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". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jIOU3A via IFTTT
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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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/z3OmkZT via IFTTT
Clinton lawyer cleared of lying to FBI over Trump
Michael Sussman stood charged with lying to the FBI and concealing ties to Hillary Clinton's campaign.
BTS: 'K-Wave' arrives at White House with anti-Asian hate summit
K-pop stars BTS are taking a break from music to help the White House take on anti-Asian crimes. http://dlvr.it/SRP1jY
BTS: 'K-Wave' arrives at White House with anti-Asian hate summit
K-pop stars BTS are taking a break from music to help the White House take on anti-Asian crimes.
Rain storm claims 100 lives in north-east Brazil
Landslides and torrents of mud triggered by rain demolish poor neighbourhoods and shanty towns.
French officials told to abandon gaming Anglicisms
Use “jeu video de competition” instead of "e-sports", language watchdog the Académie Française says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/c7LeINS via IFTTT
China sends 30 warplanes into Taiwan air defence zone
The incursions come days after US President Joe Biden issued a strong warning to China over Taiwan.
What is Google's new skin tone scale?
Google has introduced a new skin tone scale - what is it and why does it matter? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AcHVKMJ via IFTTT
Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff: French BFMTV journalist killed in Ukraine
Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff was covering an evacuation operation near Severodonetsk when he was killed. http://dlvr.it/SRKRR2
'TikTok King', 77, challenges ex-rebel for Colombia's top job
Rodolfo Hernández, a populist and savvy social media user, faces an ex-rebel in Colombia's run-off. http://dlvr.it/SRKR3w
Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff: French BFMTV journalist killed in Ukraine
Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff was covering an evacuation operation near Severodonetsk when he was killed.
'TikTok King', 77, challenges ex-rebel for Colombia's top job
Rodolfo Hernández, a populist and savvy social media user, faces an ex-rebel in Colombia's run-off.
Ukraine war student-turned-soldier: 'Friends die in your arms'
After trading university for combat in Kyiv, the young soldier is in the thick of fighting in Donbas.
Cinemas now accepting Yoti digital ID
Young cinemagoers can now prove their age using the Yoti app instead of taking ID documents with them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bFMWirJ via IFTTT
Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky
In a lengthy call with Russia's leader, France and Germany urge "serious" talks as fighting rages.
Liverpool v Real Madrid: Riot police clash with football fans in Madrid
Baton-wielding riot police ran into crowds after glass bottles were thrown at them in the Spanish capital.
Champions League Final: I have asthma and was tear gassed twice - Liverpool fan
French police fired tear gas at Liverpool supporters as they queued to enter the stadium in Paris.
Franky Zapata: French jetpack inventor injured in lake crash
Franky Zapata was injured after his jetpack, called a flyboard, crashed into a lake in Biscarrosse.
Ukraine: Two sisters fled their home, but carried on their martial arts training
Two sisters, who are world champions in mixed martial arts, want to compete for Ukraine.
