Ofcom: Tech firms must do more to protect women online
A study of the UK’s online media habits finds women are more likely to be affected by online abuse.
Source: BBC Tech
French officials told to abandon gaming Anglicisms
Use “jeu video de competition” instead of “e-sports”, language watchdog the Académie Française says.
Source: BBC Tech
Rape victim: It felt like I was being investigated when I reported my assault
Sex assault victims face intrusive “digital strip-searches” with records and phones seized, a report warns.
Source: BBC Tech
Report blasts "manipulative" video game loot boxes
Consumer groups from 18 countries in Europe are calling for governments to clamp down on loot boxes.
Source: BBC Tech
What is Google's new skin tone scale?
Google has introduced a new skin tone scale – what is it and why does it matter?
Source: BBC Tech
How artificial intelligence 'blew up' tennis
Coaches now have powerful tools which can find patterns in play that humans would struggle to see.
Source: BBC Tech
Cinemas now accepting digital ID cards
Young cinemagoers can now prove their age using the Yoti app instead of taking ID documents with them.
Source: BBC Tech
The new airlines betting flying is about to take off
Many carriers went out of business during Covid but several seized a golden opportunity to launch.
Source: BBC Tech
The man turning mud into eco-friendly 'concrete'
Gnanli Landrou has invented a special powder that turns earth into a greener version of concrete
Source: BBC Tech
Twitter fined $150m in US for selling users' data
Federal investigators say the social media company broke rules on giving personal data to advertisers.
Source: BBC Tech