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Facebook employees paid to transcribe user audio files Apple, Microsoft and now Facebook have been accused of illicitly listening to their users’ conversations

Amazon questioned over “Amazon's Choice” selection process US Senators have quizzed the online giant about how its recommendations are made

Security hole found in DSLR cameras Check Point researchers found the vulnerability via the Picture Transfer Protocol on Canon cameras

Xiaomi and Samsung unveil 64-megapixel smartphone camera Xiaomi’s Redmi line will be the first to adopt the ultra-high resolution technology

HTC suspends all UK smartphone sales The decision comes after a patent infringement claim was set in motion against the firm

Samsung confirms Note 10 will come with SuperFast Charge A description for a First Look event made reference to “new” features including Superfast Charge and Wireless PowerShare

Facebook urged to police fake Amazon review groups Groups for the solicitation of fake Amazon reviews abound on Facebook

Patent reveals plans for a solar-powered Xiaomi phone The patent features a number of drawings depicting a smartphone with a solar panel on the rear beneath the camera lens

Millions of homes to save money on their energy bills The changes come into effect in October and could cause annual bills of 11 million homes to drop by by 6%

Alexa users can stop Amazon listening to their recordings A policy change means users can now opt out of Alexa's “manual review” system

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 leak hints at no headphone jack Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 will debut without a 3.5mm headphone jack, dongle leak reveals

BT pledges support for Boris Johnson's broadband plans During his successful campaign to become Prime Minister Johnson said pledged to “unleash full fibre for all by 2025”

Amazon pulls the plug on Dash buttons Dash buttons will be disconnected permanently at the end of the month