Latest headlines in ICT News
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Microsoft and Zoom join Hong Kong data 'pause' (BBC Technology 2020-07-07 11:49:53)
Firms join others in saying they are not currently complying with government requests for user data.
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TikTok to exit Hong Kong ‘within days’ (BBC Technology 2020-07-07 05:49:23)
The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city.
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TikTok to exit Hong Kong 'within days' (BBC Technology 2020-07-07 05:49:23)
The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city.
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How to have a big night out by staying in (BBC Technology 2020-07-07 05:12:52)
Kate Russell has tips on where to watch Broadway musicals, opera and top comedy performances online.
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'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 23:06:29)
Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers.
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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 23:02:10)
There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 23:01:58)
His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic.
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US to withdraw visas for foreign students if classes moved fully online (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 22:59:33)
Some foreign students may need to move to a university with in-person classes to stay in the US.
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Hong Kong: Facebook, Google and Twitter among firms 'pausing' police help (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 20:36:56)
Twitter and Telegram also put a halt to processing data requests, but Apple has not commented.
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Hong Kong: Facebook and WhatsApp 'pause' police help (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 17:51:13)
Hong Kong police requests for user information are halted as Facebook assesses human rights issues.
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Nintendo condemns alleged abuse in Smash Bros community (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 14:36:01)
The Super Smash Bros maker condemns 'absolutely impermissible' behaviour in its competitive scene.
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Huawei: UK government weighs up ban of Chinese firm's telecoms kit (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 13:55:40)
The National Cyber Security Centre has presented its report into the Chinese firm to government.
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Drone and light aircraft in 'near miss' outside Perth (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 13:30:48)
The drone put those on board the aircraft in danger as it flew in restricted airspace near Perth, police say.
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Huawei: UK government weighs up ban of Chinese firm's products (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 11:54:05)
The National Cyber Security Centre has presented its report into the Chinese firm to government.
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Last of Us 2 developer condemns death threats and harassment (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 11:40:07)
People who work for game developer Naughty Dog have revealed abusive messages they've received.
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Reddit and LinkedIn to stop copying iPhone clipboards (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 11:18:47)
Both apps were found to be regularly looking at the clipboards.
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Huawei: UK government weighs up UK ban of Chinese firm's products (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 10:15:26)
The National Cyber Security Centre has presented its report into the Chinese firm to government.
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Robotic scientists will 'speed up discovery' (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 06:36:03)
Robotic scientists could speed up scientific discovery, while human scientists work from home, developers say.
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Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 03:54:51)
The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu.
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Black Lives Matter: Can viral videos stop police brutality? (BBC Technology 2020-07-06 00:05:57)
Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse?