Instagram is trialling removing likes on some US posts

The social media platform is removing visible 'likes' for some users, after trials in seven countries.

The 'indestructible' robots who can do backflips

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology released a video of nine four-legged robots hopping around the campus.

The US-China fight over AI: 'We're over-reacting'

The US-China over artificial intelligence is heating up, but some warn the US could be over-reacting.

Apple throws Instagram 'stalker' app off store

Like Patrol had offered users a way to see which posts their "friends liked" and whom they followed.

UK reaches 10% full-fibre milestone

The technology lets people browse the web at connection speeds of hundreds of megabits per second.

Hong Kong protester's shooting by policeman livestreamed on Facebook

A Hong Kong news outlet livestreamed the moment a policeman shot a protester during a demonstration.

Alibaba sees strong sales as Singles' Day closes in on record

The world's biggest online shopping day is set to beat the previous record set in 2018.

Instagram influencer behind 'bullying' anonymous account

Clemmie Hooper apologises for using a different social-media platform to criticise fellow influencers.

Play store apps to be scanned for malware

Apps that try to trick people into handing over cash or which lock up phones could be caught by the scanners.

Apple's 'sexist' credit card investigated by US regulator

Goldman Sachs bank, which operates Apple Card, discriminates between men and women, it is claimed.

KSI v Logan Paul 2: KSI wins on split decision in Youtubers' contest

British Youtuber KSI beats Logan Paul on a split decision at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Want to run faster? Improve your algorithm

Why better information about your gait could help runners hit a new personal best.

App-based shopping grows in Angola

App-based shopping is growing in Angola's capital Luanda, say the bosses of delivery firm Tupuca.

How the satnav became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the satnav became a million dollar idea.

Urchinbot could help ocean clean-up and other tech news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

What do you need to do to become a YouTube star?

Two Sunday League footballers and rising internet stars find out from YouTube royalty.

The Chinese suicides prevented by AI from afar

An Amsterdam-based researcher has created an initiative to spot suicidal Chinese social media users.

Berlin Wall VR: ‘I was looking into my grandma’s eyes’

Thirty years after fall of the Berlin Wall, a new experience recreates what life was like.

Brain implants used to fight drug addiction in US

Four addicts will have brains "hacked" to control their addictions in the first trial of its kind in the US.

Disney+ streaming service UK launch date confirmed

The UK gets the streaming service at the same time as other key European territories, Disney says.

Social media urged to suspend political advertising

Lawmakers hear of "dire consequences" if online political advertising is not properly regulated.

Valentine's Day text glitch causes mass confusion

Almost 200,000 text messages originally sent in February arrived on Wednesday evening.

University of Hertfordshire data breach reported to watchdog

The names and addresses were sent out with an email promoting an art lecture.

Why are India's Twitter users moving to Mastodon?

It comes amid criticism of what some say is Twitter's "highly inconsistent" stand on hate speech.

Death Stranding: A game you might hate and love

The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus stars in the latest release from game designer Hideo Kojima.

Bye box: How streaming could kill the games console

Streaming games services will offer an alternative to the traditional console, but will they kill off?

China's new video game rules for children

The latest move to curb video game addiction also includes spending limits on gaming accounts.

TikTok: Should we trust the Chinese social-media video app?

US lawmakers are worried about TikTok's Chinese ownership, despite its data-protection assurances.

Netflix to disappear on older Samsung smart TVs

Samsung said Netflix would no longer be supported on 2010 and 2011 TV models.

Boston Dynamics boss learned by knocking down toddler

Marc Raibert tells BBC News he pushed his daughter over just to work out how people balance.

KSI v Logan Paul 2: The YouTube boxing rematch worth millions of pounds

The YouTubers' boxing rematch is expected to draw an audience of millions.

'Landlords treat us students like we're dumb kids'

Students are being unfairly targeted with deposit deductions at the end of their tenancies, the NUS says.

Ex-Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia

US prosecutors allege that Saudi agents sought personal information about known Saudi critics.

Airbnb will verify listings, 11 years after launch

Airbnb says it will start to verify every property after an investigation found a series of scams.

Trend Micro rogue employee exposes customer data

Security company Trend Micro says a rogue employee stole and sold customer data.

'I do my engineering in high heels'

The Royal Academy of Engineering wants to demolish stereotypes and attract more women to the industry.

Web Summit: Branded £720 jumpers sell out at 'geek Glastonbury'

The annual gathering of technology leaders and entrepreneurs has been hit by a row over expensive jumpers.

Facebook reveals privacy flaw in Groups

Facebook discovers a new privacy flaw that lets some app developers access restricted data in Groups.

Virgin Media switches phone customers from BT to Vodafone

About three million mobile customers will switch to Vodafone in a blow for BT.

Brittany Kaiser calls for Facebook political ad ban at Web Summit

Ex-Cambridge Analytica worker turned whistleblower Brittany Kaiser makes new claims about its work.

Smart toothbrush aims to improve technique and other tech

Lucy Hedges looks at some of the latest gadgets.

Dua Lipa: 'Social media a breeding ground for hate'

The pop star tells BBC Breakfast why we should all "be nicer to one another" online from now on.

Uber in fatal crash had safety flaws say US investigators

US safety investigators found Uber's self-driving test car wasn't programmed to react to jaywakers.

Dua Lipa: 'Sometimes I look for things I don't want to see'

The singer, 24, addresses the anxiety that can come from reading faceless comments on social media.

Could the world cope if GPS stopped working?

Despite widespread reliance on the system, there is no universal plan to deal with GPS disruption.

Xiaomi smartphone has 108 megapixel camera

The Chinese handset-maker is the first to produce phones with such high-resolution image sensors.

Fortnite pro Jarvis banned for using cheat software

Pro-player Jarvis Khattri was banned for using aiming software in demo videos uploaded to YouTube.

Facebook changes product branding to FACEBOOK

Instagram and WhatsApp are among products that will carry the new branding in the next few weeks.

The woman who watches over Instagram suicide networks

Intervening to help suicidal young women is not a role Ingebjørg Blindheim would have chosen for herself. Why is she so compelled to help?

UK drone pilots have 25 days to register their craft

Owners must pass a quiz but will get access to a scheme that seeks to match lost drones with owners.

US comedian Jim Meskimen's deepfake video

Jim Meskimen has used his impressionist skills to create a deepfake video.

Behind the wheel of a hydrogen-powered car

Hydrogen cars are green, quick to refuel and have range, so why are battery cars way ahead of them?

General elections: How political parties could target you online

Election campaigns are another branch of the marketing industry - which could be more efficient than traditional adverts.

OneCoin lawyer on trial for role in 'crypto-scam'

Mark Scott is alleged to have illegally routed approximately $400m (£310m) out of the US.

US and Taiwan hold first joint cyber-war exercise

It comes after Taiwan said it suffered millions of cyber-attacks from mainland China each month.

Microsoft four-day work week 'boosts productivity'

The technology giant closed its offices in Japan on Fridays during the month of August 2019

TikTok and Apple decline to testify over China

The US senator who invited them to a Congress hearing asks whether they have "something to hide".

General election 2019: Gower Tory candidate apologises for Facebook post

Francesca O'Brien apologises for saying people on the programme Benefits Street "need putting down".

New police drones deployed to find missing people

The drones use advanced cameras and neural computer networks to spot missing and vulnerable people.

No-one understood our idea, but now it's worth over $1bn

Howie Liu's firm AirTable wants to make spreadsheets so simple anyone can use them.

Death Stranding: Hideo Kojima explains his new game

We speak to Hideo Kojima for a world exclusive documentary on the maverick game designer.

Airbnb bans 'party houses' after five die in Halloween shooting

"We must do better," rental company CEO says after mass shooting at unauthorised California party.

