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How flowers are 'put to sleep' for long sea voyages

Kenya's flower exporters are switching to sea freight as new tech helps keep flowers fresh at sea. https://bbc.in/3yHDR1f

Pride: Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab Emirates

The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates. https://bbc.in/3QYetez

Google sign-up a 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say

Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators https://bbc.in/3NrDUC9

Canadian admits to hacking spree with Russian cyber-gang

Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, who worked with the NetWalker crew, had $27m (£22.2m) in Bitcoin when arrested https://bbc.in/3OOzre6

Dogs given their own treat-dispensing game console

Plugging into a television, Go Dogo rewards pets that successfully follow commands. https://bbc.in/3bCzXxe

UK decides AI still cannot patent inventions

Many experts doubted AI was currently able to invent without human assistance, a consultation found. https://bbc.in/3bwG9qE

The abortion clues that can hide on your phone

There are a number of concerns around data protection following the US Supreme Court's ruling on abortion. https://bbc.in/3nmIWW1

What parents need to know about online safety

Teachers urgently want parents to understand the tech which could help to keep kids safer online. https://bbc.in/3Aew2Bj

Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia?

Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected. https://bbc.in/3Nw2HW0

Period tracking apps warning over Roe v Wade case in US

Digital rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation says women must know how their data is being used. https://bbc.in/3MTcpla

Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teens

The Meta-owned app is trialling new verification methods to ensure teens meet platform age rules. https://bbc.in/3nlgGmx

The staff shortage slowing down air cargo and bags

A lack of skilled cargo handlers is now hampering the booming air freight business too. https://bbc.in/3HNCJfa

Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade. https://bbc.in/3xSGjQC

Meta board hears over a million appeals over removed posts

The Oversight Board, which oversees Facebook and Instagram, said only 47 were submitted by Meta itself. https://bbc.in/3xECs9C

NHS warns of scam Covid-test texts

Fake messages tell recipients they have been in contact with a Covid case and should order a test. https://bbc.in/3HHSMuW

Upskirt photos shared in Facebook groups, BBC finds

Meta says it has removed accounts and groups showing upskirting, after a BBC investigation. https://bbc.in/3tNNsR9

Daughter of Elon Musk cuts ties with her father

The tech billionaire's 18-year-old daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender. https://bbc.in/3QBmp5i

Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?

Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages. https://bbc.in/3HGWIvT

Can crumbling cookies sweeten UK data-protection plans?

Government proposals to move away from EU data-protection laws post-Brexit have had a mixed reaction. https://bbc.in/3y3I9j4

New rules proposed for buy now pay later

The loans are used by millions but ministers want checks on affordability and clearer advertising. https://bbc.in/3N7EBkb

Apple battery row: Millions of iPhone users could get payouts in legal action

The tech giant is accused of secretly slowing down the performance of older models. https://bbc.in/3b630cu

What's happening to Bitcoin?

The value of Bitcoin is at an 18-month low, as the cryptocurrency market continues to tumble. https://bbc.in/3Hqopcy

Instagram launches new parental controls in UK

Facebook owner Meta is rolling out new parental controls for Instagram and its VR platforms. https://bbc.in/3mIVkiQ

Amazon to begin drone deliveries in Lockeford, California this year

The shopping giant hopes to deliver parcels to shoppers by air for the first time later in 2022. https://bbc.in/3HnW86s

Could flat tyres soon be a thing of the past?

Airless tyres that do not puncture are getting close to market but some remain sceptical about them. https://bbc.in/3mLiyF4

Google engineer says Lamda AI system may have its own feelings

One of the firm's software engineers believes chats with an AI system suggest it has feelings. https://bbc.in/39jP0Lz

Xbox: New Starfield, Minecraft and Forza gameplay unveiled

Microsoft shows off more than 30 forthcoming gaming experiences in its summer showcase. https://bbc.in/3zDo2JB

Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade

Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves. https://bbc.in/3NFypRn

Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights

Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS. https://bbc.in/3zBBsWv

Medical gaming treating life-changing injuries

From strokes and Parkinson's to PTSD, severe conditions can be helped with game-based therapies. https://bbc.in/39gqECB

Lost dog? How nose prints could help pet and owner reunite

A face identification app could allow smartphone users to help owners find their missing animals. https://bbc.in/3Ha0azb

Michael Owen: NFT tweet deleted after Advertising Standards Authority contact

Former England striker Michael Owen is rebuked by the Advertising Standards Authority over tweets about a non-fungible token project. https://bbc.in/39f6h8Q

Is it the end for the lush lawns of Los Angeles?

Tougher rules on watering gardens mean residents will have to consider alternatives to green grass. https://bbc.in/3xCksxZ

Ministry of Defence acquires government's first quantum computer

The Ministry of Defence is embarking on a year-long project into the possibilities of quantum computing. https://bbc.in/3MC9n4n

At least 1,400 rural phone boxes protected from closing

New Ofcom rules will protect boxes in areas of poor mobile coverage or where they are needed for safety. https://bbc.in/3aERd4s

EU sets date for common phone charge cable

The EU has provisionally agreed new mobile devices must, by autumn 2024, use the same type of charger. https://bbc.in/3O0cLHq

Apple announces buy now pay later, among iOS 16 plans

The tech giant is introducing the controversial service as part of its iOS 16 update. https://bbc.in/3Nm4lKp

New UK centre will help fight information war

The new centre aims to boost UK's security through building expertise in cutting-edge technology. https://bbc.in/3O2lOrj

India's loan scams leave victims scared for their lives

Bogus apps are being used by hackers to access mobile phone data to threaten and blackmail victims. https://bbc.in/3avEIIm

Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal

The billionaire accuses the company of "thwarting" his requests to learn more about spam accounts. https://bbc.in/3MnIXTU

Digital fingerprints of a million child abuse images made

A new system for classifying images will help stop them being shared online, a UK charity says. https://bbc.in/3GUY2ec

How China plans to become the next big space power

China plans to put astronauts on the Moon and send probes to Mars and Jupiter. Why the grand plans? https://bbc.in/3xkQU7R

Elon Musk declares end to remote working at Tesla

Staff unwilling to abide by new rules can "pretend to work somewhere else", the Tesla boss says. https://bbc.in/3GGaAWQ

Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years

Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in ad sales. https://bbc.in/3x51DBV

Could self-driving bikes change how we use cities?

Autonomous cycles that can be summoned to your doorstep may help reduce transport emissions. https://bbc.in/3NcuOdf