Scammers exploit Covid to steal from stressed bank customers Criminals are adapting their tactics to take advantage of those spending more time at home and feeling vulnerable
From ball launchers to activity trackers: the new breed of pet tech We review some of the popular gadgets helping to keep dogs and cats healthy and occupied
TalkTalk agrees to discuss £1.1bn takeover bid Shares surge after news of hedge fund interest in buying UK’s fourth-largest broadband provider
Airbnb pays £1.8m extra UK tax after investigation Holiday rental giant says it is also cooperating with HMRC over details of hosts’ incomes
Ring the changes: the best mid-price smartphones Lower cost doesn’t have to mean lower quality: these mobiles can give high-end models a run for their money
Many Google staff may never return to office full-time post-Covid Chief executive seeks ‘hybrid’ ways of operating after poll shows support for homeworking
Selling online: how to clear your clutter on eBay and beyond Cheap and easy options for listing clothes, CDs and more, from Depop to Facebook Marketplace
Wealth of US billionaires rises by nearly a third during pandemic Report includes Jeff Bezos, whose personal fortune has risen by 65% since 18 March
Klarna becomes fourth largest private fintech firm in the world New $650m investment means the Swedish ‘buy now pay later’ company is valued at $10.6bn
BT broadband bills could reach £100,000 for rural users Despite legislation to guarantee nationwide connectivity, black spots could face long waits and huge installation costs
Google must act on scam money adverts, Which? says Fake ads for car insurers and investment firms regularly top site, consumer group finds
Wake-up call: the best alarm clocks to get you out of bed From basic models to those with smart features, these clocks mean you don’t need to rely on your mobile phone
‘Humanities graduates are just as employable’: do the sciences really lead to more jobs? The UK government wants more students to study science subjects – but employers want humanities graduates too
Oops! One message on my mobile cost me £1,000 in a ‘sim-swap’ But in trying to get it sorted, Three was ‘unavailable’ to help
Odeon won’t cancel my membership but I feel it’s unsafe to go I got a threatening letter when I stopped my direct debit during the coronavirus crisis