Why is CoD Modern Warfare 2019 controversial?

Missions that mirror real-life events may leave some players feeling uncomfortable.

Ethiopia violence: Facebook to blame, says runner Gebrselassie

The running legend says hate speech on the social network was behind the deaths of 78 people.

General Election 2019: Facebook takes down 'political' advertising

The ads highlighted spending of £25m in certain towns - and all those places have marginal constituencies.

Bloodhound car ramps up its speed to 461mph

The arrow-shaped, jet-powered racer is now the third fastest British car of all time - unofficially.

Electric cars: Best and worst places to charge your car

London and Scotland are the best places to find charging points, while Yorkshire is the worst.

Night Mode: Which phone camera comes out on top?

The latest phones from Apple, Huawei and Google are put to the test at night in London.

Kuwait moves on Instagram slave traders after BBC investigation

Authorities summon the owners of several social media accounts used to sell domestic workers.

TikTok owner scrutinised over Musical.ly deal

US regulators are investigating whether the acquisition has any implications for national security.

Fitbit snapped up by Google in $2.1bn deal

The fitness device maker says Google is an ideal partner as it looks to diversify.

Valve shuts down money laundering via CS:GO game

Counter Strike was being targeted by fraudsters to clean up stolen cash says US game maker.

Blade Runner: How well did the film predict 2019's tech?

The cult classic was set in today's world, but how many futuristic predictions did it get right?

China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks

By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said.

Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date

Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say.

Russia internet: Law introducing new controls comes into force

Critics fear the government may use the new "sovereign internet" law to silence opposition.

Smart glasses aim to remove distractions, plus other news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

Pegasus breach: India denies WhatsApp hack amid outrage

The names of those targeted have caused activists to accuse the government of involvement.

How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets

Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores.

Mobile phone loophole for filming drivers 'to be closed'

A legal loophole has allowed drivers who use mobiles to film or take photos to escape punishment.

Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets

Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores.

On the inside of a hacking catastrophe

A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress.

Facial recognition technology code of conduct call

The technology has the potential for "widespread invasiveness", the information commissioner said.

'I was a victim of the WhatsApp hack'

Faustin Rukundo had no idea that a strange call over WhatsApp had infected his phone with spyware.

Google given green light for Toronto smart city

It is on a smaller scale than it had wanted and must treat any data it collects as a "public asset".

Facebook challenged over political ad policy

A California man is running for office in attempt to highlight flaws in Facebook's policies.

Facebook content moderation firm Cognizant quits

It says the nature of the work was not in line with its vision for the company.

Entire drone fleet grounded by US government agency

The 800 drones used to monitor endangered species and federal land are being investigated for security risks.

Twitter bans all political advertising

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says the reach of political messages "should be earned, not bought".

DeepMind AI achieves Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2

Artificial intelligence firm says its AI agents have achieved Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2.

#TeamTrees: YouTube stars boost tree-planting campaign to over $8m

The campaign, supported by YouTubers such as Jeffree Star, has raised more than $8m in five days.

Smart meters will get to Star Trek phase, says minister

The technology will be a "friend" of consumers, a minister says, but he admits problems with the rollout.

Microsoft's GitHub blocks Catalan protest app

Spanish authorities accuse the Tsunami Democràtic group of being a 'criminal organisation'.

Amazon's push for Prime sign-up 'misleading', says ASA

The way payment options were presented was confusing and needs to change, the advertising watchdog rules.

Facebook agrees to pay Cambridge Analytica fine to UK

The social network has dropped an appeal against a £500,000 penalty from UK's privacy watchdog.

Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'

You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph.

WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages.

Currys PC World customers scammed via eBay

Criminals siphoned money from unwitting eBay customers who paid using PayPal.

Artificial intelligence: Machines given power to kill?

One former Google software engineer warns of the dangers of using AI in the military.

Netflix angers film-makers with 'insulting' speed-up function

Director Judd Apatow calls the move "ridiculous and insulting" and actor Aaron Paul also speaks out.

Call of Duty faces Russian backlash over 'Highway of Death'

Latest game from Activision Blizzard criticised by users for its portrayal of Russia.

Indian grandpa cooks his way to YouTube glory

The 60-year-old rose to social media fame because of his unusual cooking videos.

Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future.

Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

'Make or break' moment for 5G

European Space Agency warns some airwaves will compromise work on climate change.

Georgia hit by massive cyber-attack

More than 2,000 websites, as well as the national TV station, have been targeted.

Cara Delevingne 'space selfie not meant for space'

A device that crashed in the US was from a Samsung publicity campaign offering to send selfies into space.

iPhone 5 users risk losing internet access

Apple says users will be left without access to email or the internet unless they update software this week.

Positive Scripting for Customer Service

It is safe to say that you are certain of how to configuration, test and audit a contact focus content? Here's our guidance for making the most ideal scripted involvement.

What Is Positive Scripting?

Positive scripting is the way toward planning a client support content and figuring a message so as not to baffle or disturb your clients.

It can likewise be utilized to direct a client towards an ideal result. For instance, up-offering a client to a superior rate contract rather than a standard-rate one.

Instances of Positive Scripting

The utilization of positive words and expressions can bolster a positive scripting knowledge.

Here are some basic swaps you can make which can improve the client experience:

Rather than… Say…

"I'm worried about the possibility that that is excluded in your arrangement… " "Your approach doesn't cover that, however I can check in the event that we can offer that to you in an alternate bundle."

"I'm heartbroken yet that thing is out of stock and won't be accessible for 4 weeks." "The thing is out of stock. OK like me to pre-request it for you so it will be with you in about a month?"

"I'm heartbroken that the thing hasn't yet been conveyed. You'll need to sit tight for it to arrive." "I'm sorry it's not shown up yet. Give me a chance to check with the messenger and see when conveyance can be orchestrated."

"I'm heartbroken yet I can't give you a refund." "I'm sorry that I can't offer you a discount, yet since you are still under guarantee, we can offer you a free fix."

Call Centre outsourcing is the way toward outsourcing tele-calling related exercises of an association to a specific outside outsider merchant. Progressions in Information Technology in the previous two decades has prompted a colossal development of this industry as it enabled associations to connect with the administrations of outsider merchants based at remote areas at lesser expenses to satisfy their business call focus needs.

MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes

Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures.

Molly Russell: Instagram extends self-harm ban to drawings

The father of a teenager who killed herself after viewing graphic images says the app needs to act.

Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently.

Why do gay apps struggle to stop catfish?

Gay dating app Hornet says it will use algorithms to tackle fake profiles and fraudsters.

Molly Russell: Did her death change social media?

Ian Russell meets other parents bereaved by suicide; he wants tech firms to protect children more.

Pentagon chooses Microsoft over Amazon for $10bn 'Jedi' contract

Microsoft is awarded the lucrative "Jedi" deal following a heavily-scrutinised bidding process.

How a social network could save democracy from deadlock

An online tool developed in Taiwan could help defuse political rows across the globe.

Gamer buys Fallout 76 add-on domain to criticise Bethesda

A frustrated gamer buys the domain to a Fallout 76 website to criticise developers Bethesda.

Facebook's counter-terrorist training

The Metropolitan Police is teaming up with the tech giant to stop the spread of terrorist videos.

Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots'

The proposed deal with the government aims to get 4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025.

Amazon profits hit by rising shipping costs

Shares in the e-commerce company drop after the firm's profits fall to $2.1bn.

Using 'stalkerware' to spy on a colleague's phone

BBC's cyber-security reporter Joe Tidy opens his phone to software commonly used by abusive partners to spy.

TikTok hits back over China influence claims

The popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app faces increasing scrutiny over claims of state censorship.

