Social media firms 'must tackle grooming'

Charity demands action after 5,000 online grooming offences were recorded by police in 18 months.

YouTube bans comments on videos of children

The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments.

'Useless slimming pills face fake Amazon reviews' fine

A company that sold "ineffective" fat-fighting herbal supplements is facing a $12.8m (£9.6m) fine.

Google must provide details on Nest microphone error

Three US senators write to Google, asking questions about the hidden microphone in Nest devices.

Broadband speed must be revealed to customers

Regulator Ofcom says providers must offer "clear, honest" information to consumers.

Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax

The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say.

Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer during regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.

Pokemon: Nintendo announces two new games, Sword and Shield, for the Switch

This is the first 'real' Pokemon game to appear on consoles, following successful titles on handheld and mobile.

Do we want our phone buttons back?

Three devices at MWC are bringing back physical keyboards in preference to touch screens.

OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth.

Iris-scanning phone pitched at refugees

UK firm IrisGuard hopes to help refugees access banking and services with its device.

Energizer 'thick boi' phone gives 50 days of battery life

Could chunky smartphones be the future for our pocket tech? This huge new handset has tech experts talking.

Momo challenge: Police advise over 'freaky game'

The "game" on WhatsApp has been accused of encouraging children to self-harm.

Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.

HP computer stranded in space

A pair of "off-the-shelf" servers sent up to the International Space Station in an experiment still have not returned to Earth.

Why is tech show full of men?

Women make up less than a quarter of delegates at the annual technology fair in Barcelona.

Ad-free social network Vero to charge subscription fees

Vero has built a community of nearly five million members, it says, but will now start charging.

Self-harm clips hidden in kids' cartoons

YouTube is failing to deal with dangerous content on its kids' channel, says charity.

Facebook bans Tommy Robinson's page

The former English Defence League leader is deemed to have broken rules around hate speech.

Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured

The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned.

Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting.

HoloLens 2: Rory goes hands-on

Rory Cellan-Jones learns how to fix an aircraft using the HoloLens 2 headset.

Investment scam targets Instagram users

Victims lost an average of nearly £9,000 after falling for scams appearing on the image-sharing platform.

The precious metals inside our smartphones

Zoe Kleinman looks at some of the elements that make our phones work, and the cost to our planet.

YouTube takes ads off 'anti-vax' video channels

The World Health Organization said anti-vaccine views were a "top 10 global health threat" in 2019.

GCHQ: Chinese tech 'threats' must be understood

The agency's chief says there are "opportunities" too, but UK telecoms cyber-security must improve.

LG's Dual Screen foldable phone breaks apart

LG opts to release a second screen accessory rather than a device with a single flexible display.

Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset unveiled

The headset lets users control actions via eye movements, and also presents a better quality view.

Nokia 9 PureView uses five cameras to take a photo

The handset fuses together shots simultaneously taken by the five cameras to enhance image quality.

Huawei Mate X smartphone folds face out

Huawei unveils a foldable phone that has several advantages over Samsung's

Exoskeleton helps people with paralysis to walk

Floriane is able to walk using an exoskeleton that detects how she wants to move.

NHS told to ditch 'outdated' pagers

The health secretary wants to scrap the “archaic technology” which costs the NHS about £6.6m a year.

Nike app for self-tying shoe comes undone

The Google Android app that controls the new Adapt BB fails to sync with wearers' feet.

5G networks: Trump says US shouldn't block technology

The comments come as the US has pressured its allies to exclude China's Huawei from their 5G networks.

Web watchdog warns over knee-jerk regulation of social networks

Internet Watch Foundation says regulation of social networks could have "unintended consequences".

Anthem video game set for tough debut

The futuristic squad-based shooter faces stiff competition from lots of established titles, say experts.

AT&T and Hasbro pull YouTube ads over abuse claims

Hasbro and Nestle also cut ties over fears paedophiles are leaving comments next to videos of children.

