Tech Repository: January 2022

Monday, January 31, 2022

Sony to buy Destiny and Halo developer Bungie for $3.6bn

It comes after Microsoft revealed plans to buy Activision Blizzard in the largest ever gaming deal. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busi...

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Global chip shortage: Jaguar Land Rover loses £9m

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

The UK-based car maker warned that it expects the chip shortage to continue throughout this year. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busine...

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Wordle: New York Times buys popular word game

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

The New York Times says it bought the game from its creator for a price “in the low seven figures". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Why cows may be hiding something but AI can spot it

Frank Weeze 4:13 PM 0 Comments

Farmers are using artificial intelligence to spot lameness in their herd before it gets serious. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busines...

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Wiltshire Police 'Digi-dogs' trained to sniff out technology

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

The specialist search dogs can identify USB sticks, hard drives, and even mobile phone SIM cards. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-eng...

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

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Inside Kazakhstan's giant crypto-mine

Frank Weeze 11:13 PM 0 Comments

Kazakhstan is now the world's second biggest crypto-currency mining country, thanks partly to a vast mine in the desert. source https:...

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ACCC wants NBN providers to reveal their true upload speeds

Frank Weeze 9:22 PM 0 Comments

Australia’s consumer watchdog wants internet providers to openly advertise the typical upload speeds of their broadband plans , as it says ...

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True story? Lie detection systems go high-tech

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

A number of teams are working on advanced ways to tell more accurately if someone is lying. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-601...

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Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

Frank Weeze 4:14 PM 0 Comments

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/enter...

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It sounds like WhatsApp for iPad could still be happening

Frank Weeze 5:49 AM 0 Comments

Rumors of WhatsApp making its way over to the iPad have been circulating for several years , but it seems there might be signs of light at ...

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Saturday, January 29, 2022

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Another Google Pixel tablet could be on the way before too long

Frank Weeze 8:49 AM 0 Comments

While Apple and Samsung continue to push ahead with bringing out new and improved tablets every year, Google hasn't been doing much t...

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Friday, January 28, 2022

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iPad mini (2022): what we want to see

Frank Weeze 11:49 PM 0 Comments

The iPad mini (2022) might actually end up being the iPad mini (2023) or beyond, as we’re not yet certain that it will land this year. You ...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra shown off from all angles in leaked images

Frank Weeze 3:49 AM 0 Comments

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is expected to be the top model in Samsung’s upcoming Tab S8 range, and it’s already leaked extensively, b...

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Apple sales soar despite chip supply shortages

Frank Weeze 3:13 AM 0 Comments

The iPhone giant's revenue jumped to a record over the Christmas quarter, sending shares up. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busines...

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US bans telecom giant China Unicom over spying concerns

Frank Weeze 12:14 AM 0 Comments

China Unicom is the latest Chinese company to be banned in the US over national security concerns. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busin...

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Apple unveils AirTag safety guide amid stalker fears

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Apple has released an updated safety guide amid ongoing concerns over the company's AirTag device. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/t...

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Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

A week before the Beijing Games start, global partners are lying low. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60136347?at_medium=RSS...

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Twitch: Concerns over streamers' mental health

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

The company says it wants to support its streamers with the pressures of content creation. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment...

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The scramble for cargo aircraft as shipping costs soar

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59...

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Apple Reports First Quarter Results

Frank Weeze 4:10 PM 0 Comments

Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2022 first quarter ended December 25, 2021.

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Holocaust Memorial Day: TikTok launches plan to fight Holocaust denial

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

The video-sharing platform teams up with Unesco and the World Jewish Congress to educate users. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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Musk: Robots to be bigger business than Tesla cars

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

In an earnings call, Elon Musk talks up his plans to build humanoid robots - but what's involved? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/te...

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Intel Core i9 Alder Lake laptop CPU is faster than Apple M1 Max

Frank Weeze 4:49 AM 0 Comments

Intel’s Alder Lake Core i9 flagship laptop processor is faster than Apple’s M1 Max SoC, according to some fresh benchmarking, but the cav...

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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LG Energy Solution: Battery giant jumps in market debut

Frank Weeze 8:13 PM 0 Comments

The firm raised $10.6bn earlier this month, making it the country's biggest stock market offering. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/b...

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How streaming services left us with too much to watch

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

Multiple platforms streaming new TV shows and films risk leaving people overwhelmed by choice. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-...

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What is the quantum apocalypse and should we be scared?

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

Security experts say a quantum computing leap could crack open all our secrets - so should we worry? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

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Tesla expects 50% growth despite supply chain woes

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

Elon Musk said 2021 was "a breakthrough year for Tesla, and for electric vehicles in general". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Google Chrome browser could be getting nifty Windows 11-style scrollbars

Frank Weeze 9:22 AM 0 Comments

Chrome could soon get Windows 11 -style overlay scrollbars, or at least they’re set to go into testing on Google’s browser according to th...

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Google slammed over ad-cookie replacement flip-flop

Frank Weeze 8:13 AM 0 Comments

The system Google planned to replace cookies is now itself being replaced with a slightly different idea. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/new...

