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The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo via IFTTT

Football clubs, players and sporting bodies begin a four-day boycott of social media platforms to tackle abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t5ynav via IFTTT

Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vwd7Mv via IFTTT

Using malicious software gangs encrypt an organisation's data and then demand money to restore it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xEDTnZ via IFTTT

When members of the public attempted to sign in, they were directed to an anti-vaccination website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S7I9Me via IFTTT

The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gPLRo5 via IFTTT

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t97KkK via IFTTT

The programme examines the impact of Apple's new operating system on the ad industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eB5uNS via IFTTT

How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xAC6jF via IFTTT

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QLrBcy via IFTTT

A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9dr59 via IFTTT

The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eI10VV via IFTTT

A global shortage of computer chips is threatening to eat into the technology giant's profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S3gsnN via IFTTT

What3Words is used by 100 emergency services but one security researcher has found potential issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R79OfR via IFTTT

The NHS App cannot "imminently" be used as a Covid passport, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vuaFWK via IFTTT

The tech giant claims the former President used his influence to award Microsoft a defence contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vucnr8 via IFTTT

Tech rivals both enjoy bumper profits but Apple's latest move could dent Facebook's future sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Yshhu via IFTTT

The South Korean business saw its income dented by disappointing results for its chips business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u6jCFq via IFTTT

The platform profiled teenagers based on interests in alcohol, smoking, gambling and weight loss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YoKjg via IFTTT

Campaigners threaten to sue the government if it does not explain its policies on using messaging platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vEqXN9 via IFTTT

English cricket will join football's social media boycott to tackle abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nseOI9 via IFTTT

The Supreme Court will rule on whether the case can go ahead on behalf of millions of iPhone users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dVGRMX via IFTTT

Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dV1j0g via IFTTT

The government previously said it hoped to legalise hands-free driving by spring 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sVlHTj via IFTTT

People without internet access were most likely to be aged over 65 or live in low income households. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32WfDQ6 via IFTTT

Beauty influencer CC Clarke on dealing with "mum-shaming" from trolls on her social media accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pr01Rh via IFTTT

The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32P73lR via IFTTT

Some governments are looking at coronavirus status systems but it is not without controversy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vmtqeH via IFTTT

The electric car maker reports record deliveries for the quarter despite production hurdles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu via IFTTT

New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezQ5xj via IFTTT

In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xuBKv4 via IFTTT

A Which? investigation indicates fraudulent content was left online even after it had been reported. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gBeoxH via IFTTT

The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aG5sTY via IFTTT

The web designer said he did not think it was possible, but Google regained control of it very quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nmVtId via IFTTT

The Oscar-winning film's VFX supervisor explains how the team created sequences inverted in time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vkNL4k via IFTTT

The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gDy8Rf via IFTTT

The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xpVzDG via IFTTT

Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gD7nMN via IFTTT

Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xx5Vll via IFTTT

A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32KniAM via IFTTT

Justin King has made a "substantial" investment in the owner of the Snappy Shopper app, the firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3epTUVU via IFTTT

The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aBFuAZ via IFTTT

There is growing evidence notifications and too much screen time can reduce attention and productivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tTmtlg via IFTTT

Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tPtIdD via IFTTT

Premier League, EFL and WSL clubs join in a four-day boycott of social media platforms in an effort to combat abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QW4Fag via IFTTT

Starring George Clooney, Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo the film is nominated for an Oscar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PhULzo via IFTTT

Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xnTd87 via IFTTT

A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sOjl8K via IFTTT

A rapidly spreading text-message scam is infecting Android phones across the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ax4yce via IFTTT

Critics say government messaging desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tQTq1K via IFTTT

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eFOc2v via IFTTT

A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ImigB via IFTTT

GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile score highest on the Which? annual customer survey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3embAlq via IFTTT

A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nblXwl via IFTTT

The much-anticipated third season is released, resetting the title to a 1980s-based storyline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v6X2ws via IFTTT

Unreleased Apple product blueprints claimed to be among hackers' haul. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xb3Jjb via IFTTT

Messaging-app Signal's boss alleges a wave of embarrassing errors in a rival company's software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dF1hK0 via IFTTT

"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xg6hwo via IFTTT

But their opinions are not shared with those more cynical about the cryptocurrency's impact. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3voDtAf via IFTTT

