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Robot helps people get dressed and other tech news
Romana Kreider looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
Finding ‘Grace’: Murder, DNA and ancestry
How a novel use of DNA and ancestry websites is helping police uncover clues in cold case murders.
How your personal data is being scraped from social media
As hackers scoop up data from social media sites, should firms be taking better care of your data?
WhatsApp to let users message without their phones
For the first time, billions of people will be able to use the service even if their phone has no battery.
Student watchdog concerned about mental health help
A survey finds more than half of UK students feel universities and colleges have not supported them enough.
Clippy returns – as an emoji
Microsoft changes its paperclip emoji to look like its early virtual assistant, the object of much affection and frustration.
Instagram admits moderation mistake over racist comments
The social-media platform said its technology had been erroneously identifying the comments as benign.
Cambridge data shows Bitcoin mining on the move
New analysis shows crypto-mining moving away from China, while Kazakhstan boomed.
Plans submitted for electric battery ‘gigafactory’ in Coventry
The plant at Coventry Airport could create 6,000 new jobs, those behind the plans say.
MPs call for complete reset of music streaming to ensure fair pay for artists
The music industry is weighted against artists, who see “pitiful returns” from streaming, MPs say.
Should we trust big tech with our health data?
Our medical records are in demand by tech firms who want to use the data to help tackle illnesses.