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10 Aug Google lets parents remove children from image-search results

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The search giant announces a range of changes to its children's policies on Google and YouTube. Source: BBC Technology News...

10 Aug Twitter algorithm prefers slimmer, younger, light-skinned faces

Posted at 17:17h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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A Twitter-sponsored competition to discover bias in its image algorithm finds precisely that. Source: BBC Technology News...

10 Aug Social media abuse: Twitter says UK 'by far' main origin of comments after Euro 2020 final

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The UK was "by far" the main origin of the "abhorrent racist abuse" on Twitter after England lost the Euro 2020 final, the social media platform says. Source: BBC Technology News...

10 Aug Classic Bentleys and Rolls-Royce adapted to fully electric

Posted at 10:58h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The vintage petrol-powered cars are re-engineered by a company based at the home of UK motorsport. Source: BBC Technology News...

10 Aug TikTok named as the most downloaded app of 2020

Posted at 09:48h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The Chinese app's popularity comes even after former President Donald Trump tried to ban it in the US. Source: BBC Technology News...

10 Aug Sharing apps are booming but will the kindness continue?

Posted at 00:02h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The pandemic sparked a surge in activity for sharing apps like Olio but has the trend run its course? Source: BBC Technology News...

09 Aug Apple defends new photo scanning child protection tech

Posted at 16:43h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The tech giant has insisted that its new technology will not be used to spy on its users. Source: BBC Technology News...

09 Aug Groupon told to improve how it treats customers

Posted at 12:55h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The competition watchdog warns the discounter it faces legal action unless it takes 'swift' action. Source: BBC Technology News...

09 Aug Ariana Grande sings in Fortnite's metaverse

Posted at 11:57h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The pop star is the latest musician to perform a series of concerts inside the hit video game. Source: BBC Technology News...

09 Aug China sues Tencent over WeChat Youth Mode

Posted at 11:54h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Authorities allege the messaging app is violating Chinese law that aims to protect minors. Source: BBC Technology News...