BBC Technology - Source Information
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Number of headlines in database: 54
Last update: 2022-05-20 00:21:01
Number of headlines in database: 54
Last update: 2022-05-20 00:21:01
BBC Technology Headlines
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Subsea internet cables could help detect earthquakes (2022-05-19 19:11:45)
Optical-fibre cables could spot tsunamis or the effect of climate change on currents, researchers say. -
Buffalo shooting: NY probes 'bone-chilling' social media role (2022-05-18 21:18:49)
Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders. -
President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica is at war with Conti hackers (2022-05-18 15:17:33)
The Conti cartel, which is thought to be run from Russia, has upped its ransom demand to $20m (£16m). -
Netflix cuts 150 US-based jobs after losing subscribers (2022-05-18 03:20:05)
The US streaming giant is forced to lay off staff to minimise cost of viewers quitting the service. -
How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs (2022-05-17 23:05:26)
A growing number of young people are getting into crypto trading - despite the risks. -
Social platforms' Buffalo shooting response called inadequate (2022-05-17 17:26:14)
Campaigners accuse technology companies of failing to block and remove content posted by the attacker. -
Elon Musk warns Twitter deal stuck without fake account proof (2022-05-17 11:28:54)
The deal to buy Twitter can't "move forward" without proof of spam account numbers, Mr Musk says. -
New app to help spot online spies (2022-05-17 09:13:35)
MI5 backs a new app to help people spot online approaches by foreign spies in disguise. -
US warns over risk of hiring North Korea IT workers (2022-05-17 04:08:15)
The remote workers allegedly aim to help fund Pyongyang's advanced weapons programmes. -
Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on? (2022-05-16 23:05:24)
One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries. -
Twitter boss hits back on Musk doubts over fake accounts (2022-05-16 17:58:06)
Chief executive Parag Agrawal says the firm is confident that less than 5% of users are spam accounts. -
Europeans' data shared 376 times daily in advertising sales, report says (2022-05-16 15:00:43)
A new report, based on industry figures, shows how often web users' data is shared during ad sales. -
'I've got bass in a backpack': VR revives 1989 rave culture (2022-05-16 09:54:38)
The In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats exhibition shows visitors what the acid-house scene was like. -
The new jet set - why private plane usage has soared (2022-05-15 23:02:37)
The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue? -
Asteroid mining: Helping to meet Earth's natural resource demands (2022-05-14 00:00:02)
With Earth's natural resources running out, people are looking to mineral-rich asteroids to meet demand. -
Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details (2022-05-13 11:36:37)
The billionaire wants more data on fake accounts, prompting speculation over the deal's future. -
Two Twitter bosses ousted ahead of Elon Musk $44bn takeover (2022-05-13 02:34:25)
One of the senior executives was on parental leave when he learned he was out of a job. -
Twitter executives ousted ahead of Elon Musk takeover (2022-05-13 02:34:25)
One of the senior executives was on parental leave when he learned he was out of a job. -
Why the 'shocking' price of aluminium matters (2022-05-12 23:06:49)
From door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy. -
Why the volatile price of aluminium matters (2022-05-12 23:06:49)
From door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy. -
Meta being sued by ex-Facebook content moderator (2022-05-12 16:02:36)
The man worked in Kenya, and says he was paid under £2 an hour to review posts including beheadings. -
Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling (2022-05-12 14:38:57)
The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral. -
Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls (2022-05-12 12:35:49)
Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity. -
Apple loses position as most valuable firm amid tech sell-off (2022-05-12 03:52:50)
Saudi Arabian energy giant Aramco has taken the top spot amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks. -
Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communities (2022-05-11 23:31:02)
Fifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isles of Scilly. -
Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US (2022-05-11 19:14:41)
A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further. -
