Copyright law could put end to net memes

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Copyright law could put end to net memes

Digital rights group warns that proposed changes to copyright laws in Europe could signal "end of internet".

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Fortnite player first to reach elusive game island

A YouTuber has shown how a glitch in Fortnite let him return to the game's 'spawn island'.

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The 360 degree phone camera 'revolution'

BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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New Chips From AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm Make PCs Exciting Again

All-day battery. Universal connectivity. A 32-core monster CPU. PCs are about to transform, and it's about time.

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Amazon Fire TV Cube: Details, Price, Release Date

Alexa knows: it's hip to be square.

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Dark Screen Mode Among New macOS Mojave Highlights

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Dark Screen Mode Among New macOS Mojave Highlights

Apple on Monday gave the world a peek at macOS Mojave, the next version of its operating system for Macintosh laptop and desktop computers. The preview took place at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. Mojave has a mix of new features that add to its good looks and utility as a productivity tool. Among its highlights is a new Dark Mode -- a darkened color scheme designed to make content pop on the desktop while controls blend into the background.

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WWDC 2018: Tech Addiction and the Paradox of Apple's 'Screen Time' Tools

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WWDC 2018: Tech Addiction and the Paradox of Apple's 'Screen Time' Tools

Apple, like much of Silicon Valley, wants to cure the disease it caused. But it could go further.

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Apple Unveils New Siri Customization Tools at WWDC

The next version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 12, will include a new feature that allows you to customize the way Siri works with applications on phones and tablets. The announcement was one of the highlights at the kickoff of Apple's WWDC on Monday. Called "Siri Shortcuts," the feature lets a user define a phrase that will trigger a set of actions by the apps on a device. For example, you could say, "Game Time" to get a team schedule from TeamSnap, or "Groceries" to fulfill a standing grocery order from a grocery app.

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Dangerous waters

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Dangerous waters

In a warming world, extreme weather and natural disasters are on the rise. Can tech help us prepare?

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Avoiding Career Death by Twitter

The most popular show on ABC was canceled last week because the star of the show, Roseanne Barr -- known for saying and writing stuff that would get most of us fired -- did exactly what she was known for doing and got fired. ABC now looks like it is run by idiots because, really, who didn't see this coming? The network now has to explain to its licensees why they no longer will be able to get the ad revenue that otherwise would have been coming to them. This outcome is one that could have been prevented relatively easily.

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WWDC 2018: The Best Part About Apple's Keynote Is What Wasn't There

Taking a pause to work on stability is exactly the right move for iOS 12 and macOS Mojave.

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WWDC 2018 Liveblog: News and Updates From Apple's Keynote

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WWDC 2018 Liveblog: News and Updates From Apple's Keynote

Join us for live coverage of Apple's WWDC 2018 keynote at 9 am PDT on Monday, June 4.

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Tomorrow's Cities: How Barcelona shushed noise-makers with sensors

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Tomorrow's Cities: How Barcelona shushed noise-makers with sensors

How citizens are taking control of their own cities with low-cost sensors.

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Apple's iOS Restrictions Aren't Helping Tech Addiction

Building "digital wellness" apps for iOS is a lot harder than it is on Android.

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Teens Falling Away From Facebook

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Teens Falling Away From Facebook

Ninety-five percent of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45 percent of teens are almost constantly online -- but younger Internet users do not connect on Facebook as much as their older peers do, suggests a new Pew Research Center study. Although Facebook dominated social media across all age groups over the past decade, it has taken a backseat to YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat among today's teens. Facebook is still used by more than half of all teens aged 13 to 17, the survey results indicate.

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Highly Sensitive Encrypted Email at Risk of Exposure

A newfound flaw in email clients that use PGP and S/MIME to encrypt messages can be exploited to expose the plain text of the missives, according to a new paper. By injecting malicious snippets of text into encrypted messages, attackers can use the flaw to make the email client exfiltrate decrypted copies of the emails, explained the authors, a team of researchers from three European universities. Malicious action is triggered as soon as a recipient opens a single crafted email from an attacker, they wrote.

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Google 'to end' Pentagon Artificial Intelligence project

Employees have quit over Project Maven, aimed at improving the precision of US drone strikes.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Trying to Get Pregnant? There's a Gadget for That

This week, Arielle Pardes charts Silicon Valley's growing fascination with technology for enabling women to track their fertility.

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Google explains 'weird' 1975 text message bug

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Google explains 'weird' 1975 text message bug

Typing specific search terms into the Google app displayed a list of recent text messages.

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The Moment: How your reaction changes this film’s plot

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The Moment: How your reaction changes this film’s plot

A headset monitors the viewer's brain activity and alters the story accordingly.

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How to Preorder the Nintendo NES Classic Mini (And Make Sure You Get One)

Nintendo's tiny console is coming back, and here's how to get one on lock early.

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HomePod Gets Multi-Room Audio Chops With iOS 11.4

Apple has released iOS 11.4, the latest version of its mobile operating system, with some beefed-up features for its HomePod wireless smart speaker. The update allows users to create a stereo pair with two HomePods. It also supports multiroom streaming through AirPlay 2 connections. Music can be played in every room with a HomePod. It can be the same music in every room, or music can be tailored for each room. AirPlay can be controlled through iOS apps or the iOS Control Center, or through Apple's digital assistant, Siri.

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Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch

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Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch

A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console.

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Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

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Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.

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For the Best and Smartest Audio, Stick With Apple or Google

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For the Best and Smartest Audio, Stick With Apple or Google

Alexa’s fine, but if you want superior audio with your AI, try one of these chatty speakers.

