Acer unveils new gaming cockpit and other tech news
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the week’s best technology stories. Source by [author_name]
'My robot makes me feel like I haven't been forgotten'
How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. Source by [author_name]
Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization
The US president says he will abandon the global trade body “if they don’t shape up”. Source by [author_name]
Homebase future in doubt as creditors meet
If landlords do not approve a rescue deal for the DIY chain, it is likely to go into administration. Source by [author_name]
Argentina raises rates as peso plummets
Central bank raises benchmark interest rate in an effort to stabilise the country’s financial crisis. Source by [author_name]
Ad giant WPP 'to name Mark Read as CEO'
He is expected to replace Sir Martin Sorrell, who quit the firm in April amid a misconduct scandal. Source by [author_name]
New York renamed 'Jewtropolis' in map hack
Snapchat’s mapping software appears to have been hacked in what it calls an act of vandalism. Source by [author_name]
Plastic bags: Charge set to rise to 10p and be extended to all shops
All shops in England would have to implement the charge under proposals announced by the PM. Source by [author_name]