Twitter fined $150m in US for selling users' data
Federal investigators say the social media company broke rules on giving personal data to advertisers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vBhXz6U via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cq0AM3V via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I6vWczT via IFTTT
Google probed by competition watchdog over ad dominance
The Competition and Markets Authority launches an investigation into Google's advertising practices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7NA0hLO via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Sjnzvpe via IFTTT
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 from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vgOwdh2 via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wJodshe via IFTTT
Robot developed that’s smaller than a flea
Researchers at Northwestern University in the United States have created robots less than 1mm big. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RIv4kcu via IFTTT
Dyson working on home robots
The company is setting up a major robotics research centre in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/p2qz0i5 via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KTsJVDi via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ouQ1txb via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YCjFyx4 via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AKLDqEd via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/j9hI0bE via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aqoGgZL via IFTTT
The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations. from BBC News - Technology
WhatsApp to launch customer-business chat feature
Cloud-based software will offer more personalised business using the popular messaging app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/r1kQCns via IFTTT
WhatsApp to launch customer-business chat feature
Cloud-based software will offer more personalised business using the popular messaging app. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology
Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight
The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4kNmejA via IFTTT
Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight
The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices. from BBC News - Technology
Subsea internet cables could help detect earthquakes
Optical-fibre cables could spot tsunamis or the effect of climate change on currents, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sQtu29Z via IFTTT
Subsea internet cables could help detect earthquakes
Optical-fibre cables could spot tsunamis or the effect of climate change on currents, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology
Buffalo shooting: NY probes 'bone-chilling' social media role
Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders. from BBC News - Technology
Buffalo shooting: NY probes 'bone-chilling' social media role
Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Kn8wcyj via IFTTT
How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs
A growing number of young people are getting into crypto trading - despite the risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yIT018Y via IFTTT
How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs
A growing number of young people are getting into crypto trading - despite the risks. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wa8th2f via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology
New app to help spot online spies
MI5 backs a new app to help people spot online approaches by foreign spies in disguise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PZe84Ry via IFTTT
New app to help spot online spies
MI5 backs a new app to help people spot online approaches by foreign spies in disguise. from BBC News - Technology
US warns over risk of hiring North Korea IT workers
The remote workers allegedly aim to help fund Pyongyang's advanced weapons programmes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/julfw8r via IFTTT
US warns over risk of hiring North Korea IT workers
The remote workers allegedly aim to help fund Pyongyang's advanced weapons programmes. from BBC News - Technology
Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on?
One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wcWupl5 via IFTTT
Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on?
One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OUtQTwG via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
'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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Iw1CLUz via IFTTT
'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. from BBC News - Technology
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? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zWBI9dX via IFTTT
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? from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lC4imYV via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EuLRgrn via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling
The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral. from BBC News - Technology
Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls
Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity. from BBC News - Technology
Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling
The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iRPJEkz via IFTTT
Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls
Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HAny2z5 via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/C07W9gL via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US
A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZVP4UbQ via IFTTT
Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US
A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further. from BBC News - Technology
Google unveils new Pixel Watch
The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech. from BBC News - Technology
Google unveils new Pixel Watch
The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OphwnHx via IFTTT
Fifa: EA Sports to break away from football body
Electronic Arts will instead produce new football games under the banner EA Sports FC. from BBC News - Technology
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'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1ajpZ0P via IFTTT
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'. from BBC News - Technology
Apple discontinues the iPod touch
The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last". from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zRN4krJ via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
Why India's poorest children are falling further behind
Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pj62iS via IFTTT
Wordle: Controversial answer was unintentional - NYT
The New York Times says the choice of the solution "fetus" amid US abortion debate was a coincidence.
Why India's poorest children are falling further behind
Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tQLbg5R via IFTTT
Ecuador prison riot: More than 40 inmates killed
Ecuador is battling a wave of deadly gang violence and has seen its worst prison riots in history.
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. from BBC News - Technology
Lake Mead: Shrinking reservoir reveals more human remains
More human remains are found in Lake Mead, a week after a suspected murder victim was discovered.
Ukraine war: 'When the shelling stops, the traitors will be punished'
A clash of loyalties is dividing opinion among the residents of Bakhmut in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
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. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1P9fKSV via IFTTT
Influencers and followers need more protection, say MPs
MPs say the growth of online culture has outpaced employment and advertising regulations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tTeopJs via IFTTT
Influencers and followers need more protection, say MPs
MPs call for more protection for social media influencers and their young followers. from BBC News - Technology
Ukraine war: First ladies meet as US announces new sanctions
The US first lady met her Ukrainian counterpart as Washington sanctions 2,600 individuals.
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CUr2e3K via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre
Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan.
Ukraine war: Dozens feared dead after bomb hits school
A Ukrainian official says 60 people may be dead after an air strike on a village school in Luhansk.
The return of California's butterflies
Efforts to protect these beautiful insects include driving electric tractors and hand-rearing them in a lab.
