TECH Solutions - Texas: Supreme Court blocks state's 'de-platforming' law

The Republican-led state had banned social media companies from censoring users based on their "views".

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TECH Solutions - Ofcom: Tech firms must do more to protect women online

A study of the UK's online media habits finds women are more likely to be affected by online abuse.

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TECH Solutions - French officials told to abandon gaming Anglicisms

Use “jeu video de competition” instead of "e-sports", language watchdog the Académie Française says.

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Twitter investors sue Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid

The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire's "wrongful conduct" has caused Twitter shares to plunge.

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TECH Solutions - Jessica Ennis-Hill: Why I now train around my period

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill launches an app giving women exercises according to their menstrual cycle.

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Newport Wafer Fab: Chinese buyout of UK's biggest chip plant to be reviewed

The UK government says it will make a national security assessment of the sale of Newport Wafer Fab.

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Dyson working on home robots

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

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Could hydrogen ease Germany's reliance on Russian gas?

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

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos

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

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TECH Solutions - WhatsApp to launch customer-business chat feature

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

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Cyber security: Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers

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

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs

A growing number of young people are getting into crypto trading - despite the risks.

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - New app to help spot online spies

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

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TECH Solutions - US warns over risk of hiring North Korea IT workers

The remote workers allegedly aim to help fund Pyongyang's advanced weapons programmes.

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TECH Solutions - Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on?

One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries.

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TECH Solutions - Twitter boss responds to Musk doubts on fake accounts

Chief executive Parag Agrawal says the firm is confident that less than 5% of users are spam accounts.

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TECH Solutions - Europeans' data shared 376 times daily in advertising sales, report says

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

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - '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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling

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

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Apple discontinues the iPod touch

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

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Twitter: X marks the spot for Elon Musk's growth plans

A document shown to prospective investors may shed light on the Tesla boss plans for Twitter.

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - BBC announces first ever Gaming Prom

The event will be taking place on 1 August 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Facebook accused of deliberately disrupting Australia emergency services

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

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US

Gucci joins a growing number of major companies that have started to accept digital currencies.

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TECH Solutions - UK government sets out plans to rein in Big Tech

A regulator will have powers to fine firms such as Google and Meta if they fail to follow new rules.

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TECH Solutions - Screen-sharing scams on the rise, watchdog warns

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

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TECH Solutions - Elon Musk lines up $7bn backing for Twitter deal

The billionaire has tapped the likes of Oracle's Larry Ellison and Sequoia to finance the takeover.

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Musk says Twitter may see 'slight cost' for businesses and governments

The multi-billionaire Tesla boss also said the platform "will always be free for casual users".

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TECH Solutions - £5m Virtual Reality centre launches in Portsmouth

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

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TECH Solutions - Amazon ends Android shopping app digital downloads

The move is in response to Google's app store policies, under which it takes 30% commission on all sales.

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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - 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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TECH Solutions - Snapchat's flying selfie drone

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

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