Tech Repository: December 2020

Thursday, December 31, 2020

The top-5 web series to wait for in 2021 over OTT platforms

The entertainment industry was amongst a few sectors that saw growth even during a pandemic-infested 2020. And in this segment, it was the ...

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

Frank Weeze 5:14 PM 0 Comments

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55497...

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Adobe Flash Player reaches the end of its life

Frank Weeze 5:14 PM 0 Comments

The browser plug-in that brought rich interactivity to the early web is retired. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55501198

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

Frank Weeze 5:14 PM 0 Comments

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55418...

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Hacked home cams used to livestream police raids in swatting attacks

Frank Weeze 8:14 AM 0 Comments

The FBI issues an alert saying offenders have sometimes spoken to police via breached smart devices. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

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Ticketmaster fined $10m for business 'intrusions'

Frank Weeze 5:14 AM 0 Comments

The US Department of Justice says the firm unlawfully tried to "choke off" a competitor's business. source https://www.bbc.c...

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Apple executes New Year's Eve apps purge in China

Frank Weeze 4:14 AM 0 Comments

The tech firm removed about 46,000 apps in a day to meet a 31 December deadline. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55497222

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TikTok faces legal action from 12-year-old girl in England

Frank Weeze 3:14 AM 0 Comments

An English court rules the girl can remains anonymous over claims TikTok misuses children's data. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/te...

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Nvidia RTX 3080 is apparently coming to the most powerful gaming laptops

Frank Weeze 1:53 AM 0 Comments

A new leak suggests that Nvidia is preparing to launch mobile versions of its RTX 3080 , RTX 3070 and RTX 3060 graphics cards, with these...

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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Hogmanay drone swarm lights up Scottish skies

Frank Weeze 11:14 PM 0 Comments

Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been lighting up the skies online with a drone display of Scottish icons. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/u...

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

Frank Weeze 4:14 PM 0 Comments

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55424729

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UK internet use doubles in 2020 due to pandemic

Frank Weeze 6:14 AM 0 Comments

Openreach said the rise was driven by live sport, gaming and working from home. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55486157

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Los Angeles to offer vaccine record on iPhones

Frank Weeze 6:14 AM 0 Comments

Los Angeles County will offer a digital record of vaccinations in the Apple Wallet app on iPhones. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techn...

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Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic

Frank Weeze 4:14 AM 0 Comments

US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

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Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next

Frank Weeze 2:14 AM 0 Comments

The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55437484

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Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US

Frank Weeze 1:14 AM 0 Comments

The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-5548...

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Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?

Frank Weeze 1:14 AM 0 Comments

The wind has changed for China's financial technology giants who now face increased scrutiny. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busine...

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Year in review: Edtech attracted dollars and controversy in 2020

Frank Weeze 12:24 AM 0 Comments

At first glance, things couldn't have been better for the up-and-coming edtech industry in India. It received total investments of ove...

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

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Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

Frank Weeze 10:14 PM 0 Comments

Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/...

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Amazon saw some big changes in online shopping this Christmas

Frank Weeze 11:24 AM 0 Comments

Online shopping reached new highs during 2020 and Amazon managed to deliver billions of products worldwide this holiday season during what...

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Deepfake queen prompts 200-plus complaints to Ofcom

Frank Weeze 10:14 AM 0 Comments

Viewers described the Channel 4 programme as "tasteless" and "disrespectful". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techno...

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Cassette sales double in a year with Lady Gaga best-selling album on tape

Frank Weeze 8:14 AM 0 Comments

Figures released by record labels' association BPI show that vinyl sales also grew. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-55476419

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Brexit deal mentions Netscape browser and Mozilla Mail

Frank Weeze 6:14 AM 0 Comments

Experts suggest officials saved time by copying and pasting text from old legislation. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-554754...

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LG makes shift to Mini-LED television tech at CES 2021

Frank Weeze 6:14 AM 0 Comments

The innovation should deliver better images to TVs at the lower end of the market. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55474953

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Ratatouille musical: Stars join show that was cooked up on TikTok

Frank Weeze 6:14 AM 0 Comments

Adam Lambert and Tituss Burgess lead the cast for a show that was cooked up by fans on TikTok. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertain...

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Tyne and Wear Metro drivers use virtual reality to test trains

Frank Weeze 6:14 AM 0 Comments

The computer-generated images give drivers a virtual tour of the controls and layout of the cabs. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-eng...

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Flipkart wholesale app sees 75% month-on-month growth since Sept

Frank Weeze 2:24 AM 0 Comments

Flipkart which early this year took over the wholesale business from its parent company Walmart is claiming good business on that front. ...

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Monday, December 28, 2020

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Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

Frank Weeze 11:14 PM 0 Comments

A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55...

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The big tech questions for 2021

Frank Weeze 5:14 PM 0 Comments

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/te...

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

Frank Weeze 5:14 PM 0 Comments

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

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Volkswagen system lets you charge an EV in any parking garage #TechNews

Frank Weeze 1:40 PM 0 Comments

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Technology , Gadgets , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen system lets you charge an EV in any parking ...

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Tesla update turns horn sounds into farts, bleating goats and anything else you can think of #TechNews

Frank Weeze 9:40 AM 0 Comments

Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Technology , Electric Continue reading Tesla update turns horn sounds into farts, bleating g...

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TalkTalk's fibre broadband deals are ruling the Christmas sales with top value

Frank Weeze 4:24 AM 0 Comments

The Christmas sales have seen a wide variety of deals on everything from phones and cameras through to furniture and clothes. But one of ou...

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2021 will be the year of livestreaming and this is the platform you should not miss out on

Frank Weeze 4:24 AM 0 Comments

It is absolutely unthinkable now to even imagine living without your phone and the internet, and being unable to connect with your friends ...

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Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?

Frank Weeze 1:14 AM 0 Comments

Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Frank Weeze 1:14 AM 0 Comments

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europ...

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Covid lockdown helped teacher Holly King-Mand realise her dream

Frank Weeze 1:14 AM 0 Comments

Holly King-Mand began giving English lessons online and now has nearly 60,000 social media followers. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk...

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Sunday, December 27, 2020

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Chinese games billionaire dies 'after poisoning'

Frank Weeze 10:14 PM 0 Comments

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55...

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KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer

Frank Weeze 10:14 PM 0 Comments

The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/new...

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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Frank Weeze 4:14 PM 0 Comments

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-55348574

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Saturday, December 26, 2020

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Tesla's rise made 2020 the year the U.S. auto industry faced a future that's electric #TechNews

Frank Weeze 8:40 AM 0 Comments

Filed under: Green , Technology , Electric Continue reading Tesla's rise made 2020 the year the U.S. auto industry faced a future that...

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These Boxing Day tablet sales cut the price of some slick Samsung slates

Frank Weeze 3:53 AM 0 Comments

If you're looking for a new tablet in the Boxing Day sales , you should maybe consider checking out Samsung Galaxy tablet deals , becau...

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These broadband deals blow everything else out of the water this Boxing Day

Frank Weeze 3:24 AM 0 Comments

Yes, Boxing Day is about relaxing, it's about consuming large amounts of Christmas TV and leftover turkey, and it's about time with...

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Friday, December 25, 2020

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The best Boxing Day sales 2020: top deals available now

Frank Weeze 10:53 PM 0 Comments

The best Boxing Day and January sales We've alphabetically listed all the best Boxing Day sales we expect to see - jump straight to...

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