Brazil's Lula launches presidential campaign
The former Brazilian president says he wants to unite the country and defend its democracy.
UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich held at Russian space centre
Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich has been detained in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency says.
Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol
All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, say Ukraine and Russia.
Afghanistan: Women’s faces become latest Taliban restriction after face veil rule
“They are always after women” rather than tackling Afghanistan’s many problems, one activist told the BBC.
Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes
Prices have risen almost fourfold this year, mainly triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
BBC announces first ever Gaming Prom
The event will be taking place on 1 August 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. from BBC News - Technology
Italy orders seizure of yacht linked to Putin
The Scheherazade has been undergoing repairs and is being seized under EU sanctions.
Saratoga Hotel: Eight dead after huge explosion in Havana
Local officials blamed a gas leak for the explosion at the five-star Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba.
Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?
The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin.
Africa's week in pictures: 29 April-5 May 2022
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US
Gucci joins a growing number of major companies that have started to accept digital currencies.
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. from BBC News - Technology
Elad attack: Three dead in central Israeli city
Police say the incident is a suspected terror attack, which follows a surge in violence.
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.
Why 9 May Victory Day is so important for Russia
Vladimir Putin has made it an annual event, but amid war in Ukraine 9 May has taken on new significance.
Donbas fighting: Risking capture to evacuate the vulnerable from the front line
Civilian volunteers are going to the front line, but some have been detained by Russian forces.
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. from BBC News - Technology
Ukraine war: Investigation finds hundreds of fake charity websites
A BBC investigation finds online scammers using real charity logos and Ukrainian volunteers' profiles. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology
Bill Gates on Elon Musk feud and Jeffrey Epstein meetings
The Microsoft tycoon talks to the BBC about divorce, conspiracy theories and Elon Musk. from BBC News - Technology
Ahmadreza Djalali: Sweden alarmed by Iran's reported plan to execute doctor
A semi-official news agency says dual national Ahmadreza Djalali will be put to death this month.
Ukraine war: Russia denies it plans to declare war on 9 May
The Kremlin has so far only referred to the war in Ukraine as a "special military operation".
Al-Shabab attack on African Union forces in Somalia: What we know
Islamist militants have carried out what may be their most deadly attacks on the African Union mission.
Dolly Parton, Eminem and Duran Duran join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The star had asked not to be included, but will be still inducted alongside Eminem and Duran Duran.
Toddlers & Tiaras and viral star Kailia Posey dies at 16
The Toddlers & Tiaras star was also known after her cheeky grin at the age of five became a meme.
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". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AjmFH9p via IFTTT
£5m Virtual Reality centre launches in Portsmouth
The university centre received more than £3m in government funding to help businesses create VR. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u9wPGD via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tlywb3f via IFTTT
Russia beats final deadline to avoid debt default
Russia has drawn on US dollar reserves in order to make payments to international investors. http://dlvr.it/SPj25q
Russia beats final deadline to avoid debt default
Russia has drawn on US dollar reserves in order to make payments to international investors.
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/J0H5b3W via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology
Trader made error in 'flash crash', Citigroup says
The benchmark Stockholm OMX 30 share index fell by 8% at one point on Monday morning.
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vEUdaIo via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HNFY3yR via IFTTT
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. from BBC News - Technology
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. from BBC News - Technology
Uefa announces further sanctions on Russian clubs and national teams amid Ukraine invasion
Russia is barred from competing in this summer's women's Euro 2022 while Russian clubs will also be banned from Uefa competitions next season. http://dlvr.it/SPdlKH
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. http://dlvr.it/SPdkzS
Uefa announces further sanctions on Russian clubs and national teams amid Ukraine invasion
Russia is barred from competing in this summer's women's Euro 2022 while Russian clubs will also be banned from Uefa competitions next season.
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.
Alabama hunt for missing prison inmate and guard
Charged with murder, officials warn the prisoner is considered "armed and extremely dangerous".