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Asteroid mining: Helping to meet Earth's natural resource demandsWith Earth's natural resources running out, people are looking to mineral-rich asteroids to meet demand.Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account detailsThe billionaire wants more data on fake accounts, prompting speculation over the deal's future.Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumblingThe sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral.Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communitiesFifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isles of Scilly.Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trollsTony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity.Google unveils new Pixel WatchThe firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech.Apple loses position as most valuable firm amid tech sell-offSaudi Arabian energy giant Aramco has taken the top spot amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks.Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns USA senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further.Apple to discontinue the iPod after 21 yearsThe end of an era for Apple's original music player, which has been overshadowed by the iPhone.Twitter executives ousted ahead of Elon Musk takeoverOne of the senior executives was on parental leave when he learned he was out of a job.Fifa: EA Sports to break away from football bodyElectronic Arts will instead produce new football games under the banner EA Sports FC.UK blames Russia for satellite internet hack at start of warRussia launched an attack on Viasat just before invading Ukraine, the UK and its allies say.Twitter: X marks the spot for Elon Musk's growth plansA document shown to prospective investors may shed light on the Tesla boss plans for Twitter.Influencers and followers need more protection, say MPsMPs say the growth of online culture has outpaced employment and advertising regulations.Bitcoin value drops by 50% since November peakThe slide in the value of cryptocurrencies comes as stock markets around the world have also fallen.Period tracking apps warning over Roe v Wade case in USDigital rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation says women must know how their data is being used.Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter banHe says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid".Electric hydroplane boat: ‘It feels like we’re flying’With the hull out of the water, the craft uses 80% less power than a boat would conventionally need.BBC announces first ever Gaming PromThe event will be taking place on 1 August 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.Ukraine war scams: Cybercriminals stole my identityScammers are using emotionally charged tricks in a bid to steal online donations.Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offerVivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter.This plug socket tells you if your energy is greenA power socket that helps you save electricity and tells you if it's from renewable sources.The new jet set - why private plane usage has soaredThe pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue?Why the volatile price of aluminium mattersFrom door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy.Why India's poorest children are falling further behindLack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India.Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating.£5m Virtual Reality centre launches in PortsmouthThe university centre received more than £3m in government funding to help businesses create VR.Why one firm is banking on carbon fibre bikes in EuropeEurope's bike firms want to source more components closer to home, including carbon fibre frames.The perfect storm increasing the cost of a crucial metalNickel is essential for batteries and stainless steel but suppliers are struggling to meet demand.Scooter recall hits India's 'Tesla of two-wheelers'How a product recall is disrupting one start-up's plans to dominate the electric scooter market.