Joe White will also act as consul-general to San Francisco when he takes on the role later this year.
Facial recognition software is getting better at dealing with masks, making the tech more versatile.
100,000 people are donating their smartphone power to scientists to help research into Covid-19.
Online shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season.
The Trump administration accuses the tech firm of favouring foreign workers in its hiring policy.
Odeon owner AMC is alarmed by Warner Bros' plan to stream 2021 films in US as soon as they hit cinemas.
Zoom boss Eric Yuan predicts that artificial intelligence will bring physical sensations to video meetings.
The drone pilot says his pictures suggest it is "going to be an amazing year for the seal pups".
Prince Charles and Camilla visit a theatre and a club as London venues begin to reopen after lockdown.
Facebook's head of global affairs Nick Clegg says it is now splintered along geo-political lines.