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23 Apr Amazon Echo trial to help elderly and disabled people

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As many councils struggle with budget issues to deliver services such as social care, new technology is being used in one trial area. Source: BBC Technology News...

23 Apr Iran's banks banned from dealing in crypto-currencies

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Iran bans its banks from using Bitcoin, amid money-laundering concerns. Source: BBC Technology News...

22 Apr Jeremy Hunt threatens social media with new child-protection laws

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The health secretary wants action from the sites on underage use, bullying, and screen-time limits. Source: BBC Technology News...

21 Apr HQ Trivia: The free app giving away thousands of pounds

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How does a free app with no adverts go about becoming a success with Hollywood actors whilst giving away thousands in cash? Source: BBC Technology News...

20 Apr Russia's Telegram ban 'failing'

Posted at 19:38h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The messaging app is working around attempts to block it by authorities. Source: BBC Technology News...

20 Apr GDPR: Are you ready for the EU's huge data privacy shake-up?

Posted at 17:55h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Organisations have just seven weeks to prepare for a major shake-up to EU data privacy laws. Source: BBC Technology News...

20 Apr Ofcom seeks to scrap local TV roll-out

Posted at 15:09h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The media regulator says launching more local TV stations in the UK is not viable. Source: BBC Technology News...

20 Apr German supreme court rejects ad-block challenge

Posted at 13:19h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Publishing giant Axel Springer has lost a long-running case seeking to limit the use of Adblock Plus. Source: BBC Technology News...

20 Apr Facebook removes 'gay sex for rent' posts

Posted at 12:13h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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An investigation found groups offering free accommodation for young men in exchange for sex. Source: BBC Technology News...

20 Apr Google's SMS replacement ready to launch

Posted at 11:34h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Android phones are beginning to receive Google's feature-rich new service called Chat. Source: BBC Technology News...