Severn Bridge shuts as drone flown from tower

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after a 30-minute closure.

Net's founding father Dr Larry Roberts dies aged 81

Dr Roberts was chief scientist in charge of designing and building the tech that became the internet.

Drone to watch over New Year celebration in New York

The NYPD will use camera-equipped drones to watch over New Year's Eve celebrations.

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.

The Best Video Downloaders Online Free 2019

In the event that you need to spare a video from YouTube to watch disconnected, you have two alternatives: you can introduce a program planned explicitly for the activity, or you can utilize an online video downloader to spare the clasp without leaving your internet browser.

In the event that you download videos frequently, work area programming is the best alternative, offering better speeds and the capacity to spare a few videos without a moment's delay, however on the off chance that you simply need to download a solitary clasp, an online YouTube downloader is perfect.

In this gathering we've picked five YouTube downloaders which can be utilized to spare disconnected duplicates of substance. Some of them give you the alternative of download videos at different quality settings, they may give you the choice of downloading only the sound, and some help other video locales, for example, Vimeo.

What all give apparatuses share for all intents and purpose, however, is that they are altogether magnificently easy to utilize and will rapidly outfit you with the videos you want.

You should possibly download videos when you have the copyright proprietor's consent to do as such. YouTube's terms of administration expressly preclude unapproved downloading.

1. Downloaderkit Online Video Downloader 

The fastest, most helpful approach to download videos or tear sound

DownloaderKit Online Video Downloader is refreshingly uncluttered and simple to utilize – simply glue the video's URL into the case gave, open the DownloaderKit Online Launcher and take your pick from the accessible choices.

You can download videos in MP4, WEBM or 3GP organization, in a selection of goals, or spare only the sound as a WEBM or M4A record. Supportively, DownloaderKit Online Video Downloader makes every one of these alternatives accessible on the double, so you can download the video in a few arrangements without having to reemerge its URL.

Not at all like some online YouTube downloaders, DownloaderKit Online Video Downloader gives you a chance to download at the most astounding quality settings, and there are no time confinements to stress over.

When you have to download a video rapidly, DownloaderKit.com ought to be your best decision.

2. Clip Converter

Spare videos from YouTube in any configuration, with discretionary program modules

In spite of the name, Clip Converter isn't only an instrument for sparing videos in various arrangements. Its primary object is downloading videos from YouTube – an assignment it makes fantastically straightforward.

Dissimilar to some program based YouTube downloaders, Clip Converter doesn't approach you to chase around for an explicit adaptation of a video's URL. Simply duplicate the primary location from your program's location bar, pick the video quality and document arrangement, or select to snatch only the sound, and hit Start.

To really sweeten the deal, there are additionally modules accessible for Chrome, Safari and Firefox so you can undoubtedly download YouTube videos without the need to continue visiting the Clip Converter website.

One slight drawback is that Clip Converter can be meticulous about downloading videos that contain music – the blunder message that shows up doesn't state to such an extent, however this will be a direct result of authorizing issues. That aside, this is an incredible online YouTube video downloader.

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3. Video Downloader Online

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One of the least demanding approaches to spare YouTube videos in your preferred nature

To make downloading YouTube videos as straightforward as could be expected under the circumstances, Video Downloader Online expects you to do simply glue a connection and hit 'Download'. When the video has been recognized, you should simply tap the catch beside the rendition of the record you need to download.

Video Downloader Online identifies video quality alternatives consequently and gives you a chance to pick which you need to spare. You can likewise tear the sound from a video in the event that you favor – an element you won't discover in all online video downlaoders.

Remember that tapping the 'Attempt professional adaptation' connection will download an alternate program called Video Keeper. This gives you a chance to spare entire playlists on the double, however costs US$29.95 (about £20, AU$40).

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4. Online Video Converter

Spare videos from YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and numerous others in the best configuration for your gadget, regardless of whether it's a telephone, comfort, PC or something unique

Another website that is fantastically simple to utilize, Online Video Converter can spare YouTube videos in no less than seven sound and seven video positions. This implies regardless of what gadget you have as a primary concern as an objective, and regardless of what you plan to utilize the video for – inside reason, obviously – the site ought to have you secured.

The quantity of download designs isn't Online Video Converter's solitary noteworthy component. It can likewise get videos from Facebook, Vimeo, Daily Motion and a plenty of other upheld locales.

With regards to really sparing clasps, there are no extravagant additional items here. This is an online video downloader that takes care of business, and does as such rapidly. You're offered a download connect nearly when you've set your download alternatives, and you can't request much superior to that.