Britain's biggest carmaker to suspend output at two factories because of global semiconductor shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3emiEyr via IFTTT

MPC's animation director and VFX supervisor explain how they made the film's effects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QKh4Oz via IFTTT

Launching the account, MI5's boss says: "You can insert your own joke about whether we will be following you." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dG0ubH via IFTTT

The EU General Court ruled that the differences between the firms' logos "are significant". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QjBnm0 via IFTTT

Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7GuSt via IFTTT

The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nab3qC via IFTTT

Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7SqUh via IFTTT

The salon will use augmented reality to show styles and colours on clients before they have their hair done. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v9qy4R via IFTTT

TikTok says it is fighting to stop a unique trend exposing users to explicit and shocking material from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tyx197 via IFTTT

An outright ban on some AI systems, such as "social scoring" by governments, is proposed for the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9xHmv via IFTTT

The update comes after a number of footballers complained of abuse on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sDPYFW via IFTTT

The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atCUNd via IFTTT

Any motorway without a hard shoulder will need to have radar technology to detect stopped vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q979SV via IFTTT

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32zPTbO via IFTTT

The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v6TMl0 via IFTTT

Robin Brant talks through five companies showcasing electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DYZEp via IFTTT

Apple unveiled its version of a tile tracker to locate lost items, designed with privacy in mind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sZHVc via IFTTT

Its strategy appears to be to "normalise" the incident and and hope media coverage will die down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apdUqD via IFTTT

The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sf4NK via IFTTT

The popular tourist destination features in a new game aimed at teaching young people about its heritage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dyNJ2M via IFTTT

Live events mean unexpected things can happen - especially when technology is thrown into the mix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apFpAi via IFTTT

The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QgByyC via IFTTT

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v1EUnQ via IFTTT

The masts will improve coverage and internet speeds in the English countryside, the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x2d10G via IFTTT

The pandemic has forced firms to unveil new products via virtual events, rather than live on stage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v16Ecc via IFTTT

“Tokenisation” could change how many people can own a property and speed up transactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sw34Fl via IFTTT

Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3egxNkD via IFTTT

The controversial social media app is returning after it was pulled following riots at the US Capitol. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZ3Nhh via IFTTT

The government is to examine Nvidia's planned purchase of the UK firm on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ehn3SX via IFTTT

A 2010 report claims the Chinese company once had "unlimited access" to phone calls made in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dxeVi0 via IFTTT

The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Fe1Kt via IFTTT

One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RM9gwl via IFTTT

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32usUig via IFTTT

The US space agency is ready to attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x3ngBX via IFTTT

Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZpCx8 via IFTTT

The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3swK5KR via IFTTT

Google's Stadia, Nvidia's GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming and PlayStation Now are put to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDTdaD via IFTTT

Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3spG8aV via IFTTT

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the Tread+ treadmill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qbyioa via IFTTT

Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU via IFTTT

Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v0FeTP via IFTTT

Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QzOYW4 via IFTTT

Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dpBi9d via IFTTT

Millions of the platform's users could receive compensation if it is successful. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32k7W5P via IFTTT

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uVP89j via IFTTT

The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q8a3XV via IFTTT

TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tqBquC via IFTTT

Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uYUYH3 via IFTTT

Canadian MP William Amos apologises, saying he was changing after going for a jog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32je3rc via IFTTT

Google says evidence of melting glaciers and deforestation will raise awareness of climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32eFKkM via IFTTT

Satellite images collected over 37 years are combined to show how Earth in a new way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x0eGDQ via IFTTT

A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e9huWZ via IFTTT

The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfsWmm via IFTTT

Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QnwOH5 via IFTTT

The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gaw3fg via IFTTT

Some users said they were recommended "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" in the search feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32cD1Z4 via IFTTT

Coinbase, which runs a leading trading platform for Bitcoin, hit nearly $100bn in its stock market listing, before slipping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a7RvO7 via IFTTT

The Irish Data Protection Commission is to launch an investigation into whether it broke GDPR rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uRryuo via IFTTT

The rules are proposals and could take several years to become law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wXYyTp via IFTTT

The deal will make the telecoms firm a "powerful" rival to BT, according to analysts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RAw16n via IFTTT