Charity demands action after 5,000 online grooming offences were recorded by police in 18 months.
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Thursday, 28 February 2019
YouTube bans comments on videos of children
The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments.
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'Useless slimming pills face fake Amazon reviews' fine
A company that sold "ineffective" fat-fighting herbal supplements is facing a $12.8m (£9.6m) fine.
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Google must provide details on Nest microphone error
Three US senators write to Google, asking questions about the hidden microphone in Nest devices.
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Broadband speed must be revealed to customers
Regulator Ofcom says providers must offer "clear, honest" information to consumers.
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Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax
The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say.
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Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns
Customers suffer during regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.
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Wednesday, 27 February 2019
Pokemon: Nintendo announces two new games, Sword and Shield, for the Switch
This is the first 'real' Pokemon game to appear on consoles, following successful titles on handheld and mobile.
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Do we want our phone buttons back?
Three devices at MWC are bringing back physical keyboards in preference to touch screens.
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OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly
A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth.
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Iris-scanning phone pitched at refugees
UK firm IrisGuard hopes to help refugees access banking and services with its device.
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Energizer 'thick boi' phone gives 50 days of battery life
Could chunky smartphones be the future for our pocket tech? This huge new handset has tech experts talking.
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Momo challenge: Police advise over 'freaky game'
The "game" on WhatsApp has been accused of encouraging children to self-harm.
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Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market
The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.
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