Tech Repository: November 2021

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Elon Musk jokes about whistleblowers with new Tesla product

In recent months, Tesla has faced lawsuits over alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-594...

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Facebook reverses Kyle Rittenhouse search policy

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Facebook had ensured searches of the teenager's name on its platform would result in blank pages. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/te...

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Twitter will remove images tweeted without consent

Frank Weeze 2:13 PM 0 Comments

Images or videos of private individuals posted without consent could be removed for violating rules. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

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MacBook Pro 16-inch reportedly has MagSafe charging issues for some owners

Frank Weeze 8:49 AM 0 Comments

Apple’s MacBook Pro 16-inch reportedly suffers from a glitch that means some users are finding that the laptop isn’t charging up properly ...

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UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

The CMA rules Facebook's purchase of the vast Gif database unfair to competing social-media platforms. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/ne...

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E-scooters in London: Met Police warn retailers not to exploit customers at Christmas

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

Thousands of e-scooters ridden illegally have been seized by police in London so far this year. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engla...

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Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/wor...

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Apple Podcasts presents the Best of 2021

Frank Weeze 5:10 AM 0 Comments

Apple celebrates this year’s best and most popular podcasts and their creators.

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Zomato's new delivery: Impressive restaurants for interested investors

Frank Weeze 3:22 AM 0 Comments

Indian restaurant aggregator Zomato has launched Zomato Wings, which is a platform to help restaurants raise money for growth. Zomato Wing...

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MI6 must adapt to new technology to survive, says spy chief

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

Richard Moore says the secret service must partner with the private sector to find new technologies. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...

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Semi-automated offsides trialled at Fifa Arab Cup and could be used at 2022 World Cup

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

The use of technology to help officials make more accurate offside decisions will be tested at the Fifa Arab Cup, which starts on Tuesday. ...

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Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business...

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Apple announces third annual Apple Music Award winners

Frank Weeze 12:10 AM 0 Comments

Apple today announced the winners of the third annual Apple Music Awards, recognizing the best artists of 2021 and their influence on global...

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Monday, November 29, 2021

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Lawmakers panel miffed at the Facebook India team - this is why

Frank Weeze 11:22 PM 0 Comments

A panel of Indian lawmakers studying the information and technology industry in the country is far from happy over Facebook's responses...

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Amazon: Union election to be rerun after claims of foul play

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

Amazon workers in the US state will get a second chance to unionise in a major blow to the online giant. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59...

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Facial recognition firm faces possible £17m privacy fine

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

Clearview AI allegedly breached privacy rules and must now delete relevant photos from its records. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busi...

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is leaving after 16 years

Frank Weeze 9:22 AM 0 Comments

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is leaving the social media platform he co-founded 16 years ago. Dorsey announced the news on Twitter (via a twee...

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The 5 best broadband deals of Black Friday are still available - but not for long

Frank Weeze 8:22 AM 0 Comments

For yet another year running, Black Friday broadband deals didn't disappoint. We've seen a TalkTalk offer that may just be the bes...

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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive

Frank Weeze 8:13 AM 0 Comments

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59465747?at_medium=R...

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China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Frank Weeze 8:13 AM 0 Comments

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern". source https://www.bbc.co.u...

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Nissan boss warns no end in sight to global chip shortage

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

The Omicron variant could exacerbate the shortage of chips used in cars, Makoto Uchida tells the BBC. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bu...

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Banksy-inspired NFT drives 'seismic' change in art world

Frank Weeze 2:13 AM 0 Comments

The owner of the NFT of 'Warning Sign' will also own a 5% equity stake in the physical artwork. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

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Online sellers 'hotbed' for dangerous items experts warn

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

Fire services and safety experts ask the government to reform laws to hold shopping sites accountable. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/t...

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Sunday, November 28, 2021

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This epic Virgin broadband package plus free 4K TV is the Black Friday bargain you may have missed

Frank Weeze 2:22 PM 0 Comments

How did your Black Friday go? Bought the new iPad, wireless headphones and trainers you've been coveting? Or are you keeping your powde...

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Twitter could soon launch reactions and downvotes, hidden code suggests

Frank Weeze 7:22 AM 0 Comments

Twitter could soon start offering a whole set of different ways to respond to tweets, based on hidden code spotted in the iOS version of th...

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Saturday, November 27, 2021

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Picked up a Black Friday Kindle deal? Here are the accessories and extras you need

Frank Weeze 4:49 PM 0 Comments

Amazon Australia's Black Friday sale has great offers all three of its Kindle ereaders, including the very first discount on the 2021 ...

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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Frank Weeze 4:13 PM 0 Comments

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...

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What is artificial intelligence and why is it important?

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

Many recent big advances in tech have one key thing at the heart of then: artificial intelligence. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techn...

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What are algorithms and how do they work?

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

A huge amount of our lives is influenced by algorithms. Here's how they work. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59294258?at...

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What are quantum computers and what are they used for?

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

Companies around the world are racing to create a new generation of computers. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59300301?at_me...

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Bitcoin: What are crypto-currencies?

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

Fans of crypto-currencies say they are the future of money - but at what cost? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59299381?at_me...

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How do you turn off the internet?

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

How easy would it be for a government to block one of the biggest sources of news and information? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techn...

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Friday, November 26, 2021

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Picked up a Black Friday Kindle deal? Here are the accessories and extras you need

Frank Weeze 7:49 PM 0 Comments

With loads of great Black Friday Kindle deals , we wouldn't blame you for picking up a discounted Amazon ereader - but if you've do...

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With no good Black Friday iPad deals, it's time to turn to the Android side

Frank Weeze 11:50 AM 0 Comments

The Black Friday iPad deals are never any good, but in 2021 they've somehow failed to clear that laughably low bar, and we've stil...

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