Showing posts with label BBC News - Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBC News - Technology. Show all posts

Friday, 13 November 2020

How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?

Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans.

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Thursday, 12 November 2020

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company.

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Tuesday, 10 November 2020

School laptops: Unions warn of devices shortage

Teaching unions say despite a push for more devices, many students still don't have access at home.

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Friday, 6 November 2020

PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles.

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Wednesday, 4 November 2020

Vendée Globe: Tech to spot sailor’s mood in tough race

The Vendée Globe solo race will see competitors face extreme conditions with little sleep.

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Monday, 2 November 2020

Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise

Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry.

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Wednesday, 28 October 2020

Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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Monday, 26 October 2020

Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.

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Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Amazon parcel scam targets woman eight months after her death

David Henderson found an Amazon account had been opened using his late wife's name and address.

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Monday, 12 October 2020

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.

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Thursday, 8 October 2020

US Army trials augmented reality goggles for dogs

The goggles could let handlers direct their dogs from a safe distance, the army says.

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Wednesday, 7 October 2020

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.

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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.

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Saturday, 3 October 2020

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.

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Thursday, 24 September 2020

'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'

China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.

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Tuesday, 1 September 2020

Apps for children must offer privacy by default

Websites aimed at children, connected toys and online games must be designed with privacy at heart.

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Sunday, 30 August 2020

Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace

Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.

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Friday, 28 August 2020

Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?

Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows.

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Monday, 24 August 2020

Why are clothes sizes so erratic and can they be fixed?

New apps use your phone to record your dimensions and recommend what size to buy at shops.

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Monday, 17 August 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

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