Report blasts "manipulative" video game loot boxes

Consumer groups from 18 countries in Europe are calling for governments to clamp down on loot boxes.

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Consumer groups from 18 countries in Europe are calling for governments to clamp down on loot boxes.

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Rape victims should not be treated as suspects, says data watchdog

The information commissioner says victims are treated as suspects, and wants excessive requests to end.

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The information commissioner says victims are treated as suspects, and wants excessive requests to end.

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What is Google's new skin tone scale?

Google has introduced a new skin tone scale - what is it and why does it matter?

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Google has introduced a new skin tone scale - what is it and why does it matter?

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Cinemas now accepting Yoti digital ID

Young cinemagoers can now prove their age using the Yoti app instead of taking ID documents with them.

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Young cinemagoers can now prove their age using the Yoti app instead of taking ID documents with them.

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Federal investigators say the social media company broke rules on giving personal data to advertisers.

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Twitter fined $150m in US for selling users' data

Federal investigators say the social media company broke rules on giving personal data to advertisers.

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Google probed by competition watchdog over ad dominance

The Competition and Markets Authority launches an investigation into Google's advertising practices.

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The Competition and Markets Authority launches an investigation into Google's advertising practices.

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Tether device aims to detect risky routes for cyclists

The Tether box collects data of cars passing too close to cyclists, creating a map of hazardous areas.

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The Tether box collects data of cars passing too close to cyclists, creating a map of hazardous areas.

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Facebook owner Meta updates its privacy policy

But the company says the changes don’t allow Meta to collect, use or share your data in new ways

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But the company says the changes don’t allow Meta to collect, use or share your data in new ways

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The company is setting up a major robotics research centre in the UK.

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Robot developed that’s smaller than a flea

Researchers at Northwestern University in the United States have created robots less than 1mm big.

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Researchers at Northwestern University in the United States have created robots less than 1mm big.

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Dyson working on home robots

The company is setting up a major robotics research centre in the UK.

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Campaigners join calls by some Meta shareholders for an assessment of on potential harms users face.

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Female avatar sexually assaulted in Meta VR platform, campaigners say

Campaigners join calls by some Meta shareholders for an assessment of on potential harms users face.

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Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door'

A man says he lost millions, and then was arrested for trying to talk to crypto boss Do Kwon.

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Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a source said.

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Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism

Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a source said.

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Why hydrogen might be one route for Germany to move away from dependence on Russian imports.

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The facial recognition database firm must pay more than £7.5m and delete data it holds of UK residents.

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Clearview AI fined in UK for illegally storing facial images

The facial recognition database firm must pay more than £7.5m and delete data it holds of UK residents.

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The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos

Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations.

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Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations.

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Cloud-based software will offer more personalised business using the popular messaging app.

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WhatsApp to launch customer-business chat feature

Cloud-based software will offer more personalised business using the popular messaging app.

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The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems.

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Canada to ban China's Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks

The UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have also barred the Chinese telecoms equipment makers.

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The UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have also barred the Chinese telecoms equipment makers.

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The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices.

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Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight

The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices.

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Subsea internet cables could help detect earthquakes

Optical-fibre cables could spot tsunamis or the effect of climate change on currents, researchers say.

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Optical-fibre cables could spot tsunamis or the effect of climate change on currents, researchers say.

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Buffalo shooting: NY probes 'bone-chilling' social media role

Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders.

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Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders.

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The Conti cartel, which is thought to be run from Russia, has upped its ransom demand to $20m (£16m).

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President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica is at war with Conti hackers

The Conti cartel, which is thought to be run from Russia, has upped its ransom demand to $20m (£16m).

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The US streaming giant is forced to lay off staff to minimise cost of viewers quitting the service.

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Netflix cuts 150 US-based jobs after losing subscribers

The US streaming giant is forced to lay off staff to minimise cost of viewers quitting the service.

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Social platforms' Buffalo shooting response called inadequate

Campaigners accuse technology companies of failing to block and remove content posted by the attacker.

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Campaigners accuse technology companies of failing to block and remove content posted by the attacker.

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The deal to buy Twitter can't "move forward" without proof of spam account numbers, Mr Musk says.

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Elon Musk warns Twitter deal stuck without fake account proof

The deal to buy Twitter can't "move forward" without proof of spam account numbers, Mr Musk says.

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MI5 backs a new app to help people spot online approaches by foreign spies in disguise.

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A new report, based on industry figures, shows how often web users' data is shared during ad sales.

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The man worked in Kenya, and says he was paid under £2 an hour to review posts including beheadings.

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Meta being sued by ex-Facebook content moderator

The man worked in Kenya, and says he was paid under £2 an hour to review posts including beheadings.

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'I've got bass in a backpack': VR revives 1989 rave culture

The In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats exhibition shows visitors what the acid-house scene was like.

