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TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3peIOYv

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32oie5s

The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships

Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pbVxey

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kYuTmF

Twitter bans David Icke over Covid misinformation

Mr Icke's account was permanently suspended for breaking Twitter's rules on Covid misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mUej8h

TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog

Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRYhNp

Projector reviews: A 4K portable and a pocket-sized device

BBC Click's Lara Lewington compares some of the latest home projectors on the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jVaJZB

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oRr9G4

TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'

App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38eQaoX

Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37SvCSN

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb

Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35RohR1

Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jsddym

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. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m6uYVM

Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jadGoR

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

Ada Lovelace Day: '2020 has been a hard slog'

Women working in the technology sector describe their experiences of living through the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ZDnpq

Apple iPhone 12: The chip advance set to make smartphones smarter

A chip-making process pioneered in the Netherlands will let smartphones take the next leap forward. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H3AxVt

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