TECH Solutions - Jackie Weaver and the new era for council meetings

Councils are debating whether to spend thousands of pounds to continue live steaming their meetings.

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TECH Solutions - Ukraine crisis: Google Maps live traffic data turned off in country

The live service has been shut down temporarily to protect users, but navigation features still work.

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TECH Solutions - Ukraine crisis: Russian news agency deletes victory editorial

Piece which prematurely claimed "Ukraine has returned to Russia" is still visible to internet users.

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TECH Solutions - Toyota to close Japanese factories after suspected cyber-attack

A suspected attack on a supplier means 14 plants in Japan will close on Tuesday.

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TECH Solutions - Ukraine invasion: How the war is being waged online

From cyber-attacks to internet disruption and the response of big tech, how is the digital war going?

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TECH Solutions - Millions in Bitcoin pouring into Ukraine from donors

Thousand of anonymous donations are being made to the Ukrainian military in Bitcoin.

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TECH Solutions - Valve releases Steam Deck handheld PC to select few

Unexpected high demand means supplies of many pre-orders of the gaming console have been delayed.

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TECH Solutions - Ukraine invasion: Russia restricts access to Facebook

The platform was limited after it refused to stop fact-checking content from some Russian media outlets.

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TECH Solutions - Russian vigilante hacker: 'I want to help beat Ukraine from my computer'

A group of "patriotic" Russian hackers say they revel in causing chaos with cyber-attacks on Ukraine.

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TECH Solutions - Bitcoin less green since China ban, research suggests

Mining new bitcoins now uses less renewable energy and creates more pollution.

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TECH Solutions - Filter out 'unverified' accounts, tech giants told

Social networks should let people hide anonymous accounts, the government has proposed.

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TECH Solutions - NHS Scotland's Covid Status app criticised over privacy failings

The UK's data watchdog reprimands the Scottish government and NHS National Services Scotland.

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TECH Solutions - Virgin Hyperloop to focus on cargo, not people

The futuristic transport firm is changing direction and laying off staff, blaming the pandemic.

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TECH Solutions - Cyber-attacks bring down many Ukraine websites

Multiple government and company websites go down in the largest cyber-attack since the crisis began.

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TECH Solutions - Zuckerberg reveals AI projects to power Metaverse

Ambitious projects to build virtual worlds and translate languages in real time are unveiled.

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TECH Solutions - Ubisoft moves esports event from UAE after fans protest

The United Arab Emirates' record on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues sparked fan anger.

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TECH Solutions - Study: UK firms most likely to pay ransomware hackers

And three-quarters of British firms have been victim of ransomware attacks says report.

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TECH Solutions - Metaverse app allows kids into virtual strip clubs

A BBC investigation witnesses grooming, sexual material and a rape threat in a virtual reality world.

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TECH Solutions - Ukraine: EU deploys cyber rapid-response team

Cyber-security experts from six countries are deployed, after Ukraine calls for help in defence against Russia.

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TECH Solutions - Fast grocery-delivery apps face backlash from cities

City authorities are increasingly questioning the use of so-called "dark stores".

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TECH Solutions - Online subscription scams costing UK victims millions

Many of the scams lure victims in with fake adverts on Facebook, seemingly backed by celebrities.

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TECH Solutions - Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption

The Pacific island nation was cut off from the world for weeks after an undersea volcano erupted.

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TECH Solutions - OnlyFans accused of conspiring to blacklist rivals

​​OnlyFans is accused of conspiring with an unidentified social media company to disable accounts of adult performers working for rivals.

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TECH Solutions - Truth Social: Banned from Twitter, Trump returns with a new platform

The former president's platform, Truth Social, goes live on the US Apple App Store.

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TECH Solutions - Tesla investigated over 'phantom braking' problem

The US government is investigating reports of Tesla cars braking unexpectedly on motorways.

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TECH Solutions - SmartWater: The forensic spray helping keep women safe

Police forces in England are trialling SmartWater as one of their domestic violence tools.

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TECH Solutions - Wordle: New York Times changes upset fans

Players also ask whether the word game has got more difficult, but the paper denies it has changed.

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TECH Solutions - Bionic eyes: Obsolete tech leaves patients in the dark

The retinal-implant manufacturer has shifted its focus, leaving users with little or no support.

