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China's WeChat suspends some accounts linked to NFTs

The popular messaging app said the move was in line with "relevant national regulations". https://bbc.in/3tWNsPf

Facebook in 'bare-knuckle' fight with TikTok

The Washington Post alleges a consultancy was paid by Meta to promote stories of dangerous TikTok trends. https://bbc.in/3uJfL2T

Are tech companies removing evidence of war crimes?

Technology companies are removing graphic footage of conflict - but could they also be removing vital evidence? https://bbc.in/3ITsTaz

Ronin Network: What a $600m hack says about the state of crypto

The hack of the Ronin Network crypto platform leaves thousands out of pocket and plenty of questions. https://bbc.in/3wM76iN

Dyson headphones come with air vacuum for mouth

The air-purifying headphones are designed to address the growing issue of pollution. https://bbc.in/35nlWAQ

Facebook drives sceptics towards climate denial

The site's algorithm can push some people towards disinformation and conspiracy theories. https://bbc.in/3JSc3dD

Rise of TikTots - under-age kids on social media

An annual survey of media habits, from Ofcom, reveals how under-age children use social media. https://bbc.in/3LHtcHx

More must reconsider Russian anti-virus software use, UK warns

But the National Cyber Security Centre says Kaspersky anti-virus is safe for individual users. https://bbc.in/3iLq7K4

Ukraine war: Major internet provider suffers cyber-attack

Ukrtelecom says a powerful cyber-attack carried out against its infrastructure was "repulsed". https://bbc.in/3iLzb1w

Dune: How we made sand dunes and sandworms real

VFX supervisors Tristan Myles and Brian Connor tell the BBC about bringing a desert planet to life. https://bbc.in/3DjP5t6

Beating noise pollution with smart tech

A growing number of firms are offering solutions to cut the excessive noise that's harming our health https://bbc.in/3II0Haz

Ukraine war: Fortnite owner Epic Games raises £37m for humanitarian efforts

Video game developers, publishers and players come together to raise millions for Ukraine. https://bbc.in/3LkYio8

Heineken launches virtual beer in self-mocking metaverse 'joke'

Brewer's "launch" highlights the extent businesses will go to to join the latest bandwagon. https://bbc.in/3649aYz

How mountain rescue could be aided by 5G

Real-time tracking of a search dog’s path allows the team to assess which areas have been covered. https://bbc.in/3u7Aux0

Australia sues Facebook over scam ads impersonating celebrities

The tech giant knowingly let ads with fake celebrity endorsements scam users, a regulator says. https://bbc.in/3qfkgAu

Sunny Balwani: Elizabeth Holmes' former partner goes on trial

Sunny Balwani was considered the "enforcer" at Theranos and was its enigmatic founder's lover. https://bbc.in/3KOnRgM

Telecoms firms must help vulnerable customers, regulator Ofcom says

The regulator Ofcom wants more help provided for the 1.1 million people who struggle with their bills. https://bbc.in/3qboiKk

Meta to let parents limit teenager's virtual-reality exploration

Parents will be able stop over-13s accessing inappropriate content via Meta's VR headset. https://bbc.in/3KMJCgY

UK introduces exhaustive Online Safety Bill

Under its rules, social networks could be fined or blocked if they fail to remove harmful content. https://bbc.in/3MVK8LC

Companies fined for marketing calls targeting elderly

Unwanted calls were made to thousands of older people including some with dementia, a watchdog says. https://bbc.in/34Lx8XP

Germany warns against Russian anti-virus use

The country's cyber watchdog warns against using Kaspersky's anti-virus products. https://bbc.in/3w9nBVH

Spider-Man No Way Home: Making the visual effects

VFX Supervisor Scott Edelstein tells the BBC how they made one of the film's key sequences. https://bbc.in/36lkwH6

Chip giant Arm set to axe 15% of its staff after deal fails

The UK technology firm could cut hundreds of jobs after its $40bn sale to US chipmaker Nvidia failed. https://bbc.in/3N3zXoz

