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Mario Kart Live: Mixed-reality karts race around the home

Nintendo reveals a mixed-reality version of its top-selling game, but is it more than a gimmick? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ySpA6

Fabric responds to temperature changes and other news

BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kznsSE

The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks

Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kfLlyv

How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse

Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35626WE

Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world

Users from around the world received error messages when they tried to use the social media site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k6vgLM

New jets promise to revive supersonic travel

Almost 20 years after Concorde was retired, new supersonic passenger aircraft are finally emerging. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T0wH2a

US election 2020: How to spot disinformation

How can you spot false claims, influence campaigns and conspiracy theories on your social media feed? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H25GJ0

Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves

Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Z5khp

US Army trials augmented reality goggles for dogs

The goggles could let handlers direct their dogs from a safe distance, the army says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30OosKV

UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women

Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women's photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I290UV

Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case

The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government's contract bidding process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33ErmDW

The robot shop worker controlled by a faraway human

In Japan one company is hoping that shop workers will be replaced by robots controlled remotely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nhBQkq

HMS Queen Elizabeth: On board the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier

For the first time, British and American jets launch off HMS Queen Elizabeth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jvb45X

US election 2020: 'Why I bought a voting machine on eBay'

Volunteer hackers and security experts are working together to help protect the presidential election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZOboO

Driverless taxis now for hire in Shanghai

Driverless taxis are now available in China’s biggest city, Shanghai. The BBC took a ride. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sfl8DR

Should you be buying a second-hand smartphone?

Selling refurbished electronics is a fast-growing business where customers can make big savings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HPiQtm

Smart plugs sold on Amazon a 'fire risk', Which? warns

People should immediately stop using the Hictkon smart plug with dual USB ports, the watchdog warns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ihRBnU

How controversial data firm Palantir hit $22bn

The rise of the US tech company has been shadowed by concerns about privacy and surveillance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jihqWf

US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing

Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34aqIx7

Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZVKQJ