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How Europe is preparing for a blockchain future

Blockchain and cryptos often go together, but the ledger technology can be used to build trust between governments too.

Money

China gets even tougher on cryptos by making transactions illegal

Following the announcement by the People’s Bank of China on Friday, Bitcoin's value shed around 4.5 per cent.

Money

The value of cryptocurrencies has plummeted again. Here's why

Concerns over the spillover risk to the global economy from Chinese property group Evergrande's troubles tide over into the cryptos. But that's not the only reason.

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Chinese kids can have 40 minutes of TikTok a day - as a treat

Under-14s in China will be restricted by a new "youth mode" according to app owner ByteDance, which said the move was aimed at protecting the young online.

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Tech this week: El Salvador court looks at Bitcoin complaints

A court will look at complaints against Bitcoin purchases made by El Salvador's government, Elon Musk leads tributes to Sir Clive Sinclair, plus more tech news.

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Russia election: What is the now-scrapped Smart Voting app?

Jailed Russian opposition leader came up with the idea of a Smart Voting app.

Mobility

Europe’s top 5 mobility start-ups to watch

Technology can prevent us from falling asleep at the wheel and even allow us to fly in electric cars. We look at five exciting European mobility start-ups.

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Australia uses facial recognition to check in on COVID quarantine

The country's two most populous states are using facial scanning technology, extending controversial trials to most Australians.

Europe News

VDL pitches European Chips Act to boost the EU's tech self-reliance

Some might say Brussels is pitching the European Chips Act in a bid to Ketchup up with the rest of the world.

Work

Robots are here to 'liberate' us from boring work, claims Softbank CEO

Masayoshi Son, one of Japan's wealthiest people, said a future generation of practical "smart robots" would "replace" the entire human working population.

Mobility

This young Russian has built his own electric car from scratch

Can’t afford a Tesla? Maybe take inspiration from this 23-year-old who has built his own solar-powered electric car.

Money

Hoax press release drives up Litecoin price... for a few minutes

The value of the token briefly shot up on Monday as news outlets reported a new partnership with retail giant Walmart. But the story was fake.

Experiences

Super-fast, sustainable, accessible: Are trains the future of travel?

A look inside the companies fuelling the rise of train travel with their innovative technology.

Tech News

Fortnite creator Epic Games to fight Apple case with appeal

A judge didn’t brand Apple as a monopolist or require it to allow competing stores to offer apps for iPhones, iPads and iPods.

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Fornite epic win against Apple's App Store control

A US judge ruled in Epic Games’ favor in its lawsuit against Apple’s App Store on September 10, ordering the tech giant to dismantle some of its restrictions to make it easier for software developers to avoid paying commissions.

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Italy's data authority seeks assurances over Facebook smart glasses

The Italian watchdog said it wanted to be informed on measures Facebook has put in place to protect people occasionally filmed.

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How has technology changed since 9/11?

From social media, increased surveillance and DNA testing to identify victims, we take a look at how technology has changed since the 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Facebook unveils its Ray Ban smart glasses amid concerns over privacy

You can listen to music, take photos and videos and make calls with them but activists have already flagged concerns over privacy.

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Dutch scientist finds recording of a talking duck (no, not Donald)

A Dutch scientist has uncovered old recordings of a musk duck mimicking the phrase "You bloody fool!" in an Australian accent.

Mobility

Is this the key to powering 90-minute London to New York flights?

Overheating problems plagued supersonic flight. Could this latest research combat them and unlock even faster flying speeds?