Tech

Ransomware Added To Oxford Dictionary

Mansplaining, ransomware and Mumsnet acronyms are among the latest words to be included. Read more

Facebook 'no Place' For Young Children

More than 100 child health experts are urging Facebook to withdraw an app aimed at under-13s. Read more

Microsoft Disables 'buggy' Intel Patch

An update for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 disables a flawed patch issued by Intel. Read more

ColorFab: 3D Printer Can Change Colour Of Objects

MIT is making a new kind of 3D printer that can change the colour of the objects you print. Read more

Fines Up To £17m Launched For Firms With Poor Cyber-security

Companies in the UK that fail to protect themselves effectively from hackers could be fined up to £17m. Read more

YouTube Caught Out By Coin-mining Adverts

The ads used visitors' computers to generate valuable crypto-coins for a cyber-scam. Read more

Children Could Get Online Grooming 'alerts' - NSPCC

Existing technology can be used to flag grooming behaviour to children and moderators, the NSPCC says. Read more

Google's Pestering Ads Get 'mute' Button

People will be able to hide ads that encourage them to buy products from sites they have previously visited. Read more

YouTube Controversies 'ruin Positive Posts'

YouTube stars are calling for more focus on the positive messages shared by vloggers after the Logan Paul controversy. Read more

Knife-threatening App Banned By Google

An app aimed at children with a chilling voiceover has been banned by Google. Read more

UK PM Seeks 'safe And Ethical' Artificial Intelligence

Theresa May says she wants the UK to lead efforts to make AI safe in a speech at Davos. Read more

Tesla And GM Self-drive Cars Involved In Road Collisions

A Tesla Model S and a GM Chevy Bolt are involved in separate collisions on California's roads. Read more

Revenge Porn

More cases of revenge porn are reported in the UK every year but what can be done if it happens to you? Read more

Robot Bartender: The Bar Where Machines Mix Drinks

You can order a cocktail and a pair of robot arms will mix it for you while you wait. Read more

The Mystery Of The Cars Abandoned In A Robot Car Park

Several vehicles from the 1990s were discovered during work to dismantle Edinburgh's "car park of the future". Read more