China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal
China's central bank has announced that all transactions of crypto-currencies are illegal, effectively banning digital tokens such as Bitcoin. Read more
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Instagram for kids paused after backlash
Plans to make an "Instagram experience" for under-13s, dubbed Instagram Kids, have been paused. Read more
Amazon announces Astro the home robot
Amazon is launching Astro, its first household robot, powered by its Alexa smart home technology. Read more
Amazon’s algorithms taken to task in landmark bill
The methods Amazon and other employers use to monitor, reward and discipline warehouse workers are being shaken up in California. Read more
AI can predict if it will rain in two hours’ time
Artificial intelligence can tell whether it is going to rain in the next two hours, research suggests. Read more
Frances Haugen: Facebook whistleblower reveals identity
A former Facebook whistleblower responsible for a series of bombshell leaks has revealed her identity. Read more
Microalgae: Could it become a food of the future?
Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, microalgae are being grown in test units near the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik. Read more
Amazon opens first UK non-food store
Amazon is expanding its presence on the High Street by opening its first non-food store in the UK. Read more
Facebook to act on illegal sale of Amazon rainforest
Facebook says it will begin clamping down on the illegal sale of protected areas of the Amazon rainforest on its site Read more
The plant with seeds that can grow meat
Seeds from genetically modified barley plants are being used in a process which creates lab-grown meat. Read more
