Showing posts with label BBC News - Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBC News - Technology. Show all posts

Friday, November 13, 2020

How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?

Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans.

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

School laptops: Unions warn of devices shortage

Teaching unions say despite a push for more devices, many students still don't have access at home.

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Monday, November 9, 2020

Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves

The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime.

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Sunday, November 8, 2020

How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase.

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Friday, November 6, 2020

PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles.

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships

Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Vendée Globe: Tech to spot sailor’s mood in tough race

The Vendée Globe solo race will see competitors face extreme conditions with little sleep.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Twitter bans David Icke over Covid misinformation

Mr Icke's account was permanently suspended for breaking Twitter's rules on Covid misinformation.

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TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog

Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok.

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Projector reviews: A 4K portable and a pocket-sized device

BBC Click's Lara Lewington compares some of the latest home projectors on the market.

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise

Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry.

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Sunday, November 1, 2020

TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'

App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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Monday, October 26, 2020

Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.

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Saturday, October 24, 2020

Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Amazon parcel scam targets woman eight months after her death

David Henderson found an Amazon account had been opened using his late wife's name and address.

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Monday, October 19, 2020

Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money.

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Saturday, October 17, 2020

How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse

Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control.

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Monday, October 12, 2020

Ada Lovelace Day: '2020 has been a hard slog'

Women working in the technology sector describe their experiences of living through the pandemic.

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May or later: Rocket Lab may launch a small probe to Venus

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