Stalkerware: The software that spies on your partner

Experts warn of a rise in a type of software commonly used by abusive partners to spy on phones.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare arrives amid China controversy

The latest Call Of Duty game arrives following calls to boycott Activision Blizzard's titles.

Transgender people treated ‘inhumanely’ online

A study identified one-and-a-half-million abusive comments posted over a three-and-a-half year period.

Why Terminator: Dark Fate is sending a shudder through AI labs

There are genuine risks associated with AI - but the Terminator scenario isn't one of them.

India's facial recognition plan and other tech news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

Wheels of fortune? A new age for electric motors

Better electric motors will lead to cars that can go further, faster and even sideways.

Twitter shares plunge as ad bugs see profit fall short

Problems with advertising products have led to lower-than-forecast profit for the micro-blogging site.

Banks pull Samsung S10 apps over security flaw

Users have found a glitch that lets anyone unlock the device via its fingerprint authentication system.

Tesla shares surge after unexpected profit

The electric carmaker says its plans in China and for its next model are ahead of schedule.

Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled over Libra currency plan

Mark Zuckerberg tries to reassure lawmakers about the safety of its new digital currency, Libra.

BBC News launches 'dark web' Tor mirror

In a bid to thwart censorship attempts, the BBC News website is now available via Tor.

WWE 2K20: Fans slam game over glitches and bugs

Wrestling fans have slammed the new WWE 2K20 video game over visual glitches and game-breaking bugs.

Google claims 'quantum supremacy' for computer

The company claims a quantum computer has surpassed conventional devices for the first time.

Instagram bans 'cosmetic surgery' filters

Effects showing what people might look after surgery will go, amid concerns they harm mental health.

The founder of an over-50s dating app shares her secrets

The founder of a dating app for people over fifty shares her business advice with the BBC.

Amy Webb: Three things women need to know about for 2030

Amy Webb is a renowned futurist - she looks back at the past and scours data to figure out what might be round the corner.

Rover-drone combo hope to spot and destroy landmines

The system could eventually replace the need for humans to demine areas.

Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison Instagram posts banned

Advertising watchdog bans weight loss posts by Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison.

UK cyber-centre targets payment card fraud

Banks are being told which payment cards to watch by government cyber-experts targeting online thieves.

WeWork 'accepts takeover by Softbank'

The investment giant reportedly takes control of the firm, buying $1bn of shares from co-founder Adam Neumann.

'Sensitive US Army data 'exposed by online leak'

Hotel room numbers, phone numbers and names were left exposed on an unencrypted server, researchers say.

Cloudflare embroiled in child abuse row

Campaigners accuse the company of making it harder to restrict abusive images.

Plans for £26m tech institute at Bletchley Park

The institute at the codebreaking site would be home to 1,000 students, plans reveal.

Airbnb probed by UK tax authorities

The home rental site has warned a tax inquiry by HM Revenue & Customs could lead to litigation.

TikTok used by Islamic State to spread propaganda videos

A dozen accounts are banned by TikTok for breaching the app's policies.

Green number plates planned for electric cars

The plan means it will be easier to offer incentives such as cheaper parking for zero-emission cars.

Xiaomi: The Chinese brand dominating India's smartphone market

Tech giant Xiaomi has muscled its way to the top of India's smartphone market in just a few short years.

China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US

The country now has the world's highest number of start-up companies worth more than $1bn.

The race to build a flying electric taxi

More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities.

Facebook reveals preparations for UK election

The tech giant has set out extra measures for fighting the spread of disinformation.

Amazon Echo and Google Home owners spied on by apps

Researchers build voice apps for smart speakers that can listen in on owners without them knowing.

Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account revealed

The ex-presidential hopeful admits using the Twitter account "Pierre Delecto" - "C'est moi", he says.

Phone case created out of artificial skin

Researchers have designed a case that looks and feels like human skin, and can activate controls via touch.

League of Legends admits censoring error

The popular online multi-player game is facing backlash from users.

Are electric cars as 'green' as you think?

The lithium powering electric vehicles is found deep beneath the salt flats of Argentina

Elton John app lets concert audiences mix his music

A device which lets the audience choose which instruments they hear at a concert has been created.

My security software was a scam that cost me £4,000

Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam.

'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'

Indian police have shut two call centres and arrest seven people suspected of involvement in the scam.

Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group

Russian hackers used access to a rival group in Iran to hide attacks, say intelligence agencies.

Meet the student who has created African emojis

Emoji obsessed? Meet O’Plerou Grebet, who has made over 350 emojis with African cultural references.

'WhatsApp tax' plan dropped in Lebanon

The government announced, then scrapped, a tax on app-based calls amid angry protests over the economy.

Robot learns to deliver packages, plus other tech news

BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

League of Legends: Boss says it's ‘not for casual players’

Newsbeat sits down with the boss of Riot Games as they celebrate 10 years of League of Legends.

Ghost nets: Tackling a silent killer of the seas

Ghost nets kill huge numbers of marine animals every year, but new tech might help prevent that.

Banning out-of-hours email 'could harm employee wellbeing'

Stopping staff accessing email outside the office could leave some feeling stressed, research suggests.

Facebook chief rules out banning political adverts

Mark Zuckerberg says he does not think it is right for a company to censor politicians or the news.

Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock works if eyes are shut

Google confirms its new security system may unlock a person's device even if their eyes are shut.

Google and BBC scrap VR projects

Virtual reality may still be a few years from realising its potential, says one expert.

Vatican launches new 'eRosary' bracelet

The gadget aims to help young Catholics pray for world peace and contemplate the gospel.

Any fingerprint unlocks Galaxy S10, Samsung warns

The company promises a software fix after a British couple discover any fingerprint can unlock the flagship device.

Three investigating loss of phone services

Three says it is experiencing "technical difficulties with voice, text and data".

India's on a digital sprint that is leaving millions behind

Millions have no access to the internet despite it being one of the fastest-growing markets.

O2 launches 5G network in five UK cities and Slough

The operator is going head to head with rivals EE, Vodafone, Three and BT Mobile.

Dark web child abuse: Hundreds arrested across 38 countries

The site, run from South Korea, had hundreds of thousands of videos containing child abuse.

Government drops controversial 'porn blocker' plan

A plan to force porn sites to verify users' ages will be shelved, says Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan.

'Sextortion botnet spreads 30,000 emails an hour’

A huge network of hijacked computers is sending out notes threatening to publish compromising images, researchers say.

Twitter tweaks rules after calls to ban Trump

Twitter clarifies how the viral spread of world leaders' tweets could be limited in future

Unmanned ship to go on 400-year-old journey across the Atlantic

UK-based team to chart unprecedented waters with fully autonomous sea journey.

Germany will not bar Huawei from its 5G networks

The ruling is welcomed by the Chinese company, which warned against "politicising security".

Why scientists are ‘listening’ to the Matterhorn

Sparked by an unexpected rockfall, researchers placed sensors on the mountain to monitor the site.

'Send nudes' Boohoo ad banned after complaint

The advert for clothes in skin tones was not socially responsible, the UK advertising watchdog rules.

Pixel 4 seeks to reclaim low-light photography crown for Google

Google adds an astrophotography mode to its new phone, allowing it to take pictures of the Milky Way.

Google chief: I'd warn house guests about my smart speakers

Rick Osterloh suggests house guests have the right to know smart speakers are in use before entering.

'Deletefacebook' trends after Zuckerberg backlash

It follows revelations Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had unofficial meetings with right-wing politicians.

Microsoft to use AI to filter game chat

Text messages will be the first to be filtered but the tech will also be applied to voice chat.

YouTube regrets: Anecdotal claims of damaged users

Fresh evidence that Google's video clip service is promoting harmful and hate-filled content.