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5. Convert2mp3.net

A straightforward YouTube downloader that offers a decent decision of download choices

Another site with a somewhat beguiling name, Convert2mp3.net can be utilized to change over videos from YouTube, Daily Motion and others to a scope of configurations – not simply MP3.

There are a couple of confinements to tolerate as a main priority. Some document groups –, for example, AVI – have time limits, so in case you're hoping to download extensive clasps it is conceivable that you'll need to choose your second decision of configuration. When the document is changed over, you can download it to your hard drive or spare it to Dropbox in the event that you'd like to keep it online

On the off chance that you don't care for skipping between program tabs and replicating joins, Convert2mp3.net has an inquiry device that looks YouTube for you, as well as offers a moment download catch to keep things as basic as could reasonably be expected.

On the off chance that the site at first shows up in German, tap the US signal symbol at the upper appropriate to change to English.

2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next

From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year.

Google and Facebook put ads in child porn discovery apps

Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned.

Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board

Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors.

Bandersnatch: Netflix's interactive Black Mirror film puts viewers in control

Viewers can decide the characters' fates in Bandersnatch, the latest instalment of the Netflix drama.

Security firm hijacks high-profile Twitter accounts

Louis Theroux, Eamonn Holmes and others' accounts were targeted to highlight a Twitter vulnerability.

Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'

Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way".

Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey

The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates.

North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked

A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected.

Outcry as Instagram tries horizontal scrolling

The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users.

Musk seeks to dismiss Thai cave defamation claim

Mr Musk's insults to Thai cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" and not to be taken seriously, say lawyers.

Tech became 'darker and more muddy' in 2018

EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data.

Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade

Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying.

Are you ready to break up with your phone?

Smartphone owners have a growing sense of unease about the amount of time spent staring at that screen.

UK now has systems to combat drones - Ben Wallace

Security minister Ben Wallace says those who use drones illegally can expect severe punishments.

Hot tub hack reveals washed-up security protection

Jacuzzi-maker promises a fix after claims it was "irresponsible" for failing to lock out strangers.

Apple thanked for 'removing anti-gay app'

Google and Amazon now under pressure to ban app of organisation that calls homosexuality "sinful".

Australia to set up drone-identifying systems

The monitoring equipment will be installed at hotspots and restricted areas such as airports.

Huawei's kit removed from emergency services 4G network

BT confirms that Huawei's gear will not be at the heart of the UK's Emergency Services Network.

Suffolk farm drone in near-miss with Tornado jet

A report on the incident is recommending the RAF uses a system to warn it of drone flights.

Yanxi Palace: The most Googled show on Earth

A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China.

Ministers to discuss Gatwick drone drama as suspects released

A government source said ministers are to discuss the disruption which grounded hundreds of flights.

Gatwick drones pair 'no longer suspects'

A local man and woman are released without charge, as police say they have found a damaged drone.

Spotify settles $1.6bn lawsuit over songwriters' rights

The music streaming service has settled a lawsuit brought by Wixen Music Publishing.

The secret world of teenagers hacking Fortnite.

The BBC has discovered a ring of teenage hackers making thousands out of Fortnite.

Gatwick disruption: How will police catch the drone menace?

Police have not managed to capture the drone - so how will they track down its owner?

FBI swoops on 'national threat' 'hacks for hire' sites

Three have been charged over the attack domains that officials say 'pose a significant national threat'

Gatwick airport: How countries counter the drone threat

Bazookas, nets and trained eagles are all used to tackle rogue drones around the world.

'Intimacy plus': Is that what makes podcasts so popular?

Podcasts have become fashionable, but why did it take so long and can you make a living from them?

Slack 'bans users' who have visited US sanctioned countries

People who used the communication software in Cuba, Iran and North Korea report account closures.

US charges 'China government hackers'

The US unveils criminal charges against hackers said to be connected to China's intelligence service.

Amazon's Alexa user accesses stranger's chats

A man who requested access to the chats Amazon had recorded was sent audio files from a stranger.

How can a drone cause so much chaos?

What is the risk posed to aircraft by drones and what should airports do to mitigate the threat?

Fortnite teen hackers 'earning thousands of pounds a week'

Thieves sell hijacked accounts with in-demand skins online after locking out original owners.

Gatwick Airport: Drone sightings trigger disruption

Passengers are warned to expect more disruption after flights were grounded and diverted overnight.

Staff at Amazon's Swansea warehouse 'treated like robots'

A former worker also claims people were routinely sacked for not meeting "unrealistic targets".

Vanuatu uses drones to deliver vaccines to remote island

Vital medicines are flown to a remote Vanuatu village in what will now become a regular service.

Uber loses appeal over driver status

The Court of Appeal upholds a ruling that Uber drivers should be classed as workers, not self-employed.

