Virgin Galactic postpones test flight due to safety concerns
Virgin Galactic has postponed its next test flight due to safety concerns regarding the "strength margins" of materials used in the rocket plane.
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'Technology to automatically scan all iPhones threatens democracy', researchers warn
Fourteen of the world's most respected information security experts have warned that client-side scanning "is a dangerous technology" that threatens democracy.
Microsoft to shut down LinkedIn in China after being criticised for censoring Western journalists
Microsoft is shutting down LinkedIn in China as a result of the "challenges" of complying with Beijing's censorship rules, and will in its place launch a new site that won't allow users to share posts.
Dolphin game tech may repair the brain of stroke patients
An immersive new computer game could give stroke patients an "espresso-like jolt" that stimulates more effective brain repair, according to the neurologist that devised it.
Apple shares tumble as iPhone 13 production reportedly slashed
The value of shares in Apple dropped on Tuesday following reports that the company has slashed production numbers of its new iPhone 13.
Antisemitism 'rife' on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, research finds
Antisemitism is "rife" across social media, with young people exposed to hateful content via platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, new research says.
Space missions to launch from UK soil from 2022 as rocket company and spaceport secure deal
The first trips from the UK to space are a step closer following an agreement between an Edinburgh-based rocket company and a Shetland spaceport.
Anti-vax groups target Jeremy Vine in campaign accusing people of 'genocide'
Channels on the messaging app Telegram with almost 35,000 followers have been used to spread anti-vax information and to threaten broadcaster Jeremy Vine.
Ransomware is 'the most immediate danger to UK businesses', warns cyber chief
Ransomware is "the most immediate danger to UK businesses" according to the head of Britain's National Cyber Security Centre, who added that victims paying up were sustaining the criminal enterprise.
Solar-powered aircraft could spend six months in the air at a time
Airbus has flown a solar-powered aircraft on two 18-day trips, and says the Zephyr could soon spend six months in the air at a time.
Geomagnetic storm warning as solar flare expected to directly hit Earth today
A massive solar flare is due to hit Earth today, authorities are warning - potentially disrupting power grids and bringing the Northern Lights as far south as New York.
Beam me up... later: Captain Kirk's real-life journey into space delayed by wind
Captain Kirk's real-life trip into space has been delayed.
'More friends, less politics': Facebook plans changes to people's feeds, says Nick Clegg
Facebook plans to reduce the presence of politics on people's feeds after it lifted "exceptional" safety measures implemented for last year's US election, Nick Clegg has said.
Second outage in a week on Facebook and Instagram as some users lose access
Facebook and Instagram users have been unable to access services for the second time in a week.
Google to ban ads and demonetise YouTube videos promoting climate change denial
Google is tackling climate change denial across its advertising platforms and YouTube, with bans and new demonetisation policies from next month.