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With unemployment soaring, Prineville, Oregon, feared extinction. Then a mysterious email arrived. Read more

Facebook Denies 'listening' To Conversations

An executive was responding to a tweet asking about ads which seem to be linked to real-life conversations. Read more

Facebook To Disclose More On Political Ads

Political advertisers will have to verify their identity and their posts will carry a disclosure. Read more

Three Criticised Over £117 IPhone X Monthly Deal

The mobile phone operator said the two-year contract was for those not wishing to pay an upfront charge. Read more

Artificial Intelligence Smart Enough To Fool Captcha Security Check

Researchers developed an algorithm that imitates how the human brain responds to these visual clues. Read more

Google Addresses Pixel 2 Handset Complaints

The firm has doubled the warranty on its new flagship smartphones following criticisms of the hardware. Read more

YouTuber Adam Blampied Apologises For 'manipulating' Women

Prominent UK video blogger Adam Blampied issues apology for 'manipulating' women into sending him images. Read more

NHS 'could Have Prevented' WannaCry Ransomware Attack

Recommendations which could have stopped the WannaCry ransomware attack were ignored, a report says. Read more

Twitter Bans RT And Sputnik Ads Amid Election Interference Fears

The social media platform will no longer accept adverts from Russia Today or Sputnik. Read more

Expensive 'mistake'

The nation's largest infrastructure project, a broadband network, has drawn complaints and ridicule. Read more

WhatsApp And Facebook To Face EU Data Taskforce

The messaging app has been accused of "non-compliance" with EU laws. Read more

Nazi Forums Closed As Reddit Purges 'violent Content'

The site shuts several forums but experts say extremists may find ways of dodging the new policy. Read more

Dell Web Address Swiped By Third Party

A domain name, used by support software on Dell PCs, was taken over unexpectedly in June. Read more

London's Piccadilly Circus Lights Up Again

The state-of-the-art screen is responsive and allows for aspects such as live video streaming. Read more

Apple Hires Ex-BBC And Channel 4 Executive Jay Hunt

Jay Hunt is expected to help the US tech firm take on digital rivals Netflix and Amazon. Read more