Tech

Plans Drawn Up For World's Tallest Wooden Skyscraper

The 70-storey tower would be 90% wood and have trees and other foliage on every level. Read more

Councils 'unprepared' For Cyber-attacks, Report Says

More than 25% of local authorities had computer systems breached from 2013-17, campaigners say. Read more

Dark Web Paedophile Matthew Falder Jailed For 32 Years

Matthew Falder blackmailed victims into sending sexual images that he then shared on the dark web. Read more

Probe After 'drone Made Helicopter Crash'

Investigations are launched after a helicopter reportedly crashed after swerving to avoid a consumer drone. Read more

Facebook To Seek Verification By Post For Election Ads

People wishing to take out ads naming political candidates will be sent a verification code in the post. Read more

Russia-Trump Inquiry: Russians Charged Over US 2016 Election Tampering

The named Russians are indicted along with three Russian companies by special counsel Robert Mueller. Read more

Facebook Told To Stop Tracking In Belgium

Facebook is ordered to stop tracking people without consent, by a court in Belgium. Read more

Call For Women-only Uber Pools For London

Customers should be allowed to "choose who they share vehicles with", says Transport for London. Read more

Patient's Chest Rebuilt With 3D Print After Tumour Surgery

Peter Maggs' chest wall was rebuilt using the technology after a large tumour was removed. Read more

Instagram Submits To Russia Censor's Demands

Service blocks access to corruption claim-related posts despite YouTube failing to meet similar demand. Read more

'Phenomenal' Robot Surgery Speeds Up Man's Recovery

Owen Veldhuizen says the surgery, which saw a robot used to operate on his heart, was "phenomenal". Read more

'Anti-Clinton' Wikileaks Chat Leaked

Leaked copies of a private chat suggest Wikileaks wanted a Republican candidate to become president. Read more

Social Networks 'too Slow' On Rights Changes

The European Commission wants Facebook, Google and Twitter to do more to protect consumer rights. Read more

Blade Runner 2049: How We Recreated A Character

The filmmakers wanted one of the characters to appear in the new film looking as they did in 1982. Read more

Apple's HomePod Speakers Leave White Marks On Wood

The tech firm has said owners may have to re-oil surfaces if the ring marks do not fade. Read more