Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots'

Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say.

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Despite Warnings, Races Continue at a N. Carolina Speedway

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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts welcomed to the space station

Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have floated into the International Space Station.

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Athletes’ Outpouring on Civil Unrest Rekindles Kaepernick Debate in N.F.L.

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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with ISS

Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit.

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Amazon UK website defaced with racist abuse

The online giant blames a "bad actor" for the language appearing alongside multiple product listings.

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Why Major Sports Might Risk Comebacks During the Pandemic

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Supernatural: The next-generation keep-fit coach?

Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze?

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SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station

Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station.

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Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken successfully launch

The historic mission to the ISS is the first crewed outing from American soil in nine years.

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‘Why I recreated my local pub in virtual reality’

Tristan Cross taught himself how to make the 3D models from scratch by watching YouTube videos.

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'Hackers burned my hand with computer virus'

Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack.

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She Accused a Coach of Abuse. Then More Than 30 Gymnasts Backed Her Up

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Rules, Rescheduled Games and a Covenant Worth Preserving

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N.H.L. Awards Offer Closure to Disrupted Season

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A Danish Soccer Team Invited 10,000 Fans to a Zoom Watch Party

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These Athletes Had the Coronavirus. Will They Ever Be the Same?

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PlayStation 5: Sony confident coronavirus won't change release plans

The CEO of PlayStation reveals how it's responded to coronavirus as it prepares to release the PS5.

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June: Sports Are Busting Out All Over

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Glastonbury Council plays down link to 'anti-5G' device

Glastonbury report insists recommendation of 5GBioShield came from committee member - not council.

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BBC orders review of social media use by staff

The former director of global news at the BBC will examine online posts from programmes and staff.

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Champions League Final to Be Moved From Turkey

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Thousands of TalkTalk users hit by internet problems

Firm says the issue is now resolved after customers across the UK reported connection difficulties.

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Staying Safe Inside, but Missing ‘The Run’

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Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning.

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A Raspberry Pi robot with emotions and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories.

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Child grooming: Police record 10,000 social media offences

In just two-and-a-half years, police in England and Wales recorded 10,119 online grooming offences.

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Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row

The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets.

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Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing'

Isabella Ong, 24, cannot visit her grandfather's grave because of coronavirus, so she found another way to honour him.

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The little lights now packing a deadly punch

LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful.

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N.F.L. Owners Drop Proposed Alternative to Onside Kicks

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Margaret Maughan, Medal-Winning Wheelchair Athlete, Dies at 91

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Stung by Discord Over Officiating, the N.F.L. Puts a Coach in Charge

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Boston Marathon Canceled for the First Time

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Who Should Bear the Financial Brunt of the Coronavirus in Baseball?

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Trump to take 'big action' against social media

The US president is expected to sign an executive order following a row with Twitter.

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English Premier League Plans to Resume June 17

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Coronavirus: France gives green light to contact-tracing app

One minister has compared the UK and France's outlier approaches to their nuclear deterrent effort.

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Twitter fact-checks China amid bias row

After fact-checking President Trump, Twitter adds warnings to Chinese tweets too.

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Uber destroys thousands of bikes and scooters

Videos of the red bikes being crushed were shared online after Uber sold its Jump business to Lime.

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The N.H.L. Is Coming Back, Pending a Few (Dozen) Questions

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Coastguard plans to add drones to air fleet

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles will form part of a new search and rescue contract.

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Basketball Hall of Fame Event Will Be Pushed to 2021, Colangelo Says

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Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'

The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time.

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Video streaming: Lockdown sees fifth of UK homes sign deals

Britons turned to Disney+ in droves, data suggests, but Apple TV has struggled to engage viewers.

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Keeping fit in lockdown: Apps and sites which could help

Kate Russell looks at the online tools and guides helping motivate you to take exercise.

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Meng Wanzhou: Huawei executive suffers US extradition blow

A Canadian court has ruled that the extradition hearing of Meng Wanzhou can continue.

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Fraggle Rock to be revived by Apple TV+ after 33 years

Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley and Uncle Travelling Matt will have more songs and adventures.

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N. Carolina Speedway Packs Its Stands, Drawing Governor’s Rebuke

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Sweaty Scrums? How Rugby May Adapt to Return to Play

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Xbox's new family safety app is being previewed

Newsbeat gets a first look at Xbox's latest safety innovation

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Drone drops off Isle of Mull coronavirus masks

Trials of delivery by drone are taking place on the Isle of Mull on Scotland's west coast.

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The N.B.A. May Return Too Soon

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Zipline drones deliver supplies and PPE to US hospitals

The US Federal Aviation Administration has waived its rules to allow medical deliveries.

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Sky Q kicks off HDR support starting with on-demand nature shows

The broadcaster’s new HDR experience will be available to Sky Q customers with certain set-top boxes.

