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19 Feb Instagram influencers pranking the internet:

Posted at 16:42h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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An Instagram influencer has faked a holiday to Bali to show followers not to believe everything they see on social media. But how does it compare to these other epic social media pranks? Source: BBC Technology News...

19 Feb TikTok 'family safety mode' gives parents some app control

Posted at 16:09h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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A new mode links parents' TikTok accounts to their child's, and gives control over some features. Source: BBC Technology News...

19 Feb EU plans new rules for AI but experts seek more detail

Posted at 15:35h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Campaigners had hoped details of a crackdown on facial recognition would be published. Source: BBC Technology News...

19 Feb BT account scammers jailed for £358k fraud

Posted at 12:44h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The group infiltrated more than 2,000 BT customer accounts and used the details to buy luxury goods. Source: BBC Technology News...

19 Feb Facebook expresses 'deep concern' after Singapore orders page block

Posted at 08:46h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Facebook said it was "legally compelled" to block access to a page under new "fake news" laws. Source: BBC Technology News...

19 Feb Uber closes LA office and outsources to Manila

Posted at 08:00h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The ride-hailing firm will close its downtown LA customer support office to focus on larger centres. Source: BBC Technology News...

19 Feb Guernsey Victorian shop manager quits over adding barcodes

Posted at 03:42h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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When asked to modernise and have barcodes on stock of sweets Elizabeth Lihou said "I couldn't do it". Source: BBC Technology News...

19 Feb Ring doorbell makes two-factor verification mandatory

Posted at 01:59h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Amazon's video doorbell system has faced criticism for not having more robust security for users. Source: BBC Technology News...

19 Feb Should your email say if you're he, she or they?

Posted at 00:11h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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Firms are encouraging staff to make sharing which personal pronouns they use an everyday practice. Source: BBC Technology News...

18 Feb North Carolina Facebook page labelled fake news

Posted at 17:30h in Uncategorised by Leanne

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The North Carolina Breaking News page accumulated more than 50,000 followers in less than a month. Source: BBC Technology News...