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07 Nov Facebook's fake news experiment backfires

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A test to combat misinformation on Facebook by promoting "fake" comments has left users frustrated. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Nov IBM pitches blockchain for cannabis sale

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Could the system that underpins Bitcoin also be used to verify the sale and distribution of cannabis? Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Nov Mobile phone tracking data 'could replace census questions'

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Statisticians experiment with tracking people's movements to find out about their daily commute. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Nov Tiger cubs

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Asia is driving the massive growth in online shopping, with younger generations leading the charge. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Nov Paradise Papers: Apple's secret tax bolthole revealed

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The US multinational has used a Channel Island to protect its low tax regime, the Paradise Papers show. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Nov Broadcom unveils tech sector's largest ever bid for rival

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The company is offering $103bn for Qualcomm to create the world's largest computer chipmaker. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Nov iPhone users fume over letter 'i' bug

Posted at 12:49h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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An update to the smartphone's operating system means the letter "i" is auto-corrected in error. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Nov Facebook firing

Posted at 11:25h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Two years ago care home manager Rachel Burns lost her job after posting a photo on Facebook. Was she unfairly dismissed? Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Nov Fake WhatsApp app downloaded more than one million times

Posted at 11:00h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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A bogus version of the popular messaging app was available via the Google Play Store. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Nov NHS offers smartphone GP appointments

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Trials will take place in London where 3.5 million patients will be able to have video consultations via smartphone. Source: BBC Technology News...