The popular apps aiming to tame the chaos of family life

How tech is helping young families and couples regain their busy social lives after Covid. https://bbc.in/3t8vk4v

Ukraine offered tool to search billions of faces

Clearview AI's face-search tech could be used to uncover infiltrators and to identify the dead. https://bbc.in/3KJMbAE

The innovative surfing tech making waves

The sport of surfing is modernising, using technology to offer bigger, better and safer thrills. https://bbc.in/3w3ZUhr

'Without TikTok, I'd still be a wedding singer'

The video-sharing platform's new SoundOn service will let people distribute their own music. https://bbc.in/3I1XYbz

Console 'scalper' on stockpiling PlayStations for profit

Omar Mehtab spoke to a 'scalper;' a person who stockpiles popular products and resells them for profit. https://bbc.in/3w50viX

'Reselling PlayStations keeps a roof over my head'

How so-called scalpers use online bots to snap up consoles and resell them for profit. https://bbc.in/3I1ISmt

'Young people may have 10-plus careers in their lifetime'

A charity competition is encouraging school kids to get entrepreneurial and make their own products. https://bbc.in/3MJRDVW

Bitcoin cash machines ordered to shut down in UK

The Financial Conduct Authority warns that all crypto-ATMs in the UK are operating illegally. https://bbc.in/3tImhX2

Zoe Covid-tracking app loses government funding

Zoe app co-founder says it could have been the tool to protect the UK from the next pandemic. https://bbc.in/3HYwymV

War in Ukraine: Facebook to allow calls for violence against Putin

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, will "temporarily" make allowances for some violent speech. https://bbc.in/3tPc8rr

Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack

Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down. https://bbc.in/3HVXkfO

The Matrix Resurrections: How we made the visual effects

VFX Supervisor Huw Evans tells the BBC about the challenges of recreating a world from 20 years ago. https://bbc.in/3MHAk7K

Huawei board members resign over silence on Ukraine

The two directors are unhappy about the the company's failure to quickly condemn Russia's invasion. https://bbc.in/3HUh6Z3

French drone firm boss: 'Why I act like a kid'

Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of French drone specialists Parrot, shares his business advice. https://bbc.in/3CshSeD

Russia-Ukraine: Is internet on verge of break-up?

The global internet is under threat as the conflict in Ukraine continues. https://bbc.in/3Kz37tD

Online Safety Bill tweaked to target scam ads

Social media sites may soon be legally required to stop scam adverts under new online safety laws. https://bbc.in/3HUXZxZ

Telegram founder commits to Ukraine user privacy

The messaging app's Russian-born co-founder says: "Privacy is sacred - now more than ever". https://bbc.in/3pQ1FuJ

Crypto platform blocks thousands of Russia-linked wallets

Trading platform Coinbase says it has blocked 25,000 wallet addresses related to Russia. https://bbc.in/35ZUclM

Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?

Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector. https://bbc.in/35XHZhs

The sophisticated tech predicting if an advert will work

Ad-testing firms are using real-time software, webcams to find out if ads resonate with customers. https://bbc.in/3KglCTa

TikTok stops new content being uploaded in Russia

The video streaming platform says it is protecting users while it assesses Russia's new "fake news" laws. https://bbc.in/3MsHqNj

Ukraine war: President Zelensky invites Elon Musk to visit

Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country. https://bbc.in/3pG9H9I

Ukraine minister Mykhailo Fedorov: "Tech is the best solution against tanks"

Ukraine's youngest cabinet minister, 31-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov, is leading a cyber-battle against Russia. https://bbc.in/3sGLO3A

Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms

The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country. https://bbc.in/3ILulg0

Ukraine says it is fighting first 'hybrid war'

Alongside the conventional war in Ukraine, a cyber-conflict is also being fought, says the government. https://bbc.in/35UOulm

Fitbit recalls Ionic watch following skin burns

The US regulator received more than 70 reports of burn injuries from the Fitbit Ionic's battery. https://bbc.in/3Keo391

Tor: How to access BBC News on the dark web

In a bid to thwart censorship attempts, the BBC News website is now available via Tor. https://bbc.in/35mRk2F