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N.W.S.L. Plans a One-Month Season: 25 Games in One City

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With or Without the Say of Players, College Football Moves Toward a Return

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A Chess Prodigy’s Return to Health Brings Cheer to the Game

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Soccer’s Landscape Was Already Shifting. Then an Earthquake Struck.

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Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning

This is the first time the social media giant has said President Trump's tweet could be misleading.

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Facebook shareholders try to block encryption plan

A groups of investors is concerned the social network could become a haven for child exploitation.

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Coronavirus: Apprentice star's ads banned over Covid-19 claims

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.

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Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'

"Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic.

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Charlatan, a Belmont Stakes Contender, Tests Positive for a Banned Substance

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N.H.L. Announces Plan for Returning

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Coronavirus: First Google/Apple-based contact-tracing app launched

A Swiss contact-tracing app gains a limited release but may be overtaken by a Latvian effort.

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Google deletes millions of negative TikTok reviews

Angry users had flooded the app with one-star reviews over a controversial video.

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Two Months Later, the Iditarod Champion May Finally Get a Ride Home

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Athing Mu Might Be America’s Fastest Teenager. How Much Faster Will She Be in 2021?

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Covid-19 brings remote medicine revolution to the UK

Doctors are finding new ways of working including reviewing patients' scans and X-rays at home.

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Drone to deliver masks to Scottish island

During a two-week trial, the unmanned aircraft will deliver supplies to the Isle of Mull.

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How Kobe Bryant Created His Own Olympic Dream Team

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John McEnroe Is Mindy Kaling’s Voice of Teen Angst. Seriously.

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Find out which masks off the most protection and why

You may have heard the term N95 but what does it mean and why are some masks rated higher than others?

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Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?

Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban.

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Eddie Sutton, 84, Winning Basketball Coach at Four Schools, Dies

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National Hockey League Edges Toward Restart With Detailed Plans

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He Placed in a Virtual Race. But His Racing Was Too Virtual.

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Coronavirus: Hairdressers offer virtual appointments in lockdown

Salons are giving advice via video chat apps to help people style and colour their hair at home.

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Coronavirus: Derby 5G phone mast set on fire

Attacks on 5G masts have been fuelled by a conspiracy theory wrongly linking 5G and coronavirus.

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Formula E driver disqualified for gamer swap-in

Formula E driver Daniel Abt is disqualified and ordered to pay £8,900 to charity for getting a professional gamer to compete under his name in an official esports race.

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Coronavirus: How Chinese rivals are trying to take Zoom's crown

The coronavirus lockdown has fuelled the market for teleconferencing technology apps.

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The Cost of Rushing Back to Sports: A Star’s Life

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Could coronavirus kickstart more accessible tech?

Video calling has risen during the pandemic but for some disabled people it also brought challenges.

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He Thought He Was Getting Football Physicals. He Was Being Abused.

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Tiger vs. Phil (and Tom vs. Peyton) Turned Rivalry Into Laughs

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How Coronavirus lockdown made a 'Zoom boom' generation

Digital transformation has advanced two years in just two months, says Microsoft.

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The surfing simulator that sank without trace

How a maverick scientist held the first esports championships in 1985 with his revolutionary surfing game but could not make his innovative ideas a commercial success.

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Coronavirus: How do we record history in the internet age?

People's coronavirus experiences in Wales are being documented, using WhatsApp and Facebook messages.

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Fresh UK review into Huawei role in 5G networks

The National Cyber Security Centre involvement follows new US sanctions on the Chinese telecoms giant.

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World TeamTennis to Play Its Entire Season in West Virginia

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Coronavirus: Could these social distancing hacks make it to market?

People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing.

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In Joe Flacco, Jets Get a Credible Backup for Sam Darnold

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Coronavirus: The 3D artists helping fashion through Covid-19

British artist Harriet Davey is among the CGI artists creating virtual models for fashion shows.

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N.B.A. in Talks to Resume Season at Walt Disney World Resort

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As Sports Begin Reopening, Athletes Weigh the Health Risks

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The New Training Facilities: Backyard Gym, Hallway Track

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The Coronavirus Patient Had a Question: Don’t You Lead a Soccer Team?

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Akim Aliu’s Account of Racism Pushes Hockey to Search Its Soul

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Jets Get Joe Flacco as a Backup for Sam Darnold

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Wikipedia sets new rule to combat “toxic behaviour”

Female and LGBTQ editors of the online encyclopaedia have complained of harassment.

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Patrick Ewing Says He Has Covid-19

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Being More Like Athletic Bilbao

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Netflix stops charging customers who never watch

It says hundreds of thousands of people have been paying for something they don't use.

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Jerry Sloan, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Guard and Coach, Dies at 78

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Regan Smith: No Swimming, No Olympics, No Graduation. No Complaints.

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