The snow patrol drones saving skiiers from an icy death

For people buried in an avalanche, it's a race against time. Could a drone find you sooner?

Twitch: How Ninja was unseated as most-subscribed streamer

How Ninja has gone from a high of 200,000 Twitch subscribers to around 30,000 in just ten months.

Nestle and Epic pull YouTube ads over offensive content

Several big firms pull ads after they appear next to content that allegedly sexualised children.

Samsung Galaxy Fold: The internet reacts

The handset-maker wows with its phone-tablet hybrid, but many struggle to get over its price.

Galaxy Fold: Samsung unveils 'luxury' smartphone

Samsung unveils its smartphone with a folding screen, but the price will likely put most people off.

Facebook 'failed to protect’ health data in private groups

A complaint says Facebook should have told users of their data being downloaded from private groups.

Samsung reveals Galaxy Fold and S10 5G

Four new Galaxy S10 phones are revealed including a 5G option with a record-sized screen.

Could Huawei threaten the Five Eyes alliance?

Different views about the threat posed by the Chinese firm pose risks to the intelligence alliance.

Russia bans smartphones for soldiers over social media fears

The decision comes after social media use by soldiers raised national security issues.

UK 4G 'slower than most of EU when busy'

In a table of 77 countries, the UK ranked 35th for download speeds, a report finds.

Fortnite Live Norwich festival to be sued by game creator

Epic Games says it has filed a claim in London's High Court against Exciting Events.

Cyber-thieves set sights on hijacking payment data

Cyber-crime gangs are injecting their own code on to websites to steal payment data, an annual study suggests.

The app that can turn you into a fashion model

The app Superpersonal can capture a user's face and movements to create a realistic moving image.

Drone no-fly zone to be widened after Gatwick chaos

It will be illegal to fly a drone within three miles of an airport, following drone disruption at Gatwick.

AI fake face website launched

Users can generate false faces, using artificial intelligence.

Millions of medical calls exposed online

Some 2.7 million sensitive Swedish conversations about illnesses are exposed online.

Roger Stone sorry for judge crosshair post

An Instagram post featuring the image has since been taken down.

Oculus founder sends free repair kits for Rift headsets

Despite leaving Facebook in 2017, Palmer Luckey is shipping his custom repair kit to gamers free of charge.

Rail customers 'unable to collect pre-paid tickets'

Rail companies have been advising customers to travel with their ticket confirmation email.

The US cannot crush us, says Huawei founder

Ren Zhengfei says the firm will survive despite security concerns and his daughter's legal troubles.

Child abuse images being traded via secure apps

Stolen credit cards and other illegal material are also on sale, a File on 4 investigation discovers.

Facebook security app used to 'spy' on competitors

A cross-party group of MPs says Facebook used its Onavo app to gather information on competitors.

YouTube backtracks after Pokemon 'child abuse' ban

Google backtracks after 'mistakenly' deleting YouTubers for 'sexual content involving minors'.

YouTube aids flat earth conspiracy theorists, research suggests

The ranks of people who believe the Earth is flat are being helped by YouTube, suggests a US study.

Google searches 'hijacked' to link Pakistan flag to toilet paper

The results are believed to be the work of Indian protesters responding to the 14 February Kashmir attack.

Huawei risk can be managed, say UK cyber-security chiefs

UK intelligence chiefs conclude the Chinese tech giant Huawei can bid for work on telecoms projects.

Australian political parties hit by 'state actor' hack, PM says

The "sophisticated" activity follows an attempted hack on the parliament, Scott Morrison says.

Facebook needs regulation as Zuckerberg 'fails' - UK MPs

The UK government publishes its report into fake news with some strong criticism of Facebook.

Quadriga: The cryptocurrency exchange that lost $135m

When Quadriga's founder died he left behind a mystery: what happened to millions in cryptocurrency?

PewDiePie: Roblox lifts ban after social media backlash

Online multiplayer game Roblox has reinstated PewDiePie after banning the YouTuber for using his name.

