Tech

Instagram Urged To Act On Sloth Selfies

The photo-based social network needs to do more to prevent cruel selfies, an animal charity says. Read more

Tech Giants Sorry For False News About Las Vegas Gunman

Google and Facebook struggled to prevent libellous information from being circulated online. Read more

Russian-bought Facebook Ads 'seen By 10 Million In US'

Most adverts focused on "divisive" issues like immigration and gun rights, the company said. Read more

Fresh Twist In Facebook Data Transfer Row

The European Court of Justice will now investigate whether Facebook's data transfers are legal or not. Read more

Companies Face 50m Euro Fines In Germany For Hate Speech

Critics have said that the law may lead to accidental censorship. Read more

Microsoft Axes Groove Music Service

The company's latest attempt to rival Spotify and Apple's iTunes will close in December. Read more

Close Call

5G broadband could be 10 times as fast as 4G and underpin many new technologies of the future. Read more

Nissan's Sweat-sensing Car Seat Signals Dehydration

The prototype design could save road accidents caused by dehydration, the firm suggests. Read more

Google And Apple Report Jump In Requests For User Data

Apple also reports a 62% jump in the number of accounts requested. Read more

Facebook Set To Hand Over Russia-bought Ads

The tech giant will hand over more than 3,000 adverts bought during the US election to investigators. Read more

Tesla: World's Biggest Battery Half-built

Tesla said it would build the battery in 100 days or South Australia would not have to pay for it. Read more

Quick Thinking

Humans still have the upper hand over computers in an argument. For the moment. Read more

Bloodhound Supersonic Car Fires Up Eurofighter Engine

The British-led project to build a 1,000mph car reaches a key milestone in its development. Read more

Apple Macs And PCs At Risk From Boot Bug

Out-of-date software that helps computers start could aid "sophisticated" attacks, warns security firm. Read more

Social Media Warned To Crack Down On Hate Speech

The European Commission urges tech firms to invest more to flag illegal content on social networks. Read more