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Graham FraserTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesKathryn Foley's nine-year-old daughter Helene is a regular on Roblox. Kathryn ensures her daughter avoids games where other players would talk to her, or friend requests.Ms Foley told BBC News: "I know I will absolutely be...

An NHS software provider has been fined £3m by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) over security failings that led to a ransomware attack on the NHS.The Advanced Computer Software Group was fined for a breach that put personal information...

On Jan. 18, I was one of millions of Americans scrolling through TikTok when service for the all-you-can-binge video buffet suddenly halted just before a federal government ban went into effect.It was a breathtaking moment that had me in...

Tom GerkenTechnology reporterGetty ImagesThe free messaging app Signal has made headlines after the White House confirmed it was used for a secret group chat between senior US officials.The editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently added to the...

Graham FraserTechnology ReporterGetty Images"If you're not comfortable, don't let your kids be on Roblox": with that advice in an exclusive BBC interview, the hugely popular gaming platform's CEO Dave Baszucki ignited a fierce debate among parents.Mr Baszucki also stressed...

Ian RoseBusiness reporterTo see into the driverless future it might be worth watching developments in China. In the city of Wuhan more than 500 driverless cars are being operated by the company Baidu.Across the country driverless cars are reported...

Chris BaraniukTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesBut should a vessel deliberately drag its heavy anchor across even a double-armoured cable, it will almost certainly still damage it, Mr Priess says – such is the force of the collision or pulling action. While...

Suzanne BearneTechnology ReporterGetty ImagesOther services are popping up for homebuyers. For the properties it markets, US firm Redfin, estimates the percentage chance of natural disasters, such as flooding and wildfires, occurring up to the next 30 years across each...

Zoe Kleinman & Georgina HayesTechnology editor & reporterGetty Images"We do in the company take the attitude that any bad, even one bad incident, is one too many," he says."We watch for bullying, we watch for harassment, we filter all...

Have you been spending too many hours on your social feeds feeling anxious, combative or just plain unproductive? Just as limiting exposure to social media has been recommended for children’s mental health, many adults may also benefit.Even if you...