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Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage
The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign.

Coronavirus: Start-ups use Zoom app to lay off staff
Two California-based start-ups confirm they have used the conference-call app to lay off staff.

Coronavirus: Tech firm Bloom Energy fixes broken US ventilators
The 170 repaired machines had been in storage since the H5N1 bird flu outbreak of the mid-2000s.

Coronavirus: UK broadband data caps removed during pandemic
Coronavirus pandemic prompts removal of UK broadband data caps on fixed-line connections.

Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government
A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content.

Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home
More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.

Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid
Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

Coronavirus: NHS turns to big tech to tackle Covid-19 hot spots
Amazon, Google, Palantir, Microsoft and Faculty AI will help decision-makers better understand the crisis.

Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target
Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak.

A 3D-printed ventilator designed for Spain's coronavirus patients
A team took a week to design an emergency-use ventilator out of 3D-printed parts

Coronavirus: Zoom is in everyone's living room - how safe is it?
It may have got everyone chatting but some are talking about whether it is actually safe.

The cello playing robot and other tech news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best tech stories of the week.

Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music
With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

Huawei P40 Pro: Hands-on with the new flagship
Huawei reveals its new smartphones - but they lack Google's apps and services.

Coronavirus: Frozen birthday party saved by Zoom video chat app
Thirty children took part in a virtual video chat celebration for a self-isolated four-year-old.

Remote working: Seven tips for successful video meetings
Workplace consultant Guenaelle Watson gives seven tips for better video meetings.

'The phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales
How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business.

Coronavirus: The sports turning to gaming during lockdown
From boxing to Formula 1, sports are reinventing the way they are played during coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral
Experts are calling on the public to practise ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.

Coronavirus: What are ventilators and why are they important?
The lives of some Covid-19 patients may depend upon medical ventilators - here are the basics of how they work.

The uncertain future for China's electric car makers
China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.

Step-by-step guide: How to video call your family
This guide will show you how to make and receive video calls on a variety of devices.

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