NHS Covid-19 app pings rise by over 70,000 to new record
           

The number of coronavirus alerts hits a new record, with nearly 690,000 sent in England and Wales.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57970603
           

Rick Astley rolls into a billion YouTube views
           

Rickroll meme helps Never Gonna Give You Up reach new heights.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58011677
           

A US company has turned a former coal plant into a gas-fired Bitcoin mine
           

Environmentalists have criticised the gas-fired mine but the company says it offsets its emissions.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58020010
           

Facebook, Google expect jabs for office return
           

The tech companies will require vaccination for returning in-office employees as Covid-19 cases rise in US
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58027356
           

15 Amazing Urban Designs Around The World
      

<p>A celebration of nature from Atlanta’s botanical garden   A precious giant chick napping in Nantes   The majestic Infinite Bridge in Denmark   Head sculptures lying in Les Jardins d’Etretat in France   A monument built by the Irish people</p>
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16 Useful Design Ideas That Can Change Your Life
      

<p>We have shared a fair share of horrible design ideas with you before. But we are also the first ones to give out compliments when they’re due. Sometimes brands and companies come up with design ideas that are actually brilliant and make everyday tasks so much easier! Scrolling through the product designs below, you will […]</p>
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Fortnite: UK band Easy Life to play virtual gig
           

The group from Leicester will perform in a virtual recreation of the O2 arena.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57602111
           

Microsoft unveils Windows 11 operating system
           

The updated operating system has a new look and will let Android apps run on the Windows desktop.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57598554
           

Crackonosh: How hackers are using gamers to become crypto-rich
           

Crackonosh malware, which mines for cryptocurrency, is being hidden in free versions of popular games.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57601631
           

UK's departing spy tech chief: We're at serious risk if we lose edge
           

Science is transforming espionage and many countries are taking advantage, says Prof Finkelstein.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57517603
           

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi faces probe ahead of market debut, says report
           

A watchdog is reported to be investigating whether Didi has been unfairly squeezing out smaller rivals.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57507387
           

Why cyber gangs won't worry about US-Russia talks
           

Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57504007
           

Food-delivery apps up to 44% more expensive, survey finds
           

A Which? survey comparing costs of takeaways found delivery apps up to 44% pricier.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57497997
           

Chloe Kahn and Jodie Marsh rapped by watchdog
           

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Chloe Ferry were also named by the Advertising Standards Authority for failing to disclose ads.
           

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57467777