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Hidden 'shame' of elderly scam victims

Many older victims of fraud are too embarrassed to tell anyone that they have been cheated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6oPrJ

Adapt or die

Carlos Ghosn says traditional car companies face many challenges in an era of automation and electrification. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IHblPU

Hi-tech dreamcatcher defeats sleep amnesia

The device designed to capture your dreams and offer more creative waking lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MCg33M

Electric car buyers claim they were misled by Nissan

Nissan is accused of exaggerating the benefits of its latest Leaf electric car model. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kxj30F

AI to help tackle fake news in Mexican election

The smart software will help media groups debunk fake news and respond to reports of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9tWrr

Floating robot Cimon sent to International Space Station

The ball-shaped robot that can move around in zero gravity blasts off to the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KBqDed

Fake bookings hit Singapore's Ryde Technologies

Ryde Technologies says 2,000 "phantom bookings" have cost its drivers thousands of dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IAYoXC

Tesco trials shopping without tills

The retailer is testing whether shoppers can buy products using an app, rather than visiting a till. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ySumz1

Legal bid to throw out US sex trafficking law

The US law is hitting the people it was supposed to protect, argue digital rights campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KxBrKe

Fortnite: A fortnight in my 40s in Battle Royale

A lapsed gamer is challenged to spend a fortnight playing Fortnite to understand its appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Myy5nq

Ticketmaster 'warned of hack attack in April by Monzo'

Digital bank Monzo claims it warned Ticketmaster that data had been compromised three months ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ICBBuC

Elon Musk accused of stealing farting unicorn image

Technology entrepreneur engages in a fresh Twitter argument over pottery of a mythical animal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ySaDje

Fortnite Playground mode quickly taken offline

The new mode, called Playground, let players practise their skills in the popular video game Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kth6lV

Facebook and Google use 'dark patterns' around privacy settings, report says

Consumer watchdog the Norwegian Consumer Council says the firms give users "an illusion of control". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IzLCZP

Amazon deal shakes healthcare sector

Shares in healthcare companies slide as the online retail giant expands into the sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ySWK4m

'Dancing baby' YouTube copyright case settled after 11 years

The clip of baby Holden, now aged 12, has been viewed more than 1.9 million times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lGwQHi

Karamo Brown: Queer Eye host urges Netflix subtitle change

Users on social media complain the streaming service is editing and censoring speech in captions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tzYkDc

Get me out of here!

How instant feedback software and AI bots could make meetings more interesting and productive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MxrREq

AI India

India's vast engineering workforce and burgeoning start-up scene are among the advantages it enjoys. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yM89Tp

Dr Dre hit with $25m bill for Beats headphones

The rapper and his business partner Jimmy Iovine lose a case over headphone royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ICczMa