Boris Johnson’s techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
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Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78
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Mr Lee helped to grow his father’s small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Mario Kart Live: Mixed-reality karts race around the home
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Nintendo reveals a mixed-reality version of its top-selling game, but is it more than a gimmick? Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
iPhone 12 launch causes NHS Covid-19 app confusion
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Some owners of Apple’s new phones get an error message when trying to run the contact-tracing app. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
The man who taught Uber how to say sorry
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Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Rashford's free meal tweets made into Google map
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A man has made a Google map showing businesses offering free food for children during half term. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
French Covid app relaunches to bumpy start
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The troubled French contact-tracing app has a new name, but suffers teething issues. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Covid-19 app users can't get isolation payment
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An alert issued via the app will not mean the recipient can claim a payment for self-isolating. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Electric goods 'should have repairability rating'
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The government is urged to label devices like phones, laptops and washing machines to cut waste. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Dangerous products: 'I heard a loud crackle and bang'
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Worries over dangerous products sold via online marketplaces prompt a call for changes in the law. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml