YouTube bans comments on all videos of children
The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments.
Source: BBC Tech
'Useless slimming pills face fake Amazon reviews' fine
A company that sold “ineffective” fat-fighting herbal supplements is facing a $12.8m (£9.6m) fine.
Source: BBC Tech
Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns
Customers suffer during regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.
Source: BBC Tech
Google must provide details on Nest microphone error
Three US senators write to Google, asking questions about the hidden microphone in Nest devices.
Source: BBC Tech
Broadband speed must be revealed to customers
Regulator Ofcom says providers must offer “clear, honest” information to consumers.
Source: BBC Tech
Could 5G and mixed reality transform the catwalk?
A mixed reality fashion show including computer animated skulls, tigers and lightning has taken place.
Source: BBC Tech
Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax
The ghoulish meme known as “momo” is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say.
Source: BBC Tech
Pokemon: Nintendo announces two new games, Sword and Shield, for the Switch
This is the first ‘real’ Pokemon game to appear on consoles, following successful titles on handheld and mobile.
Source: BBC Tech
The phone-makers bringing buttons back
Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens.
Source: BBC Tech
Iris-scanning phone pitched at refugees
UK firm IrisGuard hopes to help refugees access banking and services with its device.
Source: BBC Tech