Face palm: When the emoji you want doesn't exist
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57848226https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57848226
There are about 3,000 emojis to choose from but what happens when the one you want isn't there?
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:31:48 GMT
Zuckerberg wants Facebook to become online 'metaverse'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57942909https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57942909
CEO wants users to work, game and communicate in a virtual world, often using VR headsets.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:54:27 GMT
Printer ink pricier than champagne finds Which?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57941625https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57941625
According to a Which survey a pint of printer ink could cost up to £1,300.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:04:55 GMT
Ransomware key to unlock customer data from REvil attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57946117https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57946117
The gang behind the attack had previously asked for $70m to access the stolen files.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:31:32 GMT
AI breakthrough could spark medical revolution
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57929095https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57929095
A program has been used to predict the structures of nearly every protein in the human body.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:24:57 GMT
Gun owners' fears after firearms dealer data breach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57932823https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57932823
Thousands of records from the popular shotgun and rifle sales site Guntrader were posted to the dark web.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:57:14 GMT
Twitter and Snap add users as restrictions ease
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57935258https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57935258
The social media companies passed analysts' expectations with their latest financial update.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:35:41 GMT
India Zomato: Shares of food delivery app soar on market debut
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57938217https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57938217
The firm's stock exchange listing sets the pace for other start-ups that are thriving in the pandemic.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:41:42 GMT
Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57938212https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57938212
The ride-hailing giant's shares are now down by more than 25% since their New York market debut last month.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 03:29:56 GMT
More than 600,000 people told to isolate by NHS Covid-19 app
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57929162https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57929162
618,903 people in England and Wales received self-isolation alerts in the week up to 14 July
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:09:26 GMT
Major websites hit by global outage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57929544https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57929544
The websites of HSBC, British Airways and Airbnb are among those to have briefly gone offline.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:03:18 GMT
Beach rover picks up cigarette butts and other tech news
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57930091https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57930091
Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:28:27 GMT
Cyber-flashing: 'I get explicit messages every day'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57902816https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57902816
Influencer Elle Edwards lets us inside her DMs to show the extent of sexual abuse faced by women online.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:17:01 GMT
Spyware: The software that watches you
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57894917https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57894917
BBC’s cyber reporter, Joe Tidy, agreed to be spied on to understand the spyware experience further.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:12:33 GMT
Custom glasses: Will 3D-printing change our eyewear?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57817901https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57817901
Eyewear can be more tailored to an individual’s face producing a better fit and reduce overstocking.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:35:34 GMT
Robot helps people get dressed and other tech news
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57862434https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57862434
Romana Kreider looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:38:11 GMT
Why remote working leaves us vulnerable to cyber-attacks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57847652https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57847652
Experts warn working from home has led to complacency over security protocols
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 23:00:23 GMT
Covid: Will lockdown change England's new tech habits?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57890005https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57890005
The pandemic brought about big changes in the way people use tech - the question is will they last?
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:12:28 GMT
What does a future-proofed home look like?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57738681https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57738681
The technology exists to make homes more resilient to extreme weather, but it can be expensive.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:09:09 GMT
Zoomtown-on-Sea? The lure of a new life on the coast
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57892934https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57892934
Remote working meant the Lancaster family could live anywhere - they found their sea view in Scarborough.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:16:40 GMT
Pegasus scandal: Are we all becoming unknowing spies?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57910355https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57910355
We may be stepping into a world in which we are all spies - and at the same time are all spied on.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 01:07:35 GMT
Finding 'Grace': Murder, DNA and ancestry
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57801794https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57801794
How a novel use of DNA and ancestry websites is helping police uncover clues in cold case murders.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:05:03 GMT
Why was my tweet about football labelled abusive?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57836409https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57836409
A BBC journalist sets out to discover how Twitter moderates posts after he was banned from the platform.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 23:22:07 GMT