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Huawei Mate X2 folding phone unveiled despite chip supply worries
The firm claims the edge against rival Samsung, but faces a dwindling stockpile of smartphone chips.
Entire school board resigns after accidental public livestream
Board apologises for comments after realising the criticism of parents was being live-streamed.
WhatsApp to switch off messages for all who reject new terms
The company lays out what will happen to users who do not accept its updated conditions.
What a stem cell ‘reboot’ technique could mean for us?
Bit.bio is working on a method to produce any type of cell in industrial quantities.
Bitcoin keeps climbing after Tesla backing
Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year.
The video call apps linking home workers with strangers
A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls.
Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?
Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.
Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach
The company says its logins were hacked but it does not believe children or staff were spied on.
Facial recognition technology meant mum saw dying son
The technology halves the time it takes police to identify someone - but does it harm human rights?
Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder
She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months.
Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?
The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation.
Hawk-Eye Live could replace Wimbledon line judges and other news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
Clubhouse downloads double in two weeks, analytics firm says
App Annie says downloads of the audio app went up from 3.5m to 8.1m in 16 days this month.
WhatsApp to go ahead with changes despite backlash
The messaging app is making a second attempt to convince users to accept its new privacy policy.
Uber drivers are workers not self employed, Supreme Court rules
Long running court battle ends with ruling ride hailing app drivers are workers not self-employed.
Black Country: Facebook targeted 'faggots and peas' chat
It has apologised to a history group after saying the Black Country dish violated its standards.
Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall
The Chinese telecoms giant is also pivoting into coal mining technology amid US sanctions on its phones.
UK to launch 'high risk' science agency
The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.
The search widens for hot rocks that provide power
Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy.
'Smart' face masks promise high-tech protection
BBC Click's Lara Lewington puts some "smart" face masks to the test.