Tech

Websites Hacked To Mint Crypto-cash

Hundreds of websites are harbouring malicious code that uses visitors' computers to generate digital cash, suggests a re... Read more

100 Women: Five Things I Learned As A Woman In Silicon Valley

The BBC's Nuala McGovern reports on smashing the technology glass ceiling in Silicon Valley. Read more

Scam Baiter: Why I Risk Death Threats To Expose Online Cons

A man who runs an online support group says scam victims are not stupid - just unaware of the con. Read more

University Of Cambridge Solar Car Crashes Before Race

The University of Cambridge team's solar-powered Mirage car rolled and crashed during testing. Read more

Internet Speed Guarantees Must Be Realistic, Says Ofcom

New Ofcom rules require ISPs to be realistic about speeds before customers purchase contracts. Read more

Elon Musk Says He Can Rebuild Puerto Rico's Power Grid With Solar

The Tesla founder says he can replace the island territory's destroyed power grid with solar energy. Read more

Asphalt Helps Batteries Charge More Quickly

Batteries that charge to full power in five minutes could be the outcome of US research that uses asphalt. Read more

No More Privacy?

Four experts examine the issue of information security in an online world. Read more

Out Of Control

Carmakers are increasingly sending vehicle software updates wirelessly, but how risky is this? Read more

Rate Cuts Considered To Boost Mobile Network Coverage

Phone companies could have business rates reduced to encourage them to improve their networks. Read more

Russian Soldiers Face Ban On Selfies And Blog Posts

The security crackdown follows revealing posts from soldiers in Ukraine and Syria. Read more

Teens 'rebelling Against Social Media', Say Headteachers

Two-thirds of young people would not mind if social media had never been invented, survey suggests. Read more

Instagram Polls Expose Voters' 'embarrassing' Choices

The photo app has been criticised after adding a feature that reveals how people voted in polls. Read more

Drink-drive Rules 'need Updating For Autonomous Car Era'

Australia mulls changes in the law to exempt autonomous vehicle passengers from drink-drive laws. Read more

Google Pixel 2 Phones Take Portrait-mode Selfies

They take portrait-mode photos with both front and rear cameras and summon Assistant with a squeeze. Read more