Tilly Lockey: 'I can paint with my bionic arms'

Tilly Lockey, 13, has bionic arms that are so sophisticated she can now use a paintbrush and apply make-up.

Mobile networks call for 5G security inspector

The mobile network industry has called for a new security testing scheme to check 5G equipment.

Ad code 'slows down' browsing speeds

The code putting ads on webpages can stop pages loading by seconds, finds analysis of millions of sites.

Made In Chelsea's Andy Jordan: Being an influencer made me 'a puppet'

Made In Chelsea's Andy Jordan has a warning about the realities of being a social media influencer.

Ford puts bed hoggers in their place and other news

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

Amazon cancels New York City campus plan

The internet giant hit local opposition over more than $2bn in subsidies it had been promised.

JP Morgan creates first US bank-backed crypto-currency

The US investment bank has created the JPM Coin to handle wholesale payments for some clients.

British hacker Marcus Hutchins loses bid to omit 'intoxicated' testimony

Devonian Marcus Hutchins is accused of writing virus code and says he was "intoxicated" in an interview.

What is Article 13? The EU's copyright directive explained

The final version of the new EU copyright law is agreed after three days of talks in France.

School bomb hoax suspect arrested in US

Thousands of US schools were shut down by fake threats involving bombs, allege prosecutors.

Nasa calls time on silent Opportunity Mars rover

The 15-year mission of "Oppy" the robot is declared over after repeated failed attempts to contact it.

Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering: GPS pioneers lauded

Four Americans are celebrated for their roles in developing the sat-nav Global Positioning System.

YouTube's copyright claim system abused by extorters

Google acts after YouTubers report users attempting to extort money via fraudulent copyright claims.

Airbus says A380 superjumbo production will end

The aircraft manufacturer will cease production of its giant jet after key buyer Emirates cuts orders.

Former Apple lawyer charged with insider trading

Gene Levoff is accused of engaging in insider trading on several occasions between 2011 and 2016.

Apple to investigate Saudi app

An app that can be used by men to stop women leaving the country will be investigated by Apple.

Elon Musk named as Twitter boss favourite

The choice has raised eyebrows because of the controversial nature of some of Mr Musk's tweets.

Is new game Apex Legends a threat to Fortnite?

Apex Legends, a new Battle Royale game has had over 25 million downloads in its first week - will it be a threat?

Overwatch and Call Of Duty maker to cut 800 jobs

Activision Blizzard will lay off about 800 people, despite announcing record revenue.

Crackdown on young celebs in gambling ads

Cartoon figures and young stars will be banned from many adverts in a bid to protect children.

MPs immerse themselves in VR questions

MPs open inquiry into immersive technology such as VR and AR.

DJI makes drone safety improvements

The geo-fencing technology that means drones cannot fly near airports is improved.

Ligue du LOL: Secret group of French journalists 'targeted women'

Media execs at several major outlets used anonymous accounts to harass women writers and activists.

Ordnance Survey to launch mapping drone

The mapping organisation's craft will collect images and data for businesses and organisations to use.

Can video consultations combat global doctor shortages?

Seeing a doctor online instead of in person could save time and money, but what are the drawbacks?

Facebook and Google news should be regulated, report says

Google and Facebook should be overseen to ensure their news content is trustworthy, a report recommends.

Teen has vaccinations after asking Reddit

Ethan Lindenberger took to the website to ask whether he could get vaccines without his parents .

Gavin Williamson: Drone 'swarm squadrons' to be deployed by military

The defence secretary says the network enabled aircraft could be used to overwhelm the enemy.

Tinder-style app for cows tries to help the meat market

So you think the dating scene is just a meat market? Wait till you hear about this matchmaking app.

Paris to sue Airbnb over 'illegal ads'

The fine could amount to €12.5m ($14m, £11m) for the 1,000 ads the city says break French law.

Russia to test cyber-war defences

Russia is planning to briefly disconnect from the internet as part of planning against a future conflict.

