TECH Solutions - NHS Covid app sends record number of 'pings'

The alerts ask people to test or self-isolate after contact with someone who had a positive result.

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TECH Solutions - Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021

From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what's made the news in tech this year?

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TECH Solutions - Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year.

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TECH Solutions - China ride-hailing giant Didi sees losses deepen after crackdown

This month the company announced that it would move its share listing from New York to Hong Kong.

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TECH Solutions - Elon Musk rejects claims that his satellites are hogging space

His comments come after China complained to the United Nations about his internet satellite project.

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TECH Solutions - Apple puts Indian iPhone factory 'on probation'

Hundreds of staff at Foxconn in Sriperumbudur were reportedly hit by food poisoning.

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TECH Solutions - TikTok moderator sues over 'psychological trauma'

Candie Frazier says her mental health suffered after watching "extreme and graphic" video content.

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TECH Solutions - CES 2022: More firms cancel in-person appearances

The major consumer technology trade show continues to suffer fallout from the spread of Omicron.

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TECH Solutions - Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba

The pop icons' surprise return helped UK vinyl sales top five million for the first time since 1990.

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TECH Solutions - Riot Games to pay $100m in discrimination case

The League of Legends maker agrees to settle a 2018 gender discrimination class-action lawsuit

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TECH Solutions - Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again.

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TECH Solutions - Advice issued as drone spooks resting seals

A marine conservation charity is asking drone operators to keep their distance from seals.

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TECH Solutions - Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN

The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public.

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TECH Solutions - Eco-laundry hopes to clean up how we wash clothes

A start-up from Oxford is hoping to make laundry more environmentally friendly.

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TECH Solutions - Russia fines Google over illegal content breach

The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover.

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TECH Solutions - Tesla disables gaming while driving feature

It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving.

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TECH Solutions - TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix.

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TECH Solutions - Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’

A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film".

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TECH Solutions - Intel apologises to China over supplier advice

The US technology firm says sorry after it urged firms not to source products from Xinjiang.

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TECH Solutions - Chinese regulator pauses partnership with Alibaba

The firm's cloud computing arm "did not tell the regulator in time" about the Log4shell security flaw.

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TECH Solutions - US safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay

It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving.

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TECH Solutions - Big tech names withdraw from Las Vegas CES conference

Amazon, Facebook and Twitter say they will no longer attend in person.

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TECH Solutions - Zee-Sony merger will create an Indian entertainment giant

Zee and Sony announced they will merge their television channels, film assets and streaming platforms.

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TECH Solutions - Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens

BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction.

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TECH Solutions - Arsenal fan token posts broke advertising rules, says watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority said the club 'failed to illustrate the risk of the investment'.

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TECH Solutions - OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.

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TECH Solutions - Nationwide customers hit by payment delays

Problems with inbound and outgoing payments mean some people face issues receiving their wages.

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TECH Solutions - Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns

The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry.

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TECH Solutions - China Mobile to raise up to $8.8bn in Shanghai share listing

The firm was kicked off the New York Stock Exchange due to rules imposed by Donald Trump.

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TECH Solutions - Miners experiment with hydrogen to power giant trucks

Anglo American is testing a hydrogen-powered giant truck in a bid to make its business greener.

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TECH Solutions - Nreal Light: Augmented reality specs put to the test

BBC Click's Chris Fox finds out what Nreal's augmented reality specs can do.

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TECH Solutions - China artificial intelligence firm relaunches SenseTime $767m listing

SenseTime's share sale was suspended last week after the US imposed an investment ban on the firm.

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TECH Solutions - What is the metaverse?

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is.

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TECH Solutions - How to read your weather app

What you need to know about weather forecasts on your phone

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TECH Solutions - Virtual reality worship: What carols at home looks like this Christmas

The Church of England has released a series of virtual reality carols

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TECH Solutions - How to avoid gadget frustration on Christmas Day

Modern tech gifts might not be ready to work straight away - are you ready for Christmas morning?