Nasa hack exposes space agency staff's data

The US space agency says cyber-thieves may have compromised two of its computer servers.

Facebook's data-sharing deals exposed

An investigation reveals other tech firms were not always aware how much access they had been given.

Elon Musk unveils prototype high-speed LA transport tunnel

The entrepreneur says his system will see modified electric cars travel at high speed underground.

European Union diplomatic communications 'targeted by hackers'

Thousands of messages in which diplomats discuss a range of subjects have reportedly been intercepted.

Shazam reveals 2018's most-searched songs

A lot of people wanted to know the name of the song that goes: "I do it solo." (It's called Solo.)

Meng Wanzhou: China park rewards Huawei phone owners

Chinese firms are showing their support for phone giant Huawei, whose CFO is facing extradition to the US.

Fresh Prince star Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over Carlton dance

Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, says the game copied his moves.

Remote areas stuck in data slow lanes

Many rural homes receive mobile data from only one operator, an Ofcom study finds.

Google China: Search giant 'ends' Project Dragonfly

The company now says it has no immediate plans to launch a Chinese search engine.

Youtuber's glitter bomb surprises parcel thieves

A former Nasa engineer spent six months building a disguised glitter bomb to surprise thieves stealing parcels from his doorstep.

UK tech firm Blippar collapses into administration

One of the great hopes of the UK tech sector, Blippar, collapses following a funding dispute.

Twitter warns of 'unusual activity' from China and Saudi Arabia

Twitter says "unusual" activity from China and Saudi Arabia followed a users' country code bug.

Where will your parcel end up this Christmas?

Courier firms are struggling to cope with the rise of online shopping, and tech can only help so much.

Apple FaceTime car crash lawsuit dismissed

Appeal court dismisses case alleging Apple's responsibility in Christmas Eve crash in Texas in 2014.

Facebook temporarily bans Israeli PM's son over posts

Yair Netanyahu blames the "thought police" after posts against Palestinians and Muslims are removed.

Bloodhound supersonic car project saved

The supersonic vehicle could still race at 1,000mph after an entrepreneur bought the business.

Russia 'meddled in all big social media' in US election, says report

YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter were targeted in the 2016 US election, a report says.

Xiaomi told to be clearer after £1 phone complaints

The UK ads watchdog received 24 complaints about smartphone "flash sales" in November.

YouTube Rewind backlash sparks unofficial Best of 2018 videos

After YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes the most disliked video in history, YouTubers make their own.

Kiwibot delivery robot catches fire after 'human error'

University of California has had the robots for two years, but "human error" is blamed for the fire.

Central London in facial recognition trial

The Metropolitan Police Service is testing the technology around Soho on Monday and Tuesday.

Tony Colston-Hayter: Brighton fraud machine maker jailed

"Audacious" Tony Colston-Hayter used the device to con people out of more than £500,000, police said.

HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll dead at 35

New York police officers went to Colin Kroll's Manhattan flat after a request to check on him.

MPs want halt to smart motorway rollout over safety concerns

The group backed campaigners who say having no hard shoulder puts motorists and recovery workers at risk.

PewDiePie printer hackers strike again

The perpetrators are urging victims to support the YouTube star and protect their systems.

Were Taylor Swift fans tracked at her gig?

A stadium in LA confirms it uses facial recognition technology at pop concerts.

New Facebook bug exposed millions of photos

Photos of up to 6.8 million Facebook users, including ones they never posted, could be found.

Wetherspoons fake accounts to be exposed

Twitter must reveal the identity behind two parody accounts, the high court rules.

Tumblr returns to App Store after porn ban

The social network has returned to Apple's app store after revealing plans to ban adult content.

Half of UK homes could get faster broadband

New research suggests that people have not taken up faster services, even though they are available.

Grace Millane: New Zealand anger over Google naming murder suspect

Google named the man accused of killing UK backpacker Grace Millane in an email, which could be illegal.

Amazon uses dummy parcels to catch thieves

The online retailer has teamed up with police in New Jersey to fight parcel theft with dummy packages.

Apple to create $1bn Texas base

The company says it expects to become Austin's biggest private employer.

Uber told self-drive cars unsafe days before accident

A leaked email sent to Uber bosses by a staff member arrived days before a car hit and killed a pedestrian.

Bieber fans help YouTube Rewind become 'most disliked'

Beliebers voting against YouTube Rewind seem to have helped the video rack up negative feedback.

Bereaved mother criticises Facebook over baby ads

The woman says if companies were able to spot she had been pregnant, they should also have realised she was bereaved.

