A report has found cultural stereotyping of computer users as "male, socially awkward and intense" has led to a low number of girls in NI studying computing.
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Unseen 9/11 photos found after CD sale
The images were stored on CD Roms bought at a house clearance sale.
Fortnite makers grilled by MPs over ethics
MPs ask whether Epic Games does enough to prevent users spending too much time or money on the game.
Facebook urged to pause currency project
A US lawmaker asks Facebook to wait before launching its digital currency, hours after it was announced.
Mystery of Hungarian 'Facebook account cull'
The social network has disabled a large number of accounts in error, according to reports.
Gambling ads banned from Looney Tunes app
The game - considered appealing to under 18s - gave players the chance to earn "gems" by viewing ads.
China loses ground in supercomputer list
There are slightly fewer Chinese machines, and some more US ones, in the list of top supercomputers.
Are we addicted to the ‘like’ button?
Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked?
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Unseen 9/11 photos found after CD sale
The images were stored on CD Roms bought at a house clearance sale.
Fortnite makers grilled by MPs over ethics
MPs ask whether Epic Games does enough to prevent users spending too much time or money on the game.
Facebook urged to pause currency project
A US lawmaker asks Facebook to wait before launching its digital currency, hours after it was announced.
Mystery of Hungarian 'Facebook account cull'
The social network has disabled a large number of accounts in error, according to reports.
Gambling ads banned from Looney Tunes app
The game - considered appealing to under 18s - gave players the chance to earn "gems" by viewing ads.
China loses ground in supercomputer list
There are slightly fewer Chinese machines, and some more US ones, in the list of top supercomputers.
Are we addicted to the ‘like’ button?
Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked?
Fortnite makers grilled by MPs over ethics
MPs ask whether Epic Games does enough to prevent users spending too much time or money on the game.
Facebook urged to pause currency project
A US lawmaker asks Facebook to wait before launching its digital currency, hours after it was announced.
Mystery of Hungarian 'Facebook account cull'
The social network has disabled a large number of accounts in error, according to reports.
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