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13 May When misinformation online leads to death threats

Posted at 19:09h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Three stories of what happens when false information is spread about you on social media sites. Source: BBC Technology News...

13 May Apple faces customer lawsuit over app store

Posted at 17:42h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Apple charges 30% commission on all app purchases, but there is nowhere else for iPhone users to buy them. Source: BBC Technology News...

13 May Android pioneer HTC stages retreat from China

Posted at 16:08h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The phone-maker is closing its online stores on Alibaba and JD.com's platforms in the country. Source: BBC Technology News...

13 May Tech giants 'failing' to protect children

Posted at 14:38h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Facebook, Google, Apple, BT and Microsoft are to give evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. Source: BBC Technology News...

13 May BBC building 'public service algorithm'

Posted at 13:01h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The broadcaster wants to "pop your bubble" by streaming programmes that challenge your world view. Source: BBC Technology News...

13 May Facial recognition tech 'should be dropped over race issues'

Posted at 11:49h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Black and minority ethic groups could suffer because of poor police facial recognition tech, say campaigners. Source: BBC Technology News...

13 May Five new things about online campaigning

Posted at 01:19h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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In 2017, pro-Labour posts and memes were shared more widely on Facebook than Conservative messages. What has changed since then? Source: BBC Technology News...

12 May James Charles loses a million subscribers after YouTube row

Posted at 15:21h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The 19-year-old is currently involved in a row with fellow beauty vlogger Tati Westbrook. Source: BBC Technology News...

11 May Social media: Senior police officer calls for boycott over abuse images

Posted at 05:03h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The UK's leading child protection police officer says action is needed to force firms to act. Source: BBC Technology News...

11 May Facebook sues analytics firm Rankwave over alleged data misuse

Posted at 04:07h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The network accuses South Korean firm Rankwave of using "at least 30" apps to unlawfully scrape data. Source: BBC Technology News...