Reddit: Censorship fears spark criticism of Tencent funding reports

Redditors flooded the site with snarky posts after reports of funding from Chinese tech giant Tencent.

Grindr and Tinder 'must not risk children's safety'

Minister vows to question Grindr and Tinder on safeguarding measures following "shocking" findings.

Trump's wall: Mind the gaps

Camera-laden towers and underground sensors plug the gaps in the existing US-Mexico border fence.

Parenting site Mumsnet hit by data breach

The flaw meant account holders saw some details of other users and their message history.

Apple to pay teenager who found FaceTime bug

The flaw let iPhone owners eavesdrop on people they called via the FaceTime video-chat system.

Climate change: UK carbon capture project begins

A controversial new scheme is capturing CO2 emissions from wood burning.

Revolut admits making up stats in adverts

Digital banking service Revolut is referred to the FCA over its Valentine's Day "single takeaway" ad.

YouTube U-turn over child abuse singer

YouTube deletes singer Austin Jones's channel, after he exchanges sexual images with underage girls.

Australia parliament hit by cyber-hack attempt

Politicians' passwords have all been reset, but officials say it appears no information was stolen.

Woody Allen sues Amazon for dropping A Rainy Day in New York

The film-maker takes legal action against the company for allegedly refusing to release his latest film.

Jeff Bezos: Amazon boss accuses National Enquirer of blackmail

Jeff Bezos says National Enquirer attempted extortion by threatening to publish "intimate photos".

EE data breach ‘led to stalking’

A customer's ex-partner accessed her new address and bank details, before turning up at her home.

Instagram vows to remove all graphic self-harm images from site

But some pictures - such as scars - will be allowed to remain, the head of the platform says.

Twitter shares drop 10% as revenue outlook disappoints

The social media firm reports higher profits, but its revenue forecast falls short of expectations.

Inside Ocado's burning robotic warehouse

The BBC's Zoe Kleinman describes what was inside the Ocado grocery warehouse, which has been hit by fire.

'Cyber-attack' on Bernard Matthews staff bank details

Bernard Matthews says bank account details of 200 employees were "potentially compromised".

Deaths put e-scooters in spotlight

A watchdog calls for improved safety following another death and a series of severe injuries in US cities.

Jack'd gay dating app exposes millions of private photos

A security flaw in gay dating app Jack'd leaves private intimate photos publicly exposed on the internet.

Fortnite: Pro gamer RizArt 'deeply sorry' for faking age

Japanese esports pro RizArt apologises after falsely claiming he was a 12-year-old to gain subscribers.

Facebook ordered by Germany to gather less data

The social network says it intends to appeal the German watchdog's ruling.

Raspberry Pi opens first High Street store in Cambridge

Founder Eben Upton says the shop will attract customers who are "curious" about the tiny computer.

Children and electronic devices - how to keep youngsters safe

As concerns mount over how screen time and social media affect children, parents are given suggestions.

Japan's Softbank shares surge on buyback plan

Chief executive Masayoshi Son said the record buyback would prop up the tech giant's share price.

Trustpilot tackles business review cheats

The website will let users know if a company has flagged its negative reviews to hide them.

Huawei: Tackling security concerns may take five years

The Chinese telecoms giant says measures to address UK security concerns will take time to implement.

Labour call to break up digital giants to protect users

Deputy leader Tom Watson accuses social media giants like Facebook of failing to protect their users.

Child abuse images hidden in crypto-currency block chain

Criminals found a way to hide images of child sexual abuse within a high-profile crypto-currency.

UK tightens rules around self-drive cars

The government wants to see fully autonomous cars on roads by 2021.

Disability-themed emojis approved for use

A list of 230 new emojis also includes a blood drop meant to represent menstruation.

Crews spend night fighting Ocado fire

About 200 firefighters were at the scene in Andover, where the blaze is now under control.