Google unveils new Pixel Watch (2022-05-11 18:56:50)
The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech. -
Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban (2022-05-11 07:37:11)
He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid". -
Apple to discontinue the iPod after 21 years (2022-05-10 19:51:12)
The end of an era for Apple's original music player, which has been overshadowed by the iPhone. -
Fifa: EA Sports to break away from football body (2022-05-10 18:50:58)
Electronic Arts will instead produce new football games under the banner EA Sports FC. -
UK blames Russia for satellite internet hack at start of war (2022-05-10 16:33:30)
Russia launched an attack on Viasat just before invading Ukraine, the UK and its allies say. -
Bitcoin value drops by 50% since November peak (2022-05-10 00:08:27)
The slide in the value of cryptocurrencies comes as stock markets around the world have also fallen. -
Why India's poorest children are falling further behind (2022-05-09 23:05:24)
Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India. -
Twitter: X marks the spot for Elon Musk's growth plans (2022-05-09 18:36:28)
A document shown to prospective investors may shed light on the Tesla boss plans for Twitter. -
Influencers and followers need more protection, say MPs (2022-05-09 00:05:59)
MPs say the growth of online culture has outpaced employment and advertising regulations. -
Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI? (2022-05-08 22:49:29)
Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating. -
Period tracking apps warning over Roe v Wade case in US (2022-05-07 00:11:21)
Digital rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation says women must know how their data is being used. -
BBC announces first ever Gaming Prom (2022-05-06 23:04:32)
The event will be taking place on 1 August 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. -
Why one firm is banking on carbon fibre bikes in Europe (2022-05-05 23:01:07)
Europe's bike firms want to source more components closer to home, including carbon fibre frames. -
Elon Musk lines up $7bn backing for Twitter deal (2022-05-05 15:34:30)
The billionaire has tapped the likes of Oracle's Larry Ellison and Sequoia to finance the takeover. -
Screen-sharing scams on the rise, watchdog warns (2022-05-05 13:53:26)
New report claims fraudsters are using screen-sharing tools to gain victims' trust and then steal money. -
Ukraine war: Investigation finds hundreds of fake charity websites (2022-05-05 12:00:32)
A BBC investigation finds online scammers using real charity logos and Ukrainian volunteers' profiles. -
Uber loses $5.9bn as Asia investment values fall (2022-05-05 03:11:54)
The firm said almost all of that loss was a due to falls in the value of investments in other companies. -
Bill Gates on Elon Musk feud and Jeffrey Epstein meetings (2022-05-05 01:05:23)
The Microsoft tycoon talks to the BBC about divorce, conspiracy theories and Elon Musk. -
Cyber-security chiefs warn of malicious app risk (2022-05-04 17:45:00)
Devices from smart speakers to fitness trackers have apps, and cyber-criminals are exploiting weaknesses. -
UK MPs invite Musk to be quizzed on Twitter plans (2022-05-04 16:13:26)
It comes amid concerns about the billionaire's plans to relax content moderation rules on the platform. -
Roblox: Gamers frustrated by lengthy outage (2022-05-04 13:18:31)
Issues with the game popular with children began before midnight and continued into the morning. -
£5m Virtual Reality centre launches in Portsmouth (2022-05-04 01:10:46)
The university centre received more than £3m in government funding to help businesses create VR. -
The perfect storm increasing the cost of a crucial metal (2022-05-02 23:00:54)
Nickel is essential for batteries and stainless steel but suppliers are struggling to meet demand. -
Scooter recall hits India's 'Tesla of two-wheelers' (2022-04-28 23:13:12)
How a product recall is disrupting one start-up's plans to dominate the electric scooter market. -
Ukraine war scams: Cybercriminals stole my identity (2022-04-16 23:03:05)
Scammers are using emotionally charged tricks in a bid to steal online donations. -
Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offer (2022-04-15 06:28:24)
Vivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter. -
Electric hydroplane boat: ‘It feels like we’re flying’ (2022-04-12 11:30:23)
With the hull out of the water, the craft uses 80% less power than a boat would conventionally need. -
This plug socket tells you if your energy is green (2022-04-09 23:00:15)
A power socket that helps you save electricity and tells you if it's from renewable sources.