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North Korea develops software to teach ideology

North Korea has developed software designed to teach ideology to party members and workers, according to North Korean party daily Rodong Sinmun.

First published by | July 11, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Why search is no longer all about Google

Once upon a time, Google was the beginning and end of life online.

First published by | July 12, 2019 | Business & Politics | 0 responses

Facebook ‘to be fined $5bn over Cambridge Analytica scandal’

US regulators have approved a record $5bn (£4bn) fine on Facebook to settle an investigation into data privacy violations, reports in US media say.

First published by | July 15, 2019 | Business & Politics, Science & Technology | 0 responses

Facebook scam-busting service goes live

Scammers are being targeted by a new tool for UK Facebook users that allows the reporting of fake adverts.

First published by | July 16, 2019 | Business & Politics | 0 responses

Elon Musk reveals brain-hacking plans

NeuraLink, a company set up by Elon Musk to explore ways to connect the human brain to a computer interface, has applied to US regulators to start trialling its device on humans.

First published by | July 17, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Can you trust FaceApp with your face?

Everyone is talking about FaceApp - the app that can edit photos of people's faces to show younger or older versions of themselves.

First published by | July 18, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Facebook kids app flaw let strangers into chats

A flaw with Facebook’s app for under-13s meant children came into contact with unapproved strangers, the company has confirmed.

First published by | July 23, 2019 | Lifestyle | 0 responses

Facebook won’t rule out digital currency launch without US approval

Facebook is facing immense pressure from US regulators over its plans to launch a digital currency, Libra, in association with more than 20 partners including Visa, MasterCard and Uber.

First published by | July 24, 2019 | Business & Politics | 0 responses

Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The finals of the Fortnite World Cup are taking place in a stadium in New York, with the winner set to earn more prize money than Simona Halep and Novak Djokovic won as Wimbledon champions.

First published by | July 26, 2019 | Lifestyle | 0 responses

Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

First published by | July 29, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses