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.