Facebook investigates data firm Crimson Hexagon
Facebook has suspended a US-based analytics firm while it investigates concerns about the collection and sharing of user data.
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Hyperloop test pod sets speed record
A competition helping to drive development of the futuristic hyperloop transport system has been won by engineering students from Munich.
Jobseekers ‘more likely to deactivate Facebook’
Being young, single or a jobseeker makes Facebook users more likely to have deactivated their accounts or at least considered it, a study suggests.
US warns of supply chain cyber-attacks
The US intelligence community has issued a new warning about cyber-espionage risks posed by attacks made via the technology supply chain.
Google bans crypto-mining apps from Play Store
Google has followed the lead of Apple by banning crypto-mining apps from its Play Store.
Fake news a democratic crisis for UK, MPs warn
The UK faces a "democratic crisis" with voters being targeted with "pernicious views" and data being manipulated, a parliamentary committee is set to warn.
US release of 3D-printed gun software blocked
A US federal judge in Seattle has blocked the release of software that allows consumers to 3D-print firearms.
Europe’s heat record could be broken in Spain and Portugal
As Europe bakes in another heatwave, forecasters say the all-time temperature record could be broken in the coming days.
Deepmind co-founder Shane Legg gives London teen top AI tips
A teenager from London has been given some extra homework for the school holidays by the co-founder of Artificial Intelligence firm DeepMind.
BBC websites blocked in China after security change
The BBC's web services are all currently blocked in China, following a decision by the corporation to change the website's format.