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TECH Solutions - The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner

If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution.

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TECH Solutions - BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam

The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings.

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TECH Solutions - Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive

Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories.

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TECH Solutions - US sanctions drone-maker DJI

The Treasury Department puts the Chinese drone giant DJI on an investment blacklist.

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TECH Solutions - GirlsDoPorn victims win rights to their videos

More than 400 people can now demand the illegally obtained films be removed from websites.

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TECH Solutions - Nasa probe flies in Sun's atmosphere and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.

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TECH Solutions - How Russia tries to censor Western social media

Western social media companies face huge fines as Russia pressures them to remove content it objects to.

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TECH Solutions - Tech trends 2022: Starships and missing chips

From giant rockets to new ways to heat your home, a look at the technology that will emerge in 2022.

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TECH Solutions - Meta bans surveillance-for-hire firms for targeting users

Facebook's owner is to alert about 50,000 people in more than 100 countries about "malicious" actions.

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TECH Solutions - Millions more get fibre broadband but take-up lags

Eight million more homes have access to full-fibre broadband but fewer than a quarter choose to upgrade.

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TECH Solutions - Sainsbury's payroll hit by Kronos attack

A ransomware attack on payroll systems provider Kronos hits multiple major companies in the UK and US

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TECH Solutions - TikToker Demi Skipper trades up from a hairpin to a house

Demi Skipper started with a hairpin and traded it up until she got a house.

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TECH Solutions - Reddit: Social media platform files to go public

Reddit was at the centre of the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon earlier this year.

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TECH Solutions - Log4shell: US demands Christmas Eve deadline for hack fix

Federal agencies must protect themselves against a widespread security flaw by 24 December.

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TECH Solutions - Google will fire employees who refuse vaccinations, report says

A leaked memo warns employees who do not follow vaccine policy that they could lose their jobs.

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TECH Solutions - ‘I was murdered by my husband’ - tech gives victims a voice

Animated photographs of women before they were killed warn others about abusive relationships.

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TECH Solutions - Tesla Model 3: Paris' largest taxi firm suspends cars after fatal crash

One person died and 20 were hurt after a cabbie lost control of their Tesla Model 3 last weekend.

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TECH Solutions - Console shortages: Why can't I buy the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5?

Chinese power cuts, the pandemic and other reasons you can't get your hands on gaming hardware.

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TECH Solutions - Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing data for ads

The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian regulator found.

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TECH Solutions - Watchdog bans seven ads in crypto 'red alert'

Cryptocurrency ads by trading platforms, exchanges and a pizza chain broke rules, the ASA found.

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TECH Solutions - Instagram sorry for blocking user named metaverse

The company admits an artist with the Instagram name @metaverse was wrongly blocked for "impersonation".

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TECH Solutions - Apple launches Android app to address AirTags tracker fears

Apple releases an Android app to find its AirTag location trackers, in case they are misused.

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TECH Solutions - Bank of England warns on crypto-currency risks

Deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe says assets such as Bitcoin could affect the whole financial system.

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TECH Solutions - Amazon criticised over safety at tornado-hit warehouse

The firm said events happened quickly at the Illinois site and it was "deeply saddened" by the deaths.

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TECH Solutions - Online Safety Bill: New offences and tighter rules

The next stage of the landmark Online Safety Bill recommends major changes and tougher regulation.

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TECH Solutions - How vending machines are making life better for Kenyans

By thinking small vending machine firms are delivering more affordable products for Kenyan shoppers.

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TECH Solutions - Flaw prompts 100 hack attacks a minute, security company says

Businesses race to fix a security vulnerability posing a "severe risk", agencies and researchers say.

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TECH Solutions - Bored Ape NFT accidentally sells for $3,000 instead of $300,000

A "fat fingered" typing error seems to have cost an NFT dealer more than $250,000.

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TECH Solutions - And Just Like That: Peloton responds with parody ad after stocks tumble

The exercise equipment maker released an online parody after scene that sent its shares tumbling.

