Tech Repository: February 2022

Monday, February 28, 2022

Jackie Weaver and the new era for council meetings

Councils are debating whether to spend thousands of pounds to continue live steaming their meetings. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bus...

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Ukraine crisis: Russian news agency deletes victory editorial

Frank Weeze 12:13 PM 0 Comments

Piece which prematurely claimed "Ukraine has returned to Russia" is still visible to internet users. source https://www.bbc.co.u...

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Ukraine invasion: How the war is being waged online

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

From cyber-attacks to internet disruption and the response of big tech, how is the digital war going? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/te...

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Toyota to close Japanese factories after suspected cyber-attack

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

A suspected attack on a supplier means 14 plants in Japan will close on Tuesday. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60521983?at_...

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

mobile-computing

Huawei's MatePad Paper might be the first serious Amazon Kindle rival

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

While Amazon's Kindle devices are by far the biggest names in ereaders, with E-Ink devices from Onyx and Xiaomi only getting limited a...

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Saturday, February 26, 2022

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Millions in Bitcoin pouring into Ukraine from donors

Frank Weeze 2:13 PM 0 Comments

Thousand of anonymous donations are being made to the Ukrainian military in Bitcoin. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60541942...

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Valve releases Steam Deck handheld PC to select few

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

Unexpected high demand means supplies of many pre-orders of the gaming console have been delayed. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techno...

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Tech News

Ukraine invasion: Russia restricts access to Facebook

Frank Weeze 4:13 PM 0 Comments

The platform was limited after it refused to stop fact-checking content from some Russian media outlets. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Russian vigilante hacker: 'I want to help beat Ukraine from my computer'

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

A group of "patriotic" Russian hackers say they revel in causing chaos with cyber-attacks on Ukraine. source https://www.bbc.co....

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Bitcoin less green since China ban, research suggests

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

Mining new bitcoins now uses less renewable energy and creates more pollution. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60521975?at_me...

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Apple Al Maryah Island opens Friday in the heart of Abu Dhabi

Frank Weeze 3:10 AM 0 Comments

Apple today previewed Apple Al Maryah Island, a new retail destination situated atop a pyramid with water cascading beneath its steps.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Virgin Hyperloop to focus on cargo, not people

Frank Weeze 1:20 PM 0 Comments

The futuristic transport firm is changing direction and laying off staff, blaming the pandemic. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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Audi wants your next car to be both a 5G mobile device and a vehicle

Frank Weeze 12:49 PM 0 Comments

Good old 3G is at the top of the news cycle these days, as it finally fades into the sunset . Automakers sounded the alarm that the move w...

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Cyber-attacks bring down many Ukraine websites

Frank Weeze 12:13 PM 0 Comments

Multiple government and company websites go down in the largest cyber-attack since the crisis began. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

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Zuckerberg reveals AI projects to power Metaverse

Frank Weeze 11:13 AM 0 Comments

Ambitious projects to build virtual worlds and translate languages in real time are unveiled. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology...

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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Ukraine: EU deploys cyber rapid-response team

Frank Weeze 10:14 AM 0 Comments

Cyber-security experts from six countries are deployed, after Ukraine calls for help in defence against Russia. source https://www.bbc.co....

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Fast grocery-delivery apps face backlash from cities

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

City authorities are increasingly questioning the use of so-called "dark stores". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-6...

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mobile-computing

Oppo's first Android tablet looks like a tempting iPad Air rival

Frank Weeze 7:50 AM 0 Comments

Rumors point to Oppo launching its first Android tablet very soon - people think it'll come alongside the Find X5 series on February ...

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Online subscription scams costing UK victims millions

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

Many of the scams lure victims in with fake adverts on Facebook, seemingly backed by celebrities. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-604...

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Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

The Pacific island nation was cut off from the world for weeks after an undersea volcano erupted. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-...

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mobile-computing

Apple’s future MacBook could be one big (foldable) screen

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

Apple could be preparing to develop a very different MacBook in the future, in the guise of a foldable device, if the latest chatter from ...

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OnlyFans accused of conspiring to blacklist rivals

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

OnlyFans is accused of conspiring with an unidentified social media company to disable accounts of adult performers working for rivals. ...

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Internet

ACCC has found more NBN customers are moving to small providers – here’s why

Frank Weeze 8:23 PM 0 Comments

Smaller internet providers are winning a higher share of NBN customers, a report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACC...

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Truth Social: Banned from Twitter, Trump returns with a new platform

Frank Weeze 6:13 AM 0 Comments

The former president's platform, Truth Social, goes live on the US Apple App Store. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60419...

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Sunday, February 20, 2022

mobile-computing

HP Presidents' Day sale: more laptops deals added from only $149.99

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

Following last week's reductions, a new selection of laptop deals are now live for the Presidents' Day sale at HP. Once again you c...

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Tech News

Tesla investigated over 'phantom braking' problem

Frank Weeze 7:15 AM 0 Comments

The US government is investigating reports of Tesla cars braking unexpectedly on motorways. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-6...

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Tech News

SmartWater: The forensic spray helping keep women safe

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Police forces in England are trialling SmartWater as one of their domestic violence tools. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60...

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Twitter down: failing to load tweets on profile pages

Frank Weeze 10:23 AM 0 Comments

Is Twitter not loading for you? You're not alone, Twitter appears to be having an issue loading tweets on profile pages. Many users - ...

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Bionic eyes: Obsolete tech leaves patients in the dark

Frank Weeze 8:13 AM 0 Comments

The retinal-implant manufacturer has shifted its focus, leaving users with little or no support. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...

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Virgin Media and O2 users face big bill increases

Frank Weeze 7:14 AM 0 Comments

Soaring inflation means many customers face price rises way beyond what they could have imagined. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techno...

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Apple boss Tim Cook faces backlash to £73m pay package

Frank Weeze 6:13 AM 0 Comments

A shareholder group says it has "significant concerns" over the size of Tim Cook's pay package. source https://www.bbc.co.uk...

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

mobile-computing

The best laptops of 2022 in New Zealand: we compare the top notebooks on offer

Frank Weeze 10:49 PM 0 Comments

Whether you're making the switch from a desktop machine to something more portable, looking at an all-in-one gaming beast, or just afte...

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Colorful launches X15 XS gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 3050Ti graphics

Frank Weeze 9:49 PM 0 Comments

Colorful Technology Company Limited today announced the second generation of its gaming laptop , equipped with the latest Intel processors ...

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I can't believe I didn't know about this brilliant Amazon Prime benefit until now

Frank Weeze 4:22 AM 0 Comments

My partner has Amazon Prime , and thus unlimited next day delivery. It's extremely useful when we're in a bind and need something q...

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