| Tinder to add panic button and anti-catfishing tech |
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:52:16 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The move comes after criticism over the lack of safety issues offered by dating apps. |
| Sonos CEO says speakers will work 'as long as possible' |
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:26:11 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The company said it was sorry for the confusion caused by plans to stop sending updates to legacy speakers. |
| Apple says losing Lightning port will create waste |
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:01:27 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Some members of the European Parliament want all phone-makers to adopt a universal port. |
| Twitter demands AI company stops 'collecting faces' |
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:41:08 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Clearview's database is used by more than 600 world law-enforcement agencies to identify suspects. |
| Killer plague game tops charts amid coronavirus |
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:01:50 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Strategy game Plague Inc has become the bestselling app in China, eight years after its release. |
| Swiss hospital drones to take off again |
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:19:55 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Two crashes prompted an investigation into safety standards, which is now complete. |
| Amazon battles Microsoft over military cloud |
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:47:46 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
It wants to pause a contract awarded by the Pentagon to Microsoft until a court rules on its appeal. |
| Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired' |
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:15:57 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working. |
| Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun? |
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:17:26 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts. |
| Sonos speaker update sparks anger |
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:06:03 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The firm will end updates for four of its older models, sold between 2006 and 2015. |
| Jeff Bezos hack: UN experts demand probe of Saudi crown prince |
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:48:46 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The UN experts' call comes amid reports Mohammed bin Salman's phone was used to hack the Amazon boss. |
| FBI 'persuaded Apple to halt iCloud encryption' |
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:27:04 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Apple was reportedly working on the encryption feature two years ago but the FBI objected. |
| GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle |
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:04:47 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco. |
| Could feathers inspire plane wing design and other news |
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:43:08 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. |
| Deepfake videos: Can you really believe what you see? |
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:08:25 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
With deepfake technology, it is getting easier to turn yourself into somebody else on screen. |
| Amazon warehouse one of Europe's 'most high-tech buildings' |
Sun, 19 Jan 2020 01:09:38 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Robots and people work alongside each other in the internet-giant's latest warehouse in Leicestershire. |
| Spotify's personalised playlist for pets and other news |
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:25:38 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news. |
| Smart contact lens: 'It feels seriously sci-fi' |
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:00:01 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Mojo Vision has revealed its new lens which puts augmented reality in front of your eyes. |
| Malvern's touchscreen tech secrets now on your radar |
Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:12:35 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Hopes that a new science centre at one of Britain's most secret sites will inspire next generation. |
| What can you use instead of Google and Facebook? |
Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:31:24 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
More and more companies are promising privacy online and an alternative to the big internet firms. |
| Influencers 'being offered thousands for sex' |
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:55:49 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
One influencer said social media had become "a catalogue" for men to select their next conquest. |
| Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot |
Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:15 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot. |
| Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable |
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 02:53:04 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
European Parliament members want all tech giants to adopt a single universal charging method. |
| More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring |
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:05:20 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises. |
| US officials ground drones over espionage fears |
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 22:20:33 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
US officials are reviewing a civilian drone programme because of concerns about Chinese infiltration. |
| Microsoft ends Windows 7 support: What should you do? |
Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:14:49 GMT
Source: BBC News - Technology |
The 10-year-old operating system will stop receiving updates from Tuesday. |