Angela Ahrendts: Former Burberry boss to step down from Apple

The former Burberry chief is leaving after five years working to revitalise Apple stores.

Hotel booking sites to end 'misleading' sales

UK competition watchdog probes a number of websites over pressure selling and discount claims.

I'm A Celebrity app's gambling ads criticised

The UK's advertising watchdog says steps should have been taken to hide them from under-18s.

Virgin Media tests 8Gbps broadband

A Cambridgeshire village is trying out ultra-fast broadband in a limited trial.

Drug overdose killed HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll

A cocktail of deadly drugs was behind Vine and HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll's death in December.

Apple reportedly settles French tax bill

French magazine L'Express reports the firm paid nearly £440m tax in a secret pact late last year.

Facebook turns down Dorset Council name request

Dorset Council is already being used on the social network by an authority in Tasmania.

Brussels orders recall of 'risky' children's smartwatch

The Enox watch does not encrypt data, potentially allowing attackers to contact and locate children.

Facebook: MPs seek to quiz Clegg on online abuse

Human rights committee chairwoman Harriet Harman asks the ex deputy PM and Facebook spokesman to give evidence.

Flickr starts culling users' photos

Flickr has changed its rules on the amount of free storage it will provide for users who do not pay a subscription.

School labelled 'Hell on Earth' on Google Maps

It is thought a pupil at the school submitted the name change to the search engine.

Instagram's most-liked egg is actually a mental health advert

The image of an egg, which is Instagram's most liked photo ever, is part of a mental health campaign.

Slack Technologies prepares for flotation

The messaging service, aimed at reducing the flow of email, is one of 2019's most anticipated IPOs.

Quadriga: Cryptocurrency exchange founder's death locks $140m

Court documents say Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Quadriga cannot access or secure the coins.

Do money apps make us better or worse with our finances?

Apps that help us manage our money are proving increasingly popular, but how effective are they?

Fortnite: 'Millions attend' virtual Marshmello concert

Fortnite players drop their guns and dance as EDM DJ Marshmello plays a virtual concert broadcast in-game.

UK citizenship tests: Gangs help cheating candidates pass

A BBC researcher was given a hidden earpiece through which they could receive the answers.

Crime prediction software 'adopted by 14 UK police forces'

Liberty says at least 14 forces have used or intend to use crime-prediction software.

Police raids target 'hundreds of UK web attackers'

UK police seize more than 60 computers and other gadgets suspected of being used to carry out web attacks.

Amazon: Facial recognition bias claims are 'misleading'

The tech giant says a study that found its facial-recognition tool showed gender and racial bias is inaccurate

Instagram boss summoned to Whitehall over self-harm content

It comes after links between the suicide of teenager Molly Russell and distressing online content.

Ban phones in schools, says minister Nick Gibb

Nick Gibb says while it's a matter for heads, excessive social media leaves pupils unable to concentrate.

Microsoft: What went right under Satya Nadella?

How Satya Nadella turned around the tech firm's fortunes.

Apple to issue fix for Facetime bug

A software patch for the flaw will be rolled out next week and restore FaceTime features to phones.

Pornstar fined for Tube train sex tweet

George Mason had sex with his ex-partner and an unknown third man on the Northern Line.

Brexit: Leave.EU and Arron Banks' firm fined £120,000 over data breaches

The pro-Brexit campaign's share of a fine for data breaches is reduced by the Information Commissioner.

Execution for Chinese ride-sharing driver who killed passenger

The man was a driver for Didi Chuxing's Hitch service when he carried out the fatal attack.

Google works on spotting dodgy 'evil domains'

It is taking on domains that exploit non-English character sets to hide criminal activity.

Mail Online web browser warning reversed

A warning that the Daily Mail's website failed to maintain "basic standards of accuracy" is changed.

Amazon forced to pull products in India as new rules bite

The e-commerce giant has had to remove products from its India site to comply with new rules.

Japan investigates alleged uranium online auction

Police are questioning both the seller and several bidders about the unlikely online offer.