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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3463esW

NHS Covid-19 app: England and Wales get smartphone contact tracing for over-16s

Users are being urged to install the app to protect themselves and others against the resurgent virus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iT2jSK

Video game loot boxes: another form of gambling?

The government is asking for the public's opinion on the impact of loot boxes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32R3nAZ

Coronavirus: 'Government must publish contact-tracing app data'

A health charity wants to know how well England and Wales' contact-tracing app fared in tests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cllHVY

'Lack of investment' behind snarled-up legal system

Court cases face serious delays in the UK and lawyers say more investment in technology would help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hQXt7o

TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hNOLGI

Friend challenges Facebook over Ronnie McNutt suicide video

Videos of army veteran Ronnie McNutt's online suicide are still accessible on the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cqGUOB

Revenge porn 'new normal' after cases surge in lockdown

Cases of revenge porn have risen by a fifth this year, with lockdown to blame, say campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c6ByYo

Ship with no crew to sail across the Atlantic

A full-size, crewless research ship is to make one of the world's first autonomous transatlantic voyages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GXCuTr

When changing a light bulb is a really big deal

Lighthouses have been upgrading to more efficient LED lights, but for some that is a step too far. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32zYDjj

ARM: UK-based chip designer sold to Nvidia

The Cambridge-based company's technology helps power most smartphones among many other gadgets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sRl0k

Working from home: The rise of the DIY office

From treetops to ironing-board desks - a look at some of your creative home offices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33mEPz0

'Scammer cloned my business on Instagram'

How a fake soap company attempted to clean out the bank accounts of followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GFn7Pl

Coronavirus: How technology could keep football fans safe at stadiums

Tech firms are working on solutions to enable fans to move safely outside, inside and around grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FhQNSq

Amazon's murky world of one-star reviews

Companies are trying to manipulate online feedback - and one-star reviews have become the latest weapon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jWdcDk

Can artificial intelligence create a decent dinner?

By checking what's in your fridge artificial intelligence can create new recipes, but do they work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F5Xkzm

Galaxy Z Fold2: Samsung's third attempt at a folding smartphone

Will it be "third time lucky" for Samsung as it reveals its latest attempt at a folding smartphone? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QUtiRo

Islamic State: Giant library of group's online propaganda discovered

Researchers say the "Caliphate Cache" is used to continually replenish extremist content on the net. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35goLBx

Why there are so few black tech start-ups

Black Lives Matter has shone a spotlight on policing, but also on other areas, like the tech industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GtZqtl

Coronavirus: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube 'fail to tackle anti-vaccination posts'

Campaigners claim Facebook, Twitter and YouTube failed to act on flagged 'clearly harmful posts'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31Q4jFf