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TECH Solutions - Virgin Media and O2 users face big bill increases

Soaring inflation means many customers face price rises way beyond what they could have imagined.

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TECH Solutions - Apple boss Tim Cook faces backlash to £73m pay package

A shareholder group says it has "significant concerns" over the size of Tim Cook's pay package.

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TECH Solutions - Google moves to make Android apps more private

No details are available but it says it will not be using the same approach as Apple.

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TECH Solutions - Nintendo receives backlash from fans over ending eShop purchases

Consumers will no longer be able to buy hundreds of Nintendo's older games from March 2023.

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TECH Solutions - Amazon workers in Alabama vote again on joining union

The first election was found to be invalid due to interference in the process from the tech giant.

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TECH Solutions - Twitter expands its crackdown on trolling and hate

Its auto-blocking feature will be expanded to many more users in English-speaking countries.

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TECH Solutions - Car industry calls for electric charge watchdog

Manufacturers call for a regulator to monitor electric car charging prices and charge point rollout.

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TECH Solutions - Telegram: Where women's nudes are shared without consent

A BBC investigation has found that women’s intimate photos are being shared in large groups on Telegram.

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TECH Solutions - Pod-based ice cream aims to overhaul frozen treats industry

The system uses recyclable aluminium cans which allow the product to be frozen rapidly on demand.

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TECH Solutions - Disney appoints executive to oversee metaverse strategy

Technology giants, including Meta and Microsoft, are pouring billions of dollars into the metaverse.

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TECH Solutions - Elon Musk's brain chip firm denies animal cruelty claims

A complaint accuses Neuralink's research partner of 'deadly brain experiments' on monkeys.

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TECH Solutions - Telegram: What's behind the social media app's growing popularity?

There's more to the social media app than you may think.

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TECH Solutions - Broadband firms urged to offer deals to low-income families

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom calls on all companies to support households with "social tariffs".

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TECH Solutions - Beijing tech crackdown: China's new data rules come into effect

Companies with more than one million users’ data must undergo a review before listing overseas.

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TECH Solutions - Roblox: The children's game with a sex problem

A BBC investigation has found virtual sex parties are taking place in a popular online children’s game.

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TECH Solutions - How nurseries are keeping track of their toddlers

Childcare centres have embraced apps to monitor kids but not all parents are convinced of the benefits.

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TECH Solutions - 74% of ransomware revenue goes to Russia-linked hackers

Crypto-currency researchers say more than $400m of cyber-crime funds go to Russian gangs.

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TECH Solutions - HMRC seizes NFT for first time in £1.4m fraud case

The tax authority says it is the first UK law enforcement body to seize a Non-Fungible Token.

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TECH Solutions - Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see

Several firms are working on artificial eye tech that incorporates wireless, embedded sensors.

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TECH Solutions - The engineers battling to stop global warming ruining roads

Climate change is putting roads under stress but research is finding ways to make them more durable.

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TECH Solutions - Crypto exchange Binance to take $200m stake in Forbes

The investment by a former antagonist is the latest twist for the 105-year-old media business.

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TECH Solutions - Apple moves to stop AirTag tracking misuse

The company will introduce a range of measures, after concerns AirTags were being used by stalkers.

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TECH Solutions - Tech bug keeps Mazda radios locked in to NPR

National Public Radio becomes essential listening for some drivers - because they are unable to retune.

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TECH Solutions - Tesla sued over alleged racial discrimination

The electric carmaker says a lawsuit by a California regulator, claiming harassment, is "misguided".

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TECH Solutions - Birmingham 2022: Esports to be included as pilot event at Commonwealth Games

Esports are to be included as a pilot event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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TECH Solutions - The hackers hunting for lost Bitcoin billions

It's estimated that 3.7 million Bitcoin have been lost - but hackers are helping owners get some of them back.

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TECH Solutions - Fusion race kicked into high gear by smart tech

A US company is speeding up the path to practical fusion energy using Google's vast computing power.

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TECH Solutions - Boris Johnson accused of not taking online fraud seriously

Boris Johnson says he hates fraud, as he faces calls to apologise for not including it in crime statistics.

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TECH Solutions - Samsung phones with parts made from fishing nets

As part of its Galaxy range unveiling, Samsung talks up its sustainability credentials.

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TECH Solutions - Arm boss: We can do it by ourselves

Arm's new chief executive speaks about its Nvidia-free future and reveals his favourite British tradition.