Fortnite Chapter 2: First glimpse of new season after map wiped out by asteroid

Season 11 or Chapter 2 is now live with a new map and updated gameplay.

Harley-Davidson puts the brakes on electric bike

The company halts production of the LiveWire after finding a glitch in its charging system.

Death threats for cryptocurrency 'scam' whistleblower

Jen McAdam, from Glasgow, was threatened after speaking out about the OneCoin cryptocurrency.

Electronic devices 'need to use recycled plastic'

Consumers need to demand electronic devices that use recycled plastic, campaigners say.

Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust

A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa.

Shooting drones out of the sky with Phasers

Cheap drones can defeat modern air defences, as shown by the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.

Government dodges 'full fibre for all by 2025' pledge

Gigabit broadband is promised but the government neither says it must be full-fibre nor sets a deadline.

Food writer Jack Monroe 'loses £5,000 in phone-number hijack'

Jack Monroe's bank and PayPal accounts were used after her mobile phone number was hijacked.

China's Study the Great Nation app 'enables spying via back door'

Study the Great Nation could be used to monitor phone-users' activity, a security firm warns.

Vodafone error sees customers hit by thousands in charges

Glitch sees customers abroad hit with thousands of pounds of charges and unable to use their phones.

How tech changed the way DreamWorks animates

Improved computer processing has allowed artists to add a great level of detail to their films.

Fortnite: Map blown up and replaced with black hole

Fortnite's Twitter page is running a livestream of a black hole to mark the end of season 10.

Robotic inspectors developed to fix wind farms

Scientists develop fully autonomous robots that could end the need for workers to scale dangerously-tall wind turbines.

Facebook's digital currency dealt another blow

Leaders of the G7 group of the world's biggest economies issue warning about digital coins like Libra.

Blizzard bosses reduce gamer's ban and release prize money

A player who staged an anti-government protest on a live broadcast will now receive his prize money.

Mastercard, eBay and Stripe pull out of Facebook's Libra

Mastercard, eBay and Stripe announce they are no longer supporting Facebook's effort to launch a currency.

Teenagers arrested over hacks to Met Police website

The 18 and 19-year-old are accused of posting messages and sending out fake tweets.

Cyber-criminals are threat to society, warns forensics boss

The UK must "ready itself" for further attacks, warns boss of forensics firm hit earlier this year.

Sex workers' clients exposed by Dutch hack attack

The names of people who visited sex workers as well as of the workers themselves have been stolen.

Google pulls Hong Kong protestor game from store

Another company faces a boycott for banning an esports player who supported the protestors.

Few convinced by Apple's case for Hong Kong app removal

Apple's removal of an app used to track Hong Kong police leads to claims it was bowing to Beijing pressure.

Holy tech! Churches try new ways to connect

Churches are increasingly using social media and specialist software to help their congregations.

YouTube deletes more 'pick-up artist' videos

The platform said further content and channels had been deleted due to "violative sexual content".

Dyson has scrapped its electric car project

The British firm, which has already built the first cars, says the project is not commercially viable.

How reality TV is changing social media

Social media is a powerful tool used by fast fashion companies, but with big names alongside them are they unstoppable?

Blizzard gamers complain they cannot boycott firm over China

Players say they are not able to delete their accounts to show solidarity for a punished gamer.

Stalker 'found Japanese singer through reflection in her eyes'

A Japanese man accused of assaulting a singer says he located her through the reflection in her eyes.

Germany shooting: 2,200 people watched on Twitch

Twitch says a gunman's video was watched by more than 2,200 people before it was removed.

Apple drops Hong Kong police-tracking app used by protesters

The company says the app has been used to target and ambush police and to threaten public safety.

Google offers tool for cities to measure emissions

Data from Google Maps could help cities plan to lower emissions.

Liverpool is home to the 'chattiest mobile phone users'

An Ofcom survey suggests that people from Liverpool spend the longest time on mobile phone calls.

Full fibre - Hull shows the way

Hull has become the first city in the UK where everyone can get full fibre broadband.

Passport facial recognition checks fail to work with dark skin

The UK government admits it knew its facial mapping tech struggled to work with some skin tones.

'My gaming addiction stops me from having relationships'

James Wisniewski accepts gaming addiction has a negative impact on his life - but he can't stop.

Russian trolls' chief target was 'black US voters' in 2016

A Senate intelligence report says Russians aimed misinformation campaign at African-American voters.

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy in row over 'leaked stories'

Rebekah - the wife of Leicester City's Jamie Vardy - denies she has leaked stories to a tabloid.

Cookie monster eats data from Sesame Street store

Malicious software has been stealing credit card details from thousands of online stores, say researchers.

Nobel chemistry prize: Lithium-ion battery scientists honoured

Three scientists have been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of lithium-ion batteries.

Call of Duty breaks records despite Hong Kong backlash

The game's developer has become embroiled in controversy over the political crisis in Hong Kong.

Goldman Sachs reviews role in Chinese tech firm Megvii

Goldman Sachs is advising Megvii, but the US has put the Chinese AI firm on a human rights blacklist.

No-deal Brexit data - should firms worry?

In a no-deal Brexit, the UK will need to prove to the EU that its data protection is up to scratch.

PlayStation 5 to launch by Christmas 2020

The long-awaited new generation Sony games console will be released at the end of next year.

Logan Paul: Japan was my biggest fight

YouTuber Logan Paul says he 'hit himself in the face a year and a half ago' when he filmed a dead body in a Japanese forest

‘How my son went from gamer to compulsive gambler’

As the NHS opens a clinic for young gaming and gambling addicts, the father of one tells his story.

Could blacklisting China's AI champions backfire?

The US move to restrict trade with Chinese AI firms could encourage them to be more independent.

Fortnite-maker settles lawsuit against cheat-seller

Epic Games had sought damages from the seller, who is 14.

Hearthstone gamer banned for Hong Kong protest

The ban means pro-gamer Blitzchung will not be allowed to play Hearthstone for 12 months.

Adobe shuts down Photoshop in Venezuela

Users in the country have until the end of the month to save any work they have in their Adobe accounts.

US blacklists Chinese surveillance and AI firms

The US Commerce Department says the 28 Chinese groups are "implicated in human rights violations".

Julia Gillard: Abuse of women online 'disproportionate'

Ex-Australian PM Julia Gillard welcomes work done in Wales during a visit to her country of birth.

Turning the John Wick movies into a video game

The game, John Wick Hex, translates the film's fast paced combat into a top-down strategy game.

Femtech: Right time, wrong term?

The 'femtech' label for women's health tech is flourishing but not everybody is a fan.

How 3D technology is capturing the world

From computer games to railway tracks, capturing 3D images in exquisite detail is now big business.

Apple approves Hong Kong protest location app

The firm had said the app, which shows protesters where the police are, "enabled illegal activity".

Copycat coders create 'vulnerable' apps

Developers who copy code rather than write it themselves leave apps open to attack, a study warns.

AI could become 'an enemy of the human race' warns expert

Dr Stuart Russell warns that AI could become "too competent" at fulfilling badly-framed goals.

YouTube terminates Addy A-Game and Street Attraction channels

Hundreds of online videos are removed for breaking rules on nudity and sexual conduct after a BBC investigation.

How death threats spread in pro- and anti-Brexit Facebook groups

A BBC investigation found multiple violent comments and images, many aimed at individual MPs.

Pagers, faxes and cheques: Things that might seem obsolete, but aren't

As Japan's pagers beep for the final time, we look at other outdated tech that's still clinging on.

Transhumanism: How far would you go for a body upgrade?

Meet the "transhumanists" who are pushing the boundaries of technology to implant chips and more into their bodies.

Facebook encryption: Should governments be given keys to access our messages?

