The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569524...
Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest
Football clubs, players and sporting bodies begin a four-day boycott of social media platforms to tackle abuse and discrimination.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/569367...
Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000
Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-569485...
Ransomware victims urged to go to police
Using malicious software gangs encrypt an organisation's data and then demand money to restore it.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569492...
Man arrested for faking Covid-19 check-in QR codes
When members of the public attempted to sign in, they were directed to an anti-vaccination website.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569338...
Nato begins withdrawal from Afghanistan
Nato has started the withdrawal of its mission from Afghanistan following a decision by President Joe Biden to bring US forces home, an alliance official said on Thursday.
“Nato Allies decided in mid-April to start the withdrawal of Resolute Support Mission forces by May 1 and this withdrawal has...
Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices
The tech giant faces huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569411...
Robotic arm harvests apples and other technology news
LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-564309...
Tech Tent: Apple’s ad-tracking bombshell
The programme examines the impact of Apple's new operating system on the ad industry.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569286...
These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech
How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-568959...
Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple
The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-569374...
The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569337...
'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-567990...
US president Joe Biden's real test begins as he seeks to pass ambitious plan
As US President Joie Biden shared his ambitious agenda to Congress, his real test begins now of convincing Republicans, in a polarised political arena, to support his plan of remaking America.
The 78-year-old had been seeking the highest office in the land for nearly four decades.
Now that he has...
Tim Cook warns of Apple product shortages
A global shortage of computer chips is threatening to eat into the technology giant's profits.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569296...
App used by emergency services under scrutiny
What3Words is used by 100 emergency services but one security researcher has found potential issues.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569013...
Confusion over use of NHS App as Covid passport
The NHS App cannot "imminently" be used as a Covid passport, the BBC has learned.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569286...
Judge declines to dismiss Amazon's Trump allegation
The tech giant claims the former President used his influence to award Microsoft a defence contract.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-567727...
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Apple profits double as it squares up to Facebook
Tech rivals both enjoy bumper profits but Apple's latest move could dent Facebook's future sales.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-569201...
Samsung handsets push profits to pre-pandemic high
The South Korean business saw its income dented by disappointing results for its chips business.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-569241...
Facebook: Smoking and alcohol ads 'target Australian children'
The platform profiled teenagers based on interests in alcohol, smoking, gambling and weight loss.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569209...
Government 'avoiding accountability' in WhatsApp messages
Campaigners threaten to sue the government if it does not explain its policies on using messaging platforms.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569184...
Shaken US Capitol on high alert for Biden’s first address to Congress
President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday will take place in a U.S. Capitol on high alert, with memories fresh of the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the building by supporters of his predecessor, Donald Trump.
The crowd inside the Capitol will be a fraction of the hundreds...
Social media boycott: English cricket joins football in four-day move to tackle abuse
English cricket will join football's social media boycott to tackle abuse and discrimination.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/569153...
Google data case to be heard in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will rule on whether the case can go ahead on behalf of millions of iPhone users.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569013...
Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues
Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-569102...
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Self-driving cars to be allowed on UK roads this year
The government previously said it hoped to legalise hands-free driving by spring 2021.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569061...
Internet access: 1.5m UK homes still offline, Ofcom finds
People without internet access were most likely to be aged over 65 or live in low income households.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-569066...
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CC Clarke: The mum-shaming on social media is mind-blowing
Beauty influencer CC Clarke on dealing with "mum-shaming" from trolls on her social media accounts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568902...
Could Covid-19 vaccine passports use biometric data?
Some governments are looking at coronavirus status systems but it is not without controversy.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568180...
Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data
The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-568987...
Tesla: Bitcoin sales and environmental credits boost profits
The electric car maker reports record deliveries for the quarter despite production hurdles.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-568974...
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Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568968...
Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-565747...
Indonesia says missing submarine found, all 53 crew killed
All 53 crew aboard an Indonesian submarine that disappeared last week were killed, the military said Sunday as it confirmed the vessel had been found in pieces on the seafloor.
Authorities said that they picked up signals early Sunday from a location more than 800 metres (2,600 feet) deep — far below...
Facebook and Google 'failed to remove scam adverts'
A Which? investigation indicates fraudulent content was left online even after it had been reported.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568886...
US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case
The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-568866...
Google Argentina's domain name bought by man for £2
The web designer said he did not think it was possible, but Google regained control of it very quickly.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568702...
Tenet: Why we performed backwards and forwards
The Oscar-winning film's VFX supervisor explains how the team created sequences inverted in time.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568503...
