Apple faces customer lawsuit over app store May 12, 2019 techengine comments (13) Apple charges 30% commission on all app purchases, but there is nowhere else for iPhone users to buy them.
Aeolus: Wind-mapping space laser is losing power May 12, 2019 techengine comments (10) Europe’s Aeolus spacecraft is gathering fantastic new data on global winds – but it’s also got a problem.
Android pioneer HTC stages retreat from China May 12, 2019 techengine comments (8) The phone-maker is closing its online stores on Alibaba and JD.com’s platforms in the country.
Tech giants ‘failing’ to protect children May 12, 2019 techengine comments (15) Facebook, Google, Apple, BT and Microsoft are to give evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
BBC building ‘public service algorithm’ May 12, 2019 techengine comments (29) The broadcaster wants to “pop your bubble” by streaming programmes that challenge your world view.
Facial recognition tech ‘should be dropped over race issues’ May 12, 2019 techengine comments (16) Black and minority ethic groups could suffer because of poor police facial recognition tech, say campaigners.