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TECH Solutions - Indian PM Modi's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet

The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens.

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TECH Solutions - How hologram tech may soon replace video calls

The coronavirus pandemic and travel bans have accelerated interest in holographic communication.

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TECH Solutions - Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape

The Chinese e-commerce firm has fired the woman, who went public with accusations in August.

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TECH Solutions - Storm Arwen: Why power cuts left people unable to phone for help

People with new digital phone lines were unable to call for help during the Storm Arwen power cuts.

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TECH Solutions - Instagram influencer received 'hundreds' of obscene photos

Podcaster Jess Davies is among those who want to see cyber-flashing criminalised.

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TECH Solutions - The technology helping keep women safe on the streets

There are plenty of apps which can make women feel safer on a night out.

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TECH Solutions - Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division.

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TECH Solutions - Four-wheeled robot walks upright and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.

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TECH Solutions - Meta releases social VR space Horizon Worlds

After more than a year in private test mode, Meta's first foray into connected digital worlds goes live.

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TECH Solutions - Microsoft Teams bug blocked Android emergency call

A user whose grandmother was having a suspected stroke was unable to make a call to 911.

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TECH Solutions - Google issues warning to location-sharing apps

Apps could be dropped from Play store if developers are not clear about how personal data is shared.

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TECH Solutions - Game Awards 2021: It Takes Two wins game of the year

The ceremony also gave glimpses of the new Matrix and Sonic the Hedgehog films.

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TECH Solutions - Football fans spending millions on club crypto-tokens

Supporters have spent at least £260m on controversial fan tokens from major clubs, data suggests.

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TECH Solutions - The country that is Europe's hub for cargo bikes

In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes.

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TECH Solutions - Instagram boss calls for more teen protection

The social media giant's chief urged US lawmakers to create a new governing body.

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TECH Solutions - Maker of suicide pod plans to launch in Switzerland

Those offering end-of-life services and legal experts are not convinced.

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TECH Solutions - Canadian man charged over ransomware attacks

The 31-year-old is accused of co-ordinating cyber-attacks on businesses and individuals.

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TECH Solutions - Amazon fined $1.2bn by Italian regulators

It marks the second fine against the company by the country in a matter of weeks.

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TECH Solutions - Shelby Lynch: TikTok influencer on dispelling disability myths

Shelby Lynch, who has spinal muscular atrophy, answers questions and tackles trolls online.

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TECH Solutions - 'Euros' is most googled term of 2021 in UK

The three most searched for terms on Google UK this year were football-related.

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TECH Solutions - 5G in Coverdale: Ancient valley set for telecoms upgrade

A 5G switch-on is set to revolutionise life for those who work in Yorkshire's remote Coverdale.

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TECH Solutions - Bitcoin 'founder' wins right to keep billions of dollars

A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars.

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TECH Solutions - CEO Secrets: 'Call centre work trained me to be a CEO'

Steven Bartlett, the 29-year-old co-founder of Social Chain, shares his business advice.

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TECH Solutions - Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals

Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect over a million computers.

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TECH Solutions - TikTok jumps on online shopping bandwagon

Social media app TikTok is producing its first live shopping and entertainment event in the UK.

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TECH Solutions - Chinese social media giant Weibo's shares fall in Hong Kong debut

Last week, Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi said it will move its listing to Hong Kong from the US.

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TECH Solutions - Hacker named Bowser must pay Nintendo in piracy case

Gary Bowser admitted to making hacking tools that allowed people to play pirated games.

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TECH Solutions - Ubisoft NFTs, called 'Digits', launch for in-game items

Game maker Ubisoft is launching its in-game NFT system this week.

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TECH Solutions - Instagram announces changes ahead of political grilling

Platform boss unveils new safety features a day before being quizzed by the US Senate.

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TECH Solutions - US watchdog probes Tesla over solar-panel safety

Fire risks were not properly disclosed by the company, a whistleblower alleges.

