'Frequent flyer points put at risk by website flaws'
Airline booking systems lack checks that would stop attackers changing details or stealing bonus points, warn experts.
Source: BBC Tech
South Korea fines Qualcomm $854m in competition probe
US chipmaker Qualcomm is fined a record $854m for allegedly violating competition laws in South Korea.
Source: BBC Tech
Murder detectives sought Amazon Echo data
Officers investigating a murder in Arkansas obtain data from an Echo speaker despite Amazon’s refusal to help.
Source: BBC Tech
Clash of Clans mobile game 'blocked' in Iran
The Clash of Clans mobile game could soon be restricted in Iran.
Source: BBC Tech
Robocop designer's real world robot
A giant robot designed by scientists in South Korea has taken its first steps.
Source: BBC Tech
Facebook Safety Check creates false alarm in Bangkok
Facebook Safety Check tool falsely alerts users in Bangkok to an explosion.
Source: BBC Tech
'People are smart'
Google’s Europe boss says the company has a role to play in removing hateful content from the internet
Source: BBC Tech
Why I want my home to watch me
Simon Daykin decided to bypass the technology giants and create his own smart home.
Source: BBC Tech
Game of Thrones was the most pirated show for the fifth year in a row in 2016
Around 350,000 people actively shared The Winds of Winter episode right after the Game of Thrones series six finale earlier this year.
Source: BBC Tech
Sony Music sorry after hoax 'Britney Spears dead' tweet
Sony Music apologises to Britney Spears after an official Twitter account says the pop star is dead.
Source: BBC Tech