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TECH Solutions - Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen Bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016.

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TECH Solutions - Peloton boss John Foley to step down as firm axes 2,800 jobs

John Foley is being replaced as potential suitors circle amid a downturn for the exercise firm.

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TECH Solutions - Foreign Office target of 'serious cyber incident'

The BBC understands hackers accessed its systems but were detected.

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TECH Solutions - Meta told to overhaul policies over doxxing fears

The company's Oversight Board says the sharing of private residential address should never be allowed.

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TECH Solutions - TikTok acts on unhealthy eating videos

The app will remove videos which encourage short-term fasting and over-exercising.

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TECH Solutions - UK chip firm Arm sale by Softbank collapses amid competition fears

The sale of Cambridge-based Arm to Nvidia of the US has faced regulatory hurdles around the world.

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TECH Solutions - Porn sites will be legally required to verify users' age

Under new rules, users may be asked to prove they own a credit card or confirm their age via a third-party service.

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TECH Solutions - Amazon and Nike exploring Peloton takeover, reports say

The exercise equipment maker's shares have slumped in recent months as it faced a number of challenges.

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TECH Solutions - North Korea: Missile programme funded through stolen crypto, UN report says

Investigators say cyber-attackers stole over $50 million in digital assets between 2020 and mid-2021.

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TECH Solutions - Harmful messaging offences added to online safety bill

Sending genuinely harmful communications will become illegal if the bill becomes law.

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TECH Solutions - Meta moves to tackle creepy behaviour in virtual reality

Women describe their experiences but what can firms behind virtual-reality platforms do about it?

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TECH Solutions - Click News: A round-up of the week's tech news

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

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TECH Solutions - Facebook owner Meta sees biggest ever stock market loss

The company's chief executive Mark Zuckerberg saw his personal fortune fall by $31bn.

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TECH Solutions - Koo: India's Twitter alternative with global ambitions

India's Koo expects to surpass Twitter's 25 million-strong user base in the country.

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TECH Solutions - KP Snacks hack prompts supplies warning

KP Snacks, producer of McCoys, Hula Hoops an various varieties of nuts, is hit by a ransomware attack

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TECH Solutions - Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge.

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TECH Solutions - Havana Syndrome may be caused by ‘directed energy’

A new intelligence report provides another twist in the long-running mystery of US officials falling sick.

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TECH Solutions - Andrew Forrest: Australian billionaire launches criminal case against Facebook

In a world-first case in Australia, Andrew Forrest takes aim at scam ads that used his image.

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TECH Solutions - Spotify boss says too early to know Joe Rogan row impact

Shares in the streaming platform fell by more than 10% in after-hours trading.

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TECH Solutions - Facebook: Daily active users fall for first time in 18-year history

The technology giant's owner Meta said platforms like TikTok were hurting its growth.

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TECH Solutions - DeepMind AI rivals average human competitive coder

After simulating 10 contests, with more than 5,000 participants, AlphaCode has ranks in the top 54%.

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TECH Solutions - Tesla recalls cars that may roll past stop signs

The firm will disable a feature in its self-driving software that lets them slow down but not stop.

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TECH Solutions - Mental health helpline ends AI data-sharing relationship

Crisis Text Line shared anonymised data with an AI firm but ends the relationship after backlash.

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TECH Solutions - Supermarket cameras to guess age of alcohol buyers

Major chains begin testing automated age-verification, to avoid the wait for staff at self-checkouts.

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TECH Solutions - Can tech help make us better football players?

Omar Mehtab tries the wearable tech used by professionals which is now offered as consumer versions.

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TECH Solutions - Joe Rogan: White House praises Spotify's new Covid disclaimers

The administration says it believes tech giants should do more to fight misinformation.

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TECH Solutions - India says it will launch digital rupee as soon as this year

It is the latest major economy to announce its own virtual currency, as China trials the digital yuan.

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TECH Solutions - What next for Wordle and its fans?

Fans have been left guessing what will come next, as the viral puzzle is sold to the New York Times.

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TECH Solutions - Facebook-funded cryptocurrency Diem winds down

Assets of the cryptocurrency project, launched two-and-a-half years ago as Libra, are sold.

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TECH Solutions - FBI urges temporary phones for Olympic athletes

The new advice comes ahead of the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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