphone lens, but with added magical features overlaid. Every Potter fan will have their sights on the new Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game. Credit: blitzmaerker/ Pixabay What’s the aim Harry Potter: Wizards Unite? ...

Robot taught to 'feel' objects by sight and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KuvnCw

Apple warns Trump that more China tariffs will help rivals

Apple says US plans to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt its "global competitiveness". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WZdDWH

The plane that can fly 600 miles on batteries alone

The Israeli firm Eviation unveils a plane which can travel over 600 miles on battery power alone. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FlA1yu

Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us

Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2x6jjyu

Messaging app Slack becomes latest blockbuster tech flotation

The messaging app firm, valued between $15-$17bn, has taken an unusual route to the stock market. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2L4pcoq

Loot boxes aren't gambling, says EA

A spokesperson for the company says the system is "quite ethical" and something gamers enjoy. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IWMSIv

Firefox Users Warned to Patch Critical Flaw

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Firefox users should update their browsers immediately to fix a critical zero-day vulnerability. Anyone using Firefox on a Windows, macOS or Linux desktop is at risk. Mozilla issued a patch Tuesday, but the vulnerability was discovered by Samuel Groß of Google Project Zero on April 15. Mozilla implemented the fix after digital currency exchange Coinbase reported exploitation of the vulnerability for targeted spearphishing attacks. Hackers have been going after cryptocurrency with a vengeance. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/31NYN4b

Watch Dogs at E3: We want players to find value in other people

The maker of Watch Dogs: Legion wants it to help players “think differently about the person next to you”. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KZPrvZ

Online porn age-checks for under-18s 'face new delay'

Changes aimed at stopping under-18s viewing explicit content were due to come into force next month. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MYgsme

Improving Digital Literacy in the Workplace

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As the way we work changes, the degree of literacy required for some occupations is already shifting. It's anticipated that in the next five years 90 percent of the workforce will require at least basic computer skills, such as using email or company software. In the next 2-3 years, over 50 percent will need to be able to use, configure and build digital systems. Those who lack digital literacy may soon find themselves at a huge disadvantage. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2WTMe8B

In Zuck We Trust: Facebook to Launch Own Cryptocurrency

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Facebook's plans to mint its own digital coin next year will test the company's consumer credibility. After being savaged for months for its cavalier attitude toward users' privacy, the social network will be asking those same users to trust its new cryptocurrency. The currency, called "Libra," will be stashed in a digital wallet, the first product of new Facebook financial services subsidiary Calibra. The wallet will be available in Messenger and WhatsApp, as well as in a standalone program. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2MZZR1r

Fortnite makers grilled by MPs over game safety

MPs ask whether Epic Games does enough to prevent users spending too much time or money on the game. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MWKGWB

Unseen 9/11 photos bought at house clearance sale

The images were stored on CD Roms bought at a house clearance sale. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WSSVmm

Facebook 'mysteriously locks out Hungarian users'

The social network has disabled a large number of accounts in error, according to reports. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31H61qv

Facebook urged to pause Libra crypto-currency project

A US lawmaker asks Facebook to wait before launching its digital currency, hours after it was announced. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WNg8Xa

China loses ground in top supercomputer list

There are slightly fewer Chinese machines, and some more US ones, in the list of top supercomputers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IonaNX

Gambling: Four ads banned from Looney Tunes app

The game - considered appealing to under 18s - gave players the chance to earn "gems" by viewing ads. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IqlXFR

Should we dislike the 'Like' button?

Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FheQxq

Instagram Targets Account Hijacking

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Account hijacking has become a nettlesome problem at Instagram so the social media company has begun testing a simpler method for users to reclaim their compromised accounts. It allows users locked out of their hacked accounts to ask for a six-digit code to be sent to the email address or phone number originally used to open the account. The company also has taken steps to address the issue of user name theft. After hijacking an account and changing its settings to lock out its owner, some hackers will try to sell its name. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2IS9qtV

Girl, 12, flooded with beauty ads on Instagram

The ads were displayed to the young user despite Instagram's policies saying some should not be shown to her. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2x718IZ

US and Russia clash over power grid 'hack attacks'

Russia has countered attempts to hack into its infrastructure, says Kremlin spokesman. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Kl0L6k

Meet My SkinTrack UV – the gadget to keep you protected in the sun

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One of the world’s biggest cosmetics companies has teamed up with Apple, launching a new gadget to protect sunbathers. In collaboration with L’Oréal, the tech giant has produced My SkinTrack UV. This electronic sensor can monitor exposure to cancer-causing UV rays and warn you if levels are too high. Now, our British readers may argue differently, but summer is coming. So, this is why we should all be turning our attention to how we can best protect ourselves while out catching rays. The gadget is small enough to attach to clothing, as well as jewellery or any accessories. Results are displayed on your iPhone, via an app which connects wirelessly to the sensor. Suffer from hay fever? Worried about pollution levels? Well, now you will have all the information you need. My SkinTrack UV also measures humidity, pollen and pollution levels as well as UVA and UVB exposure. Apple and L’Oréal have teamed up to launch the new My SkinTrack UV gadget. Credit: Pixabay/TerriC So, now you c...

