YouTube warns against Bird Box-style prank videos
The Google-owned video platform said any stunts that place people in danger are against site policy.
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GCHQ-backed Cybersecurity courses for young people triple entrant numbers
The CyberFirst scheme is about to launch its third competition aimed exclusively at girls as part of plans to reduce the gender skills gap.
Facebook to invest in local news initiatives across US
The move comes at a difficult time for the news industry, which is facing falling profits and print readership.
Nike unveils self-lacing shoes controllable from a smartphone
The Nike Adapt BB will go on sale in the UK in February.
Google criticised for failing to remove ‘pray away the gay’ app from Play Store
Apple, Microsoft and Amazon have already removed the app, which claims to help “sexually broken guys”.
Nike teases self-lacing trainers which can be controlled from a phone
The company is reportedly set to announce new self-lacing basketball shoes that can be controlled from a user’s smartphone.
Gender diversity still an issue in tech sector, new report says
The inaugural Tech Talent Charter benchmarking report said smaller businesses were making more progress in cutting the gender skills gap.
More than 200 million tweets on Brexit sent since referendum, Twitter says
The social media site has revealed figures on Brexit tweeting as it offers tips on how to mute the subject.
Egg photo becomes most liked Instagram post ever
The object has moved past Kylie Jenner’s announcement of her daughter’s name.
Samsung ‘unfolds’ Galaxy smartphone hype ahead of grand unveiling
The company is preparing to launch its latest flagship smartphone in February.
CES 2019: 5 things we learned from the world’s biggest tech show
The first 5G networks are expected to begin rolling out this year.
In Pictures: Top gadgets showcased at CES in Las Vegas
From autonomous cars to bread-baking robots, there was something for everyone.
The best gadgets of CES 2019
Cars with legs, assistive robots and foldable screens were among the biggest announcements at the annual trade show.
Father creates app to override teen son’s phone in emergencies
Interest in ReplyASAP has rocketed in recent weeks as the app ‘struck a chord’ with parents.
How Apple succeeded at CES without even attending
Apple hasn’t been at the technology show since 1992 – but that hasn’t stopped it appearing indirectly.
Watch: News helicopter spots Mario Kart being played on stadium’s big screen
Probably the best ever use of a big screen.
Microsoft’s Bing search engine shows child pornography, report claims
The tech giant removed illegal content after researchers were able to find sexual photos of minors.
Expert warns of using artificial intelligence as a ‘buzzword’ as CES closes
AI has been a prominent theme at the tech trade show, but analysts have warned of firms using it as a buzzword rather than an innovation.
Facebook launches UK fact-checking initiative to combat fake news
The world’s biggest social network has partnered with charity Full Fact to review material but not remove it from the platform.
AI reads teenager’s emoji-filled text out loud in hilarious viral video
‘That’s some A+ parent trolling right there.’
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