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Ubisoft pays in-game tribute to fallen player

Frank Weeze 8:13 AM 0 Comments

Ubisoft honours player Michael "KiXSTaR" Stockley, who died in October, with an in-game tribute. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/ne...

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Instagram and Whatsapp stalker's lies 'ruined my life for years'

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

Women who were targeted by Matthew Hardy speak about the impact of his avalanche of messages. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...

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Apple spotlights Black voices during Black History Month

Frank Weeze 6:10 AM 0 Comments

This Black History Month, Apple is spotlighting and amplifying Black voices, business, and innovation with exclusive content and curated col...

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IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

Officials say the decision poses risks to financial stability and consumer protection in the country. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/wo...

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

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Global chip shortage: US says firms' stocks have plunged

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

The shortage of semiconductors is continuing to have a major impact on industries around the world. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busi...

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Autonomous-car 'users not legally accountable' call

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

If anything goes wrong, the company behind the driving system would be responsible, rather than the driver. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/n...

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Google sued in US over 'deceptive' location tracking

Frank Weeze 8:14 AM 0 Comments

Washington DC and Texas are among four states taking legal action against the technology giant. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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Bataclan survivor finds NFT of her X-ray for sale online

Frank Weeze 6:13 AM 0 Comments

The surgeon had put an image of a patient's X-ray on a website that sells NFTs without her consent. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

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Share your best iPhone macro photos for Apple’s Shot on iPhone Challenge

Frank Weeze 6:10 AM 0 Comments

Apple invites iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max users to capture the little things, in a big way, with a macro photography Shot on iPhone ...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 renders reveal upcoming Android tablet from all angles

Frank Weeze 2:49 AM 0 Comments

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 isn't much of an enigma, as we've seen countless leaks regarding the series over the last few months. So...

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Monday, January 24, 2022

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The Beatles and John Lennon memorabilia to be sold as NFTs

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

John Lennon's eldest son Julian will keep the physical items as he sells digital versions of them. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/b...

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MacBook Air (2022): rumors, news and leaks

Frank Weeze 8:49 PM 0 Comments

There might not be a more anticipated notebook out there than the MacBook Air (2022). The current model is already one of Apple’s most popu...

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AI: Why chefs are turning to artificial intelligence

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

How a robot is being used in the highly specialised business of creating flavours. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59651077?at_...

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iPad Pro 2022 leak points to a big upgrade for the 11-inch tablet

Frank Weeze 2:49 AM 0 Comments

While the 2021 iPad Pros had a big display gulf between the 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions, that looks set to change with the iPad Pro (20...

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The HP Spectre x360 14 combines modern-day portability with performance that adapts to you

Frank Weeze 1:49 AM 0 Comments

(Image credit: HP) The HP Spectre x360 14 is a more thoughtful laptop not only built to last as your daily companion, but also to s...

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How will Tonga's broken internet cable be mended?

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

What does its breakage tell us about the problems of getting coverage to remote areas? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-600690...

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Online Safety Bill: Harmful and illegal content could evade new laws, MPs warn

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

The sharing of child abuse images and deepfake pornography need to be addressed further, MPs warn. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-po...

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

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Fortescue: Firm owned by Australia's richest man buys Williams F1 battery arm

Frank Weeze 8:13 PM 0 Comments

Fortescue Metals says the deal will help it to achieve its target to be carbon neutral by 2030. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business...

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The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-...

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Huge Amazon sale: save up to 50% off Fire tablets and Fire TV Sticks

Frank Weeze 11:49 AM 0 Comments

We've just spotted some fantastic Fire device deals at Amazon's latest sale, which include up to 50% off Amazon's best-selling ...

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

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Peloton pushes back at production pause report after shares plunge

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Its shares fell more than 20% after a report that it planned to temporarily stop production of its machines. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/...

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UK watchdog criticises government encryption campaign

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

It says delaying the rollout of encrypted message apps leaves everyone at risk, including children. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tech...

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Can this app help to keep women safe on the streets?

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

A new safety app has been developed by a team of volunteers with experience of abuse and violence. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60...

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BT to introduce inflation-busting price rises

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

Most broadband and phone bills will rise by more than 9% at the end of March, BT says. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60057282...

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Wordle developer donates in-app spend to charity

Frank Weeze 8:13 AM 0 Comments

The developer of a game with the same name as viral hit Wordle gives away the money spent on it. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...

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The women facing rape threats and abuses on Clubhouse

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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Fastest NBN plans: compare 100Mbps internet and above

Frank Weeze 11:22 PM 0 Comments

More NBN deals 1. NBN plans 2. Cheap NBN plans 3. Best NBN deals The range of fast NBN plans on offer has changed drastically, and ...

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Apple AirTags - "A perfect tool for stalking"

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

Apple’s AirTags are great for finding lost items. But they have a darker side. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60004257?at_me...

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5G phones: How serious is the threat to US flights?

Frank Weeze 3:13 PM 0 Comments

Ten leading US airlines are warning that the expansion of 5G services could be disastrous. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-6004...

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Is Apple killing off the 13-inch MacBook Pro for an M2-powered 14-inch model?

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

Apple might not release a MacBook Pro 13-inch 2022 model according to a new rumor, which suggests the company will instead release a MacBoo...

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