Tech Repository: July 2022

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Ofcom urged to help end broadband loyalty penalty

Many long-standing customers pay more for broadband and mobile contracts than new customers do. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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Starlink: Why is Elon Musk launching thousands of satellites?

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

The billionaire's SpaceX company hopes to provide an internet service from space. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-6233983...

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

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New iPad Air 6: what we want to see

Frank Weeze 12:49 AM 0 Comments

Even though the newest iPad Air is only a couple of months old, we're already looking towards the future and towards the next version o...

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Friday, July 29, 2022

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WhatsApp: We won't lower security for any government

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

The tech giant's boss says he'd rather see the app blocked than weaken encryption under proposed laws. source https://www.bbc.co.u...

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Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

The social media platform pauses the rollout of new features after an online community backlash. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Apple Reports Third Quarter Results

Frank Weeze 2:10 PM 0 Comments

Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2022 third quarter ended June 25, 2022.

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Hundreds queue for the opening of Apple Brompton Road

Frank Weeze 12:10 PM 0 Comments

Apple’s newest store in London opened July 28, where customers and visitors from around the world celebrated with the 200-person-strong stor...

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

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Facebook owner Meta sees first ever sales decline

Frank Weeze 2:13 PM 0 Comments

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62322...

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This new Huawei tablet has a feature I'd love my iPad Pro to get

Frank Weeze 8:49 AM 0 Comments

Huawei's launched its latest assault on our list of the best tablets , with an updated version of the Huawei MatePad Pro called... wel...

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Gaming time has no link with levels of well-being, study finds

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

Researchers analysed the gaming habits of 39,000 players of big titles such as Animal Crossing. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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Cost of living: Inside the 'foodbank' for data

Frank Weeze 12:13 PM 0 Comments

The National Databank initiative offers free data to people struggling to pay for connectivity. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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Music industry as tough as it has always been, watchdog says

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

The Competition and Markets Authority releases its latest report into the impact of streaming. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolog...

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Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner share Instagram criticism

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

Reality TV stars share post telling Instagram to "stop trying to be TikTok". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-623042...

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Apple Brompton Road opens July 28 in London

Frank Weeze 2:10 AM 0 Comments

Apple today previewed Apple Brompton Road, located in London’s bustling Knightsbridge neighborhood.

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Monday, July 25, 2022

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Digital India: How India's digital revolution is connecting millions

Frank Weeze 8:16 PM 0 Comments

Access to the internet has transformed the lives of millions in India. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-62262512?at_medi...

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Amazon Prime subscription price raised by £1 a month

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

The £1-a-month rise comes after years in which the streaming service paid millions for football rights. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

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Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge

Frank Weeze 6:14 PM 0 Comments

Big Brother Watch campaigners says the "Orwellian" cameras at Southern Co-op shops breach people's rights. source https://ww...

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A mind-reading combat jet for the future

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

The Tempest fighter jet will have artificial intelligence tech to monitor and help the pilot. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-6...

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How web hosting affects SEO

Frank Weeze 9:22 AM 0 Comments

The relationship between web hosting services and SEO is one that must be explored in order to grow your online presence. There are many f...

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Apple partnerships are helping build new homes and new starts in communities across California

Frank Weeze 6:10 AM 0 Comments

Funded in part by Apple, Veterans Square in Pittsburg, California, was designed to serve veterans and individuals who have been identified a...

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Sunday, July 24, 2022

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Elon Musk denies affair with Google co-founder's wife

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

The technology multi-billionaire's comments came in response to a report in the Wall Street Journal. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Google rules blocked children's diabetes app

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

An NHS-recommended app says Google will not permit it to send text message alerts about glucose levels. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

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The tech helping to bring you your morning coffee

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

How Brazil, the world's largest grower of coffee, is turning to technology to boost production. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busi...

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Chess robot breaks seven-year-old boy's finger during Moscow Open

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

The child was trying to make his next move at the Moscow Open when the robot grabbed him. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-6...

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China launches second module for its space station Heavenly Palace

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

Tiangong or Heavenly Palace is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2022. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-62282862...

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Friday, July 22, 2022

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The YouTuber who built a career from true crime and make-up

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

Bailey Sarian dabbled in YouTube for years before a chance idea led to a new profession. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-619485...

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Whisky makers are turning their backs on peat

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

Burning peat has long been a way of adding flavour to whisky but some are now rejected that process. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bus...

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Aerospace electrified by new technology

Frank Weeze 3:13 AM 0 Comments

Electric and hybrid aircraft are under development which could cut the need for jet fuel. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62120...

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Firms 'going to war' against rivals on social media

Frank Weeze 2:13 AM 0 Comments

The boss of a high-tech monitoring company says some retailers are spreading lies about competitors. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bus...

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Tech News

Snap shares slide as advertising slump hits sales

Frank Weeze 10:13 PM 0 Comments

The California-based company is best known for the photo-sharing app Snapchat. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62261104?at_medi...

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Tinder: Women's safety now at the heart of the app

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

The technology company is launching a partnership with domestic-violence campaign group No More. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...

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UK blocks University of Manchester sensor deal with Chinese company

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

The proposed licensing of vision-sensing technology could be a national-security risk, the government says. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/n...

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M2 MacBook Air ‘scratchgate’ could be the next controversy to hit Apple

Frank Weeze 8:49 AM 0 Comments

The M2 MacBook Air has a fresh issue, following concerns about its cooling system , with complaints now being aired regarding one particul...

