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08 Aug From meds to medals

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How tech is helping chronically ill people relying on repeat prescriptions for medications. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Aug Netflix's first takeover: a comics firm

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Mark Millar, who set up the company, says it is only the third time a comic book purchase on this scale has ever happened. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Aug Japan's 'golden coder' making games apps aged 82

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Masako Wakamiya took up programming when she retired from her bank clerk job. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Aug Emojis help software spot emotion and sarcasm

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The algorithm learned to recognise sarcasm, allowing it to spot hate speech faster than humans. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Aug Bitcoin soars to record high value

Posted at 12:50h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The virtual currency had never passed $3,000 but reached more than $3,398 after an uncertain time. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Aug Sadiq Khan urges YouTube to remove 'violent gang culture videos'

Posted at 12:22h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The mayor of London says YouTube has refused to remove the videos, first reported in December. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Aug The International: The biggest e-sports event in the world

Posted at 10:38h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Newsbeat talks to players, fans and commentators ahead of the world's richest e-sports tournament. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Aug Google employee anti-diversity memo causes row

Posted at 10:21h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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A male employee argues the lack of women in top jobs is due to biological differences between the sexes. Source: BBC Technology News...

07 Aug UK data protection laws to be overhauled

Posted at 09:58h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Firms will be obliged to delete personal data when people request it. Source: BBC Technology News...

06 Aug Children consuming online time 'like junk food'

Posted at 01:33h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The children's commissioner says parents should do more to stop children bingeing on the internet. Source: BBC Technology News...