Facebook backs Government’s online safety lessons for school pupils
Social media giant Facebook has backed the Government’s new online safety lessons to help school pupils recognise online dangers.
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Researchers aim to prevent delays in smart phone data use
An innovative system to reduce delays affecting smart devices has been designed by computer scientists in the UK.
Cambridge Analytica parent firm fined after ignoring data enforcement notice
The parent company of elections consultancy Cambridge Analytica has been fined £15,000 after it repeatedly ignored a Data Protection Act enforcement notice.
Drone sightings temporarily halt Heathrow departures
Departures were temporarily suspended at Heathrow following reports of a sighting of a drones at the airport.
Heathrow flights grounded after drone sighting
Departures have been suspended at Heathrow after a suspected drone sighting.
Toyota showcases new Guardian driver assistance systems at CES
Toyota has showcased its Guardian assistance system for the first time at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Rail firms deploy technology to cut false ‘on time’ train updates
New technology will cut the number of false “on time” train descriptions, the rail industry has claimed.
US Air Force’s most powerful GPS satellite launched
SpaceX has launched the US Air Force’s most powerful GPS satellite ever built.
How to ensure gadget gifts are safe for children this Christmas
Children across the country will unwrap a vast range of electronic gifts this Christmas – raising safety concerns for parents.
Bad Lip Reading has made an Apple product launch like you’ve never seen before
If you’re wondering what YouTube channel Bad Lip Reading does, the clue is in the name.
How serious is a drone collision with aircraft?
Birds colliding with aircraft have long been a known threat but rogue drones are increasingly becoming a bigger cause of concern in aviation.
What you need to know about police facial recognition technology
The Metropolitan Police has started new trials of controversial live facial recognition technology in parts of Westminster in a bid to reduce crime around the area.
Smart Cities programme gets £15 million to boost connectivity
A project to improve data and digital technology across Scotland’s cities has received a further £15 million in European funding.
Fax machines to be banned across the NHS
Fax machines will be banned across the NHS under plans to overhaul outdated technology and IT systems.
Spotify Wrapped lets users review what they listened to in 2018
Spotify has released a feature which allows its users to see a breakdown of the music they have listened to in 2018.
Ten of the UK’s favourite tweets of 2018
Twitter has released a collection of 10 of the most-liked tweets in the UK in 2018 so far.
Artist uses 228 spring door stoppers to create vibrant interactive artwork
A German artist has used 228 spring door stoppers to create a fluorescent interactive artwork.
Facebook to appeal against £500,000 Cambridge Analytica fine
Facebook is to lodge an appeal against the £500,000 fine issued against it over the Cambridge Analytica (CA) scandal.
First flight of revolutionary electric aircraft with no moving parts
A revolutionary electronic aircraft propulsion system inspired by Star Trek has been tested on a working model for the first time.
Is this Irish pub’s Christmas ad the ‘best this year’?
A local Irish pub has entered the running for the best Christmas advert of 2018 with a self-produced short film about the impact of technology during the festive period.
Children winning or losing staggering sums gambling ‘skins’, study reveals
Some 10% of the UK’s 13 to 18-year-olds have spent their pocket money on gambling “skins” – virtual items bought within video games – and a third think it is a major problem, research suggests.
Tech-savvy Britons shunning PCs and DVD players for smart devices
British shoppers are turning away from DVD players and desktop PCs in favour of smart televisions and smart watches, Ofcom figures show.
Engineers use drone to connect remote property to broadband
Engineers have used a drone to fly broadband cable across a river for the first time to reach a remote property in a Highland glen.
First World War led to transformation in technology
Many things changed because of the First World War, but the range of technological advances ushered in by four years of fighting was among the most dramatic.
This artist created a colourful glowing mural to light up a dark Bristol road
An artist has come up with a brilliant solution for cyclists on dark, wintry nights by creating Bristol’s first LED light-powered mural.
Tesla driver auto-parks car from office to avoid fine and Elon Musk approves
A Tesla driver has found an ingenious way to utilise his car’s remote control feature to save some money.
Google ‘party to fraud’ by accepting adverts through Viagogo agents, says MP
Tech giant Google is colluding in “fraud” over the resale of tickets, an MP has claimed.
Mark Zuckerberg summoned to ‘international grand committee’ on ‘fake news’
British and Canadian politicians have joined forces in calling on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to explain “failures of process” regarding the spread of propaganda on the social network.
This backpack is made out of recycled plastic recovered from the ocean
New York-based company Solgaard Design has launched a backpack made from recycled plastic recovered from oceans around the world.
Bentley reveals ‘world’s first’ in-car superfast Wi-Fi network
Luxury car-maker Bentley has launched what it claims is the first superfast “reliable and secure” in-car Wi-Fi system.