Instagram boss Adam Mosseri: 'We can't solve bullying on our own'

The company's boss Adam Mosseri tells Radio 1 Newsbeat he wants Instagram to be "less pressurised". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xak2ix

Inside Heathrow's high-tech baggage system

Heathrow's luggage system handles 180,000 items per day. Tom Burridge takes a look inside. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48667833

How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud

In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IQxgWT

Data surveillance powers unlawfully wide, court told

Security services are invading people's privacy by "Hoovering up" communication data, a court hears. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IO4XIN

Cisco's Take on Making the World a Better Place

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At Cisco Live, one of the things that impressed me was how many amazing things the company has been doing that have nothing to do with products, services or revenue. Most companies have a philanthropic budget and donate, but they don't really seem to care if the money makes a difference. For most, philanthropy is more about uplifting their image than making a difference. Cisco's Chuck Robbins is my standard for how a CEO should behave. For instance, rather than starting his efforts on diversity at the bottom, he started at the top. from TechNewsWorld http://bit.ly/2Rkzhyw

Samsung TVs should be regularly virus-checked, the company says

The technology company tweeted its QLED-branded sets should be scanned once every few weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WOLbBU

Huawei smartphone sales hit amid US curbs

The founder of the Chinese telecoms giant says overseas sales of its mobile phones have sunk 40%. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Zsp7P8

Romance fraud: Woman sent conman £40k despite suspicions

She warned her mother against the online scam - and then fell for it herself, ending up in debt. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2N12OP0

Hacker conference speaker axed over abortion views

Protests and a threatened boycott lead the Black Hat hacker conference to axe its keynote speaker. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MNSdH5

Instagram to make hacked account recovery easier

The photo platform is testing a new way to get back into hacked accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WPh9CZ

Boris Johnson's full fibre plan needs more detail says industry

Broadband providers say it will take more than money to achieve a "full fibre for all" by 2025 pledge. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Y0Ccz3

Porn trolling lawyer jailed for 14 years

A US lawyer who tricked people into paying for films he helped pirate gets a 14-year jail sentence. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WNcfkK

Extinction Rebellion postpone Heathrow drone protest

Extinction Rebellion threatened to shut down the airport in a protest against its planned expansion. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MShqQZ

Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XQ8Z9A

Amazon executive Werner Vogels on the ethics of facial recognition

Amazon executive Werner Vogels tells the BBC's Dave Lee that the firm is can not be held responsible for how its artificial intelligence technology is used. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31yo95R

Amazon’s Alexa boss Dave Limp on privacy concerns

Amazon’s head of Alexa, Dave Limp tells the BBC why his team is researching how to make the voice assistant understand emotion. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Xf5mNt

How to use Autopilot to automate customer communications

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In some ways, the digital landscape in which businesses operate these days has made life simpler. But in many other cases, things have gotten more complicated . Take customer communications for instance. The phone and snail mail used to be about the extent of things when it came to interacting with your customers. Now, customer communications can happen via email, webforms, SMS and social media channels — in addition to direct mail and phone calls. Because of this increase in communication channels, developing the right flow for interacting with your customers has gotten exponentially harder . Do you want to send them an email when they order something? Give them a pop-up communications box when they complete a form? What if you want to wait a day or two before reaching out to them after they take a specific action? Autopilot , a cloud-based software solution, lets you handle all of these interactions and more by using a graphical drag-and-drop interface that’s astoundingly simple t...

Tech Tent: Facebook’s deepfake dilemma

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World Blood Donor Day: How Facebook is helping to increase US donations

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Facebook has announced that it is playing a part in helping to increase blood donations in the US. Today marks World Blood Donor Day. It was founded by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise awareness about the need of regular donations. The day in itself serves as a reminder to all that communities everywhere should have access to safe blood. It also provides an opportunity to thank those who have donated their blood in the past. So, to commemorate the day, Facebook is running a couple of brilliant initiatives. Firstly, the team are hosting ‘blood drives’ in some of their offices. They are also running a series of awareness campaigns. The major social media platform has partnered with the American Red Cross and Vitalant. Taking part in the Missing Types campaign, Facebook will post information on several channels to reinforce the need for blood donors. How World Blood Donor Day has inspired Facebook Hema Budaraju, product director at Facebook’s Health department, published...