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Boost Your Nintendo Switch Experience With These Accessories

A rich ecosystem of Switch add-ons makes Nintendo’s compact console even more fun.

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YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers.

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Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts.

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Battlefield V May Give Players a More Realistic View of WWII

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Battlefield V May Give Players a More Realistic View of WWII

The popular first-person shooter video game franchise Battlefield, which made its debut almost 16 years ago, will return to its World War II roots this summer. Battlefield V was unveiled this week in an online presentation hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, who sat down with the game's development team and discussed what gamers can expect when the title arrives this fall. One surprise is that with Battlefield V, publisher Electronic Arts will not use its "premium pass" release structure for downloadable content.

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Dota 2: UK major tournament to 'inspire' fans

Organisers say they hope hosting the event in Birmingham will drive more UK players to compete.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: The Very Human Element of Self-Driving Cars

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Gadget Lab Podcast: The Very Human Element of Self-Driving Cars

WIRED’s Alex Davies and Aarian Marshall join this week’s Gadget Lab podcast to talk all things transportation–and yes, that includes Elon Musk.

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Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

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Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law.

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Uber to open Paris lab for flying taxis

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Uber to open Paris lab for flying taxis

Ride-hailing firm wants to create a sky-based taxi service and is investing in France to make it happen.

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GDPR quiz: How will data privacy law affect you?

Test your knowledge of how the EU's data protection law could affect you.

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35 Best Memorial Day Sales (2018): Laptops, TVs, Appliances

Summer has begun, and so have a lot of 2018 Memorial Day sales on TVs, laptops, robovacs, appliances, and more.

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Europe's New Data Protections Will Affect You Too. Here's How.

Yes, they mainly affect those who live inside the EU. But non-Europeans should pay attention too.

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Bell Labs' Gadget Communicates Human Emotions Through Touch

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Bell Labs' Gadget Communicates Human Emotions Through Touch

Thanks to some innovations at Bell Labs, you’ll soon be able to express your heart through your sleeve.

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Sony takes controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing

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Sony takes controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing

The deal gives the Japanese firm more than two million songs by artists including Queen and Alicia Keys.

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Rhino-Saving Tech Also Could Protect Kids and Borders

Cisco has reduced the poaching of endangered rhinos in Africa by a whopping 96 percent. This success comes at a time when kids appear to be increasingly at risk from rogue school shooters and The United States government seems deadlocked on gun control. Guns kill rhinos as well, but the focus of Cisco's tech is on catching the poachers who kill around 1,000 endangered rhinos a year, rather than on taking away their weapons of choice. Where implemented, the solution has all but eliminated the problem.

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U-turn over Facebook chief's EU meeting

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U-turn over Facebook chief's EU meeting

Mark Zuckerberg agrees to allow his session with European politicians to be broadcast on the web.

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Banking by mobile app 'to overtake online by 2019'

The growth in banking via smartphone apps puts more branches at risk of closure, forecasts suggest.

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Artificial intelligence can be weapon in cancer fight, PM to say

Smart technologies can sift through data to help the NHS spot diseases quicker, the PM is to say.

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New internet laws pledged as social media firms snub talks

Only four of 14 firms invited for talks turned up, culture secretary admits, as he pledges new laws.

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Best Nintendo Switch Deals and Console Bundles (2018)

The best Nintendo Switch console deals and bundle prices. Also the games and essentials you'll want on day one.

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Tomorrow's cities: Park with four seasons under one roof

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Tomorrow's cities: Park with four seasons under one roof

Four seasons park explores need for greener cities and looks at how climate change affects urban spaces.

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Best Weekend Tech Deals: Apple Watch, Neck Massagers, Monitors

Computer monitors, TVs, laptops, desktops, and even the Apple Watch are all on sale this weekend.

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Gadget Lab Podcast: How to Make Bike Commuting Less Daunting

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Gadget Lab Podcast: How to Make Bike Commuting Less Daunting

“Bikes” Calore makes a case for why everyone should bike more–and tells you the gear you need to do it right.

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How to Not Watch the Royal Wedding

You have been invited to virtually attend Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's marriage this weekend. But frankly, you don't give a damn.

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The apps designed to help mental health

New apps and platforms are seen as a way to reach younger people with mental health conditions.

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New Xbox Controller Could Open Whole New World to Gamers With Disabilities

Microsoft has introduced its new Xbox Adaptive Controller, designed specifically for gamers with disabilities. The new hardware can be used for game play with an Xbox One console or Windows 10 PC, and it offers Bluetooth plug-and-play compatibility. It supports Xbox Wireless Controller features such as button remapping, and it connects to external buttons, switches, joysticks and mounts. Microsoft developed the Xbox Adaptive Controller to enable gamers with physical disabilities to customize their respective setups.

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Budget-Friendly Surface Tablet May Horn In on iPad's Turf

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Budget-Friendly Surface Tablet May Horn In on iPad's Turf

Microsoft plans to release a line of Surface tablets priced in the $400 range later this year, according to a report. The tablets are expected to have 10-inch screens and rounded edges, and USB-C connectivity -- a first in Microsoft tablets. They will be about 20 percent lighter than the Surface Pros, and their battery life will be about four hours shy of the 13.5-inch Surface Pro, based on the report. "It's entirely possible that this rumored Surface is the real deal," said Strategy Analytics' Eric Smith.

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Cambridge Analytica starts bankruptcy proceedings in US

The firm at the centre of the Facebook data row has filed legal papers that will see it wound up.

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Bike Commuter Buying Guide: 14 City Cycling Essentials

Even if you’re not a cycling pro, this stuff will help you ride to work like one.

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