Happy Friday! <\/p>\n
Welcome to our roundup of the biggest tech stories in the news this week.<\/p>\n
The search for extraterrestrial lifeforms has ramped up as space agencies launched ambitious programmes to answer the old question: are we alone?<\/p>\n
This week the European Space Agency launched a satellite<\/span> to study planets beyond our solar system.<\/p>\n And NASA scientists say they think we're on the verge of finding alien life. <\/p>\n The agency plans to increase its search for signs of extraterrestrial life over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n Are we alone? Read more here. <\/a><\/p>\n Instagram is using third party fact-checkers to validate content on the app.<\/p>\n But politicians are exempt from this attempt to unmask fake news.<\/p>\n Why are political messages under less scrutiny? Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ryan's World made the news after topping the list for the second year in a row at $26m.<\/p>\n The popular young YouTuber – who reviews toys – currently has 22.9 million subscribers.<\/p>\n Ryan's most popular video has 1.9 billion views. <\/p>\n Why is he so popular? <\/a><\/p>\n After being stuck in a downward trend, the price of bitcoin has seen a sudden recovery.<\/p>\n Its value currently sits at $7,204.29.<\/p>\n What does this news mean for cryptocurrency<\/span> after a turbulent year? Click here for expert analysis.<\/a><\/p>\n Tesla's stock rose above $400 – a record high for the company<\/span>.<\/p>\n News of the record price of $406.83 marks a 55% rally from the third quarter earnings of 23 October.<\/p>\n How did Elon Musk do it and what does this mean for Tesla and the industry<\/span>? Find out here.<\/p>\n What were your favourite apps and games this year?<\/p>\n Mobile market data and analytics firm App Annie has released its list of the most popular apps and games.<\/p>\nPoliticians to dodge truth test<\/h2>\n
8-year-old named YouTube highest earner<\/h2>\n
Bitcoin recovers<\/h2>\n
Tesla's stock price reaches record high<\/h2>\n
App Annie's winners for 2019<\/h2>\n