Tech

Google Reveals Lower-cost Pixel 3a Phones And Nest Hub Max

Pixel 3a phones are about half the cost of earlier models, while firm's smart screen gets a camera. Read more

Microsoft Word AI 'to Improve Writing'

A new tool in Word promises to make writing clearer and more concise. Read more

Social Media Effect 'tiny' In Teenagers, Large Study Finds

Family, friends and school life all have a greater impact on life satisfaction, researchers say. Read more

Young Pop Stars 'get Crucified' By Media Says Portman Director

The director of a new film about a troubled pop singer says the industry is tough on younger stars. Read more

Google Ads Promote Firms Charging Extra For Services

A search for the term "driving licence application" leads to a firm charging £49 for a free change of address. Read more

France Telecom Suicides: Former Bosses Go On Trial

They are accused of "moral harassment" following a spate of suicides among staff in the late 2000s. Read more

YouTuber Austin Jones Gets 10 Year Prison Sentence

The musician had pleaded guilty to enticing underage girls to send him explicit videos and photos. Read more

Lady Latrine: 'Why I Rate Toilets I Visit On Instagram'

Rating them out of 10, Lady Latrine says it is "not about shaming" but "celebrating". Read more

Facebook Bets On Stars In Quest For Sales

The company wants high-profile users to sell goods on its platforms. But will we still buy? Read more

HMRC Forced To Delete Five Million Voice Files

The UK's tax authority broke a privacy law and is told to delete recordings of taxpayers' voices. Read more

Russia Tightens Grip On Its National Net

What people do online will come under closer government scrutiny as the law is passed in Russia. Read more

German Arrests As Police Attack Dark Web Drugs Market

Police in Europe and the US raid a huge dark web marketplace for drugs and stolen data. Read more

Life-saving Kidney Delivered By Drone

The US flight required a specially-designed drone which was able to maintain and monitor the organ. Read more

E-voting By Touch-screen Trialled In Local Elections

Voters in Gateshead are being invited to trial a new e-voting system. Read more

Google To 'auto-delete' Web Tracking History

An option to have search and location history deleted after three months will soon be offered. Read more