Robot turns out to be man in suit

A robot has featured on Russian TV but turns out to be a man in a suit.

Ghana drones: Row over blood-delivery devices

A government-backed scheme for supplying medicine brings accusations of a "high-tech vanity project".

When out-of-date code causes chaos

What is a digital certificate and why do they expire?

Word processor pioneer Evelyn Berezin dies aged 93

Evelyn Berezin put the Data Secretary on sale in 1971, creating a new industry.

Twitter's Jack Dorsey answers critics of Myanmar meditation retreat

Twitter's chief executive says he needs to learn more about the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar.

Google hearing sees 'idiot' trending

A question about why typing "idiot" into Google throws up pictures of President Trump sees the term trend.

Meng Wanzhou: Trump could intervene in case of Huawei executive

The president says he could act for the good of US trade, as Canada releases Meng Wanzhou on bail.

Instagram tightens eating disorder filters after BBC investigation

The photo network’s filters don’t always halt posts that can promote anorexia and bulimia.

Fears over sensitive US military data in commercial cloud

The BBC investigates a $10bn (£8bn) Pentagon contract to store sensitive data in a cyber-cloud.

Dixons Carphone posts £440m loss in first half

The struggling posts a £440m loss after it writes down the value of its Carphone Warehouse brand.

'Meghan Markle' most googled person in UK in 2018

Firm's UK search results also featured the World Cup, Bitcoin and Black Panther highly.

Streets with UK's slowest and fastest broadband named

But uSwitch survey says homes in a Birmingham avenue have the fastest access.

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou released on bail in Canada

A Canadian court releases Huawei telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou on bail of C$10m.

Amazon sackings 'follow sales data leaks'

Amazon reportedly believes the staff had been abusing their access to an internal database.

Google chief denies political bias claims

US lawmakers accused firm of "programming" bias against conservative views into its algorithms.

Brexit: More than £100K spent on Facebook and other ads for May's deal

The government bought ads on Facebook, Twitter, Google and LinkedIn before Brexit vote was cancelled.

Broadband customers to get automatic compensation

The automatic compensation code will apply only when the fault takes longer than two days to fix.

Question Time and Doctor Who among 'most tweeted about' BBC shows

News programmes prove popular on Twitter in 2018 - with Doctor Who and EastEnders also sparking discussion.

Formula E: Why refreshed and recharged electric racing series is a must watch

Refreshed and recharged - Formula E is live on the BBC this season and there are plenty of reasons why it is a must watch.

The pub where your cash is worthless

As more firms around the world refuse to take cash, does this mean the end for notes and coins?

Child advice chatbots fail to spot sexual abuse

Two leading chat apps also struggled with questions about drugs and bulimia.

Seven things to watch as Google's CEO appears before Congress hearing

Google chief Sundar Pichai will answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee.

Apple denies iPhone import ban in China

Chip-maker Qualcomm says it has won an injunction against Apple in a continuing dispute over intellectual property.

Huawei Honor View20 and Samsung A8s have hole-punch cameras

Two smartphones with cameras encircled by their screens are launched within hours of each other.

China's new games censors take tough stance

A panel of experts bans nine mobile games and sends another 11 back for changes.

Facebook's hidden battle against ad-blockers

The methods Facebook uses to thwart ad-blocking technology have been criticised by web developers.

Elon Musk has 'no respect' for US regulator

Tesla's co-founder says he has no respect for the regulator, which fined him over tweets about making the company private.

YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes site's second-most disliked video

YouTube's annual recap becomes the website's second-most disliked video of all-time with 6.8M dislikes.

Fortnite: Gamer charged with assault during live stream

He moves off camera and a woman's voice is heard shouting "woman basher" and "you hit me in the face".

'Outdated' IT and old computers found in Welsh schools

Schools are too far behind technology such as smartphones and iPads in teaching IT, a watchdog says.

'Digital museum' brings millions of fossils out of the dark

A global effort to digitally record millions of fossils is set to transform the study of evolution.

Canada Moose Cree First Nation to get drone deliveries

They will fly over parcels and necessities to a remote First Nation community in northern Ontario.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised for 'tone deaf' Myanmar tweets

Jack Dorsey is accused of ignoring the persecution of the country's Muslim Rohingya minority.

NHS told to ditch 'absurd' fax machines

Almost 9,000 fax machines are currently used by the NHS in England - but that is set to change.

Huawei arrest: China demands Canada free Meng Wanzhou

The foreign ministry demands Canada release CFO Meng Wanzhou, who faces fraud charges in the US.

O2 'to seek millions' in damages over data outage

The mobile phone operator is understood to be demanding damages from supplier Ericsson.

