Tech

The Robot That Sorts Out Recycling

The RoCycle system uses pressure sensors to detect an item's size and composition. Read more

Stillbirth Documentary Firm Fined For Maternity Unit Filming

The ICO says patients would have been "distressed" to know they were being filmed for a stillbirth show. Read more

Google Wing Launches First Home Delivery Drone Service

The first commercial home delivery drone service launches in Australia, after years of test flights. Read more

UK Train Passengers Offered Smart Tickets

Stations around the UK are being upgraded so that users can purchase smart, paperless tickets. Read more

'Institutes Of Technology' To Boost Skills Training

The locations of 12 Institutes of Technology - aiming to provide high-quality skills training - are revealed. Read more

Flickr Adds Photo Theft Detection Tools

The photo-sharing site will let subscribers see if people have used their images without permission. Read more

Facebook Sorry For 'disturbing' Disabled Comment

The social network apologised for saying people might find images of disabled people "disturbing". Read more

Lush Quits Social Media In UK

The cosmetics firm is closing several of its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts. Read more

Sony Creates Colossal 16K Screen In Japan

The tech firm is installing a screen that is bigger than a bus in the offices of a cosmetics firm. Read more

Men Accused Of $1m Fake IPhone Scam

Two Chinese men studying at an American university are accused of submitting fraudulent repair claims. Read more

Bitcoin Mining Ban Considered By China's Economic Planner

China's economic planning agency adds Bitcoin creation to a list of activities that may be outlawed. Read more

Huawei Wi-fi Modules Were Pulled From Pakistan CCTV System

BBC Panorama discovered that Huawei was told to remove the kit because of the "potential of misuse". Read more

Woman Faces Dubai Jail Over Facebook 'horse' Insult

Londoner Laleh Shahravesh, 55, could be sentenced to two years in prison over two Facebook posts. Read more

Satellites Used To Protect Endangered Sharks

Earth observation satellites are proving to be valuable tools in protecting rare sharks, say scientists. Read more

Windrush: Home Office Admits Data Breach In Compensation Scheme

The immigration minister says email addresses of individuals and organisations were shared by mistake. Read more