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Selena Gomez sues fashion game for 'using face'
Actress and singer Selena Gomez is suing the makers of a smartphone game, alleging they used her likeness without permission. The Clothes Forever Styling Game app lets players dress celebrity avatars that resemble stars such as the Kardashians, Adele and Gomez. But Gomez's legal action calls it "reprehensible" and a "gross violation" of her publicity rights. And it asks for ... Read more
2020-04-16 20:41:22
TikTok bans under-16s from private messaging
New rules on the hugely popular TikTok app mean under-16s will no longer be allowed to send or receive direct messages. It is the first time a major social-media platform has blocked private messaging by teenagers, on a global scale. A survey by UK regulator Ofcom suggested TikTok was used by 13% of 12- to 15-year-olds last year. Critics say the new rules will not stop children lying about thei ... Read more
2020-04-16 20:40:57
Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season
Epic Games has delayed the release of its new season of Fortnite until June. Chapter 2, Season 3 of Fortnite was scheduled to be released in just two weeks, but the company said it would extend the current season instead. Fortnite is one of the world's most popular video games, attracting millions of players and viewers. Epic Games would not say why the delay had occurred or if it was related t ... Read more
2020-04-15 22:20:54
Apple announces new iPhone SE to target mid-range market
Apple has announced a new iPhone SE, reviving a mid-market brand it had discontinued in 2018. It resembles the form of 2016's iPhone 7 with a 4.7in screen, and a fingerprint ID sensor but not a depth camera for facial recognition. It is powered by the same processor as the flagship iPhone 11 Pro, but lacks multiple rear cameras. The handset costs the same as the original SE in the US, but is mo ... Read more
2020-04-15 22:20:30
BT delays removal of Huawei from EE's core network by two years
Huawei's involvement in the most sensitive parts of EE's mobile network is to continue longer than planned. In December 2018, owner BT said it would take just two years to remove Huawei equipment from its core network. But it now says "100% of core mobile traffic" will be on its new Ericsson-built equipment by 2023, the government deadline announced in January 2020. And it blames the ... Read more
2020-04-15 22:20:05
Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour
Apple has launched a tool that reveals changes in the travel behaviour of people who use its Maps app. The Mobility Trends Report produces three daily percentage figures, showing how many fewer people are driving, walking and using public transport compared with on 13 January, before the coronavirus lockdowns came into effect. It covers major cities and national figures for 63 countries. Hong Ko ... Read more
2020-04-15 22:19:40
Coronavirus: 20 suspected phone mast attacks over Easter
The UK's mobile networks have reported a further 20 cases of phone masts being targeted in suspected arson attacks over the Easter weekend. Trade group Mobile UK said it had been notified of incidents in England, Wales and Scotland. One of the targeted sites provides mobile connectivity to a hospital in Birmingham. The figure represents a lower incidence rate than had been the case the previous ... Read more
2020-04-14 20:36:02
Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour
Apple has launched a tool that reveals changes in the travel behaviour of people who use its Maps app. The Mobility Trends Report produces three daily percentage figures, showing how many fewer people are driving, walking and using public transport compared with on 13 January, before the coronavirus lockdowns came into effect. It covers major cities and national figures for 63 countries. Hong Ko ... Read more
2020-04-14 20:35:29
Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season
Epic Games has delayed the release of its new season of Fortnite until June. Chapter 2, Season 3 of Fortnite was scheduled to be released in just two weeks, but the company said it would extend the current season instead. Fortnite is one of the world's most popular video games, attracting millions of players and viewers. Epic Games would not say why the delay had occurred or if it was related t ... Read more
2020-04-14 20:34:44
Coronavirus: Microsoft offers protection to healthcare staff
Microsoft will provide security tools to healthcare organisations around the world amid a spike in attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic. AccountGuard will be free to healthcare, human rights, and humanitarian groups during the crisis. The program tells users when Microsoft has detected an attack, and provides guidance on stopping it. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been among the victim ... Read more
2020-04-14 20:34:16