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The In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats exhibition shows visitors what the acid-house scene was like.

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The new jet set - why private plane usage has soared

The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue?

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The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue?

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Asteroid mining: Helping to meet Earth's natural resource demands

With Earth's natural resources running out, people are looking to mineral-rich asteroids to meet demand.

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With Earth's natural resources running out, people are looking to mineral-rich asteroids to meet demand.

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The billionaire tweeted that he wanted to see more information on spam and fake accounts.

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Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details

The billionaire tweeted that he wanted to see more information on spam and fake accounts.

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Two Twitter bosses ousted ahead of Elon Musk $44bn takeover

One of the senior executives was on parental leave when he learned he was out of a job.

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The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral.

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Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity.

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Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling

The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral.

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Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls

Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity.

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Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communities

Fifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isles of Scilly.

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Fifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isles of Scilly.

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Apple loses position as most valuable firm amid tech sell-off

Saudi Arabian energy giant Aramco has taken the top spot amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks.

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Saudi Arabian energy giant Aramco has taken the top spot amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks.

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Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US

A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further.

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A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further.

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Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech.

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The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech.

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Fifa: EA Sports to break away from football body

Electronic Arts will instead produce new football games under the banner EA Sports FC.

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He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was 'morally wrong and flat-out stupid'.

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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was 'morally wrong and flat-out stupid'.

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The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last".

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Russia launched an attack on Viasat just before invading Ukraine, the UK and its allies say.

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UK blames Russia for satellite internet hack at start of war

Russia launched an attack on Viasat just before invading Ukraine, the UK and its allies say.

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Why India's poorest children are falling further behind

Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India.

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Bitcoin value drops by 50% since November peak

The slide in the value of cryptocurrencies comes as stock markets around the world have also fallen.

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The slide in the value of cryptocurrencies comes as stock markets around the world have also fallen.

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Influencers and followers need more protection, say MPs

MPs call for more protection for social media influencers and their young followers.

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MPs call for more protection for social media influencers and their young followers.

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Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?

Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating.

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Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating.

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A whistleblower group claims Facebook allowed a news ban affect vital services to gain leverage.

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Amazon targets review firms with legal action

The tech giant has accused four companies of flooding its shopping sites with fake reviews.

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Europe's bike firms want to source more components closer to home, including carbon fibre frames.

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Nickel is essential for batteries and stainless steel but suppliers are struggling to meet demand.

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Facebook's Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim

A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services.

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Why one firm is banking on carbon fibre bikes in Europe

Europe's bike firms want to source more components closer to home, including carbon fibre frames.

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The perfect storm increasing the cost of a crucial metal

Nickel is essential for batteries and stainless steel but suppliers are struggling to meet demand.

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The billionaire has secured $7bn from 19 investors to help with his $44bn purchase of the social media platform.

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Ukraine war: Investigation finds hundreds of fake charity websites

A BBC investigation finds online scammers using real charity logos and Ukrainian volunteers' profiles.

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New report claims fraudsters are using screen-sharing tools to gain victims' trust and then steal money.

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The firm said almost all of that loss was a due to falls in the value of investments in other companies.

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Uber loses $5.9bn as Asia investment values fall

The firm said almost all of that loss was a due to falls in the value of investments in other companies.

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Bill Gates on Elon Musk feud and Jeffrey Epstein meetings

The Microsoft tycoon talks to the BBC about divorce, conspiracy theories and Elon Musk.

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The Microsoft tycoon talks to the BBC about divorce, conspiracy theories and Elon Musk.

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Cyber-security chiefs warn of malicious app risk

Devices from smart speakers to fitness trackers have apps, and cyber-criminals are exploiting weaknesses.

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Devices from smart speakers to fitness trackers have apps, and cyber-criminals are exploiting weaknesses.

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Roblox: Gamers frustrated by lengthy outage

Issues with the game popular with children began before midnight and continued into the morning.

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Issues with the game popular with children began before midnight and continued into the morning.

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The university centre received more than £3m in government funding to help businesses create VR.

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The web giant makes it easier to request that results linking to contact information are removed.

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People can now get contact info cut from Google search results

The web giant makes it easier to request that results linking to contact information are removed.

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Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments

The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion.

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The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion.

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EU accuses Apple of breaking competition law over contactless payments

The US tech giant denies it is restricting rivals' access to its mobile payments technology.

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The US tech giant denies it is restricting rivals' access to its mobile payments technology.

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Netflix cancels Meghan Markle animated series 'Pearl'

The announcement comes as the streaming giant makes cost cuts after subscriber numbers fell.

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The announcement comes as the streaming giant makes cost cuts after subscriber numbers fell.

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The company behind Snapchat and Spectacles is now selling a drone camera named Pixy.

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Snapchat's flying selfie drone

The company behind Snapchat and Spectacles is now selling a drone camera named Pixy.

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