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NHS Covid app sends record number of 'pings'

The alerts ask people to test or self-isolate after contact with someone who had a positive result. https://bbc.in/3EIqaP2

Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021

From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what's made the news in tech this year? https://bbc.in/3Jw1pcr

Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year. https://bbc.in/3zcf3g9

China ride-hailing giant Didi sees losses deepen after crackdown

This month the company announced that it would move its share listing from New York to Hong Kong. https://bbc.in/3pE51S3

Elon Musk rejects claims that his satellites are hogging space

His comments come after China complained to the United Nations about his internet satellite project. https://bbc.in/3eB522K

TikTok moderator sues over 'psychological trauma'

Candie Frazier says her mental health suffered after watching "extreme and graphic" video content. https://bbc.in/3eC1FbI

CES 2022: More firms cancel in-person appearances

The major consumer technology trade show continues to suffer fallout from the spread of Omicron. https://bbc.in/3ewPcpF

Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba

The pop icons' surprise return helped UK vinyl sales top five million for the first time since 1990. https://bbc.in/3sI4z79

Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again. https://bbc.in/343m5bM

Advice issued as drone spooks resting seals

A marine conservation charity is asking drone operators to keep their distance from seals. https://bbc.in/3euVarb

Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN

The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public. https://bbc.in/32Cf5Sn

Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens

BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction. https://bbc.in/3mBAcvs

Storm Arwen: Why power cuts left people unable to phone for help

People with new digital phone lines were unable to call for help during the Storm Arwen power cuts. https://bbc.in/3ygvdVv

Instagram influencer received 'hundreds' of obscene photos

Podcaster Jess Davies is among those who want to see cyber-flashing criminalised. https://bbc.in/3DMZoop

The technology helping keep women safe on the streets

There are plenty of apps which can make women feel safer on a night out. https://bbc.in/3oI5vWF

Four-wheeled robot walks upright and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. https://bbc.in/30ihLUw

Game Awards 2021: It Takes Two wins game of the year

The ceremony also gave glimpses of the new Matrix and Sonic the Hedgehog films. https://bbc.in/3GuDoAr

Meta releases social VR space Horizon Worlds

After more than a year in private test mode, Meta's first foray into connected digital worlds goes live. https://bbc.in/3yflv5D

The country that is Europe's hub for cargo bikes

In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes. https://bbc.in/3DGPJQd

Instagram boss calls for more teen protection

The social media giant's chief urged US lawmakers to create a new governing body. https://bbc.in/3ycyViN

Canadian man charged over ransomware attacks

The 31-year-old is accused of co-ordinating cyber-attacks on businesses and individuals. https://bbc.in/3IvZNPL

Maker of suicide pod plans to sell it in Switzerland

Those offering end-of-life services and legal experts are not convinced. https://bbc.in/3lQ3RjY

Shelby Lynch: TikTok influencer on dispelling disability myths

Shelby Lynch, who has spinal muscular atrophy, answers questions and tackles trolls online. https://bbc.in/3lKLUTS

UK to phase out 2G and 3G by 2033

The UK's five largest mobile networks have agreed to the timeframe, with some aiming to phase out before. https://bbc.in/3DvNpLO

5G in Coverdale: Ancient valley set for telecoms upgrade

A 5G switch-on is set to revolutionise life for those who work in Yorkshire's remote Coverdale. https://bbc.in/3DNOxe1

Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals

Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect over a million computers. https://bbc.in/3lJrnPq

TikTok jumps on online shopping bandwagon

Social media app TikTok is producing its first live shopping and entertainment event in the UK. https://bbc.in/3Ivw75b

Chinese social media giant Weibo's shares fall in Hong Kong debut

Last week, Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi said it will move its listing to Hong Kong from the US. https://bbc.in/3DxJAWw

Ubisoft NFTs, called 'Digits', launch for in-game items

Game maker Ubisoft is launching its in-game NFT system this week. https://bbc.in/3y7fFn0

US watchdog probes Tesla over solar-panel safety

Fire risks were not properly disclosed by the company, a whistleblower alleges. https://bbc.in/3GmpXlR

Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech

The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar. https://bbc.in/3GhzISo

Uber prices could rise 20% after UK ruling

In a move that will affect the whole taxi industry, a judge has ruled Uber must make contracts with its customers. https://bbc.in/3Io8gV1

Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy

Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. https://bbc.in/3Dt0aGX

BitMart: Crypto-exchange loses $150m to hackers

BitMart is the latest in a string of crypto-exchange websites to fall prey to a cyber-attack, https://bbc.in/32XskNz

Online Safety Bill : What to expect

Politicians are due to give their recommendations for the landmark piece of legislation. https://bbc.in/31oexQ1

Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. https://bbc.in/2ZVCo8I

The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. https://bbc.in/31nhwbr

Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. https://bbc.in/3Eq3ILc

Virtual yacht sells for $650,000 and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. https://bbc.in/3okYhb9

Uber to pay $9m in sex-assault report settlement

The ride-hailing firm has resolved a long-standing row with California officials over its records. https://bbc.in/3GcNTZ6

China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong

The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China. https://bbc.in/3oiAgkF

Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut

Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. https://bbc.in/31pOKGy

Virgin Media outage hits UK TV viewers

The company said the problem was caused by a major power outage. https://bbc.in/3IfjjzF

Jack Dorsey’s Square changes its name to Block

Days after Jack Dorsey resigned as chief executive of Twitter, his other company is changing its name. https://bbc.in/3ogWdRp

Government fined £500,000 for New Year honours data breach

The addresses of more than 1,000 people, including Sir Elton John and Gabby Logan, were shared online. https://bbc.in/3lwomlI

Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert

It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. https://bbc.in/3EmigM0

Scientists claim big advance in using DNA to store data

Scientists say they have made a major step forward in storing information in molecules of DNA. https://bbc.in/32SJewY

Twitch unleashes AI tool to spot banned users

Twitch's suspicious-user detection system uses machine learning to spot those trying to evade bans. https://bbc.in/3De9q1B

Why Mars-bound astronauts may go to Iceland first

With a similar landscape to other worlds, it could aid research into extra-terrestrial missions. https://bbc.in/3lpr2S9

UK's fastest broadband found in Swansea street

Residents can, according to website Uswitch.com, download a two-hour film in 47 seconds. https://bbc.in/3rrB3SG