Facebook has been asked to roll back plans to bring end-to-end encryption to its platforms.

Libra: PayPal first to drop out of Facebook cryptocurrency

Libra has been strongly opposed by regulators around the world over privacy and financial concerns.

China and Taiwan clash over Wikipedia edits

Taiwanese editors suspect the Chinese government is behind edits made to the online encyclopedia.

Iranian hackers targeted US 2020 campaign, says Microsoft

Reports suggest the hackers tried to break into President Donald Trump's re-election campaign.

Touchscreen typing speeds close in on keyboard rates

The typing speeds most people hit on a phone are getting close to how fast they can use a keyboard.

Met police admits it did not log face matches at King's Cross

Police force says it lacks records of the outcome of a facial recognition tie-up with private firm.

Fifa 20 error exposes players' details

EA Sports says some gamers' personal data was mistakenly exposed to other Fifa fans.

Personal trainer's photo stolen to promote diet pills

Personal trainer says the companies behind fake social media accounts feel untouchable.

Paralysed man moves in mind-reading exoskeleton

A man who had not walked for two years was able to move all his limbs thanks to new technology.

Facebook encryption threatens public safety, says minister

Priti Patel says extra security in messages will hamper attempts to fight terrorism and child abuse.

Herculaneum scroll: Shining a light on 2,000-year-old secrets

Scientists in Oxfordshire are trying to decipher scrolls buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79.

Smart glove treats osteoarthritis and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at the week's best technology stories.

The incinerator and the ski slope tackling waste

Billed the world’s cleanest waste-to-energy plant, Denmark's Copenhill project had a troubled start.

Google faces winged-monkey privacy protest

The search giant has repeatedly confused a British data protection expert with a dead Wizard of Oz actor.

Uber launches job app for gig economy workers

Starting in Chicago, Uber Works will allow casual workers to compare pay rates and sign up for shifts.

Facebook can be ordered to remove posts worldwide

EU countries can order websites to take down illegal posts worldwide, following a landmark ruling.

Apple bans Hong Kong protest location app

The smartphone app provides information about the location of police and where tear gas was being used.

The fashion that lets you feel music

Clothing fitted with haptic sensors enable Hermon and Heroda, who are deaf, to feel dance music.

TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton: Parents acted out of 'misguided loyalty'

Elliott Gunton's parents were given suspended jail sentences for helping the teenager move his funds.

Google 'tracking iPhone users' case goes ahead

Legal action taken on behalf of four million iPhone users can go ahead, the Court of Appeal rules.

US hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes

Three hospitals in Alabama were forced to close their doors to all but the most critical new patients.

Burger King milkshake tweet 'encouraged' anti-social conduct

The fast food firm's post is banned by the advertising watchdog for encouraging anti-social behaviour.

Drones used to 'weigh' whales

Drones can be used to work out the body mass of the largest animals on the planet, helping in their conservation.

The new high-tech way to recycle old clothes

A Swedish recycling mill has developed a new way to reprocess old clothes.

How a horrible goose topped the gaming chart

An indie video game about a menacing goose has become a surprise hit.

Why are so few women inventors named on patents?

Women inventors account for just under 13% of patent applications globally, according to a study.

Leaked Zuckerberg audio: 'You go to the mat and you fight'

Leaked recordings appear to reveal Mark Zuckerberg's views on a potential break-up of Facebook.

Email signature ruling 'cost seller £25,000'

A High Court judge rules an auto-signature at the end of an email makes it legally binding.

GoPro Hero Black 8 targets vloggers with add-on modules

The new camera supports bolt-on modules, but might struggle to convince existing users to upgrade.

Tiny needles help monitor antibiotic reactions

Seriously sick patients could get help to recover via sensors that keep an eye on antibiotics in their blood.

Ex-Yahoo engineer hacked accounts seeking pornography

The engineer could face five years in jail for stealing sexual images and videos from user accounts.

EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances

The rules will make household appliances longer-lasting and easier to fix.

Japan's last pagers beep for the final time

At their peak, pagers were used by more than 10m people in Japan - but just 1,500 subscribers remained.

Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans

A two-year trial found an improvement in symptoms for military veterans with PTSD.

'Sadfishing' social media warning from school heads

Schools report growing worries about young people being tricked by emotional appeals online.

Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

Full-fibre broadband: What is it and how does it work?

Boris Johnson says everyone in the UK should have fast full-fibre broadband, but what is it?

Brits' internet use peaks at 21:00 on Wednesdays, ONS says

The Office for National Statistics has begun to analyse internet data use for the first time.

TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton: Cryptocurrency auctioned by police

Elliott Gunton demanded payment in cryptocurrency, in a bid to hide his criminal activity from police.

Southampton internet broadband speeds to be boosted

Virgin Media will deliver internet download speeds 20 times the national average to 100,000 Southampton homes.

Drones used to track down fugitive in China

Police used drones to track down a man who evaded detection for almost two decades.

Asics blames hackers for porn on shop screens

The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen.

OK hand sign added to list of hate symbols

An anti-hate group says the finger-and-thumb sign is being used as an "expression of white supremacy".

Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

Elon Musk gives update on Starpship rocket plans

The US entrepreneur says prototype flights of his Moon-Mars rocket system will begin in months.

Spoofing emails: The trickery costing businesses billions

Company executives are being targeted by spoof emails requesting them to send vast sums of money.

'I built my software empire from a Stoke council house'

Entrepreneur Stephen Parker describes his quest to build a software empire from Stoke.

World’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat and other news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at the week's best technology stories.

Can AR goggles make swimming more fun?

BBC Click's Chris Fox tries augmented reality goggles that help swimmers track their exercise

Facebook to create VR world called Horizon

Inhabitants of the virtual space will be able to play games, chat and shape the world, says Facebook.

US uses Google Translate to vet refugees

Documents show that US immigration services use free online translation tools to vet social media.

How podcasts went from unlistenable to unmissable

Podcasting has come of age, with today's increasingly slick productions attracting big advertising money.

Google: 21 Facts you probably didn't know about the search engine

To celebrate its 21st birthday, we've got 21 facts about the tech giant that you might not know - unless you've already googled them yourself, of course!

Google makes deepfakes to fight deepfakes

Its facial forensics database will help researchers create tools to fight the misuse of such technology.

Match.com and US regulators clash over fake accounts

US regulators claim users are being exploited by dating giant Match.com.

Amazon announces Alexa-integrated glasses and ring

The Echo Frames and the Echo Loop were unexpected wearable tech launched by the firm on Wednesday.

Pornography 'one click away' from young children

Youngsters under 10 report being "grossed out" and confused by what they have seen, says BBFC.

The celebrity is the device's first celebrity voice

Amazon announced Samuel L Jackson as their first celebrity partner for their digital assistant device.

Peloton: 'It's borderline addiction'

The company's believers say its tech-enhanced stationary bike has matched exercise to the age of social media.

How Hong Kong protesters avoid police surveillance

Protesters in Hong Kong use low and high-tech ways to avoid being monitored by the authorities.

Amazon Alexa gets Samuel L Jackson and other celebrity voices

The firm has also addressed privacy concerns about its smart assistant technology.

Facebook will not fact-check politicians

Facebook does not want to be the "referee" in elections, says Sir Nick Clegg.

Boston Dynamics Atlas robot twists and somersaults

Boston Dynamics demos techniques that let its Atlas robot blend its movements together more fluidly.

TikTok censors references to Tiananmen and Tibet

Content regarded as politically sensitive is censored by the video-sharing app claims The Guardian.

Boston Dynamics robot dog Spot goes on sale

The robot could be useful in construction, the oil and gas industry and for public safety.