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China ride-hailing giant Didi fined $1.2bn after probe

Frank Weeze 1:13 AM 0 Comments

The country's cyber security watchdog launched a probe into the firm just days after its US listing. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Tech News

Baidu unveils new self-driving taxi in China

Frank Weeze 8:13 PM 0 Comments

Baidu says its latest robo-taxi has the road skills of a driver with 20 years' experience. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolog...

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Tesla sells most of its Bitcoin holdings

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

The deal comes as the value of the cryptocurrency has plunged. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62246367?at_medium=RSS&at_ca...

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What to consider when choosing a web hosting company

Frank Weeze 4:22 AM 0 Comments

When it comes to choosing a web hosting company, there are many things you need to take into account. In this article, we will go over some...

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Apple settles US butterfly-keyboard legal action for $50m

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

Apple will pay $50m (£41.6m) over claims its laptop keyboards were unresponsive and unreliable. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

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Rogers outage: Why a network upgrade pushed millions in Canada offline

Frank Weeze 8:13 PM 0 Comments

A Canadian telecoms giant is under pressure to ensure a network crash felt nationwide doesn't happen again. source https://www.bbc.co....

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Netflix trials charging $2.99 for shared accounts

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

The streaming service is looking for new ways to make money as it loses subscribers. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62226905?a...

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Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62226912?...

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Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/worl...

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Why record heat doesn't mean record solar power

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

Industry experts say it's too hot for solar panels to work to their full capacity. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-622205...

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This risky $15 hack could stop your M2 MacBook Air from overheating

Frank Weeze 5:49 AM 0 Comments

There have been some reports that the new MacBook Air (M2, 2022) has overheating issues, due to the fact that its fanless design struggles ...

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Apple sued over Apple Pay payment system

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

The tech company is accused of using its monopoly in the mobile industry to fend off competition. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techno...

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Tech News

Amazon targets 10,000 fake review Facebook groups

Frank Weeze 10:13 PM 0 Comments

The groups were offering refunds for products purchased on Amazon once reviews had been posted. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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Anti-drone laser weapon hub to be created in Scotland

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Defence giant Raytheon plans a centre of excellence in high-energy laser weapons in Livingston. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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Russia hits Google with fine for 'illegal content'

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

Russian regulator says the content included "fake" reports that discredited Russia's military. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/...

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Uber to pay $2.2m to disabled riders over wait fees

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

The move settles claims that its wait time fees discriminated against passengers with disabilities. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busi...

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Government says video game loot boxes will not be regulated

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

Instead it told the video game industry to take action to protect young people. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-62177616?at_m...

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Microsoft launches simulator to train drone AI systems

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

It hopes the platform will let firms train drones and air taxis virtually without risking crashes. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techn...

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Forget the new Macbook Pro 13-inch: M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are coming soon

Frank Weeze 3:49 AM 0 Comments

If you've so far been unimpressed by the base M2 chip that features within the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13-inch then there'...

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Sunday, July 17, 2022

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UK set to have world's biggest automated drone superhighway

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

Reading, Cambridge and Rugby are among the places set to be connected by drones. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-62177614?at_...

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Friday, July 15, 2022

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Oops, Apple did it again: the new MacBook Air is throttling performance

Frank Weeze 3:49 AM 0 Comments

If you were struggling to decide between the newly released M2-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models then some information has come to...

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Thousands of users report Twitter outage as app breaks down

Frank Weeze 3:14 AM 0 Comments

Users on mobile devices and desktop were met with blank feeds, logged out and told to "try again later". source https://www.bbc....

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

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UK tech talent shortage threatens to stifle growth in the industry

Frank Weeze 10:14 PM 0 Comments

Despite well-paid jobs, there is not enough talent to fill vacancies, an industry body says. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-...

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Bill Gates vows to drop off world's rich list

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

The Microsoft co-founder says he will move a further $20bn into his philanthropic foundation. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-6...

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Apple and MLB announce August “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheader schedule

Frank Weeze 8:10 AM 0 Comments

Scheduled games are free and available to anyone with internet access, only on Apple TV+.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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Netflix and Microsoft team up for cheaper plan with adverts

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

In April, the firm said subscriber numbers had fallen for the first time in more than a decade. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business...

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Uber sued by 550 women over sexual assault claims

Frank Weeze 8:13 PM 0 Comments

The ride-hailing giant said last month that it received 998 reports of sexual assault incidents in 2020. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Hands-on with the Nothing 1 phone

Frank Weeze 3:13 AM 0 Comments

UK company Nothing's first handset features hundreds of LED lights and has had 200,000 pre-orders. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/t...

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Apple scores record-breaking 52 Emmy noms for “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” and more

Frank Weeze 6:10 PM 0 Comments

Apple TV+ secured 52 Emmy nominations across 13 titles, including Outstanding Drama, Comedy, Lead Actress and Lead Actor in a Drama Series, ...

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Zephyr breaks own record for longest unmanned flight

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

The Airbus Zephyr S unmanned aircraft beat the record it set in 2018, flight-tracking data suggests. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

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How streaming videos gives a Danish city hot water

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

A datacentre is cooling its servers while providing nearby residents with heating. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-62076634?a...

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Lofi Girl: YouTube sorry for taking down music stream

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

The hugely popular music stream is taken down after a bogus copyright claim against it. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-6213376...

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LG's incredible lightweight laptop is the cheapest it's ever been this Prime Day

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

The LG Gram 15 is one of our favorite 15-inch laptops, from its vibrant display to its solid performance thanks to an Intel Core i7 process...

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The best Amazon Prime Day 2022 Chromebook deals

Frank Weeze 5:49 AM 0 Comments

Ah, Chromebooks. No longer the runt of the litter, these Google-powered laptops have become a serious competitor to Windows laptops and Mac...

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