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Children tricked into abusing other youngsters in ‘disturbing new trend’

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One in three video-sharing users find hate speech – Ofcom

The Cyber Action Plan tool will help provide personalised advice

Free tool offering personalised cyber security tips launched by Government

The guidelines say public figures can be targeted in ways that the company bans for those classed as private individuals

Facebook guidelines ‘allow abuse targeted at public figures’

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Extremist groups thrive on Facebook despite bans, says report

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Ban anonymous Twitter accounts to tackle cyber abuse, Government urged

Google

Google searches for ‘hope’ and ‘prayer’ peak while ‘party’ and ‘festival’ slump

Virus Plates

Inside a lab studying viruses such as Covid-19 as part of global research effort

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Third of those working from home during pandemic wore pyjamas in meetings – poll

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Coronavirus surveillance and sequencing ‘must continue for foreseeable future’

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Charity calls for ‘unhappy pile of poo’ emoji to be added to reflect our mood

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‘Just setting up my twttr’: Twitter CEO sells first-ever tweet for £2 million

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Trump-owned social platform ‘may feed his ego but will not be as big as Twitter’

Broadband research

Consumers ‘let down’ by biggest broadband providers during pandemic – Which?

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PlayStation gives first look at new VR controllers

The Police Commissioner suggested an app could be used to prove consent

Australian police commissioner suggests app to prove sexual consent

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Toddler tablet use linked to behavioural problems – study

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Wearable fitness trackers can shave off pounds among the overweight