Instagram ads banned for 'misleading' Kardashian link

The Instagram ads misled customers and suggested celebrities had used the treatments, the ASA found.

WeWork's Adam Neumann quits as chief executive

The boss of the trendy office rental firm says stepping aside is "in the best interests of the firm".

Notorious GandCrab hacker group 'returns from retirement’

The gang is thought to be behind ransomware attacks that have caused havoc in Texas.

Facebook buys 'mind-reading wristband' firm CTRL-Labs

The device, in development, can pick up electrical signals from the brain, then decode and transmit them.

Snopes: How do you survive 25 years debunking fake news?

Snopes has been investigating folklore, urban legends and fake news for a quarter of a century.

Microsoft issues emergency patch for Explorer browser

The patch has been released immediately to combat growing abuse of the Internet Explorer flaw.

Fortnite: Why you might not be playing real people anymore

For the first time, computer-controlled characters are going to be added to the battle royale game.

Kik Messenger app to shut down

Millions of people will be cut off as the app's creator shuts down to help it fight legal action.

Uber gets two-month extension to London licence

The firm's temporary licence to operate was due to expire on Wednesday, but it now has a two-month extension.

Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case

The case followed a dispute with a French privacy regulator who wanted links to be delisted across the world.

How to charge your phone abroad with no plug adaptor

If you have forgotten to bring a travel adaptor, there still might be a way to charge your phone.

Pea power: Can the humble crop save the planet?

There has been a scramble to produce protein from peas, but can it really help solve environmental problems?

Google launches Play Pass apps subscription package

It will charge $4.99 a month for access to more than 350 apps, posing a challenge to Apple Arcade.

Danielle Cohn: Are teen influencers being exploited?

Danielle Cohn posts provocative images and videos but her father insists she is only 13 years old.

Security gadgets 'making people more vulnerable' from hackers

Hacking experts show a family how easily they can be spied on by technology bought for their safety.

Google seeks permission for staff to listen to Assistant recordings

The company acknowledges it had not been clear enough that humans might listen to users' recordings.

YouTube U-turn after protests over verified status

The video-sharing site apologised after proposing a change that drew criticism from prominent YouTubers.

What3words: 'Life-saving app' divides opinion

First responders have been singing the praises of what3words but some have reservations about the tech.

Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps

The move comes as part of a review launched in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

YouTube stars rattled by verification changes

YouTube will remove the "verified" status from many video-makers' channels.

Hackers get chance to target US satellite

The US Air Force will allow selected hackers try and take over an orbiting satellite.

Microsoft president: Don't move fast and break things

Microsoft's president urges other tech firms to accept responsibility for the effects of their work.

Conservative Party targets over-45s with Facebook Brexit ads

Political parties’ Facebook ad campaigns are gearing up ahead of any election, BBC News research reveals.

Airbnb plans to list shares next year

The home rental site's floatation is expected to be one of the highest profile market debuts of 2020.

Tech entrepreneurs call for more government regulation

Tech insiders say we cannot trust companies like Google and Facebook to regulate themselves.

Robotic fish to scare invasive species and other news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

The work experience you can do in your pyjamas

Big companies are offering internships via the internet, but are they a valuable experience?

Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises climate-change action

The chief executive says Amazon will buy thousands of electric vehicles and become carbon neutral by 2040.

How fish could help make biodegradable bioplastics

MarinaTex is an alternative to the single-use plastics such as those used in sandwich packets.

Huawei's Mate 30 phones lack Google services

The phones will offer Facebook's apps via Huawei's own store but are not pre-loaded with Google's.

Huawei: Microsoft president seeks resolution to tech ban

The US company's president warns of a "digital iron curtain down the Pacific Ocean".

Booking.com still duping customers, says watchdog

The consumer watchdog claims the website is still using 'pressure-selling' tactics.

The cheat hackers ‘ruining’ gaming for others

The use of cheats is a major problem in video games and it’s becoming increasingly lucrative as esports take off. We meet a teenage hacker’s making thousands.

Instagram clamps down on diet and cosmetic surgery posts

Some posts will now be hidden from under 18s while "miraculous" remedy posts will be banned.

The debate over facial recognition technology

Some MPs have called for UK police and companies to stop using live facial recognition for public surveillance.

New Twitter algorithms aim to stamp out trolling

US researchers develop a tool that can detect abuse with "90% accuracy".

Live facial recognition surveillance 'must stop'

Campaigners say the technology is inaccurate, intrusive and infringes on an individual's right to privacy.

BBC launches 'digital wellbeing' Own It app for children

The Own It app watches what children type and offers advice about how to stay healthy online.

The robot that cleans floors and tells jokes

More than 100 fully autonomous cleaning robots are coming to Singapore this year, made by local manufacturer Lionsbot. Ella's job is cleaning the floors at the National Gallery.

Facebook to block altering of headlines in adverts

Social media firm is to tighten rules after 'misrepresentation' row over Conservative party advert.

Facebook to use police video to recognise shooters

The technology giant will provide body cameras to Metropolitan Police officers on firearms training.

'Racist' AI art warns against bad training data

An AI art exhibition is facing criticism for using racist and sexist tags to classify its users.

Sam Walker: Prisoner posted YouTube videos of life behind bars

A union calls for more action to stop phones entering jails after a prisoner posts on social media.

Gatwick Airport commits to facial recognition tech at boarding

The London airport will regularly scan passengers' faces at departure gates from 2022.

Pokemon: 'Ash Ketchum failing for 22 years taught me being a loser is OK'

The world's most popular Pokemon trainer, Ash Ketchum, achieves the goal he set for himself in 1997.

Amazon Echo screen flicker angers owners

One owner, in Hampshire, says his device started to flicker 16 months after he had bought it.

HTC bets on former Orange executive to boost sales

Taiwan's mobile phone company moves away from its founders to appoint a former Orange executive.

Amazon launches HD music streaming

The company is the first of the "big three" streaming services to offer CD-quality audio.

UK's full-fibre broadband coverage rises to 8% says Ofcom

Ofcom's report highlights how much work must be done to provide full fibre access to all by 2025.

Electric car owners to 'choose' engine sounds

Proposals by a US road safety body could see electric vehicle owners choose the noise their car makes.

Elon Musk says 'pedo guy' tweet was not accusation

The Tesla CEO's lawyers say the term means "creepy old man" in South Africa where Mr Musk grew up.

Smart meter rollout delayed for four years

Suppliers now have until 2024 to fit them into homes, but it may mean higher costs for the industry.

Rebellion's Sniper Elite VR game previewed

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak plays a demo of the latest version of the World War II sniping simulator.

Tech-savvy stamp collectors energise an old hobby

Technology is helping stamp collectors to share their passion and keep rogue operators at bay.

Algeria protests: how disinformation spread on social media

How social media became an information battleground for anti-government protesters and Algeria's rulers.

Police officers raise concerns about 'biased' AI tools

Law enforcers fear they will be told to unfairly target some groups because of past prejudices.

BBC to switch off red button text in 2020

Viewers will no longer be able to read headlines, football scores, weather and more on TV sets.

Body scanners to screen London commuters for weapons

Passengers are scanned as they walk through Stratford station, in the "battle against knife crime".

BBC ready for TV's 'second wave of disruption'

BBC boss Lord Hall will say in a speech the arrival of new streaming services will change the game again.

Muslim website defends Home Office funding

The SuperSisters platform, for young Muslim women, says it has retained full control over its output.

Data on almost every Ecuadorean citizen leaked

The massive database of personal information was found on an unsecured cloud computer, researchers say.

Online trolls: Why they abuse celebs and how to combat it

Stars are targeted in the hope they will respond and spread the abusive message further, a report says.

How bacteria could make fashion more eco-friendly

A new process to dye clothes using bacteria could bring environmental benefits.