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TECH Solutions - Vishal Garg: US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.

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TECH Solutions - Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech

The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.

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TECH Solutions - Virgin Media O2 'completes' gigabit upgrade after two years

Virgin Media O2 says it has completed a two-year upgrade of its entire network to gigabit speeds.

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TECH Solutions - Wall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal

At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment.

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TECH Solutions - Byju's and the other side of an edtech giant's dizzying rise

Indian firm Byju's faces allegations of pursuing hyper growth using high pressure sales tactics.

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TECH Solutions - Lara Croft: 25 years of Tomb Raider and a British gaming icon

The team behind Lara Croft talk to Newsbeat about her history and where she goes next.

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TECH Solutions - Africa's patchy transport network gets a tech boost

The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs to be done.

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TECH Solutions - Uber prices could rise 20% after UK ruling

In a move that will affect the whole taxi industry, a judge has ruled Uber must make contracts with its customers.

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TECH Solutions - Spar cyber attack hits more than 300 convenience stores

The attack targeted a company in Lancashire which operates Spar's tills and IT systems.

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TECH Solutions - Using virtual reality to treat pain and anxiety

Government research suggests immersive technologies have the potential to "transform" therapy and healthcare.

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TECH Solutions - Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy

Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers.

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TECH Solutions - BitMart: Crypto-exchange loses $150m to hackers

BitMart is the latest in a string of crypto-exchange websites to fall prey to a cyber-attack,

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TECH Solutions - Online Safety Bill : What to expect

Politicians are due to give their recommendations for the landmark piece of legislation.

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TECH Solutions - Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year.

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TECH Solutions - The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents.

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TECH Solutions - Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms.

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TECH Solutions - Virtual yacht sells for $650,000 and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.

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TECH Solutions - Uber to pay $9m in sex-assault report settlement

The ride-hailing firm has resolved a long-standing row with California officials over its records.

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TECH Solutions - US challenges Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm

Regulators in the UK and Europe are also investigating the proposed purchase of the chip designer.

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TECH Solutions - US creditors can now DM debtors on social media

The new rule lets debt collectors text and direct message millions of Americans who default on loans.

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TECH Solutions - China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong

The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China.

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TECH Solutions - Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut

Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation.

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TECH Solutions - How to spot the software that could be spying on you

Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases.

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TECH Solutions - Government fined £500,000 for New Year honours data breach

The addresses of more than 1,000 people, including Sir Elton John and Gabby Logan, were shared online.

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TECH Solutions - Virgin Media outage hits UK TV viewers

The company said it was aware of an issue affecting TV services and is working to fix it.

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TECH Solutions - Jack Dorsey’s Square changes its name to Block

Days after Jack Dorsey resigned as chief executive of Twitter, his other company is changing its name.

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TECH Solutions - Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert

It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search.

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TECH Solutions - Cryptocurrency executives to be questioned in Congress

Washington is joining other governments in scrutinising the rapidly expanding sector more closely.

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TECH Solutions - Match settles legal fight with Tinder founders for $441m

Dating app Tinder's founders claimed in court that Match had undervalued the firm by $10bn in 2017.

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TECH Solutions - Scientists claim big advance in using DNA to store data

Scientists say they have made a major step forward in storing information in molecules of DNA.

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TECH Solutions - Microsoft Edge buy now pay later scheme met with criticism

Its Edge browser has added a credit scheme - which users have labelled as "exploitative".

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TECH Solutions - Twitch unleashes AI tool to spot banned users

Twitch's suspicious-user detection system uses machine learning to spot those trying to evade bans.

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TECH Solutions - UK's fastest broadband found in Swansea street

Residents can, according to website Uswitch.com, download a two-hour film in 47 seconds.

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TECH Solutions - Why Mars-bound astronauts may go to Iceland first

With a similar landscape to other worlds, it could aid research into extra-terrestrial missions.

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TECH Solutions - Duolingo boss: 'Develop your social skills'

Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice.

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