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Low-income homes 'should get ultra-fast gigabit broadband help'
The recommendation comes from a group set up by government to boost take-up of the service.

Digital ad industry accused of huge data breach
Legal action filed over volume of data shared by digital advertising firms during ad space sales.

Bristol company hosted notorious child-abuse site
Companies are urged to work harder against those "profiting financially from the rape and abuse of children".

E3 2021: Nintendo shows off more Zelda Breath of the Wild 2
A last-minute Zelda segment capped a Nintendo showcase which left some fans disappointed.

Web founder Berners-Lee to auction source code as NFT
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, is auctioning off a digital certificate for his code.

Windows 10 to be retired in 2025, as new OS unveils
From October 2025, there will be no new updates or security fixes for Windows 10.

Apple and Google investigated by UK competition body
The UK competition authority says it has launched an investigation into the mobile phone market.

Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force
As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe.

E3 2021: Forza Horizon 5 - is bigger also better?
Newsbeat sits down to talk about the next Forza Horizon game with one of the brains behind it.

US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling'
It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying.

WhatsApp launches privacy campaign after backlash
The head of WhatsApp says governments should "demand more security" as encryption comes under fire.

E3 2021: Microsoft shows off Halo Infinite, Starfield and Forza Horizon 5
A release date for Halo, a new Forza racer, and the unveil of Starfield were all at Microsoft's E3.

Irish police to be given powers over passwords
New legislation in the Republic of Ireland will compel suspects to give police their details.

Today at E3: Halo returns and Starfield first look
Today at E3: Halo returns and Starfield first look

Simulated robot performs realistic acrobatics and other news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best technology news stories of the week.

How tech could help create 'music prescriptions'
Jen Copestake looks at a number of projects which are focused on technology, melodies and health.

Could ‘super-agers’ help explain how we get old?
Silicon Valley companies are researching why some people age more slowly than others.

Anti-theft bike tech tested: Can it keep your cycle safe?
Tom Brada tests some of the security tech that could help keep your two-wheeler more secure.

Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees
From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect.

Why it's the end of the road for petrol stations
Many petrol stations will close over the next 20 years, accelerating the shift to electric cars.

How cow poo is powering crypto mining
One company is trying to persuade small-scale renewable generators to mine crypto currency.

'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit'
The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers.

E-bike sales boom despite high prices and confusing rules
Electric bike sales are soaring, despite high prices and confusing rules over their speed and power.

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