The former soldier who aims to build a $50bn firm

Shachar Bialick says his special forces background drives his success in business.

App that cancels subscriptions launches in UK

The virtual card automatically protects people from being charged at the end of a free trial period.

Casey Viner: Teenage US gamer jailed over deadly 911 hoax

Casey Viner, 19, ordered the prank call after an argument while playing Call of Duty.

Facebook removes altered Conservative advertisement

The Tories "misused" the platform when they changed the headline on a BBC News story, the company says.

Conservative Party Facebook advert altered BBC headline

The party says it is reviewing its Facebook advertising after criticism of the way a BBC story was used.

Online bullying: What you can do about trolling

What can you do if you're being cyber-bullied? Hannah Adams, from Jesy Nelson's new doc, tells us.

Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes

The fires are now under control at Abqaiq and Khurais, state media say.

The hobbyists competing to make AI human

The Loebner Prize, one of the few real-life Turing Tests, comes to Swansea this weekend.

Instagram fact-check: Can a new flagging tool stop fake news?

Users can now flag false Instagram content to fact-checkers but experts believe there is more to do to fight disinformation.

Russian activist saves data from police with drone

An activist in Siberia flew his hard disks to a friend by drone when police came knocking at his door.

Google to remind staff they can complain about work

Workers at the search giant are being reminded about their rights to complain and protest about conditions.

Instagram apologises after censoring London fishmonger

A video of the shop display, showing dead fish, was flagged as containing offensive material.

Colour-changing ink allows objects to swap designs

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

PewDiePie cancels $50,000 donation to anti-hate group: 'I messed up'

The YouTuber says he chose to donate to the Anti Defamation League because he was advised to.

Climate change: Robot submarine measures shrinking Arctic glaciers

Scottish scientists find that glaciers west of Svalbard are retreating by up to 300m a year.

Why your smart meter may not be so smart after all

Nearly a third of all energy companies fitting smart meters are still installing old technology.

Variant 31: 'Pushing the boundaries' of immersive theatre

The "live horror" theatre experience where you fight zombies under ground in central London.

Whirlpool tumble dryer recall uncovers 65,000 dangerous machines

Despite the full recall, hundreds of thousands of fire-prone machines may remain in UK homes.

Google Maps shows sunken car where missing man’s body was found

William Moldt went missing in mysterious circumstances 22 years ago after a night out in Florida.

Google to pay €1bn to end French tax probe

The settlement ends a four-year investigation into Google's tax affairs.

High-tech ways to keep employees happy

Companies offer gym deals and cycle schemes - but how do they know if these are what staff want?

How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

Virtual reality is being used to help people with dementia revisit their past.

Fake cancer cures: Debunking myths found in videos on YouTube

Professor Justin Stebbing, a cancer expert at Imperial College London, debunks some of the unproven “cures” for cancer.

YouTube advertises big brands alongside fake cancer cure videos

The video site's algorithm promotes medical misinformation in a number of languages, the BBC finds.

Twitter suspends government-run accounts in Cuba

The social media giant suspends state-run media and officials' accounts, citing policy violations.

How tiny satellites could transform weather forecasting

CubeSats can provide a more affordable alternative to conventional satellites.

Watchdog questions collection of public's Gov.uk data

It comes after Buzzfeed claimed to have seen leaked documents about creating a central database.

Huawei chief offers to share 5G know-how for a fee

Ren Zhengfei offers to share its 5G know-how with a Western firm in return for a one-off fee.

The singer protesting against Spotify... on Spotify

The latest song by Canadian singer Esthero includes a spoken-word protest at Spotify's royalties.

Google's smart-city plans 'tech for tech's sake'

A panel of experts criticises Google's ambitious plans for a smart city in Toronto.

Phone subscription firm Veoo fined £600,000

It misled an inquiry and enabled consumer harm, said watchdog Phone-paid Services Authority.

Facebook's Libra should be blocked in Europe, France says

The social media giant faces growing opposition to its planned cryptocurrency.

Arrests in 10 countries over money-transfer scams

Raids carried out over months targeted groups suspected of spoofing email accounts to steal cash.

Project Oberon: UK eyes cluster of military radar satellites

Defence chiefs want a batch of small spacecraft able to see the Earth's surface in all weathers.

Virtual reality recreates Owain Glyndwr's Sycharth home

Born in 1359, Owain Glyndwr was the last native Welsh person to hold the title Prince of Wales.

'Proud' Hertfordshire PC sent arrest footage to sisters

The officer is found guilty of gross misconduct for sharing body-worn camera footage on WhatsApp.

Ban children from gambling in games, MPs say

In-game spending should be regulated by gambling laws and loot boxes banned for children, they say.

McDonald's to transform its drive-throughs with AI

The fast-food giant hopes to make ordering hassles a thing of the past.

Sony shocks gamers with Playstation revelation

It turns out people have been using the wrong terminology for years.

Apple's iPhone 11 Pro 'triggering' fear of holes

People with "trypophobia" are complaining about Apple's latest handsets.

iPhone 11: Will Apple's latest phones capture India's growing market?

The iPhone 11 is likely to help Apple consolidate in one of the world's only growing smartphone markets.

California passes landmark gig economy rights bill

The law would mean the likes of Uber and Lyft would have to offer holiday and sick pay.

What happens if you fall asleep in a self-driving car?

If you fall asleep in a self-driving car, it will try to wake you - then stop, wherever you happen to be.

iPhone 11 Pro: Hands-on with Apple's new devices

The BBC's Dave Lee tries out a slow-motion selfie on the iPhone 11.

Apple unveils iPhone 11 and 'always-on' Watch

Apple is hosting a launch event for new handsets and other products at its California headquarters.

Sainsbury's reinstalls tills in till-free store

An experiment in shopping via app reveals consumers are not quite ready for till-free grocery buying.

Musicians call for facial recognition ban at gigs

Musicians add their voice to calls for Ticketmaster to roll back plans to use the tech at concerts.

Moscow rap becomes most-disliked Russian YouTube video

A rap song in praise of Moscow becomes the most-disliked Russian video on YouTube before its removal.

Sex lives of app users 'shared with Facebook'

Some period-tracking apps are sharing intimate details with Facebook, says Privacy International.

Taylor Swift 'tried to sue' Microsoft over racist chatbot Tay

The singer's legal team claimed the holocaust-denying AI's name implied a link with the singer.

Jack Ma: Alibaba begins new era as founder departs

The charismatic Chinese businessman led Alibaba to become one of the world's biggest internet firms.

Brain hack devices must be scrutinised, say top scientists

The UK's Royal Society warns of the risk of companies accessing our thoughts and moods.

Will your next handbag be made of mushrooms?

Amid a growing backlash against fast fashion, firms are looking at new fabrics from mushrooms and pineapples.

YouTuber Nikita Dragun faces backlash over hairstyle

YouTuber Nikita Dragun is accused of cultural appropriation over a 'box braids' hairstyle.

Apple responds to iPhone factory criticism

Apple denies claims that staff experience poor working conditions in the Foxconn factory.

eBay investigates topless-woman icon swap error

A small picture of a topless woman briefly appeared on eBay UK messages sent via the Outlook app.

Russia complains about Facebook and Google election ads

Letting the adverts circulate led to election "interference", Russia's communications regulator says.

Almost one-fifth of Britons 'do not use internet'

Survey says almost everyone under 50 is online but after that, use declines by about 2% per year.

Thousands complain about solar panels

People who took out large loans say the thousands of pounds in savings they were promised have not materialised.

Fake news: BBC and tech firms join forces to fight disinformation

The new measures will include an early warning system for use during elections, the BBC says.