How the star of Sheryl Sandberg dimmed

Facebook is in crisis. And the firm's chief operating officer, once the golden girl, is taking the heat.

Huawei executive faces fraud charges over Iran, court hears

Meng Wanzhou faces fraud charges over sanctions-breaking business with Iran, a Canadian court hears.

Teen jailed for email bomb hoaxes

George Duke-Cohan sent threats to hundreds of UK schools and triggered a US airport security scare.

What's going on with Huawei?

The Chinese telecoms giant was the focus of international scrutiny even before the arrest of a senior executive.

Fortnite-maker opens PC games store to challenge Steam

The games store opens with just three titles for sale but says it will expand quickly in 2019.

Facebook could threaten democracy, says former GCHQ boss

The social media giant must do more to protect user data, says former GCHQ boss Robert Hannigan.

Trudeau: No politics behind Huawei arrest

Canada's PM gives his first response after the arrest of a Chinese executive that angered Beijing.

Amazon workers injured in bear spray accident

The can of bear repellent was punctured, sending fumes around the US warehouse, officials say.

Australia data encryption laws explained

Tech firms say the controversial laws could weaken overall security for users of messenger apps.

The blind woman developing tech for the good of others

Chieko Asakawa, blind since the age of 14, is developing tech to help visually impaired people.

Yanny v Laurel in top 10 trending YouTube videos of 2018

Carpool karaoke, Ariana Grande, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle all feature in the top 10 list.

Facebook defends Mark Zuckerberg's exposed emails

The social network publishes a detailed rebuttal of some of the claims made against it.

YouTube deletes cheating videos after BBC investigation

Thousands of videos have been taken down by YouTube as a result of a BBC investigation into essay-writing adverts.

Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people

The project aims to give some disabled people more independence, interaction and paid work.

Google trainee puts up dummy advert by mistake

The error meant a blank yellow rectangle was active on the sites and apps for about 45 minutes.

Data problems hit O2 mobile network

The service has problems with data and 4G services, say thousands of customers via social media.

Huawei executive arrested in Canada

The US is seeking to extradite the firm's chief financial officer, Canadian authorities say.

Game-on for UK's Team Tao in ocean XPRIZE final

A UK-based team arrives in Greece for the grand final of a contest to find innovative solutions for seafloor mapping.

Deliveroo wins latest court battle over rider rights

Riders hired by the gig-economy delivery firm are not entitled to collective bargaining, court rules.

Cuba offers 3G mobile internet access to citizens

The state is offering its citizens mobile data contracts - but many will not be able to afford them.

Facebook's seized files published by MPs

The correspondence includes internal emails sent between members of the social network's staff.

Google's Wing delivery drones head to Europe

Google's parent company, Alphabet, will test its drone delivery service in Finland next year.

BT bars Huawei's 5G kit from core of network

It still plans to use the Chinese company's phone mast antennas and certain other products.

Turner Prize 2018: iPhone artist Charlotte Prodger wins

Charlotte Prodger wins the £25,000 art award for a highly personal film shot entirely on her phone.

VTech flags tablet flaw after BBC Watchdog probe

Firm alerts public to flaw that could have given hackers a way to spy on and chat to children.

Odeon defends £40 hi-tech cinema prices

Odeon is re-opening a famous London cinema but fans are angry at the prices it plans to charge.

Facebook bans the sale of community groups

Facebook confirms community groups should not be bought and sold, after one disbands in protest.

Quora says 100 million users hacked

Quora, the question-and-answer website, has suffered a breach exposing emails of customers.

Giuliani's Twitter typo used to abuse President Trump

A link in one of the lawyer's tweets directs users to a message that attacks the president.

Can a brand create a 'sonic identity' from light bulbs?

Sound is enjoying a renaissance in marketing circles, but do firms understand how to use it?

Tumblr to ban all pornographic content from 17 December

From 17 December, posts with "real-life human genitals or female-presenting nipples" will be banned.

YouTube top earners: The seven-year-old making $22m

An American boy who reviews toys is this year's highest-earning YouTube star, according to Forbes.

Arrested Devon cyber-expert Marcus Hutchins 'had used drugs'

Marcus Hutchins, who faces charges in the US, wants evidence thrown out as he was "intoxicated".

Samsung Nigeria tweets update using Apple iPhone

The account was closed and many tweets deleted when the mistake was shared on social media.

PewDiePie in battle with T-Series for top YouTube spot

PewDiePie is battling Indian channel T-Series in a bid to remain the YouTuber with the most subscribers.

Pokemon Go 'trespass' legal action settled in US

Home owners bothered by Pokemon Go players sued and wanted damages from the game's creator.