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Facebook grilled over mental-health impact on kids

Facebook's global head of safety, Antigone Davis, testifies to the US Senate, about child protection. https://bbc.in/3zXljHF

'Google' is most searched word on Bing, Google says

Google tells an EU court the number-one search on its biggest rival is for Google. https://bbc.in/3A0MVeF

Petrol shortage: Waze uses push notifications to track fuel stocks

Waze is using push notifications to ask for data on fuel supplies to notify others. https://bbc.in/3AVK888

Researchers find Apple Pay, Visa contactless hack

An attacker could bypass the iPhone lock screen and make large payments above the contactless limit. https://bbc.in/3CVEG5G

British firm claims quantum-computing breakthrough

Two companies are hoping to move the quantum industry in two different directions. https://bbc.in/3upTkPA

Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels

RT’s German channels were deleted by YouTube for breaching its Covid misinformation policy. https://bbc.in/2Y2Sf4D

Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill

Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks. https://bbc.in/3AUoiBF

CEO Secrets: Don't fire staff for making mistakes

Tech firm CEO Jeff Lawson warns bosses not to make hasty judgements about their employees. https://bbc.in/39PDrbz

Cryptocurrency expert admits aiding North Korea

The US Department of Justice says he "jeopardised the national security of the United States". https://bbc.in/2Y8wgJh

Genshin Impact anniversary: 'Unheard of for a game like this to be so successful'

The Chinese game made a $1 billion in it's first six months from microtransactions. https://bbc.in/3ojOdzl

Robot squash coach could aid player’s performance

With the aid of sensors in the player’s racket, the humanoid gives feedback during training. https://bbc.in/3igy8ql

Ford announces $11.4bn investment in electric vehicle plants

The US carmaker vows to "lead America's shift to electric vehicles" with largest ever factory. https://bbc.in/3CTr4YI

The race to replace persistent chemicals in our homes

Why widely-used PFAS coatings found on objects like frying pans and raincoats are in the spotlight. https://bbc.in/2XWX3bH

Instagram for kids paused after backlash

Facebook delays its child-friendly Instagram version to do more work with concerned parents. https://bbc.in/3EVWQpJ

Mr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors

Can a hamster trading cryptocurrency beat human investors in the stock market? Mr Goxx can. https://bbc.in/3ueb2W2

The self-sustaining house on wheels and other news

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

Chris Pratt, Jack Black to star in new Super Mario Bros movie

Chris Pratt will be playing Mario with Charlie Day as his sibling Luigi. https://bbc.in/3kDuKaF

Spying concerns fuel the market for more secure tech

Revelations about spyware have spurred interest in more secure phones and software. https://bbc.in/3lQDwS9

Apple bans Fortnite from App Store during Epic Games legal battle

The game won't be available on iPhones or other Apple devices until its legal battle with Epic Games ends. https://bbc.in/3o0dYVl

AI cannot be the inventor of a patent, appeals court rules

"Only a person can have rights. A machine cannot," one of the judges wrote. https://bbc.in/39uSIyB

Apple threatened Facebook ban over slavery posts on Instagram

The media giant warned it would take Facebook products out of its App Store. https://bbc.in/3EJy0ZY

'Side-eying Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT

The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction. https://bbc.in/3zyi6ho

Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate

Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation. https://bbc.in/3hYFJtH

Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones

The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models. https://bbc.in/3lRbRQQ

NFT-based fantasy football card firm raises $680m

But some fans question if crypto-assets and football are a good mix. https://bbc.in/3ztKhhv

Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste

Waste from the cryptocurrency process is similar to that from IT equipment somewhere like the Netherlands. https://bbc.in/3nNyrfW

China: Children given daily time limit on Douyin - its version of TikTok

Douyin users aged under 14 will be limited to 40 minutes a day on the platform. https://bbc.in/3zvlnxL

Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?

A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain. https://bbc.in/3nPw8sz

Should schools retain online parents' evenings?

Parents and teachers seem to agree it is the number one innovation worth keeping post-lockdown. https://bbc.in/3lAdKS4

The AI body scanner detecting skin cancer and other news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best tech news stories of the week. https://bbc.in/2XtdSdn

Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos. https://bbc.in/2VNZsUS

The big problem of building waste and how to tackle it

How better technology and regulation could cut the waste generated by the construction industry. https://bbc.in/3AhZNyg

File-sharing crackdowns from lawyers and police

Piracy is once again in the spotlight as rights holders threaten legal action for illegal streaming. https://bbc.in/3Ajl1Ma

Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans

The infiltration threatened the "very foundations of Wikipedia", BBC News is told. https://bbc.in/3zmHQNO

Bitcoin protests in El Salvador against cryptocurrency as legal tender

The demonstrators burn Bitcoin machines, a week after the cryptocurrency became legal tender. https://bbc.in/2XsWqGt

Facebook under fire over secret teen research

It had evidence Instagram was a harmful place for young people - but failed to share its findings. https://bbc.in/3EjLyLz

Canva: Australian online design platform valued at $40bn

The online design platform has become one of the most valuable private firms in the world. https://bbc.in/3ljATaY

TikTok: Social media giant to roll out support for users' mental health

The move comes as Instagram is facing fresh scrutiny over its impact on young people's wellbeing. https://bbc.in/3nwnuPB

Israel-Palestinian Facebook posts need 'bias' review

One of the recommendations from the Facebook Oversight Board after ruling on one such post. https://bbc.in/2Xi4vNI

Apple rushes to block 'zero-click' iPhone spyware

The flaw allows hackers to access devices even if users do not click on a link or file. https://bbc.in/3tGlghz

Why even giant ships can't solve the shipping crisis

A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas. https://bbc.in/3tENwRU

The world's most powerful magnetic field and other news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the week's best technology stories. https://bbc.in/3AaHwmf

Alibaba slides on report of China plans to break up payment app

Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology companies operating in the country. https://bbc.in/3z0vPNG

The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides. https://bbc.in/3Eakqia

Cressida Dick: Tech giants make it impossible to stop terrorists

Pressure on tech firms intensifies as Priti Patel unveils fund for technologies to keep children safe. https://bbc.in/3C4BYKB

Texas passes social media 'de-platforming' law

The US state makes it illegal to ban somebody from social media because of their political views. https://bbc.in/3C1wcJP

Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?

Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson? https://bbc.in/3yZXvlQ

Amazon offers to pay college fees for 750,000 US staff

The online shopping giant says all US frontline workers will be eligible as it fights to attract new employees. https://bbc.in/3ttWzVA

Ray-Ban Stories: Facebook reveals its video camera glasses

Facebook and eyewear brand Ray-Ban have revealed a pair of glasses that contain two cameras. https://bbc.in/3E5EbHJ

The Kenyans who are helping the world to cheat

Some Kenyans try to escape poverty by helping foreign students to fake their academic work. https://bbc.in/3jSdoGB