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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts welcomed to the space station

Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have floated into the International Space Station. https://bbc.in/2BkuR6S

SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with ISS

Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit. https://bbc.in/2zMNpw4

Supernatural: The next-generation keep-fit coach?

Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze? https://bbc.in/2ZRhWU1

SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station

Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station. https://bbc.in/3gGgbir

Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken attempt launch for second time

The historic mission to the ISS is the first crewed outing from American soil in nine years. https://bbc.in/3ewMwGH

'Hackers burned my hand with computer virus'

Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack. https://bbc.in/2XM7ZVv

Glastonbury Council plays down link to 'anti-5G' device

Glastonbury report insists recommendation of 5GBioShield came from committee member - not council. https://bbc.in/2ZLEW73

A Raspberry Pi robot with emotions and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories. https://bbc.in/3eBSSVr

Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing'

Isabella Ong, 24, cannot visit her grandfather's grave because of coronavirus, so she found another way to honour him. https://bbc.in/2TPDuwt

Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'

The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time. https://bbc.in/2XaPYRB

Video streaming: Lockdown sees fifth of UK homes sign deals

Britons turned to Disney+ in droves, data suggests, but Apple TV has struggled to engage viewers. https://bbc.in/3cd3lF0

Xbox's new family safety app is being previewed

Newsbeat gets a first look at Xbox's latest safety innovation https://bbc.in/2yDD2u1

Sky Q kicks off HDR support starting with on-demand nature shows

The broadcaster’s new HDR experience will be available to Sky Q customers with certain set-top boxes. https://bbc.in/2A9H4uC

Facebook shareholders try to block encryption plan

A groups of investors is concerned the social network could become a haven for child exploitation. https://bbc.in/3cbJ8j6

Coronavirus: First Google/Apple-based contact-tracing app launched

A Swiss contact-tracing app gains a limited release but may be overtaken by a Latvian effort. https://bbc.in/36wW7dK

Drone to deliver masks to Scottish island

During a two-week trial, the unmanned aircraft will deliver supplies to the Isle of Mull. https://bbc.in/36Cx9Kc

Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?

Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban. https://bbc.in/2ZFpfOz

Coronavirus: Derby 5G phone mast set on fire

Attacks on 5G masts have been fuelled by a conspiracy theory wrongly linking 5G and coronavirus. https://bbc.in/2TBuavY

Could coronavirus kickstart more accessible tech?

Video calling has risen during the pandemic but for some disabled people it also brought challenges. https://bbc.in/2LVMLij

Fresh UK review into Huawei role in 5G networks

The National Cyber Security Centre involvement follows new US sanctions on Chinese telecoms giant. https://bbc.in/3d32g3K

Coronavirus: Could these social distancing hacks make it to market?

People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing. https://bbc.in/36qNYHP

Coronavirus: The 3D artists helping fashion through Covid-19

British artist Harriet Davey is among the CGI artists creating virtual models for fashion shows. https://bbc.in/3gm2iWO

Christopher Nolan trailer launched inside Fortnite

Christopher Nolan's time-bending action espionage film was launched on the video game Fortnite. https://bbc.in/3cXQ5p0

Son 'kills father' during Zoom video chat in New York state

Several chat participants witness the stabbing of a Long Island man by his son, police say. https://bbc.in/2TyKA8q

Drones help to plant seedpods and other tech news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories. https://bbc.in/2LSX9Hv

Coronavirus: MPs demand answers on misinformation

MPs want senior executives of Google, Facebook and Twitter to face questions on misinformation. https://bbc.in/36o0dEQ

What's it like using the Covid-19 contact tracing app?

Isle of Wight resident Megan Mackney describes using the Covid-19 contact tracing app. https://bbc.in/3ea5JxL

Coronavirus: Afghan girls make ventilators out of car parts

The award-winning schoolgirl team is racing against time to help coronavirus patients. https://bbc.in/36thP2s

Amazon releases its first big budget video game

Amazon Game Studios hopes its new game Crucible can compete with Overwatch and Fortnite. https://bbc.in/3g9sRhH

Why Joe Rogan's exclusive Spotify deal matters

His popular show, The Joe Rogan Experience, will soon be removed from all other platforms. https://bbc.in/2Tkw0l1

Mental Health Awareness: Keeping your screen time healthy

There's no escaping screens, but here's how to steal some time back from them. https://bbc.in/3e94miX

EasyJet admits data of nine million hacked

The attack was "sophisticated" the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed. https://bbc.in/2Zm7Pqg

How an unofficial Club Penguin game turned toxic

Disney orders unauthorised copies of its game to close after the BBC exposes their misuse. https://bbc.in/3bOAc2T

My Little Pony-inspired game headlines tournament

It does not actually feature ponies, but instead an alpaca, deer, sheep, dragon, cow and unicorn. https://bbc.in/3cIMyuy

Dark web scammers exploit Covid-19 fear and doubt

From miracle cures to co-ordinated hacking the dark web is a hive of coronavirus scamming. https://bbc.in/2z8mCtG

Coronavirus: Uber announces drastic cuts to secure its future

Uber announces drastic action to scale back its business as its losses balloon amid pandemic lockdowns. https://bbc.in/2TgoXtG

Huawei calls US rules 'arbitrary and pernicious'

The Chinese tech giant said it has been "riddled with bullets" since the US placed it on a blacklist. https://bbc.in/2zRIR7a

How live entertainment is evolving online to be a lifeline in lockdown

Creative minds are coming up with new ideas to give us back some of the human connection we've lost. https://bbc.in/3cHWWCW

Coronavirus: UCC fashion students turn to Instagram for graduation show

Students from University Centre Colchester were due to stage a graduation fashion show this month. https://bbc.in/2yWbAYF

Rich List: Inventor Sir James Dyson is UK's richest person

The entrepreneur replaces the Hinduja brothers after increasing his wealth by £3.6bn. https://bbc.in/36asnTU

Coronavirus: Can gaming help stop lockdown loneliness?

Gamers like Millicent say their online adventures are helping them stay connected to friends in lockdown. https://bbc.in/3bKESa5

Universities' move online 'must be done the right way'

Universities have been teaching remotely this term but can the online model work long-term? https://bbc.in/2z4PEdF

Are online volunteers taking work from hard-up freelancers?

Furloughed workers are offering their skills for free, but some freelancers are taking issue with the trend. https://bbc.in/363kwYg

US targets Huawei with tighter chip export rules

The action is its latest against the Chinese tech giant, which the US says is a national security threat. https://bbc.in/2Wy3TAJ

Facebook to build internet cable 'circumference of Earth'

The cable will wrap around Africa bringing faster internet access to the continent. https://bbc.in/369WECo

US church sues after bible study 'Zoombombed' by child abuse

A hacker took over worshippers' computers and played 'sickening' images of child abuse, the suit says. https://bbc.in/2Ls0pJK

Coronavirus: Amazon to make face shields and sell at cost

The online retailer will sell protective equipment without making a profit in the United States. https://bbc.in/2LuXZdy

Coronavirus: False claims viewed by millions on YouTube

About one in four most-viewed coronavirus videos on YouTube contain false claims, research suggests. https://bbc.in/2Z1hCSg

UK average broadband speeds up despite lockdown wobble

Ofcom's latest broadband report shows speeds are up in the past year, despite a slight lockdown dip. https://bbc.in/3fMhbRE

Angela Merkel says she is 'pained' by Russian hacking

Germany's chancellor confirms she was targeted by hackers said to be Russian military intelligence. https://bbc.in/2ySUzOU