Ukraine war scams: Cybercriminals stole my identity
Scammers have been profiting from the war in Ukraine by spreading emotional appeals across the internet and stealing identities. Global Disinformation Reporter Hannah Gelbart investigates their emotionally...
Researchers in Hong Kong create ‘soft robot’ made of magnetic slime
Researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong have created a "soft robot" made of slime containing magnetic particles, which can be manipulated using external magnets. The...
The handshake in space that brought hope to the world
Despite their long-standing differences during the Cold War, in 1975 the US and USSR embarked on a joint mission into space.The aim of the operation was to...
Intimate image abuse: His confession protected him
After receiving an anonymous tip-off on Facebook, Georgie discovered that intimate photos of her were being shared online. She remembered who had taken the photos - and...
Why won’t Telegram take down my naked photos?
A BBC investigation has found women’s nude photos shared on the social media app Telegram without their consent on a massive scale.In the split second Sara found...
Birmingham 2022: Esports to be included as pilot event at Commonwealth Games
Esports are to be included as a pilot event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships will have separate branding, medals and...
Inside Kazakhstan’s giant crypto-mine – BBC News
Last year Kazakhstan became the second biggest crypto-currency mining country in the world, thanks partly to a vast mine containing 50,000 computers in the desert near the...
5G phones: How serious is the threat to US flights?
By Theo LeggettBusiness correspondent, BBC NewsImage source, .US mobile networks AT&T and Verizon have agreed to postpone the expansion of their 5G service at some airports.The service...
Call of Duty to stay on Playstation, says Microsoft
Call of Duty is to remain on Playstation, Microsoft bosses have said, after news that the tech giant is to buy games company Activision Blizzard.
The deal worth...
Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021
By Jane WakefieldTechnology reporter Published31 December 20212021 introduced us to tech terms including Metaverse and NFT (non-fungible token).Facebook took a dramatic new direction, heading off into virtual...