All stories by Ben
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Jurors could visit crime scenes in VR in the future
Researchers at Staffordshire University in the UK are working on a way for jurors to get a whole lot more insight into the ...
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Ransomware creators release master key for decrypting files and say 'sorry'
The creators of malware that requested up to $1,000 to give users access to their own files have said they're sorry.
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23 tech stories you missed this weekend
All the most interesting tech news, features, reviews, deals and more in one handy list.
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UK intelligence agency joins Twitter, immediately follows James Bond
Even spies have their priorities. And it seems keeping up-to-date with James Bond is crucial for GCHQ.
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Facebook and Google could be allowed to award university degrees
Would you want a degree from the University of Facebook or Google?
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Apple's banned an iPhone app that let you know if you were being spied on
Apple has removed an app from its store that informed users if a third-party was spying on communications or had access to your data on your iPhone. While Apple's approval process for the App Store can be a notoriously fickle beast to tame, it seems that Stefan Esser's 'System ...
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Malware in $81m bank hack has 'same unique characteristics' as found in Sony attack
While it might not be the same people behind both hacks, there's some incredibly similar software in play.
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Leaked Facebook manual shows editors have near-total control over trending topics
A leaked trending news manual purportedly issued to editors at Facebook is sure to re-ignite claims of bias among the network's ...
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WordPress says you'll be able to get a .blog domain later this year
Automattic has secured the rights to sell and register the new .blog top-level domain, but will anyone buy them?
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Google's just launched the ultimate GIF and emoji keyboard for iOS
GIFs, search, emoji. What more could you want at your fingertips?
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Ex-cop Uber driver allegedly kidnapped passenger... How the hell is this still happening?
The car-hailing service has a history of complaints of assault from passengers, but it seems to be unable to stop them with ...