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Hacking 'hero' Marcus Hutchins pleads guilty to US malware chargesMarcus Hutchins said he regrets his actions and accepts "full responsibility for my mistakes".TED 2019: The start-ups launching in spaceSpace is getting busy thanks to a new era of commercialisation.Facebook bans UK far right groups and leadersA dozen named groups and individuals will be purged from the social network, it said.Robot news presenter causes a stir on Russian TVThe humanoid, named Alex, causes a stir as he makes his debut on state news channel Rossiya 24.Facebook copied email contacts of 1.5 million usersThe social network was grabbing email contacts of some new users for almost three years, it says.Samsung's folding phone breaks for reviewersSeveral outlets reviewing Samsung's ground-breaking new folding smartphone have reported major problems with its screen.TED 2019: The online campaign that ended a beard banThe woman aiming to build "a labour movement for the 21st Century" shares her plan at TED.UK to introduce porn age-checks in JulySites that fail to comply will face being blocked by internet service providers.Netflix to trial showing top 10 lists to UK usersStreaming company Netflix is to trial showing UK users its most-watched shows over a weekly period.Notre-Dame fire: Assassin's Creed's maker pledges aidUbisoft is to donate money and offer use of its digital reconstruction of the cathedral.TED 2019: Prize to online classes project causes controversyPlans to give millions of dollars to a program for online learning for pre-schoolers has been criticised.Google to police new app developers more closelyApps from unfamiliar developers will be scrutinised more deeply before they go on the Play Store.Xbox One with no discs: 'The way forward' or 'bad timing'?Gamers give their verdict as Microsoft announces an "all-digital edition" of the console.Vodafone 'gigafast' ad banned after Virgin Media complaintThe promotion described broadband packages as being "gigafast" that did not offer 1Gbps speeds.TED 2019: The $50 lab burger transforming foodTED fellow Bruce Friedrich tells the TED conference about his vision for the future of food.Government in email privacy blunderA department responsible for data protection shares the personal details of hundreds of journalists.TikTok: Apple and Google block video sharing app in IndiaThe move comes after a court called for a ban on the video app over concerns it put children at risk.Apple and Qualcomm settle billion-dollar lawsuitThe surprise settlement brings a long-running legal battle between the two tech firms to an end.Technology to keep dementia patients out of hospitalRadar technology and tiny brain-monitors are just some of the devices being tested by a new research centre.TED 2019: Twitter boss offers to demote likes and followsJack Dorsey has been talking at TED about the changes the platform is considering.Game of Thrones: Now TV glitch hits Apple TV ownersSky's Now TV app failed to load for some viewers while displaying a degraded version of the show.PlayStation 5: Sony reveals first details of next-gen consoleSony's next-gen console, which will replace the PS4, will be much faster and include improved audio.Facebook challenged to give TED talk on political adsJournalist Carole Cadwalladr challenges Mark Zuckerberg to address TED about "election fraud".Under-18s face 'like' and 'streaks' limits on social mediaThe UK's data watchdog proposes restrictions on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat among others.Epilepsy charity calls for social media seizure warningsPeople with epilepsy are being exposed to flashing images, some deliberately, says a charity.Amazon 'flooded by fake five-star reviews' - Which? reportTop-rated reviews on popular items are dominated by unknown brands, consumer group Which? finds.Swedish Social Democrats' Twitter account hackedMessages posted on the hijacked account included anti-immigration rhetoric.TED 2019: 10 years of 'ideas worth spreading'TED talks have become synonymous with cutting-edge ideas and are watched by millions.Article 13: UK helps push through new EU copyright rulesThe UK supports a final vote in favour of new online copyright rules, but some EU nations objected.Lyft removes faulty bikes from three US citiesRiders report that brakes were being jammed on sharply on some motor-assisted bike journeys, said Lyft.Apple and Qualcomm square off in US courtThe row is about how much phone makers should pay for the chips essential to modern smartphones.Gatwick drone attack possible inside job, say policeThe drone operator was monitoring activities at the airport during the attack, officials believe.Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy FoldThe BBC's Chris Fox tries Samsung's folding smartphone to find out what it can do.Can Nintendo make virtual reality gaming a success?Newsbeat plays with the Nintendo Labo VR kit and meets one of the brains behind it.The tech that could help clean polluted airA new system at London Marylebone station is helping to remove harmful gases from the environment.The basketball coverage directed and filmed by AIThe British Basketball League is testing a new way of filming games that picks the action using AI.Elon Musk swaps shots with Museum of English Rural LifeThe Museum of English Rural Life now appears as Elon Musk on Twitter after he used their sheep picture.Star Wars: Mark Hamill supports superfan's emotional videoMark Hamill supports a YouTuber who faced a backlash for his tearful reaction to the new Star Wars trailer.Robot dogs pull truck and other tech newsBBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories.'Why I write fake online reviews'Two people explain why they post made-up reviews, while psychologists deconstruct the power of the review.What do drones and GPS owe to a 1744 shipwreck?When HMS Victory sank, she took with her an early prototype of the gyroscope, crucial to modern technology.How can you stop your kids viewing harmful web content?Is content filtering tech the answer or is education and discussion the key to keeping kids safe?How social media is changing comedySocial media changed many aspects of modern life, but how has it impacted traditional stand-up comedy?How does it feel to be watched at work all the time?Many more firms are monitoring and analysing employee communications and behaviour. Does it work?The Pokemon card artist 'taking the border off the artwork'Pictures of classic Pokemon cards turned into unique artworks which sell for hundreds of dollars.The robot that sorts out recyclingThe RoCycle system uses pressure sensors to detect an item's size and composition.Box lifting warehouse robots unveiledBBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories.Robot arm can feed people with mobility issuesThe device is able to identify food and works out the best way of feeding it to the person.Ready Player One: How we made the film's visual effectsIndustrial Light and Magic explain the challenges involved in making the film.Notre-Dame fire: How gamers are getting 'inside' the cathedralPlayers return to a 2014 video game to visit a digital version of the cathedral, untouched by fire.Axiom soccer indie game takes a shot at goalMarc Cieslak reviews the game Axiom Soccer - a mashup between football and a third person shooter.The robot that tidies up bedroomsRobots are good at repetitive tasks but struggle with new objects. Can they be trained to overcome that?Plane with the largest wingspan in the world takes flightIts wingspan measures 117m - the length of an American football field.The robot supermarket shelf scanner and other newsBBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories.Colourful bin bags help robots sort trashA city with impressive recycling credentials has a unique waste system involving seven coloured bags.
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