India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts
The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-568834...
Amazon 'must let workers join unions without fear'
The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-568815...
Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you?
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568312...
Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-568451...
The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-568291...
Sainsbury's ex-boss buys into grocery app market
Justin King has made a "substantial" investment in the owner of the Snappy Shopper app, the firm says.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-568787...
Death toll from Baghdad Covid-19 hospital fire climbs to 82
A fire sparked by an oxygen tank explosion killed at least 82 people and injured 110 at a hospital in Baghdad that had been equipped to house Covid-19 patients, an Interior Ministry spokesman said on Sunday.
"We urgently need to review safety measures at all hospitals to prevent such a painful incident...
ESPN: Live Sports & Scores by Disney is a new app from your search
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PictureThis - Plant Identifier by Glority Global Group Ltd. is a new app from your search
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Cisco says computer chip shortage to last six months
The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568475...
Screen time at 'breaking point' but can tech help?
There is growing evidence notifications and too much screen time can reduce attention and productivity.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568381...
Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-568606...
Social media boycott: Premier League clubs join four-day move to tackle abuse
Premier League, EFL and WSL clubs join in a four-day boycott of social media platforms in an effort to combat abuse and discrimination.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/568724...
The Midnight Sky: How we built the visual effects
Starring George Clooney, Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo the film is nominated for an Oscar.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-567792...
ZOOM Cloud Meetings by Zoom is a new app from your search
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Coinbase – Buy & sell Bitcoin by Coinbase, Inc. is a new app from your search
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Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568018...
Police employee stabbed to death at station near Paris
A female police employee was stabbed to death by a Tunisian man at a police station southwest of Paris on Friday, the local prosecutor's office and a police source told AFP.
The attacker was fatally wounded when an officer opened fire on him at the station in Rambouillet, a wealthy commuter town about...
Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast
A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-568572...
Flubot: Warning over major Android 'package delivery' scam
A rapidly spreading text-message scam is infecting Android phones across the UK.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568590...
Lobbying row: Are we heading for 'government by WhatsApp'?
Critics say messaging among ministers desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-568429...
DNA-based robots designed rapidly and other tech news
LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-567475...
Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568544...
Major mobile operators outshone by smaller rivals
GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile score highest on the Which? annual customer survey.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568448...
Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground
A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-567200...
Call of Duty: Warzone goes back to the 1980s
The much-anticipated third season is released, resetting the title to a 1980s-based storyline.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568497...
PrendeTV: TV In Spanish by Univision Interactive Media, Inc. is a new app from your search
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Taiwan authorities look into Apple supplier hack
Unreleased Apple product blueprints claimed to be among hackers' haul.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568463...
AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-568427...
Signal slams Cellebrite security company over alleged security holes
Messaging-app Signal's boss alleges a wave of embarrassing errors in a rival company's software.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568463...
Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk agree on bitcoin's green credentials
But their opinions are not shared with those more cynical about the cryptocurrency's impact.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568448...
Jaguar Land Rover to suspend output due to chip shortage
Britain's biggest carmaker to suspend output at two factories because of global semiconductor shortage.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-568419...
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The One and Only Ivan: How we brought the animals to life
MPC's animation director and VFX supervisor explain how they made the film's effects.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-567607...
Chanel loses EU court battle over Huawei logo
The EU General Court ruled that the differences between the firms' logos "are significant".
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-568332...
MI5 joins Instagram to bust 'martini-drinking stereotypes'
Launching the account, MI5's boss says: "You can insert your own joke about whether we will be following you."
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-568408...
Is it the end of the line for landline phones?
Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-568312...
Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer
The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568401...
Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568403...
Amazon is opening a hair salon in London
The salon will use augmented reality to show styles and colours on clients before they have their hair done.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568358...
Czechs threaten to expel all Russian diplomats
The Czech Republic threatened on Tuesday to expel all Russian diplomats from Prague, accusing Moscow of orchestrating an “unprecedented terror attack” on Czech territory in 2014.
“I am ready for everything. Even to build relationships from scratch. Which means we would send them all home,” Foreign...
TikTok loophole sees users post pornographic and violent videos
TikTok says it is fighting to stop a trend exposing users to explicit and shocking material
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568218...
EU artificial intelligence rules will ban 'unacceptable' use
An outright ban on some AI systems, such as "social scoring" by governments, is proposed for the EU.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568307...
Instagram lets users filter out abusive messages
The update comes after a number of footballers complained of abuse on the platform.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-568311...
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Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results
The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics.
source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-568281...
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