MIT Media Lab head Joichi Ito resigns over Epstein donations

Joichi Ito's move comes after claims that MIT tried to conceal gifts from the disgraced financier.

Drones warning over breeding seals in Pembrokeshire

Experts say the animals become agitated and go into the water, which could lead to them not returning.

Apps, AI, & sweeper keepers - big data hits the football big time

How big data arrived in football's big time and why it is changing the sport forever.

The London schoolgirl running her own e-commerce business

Cara has been running her own business for a year and has even paid for her parents to go on holiday.

Why people pay for the perfect Instagram wedding

Is the influence from social media apps like Instagram putting too much pressure on the big day?

Unsolicited nudes detected and deleted by AI

Software that can detect unwanted penis pictures sent on Twitter is being developed.

Gender identity clinic leaks patient list

A London gender clinic appears to leaks details of more than 900 people on one of its mailing lists.

Facebook to face fresh anti-trust investigation

State officials will investigate whether Facebook has "stifled competition and put users at risk".

China to curb facial recognition and apps in schools

It comes after a number of schools adopted technology to monitor class behaviour and attendance.

Facebook puts $10m into effort to spot deep fake videos

The cash will help create detection systems that can spot the increasingly convincing fakes.

Lego droid orchestra performs Star Wars and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

Pornhub owners 'profit from revenge porn'

One woman feels "violated", after a video uploaded by her ex-partner was viewed thousands of times.

The secrets of controlling your internet profile

Banksy reckoned we would all be anonymous for 15 minutes, but is this even possible?

Google's 'secret web tracking pages' explained

The search giant's advertising methods are once again under scrutiny.

Amazon sends Margaret Atwood's The Testaments out early by mistake

Some lucky readers received Margaret Atwood's follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale a week early.

Facebook confirms millions of phone numbers exposed

More than 200 million phone numbers from Facebook members have been exposed in an online database.

Yahoo email fault hits BT, Sky and TalkTalk customers

Users in the UK and across the world are unable to send or receive emails via Yahoo's platform.

Tesla Autopilot design 'led to' crash

The design of Tesla's Autopilot system and "driver inattention" led to a crash in January 2018.

Trolls cause shutdown of official Jeremy Renner app

The actor closes down the app after members were harassed and abused by trolls who hijacked it.

Raspberry Pi computer looks down on Earth

UK satellite company SSTL is taking pictures of the planet with the small educational computer.

Samsung Galaxy Fold to be launched on 6 September

Samsung has been rushing to launch its first folding smartphone before rivals like China's Huawei.

Why phones that secretly listen to us are a myth

A mobile security firm carries out a research investigation to test the popular conspiracy theory.

Met Police gave images for King's Cross facial recognition test

Police force had previously denied involvement in facial recognition scans at King’s Cross.

Amazon TVs to be sold by Currys PC World in UK

The tech giant will sell its TVs on its website and at Currys PC World shops on the UK high street.

Driving simulator highlights dangers of hands-free calls

A BBC presenter found his ability to recognise hazards was reduced whilst talking on hands-free.

Mental-health information 'sold to advertisers'

Websites offering mental-health tests are selling data to online advertisers, researchers say.

YouTube fined $170m in US over children's privacy violation

A record fine of $170m was agreed after the site was accused of breaking children's privacy laws.

Brexit: Slouching Jacob Rees-Mogg lampooned in memes

The Conservative MP's relaxed posture in Parliament unleashed a flood of creativity from web users.

'Deepfake' app causes fraud and privacy fears in China

A program that allows phone users to insert their own faces into video footage causes alarm.

Judgement due on South Wales Police facial recognition use

A Cardiff man, whose image was captured while shopping, challenges South Wales Police in the courts.

Back to school for £1m Fortnite gamer

Jaden Ashman is focussing on his GCSEs despite winning second place in the Fortnite World Cup.

Teletext Holidays exposed customer calls

The firm will not say whether that included credit card numbers but it has informed the data commissioner.

Palestinian Harvard student barred from US is allowed in

Ismail Ajjawi is admitted after he was controversially blocked based on social media posts, he said.

Facebook hints at hiding 'likes'

Hidden code in the Android app reveals the potential for the feature, which has not been activated.

King's Cross facial-recognition plans revealed by letter

The developer intended to identify known offenders and "high-risk missing persons".

Hong Kong protesters using Bluetooth Bridgefy app

They want to communicate with each other while avoiding snooping from the Chinese authorities.

Russian blogger Sinitsa jailed for 'incitement' tweet

A Moscow court sentenced financial manager Vladislav Sinitsa to five years in a labour camp.

How tracking menstrual cycles helps women in sport

Understanding women's bodies better is helping to improve their sporting performance.

King's Cross: 'Facial recognition last used in 2018'

The London site's developer says only two on-site cameras, in one location, used facial recognition.

Night in the Woods video game creator Alec Holowka dies

Police are investigating the death of Alec Holowka, co-creator of the Night in the Woods video game.

Ku Klux Klan donation account suspended by PayPal

A site used by the white supremacist group had sought cash to fund rallies and mail campaigns.

Minecraft players to be helped by AI assistant

The smart assistant can help players dig and build in the massively popular block-based video game.

Mars mission readies tiny chopper for Red Planet flight

The next US space agency robot to explore the Red Planet will carry a small helicopter with it.

Norwich drone flies too close to city's castle

The pilot posted video of a flight over a city centre to a 30,000-strong social media group.

China social media censorship: how does it work?

In China, posting banned words on social media can get you in trouble with the authorities. Chinese writer Karoline Kan explains how people try to get around the censors.

Mat Dan: 'I became an accidental celebrity 6,000 miles from home'

When Daniel Tyler went backpacking, little did he know he'd end up a star in Malaysia.

Trainee pilot lands plane safely after instructor passes out

Air traffic operators helped coach the Australian man to land on the runway during his flying lesson.

Jetpack: British inventor flies letter to Isle of Wight

Richard Browning revives a 1934 dream by delivering a letter to the Isle of Wight in a jet suit.

How Gothic cathedrals can inspire modern architecture

Floors with arched designs can be thinner and lighter than conventional slabs.

London gets 10m more landline phone numbers to meet demand

Ofcom said a new (020) 4 code will be introduced as there are fewer than half a million numbers left to hand out.

YouTube restores far-right channels after appeal

The video-sharing site said it had been wrong to cut off access to the white nationalist channels.

Eight men facing charges over illegal streaming sites

Jetflicks and iStreamItAll claimed to offer more content than Netflix and Amazon.

Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'

Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows.

How playing video games could you get a better job

Gaming has long been stigmatised as the preserve of the socially inadequate, but this is changing.

Half of parents 'want mobile phones banned in schools'

A new survey suggests that 49% of parents think the devices should be banned outright in UK schools.

Heathrow drone protest: Airport says plans 'criminal and counterproductive'

Climate campaigners plan to fly toy drones at Heathrow to stop flights but the airport calls it illegal.

Anti-groping stamp lets victims mark assailants

The Japanese device is paired with a special lamp that lets its otherwise invisible ink be seen.

Elon Musk and Jack Ma disagree about AI's threat

The two tech entrepreneurs debated the risks posed by artificial intelligence at an event in Shanghai.

Huddersfield woman jailed for abusing children for money online

Jodie Little was living in Northern Cyprus when she committed the crimes but was prosecuted in the UK.

Samsung heir faces South Korea bribery retrial

The Supreme Court also orders a retrial for Samsung's Lee Jae-yong for bribery in the same scandal.

Huawei's next phone won't have Google apps

Huawei's next flagship phone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube.

Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites

The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation.

Dementia app aims to spark chats about the disease

Virtual reality app Dementia First Hand aims to educate and raise awareness of dementia.